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 drew a tight, discontented breath. "Fine. If you want to stay, Katelina, then stay." His eyes moved to Rachel. "If anything happens to her-"


Rachel nodded, and the two vampires turned and trudged through the snow. Oren's voice came back to them in what was probably a tirade.


Rachel smiled pleasantly and held the door wide. "Are they always like that or is it reserved for special occasions?"


Katelina hesitated. She didn't know Rachel, or the others. What was to stop them from killing her? She glanced to where Jorick and Oren had been, but they'd disappeared into the darkness.


"I swore a blood oath. Surely you're not impolite enough to think I'd break it?"


"No," Katelina managed unconvincingly. "Of course not."


Chapter 205