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

When everyone had left the kitchen, Oren caught Jorick's elbow. "What do you plan to do with her mother while we're gone?"


Oren was quiet a moment. "Yes. You helped me with my battles, even after we'd achieved our original goals. I'll help you finish yours." Jorick nodded and Oren repeated. "What about her mother?"


"I don't know," Katelina admitted. "I guess they can go back to Brad's apartment."


Oren looked irritated with himself. "They're welcome to stay here, for the time being. Not forever, but until we return. Her partner can have one of the rooms upstairs. I'll have Micah move his junk out of it."


Junk? Did he mean the stuff the bald vampire had stolen from Claudius'?


Oren went on, "Etsuko has volunteered to help her adjust. Though Katelina will have to teach her to hunt eventually." He gave her a pointed look. "In the meantime, we prefer to drink from bottles, so it shouldn't be an issue."


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