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

Katelina jerked awake to the sound of Rachel's voice, "Wake up! Merry Christmas!" Before she could focus on an answer, she heard the vampiress move away to the next box, where she rapped and repeated her greeting.


Jorick groaned. "I suppose this is inevitable." And, without further comment, he lifted the lid. They climbed out to find the others were already up.


"Why are you dragging us out so early?" Yaul yawned dramatically. "The sun's barely down!"


A deep voice came from the stairs, "It's snowing and the sky is dark early."


"Well thank you for the weather report, Saeed." Yaul scratched his belly and yawned again. "All right, all right. We're up."


Rachel was still in her flannel nightgown. "It's Christmas! That's worth getting up for!" She caught a shirtless Kale in a hug and planted an excited kiss on his lips. "Now come on! It's time for presents!"


Chapter 209