Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such an interesting book. I couldn’t put it down. It almost gave me Buffy the vampire slayer vibes. I really enjoyed the trips to the past to fill in things we didn’t know about the prophecy. I don’t always like flashbacks but it worked very well here. A lot of questions were answered but a lot still remain. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great story! So many characters, vampires, witches, demons, humans. Beings that don’t know what they are right away. The story line jumps from the past to the present and back many times. But Jones has written in such a way that the story is very easy to follow. While reading this story you can certainly feel the build up, you can feel something big is going to happen.
Since not everything can fall on one being’s shoulders, this adventure involves the shoulders of many different beings to defeat the evil trying to over take the world.
This is my first book by this author and I am looking forward to reading more from her.
reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
Blood Prophecy One: Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Queen’s Destiny
Blood Prophecy One
By: Barb Jones
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
After reading the fourth book Rise Of The Hunter on a whim I knew I had to go back and start Barb Jones Blood Prophecy series from the start! I was surely not disappointed! I absolutely love this series! Ms. Jones’ writing is intriguing and smart. Her scenes are fast paced and entertaining with all of the supernatural aspects any fantasy lover could want! I absolutely love when a series can mix witches, werewolves, and vampires and Ms. Jones does it with paranormal expertise! The flashes back to the past also help elevate this story to such a cool level! I cannot wait to pick up Queen’s Enemy and continue this fun and unique series!
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had me hooked right from the beginning. It was so well written and descriptive that it almost felt like you could reach out and touch everything and know what everything smelt and see. The characters each had their own little back story which I absolutely loved to read about, it’s like little breadcrumbs of knowing and understanding who and where they all come from and are going, thou. The farther I got into the book the more I couldn’t put it down and wanted to know more. I can not wait to read more about Amber and Chloe’s adventures of what this prophecy holds and what is to be done.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11889767-queen-s-destiny” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Queen’s Destiny (The Blood Prophecy, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1413376951l/11889767._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11889767-queen-s-destiny”>Queen’s Destiny</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4998896.Barb_Jones”>Barb Jones</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5622525204″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book has a bit of everything that you would think about being in a paranormal fantasy book. Vampires, Werewolves, Witches and Propehcies seems to show up somewhere. Every author has a different take on how they interact with one another which makes their stories fun to read. This story involves Amber and Chloe who both work at the Natural History Museum and become fast friends. They don’t realize that their lives are entangled due to a prophecy that was recorded over 3,000 years ago. Amber is about to find herself in the middle of something she knew absolutely nothing about. The descriptive detail was everything in this book and it makes you feel like you are part of the story. The author did a good job engaging the audience and bringing the characters to life.
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Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Blood Prophecy series which caught my interest.
As I got into the story, I was a little concerned that the differing periods of time that it was written in would cause confusion, but this was not the case. The author was able to keep things clear as the story progressed through various points of view and times.
I’m enjoying the characters that the author has created. They each have their own characteristics which make them stand out and their backgrounds feed into who they are. Seeing how these things shaped the characters made them feel more believable to me and drew me into their lives.
I’m looking forward to reading more about how everything is connected and how the story develops.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25109174-queen-s-destiny” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One:” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1425950547l/25109174._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25109174-queen-s-destiny”>Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One:</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4998896.Barb_Jones”>Barb Jones</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5066336640″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This story takes many characters who will intertwine with each other. We have Amber, she was adopted at 4 years old into a beautiful family. We have Chloe who is a seer, this story kind of goes back and forth between their present life and their past lives. The two strangers will meet and dates will intertwine with each other. As a prophecy that spans a millennia, how will they work together to make things work for the present and possibly fix what has happened.
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Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Queen’s Destiny was the 1st book I’ve read from this author. She did an awesome job.
I love supernatural stories. I love supernatural love stories even more. Queen’s Destiny was a great read. It’s a long story with a lot of back and forth between many different time periods. You’ve really gotta pay attention or you could get lost but it’s definitely worth reading. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With a new job comes a fresh start for Amber Stone. She becomes friends with her coworker Chloe. Little does she know her world is about to change. I love this book with all the different paranormal species like vampires, werewolves, and witches. This book shows me fate will happen no matter what you do.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first read by Barb Jones so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Queen’s Destiny sort of took me by surprise. I really liked the idea of the book but felt like some of the elements were rushed, while others were unnecessarily drawn out. I did like how the story alternated between time periods but found myself lost at times because of it. I love all the paranormal aspects of the story including vampires, werewolves, and witches, but I found myself getting lost in all the different characters. Overall, this was a very well written story with wonderful ideas and great world building. However, I still felt like something was missing; almost like a lost connection somewhere along the way. I do feel that this series could have a lot of potential and cannot wait to read the next book.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantasy must read.
Witches, werewolves, and vampires in a story that hasn’t been told before. Amber is a girl genius that just landed the job of her dreams in Seattle. Little does Amber know, her life will change drastically.
There’s action, history, a bit of romance and of course suspense.
Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One: by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was blown away by the first book in the Blood Prophecy series, and I can’t wait to see where it goes. It is a very in-depth story with many characters which kept me on my toes. The flow of the book pulled me out of the storyline now and then, but that is just personal preference. This was still an amazing start to the series!
Amber and Chloe both work at museums and become friends quickly over odd dreams, but nothing could prepare them for a prophecy dragging them into a battle they’ll never forget. You’ll love this book especially if you’re into paranormal romance with tons of suspense and drama! You don’t want to miss out on Queen’s Destiny, pick it up and get lost in this wonderfully twisted world.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book jumps right into the story! This story is really fast paced and keeps you wanting more. It reads from different characters perspective and moves to different times to paint a picture of a great read! I really enjoyed this authors descriptive writing style. I really liked reading the different storylines especially Amber’s and Chole’s story and how they are connected. This was definitely a great read and start to the series!
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy #1 by Barb Jones
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Queen’s Destiny is the first book in the Blood Prophecy Series. This book is very entertaining and the author knows how to write a fantastic book.
Amber is having these strange dreams. Something is coming and she doesn’t understand what is going on. She keeps spacing out and hearing things that aren’t really being said. The quote I chose for Amber is: “We might do some work together on the digs I’ll be cataloging. How big is your collection? One more bag to go.”
Chloe is the one who is showing Amber around. She knows that something is coming, but isn’t sure what. Then she finds out what it is. The quote I chose for Chloe is: “Okay, Amber, welcome to Seattle. The baggage claim is this way, and I paid a skycap to let me keep the car in the loading zone. Was your flight okay?”
Highly recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Queen’s Destiny (Blood Prophecy Book 1) by Barb Jones. This is a great paranormal romance. Its the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last. Its the story of Amber who is a genius and has been getting job offers left and right. Loving ancient artifacts is her passion and that is where her heart leads her. She accepts a job in Seattle and is met at the airport by Chloe who knows Seattle like the back of her hand. She makes Amber feel right at home and its a nice feeling having an immediate friend. Working at the Seattle Museum of Natural History is a dream to her and once she settles in she starts having dreams about that are very disturbing. She has had these dreams her whole life but they are becoming more scary each time she has one. When she opens up to Chloe about them Chloe knows all about them. When Chloe and Amber meet two handsome men they have no idea that the 4 of them are in for the fight of their lives. Will they be able to beat the 3000 year old prophesy and survive or will they be lost forever. Read this amazing paranormal romance to find out!
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amber is a young woman, a certified genius in fact, who has just obtained her masters and has had job offers flooding, as well as other offers from other places where they want her to intern, but there is one job in Seattle which calls to her more than the others and this is the one which sent a skull along with some other interesting artefacts. Chloe is also a young woman who has a passion for ancient artefacts and has a certain skill for accurately cataloguing them and is rewarded for the prowess she has shown in the area, not many know that she is also a prodigy, but of a vastly different kind and that is what helps her so much with her job.
When Amber arrives in Seattle, she is met at the airport by Chloe and they hit it off immediately, it helps that Chloe knows the area well and is happy to help Amber settle in to her new city and new job, so once Amber is ready to head out to see her new workplace, they head to the Seattle Museum of Natural History where she gets the tour and a look at what she will be curating. One thing about Amber is that she has never slept well and has had strange dreams all of her life, but recently they have become more disturbing and one this is one thing which Chloe can help with, so when Amber opens up about them, Chloe decides to open up as well, about the other part of her life she keeps well hidden.
One night, Amber and Chloe decide to live it up a bit as two single ladies out on the town and have a few drinks with the locals, this is where they meet two strangers, two men who are not what they appear and who seem to be unnaturally handsome and with aura’s so steeped in charm, nobody can resist them, but what the two ladies don’t know is that they will know them very well soon, as well as the three thousand year old prophecy which they being with them. Little do they know that these two strangers, as well as Amber and Chloe, are about to have their lives changed forever and be drawn into a battle which has been raging for at least a millennium, but can they survive long enough to see whether this blood prophecy comes true? This is a supernatural fantasy romance which will keep you on your toes throughout, as the twists, turns, truth and lies spin a tale of magic, mayhem and blood
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was super excited to read this story. Witches, vampires, werewolves, prophecy…yes please! I liked how we learned about the past and the present, but it felt choppy. I had to really slow down with this. I also had to make sure I wasn’t going to be distracted while reading. Other than that, it was a really good book! I am interested in the next book as well.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are into paranormal this is a great book for you. There is a lot that goes on throughout the book. It hops around a bit in different time frames to give a full idea of what all has happened since the time of the prophecy to current. A good read if you are looking for a new series to start. If you love reading about witches, vampires, werewolves and prophecy’s this is your go to book. A great read especially during this Halloween season.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I did enjoy this story once I was able to get into it. It has all the elements I love, Romance, Suspense and paranormal romance. The author does do an amazing job with creating the characters, giving them past story’s and connecting them all in a way that makes this story interesting. However the way the author introduces the characters and we get bits if the story from each one and the story moves forward and back in time did make this story confusing at first but once I got the hang of the characters it was enjoyable.
Amber’s life gets turned upside down when she comes to realise she is part of a prophecy and part of a war that has been going on for years. She is about to get her eyes open to a world she wasn’t aware existed and her part in that uniting all these paranormal species will be an interesting story to read as Amber try to figure out what and who she is meant to be.
I am looking forward to reading on and learning more about the prophecy.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Queen’s Destiny is the first installment in the Blood Prophecy series. It follows Amber, who is taking a new job at a Seattle Museum. Chloe, her ner coworker/witch. As well as vampires and wolves. This Paranormal Romance has it all; wolves, vampires, magic, prophecy, fights, etc. It can be easy to get a little lost with the consistent time jumps going back to add information to each character’s background and while I wasn’t the biggest fan of that, I still found this fun to read.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an interesting story that offers a well written story line and a myriad of great characters. The book jumps between times which adds a level of detail that wouldn’t be present otherwise. For me this made the story even better and made it much easier to get caught up in.
I loved the mix of characters. Although there were a lot of them, they each added something to the story and were distinct on their own. I thought the combination of personalities and character development worked perfectly for this story. This was a great book and I am pleased to have discovered a new author.
Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One: by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amber and Chloe become instant friends when the two end up working together at the same museum. When Chloe discovers that Amber is having a series of very strange dreams, she convinces her to let her help. Amber’s dreams become increasingly more vivid as time goes on and in many, she has visions of being told that she has a prophecy to fulfill. Unbeknownst to Amber, a vampire has waited hundreds of years for his beloved Queen to be reborn and the prophecy to finally be fulfilled.
This book was well written and sucks the reader in from the first few pages. The characters were well written, and each scene is so descriptive that the reader feels as though they are right there with each character in that time and place. I loved the multiple storylines that gave background information on each character and what events transpired up until present day. I highly recommend!
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amber Stone is starting a new job in Seattle, Wa. Amber finds a kinship with Chloe who she meets when she arrives for her job as curator of the Natural History Museum. What Amber doesn’t realize is that she is part of an ancient prophecy life as she knows it is about to implode and it will have strings to Chloe and several others.
There is a lot that goes on in this book. I thought it was very well written, hops around a bit in different time frames to give a full idea of what all has happened since the time of the prophecy to current. I thought this was quite different then what I ordinarily read and I enjoyed it. There is so much to this story that I did not delve into as it keeps you guessing.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ummm… Can I say *mind blown*? Like where has this book been all of my life?! I absolutely love it! The characters are original as hell and just so quirky. I love the twists and turns of the story, and how the focus switches between the different characters. I love watching all of the dots connect too!! I need more haha..
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Queen’s Destiny is an original paranormal romance story and an intriguing read. It is fast-paced with a lot going on and a lot to keep up with so it was slow going to read and keep up with it all. There are characters that you will like and those that will make you shiver just thinking about them.
It is the first book in the Blood Prophecy series and it has all the elements to make this a good story with prophecies, witches and vampires, werewolves and more. I will go on to read the next book as I want to see where the story may go.
Amber’s life is about to be turned upside down.
Overall, I did like the story however with so many characters I was feeling a bit at a loss. I felt that I was missing out and the story could have been a little more fleshed out in some instances and in others less so.
Just because I found it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story and at times hard to connect to the characters doesn’t mean you should not give it a go. I think this is one story that people will either like or want something more.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book. This is a slightly different fantasy story for me but I enjoyed it from beginning to end. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed their attention to details that gave life to the story. A well written story that has connectable, strong characters that pull you into their story. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a fast paced story that kept me engaged. A great story that you don’t want to miss. I am glad I picked it up and so will you. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Queen’s Destiny is the first book in the Blood Prophecy series by Barb Jones. This is my first foray into any of Ms. Jones work, so I really had no idea of what to expect going into the book. But the title, and blurb caught my attention- so I decided to take a chance and dive in.
What I discovered is an original paranormal romance with vampires, werewolves, witches, prophecy, adventure, the supernatural, suspense, mystery, intrigue, action, conflict, agendas, tension, and drama- all wrapped around a battle for survival, and the powerful bloodline that brought about the whole prophecy in the first place.
Amber Stone is about to have her world turned upside down- in a supernatural way. Little does she know that she has a part to play in an ancient prophecy and a battle for survival that has spanned the centuries.
I really wanted to love this story far more than I did. I had a lot of trouble connecting with the characters- and therefore was left disappointed that I couldn’t invest in them and the outcome of their story the way I had hoped.
There is a lot going on in the story, and it does get quite wordy at times, with a lot of information being laid out (info dumps), as well as there being a lot of characters to keep track of. I think all this caused the story to drag and lag in parts, and gave the whole thing a bit of a choppy, chewy, story…
It is such an original concept that had the potential to be quite a stellar read as it holds a lot of promise, and I feel bad that it just didn’t quite work for me- but maybe it will for you.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Barb Jones.
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be a quite fascinating story. Chloe and Amanda meet through their positions at the Museum in Seattle. They are both part of a 3,000 year old prophecy. Through the story, we flash back and forth through time to see how this story develops and goes. It can be a little hard to follow at times but I am a big paranormal fan and loved all the creatures in it: vampires, werewolves… It’s an entertaining story that I enjoyed. I found the characters quite intriguing. The story did engage me from the start. It’s the beginning of the series and I do hope to see more. I want to see where this goes. I recommend it for paranormal lovers out there.
Queen’s Destiny by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was more than pulled in with this book, I could not get enough. The characters and the story, were mesmerizing all in their own way,. The more I read, the more I wanted to know more!
I loved this story. The author did a wonderful job of visualizing the story that the story resides in. I liked that this book really built the foundation for the next books to come. You got a good background, as well as the task eat hand, involving the Queen. The info was great, and very mystifying. I found the pace of reading was good, even if it wasn’t action upon suspense, the book drew you in and kept you interested.
Wonderful book. I very much enjoyed the author’s writing style. I could not get enough. I look forward to more in the series. I highly recommend this must read book. series. as well as the author!
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Amber Stone, once a child prodigy, has just become curator of a special collection of Macedonian artifacts for the Seattle Museum of Natural History. Chloe, a prodigy of a different sort, holds a position at the museum focusing on tribal art. The two become fast friends, united by Amber’s unsettling dreams and Chloe’s unorthodox ways of dealing with them. Two strangers arrive in town, bringing with them a prophecy recorded more than three-thousand years ago, a prophecy that places Amber directly in the midst of a battle that has spanned a millennia.
Barb Jones’ books have received starred reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and many other platforms. She is always writing and keeping to her roots!
Barb Jones lives in the beautiful state of Florida with her two young adult children, a friendly, lovable (and troublemaking) cat, and several other animal babies.
Before she started writing paranormal romance and horror, Barb received her master’s degree in Information Systems as well as in Accounting and Finance. She has her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English from Central Washington University. Just to shake things up a bit in her life, she loves to scare people with her stories or keep them very entertained. She works in the IT industry but writing and telling stories is her number one passion next to going on blind dates!
If you want to know when Barb’s next book will come out or hear any of the exciting news she constantly has planned, please visit her website at https://www.thebloodprophecy.com, where you can sign up to receive her newsletters when she has exciting contests, her next release, her upcoming movie based on one of her series and more.
