disappointing: (2010-05-10) 
i hated this book. At first i was excited to see this gorgeous warrior but at the end he just became annoying. I liked both characters at the beginnig but they became irritating. the heroin had like a pinkie sized scar on her cheek which she is constantly freaking out about. She also refuses to tell him about her father being held hostage even thought she obviously can't do anything about it and he obviously can help. At the beginning she is like this strong female character who has her opinions but at the end she basically just does whatever he tells her to do. I wouldn't recommend buying this book or reading it.

The best of the series: (2008-11-08) 
Bonnie Vanak's Desert books are very enjoyable. I think this one is my favorite because of the relationships between the characters. I really enjoy reading about other cultures and I think MS. Vanak does that very well.

As Good as the first: (2005-02-07) 
This sequel was as good if not better than the first....the leading lady was tragic, but still finds happiness. She is disfigured and does not believe anyone would ever want her so she runs away to escape an arranged marriage and finds her hero, who turns out to be the person she was supposed to marry.

Tiger and the Tomb: (2004-07-30) 
As a fan of historical romance novels, I was really intrigued in the beginning of the book. However, I did find that the story itself moved very slowly in certain sections of the book. I would recommend the book for those avid romance lovers because this book does have the elements needed for love and romance.

Very highly recommended: (2003-12-11) 
In 1893 an arranged marriage pairs Lady Katherine Smithfield with an Egyptian family friend known as Nazim. Despite her dual English and Egyptian heritage, Katherine only fulfills the marriage contract because it was her mother's dying wish. Besides, her scarred left cheek assures a dearth of marriage proposals. The scar was left by tiger cub in her youth. Now her father is in danger. Unless she can steal a treasure map from a man known as Ramses, her father is bound for jail for a crime he did not commit. Her blackmailer assures her that her father will not survive the experience.

Ramses deplores his half-English heritage. Like his sacred totem, Ramses is fierce and relentless as a tiger when he stalks something he wants, and he wants the mysterious woman for a night of passion before he signs his marriage agreement. Like his ancestors, as a Guardian of the Ages (those sworn to protect his sheikh), Ramses is a warrior sworn to sacred bonds of trust. Once he marries his English bride, he will take the name Nazim and must remain faithful to his wife to ensure an heir to carry forth his family's sacred trust. When they meet, both Katherine and Ramses experience an overwhelming chemistry, even though neither knows the identity of the one they are sworn to marry or that their missions put them at cross purposes.

Bonnie Vanak weaves a captivating tale of love and intrigue in THE TIGER & THE TOMB. The sequel to THE FALCON AND THE DOVE, Both Katherine and Rames suffer from deep inner torment that finds love's remarkable power of healing. Vanak displays impressive flair for capturing the atmosphere of ancient Egypt, lending the exotic past a vivid presence that lingers with the reader long after the last page is turned. With a remarkable blend of eroticism, adventure, and humor, THE TIGER & THE TOMB belongs on the historical romance fan's keeper shelf. THE TIGER & THE TOMB comes very highly recommended.