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

Back at Oren's den, Katelina joined Kai in front of the TV. They made it through three shows before Loren and Xandria appeared. Katelina wasn't ready to face him, so she made a show of standing and stretching. "I wonder where Jorick is."


"I think he's with Oren," Xandria replied. "They might be in the library."


The woman waved her hand in a vague direction. With a shrug, Katelina headed off. A library was something Jorick would have, but Oren? Was he an avid reader? Thinking on it, she didn't know what his hobbies were.


She followed the hallway to a partially open door and stuck her head inside. There were two bookcases against one wall, and a weight bench where Micah was seated. 


"Come to get some practice in?" he asked.


"No. Why are you lifting weights? You can't build up muscle, can you? I mean, vampires can't get stronger like that?"


Chapter 617