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

It was near sunrise when Katelina and Jorick went to their room. She brushed her teeth and ran through the day's events in her mind. The conversation in the TV room leapt to the fore, and she thought about what Jamie had said.


She pulled on her pajamas and exited to find Jorick half-naked. "There's something I want to ask you." He stopped from unfastening his jeans, his eyes wary. "When we first met, did you use your whisperer abilities to make me go into the house?"


"Yes. Is it true?" His silence compounded her suspicion and she repeated the question. "I have a right to know."


"Fine. Yes. I influenced you to come inside and listen to me."


Her eyes bulged. "Are you serious? You made me"


Chapter 555