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

"Jorick?" She shook his unconscious form again, terror racing through her. Had she drained him in her sleep? Had she killed him?


Suddenly Jorick grabbed her hands and flipped her onto the bed. She let out a startled scream as he pinned her down and nuzzled her face, laughing. "These are the things you worry about? Seriously? As if such a thing could kill me. You should know better by now."


"You ass!" She smacked him on the shoulder. Her racing heart slowed, logic returned, and she looked away. He was right. She did know better. She'd seen him drained of blood before and he'd looked withered, like an apple left in the sun. It hadn't killed him, just left him unconscious. 


He pressed a kiss under her ear, then drew back. "Little one, you do not need to worry. I will always be here."


Chapter 473