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 wasn't quite dinner time when Verchiel joined them on the patio. "The Canadian hottie said you're supposed to take over for her. She wants you to start now. Apparently her friend is early."


Jorick grumbled, but kissed Katelina. "I'll see you later, little one. Be careful."


Though she wasn't sure what the specific warning was about, she nodded.


Verchiel crammed his hands in his pockets. "What do we do for fun?"


"That's because you have the wrong attitude. I bet we can find something interesting."


He tugged her into the house and down several corridors before they slowed their pace. As a pair of voices grew louder, he motioned her to silence.


"It's all under control," Fleur said firmly.


A second female voice sounded. No doubt it was Dardenima. "Sure it is. That's why there was another murder. A little boy from the village was found in a ditch today, his heart missing."


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