Hungry Tigress (The Way of The Tigress, Book 2) [Kindle Edition]

Jade Lee (Author)

Book Description

SERIES INTRODUCTION:
Can sex be the gateway to an ancient mystical realm unheard of in the West? According to Chinese Tantrics, the answer is YES.

In Jade Lee's award-winning Tigress series, western women discover that sex is not simply for pleasure, but for religious ecstasy. Who will come out on top? The Western Tigress or the Chinese Dragon? And is the new erotic realm they discover LOVE?

HUNGRY TIGRESS (The Way of the Tigress, Book 2)
Joanna Crane is captured by political rebels with a taste for white flesh. Her rescuer is a Shaolin master with fists of steel, eyes like ice, and ideas of his own.

But Zou Tun’s protection comes at a price. Can the mystical sex he proposes really alter the course of his nation?

THE WAY OF THE TIGRESS, in series order
White Tigress
Hungry Tigress
Desperate Tigress
Burning Tigress
Cornered Tigress
Tempted Tigress

MEET JADE LEE:
Jade Lee, a USA Today bestseller, has two passions (well, except for her family, but that's a given). She loves dreaming up stories and playing racquetball, not always in that order. When her pro-racquetball career ended with a pair of very bad knees, she turned her attention to writing. An author of more than 30 romance novels, she's decided that life can be full of joy without ever getting up from her chair.

Product Details

• File Size: 965 KB
• Print Length: 372 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 084395504X
• Publisher: ePublishing Works! (March 20, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007MUKXVM
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,677 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Breath of Fresh Air October 31, 2005

By Robin C.

Format:Mass Market Paperback

An interesting religion, a unique setting a cross-culture romance between an American and a Manchurian all combine to make what would otherwise solid 3-star historical into a delightful 4-star read.

Joanna Crane is a pampered American transplant who rides out to defy her father and join the Boxer rebellion, only to find that the boxers do not differentiate her from any other white oppressor, and seek to treat her accordingly. But the solution carries its own set of problems when Zou Tun, ostensibly a Shaolin Monk, rescues her and finds that she's observational enough to uncover and expose his true secret. With not a lot of options open to him, he hides her at a Taoist temple, and it is there that their journey towards enlightenment begins.

The religion in question is the Taoist ideal of enlightenment through ecstacy...that heaven may only be attained by perfectly balancing a woman's yin with a man's yang. It is a path Joanna and Zou set out on together, leading to a lot of very sensual scenes. Also interwoven is the mystery of Zou's role in powerplays of the empire, and the complexities of an interracial romance.

All in all it's some pretty heavy lifting, but in Hungry Tigress, it's handled well. Lee does an excellent job of creating two likeable protagonists, and - despite what they're put through, and what they put each other through - creating a real tenderness between them. It's easy to relate to the characters as they fight their own individual biases when it comes to race, and love plays an important role not only as the glue that holds them together, but also as the key to their enlightenment.

As for the sensual path to enlightenment: Hungry Tigress is very heavy on the sensuality, but not particularly risque. The sensual scenes flow smoothly, though, and almost never seem forced. Using the Taoist terms for body parts frees the text from a number of wince-worthy romance phrases, but heavy reliance on terms like "his dragon's cloud" and "her cinnabar cave", the terminology comes off as no less cliche'd. In a couple of scenes the spirituality itself is handled a bit more forthrightly than I would have liked, but overall I still enjoyed exploring it: It definitely added an interesting dimension to the story, and I wanted to know more about it.

The plot is at points contrived (possibly there's a bit much fo it for a 400 page book), and the sheer amount of metaphor can occasionally be stilting, but in a sea of historicals set in England, Scotland, and the American west, Hungry Tigress stands out because of its new philosophy and interesting setting. And more importantly, novelty aside it is memorable for its likealbe leads, and the emotional journey they face. Its honest if slightly westernized view of Chinese culture circa 1898 is welcome, and I appreciated the chance to explore somewhere I hand't been before through characters I felt I knew.

4 stars out of 5, and a good chance I'll be reading Desperate Tigress when it comes out.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars exotic historical May 25, 2005

By Harriet Klausner #1 HALL OF FAME

Format:Mass Market Paperback

By 1896 American expatriate Joanna Crane loves the Chinese culture and people after spending the last decade living in China. Feeling obligated to help free her adopted people from the tyranny of the emperor and the westerner imperialist nations, Joanna tries to enlist with the Boxers, but instead is attacked as a foreigner. Shaolin Monk Zou Tan rescues her.

Zou takes Joanna to Tigress Shi Po where he studies the Tigress form of Taoism. Fascinated, she soon joins him in his studies and quickly finds herself in love with her gallant rescuer. When the emperor's troops arrive, Zou, who is not what he seems, moves Joanna to another haven, but doubts he can keep his beloved westerner safe much longer though he willingly would die to do so.

HUNGRY TIGRESS provides an incredible look at customs, religion, and the relationships between the Chinese and the westerners around the time of the Boxer Rebellion. The story line combines plenty of action with a terrific window on the late nineteenth century in China especially through the eyes of the lead couple. Interestingly, Zou is a fabulous protagonist who is a key reason history and eastern religion flows so easily within the fine plot; however, Joanna seems less developed as her motives fail to come across, leaving her a pale imitation of Lydia, the star of the wonderful prequel WHITE TIGRESS. Still fans who appreciate an exotic historical will want to peruse Jade Lee's fabulous novel and look forward to the next entry in 1890s Chinese saga, LAUGHING TIGRESS.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!!! April 2, 2013

By Tee

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

It was hilarious. The female character reminded me of some of my friends. Spoiled brats who never had to lift a finger but underneath all of their mess beats a good heart. The male character some acted as if he was a chauvinist but from what I have read it was almost true to nature of that area. So I forgave his junk. All in all, it was an excellent book.

More About the Author

JADE LEE has two passions (well, except for her family, but that's a given). She loves dreaming up stories and playing racquetball, not always in that order. When her pro-racquetball career ended with a pair of very bad knees, she turned her attention to writing. An author of more than 30 romance novels, she's decided that life can be full of joy without ever getting up from her chair.

A USA Today Bestseller, Jade has been scripting love stories since she first picked up a set of paper dolls. Ball gowns and rakish lords caught her attention early (thank you Georgette Heyer), and her fascination with the Regency began. Now an author of more than 30 romance novels, she finally gets to play in the best girl-heaven place of all: a Bridal Salon! In her new series, four women find love as they dress the most beautiful brides in England. Check out Jade's website for details on the series and most especially Wedded in Sin.

And don't forget KATHY LYONS! She's Jade's lighter, contemporary half. Kathy writes sexy stories of love in today's twisted world! She loves the faster pace of category books and that her humor can really let fly. She leaves the dark, tortured love stories to Jade.

If you're wondering where Katherine Greyle comes in, she's Jade's first persona. Sweet, funny, and with a love of all things regency, Katherine started publishing back in the 1900s. (She won't say how long ago!) But never fear, the romantic soul is the same whether it's Jade, Katherine, or Kathy!

So if you love that special feeling when two people just fit, then email her through her website www.JadeLeeAuthor.com or www.KathyLyons.com She's also on social media at Facebook - JadeLeeBooks and Twitter - JadeLeeAuthor.