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

Near sundown, Oren suggested that Kai could sleep with Xandria. "She has one of the upstairs bedrooms." 


Sorino gave a cold smile. "The couch will suffice. I'm sure there will be no unfortunate incidents on either side. We've spent enough time together to earn that measure of trust, or at least come to an understanding."


In other words, Kai wasn't going to kill them while they slept, so long as no one tried to drink from him.


With the humans settled, Oren led the vampires to the basement. Finished with brick walls and a cement floor, it had a neat row of coffins. 


He offered the guests first choice of boxes, but Katelina quickly declined. "Jorick and I will be fine on the floor."


Torina laid her hand possessively on a silver casket with ornate handles. "Good. I'll keep mine."


"You can keep mine as well," Brandle said gallantly. "I'm not so old yet that I can't get up from the floor." 


Given his age, his lack of traditional ideas surprised Katelina.


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