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

"No," Jorick said loudly. His voice broke the spell and the others stood blinking uncertainly. "You don't want to defend the world, but rule it, and you're hoping to goad Samael into a war; a glorious challenge and the final proof that you are supreme, that you stand above even those made before you. It's the same as always. You're trying to prove your worth."


Malick gave a deep, throaty laugh. "And so are we all. But who do we try to convince? Others or ourselves? You think my motives more complex than they are. When I left The Guild I thought only of entertainment, something new to quicken this near dead pulse. I sought Lilith with the same hope, a final completion of a quest long desired. Something that would remind me of my youth and its lofty dreams. But when I found what you had raised" He broke off and his dark eyes shifted to Katelina. She could feel him, like a bead of burning light inside her mind.


Chapter 404