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 stayed to talk to Jamie. Katelina was tired of Executioners, and slipped outside to steal a cigarette from Micah. She knocked on several doors, ending at Brandle's.


"Sorry. I don't know where he is. Did you need him for something important?"


Brandle fished a pack from his pocket. "As it stands, I have a few of my own I don't mind sharing."


"Occasionally, when the mood strikes." He stepped outside to light one for her, then lit his own. "How did the meeting with the Atormentadores go?"


"Despite what Verchiel said, it was useless." She filled him in and added, "If he'd read their minds he could have gotten all of that in under a minute."


"I'm not sure he'd have gotten as much as he did by observing them. You learn a lot from word choice, and no doubt body language."


Chapter 628