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

Voices drifted on tides of darkness, "she's mangled."


"Better mangled and controlled." It sounded like Arlen.


"Malick said he wanted her whole and unharmed, remember? She's probably got a concussion and God knows what. You better give her a shot." Was it Braydon?


"You. You're the one who let her get your knife in the first place. Just give her enough to fix her face. She's had too much blood already."


There was grumbling, then something pressed against her lips. The salty, sweet flavor oozed between her clenched teeth and set her tongue on fire. She swallowed quickly and turned toward the source, pulling more into her mouth. She felt it slide down her throat, felt it slowly spreading through her-


"That's enough," Arlen snapped. "You don't want to turn her for Christ's sake."


They tugged. He finally wrenched free and left her searching for more. Just a little more-


Chapter 440