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 gaped at Ume and stuttered, "Your b-brother? Are you serious?"


"Nothing," Katelina answered truthfully. "Verchiel says he doesn't remember anything from before he was turned into a vampire." Katelina rubbed her face. "But if you're his sister-did Kateesha turn you too?"


Ume scowled. "Is that her name? The one who lured Aki away?" Katelina didn't answer and she went on, "He left with a strange, dark woman. I tried to follow him, but I was unsuccessful. If it hadn't been for rumors-" She took a deep breath. "I knew there was something unnatural about her or she couldn't have bewitched him into abandoning me. Our parents were dead and I had no one else. In my ignorance I thought the woman was a witch or a demon. Then I discovered what she really was, and there were rumors she'd made him one, too. So when Fethillen offered to share the gift with me I accepted. That's how I came to be a member of the Black Vigil."


Chapter 364