Product Description

Mona Lisa has finally accepted what she really is-a Mixed-Blood of the Monre, the children of the moon. Stronger, faster, and more beautiful than any human, they are the origins of Earth's darkest legends-and Mona Lisa is their newest Queen.

Accompanied by her loyal cadre of warriors and kin, Mona Lisa is entering her territory of Louisiana for the first time. She slowly learns the erotic and savage customs of the Monre elite-though some of her new subjects are uneasy at being ruled by a half-human. Her reign is threatened by enemies old and new, and she is ensnared in the thrall of dark forces she cannot deny. In a hidden world of animal passions and unrelenting lust, Mona Lisa soon grasps the tremendous power she must command if she is to hold her realm together-and if she is ever to come into her own.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #168847 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From Publishers Weekly
In this at times hilarious but slight sequel to Sunny's erotic paranormal debut, Mona Lisa Awakening (2006), Mona Lisa, a "Mixed Blood Queen" who's part human and part Monère (a humanoid race that originally came from the moon), moves from Manhattan to the New Orleans area to reign over 423 Monère. Lisa, who can change into a Bengal tiger and heal through intimate relations, learns much about Monère culture, but the matriarchal clan's history and their plans for Earth are never sufficiently explained, nor is there much of a plot other than a turf battle between Lisa and Mona Louisa, a rival queen from Mississippi, who despises Lisa's tainted blood. The sex scenes range from the extremely passionate to the repulsively beastly. Hopefully, the next installment will have a more cohesive story line. (Feb.)
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About the Author
Sunny is a former physician and the wife of novelist Da Chen.

Customer Reviews

The follow up to Mona Lisa Awakening
In the second book of Sunny's Monere series, about a race of people who are descendants of the moon, the first Mixed Blood Monere Queen Mona Lisa arrives in New Orleans to take over her new territory. With her are her two mates Warrior Lords Gryphon and Amber, her brother Thaddeus, a Mixed Blood family of three, and three other guards in her service. Mona Lisa knows that she's a target because of her Mixed Blood and that there are those who wish to do her harm--most notably Queen Mona Louisa whose New Orleans territory Mona Lisa now inhabits.

This book is more focused on Mona Lisa's acclimation to her status of Queen and all it entails. Her new estate comes with more than 400 inhabitants, and she has know way of knowing which of them wish to serve her and who are still loyal to Mona Louisa. Another problem is that now that at the end of Mona Lisa Awakening, she found that she did indeed have another form, a Bengal tiger, and since this discovery Mona Lisa has been terrified of letting the beast out of its cage. The majority of this book is spent with Mona Lisa trying to come to terms with her newfound power, to tap into her powers as a healer, and to unleash the beast within.

Mona Lisa Blossoming was good, but I really enjoyed Mona Lisa Awakening and I didn't have the same sense of urgency and excitement that I felt when I read the first book in the series. Still, it was nice to see some familiar faces--most notably, Prince Halcyon. The attraction between Halcyon and Mona Lisa is palpable in every interaction and I can't wait to see what Sunny has in store for them in the future. Similarly, I was interested to see how Sunny would handle Mona Lisa's two lovers, Gryphon and Amber, as I was sure that their sharing arrangement wouldn't work out for long. I was pleasantly surprised by how amicably it worked out. Overall, if you enjoyed Mona Lisa Awakening, I think for sure you should check this book out. It's got the same passionate, erotic material as the first book, and Mona Lisa is one of my favorite heroines because she doesn't take crap from anyone, but is vulnerable at the same time. The flawed matriarchal society of the Monere has become one of my favorite paranormal worlds and I'm eager to see what happens next.

Just like chocolate, I can't get enough of Sunny!
This third installment was utterly tantalizing. This book was so I exciting! An absolute page turner, really I wasn't able to go to bed until I finished it. The only thing that disturbed me (PLEASE EXCUSE ME IF THIS IS A SPOILER FOR ANY ONE!) was the convenient offing of one character. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really that upset because it does make way for my golden prince. Delicious, Sunny!! I must have more!

A Strong Continuation...
Mona Lisa has left New York City behind in order to assume reign of her territory in Louisiana. With her two lovers and protectors by her side she embarks on a wildly sensational adventure learning more about herself and her place among the Monere society in which she holds such a high ranking. Her mix blood makes her a target for those that won't and don't trust her. If this is not enough for her to worry about she has one more issue. She can take the form of Bengal tiger and this power scares her. Will Mona Lisa be able to own the power that she holds within herself and still stay one step ahead of those that would see her harmed? How will her world evolve?

This second installment of Sunny's Monere series is creative and highly entertaining. Once again we step into her amazing make believe world. Amber and Gryphon are present and so is Prince Halcyon. The latter we are allowed to know better and the relationship between Mona Lisa and the prince is compelling. This is a first rate series, one I highly enjoy and recommend if you are looking for a very sensual read with a fine cast of characters. Mona Lisa is not a wimpy heroine; she knows what she wants and goes for it. You've got to love that.