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

Tyler discarded Kai in a bloody, misshapen heap and turned to Katelina. As if the spell had been broken, Katelina jerked upright and charged him with a cry. Catya flinched in surprise. Katelina felt a momentary pull, like something was trying to drag her down. She shook it off and slammed into Tyler with enough force to send him sprawling. She thoughtlessly smashed her fist into his face again and again, screaming a string of obscenities.


Catya dragged her off, kicking and swinging. Katelina twisted in her arms and kicked her in the knee. Before she could get loose, Arlen came around the corner, his bloody sword aloft. "How many of you does it take to subdue a human?"


Katelina stared at the newcomer. Where was Verchiel? Arlen's bloody blade told a story she didn't want to hear. No. He couldn't be dead. 


Chapter 439