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 found Sarah in the entryway, lit by flickering candlelight, holding both an empty glass and a conversation with Des.


"My friend isn't much of a mind reader, either."


Katelina made a noise in her throat and Sarah looked up. "Speak of the devil, there she is."


Des' friendly expression turned into a scowl. "You're with them? I thought you were part of Andrei's coven."


"Hello, Des," Jorick said with amusement.


Sarah frowned and narrowed her eyes at her dark companion, as if she was reading his mind. The longer she stared, the narrower her eyes got.


"I won't keep you," he said coldly, and stalked away.


Katelina dragged Sarah into the nearest empty room. "Why were you talking to him? He's an asshole who thinks Jorick and I are traitors."


Sarah pulled away. "No, he thought you were, but now he knows you're not."


Chapter 553