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

Loren lay clenched in the fetal position, his head turned so his curly hair hid his face. The smell of burnt flesh wafted from his body, and Katelina could see small, burned holes in his flannel and t-shirt. 


Jorick knelt next to her. His face was bright red, and small brownish blisters had formed on his forehead and cheeks. Like Oren, his lips were the worst. They were dry and cracked, with large whitish blisters that looked ready to pop.


She wanted to touch him, but couldn't. "My god, Jorick, are you all right?" 


Chapter 380