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

The next evening, Katelina's mom pounced the minute they were through the door. "Kately! What have you done to your hair?"


The words tripped out before Katelina could think, "Um-A perm."


"It looks nice." Her mother released her from a bone crushing hug. "How are you? Is everything okay?" She meaningfully jerked her head to Jorick's skulking figure.


Preoccupied with hiding her fangs, it took Katelina a moment to grasp the implications. "Everything's fine."


Her mother stepped back, a wary eye on Jorick. "I thought that was why you were so-clingy. Never mind. Brad said you were here last night? How did your reunion with Sarah go?"


"Did you think she was different? She's quieter, I think. Doesn't talk unless she's spoken to, and mumbles a lot, like she's hiding something."


"Anyway, Happy late birthday. I have a present for you." Her mother moved to the cabinet and dug through it. "Somewhere."


Chapter 526