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

Katelina wound her way through the corridors and pulled short in time to avoid running into one of the pale twins. Dressed in white, it was only their blue bloodshot eyes that gave contrast to their figures.


The skin crawled on the back of Katelina's neck and she looked away. "Excuse me."


"Yes." He smiled. "I said we would see you again."


Katelina stepped back as he laid a hand to her arm. "Um, sorry. I'm in a hurry."


"There is no reason to hurry when eternity is yours," Ren said.


"Yes, you must meet our friend," Tol added.


The crawling sensation worsened, and Katelina pressed back against the wall. "I-I need to-"


"Need to what?" The voice was more purr than words, and Katelina looked up to meet a pair of dark, polished eyes. Gold glittered at the vampiress' throat and dark hair was swept up in an elegant style.


Katelina tried to form words, but her mouth wouldn't work.


Ren poked his head around the newcomer. "This is our friend, Kali."


Chapter 556