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 fumbled in her pockets for a weapon. She found the Ziploc baggy but its contents were useless. Her eyes skipped hopefully to Kai. He clutched the blanket bag and shook his head. 


Verchiel's gaze was locked with Arlen's, his violet eyes narrowed. "You thought it would be that easy?"


"Yes." The blonde gave a cold smile, then seemed to evaporate. 


"Stay together." Verchiel also disappeared. The pair rematerialized inches from Katelina with a clash of steel. She gave a yelp and hopped backwards, dropping the plastic bag in her haste. 


The vampires vanished, then reappeared between a pair of sports cars. Katelina's first impulse was to help Verchiel, but she knew better. They were both wind walkersvampires who could move at unimaginable speeds. That was why they seemed to teleport from one spot to another. But it wasn't just velocity. She couldn't hope to match their strength, either. Though it hurt her pride, she and Kai were more liability than ally.


Chapter 438