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Bonnie Vanak Books in Order

Explore Bonnie Vanak books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and easy starting points for her paranormal, historical, and suspense novels.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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The Falcon & the Dove

by Bonnie Vanak

2002

Young archaeologist Elizabeth Summers arrives in Egypt and collides with Jabari, a powerful desert sheikh tied to an old legend. Archaeology, prophecy and attraction drive the first Khamsin novel.

The Tiger & the Tomb

by Bonnie Vanak

2003

A map to a treasure-filled tomb sends the heroine into danger as she tries to clear her father's name. Egypt, secrets and high adventure give this romance its pulse.

Cinderella's Rebellion

by Bonnie Vanak

2005

This sensual twist on Cinderella gives the familiar tale a more rebellious, adult edge. Desire, defiance and power struggles drive the romance.

Surrender the Night

by Bonnie Vanak

2005

A dark, emotionally charged romance where danger closes in after sunset and surrendering to love may be the greatest risk of all. It leans into suspense as much as passion.

The Cobra & the Concubine

by Bonnie Vanak

2005

After abuse in a sheikh's harem, Badra flees into the Sahara and toward a chance at freedom. Love arrives with danger close behind in this desert-set historical romance.

The Panther & the Pyramid

by Bonnie Vanak

2006

Graham Tristan is haunted by dreams of a red-haired woman and drawn back to Egypt by the promise of ancient treasure. The journey forces him to face both fear and desire.

The Empath

by Bonnie Vanak

2007

Nicolas is a werewolf who needs a mate to survive, but the woman fate sends him is hardly a simple answer. This is the book that opens the darker Draicon world.

The Sword & the Sheath

by Bonnie Vanak

2007

Burdened with the Sight, Fatima is pulled into a story of prophecy, danger and desert secrets. Adventure and romance move side by side in this Khamsin installment.

Enemy Lover

by Bonnie Vanak

2008

The woman who once tried to kill him turns out to be the mate he cannot escape. In the Draicon world, passion and danger make an explosive mix.

The Scorpion & the Seducer

by Bonnie Vanak

2008

Shunned in London, half-Egyptian Jasmine Tristan heads back toward the place where her past began. There she finds dangerous truths, fierce desire and a chance at the love she has long wanted.

Darkness Of The Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2009

Broken by demonic torture, a Draicon hero returns carrying deep scars and dangerous secrets. Love offers hope, but only if he can step out of the darkness first.

Immortal Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2009

An immortal hero burdened by old wounds and dangerous secrets finds his control slipping when love enters the picture. This is a darker Draicon romance with plenty of menace.

The Lady & the Libertine

by Bonnie Vanak

2009

Anne Mitchell found honor and purpose in Egypt, but she also guards the key to a legendary treasure. Libertine earl Nigel Wallenford wants that prize, until he realizes he wants Anne even more.

Unwrapped

by Bonnie Vanak

2009

A holiday-set Draicon romance that mixes supernatural danger with a softer seasonal note. Even at Christmas, old wounds and old enemies do not stay quiet.

Bitten by the Vampire

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

Vampire operative Lucien is sent to deal with Mara, a woman whose powers are becoming dangerously unstable after terrible abuse. Their connection is intense, but trusting each other could be fatal.

Hunted by the Jaguar

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

Stranded far from home, Ariana Fuller has few good options and even fewer people she can trust. A jaguar shifter hunter becomes both danger and possible salvation.

Mated to the Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

Grayson Adler, a lone werewolf and Ancient empath, is assigned to bring Samantha in, then finds himself fiercely drawn to her. Duty says one thing, the mating pull says another.

Taken by the Alpha Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

A Draicon werewolf is torn between duty and desire when a pale-haired beauty changes everything. This prequel delivers instant chemistry with the threat of pack justice close behind.

The Covert Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

After a mission goes wrong, Draicon SEAL Matt Parker must work with Sienna, a banished half-fae who needs his help finding a powerful missing orb. Their distrust is immediate, and so is the attraction.

The Shadow Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2011

On the run from the authorities, Megan Moraine is desperate to protect the children in her care. Then bounty hunter Gabriel Robichaux catches up with her, and attraction to her enemy may be the most dangerous twist yet.

Incubus Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2012

Scarred bounty hunter Alexandra Kosta is sent after Dominic Farrell, a werewolf with incubus powers and a talent for trouble. When he saves her instead, duty and desire become impossible to separate.

Seduced by the Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2012

Jarrett Lawson cannot afford to fall in love, but he does need a woman willing to help him survive what is coming. Desire may be the one force stronger than the darkness around them.

Phantom Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2013

On a mission in Honduras, Navy SEAL Sam Shaymore comes face to face with Kelly Denning, the woman he never forgot. Together they must save kidnapped Mage children and stop a deadly conspiracy.

The Mating Chase

by Bonnie Vanak

2013

Home from college and struggling to fit pack life, Beth is ordered to choose a mate or leave the ranch. The only wolf she wants is Dale, but their differences may be harder to overcome than desire.

The Mating Seduction

by Bonnie Vanak

2013

Lexie Walters agrees to spend seven nights with sexy werewolf cowboy Jackson Palmer so she can ride her champion horse in a life-changing race. But someone wants her off the rodeo circuit for good.

The Patriot's Conquest

by Bonnie Vanak

2013

Set against wartime upheaval, this historical romance pairs fierce attraction with divided loyalties and real danger. Love becomes its own act of courage.

Demon Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

Recovering SEAL Dale Curtis joins forces with a woman tied to his brutal past to battle demons and uncover the truth. The mission tests his strength, and his heart.

Seduction

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

To save her family from a cruel alpha, werewolf Alexa Grant auctions off her virginity. The winning bidder is the powerful man she fears, and the cowboy she wants more than anyone else.

The Mating Heat

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

Scarred werewolf Kara Mitchell fled to Montana after her cruel alpha father punished her for loving Ryder Carrington. Now Ryder leads his own pack and will risk everything, even war, to claim her.

The Mating Hunt

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

Arianna Sanders fears both sex and the savage past she cannot fully remember, and only Kyle Morgan feels safe. When she must mate or face execution, they are forced together just as a deeper threat to the Lupine emerges.

The Mating Intent

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

A Shadow Elf tainted by dark magick must fight to purge the evil inside him before it destroys any chance at love. Desire and danger rise together in this paranormal entry.

The Mating Rite

by Bonnie Vanak

2014

Darius learns that the mate he believed dead is still alive, and that changes everything. Rekindled love, old pain and supernatural danger drive this Montana romance.

Lovestruck

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

Fiery red dragon Anna Dixon knows what she wants, until love makes the answer far more complicated. It is a quick paranormal romance with sharp sparks and a lighter touch.

Obsession

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

A mysterious man comes to her in dark dreams, offering passion and answers she has never had. As obsession grows, so does the danger around her.

Passion

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

After tragedy destroys the future he expected, Jake Anthony is left carrying grief and dangerous longing. Love offers a new path, but only if he can risk his heart again.

Redemption

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

A cursed alpha wolf offers freedom to an enslaved woman, but both of them are trapped by more than one enemy. It is a story of dark bargains, fierce attraction and second chances.

Temptation

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

After fifteen years of celibacy, dragon shifter Sebastian is suddenly forced to confront desire he can no longer ignore. The result is a hot, fast paranormal romance with real emotional bite.

The Mating Challenge

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

Alpha ranch owner Aiden Mitchell has spent years leading his pack, but love may be his hardest test. Duty, desire and danger all collide on the Montana ranch he fights to protect.

Waiting

by Bonnie Vanak

2015

This short bridge story captures the restless anticipation before The Mating Challenge. Familiar Montana characters, simmering tension and a sense of something big coming next make it a fun series extra.

Navy SEAL Seduction

by Bonnie Vanak

2016

As civil war erupts in St. Marc, SEAL Jarrett Adler must rescue his ex-wife, Lacey, the woman he never got over. Bombs, death threats and old heartbreak force them back together fast.

The Mating Destiny

by Bonnie Vanak

2016

A 150-year-old dragon finally meets the woman who could be his destiny. Their bond brings hope, heat and fresh trouble to Montana's magical world.

The Mating Season

by Bonnie Vanak

2016

After centuries of loneliness, immortal Tristan faces a chance at love he never expected. Desire, danger and the rules of his supernatural world make every step matter.

The Werewolf Cowboy

by Bonnie Vanak

2016

An alpha wolf vows to protect a woman in danger, but keeping his distance proves impossible. This quick Montana romance blends cowboy charm, pack tension and real peril.

Navy SEAL Protector

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

A hometown hero comes back to protect the woman he never forgot when danger erupts close to home. Old feelings return fast, but trust is much harder to rebuild.

Shielded by the Cowboy SEAL

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

Running from an abusive husband, Meg Taylor hides out on Cooper Johnson's ranch under the protection of the SEAL turned cowboy. Their growing bond is tested by family grief, secrets and a threat that refuses to stay buried.

Snowbound with the Alpha Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

A winter storm traps a powerful alpha wolf with a woman who challenges him at every turn. Snowbound isolation, pack danger and fierce attraction drive the story forward.

The Mating Frenzy

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

Strong-willed Ella Princeton gets swept into the Lupine world just as passion and real danger close in. It is a fast Montana romance with sharp chemistry and high stakes.

The Mating Game

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

Immortal Crystal Wizard Xavier has spent far too long wanting a love he cannot have. When fate gives him a chance, desire collides with dangerous magic and years of buried pain.

The Mating Ritual

by Bonnie Vanak

2017

Stripped of his powers, a supernatural hero must stop a growing threat while trusting the woman who stirs both desire and hope. The mission is risky, and so is the bond between them.

Taken by Moonlight

by Bonnie Vanak

2018

Psychic Peyton auctions her virginity to pay a debt and ends up in the hands of alpha wolf Dante Carrington and his two betas. What begins as one desperate bargain turns into danger, pack protection and a far deeper claim.

The Black Dragon

by Bonnie Vanak

2018

This follow-up to Temptation brings a dragon hero into a story of old grudges, powerful desire and dangerous magic. Love may be the one thing stronger than the shadows chasing him.

Wild Wolf

by Bonnie Vanak

2018

A fiercely independent werewolf has to choose between her hard-won freedom and the mate who could change everything. Montana pack loyalties make the choice even harder.

The Mating Claim

by Bonnie Vanak

2019

The remote Coldfire Wizard finally faces the mate he never expected. Magic, desire and the pressure of old loyalties make claiming love far more dangerous than either of them planned.

The Mating Magic

by Bonnie Vanak

2019

A wounded dragon and the woman who stirs him are pulled into the dangerous heart of Montana's magical world. Old hurts, fierce attraction and supernatural threats all collide fast.

Touched by Moonlight

by Bonnie Vanak

2019

Moonlit desire and pack danger pull a wary heroine deep into a shifter world she never meant to enter. Passion comes quickly, but trust is the harder prize.

Rescue from Darkness

by Bonnie Vanak

2020

Special Agent Kyle Anderson must work with Dr. Belle North to find a kidnapped child before time runs out. The case is dangerous enough on its own, but growing attraction makes the job even messier.

Under Suspicion

by Bonnie Vanak

2021

In this Chicago-set Colton romantic suspense, a growing cloud of suspicion pulls the hero and heroine into a dangerous search for the truth. Trust comes hard when every clue feels personal.

Reunion at Greystone Manor

by Bonnie Vanak

2022

FBI agent Roarke Calhoun returns home planning to sell Greystone Manor, only to find old love Megan tied to the house and its secrets. To survive what is hidden there, they must face both the past and a deadly mystery.

Her Secret Protector

by Bonnie Vanak

2023

Sea turtle biologist Peyton Bradley is assigned a bodyguard when a stalker turns dangerous. Former SEAL Gray Wallace wants to protect her, but rumors, kidnapping and lost memories threaten everything.

Escape from Devil's Den

by Bonnie Vanak

2024

An FBI special agent goes undercover where his past still hurts, and a determined businesswoman becomes both ally and complication. The case is dangerous enough on its own, but old feelings make it even riskier.

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Colton's Firestorm

by Bonnie Vanak

2026

Fern Hensley wakes after a fire with amnesia, remembering only smoke, flames and firefighter Ryan Colton. Recovering her memories may be the key to stopping the people who want her gone.

Where should I start?

If you want Montana shifter romance: The Mating HeatThe Mating ChaseThe Mating HuntThe Mating Seduction
If you want darker paranormal romance: The EmpathEnemy LoverThe Shadow Wolf
If you want historical adventure and desert romance: The Falcon & the DoveThe Tiger & the TombThe Cobra & the Concubine
If you want romantic suspense first: Navy SEAL SeductionShielded by the Cowboy SEALHer Secret Protector

Author bio

Bonnie Vanak writes across several corners of romance, and she does it with a clear love for high emotion and high stakes. Her catalog includes paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and historical romance, and she has also written as Blair Valentine.

Her path to writing started early. As a child, she found her mother's stash of romance paperbacks in a hall closet and started reading them, an experience she has said kicked off both her love of romance novels and her dislike of housework.

The reading habit stuck.

Vanak studied journalism at the University of Florida and went on to work as a newspaper reporter. After that, she became a writer for a major international charity, a job that took her to countries such as Haiti and Honduras to write about poverty, disease, famine, and other issues affecting vulnerable communities.

That work gave her a wider view of the world, but it was also emotionally draining. Fiction became the counterbalance. When the pressure of the day job built up, she turned back to the dream she had carried since childhood and began writing romance novels.

Her first published novel, The Falcon & the Dove, came out in 2002. It opened the door to her Egypt-set Khamsin books, a run of historical romances filled with archaeology, desert settings, family secrets, and old legends. Not long after, she became especially well known for paranormal series such as Nocturne Draicon Werewolves, Werewolves of Montana, The Ancients, and later the reverse-harem flavored Shifters Wild & Free books.

She also writes straight-up romantic suspense. Books like Navy SEAL Seduction, Reunion at Greystone Manor, and Her Secret Protector show another side of her work, one built around bodyguards, SEALs, FBI agents, kidnappings, stalkers, and second chances. Even when the setting changes, the core appeal stays pretty steady: people under pressure, danger moving in, and attraction that refuses to wait for a convenient moment.

A lot of her characters are carrying something heavy. Sometimes it is grief. Sometimes it is guilt, exile, trauma, or a secret that has been buried for years. In the paranormal books, that often plays out through pack politics, magical bloodlines, or outcast heroes. In the suspense novels, it shows up through investigations, hidden histories, and characters forced to trust each other fast.

She likes both escape and tension.

Vanak's bibliography also shows how comfortable she is moving between moods. One series may lean darker and more supernatural, while another goes for ranch settings, cowboy werewolves, or rescue-driven suspense. Readers who like romance with protective heroes, wounded heroines, danger, and a strong sense of momentum usually find plenty to follow here.

She lives in Florida with her husband Frank and their rescue dogs, and she has kept adding to her mix of paranormal, historical, and suspense romance for more than two decades.

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