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

It was three a.m. when they got to Katelina's home town and parked at the motel. Jorick went to the office and returned with two keys. He handed one to Xandria, then looked pointedly at Micah. "I assume you can make your own arrangements?"


Loren fumbled in his pocket and frowned. "Um-actually-"


Micah clapped him on the back. "Yeah, we'll take care of ourselves. Come on, pipsqueak. Let's take a walk. My legs are all fucking cramped from that tiny ass backseat."


As they wandered away, Katelina had a bad feeling about their jaunt. "They're looking for a meal they can rob, aren't they?"


The motel room had tiny windows and blackout curtains. With the bed clear across the room, Jorick declared it "safe enough", then disappeared for a shower. He returned smelling of soap and said it was her turn.


Chapter 522