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

Jorick's eyes narrowed at Verchiel. "Did you want something or have you simply come to irritate us?"


Verchiel grinned. "A couple of things, actually. First, I wanted to make sure little Kately was all right, and second, that there were no hard feelings." He gave Jorick mock Bambi eyes. "You can't really be angry. I did keep her away from the bloodhound, after all."


"That's why I haven't killed you, but if you expect me to be grateful, you're going to be disappointed. If she hadn't been with you, then you wouldn't have needed to hide her from Senya!"


Verchiel cocked his head to one side. "Ah, come on. We both know that's not true. She'd have been here with Grumpyboots, who would have let Senya haul her off. And where would you both be now? You know what Malick wanted her for."


"Get out!" Jorick snarled, but Verchiel continued as if he hadn't spoken.


"He was going to use her to make you agree to come back. Lucky for her he changed his mind."


Chapter 176