Destined — RaShelle Workman

Venus has become immortal, just as she always wanted. In the process, she's paid the price. She lost Michael, destroyed her family, and can't seem to stop hurting Zaren.At least that's what she believed.When Ramien, the god of Kelari's underworld, presents her with a deal, she takes it even though she has no idea how she'll make it happen. What Ramien wants certainly won't be easy. Worst of all, someone she loves will wind up dead.Beyond that, there's a war raging between the kingdoms of Kelari. Venus is determined to end it, but those against her are powerful, and she isn't sure who to trust.In order to survive, she'll need all of her friends and the love of Michael, but even then, someone close will betray her, and she might lose everything.*** This is a full-length (85,000 words) YA fade-to-black science fiction romance. There is light swearing, sensuality, and some violence and gore. ***__________Praise for this series:I... felt like I was literally out of this world for a while. ~ Melissa Lemon, author of Cinder and EllaI love a book where the details fit together like pieces in a puzzle... ~ Rachel Morgan__________Books in the Immortal Essence Series:EXILEDDESTINEDALIGNED (short story)EARTH'S GUARDIAN (short story)