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

"What are you doing wandering around by yourself?"


Katelina jumped back, and Loren and Ume popped out of the vegetation, both looking relieved at the interruption. "Oh, hey Katelina," the boy said.


Verchiel put his arm around Loren and motioned toward the jungle. "What are you two up to in there? Playing spin the bottle?" Loren blushed and Verchiel turned to Katelina. "We could join them, though there would have to be a no sibling rule." 


Katelina rolled her eyes. "Thanks anyway. I'm looking for Jorick."


"Oh, he's busy consoling Torinawhoops!" Verchiel covered his mouth in a too obvious gesture. "Not sure I was supposed to say that." Katelina looked outraged and he laughed. "She's upset because Oren's little human got sick on her watch, so Jorick went to explain that those things happen, no matter how good a job you do. He's had the most recent human-keeping experience."


"As if she cares," Katelina said icily. "Where are they?"


Chapter 408