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 bidding for the scroll continued. As the price moved higher and higher, Katelina leaned close to Jorick. "I thought we were going to buy it?"


Jorick arched an eyebrow. "For once, Torina is right. Let Sorino buy it." Katelina and Oren gaped and Jorick added, "We'll have to rely on him to read it, anyway, unless one of you knows Sanskrit?"


"Neither do I, but we have no choice. Now be silent before he thinks we're bidding."


Oren and Katelina gave Jorick identical scowls, and then looked away from each other. 


"Do I hear twenty-five?" Thadimus asked cheerfully. 


Traven raised his hand and Sorino said coolly, "Thirty thousand."


Iris shook her head and stepped back. "This has gotten too rich for my blood."


"Forty!" Jill cried and waved her arm excitedly. 


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