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 picked up the turquoise ensemble. She could pacify Sarah by agreeing to wear it, and she almost did, but one look at the tiny top stopped her. Had she borrowed it from the contortionist?


"Maybe we should dress as something else? A queen could be fun."


Katelina stopped from saying "So?" and went for, "You guys have gotten really friendly."


"Why shouldn't we? You're only scared of the twins because they look different."


Katelina leaned close and dropped her voice. "You're one to talk. You're scared of a kid because of the way she looks."


Sarah gritted her teeth. "It has nothing to do with that. It's because she sees everything. How are you supposed to face someone who knows all your darkest secrets? What's your excuse for Tol and Ren?"


"I've told you: because one of them is always picking my brain when I'm near them."


Sarah scoffed. "That's the best you can do? They aren't mind readers."


"Either they are, or it's Kali doing it."


Chapter 581