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

All eyes moved to Jorick and Katelina asked again, "Is the Heart of the Raven real And the-legend?"


Jorick tapped his fingers on the arm of the chair. "Let's just say that Malick had a shriveled heart he believed to be the Heart of the Raven."


"How did Malick get something like that?" Neil asked.


Sadihra made a soft noise in her throat. "More importantly, how did he lose it and why did he come after you?"


Katelina remembered the accusations others had thrown at Jorick and her angry gaze moved to him. He dismissed her fury with a shrug. "Contrary to popular belief, I didn't take the Heart when I left the Executioners. Some time before that, the original owners had all but pinpointed its whereabouts, so Malick gave it to me for safe keeping."


"When you say original owners-" Neil swallowed hard. "You don't mean Lilith's husband?"


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