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

Sorino's smile gave Katelina chills. The vampire was up to something.


Jorick obviously sensed it. "What do you want?"


"Want? You make it sound mercenary." The waiter approached and he ordered for himself and Kai, then turned back to Jorick. "I came to give you information concerning the Children of Shadows."


Ume stiffened, but Jorick asked coolly, "In exchange for-?"


"I'm not asking for anything. I only thought you'd be interested to know that the Sodalitas not only ascertained the Children's hideout, but sent a death squad to deal with them, led by our friend Wolfe."


Xandria gaped. "I thought the Children of Shadows split up. Is Cye with them?"


Sorino regarded her like a fly who'd landed on his plate. "If you're referring to Cyprus, then no. He's already dead."


Heartbreak flashed in Xandria's eyes before she looked to her lap. "Oh. I knew they had casualties, but I was hoping he'd made it."


Chapter 458