Moontusk: Orchid of Awakening (Moontusk Chronicles)

With this second book of the intriguing and frankly erotic Moontusk Chronicles, the epic journey of the two young men, Dare and Hosis continues. The mysterious Lady Dee acts as their sponsor as they travel south along the mighty Nasapan River. Various misadventures along the way complicate the three-way relationship. One startling development is the return of Dare's companion, the chameleon cat Maumet, who'd mysteriously disappeared in the first book. As the passion between the young men heats up, the three reach the southern delta and sail to Dreamwake Island in the South Seas. The lady soon informs her young lovers that an army of women from the East has overthrown the patriarchal Kemnoan Empire that ruled the world. Hosis fears he cannot prevent Dare from seeking out the fabled Dream Orchid. The flower is said to either enlighten or kill with its potent fragrance...