The Panther & the Pyramid (Leisure Historical Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Bonnie Vanak (Author)

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To escape marriage to a man she doesn't love and earn enough money to leave England for America, Jillian Quigley plans on selling herself at an exclusive London brothel. What Jillian doesn't expect is that her client will be Graham Tristan, the Duke of Caldwell. When Graham discovers Jillian's deception, he wants nothing more to do with her until he realizes that Jillian could be the solution to several of his problems. Not only is Jillian the one woman he desires but marriage to her will bring Graham closer to an old enemy. But to enact his plan of revenge, Graham must return to the Egyptian desert, where he once was known as a Khamsin warrior called "the Panther," but Jillian is not about to let her new husband face danger alone. While searching for a treasure hidden beneath the sands of Egypt, the newlyweds battle the past for a chance at a future together in Vanak's latest richly sensual historical romance. John Charles
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 337 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843957557
• ISBN-13: 978-0843957556
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #600,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm the author of Egyptian historicals and werewolf paranormal romance novels. My latest Nocturne release is The Shadow Wolf. This story features Gabriel, perhaps the most deadly of the Draicon werewolves.

Taken by the Alpha Wolf is a short story published on Kindle that features Etienne, the eldest of the Draicon werewolf brothers. It's a prequel to my other Draicon stories, including The Empath, Broken Souls, Enemy Lover and Immortal Wolf.

Starting in October 2011, I will have a trilogy of short novellas released by Harlequin's new Nocturne Cravings line. These stories are part of my new series called The Ancients and feature triplet sisters who are half angel, half demon. Bitten by the Vampire is the first novella.

Many of my backlist Egyptian historicals are now available on Kindle. These include The Falcon and the Dove, The Tiger & the Tomb, The Panther & the Pyramid, The Sword & the Sheath and The Lady & the Libertine.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars, September 4, 2006

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Panther & the Pyramid (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Graham Tristan's dreams have been haunted by the image of a red headed beauty he has never seen until the night he chooses to lose his virginity. The woman who is doing the same with him's wig slips, revealing her to be the dream lady. Then, later, at a more formal affair, he sees her again. She is Jillian, the daughter of the man who abused him long ago in the most unspeakable of ways. She needs to escape before her father can sell her, and Graham offers her a rescue, become his wife. Jillian finds she has no choice but to wed this enigmatic man who is unwilling to share himself beyond the barest of details. However, when an emergency forces Graham to go on a treasure hunt, Jillian proves to be the key to not only his success, but to his heart.

*** Lush, exotic backgrounds provide for a hypnotic setting. Despite the brilliant sunlight, the tone is rather dark much of the time. This is no gentle romance, but one where revenge and passion take center stage. ***

Amanda Killgore

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional, sensual..., March 23, 2007

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Norah Wilson (New Brunswick, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Panther & the Pyramid (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've loved all of Bonnie Vanak's books for the exotic setting, but also for the very sensual, very emotional read she delivers. THE PANTHER & THE PYRAMID might be my favorite yet!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story of love and redemption, October 9, 2006

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D. Jenner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Panther & the Pyramid (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Once I started reading this book I gobbled it up in no time. This is truly a wonderful story of two lost and lonely people finding and healing each others wounded souls. Graham Tristan has a secret he can't tell anyone. Abused as a child, he doesn't believe he is deserving of love. Jillian, the heroine, has been kept under strict control all her life. It isn't until she meets Graham and he encourages her to be her true self that she really begins to live. Much of this book takes place in Eygpt and the author does a wonderful job of portraying the exotic local. This is simply a wonderful book!