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

There was no furniture in Xandria's room. Given what was supposed to be a short visit, Jorick didn't want to buy any. Katelina tried to convince him they might as well  there wasn't any furniture in the spare room in Maine, either  but he said they'd worry about that when they got home. For the sake of peace, she left it at an air mattress and some bedding.


"It's not a big deal." Xandria pointed to a smoke shop. "Though I'm out of cigarettes and those matter."


"Smoking is bad for you," Jorick replied crisply.


"So is not buying cigarettes for smokers," Katelina said. She'd quit, but she still craved them occasionally. Now that she was a vampire, maybe she could start again.


Jorick gave her a look that said, "No," then ducked inside. He returned with four cartons. "I hope that will be enough."


Xandria's eyes lit up. "Oh, yeah. That should last a month. Thanks."


Chapter 514