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 punched Sarah back. One. Two. Three. Boom. Boom. Boom. Sarah's ear spurted blood under her knuckles. Her jaw crunched, and her ribs cracked. Sarah rolled to her side, an arm to her face and one wrapped around her middle. Katelina was aware of people shouting in the background. She hit Sarah in the side of the head and readied another blow when someone hauled her backwards. With a cry she pulled away and her captor shouted, "I need a titan! Quick!"


A wiry vampire and a woman rushed over and grabbed Katelina, one on each arm. She struggled, but they were stronger. Memories flashed behind her eyes. Captured. Restrained. Tortured. Malick.


"Let me go! I said let me the fuck go!"


"Calm down!" a voice boomed over the top of her terror and she was compelled to look into a smooth, well sculpted face. Eyes like sapphires glittered and held her attention. "It's all right," the voice promised her. "Relax now. The fight is over."


Chapter 561