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

Sarah waited for them at the motel, her car packed. "I was starting to worry." Her smile faltered. "What's wrong?"


Jorick walked past her toward their room. "Katelina signed us up for Easter dinner."


Sarah's already pallid skin paled. "I thought we were leaving?"


Katelina tried to explain. "She didn't give me a chance to say no. You know how Mom is."


Katelina looked up to see Micah, Loren, and Xandria. Sarah stiffened, and her eyes narrowed warily. "You aren't human. Who are you?"


Micah gave her a long once over. "Better question is, who are you honey? Do you know this chick, Lunch?"


"I'm not a chick, or your honey," Sarah replied angrily.


Loren cut in front of his friend. "He didn't mean to sound like a douche. I'm Loren, and this is Micah. The human is Xandria. You are?"


Sarah stepped closer. "Are you with Claudius?"


Chapter 527