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

Normally Katelina would have argued, but if Torina was actually going to be helpful- "I'm coming."


She followed Torina and her mother back to the library. Though her mother hesitated at the door, Torina soothed her through. Katelina wondered if she had some whisperer abilities. It made sense, since she was from Jorick's bloodline.


Torina set Katelina's mother on the weight bench. "I understand what you're going through. I was once there myself. However, I don't know how to break it to you gently. At least I had some notion there were supernatural forces at work."


"Supernatural?" Patricia looked to Katelina. "What is she talking about?"


Torina tapped her chin. "Do you know what a vampire is?"


"You mean with fangs and blood drinking? Like the movies?"


"That will work for now. Jorick, your daughter's boyfriend, is a vampire."


Katelina cringed. This wasn't the way she'd imagined it. "Torina" 


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