House of Cryos Series by Veronica Lancet

When serial killer Marlowe Spencer-Astor stumbles upon Minnie, a mysterious homeless girl, he thinks he's found the perfect next victim. But soon, odd things start happening around her. Technology glitches, time stands still, and every man who sees her becomes instantly obsessed with her. Including Marlowe. He may want to strangle her most days, but he also wants to feed her, take care of her and kill every man who even looks in her direction... moreWhen serial killer Marlowe Spencer-Astor stumbles upon Minnie, a mysterious homeless girl, he thinks he's found the perfect next victim. But soon, odd things start happening around her. Technology glitches, time stands still, and every man who sees her becomes instantly obsessed with her. Including Marlowe. He may want to strangle her most days, but he also wants to feed her, take care of her and kill every man who even looks in her direction. Just as Marlowe recognizes that there is something seriously wrong with his new captive, he becomes unwittingly involved in an ancient battle between gods and demons that threatens the very fabric of the universe. And as his obsession with Minnie grows, he realizes he'd do anything to keep her. Even going up against the most powerful god in the universe who wants Minnie for his own nefarious purposes. But is Marlowe powerful enough to stop him? Of Ice and Villains is a dark fantasy romance that blends the macabre sensibilities of Dexter with the supernatural thrills of The Exorcist. When a serial killer becomes the pawn in an eternal struggle between good and evil, no one's soul is safe. Previously titled Mayhem and Minnie. less

He's a neurotic serial killer. She's his sweet, innocent maid. Or...is she? Marlowe Spencer-Astor is a killer in crisis. It’s been one hundred seventy-four days since his last murder, and not even therapy—forced upon him by his overbearing mother—can reignite his bloodlust. But then he stumbles upon Minnie. She's filthy, half-starved and homeless.She's the one. The perfect victim. His missing muse.There’s just one problem—he can’t seem to kill her... moreHe's a neurotic serial killer. She's his sweet, innocent maid. Or...is she? Marlowe Spencer-Astor is a killer in crisis. It’s been one hundred seventy-four days since his last murder, and not even therapy—forced upon him by his overbearing mother—can reignite his bloodlust. But then he stumbles upon Minnie. She's filthy, half-starved and homeless.She's the one. The perfect victim. His missing muse.There’s just one problem—he can’t seem to kill her.Instead, Marlowe hires her as his maid, convincing himself that he’s merely biding his time, perfecting his plan. But the longer she stays, the stranger things become.Time stands still. Technology glitches. Every man who lays eyes on her is instantly bewitched—including Marlowe himself.He tells himself he hates her, that she triggers every neurosis he has. But the truth is far more disturbing: he wants to protect her, take care of her and kill anyone who dares covet what’s his.By the time Marlowe realizes that Minnie is far more than she seems, he becomes embroiled in an ancient war between gods and demons. And when the most powerful god in the universe sets his sights on his Minnie, Marlowe is faced with an impossible choice: walk away and survive… or fight for the woman he was never supposed to want.Even if it means damning himself for eternity...of Ice and Villains is a dark fantasy romance featuring a DARK AND OBSESSIVE HERO. Please only read if you're comfortable with this. It's the first book in the House of Cryos trilogy and was previously known as Mayhem and Minnie. less

The highly anticipated second installment in the epic love story of Marlowe and Minnie is here!Minerva ‘Minnie’ An’Yan broke the ultimate divine law—she fell in love with the enemy. As a runaway goddess, she spent years in hiding, knowing the gods wanted her punished for her transgressions.But when she’s finally captured, she faces more than just execution... moreThe highly anticipated second installment in the epic love story of Marlowe and Minnie is here!Minerva ‘Minnie’ An’Yan broke the ultimate divine law—she fell in love with the enemy. As a runaway goddess, she spent years in hiding, knowing the gods wanted her punished for her transgressions.But when she’s finally captured, she faces more than just execution. Azerius, the most powerful god in existence, doesn’t just want her dead—he wants the true identity of Marlowe, the man she risked everything for.Except even Minnie doesn’t know who Marlowe really is.She’s loved him across lifetimes, under different names, but his real identity has always remained a mystery.Now, trapped between a vengeful god and the echoes of a love she can’t escape, Minnie must unravel the secrets of her past before they destroy her. And in the process, she must answer the most important question:Who is Marlowe?'of Sins and Sacrifice' is the SECOND BOOK in the House of Cryos Trilogy and CANNOT be read as a standalone. less