The Hearts That Melted the Ice Trilogy

There is a kind of love that defies silence.

Yua is warmth in a world that bruises easily, a believer in beauty even when danger draws near. Chris is cold by design, shaped by shadows that never fully fade. When their paths entwine, something impossible begins—a quiet storm wrapped in longing, loyalty, and transformation.

Together they rise, through blood and memory, betrayal and grace. What begins as protection turns to devotion. What feels like survival becomes the kind of love that melts even the hardest edges.

This is the story of hearts thawed by touch, a family built from ash, and a future forged in tenderness. And through it all, love remains—the one force fierce enough to melt what was never meant to break.

The Girl Who Melted Ice: The Heart Behind the Cold (The Hearts That Melted the Ice Trilogy Book 1)

Previously published as A Dark and Callous Soul: In Love With a Psychopath by Stan Hendriks.

Yua believes in beauty, in goodness, in silver linings most people overlook. She lives with heart, not caution, trusting her instincts even when the world feels unsteady. But everything changes when she witnesses a brutal murder and becomes the target of...

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The Girl Who Melted Ice: The Promise Between Hearts (The Hearts That Melted the Ice Trilogy Book 2)

Previously published as A Dark and Callous Soul: Till Death do us Part by Stan Hendriks.

Chris and Yua were never meant to be ordinary, but that’s exactly why they work. Their bond is carved from chaos and quiet devotion—growing stronger with every battle they’ve faced. Now, after everything, they’re finally ready to take the next step. Not...

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The Girl Who Melted Ice: The Family Their Hearts Built (The Hearts That Melted the Ice Trilogy Book 3)

Previously published as A Dark and Callous Soul: Family by Stan Hendriks.

Now husband and wife, Yua and Chris finally have the life they dreamed of. With their castle slowly rising and triplets on the way, everything feels wrapped in possibility. The love between them is stronger than ever—tested, forged, and tender in ways neither of them...

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