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

Back at the house, Zeke was seated in the living room. Maeko stood to one side grinning, her hands clasped, while Verchiel stood near the couple, typing on his phone.


Sharon knelt in front of Zeke. Her hand trembled as she lifted it to his face and brushed his cheek with her fingertips. When he caught her hand in his, she burst into tears and threw herself into his arms, burying her face in his chest.


"Why didn't you come with me?" she wailed. 


"I'm sorry." He pulled her closer and nuzzled his face in her hair. "If I went, I knew Dilana would hunt us down. I thought if I stayed, she might refuse to help Eli bring you back."


Verchiel patted Sharon on the back. "There, there. It's all right now. I don't think you'll have any more trouble with Dilana. I've got a warrant for her."


"Impeding an Executioner," the redhead said gleefully. "Some days I love this job."


Chapter 686 : Honeymoon Havoc, Part 6