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 shifted in her seat. The plane's engine hummed as the night slipped past outside. After months away, she was relieved to be back in the United States. A lifetime could pass before she'd get on another airplane.


She brushed her blonde hair out of her face and turned to the man beside her. Dark lashes rested on marble-like cheeks. Long black hair fell around his shoulders in a midnight shower. Though he appeared asleep, the silver medallion around his neck rose and fell. Vampires didn't need oxygen. It was only when they were awake, and only by habit, that they breathed.


Jorick opened his eyes and squeezed her hand. "You should relax, little one. We'll be there soon."


"I hope so." Her mother's words echoed in her mind. "Sarah's home!"


Sarah. Her best friend. Who was supposed to be dead  tortured to death by a maniac vampire and his minions last October. Katelina remembered when Jorick told her the news  news he'd learned from a spy who had no reason to tell tales.


Chapter 510