I rated this Novela 4.5⭐️ I just devoured this spicy novella and it was pure perfection from cover to cover! The ending was the cherry on top. This story revolves around two strangers who connect in a most unconventional way. The sparks and emotions in this book were expertly woven. This is a quick and must-read. Having only read one of her books, I'm already hooked on Lexi's writing style. Thanks to Lexi Davis and NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy.

Great loved the book. Definitely will recommend this book to all my friend. It kept my interest the whole time

Loved this short, spicy, dark romance novella by Lexi Davis! Great as a pallet cleanser.
Hooks you from the very beginning!

Follows our male and female characters as they painstakingly search for a way to fix their problem in the, ahem, bedroom. They both individually enroll the help of a therapist and are paired together.
During their encounter sparks fly, feelings are developed, and the L word is said.

The spice is spicing with this one and is mixed with beautiful and surprising tender moments. Loved the ending and hope there will be more to their story! Can't wait to read more from this author.

A BIG thank you to the author, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book for my honest review.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when starting this novella, but was pleasantly surprised. This was a cute little read with a HEA. Dr. Desire knew exactly who to put together to make their goals a reality, how he did that IDK. I mean yeah there were some cringe moments, none of which stopped me from continuing on with the story. Basically, K and T are two people who just want to be fixed, and Dr. D makes it happen.

Read this book in about 30 minutes. It was a fun little read, way different than anything I’ve ever read. Spicy and emotional. I love the ending and I want to know more about the characters. Lexi needs to write a sequel! ☺️

Such a unique concept execution not quite there for me. Really loved the overall tone and uniqueness of this story and think its great in terms of something new and exciting within the romance world, but found a lot of it clunky.

For a shorter story I wish it flowed more smoothly and certain aspects like Dr. Desire's role and K and T's introduction were more fleshed out. I also do not find it dark in any aspect other than maybe Kristi's inner monologue regarding her self worth at times, so found that description a little misleading.

I wanted to root for Kristi and Trevor more than I did and feel that if Dr. Desire's explanation/presence was different or if the story started further along I think there would've been room for even more depth.

This was a quick read and the subject matter was quite different from what I anticipated. I just wish there was more character development which would have made the FMC and the MMC more relatable. If you want a break from romances and thrillers, you can pick up this novella and enjoy it.

I read one of Lexi Davis’ books for the first time the other day and knew I had to request this novella as soon as I saw it. This is a dark romance, and I was hooked the moment I spotted Taylor Swift lyrics in the dedication. I love how Lexi Davis writes with so much detail, even in a novella, it’s easy to picture the setting and really get to know the characters, while still staying short and sweet. It’s definitely a vulnerable exploration of intimacy and identity in an unconventional setting, and you feel so many emotions while reading. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Lexi Davis’ books when I’m after a spicy read.

Hold Me for Now by Lexi Davis is a short, spicy novella that's a good, emotional read.
While it delivered on heat and sentiment, the characters felt somewhat immature for my liking.
If you're looking for a quick, passionate read with emotional depth, this novella might be for you. Fans of spicy romance will likely enjoy it.
Thanking NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was HOT!! 🥵 whew. But I had such a good time with Kristi and T, and this was such a fast read. Thanks so much to the publishers and NetGalley for the chance to read this one!!

I liked this book and I found it interesting. It was an easy read. I liked the storyline it was a unique scenario to read about. I wish there had more backstory to the characters. I feel like I would have had a better connection to the characters and their struggles if I knew them better. I love how the story ends on the importance of self-love. I think the story sends a great message about the importance of communication in relationships and remembering to love yourself. I want to give this 4 stars but I just feel like it needs a little more.

In this book the characters both have an issue with climaxing during sex. And they both have succumbed to signing up for this "sex therapy" that helps them finally figure out how to orgasm during sex. The topic seems very weird and direct, but the characters are appealing and you end up rooting for both of them and can see the trauma they both have dealt with as they interact with each other. It definitely feels like what an independent film would be like when read, but it dose very much draw you in. I enjoyed the book, and it's a quick read so you don't lose much time if you're not into it.

This was a good novella. Nice quick read. The concept of the story was interesting, I haven’t read anything like it yet. Just hold me for now.

I don’t know how I feel about this book. I’m not typically someone who likes novellas because it’s hard for me to feel any sort of connection with the characters with so little to go off of but there was a lot of emotion between these two. I was immediately intrigued and given that it’s such a short and fast read I knew I’d finish it quickly. Two strangers come together to fix an issue they both have in the most unconventional way. I don’t think their of them expected it to work and I don’t think either one of them thought they’d come out the other side with so much newfound realization about themselves and their lives. The deeper meaning behind the story was beautiful, loving yourself first is so important and being able to openly communicate is one of the most important parts of being in a relationship. It was predicable as far as Trevor getting divorced and ending up back magically in the same place as Kristi, I definitely would read more about their developing relationship after they did the work on themselves and came back together. This book was cringey at times and the unusual way they fixed their issue was a little frightening but overall it wasn’t a bad read. I enjoyed the writing style and I would definitely read more from Lexi Davis!

3.5⭐️

Thank you NetGalley & Lexi Davis for gifting me with the opportunity to give an honest and unfiltered review of Hold Me For Now, let’s fucking dive in shall we

You’re about to walk out that door and take something from me that I can’t name but know I’ll never get back.

Have you ever played Would You Rather? Because theres always that one person who takes it too far and hits you with “Would you rather watch your parents have sex or have a complete stranger watch you have sex?” Yeah… this book was that moment. And Dr. D? He was that stranger.

This was an interesting read. Not something I’d usually go looking for, but I’ve gotta say, the story was pretty good. T and K were both on their own little “fix me” missions, trying to sort out what they thought was broken inside themselves. And then there’s the elusive Dr. D coaching them through it, pushing them to go deep (pun totally intended) and actually connect. With themselves and each other…. And weirdly.. I didn’t hate it. In fact, I kind of vibed with the whole idea. Like, on a literal, chemical level, sex makes people say and feel all kinds of wild shit in the moment, so honestly? It wasn’t as cringy as I expected it to be.

It’s under 100 pages, so don’t show up expecting some intense, soul searching character development. You’re not getting full backstories, trauma dumps and epic side quests. Hold Me For Now was more about emotional connection and healing in a weird, sexy little package. And for that? I can’t really fault it.

This was unexpected! I enjoyed the concept and the small moments of growth, especially for such a short story! The ending was great and I appreciated how invested I got for such a quick read.

📚Hold Me For Now📚
Arc review
Rating 4🌟
Release date: 20th May 2025
This book is only 88 pages full of spice, but it also has the emotional vulnerability mix into it as well. I like how Trevor & Kristi battle through their issues together. Shows us the importance of being with someone we truly trust and have a genuine connection, and you can self grow as well. I need a full book about their story together now 😅

was i OK before this book. well, i dont know. id simply say i couldn't have been because this book changed something in me whether i was conscious of just what it was or not! i couldn't have been OK before this book for the simply reason i hadn't read it. there enough said. review over? i jest...kind of. because i adored this book. Lexi managed to make me giddy romance smile, blush a bit, feel a bit shy. but also wrenched my heart out too. how? ive no idea you will have to ask Lexi what her magic secret is.
this is a very short book so i read it far too quickly. it worked for what it was but i would also have devoured if it was longer too because i didn't want it to end.
its full of vulnerability. its full of heart. its full of being there for yourself but also for another. and its of course about love. its a precious book. and because its so short it feels all the more special. its a definite moment in time where you just feel. you just feel.
read this book it will change your moment. right there it will change your moment.

This was a very unique story and I've never read anything quite like this before. It was such a quick read and I throughly enjoyed it. K and T come together for an experiment to help fill the void they are missing and I think the ending is exactly what everyone wanted. This novella showed the characters experiencing deeply emotional moments. I feel there wasn't much time to outline and describe the characters and what they are going through, beyond just the surface. I believe this would have gained a higher rating from me if it were to have been a bit longer. Overall, I do believe this is a good read and recommend if you're looking for a quick and easy read! Thank you so much Lexi for the ARC!

I was able to read this book because of NetGalley. The first thing that pulled me was the title and then the blurb. I have never read anything from this author before and I love discovering new authors.
It was a short, quick read. It was very enticing and kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought finally it was happening, it all stopped haha Lexi you edged your reader - pun intended.
I really enjoyed the topic and more so the message within. It all comes down to love. For yourself.
Characters were relatable, just when I felt it was getting a little corny, the story switched up and felt more real.
Also, made me miss New York! Thank you for letting me read this story. I recommend it. Specially for a palate cleanser and a quick fun read. The spice was spicing 😆