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Hold Me Today By Maria Luis




Hold Me Today (Put A Ring On It Book 1) by [Luis, Maria]I went back and forth on whether this book deserved 4 stars or 5, and I decided to go with 4. I really liked this book! There is so much cultural richness woven throughout this story, I couldn’t help but devour every word and yearn for more. After gladly submerging myself in the world Luis created, I wish I was Greek!
Hold Me Today by Maria Luis is an entertaining romance that delves deeper as our main girl, Mina, has to come to terms with her insecurities and lifelong struggles. Luis does a truly amazing job rounding out our main characters, Mina and Nick, making the reader fall head over heels in love. Honestly, I wanted to strangle Mina when she was being stubborn and hard on herself, but after learning about her upbringing, I can understand "the why" behind her behavior. Being able to put yourself in a character’s head and understand the motivation behind her insecurities and actions shows the talent the author possesses in character development.


Well written and fully developed, I am excited to read more by Maria Luis! Hold Me Today leaves you feeling lighter and itching for more. I recommend it to anyone who likes a contemporary romance with a little more to offer.

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-XOXO Racheal



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