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 hurried down the hall. She took the stairs as fast as she could. Halfway up, she stopped to catch her breath. Her shoulder burned all the way to her hand, and she was so thirsty. She needed a little sip, a taste-


She tensed when she heard someone running down the stairs, but relaxed when she saw Brandle. His face was flushed, and his shirt was torn. Blood ran down one arm, though she couldn't see the wound.


"I could ask you the same thing. Jorick sent me." He frowned. "Sorino ran back here, growling like a madman."


Katelina flinched involuntarily. "Kai-and Torina-" She looked away from Brandle's shock. "We were attacked by William and a woman."


He closed his eyes and sagged. "It was only a matter of time before he killed for her. He's no stranger to it, but I'd hoped-"


"He was after the kids. He thought Lilith would reward him for bringing them back."


"Borrowing her power is all he cares about," Brandle said sadly.


Chapter 667