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Dusk Queen #1
When Dusk Comes
Chasing a bounty from New York to New Orleans, Erin Lewis is on the hunt for an allusive fugitive whose recovery will provide financial breathing room. When she arrives at a French Quarter hotel, Erin finds the captivating hotelier Lucía Guerra instead. The passionate affair that ignites between them catapults Erin into an extravagant world she never imagined. But all is never what it seems.
What will happen when Erin learns that Lucía is not just a wealthy business woman, but a vampire queen on the verge of losing her reign over the society she built over centuries?
How long can Lucia keep Erin in the dark about vampires, werewolves, and witches, while she struggles to stop the terrorist group threatening her power.
When Dusk Comes is the first book in the paranormal romance Dusk Queen series. If you like strong female characters, insatiable attraction, and a romance for the ages, then you will love this sensual fantasy thriller.
Pre-order When Dusk Comes to be swept away into an alluring supernatural world today.
What will happen when Erin learns that Lucía is not just a wealthy business woman, but a vampire queen on the verge of losing her reign over the society she built over centuries?
How long can Lucia keep Erin in the dark about vampires, werewolves, and witches, while she struggles to stop the terrorist group threatening her power.
When Dusk Comes is the first book in the paranormal romance Dusk Queen series. If you like strong female characters, insatiable attraction, and a romance for the ages, then you will love this sensual fantasy thriller.
Pre-order When Dusk Comes to be swept away into an alluring supernatural world today.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2019
About the author
J.J. Arias
38 books1,584 followersHello! And thank you for finding me!
I am an independent author writing about fictional lesbians of all varieties.
My writing journey began with fan faction, and as much as I LOVED being part of a community of super fans, I got tired of working with other people’s characters to tell my stories. I started asking myself: Why should we string together pieces of subtext when our community deserves well-developed main-text about LBGT people and those who love them! So, that is what I aim to deliver.
If you want to know a little more about me personally, J.J. Arias is my pen name. I do have a day job, and due to the industry I’m in, I can’t write under my given name. Although who knows, maybe one day I can write full-time and come out of the … office? I am a Scorpio woman (I know, I know, but I’m a nice one I PROMISE) happily married to a uniquely wonderful Cancer lady. Together we have several fur babies of the feline and canine varieties.
So, here I am, and I hope you enjoy my writing! I’m very open to thoughts, comments, critiques, and knock-knock jokes, so please feel free to message me with any of the above – or anything else you would like to say!
I am an independent author writing about fictional lesbians of all varieties.
My writing journey began with fan faction, and as much as I LOVED being part of a community of super fans, I got tired of working with other people’s characters to tell my stories. I started asking myself: Why should we string together pieces of subtext when our community deserves well-developed main-text about LBGT people and those who love them! So, that is what I aim to deliver.
If you want to know a little more about me personally, J.J. Arias is my pen name. I do have a day job, and due to the industry I’m in, I can’t write under my given name. Although who knows, maybe one day I can write full-time and come out of the … office? I am a Scorpio woman (I know, I know, but I’m a nice one I PROMISE) happily married to a uniquely wonderful Cancer lady. Together we have several fur babies of the feline and canine varieties.
So, here I am, and I hope you enjoy my writing! I’m very open to thoughts, comments, critiques, and knock-knock jokes, so please feel free to message me with any of the above – or anything else you would like to say!
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July 10, 2021
Kindle Unlimited sexy vampire story! With an unsuspecting human being wooed by the rich Vampire Queen.
I've been in a slump, where everything I pick up ends up annoying me, and I've ended up with a lot of not finished books. So I looked for something lighter, and found this. It seemed to do the trick. It's pure fantasy escapism.
You have human Erin who is a private investigator and bounty hunter, struggling to make ends meet, in her beat-up old car and trying to help her Dad. She teams up with Lucia who owns an entire Hotel chain, and is one of the worlds 5 richest women. But that's all Erin really knows, except for her attraction to this formidable powerful woman, who keeps trying to give her gifts.
A romance ensues, and the secret of Lucia and the world of Vampires and other creatures is kept hidden from Erin, as she is wined and dined... But Erin isn't like other girls, and feels uncomfortable with the wooing Lucia is doing, and doesn't want money or gifts, she just wants to get to know Lucia, herself. Which endears her to Lucia even more.
It's actually quite sweet and there are some funny internal monologues with Erin, too. So if you're into rich girl/poor girl - but poor girl has an attitude and can't be bought, and ends up being more to the lonely rich Vampire Queen - you may enjoy this! There's also a sub-plot of conspiracy with Lucia's organization of mythical creatures being attacked, and it will continue in the following book. Check it out!
I've been in a slump, where everything I pick up ends up annoying me, and I've ended up with a lot of not finished books. So I looked for something lighter, and found this. It seemed to do the trick. It's pure fantasy escapism.
You have human Erin who is a private investigator and bounty hunter, struggling to make ends meet, in her beat-up old car and trying to help her Dad. She teams up with Lucia who owns an entire Hotel chain, and is one of the worlds 5 richest women. But that's all Erin really knows, except for her attraction to this formidable powerful woman, who keeps trying to give her gifts.
A romance ensues, and the secret of Lucia and the world of Vampires and other creatures is kept hidden from Erin, as she is wined and dined... But Erin isn't like other girls, and feels uncomfortable with the wooing Lucia is doing, and doesn't want money or gifts, she just wants to get to know Lucia, herself. Which endears her to Lucia even more.
It's actually quite sweet and there are some funny internal monologues with Erin, too. So if you're into rich girl/poor girl - but poor girl has an attitude and can't be bought, and ends up being more to the lonely rich Vampire Queen - you may enjoy this! There's also a sub-plot of conspiracy with Lucia's organization of mythical creatures being attacked, and it will continue in the following book. Check it out!
December 30, 2019
Up for reading the next one
Ok for the genre. I think the case for their passionate love could have been made better cause I am not understanding the attraction other than on a physical level. Nevertheless I will read the next one.
Ok for the genre. I think the case for their passionate love could have been made better cause I am not understanding the attraction other than on a physical level. Nevertheless I will read the next one.
August 7, 2021
Not my usual genre but feeling a bit adventurous… so why not? I must say this was a surprisingly pleasant book to read about vampires, werewolves and witches/spirits, though the focus is predominantly on vampires. So moving on to book 2… and finger crossed it’s just as interesting if not better 🙂
Ratings: 3.5 ⭐️ (7/10)
Ratings: 3.5 ⭐️ (7/10)
August 4, 2025
I wish I’d picked this up sooner—I absolutely loved it!
It’s an incredibly enjoyable sapphic vampire story, with just the right mix of werewolves and magic thrown in. Lucia and Erin, our main characters, were fantastic. Their romance built at a steady, believable pace, and I found myself rooting for them throughout. I was completely hooked on their love story, and the steamy scenes were absolutely top tier. The supporting cast was just as memorable, with each side character bringing something unique and well-developed to the story.
That cliffhanger ending has me desperate to dive into the next book.
If you're a fan of the Court of Chains series by Rawnie Sabor, you’ll most definitely enjoy this one too.
It’s an incredibly enjoyable sapphic vampire story, with just the right mix of werewolves and magic thrown in. Lucia and Erin, our main characters, were fantastic. Their romance built at a steady, believable pace, and I found myself rooting for them throughout. I was completely hooked on their love story, and the steamy scenes were absolutely top tier. The supporting cast was just as memorable, with each side character bringing something unique and well-developed to the story.
That cliffhanger ending has me desperate to dive into the next book.
If you're a fan of the Court of Chains series by Rawnie Sabor, you’ll most definitely enjoy this one too.
June 30, 2025
This one disappointed me. I am a big JJ fan, so I was surprised, but it looks like this is one of their earlier novels so maybe this makes some sense. I must admit that I don’t have very many good things to say about this one. I never found myself engaged in the story or the characters, and the novel read more like a series of random disjointed scenes than a coherent novel. I didn’t like the POV, which seemed to switch characters between sentences. This novel got my interest and made me want to read the sequel(s), but that’s about it and its entirely because I don’t like being left on a cliffhanger. It is also a borderline hate-read-situation because I want to know what happens, but I don’t expect that it will be good.
This novel has a lot of potential, and some good scenes. The worldbuilding looks like it could be very interesting and extensive, however we don’t get to see very much of it. The relationship between the protagonists had a lot of opportunities to be fun and compelling, but instead we got some insta-love, very little communication, and wild time skips. Early in the novel when Erin was getting the “Pretty Woman Treatment” there were some good scenes, but we didn’t have enough of the character to really understand her motivations.
I also had issues with the plotline; I don’t know if I would call it missing suspension of disbelief, or trouble following motivations, or what, but regardless it was issues that interfered with my enjoyment of the novel. I am writing this paragraph having already read the second book, and this is a complaint for both of them (hah). Lucia apparently is the vampire queen with a lot of minions and an extensive empire of businesses and connections, yet she never seems to use her resources for anything. They frequently investigate things with 1-2 people and zero communication or backup, she has like 4 guards instead of a hundred, it goes on (and gets worse in book 2). There is a very real and serious threat in this novel, but if she is doing anything to investigate or stop it then its off-page and we don’t see it. I could go on and on and on….
One of my biggest issues with this novel was that it doesn’t stand on its own at all. I understand its part of a series, but I believe that each novel (specifically the first) should be able to hold up on its own as a worthwhile read. There should be some plotline that gets resolved, or some conclusion, answer, character arc, or sooooomething that can give the reader some form of satisfaction, even though the overall story continues. This novel had none of that and even spent the last 50 pages just absolutely dumping new plot points on the reader before cutting to black on a cliffhanger. A novel shouldn’t have the majority of its plot development in the last 10%.
I have read the second book, and ill say that it’s a lot better. Like… a surprising amount better! Many of my issues continue into the second book, but we do finally get resolution to plotlines and payoff for things being set up in this novel. These books are ok as a pair (there is also a third I haven’t read yet?) and if you read this first one then you absolutely need to read the second. They honestly come across like this was one long book that got chopped in half.
This novel has a lot of potential, and some good scenes. The worldbuilding looks like it could be very interesting and extensive, however we don’t get to see very much of it. The relationship between the protagonists had a lot of opportunities to be fun and compelling, but instead we got some insta-love, very little communication, and wild time skips. Early in the novel when Erin was getting the “Pretty Woman Treatment” there were some good scenes, but we didn’t have enough of the character to really understand her motivations.
I also had issues with the plotline; I don’t know if I would call it missing suspension of disbelief, or trouble following motivations, or what, but regardless it was issues that interfered with my enjoyment of the novel. I am writing this paragraph having already read the second book, and this is a complaint for both of them (hah). Lucia apparently is the vampire queen with a lot of minions and an extensive empire of businesses and connections, yet she never seems to use her resources for anything. They frequently investigate things with 1-2 people and zero communication or backup, she has like 4 guards instead of a hundred, it goes on (and gets worse in book 2). There is a very real and serious threat in this novel, but if she is doing anything to investigate or stop it then its off-page and we don’t see it. I could go on and on and on….
One of my biggest issues with this novel was that it doesn’t stand on its own at all. I understand its part of a series, but I believe that each novel (specifically the first) should be able to hold up on its own as a worthwhile read. There should be some plotline that gets resolved, or some conclusion, answer, character arc, or sooooomething that can give the reader some form of satisfaction, even though the overall story continues. This novel had none of that and even spent the last 50 pages just absolutely dumping new plot points on the reader before cutting to black on a cliffhanger. A novel shouldn’t have the majority of its plot development in the last 10%.
I have read the second book, and ill say that it’s a lot better. Like… a surprising amount better! Many of my issues continue into the second book, but we do finally get resolution to plotlines and payoff for things being set up in this novel. These books are ok as a pair (there is also a third I haven’t read yet?) and if you read this first one then you absolutely need to read the second. They honestly come across like this was one long book that got chopped in half.
January 1, 2026
Lesbian vampire.
That's it, that's my entire review.
That's it, that's my entire review.
October 3, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish and couldn't put it down! Great humor, lots of twists and turns, and just delicious! Waited an awfully long time to sink my teeth into this series (pun intended) because I had a feeling I wouldn't get anything else done! Highly recommend!
October 4, 2025
Can't wait to read the next book
I felt like a lot happened but at the same time not really anything happened.
I really liked the characters, especially Lucia.
And I really adored the romance.
However the plot and fantasy aspect were rather underwhelming.
Not sure if we'll get more detail in the next book, but I didn't really understand why we're even fighting.
I also felt like we were missing some background information, hoping to get a little more of that in the next book. Overall the plot isn't anything special so far, I've read a few books with basically the exact same plot - vampire queen falls in love with human woman, bad people not wanting the vampire queen as queen anymore, bad people wanting to harm/kidnap the human lover,...
Out of the three books I read by the author, definitely my favorite so far.
I felt like a lot happened but at the same time not really anything happened.
I really liked the characters, especially Lucia.
And I really adored the romance.
However the plot and fantasy aspect were rather underwhelming.
Not sure if we'll get more detail in the next book, but I didn't really understand why we're even fighting.
I also felt like we were missing some background information, hoping to get a little more of that in the next book. Overall the plot isn't anything special so far, I've read a few books with basically the exact same plot - vampire queen falls in love with human woman, bad people not wanting the vampire queen as queen anymore, bad people wanting to harm/kidnap the human lover,...
Out of the three books I read by the author, definitely my favorite so far.
February 18, 2023
4.3 star rating
What is it with paranormal stories that gets me thirsty for more? Especially good ones.
The main course of this story is of the Vamp world with a little Were and Witch as accompaniment. We have a human who ties us into this world with romance, intrigues and a great suspenseful ending.
Look forward to getting my eyes on the next book in this series.
What is it with paranormal stories that gets me thirsty for more? Especially good ones.
The main course of this story is of the Vamp world with a little Were and Witch as accompaniment. We have a human who ties us into this world with romance, intrigues and a great suspenseful ending.
Look forward to getting my eyes on the next book in this series.
July 10, 2020
This wasn’t great. I didn’t hate it, and it had some really enjoyable parts, but I won’t be continuing the series. It read like fanfiction. It drags on a lot, and there are a few things that make no sense. I care about the characters but not enough to keep reading, even though it ends in a huge cliffhanger.
The romance part was kind of cute but the vampire cult plot took way too long to develop and the tone was a little mixed for my taste.
Also, from time to time the verb tenses don’t match. There will be a present tense verb in the middle of a sentence in the past tense, like it was originally written in present tense and then changed. Basically, this book could have used some more editing.
The romance part was kind of cute but the vampire cult plot took way too long to develop and the tone was a little mixed for my taste.
Also, from time to time the verb tenses don’t match. There will be a present tense verb in the middle of a sentence in the past tense, like it was originally written in present tense and then changed. Basically, this book could have used some more editing.
November 21, 2021
If you’re a sucker for a paranormal lesfic like I am, then I’d recommend scooping this one up. It has two favorite tropes: gorgeous billionaire vampire queen whose reign is threatened and a spunky unsuspecting human with a chip on her shoulder. When our bounty hunter human, Erin chased a lead to the Big Easy, and met beautiful billionaire, Lucia sparks immediately flew. What followed was a really fun ride from Europe to South America to the woods of Western Massachusetts as they fought for survival. The supporting cast of characters really helped to enhance the overall story. The ending was tense with a cliffhanger….I’m looking forward to book 2!
May 13, 2025
At this point I’m working my way through JJ’s books as I’ve read a lot of them already. That’s what brought me to this one! Plus, vampires and sapphic?? Yes please.
I tandem read with audio, which I’m glad I did because Kingsley Rose always does a fantastic job!
This book does end on a cliffhanger, so can’t wait to dive into book two!
This book is written in third person with multiple POV’s. Paranormal, Vampire/Human, Bounty Hunter. Around 6 spicy scenes. There is another that’s just feeding/teasing and another that is interrupted. So plenty of heat to go round 😈
I tandem read with audio, which I’m glad I did because Kingsley Rose always does a fantastic job!
This book does end on a cliffhanger, so can’t wait to dive into book two!
This book is written in third person with multiple POV’s. Paranormal, Vampire/Human, Bounty Hunter. Around 6 spicy scenes. There is another that’s just feeding/teasing and another that is interrupted. So plenty of heat to go round 😈
March 23, 2025
Meh… loved the concept, but the ending felt extremely rushed trying to tie the plot all together. Idk if I’ll read the next one.
February 26, 2023
Lucia and Erin's story brings them together at difficult times for Lucia and Erin intrigued her. What sucks is it is a cliffhanger, but it's worth it getting ready to read some soon.
November 15, 2025
How is a sapphic book with a vampire queen dealing with traitors soooo boring? Nothing happened until the last 20 minutes. I should’ve DNF’d it but I kept waiting for things to really get going. I’m not going to continue with the series. 70% of this book could’ve been cut, and I don’t feel like continuing if it’s going to be the same with the rest of the books. My guess is that this could’ve been one book, maybe two, instead of a trilogy if it had gotten some tough editing. I also think this author isn’t quiet there yet with the jumping POVs. There were times when the POV was on a character but the information being given wasn’t something that character wouldn’t have known. It’s either omnipresent POV or not. It can’t be both.
I also really dislike Erin. She was annoying and made some really weirdly stupid decisions. She was supposed to be a bounty hunter but knew nothing of security. Spoiler: like her demanding Lucia leave her guards behind because she thinks she can protect her alone. Lucia has multiple guards at all times, but she thought she alone could protect her, and without knowing anything about the threats Lucia was facing. It doesn’t seem to have been a problem, but it annoyed me that she wrote down the address to the secret location and left it with her father. She had memorized for security reason and then just left it with the person closest to her. If Lucia’s enemies were looking for her, they would’ve gone to Erin’s father! I also hated how demanding she was of Lucia and it just came off as immature.
I also really dislike Erin. She was annoying and made some really weirdly stupid decisions. She was supposed to be a bounty hunter but knew nothing of security. Spoiler: like her demanding Lucia leave her guards behind because she thinks she can protect her alone. Lucia has multiple guards at all times, but she thought she alone could protect her, and without knowing anything about the threats Lucia was facing. It doesn’t seem to have been a problem, but it annoyed me that she wrote down the address to the secret location and left it with her father. She had memorized for security reason and then just left it with the person closest to her. If Lucia’s enemies were looking for her, they would’ve gone to Erin’s father! I also hated how demanding she was of Lucia and it just came off as immature.
April 7, 2024
3.5
I can always count on JJ to pick me up from a slump
Erin is special to Lucia. Shes got that human magnetic connection that vampires seem to have in these novels and I love the way JJ executed it. Like it was an instant connection I felt it.
Ok ok ok there was a lotttt going on here. I couldve personally used more background and lore about supernaturals but I’m thinking the second one will have that.
Along with that I like the transition from lovers to lovers but in love. The timeline when you look at it is nicely paced and not an instalove, which I think she always does nicely.
NOW with that being said, and JJ is my writing queen, but i find it very hard to believe that the beginning and end was the same story. Not that this is a bad thing Like so many things happened and then I forgot they happened and I was like oh wait thats this story. The ending though I am desperate to open book two. LIKE. The final thing is the POV was omniscient.
That being said I would read every single thing she writes.
I can always count on JJ to pick me up from a slump
Erin is special to Lucia. Shes got that human magnetic connection that vampires seem to have in these novels and I love the way JJ executed it. Like it was an instant connection I felt it.
Ok ok ok there was a lotttt going on here. I couldve personally used more background and lore about supernaturals but I’m thinking the second one will have that.
Along with that I like the transition from lovers to lovers but in love. The timeline when you look at it is nicely paced and not an instalove, which I think she always does nicely.
NOW with that being said, and JJ is my writing queen, but i find it very hard to believe that the beginning and end was the same story. Not that this is a bad thing Like so many things happened and then I forgot they happened and I was like oh wait thats this story. The ending though I am desperate to open book two. LIKE. The final thing is the POV was omniscient.
That being said I would read every single thing she writes.
February 10, 2019
Wow I was absolutely enthralled with this book from start to finish. You get taken on a rollercoaster of emotions that has you gasping for breath one minute and swearing that it's raining indoors the next. The evolution of Erin and Lucia's relationship feels completely natural and they draw you into their world with ease. Lucia is pure sex appeal at every turn and Erin is fierce on all levels, a worthy match for the dominant Queen.
The supernatural world JJ Arias has created is both complex and understandable. I love vampires and hers definitely didn't disappoint. Erin coming to terms with the world shes been thrust into are brilliant. With wonderfully comedic moments of her questioning everything she's previously learnt from pop culture.
The ending was too damn good and had me mouth open sitting on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book. I'm very excited to read more about this world.
The supernatural world JJ Arias has created is both complex and understandable. I love vampires and hers definitely didn't disappoint. Erin coming to terms with the world shes been thrust into are brilliant. With wonderfully comedic moments of her questioning everything she's previously learnt from pop culture.
The ending was too damn good and had me mouth open sitting on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book. I'm very excited to read more about this world.
January 28, 2019
If you're looking for a good read about two women immersing themselves in each other's lives while simultaneously preparing for a showdown, look no further than this book. There's plenty of romance, plenty of secrets and pasts to be revealed...and Steven! Trust me when I say you'll love him more than you might have thought possible.
All around enthralling story, intriguing characters and enough intimacy and angst to quench all your thirsts. Between the supernatural world explored, the characters and steamy scenes, I've started a journey I desperately want to continue and never stop. Magnificent, delicious, would read again and again and recommend to a friend.
All around enthralling story, intriguing characters and enough intimacy and angst to quench all your thirsts. Between the supernatural world explored, the characters and steamy scenes, I've started a journey I desperately want to continue and never stop. Magnificent, delicious, would read again and again and recommend to a friend.
September 25, 2020
DNF @ 31%
I don’t have the motivation to keep picking this up. The main character is repeatedly considered super special and different because she doesn’t want to except expensive gifts or bonuses from one of the richest women in the world, and there’s only so many times I can read that exact same reasoning.
I don’t have the motivation to keep picking this up. The main character is repeatedly considered super special and different because she doesn’t want to except expensive gifts or bonuses from one of the richest women in the world, and there’s only so many times I can read that exact same reasoning.
July 22, 2019
I'm so curious to know if Samael really betrayed Lucia. This was good though, and a nice little difference about weres and vamps not being mortal enemies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Did Not Finish
January 12, 2023I can't do it anymore. I'm so bored.
January 15, 2025
Erin was pretty annoying and I could not get into the story
January 23, 2021
This was... unexpected.
I just read The Single Matchmaker from the author and I was curious to read more from her. I gotta say, paranormal is not usually my cup of tea, but I was delighted by this. Both MCs are interesting and the story sucks you in, especially in the beginning, when Erin is very much in the dark about vampires.
Erin is a bounty hunter and after meeting with Lucía, the Vampire Queen, is invited to go to France with her to apprehend a fugitive that is working at one of Lucía's hotels. It is unlikely that one of the richest women in the world would just offer an all-expenses paid trip to a total stranger, but I went with it anyway and boy, was I rewarded.
All of their interactions exude chemistry. There is a particular scene in Paris that won't be leaving my mind anytime soon.
I hope this isn't considered a spoiler, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention this ends on a massive cliffhanger. I wish it didn't... but I started reading the second book as soon as I finished this anyway. Luckily, now that the whole trilogy has been released, I won't have to suffer waiting for the second book to be released.
It sure doesn't hurt that there is still an aura of mystery surrounding Lucía's world that I hope will be explored in the second installment. Erin, although human, may possess a connection with the paranormal that I can't wait to see. Although I could spend endless pages reading about Lucía and Erin, the other characters are also intriguing. My favorites are Cari and Charlie.
Overall, great, engrossing read.
4/5
I just read The Single Matchmaker from the author and I was curious to read more from her. I gotta say, paranormal is not usually my cup of tea, but I was delighted by this. Both MCs are interesting and the story sucks you in, especially in the beginning, when Erin is very much in the dark about vampires.
Erin is a bounty hunter and after meeting with Lucía, the Vampire Queen, is invited to go to France with her to apprehend a fugitive that is working at one of Lucía's hotels. It is unlikely that one of the richest women in the world would just offer an all-expenses paid trip to a total stranger, but I went with it anyway and boy, was I rewarded.
All of their interactions exude chemistry. There is a particular scene in Paris that won't be leaving my mind anytime soon.
I hope this isn't considered a spoiler, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention this ends on a massive cliffhanger. I wish it didn't... but I started reading the second book as soon as I finished this anyway. Luckily, now that the whole trilogy has been released, I won't have to suffer waiting for the second book to be released.
It sure doesn't hurt that there is still an aura of mystery surrounding Lucía's world that I hope will be explored in the second installment. Erin, although human, may possess a connection with the paranormal that I can't wait to see. Although I could spend endless pages reading about Lucía and Erin, the other characters are also intriguing. My favorites are Cari and Charlie.
Overall, great, engrossing read.
4/5
April 7, 2019
Its a decent start to a series off books, i mean i kinda like all supernatural/vampire/were lesbian books, im sucker for that. But overall the love part was a little rushed on the other hand you can contribute the supernatural conection to that, otherwise decent. But like i said this seems to be a first of a series of books, if this was the only one i would have had alot of problems with it. we a have our heroine Erin who is suppose to be this strong female bounty hunter, but during the course of the book we get to see her vulnerability too. And then we have Lucia, Lucia is your typical wealthy vampire queen who has lived for a long time, when she wants something or someone, she buys ir or lavish it with gifts. But whats interresting is we get to see her become someone else through this book. Not gonna say anymore, its a good read i give it 4 stars i just hope we get more cause otherwise im gonna be sad.
April 11, 2025
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
This book starts the Dusk Queen vampire trilogy with two strong female leads, featuring wealthy vampire queen, Lucía, and struggling bounty hunter, Erin. Lucía has always had to protect herself and the other vampires. She doesn’t have relationships and, when she meets Erin, she wants more than she has ever allowed herself before. Erin has no idea vampires or other supernatural beings exist and she wants to get to know Lucía and refuses the lavish gifts that Lucía tries to give her.
This book was released in 2019, with the audio version being recently released. I have read a more recent book from the author and, while I do like the style of the newer release better, the cliffhanger here has me interested enough to continue with the series.
Read Michelle's audio review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
This book starts the Dusk Queen vampire trilogy with two strong female leads, featuring wealthy vampire queen, Lucía, and struggling bounty hunter, Erin. Lucía has always had to protect herself and the other vampires. She doesn’t have relationships and, when she meets Erin, she wants more than she has ever allowed herself before. Erin has no idea vampires or other supernatural beings exist and she wants to get to know Lucía and refuses the lavish gifts that Lucía tries to give her.
This book was released in 2019, with the audio version being recently released. I have read a more recent book from the author and, while I do like the style of the newer release better, the cliffhanger here has me interested enough to continue with the series.
Read Michelle's audio review in its entirety here.
May 16, 2026
Class difference, wooed by billionairess Lucia but Erin is determined to be her own woman still.
Paranormal isn't really my cup but the build up, under story and narration by Kingsley Rose is amazing.
Reread likely needed.
Paranormal isn't really my cup but the build up, under story and narration by Kingsley Rose is amazing.
Reread likely needed.
July 31, 2020
This was ok. There was a lot of telling in it though and as a consequence I didn't really see things through the characters' eyes or experience their emotions. Sometimes the writing was a bit short and choppy, with rapid fire descriptive sentences that were not used to increase the pace of reading. The story was ok, it just didn't resonate with me.
June 26, 2022
JJ Arias has a wonderful imagination that takes vampire stories to a new level. Romance, angst, thriller, nail biting and lots of OMG and WTF moments. kept pages turning until the book was finished. it is a series so it's not over so fast.
July 23, 2023
maybe I'll write a review of this after I finish the whole series, I haven't read anything without a standalone sequel in years lol.
it was good though, I think. nothing that special
it was good though, I think. nothing that special
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