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 sagged against Jorick. Brandle approached Inanna and Utu. Though she couldn't hear his words, she saw his respectful head bob.


Oren slid out from behind a crushed couch to crouch next to them. "Can you walk?"


"Good. I'm going to get Torina. Find Micah and have him procure a vehicle."


Get Torina. Oh, God. He still didn't know. She didn't want to be the one to tell him, but it would be worse if he found her dead on the floor.


She swallowed and looked to Jorick. Though his face betrayed nothing, she knew he could read her mind, knew that he knew. "About Torina."


Oren's eyes narrowed suspiciously. "What about her?"


Katelina swallowed hard. "We were attacked. By William and Gret. William wanted to take the kids back to Lilith."


When she faltered, Oren stepped toward her, eyes glittering dangerously. "And?"


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