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

The vampire crashed into Katelina, trying to pin her to the van. He didn't know that extra physical strength was the one thing she'd inherited from her maker. She easily shoved him back where he sprawled in old leaves and spring mud.


He snarled and jerked to his feet, something metallic in his hand. A knife? She didn't stop to think, but pounced, swinging as she moved. Her fist connected with his head. She saw blood run from his ear.


He stumbled, then came back slashing. She hopped out of the way of his first attack but, an acorn rolled under her foot, and she lurched into the second. The blade cut the sleeve of her shirt, bringing up a line of crimson on her arm.


The sight of her blood filled her with fury. She'd been in so many fights, seen so much of her blood spilled by casual morons while she waited to be saved. She was tired of it. She didn't need to be saved anymore. She could take care of herself.


Chapter 594