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

Katelina struggled to stand. With her burden she couldn't get leverage. The children burst into tears, writhing in her arms. She tightened her hold, until one look at her gory hand stopped her. She'd punched through a vampire's chest. What was to stop her from crushing them?


Anya threw the shelving unit at her opponent, jumping away as it bounced. In an action movie maneuver, she grabbed Katelina around the neck ready to twist, as she'd done to Torina in Texas. Katelina choked, more reflex than physical reaction, and released the kids, ready to fight. Before either could make their move, Torina slammed a shelf into the back of Anya's head.


Katelina pulled away. She jerked the kids out of the way so Torina could slam Anya to the floor.


"First your brother and now you," Torina sneered. Anya opened her mouth to shout. Before she could, Torina grabbed her lower jaw. With a scream from the depths, she ripped it loose.


Chapter 657