Joleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire universe, a world where vampires aren't for children. Comprised of a main series, a standalone prequel, and several short story collections, she has plans to continue expanding with a trilogy and standalone novels. 
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer. She maintains several blogs, full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left, she watches anime, plays PokemonGo, and works on her crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband, family, and pets, she is never lonely, in fact, quite the opposite. Should she disappear, one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise. 

Pulled into a world of darkness, Katelina's fate becomes intertwined with that of Jorick, a dark, enigmatic vampire. To stay by his side, she must navigate intrigue, terror and bloodshed as they are drawn from one battle to another. Dreams of peace seem elusive, and are complicated by mysterious vampires, old relics, and an ancient master. Join Katelina and Jorick in a world where vampires don't sparkle and night is eternal.

Amaranthine

The red and blue lights flashed brightly through the curtains like patriotic Christmas lights, and lent one more surreal element to an insane evening. The police were polite enough to knock on the door and, despite Katelina's hesitation, her mother hurried to open it. The young officer looked around uncertainly, his gun in his hand. "We received a call," he began, but he was interrupted by Detective Richards, a dark man who Katelina knew on sight. He was the one in charge of Patrick's murder case, and she'd seen far too much of him in the past.


"Ma'am." He smiled suavely at Katelina's mother. "I think you know who we're here for." Wordlessly, she stepped away from the door so he could enter. He was barely inside when his eyes locked on Jorick. "Well, well, and there he is, our mystery man." He looked at Katelina. "I don't suppose you intend to press any charges?"


Chapter 140