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Maria E. Monteiro

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Born

Valpariso, Chile

Website

http://MariaEMonteiro.com

Twitter

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Genre

Young Adult, Romance

Member Since

November 2011

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Maria E Monteiro was born in Chile, but grew up in Sleepy Hollow NY. She has been writing since she was a little girl. Her love for reading and writing led her to obtain a BA in English and a Masters in Literacy. Maria loves to write about the small moments that become huge when falling in love. Hold on Tight is Maria E. Monteiro's debut YA novel. Her love of writing accompanies her love for music. When she is not writing, Maria can be found at a rock concert or dancing around her house. ...more

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A Letter to My 10 Year Self about Finding Love and Losing it

I’ve been asked a lot lately when my next book is coming out. I’m so sorry to all of you have been waiting. The dates on Goodreads have changed a lot. My life this year took a weird turn and I had to but writing on the back burner. I’m now back at it in […]

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Average rating: 3.79 · 651 ratings · 63 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	Because of You 3.68 avg rating — 433 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hold on Tight (Hold on Tight, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letting Go (Hold on Tight, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wreck Me 3.80 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Beautiful Mess 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letting Go: Volume 2 (Hold on Tight) by Mrs. Maria E. Monteiro (2012-12-11) by Maria E. Monteiro (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Your lips are the only stimulant I need.”
― Faith Sullivan, Come What May

tags: new-adult, new-adult-contemporary-romance, new-adult-fiction, new-adult-lit, new-adult-romance

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“What is it about guys named Adam?”
― Faith Sullivan, Come What May

tags: new-adult, new-adult-contemporary-romance, new-adult-fiction, new-adult-lit, new-adult-romance

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“He is who he is, but it's not enough for me. I want more. I don't want him for just a night. I want him beside me every night.”
― Faith Sullivan, Come What May

tags: new-adult, new-adult-contemporary-romance, new-adult-fiction, new-adult-lit, new-adult-romance

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“You are my heart now. Whatever happens to you happens to me.”
― Faith Sullivan, Hold Me Tight

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