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

Jorick and Oren's so-called plans revolved around what to do with Zander if he showed up. Oren wanted to take him with them "He's nearly an ancient!" but Jorick was hesitant.


"He may be old, but his own coven said he's been coddled. Can he fight?"


"You could read his mind?" Katelina suggested.


Jorick shook his head. "He and his brothers have a natural shield. I might be able to get past it, but he'd know. I don't think he'd appreciate it."


Oren sighed. "No, I suppose one shouldn't steal secrets from their allies."


"He might not come," Katelina added hopefully. But, by the time they headed to the basement, she'd resigned herself to the possibility. Did they really need another person they couldn't trust? Wasn't Des enough?


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