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

Late arrivals appeared after dinner. Katelina followed Jorick and Jamie to the entryway. Cutter was already in conversation with a broad shouldered man. He wore a heavy beard. Blonde hair fell in long curls to his shoulders. His scowl said news of the security measures wasn't to his liking.


Katelina turned to comment that he looked like trouble, when she noticed the hard line of Jamie's mouth and the uncomfortable set of his shoulders. There was a name on the guest list that had disturbed him. What was it? Edgar? Ebert?


"Eagan," Jamie muttered. Though the timing was perfect, she suspected it was more coincidence than mind reading.


"Do you want me to handle him?" Jorick asked.


Jamie sighed. "Not particularly. I bear him no ill will but-it's been a long time."


Chapter 539