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 woke when Jorick bolted upright. She blinked tired eyes against the vague knowledge there'd been a sound. She looked to Jorick, then imagined him leaping out of bed, wearing his usual nothing. With a groan, she waved him under the covers. Sarah had already seen enough of him.


She opened the door, the word, "What?" on her lips, but her friend wasn't there. "Sarah?" She stuck her head out and peered in both directions.


"What does she want?" Jorick called irritably.


With a shrug she shut the door. "No one's there."


"I heard someone bang on the door." He brushed hair back from his face. "Never mind. You can ask her tomorrow."


But when Katelina asked her that evening, Sarah looked puzzled. "I didn't knock on your door."


"If you didn't-" Katelina trailed off and shivered. "Now do you believe us, Jorick?"


His answer was a murmur, but she thought she saw concern flash in his eyes.


Chapter 560