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 last leg of their trip wound through the mountains, and it was three a.m. when they stopped before a gate. Hikaru hurried to open the door for them. Maeko led them inside and up a path to a long, single story house that looked like it had fallen out of a period Japanese movie. A misty fog gave the cold, dark countryside an eerie air that was complemented by the loud, echoing clink of what turned out to be a bamboo fountain. 


Lights shone in a few of the windows, and Maeko stopped before a set of broad sliding doors and bowed low. "Welcome to our sanctuary."


The door slid open to reveal the cheerful face of a teen boy. His hair was short and dark and even Katelina could tell that he was still human. He introduced himself as Ryuu and welcomed them again. By the time Katelina finally got inside the entryway and slipped off her shoes, she felt more than welcomed.


Verchiel pulled on a pair of slippers and glanced around. "Is this where you hid the Heart?"


Chapter 296