THE PANTHER & THE PYRAMID is the classical romance story with a twist. The fourth book in a series of Egyptian Historical Romance novels by Bonnie Vanak, its predecessors are THE FALCON & THE DOVE (1st place winner of the 2001 RWA Melody of Love contest), THE TIGER & THE TOMB (winner of the 2nd place in the RWA contest), and THE COBRA & THE CONCUBINE. Living in Florida and cheering on the Gators, Bonnie Vanak has managed to take the literary world by storm. Getting ready to branch out into the realm of paranormal romance, look for her other writings which are bound to make a splash!

THE PANTHER & THE PYRAMID speaks of the private hell Graham Tristan had to endure when he was taken captive as a child in Egypt. Nightmares haunt him daily of the physical, emotional and sexual abuse he endured. His breaking point was reached when a fellow Englishman left him behind to be used and abused by his tormentors. Fast forwarding to the time that he is installed once again to his rightful position in society, Graham is now known as the dark and elusive Duke of Caldwell. Purchasing a night of love at a brothel sets in motion one of the greatest love stories that proves that true love can conquer all - history, pain, and hatred - while at the same time being able to offer heartfelt forgiveness. Yet will the Duke be able to hold on to his life's love or will her free spirit chafe at being restrained by him and his old demons?

THE PANTHER & THE PYRAMID is a historical romance novel that satisfies anyone who enjoys the flash of the scimitar in the blazing heat of the desert. A treasure hunt, a whirlwind romance, and a societal scandal add to the intrigue Bonnie Vanak is able to believably conjure up. Yet it is her "story within a story" that speaks of the ravages of homosexual rape that truly puts a twist on this romance novel. There is very little in today's
romance literature that will touch on subjects considered too grim for
public consumption, and her fearless foray into the depths of despair that
such action brought on for her hero goes to her credit. Due to the graphic
nature of this novel, it should only be enjoyed by adults.