@DinjaHoitink
Hiii just wanted to see if you have posted the second book of merman’s hold bc I cannot find it(perhaps whattpad is being stupid again)
Hi there so sorry I completely forgot due to a way to busy week I’ll make sure to post it tonight! Thanks for your support and patience
Hey everyone!
Due to popular demand, I’m so excited to announce that the sequel to The Merman’s Hold will be released tomorrow evening! ✨
Some of you may already know, but outside of writing I’m currently in basic training for the military, on my way to becoming a petty officer and eventually an army nurse (I’m already a nurse, so this is the next big step!). I’m nearing the end of training—about 14 weeks left—but this stage is the toughest. Any injury now would set me back months, so it’s all or nothing.
In two weeks, I’ll be going completely off-grid for an important exam. For two weeks straight it’ll be little sleep, little food, no showers, and a whole lot of physical and mental challenges. Honestly, I’m a bit nervous about it, but I’m determined to push through.
In the meantime, I’ve been working hard on drafts for Book 2. I’ll refine the first chapter and post it here on Monday. After that, updates might come a little slower because of training—but now you know the reason why!
If you’d like to support me and make all this hard work worth it, you can also grab a physical copy of The Merman’s Hold through my website. Your support truly means the world to me, especially during this busy and challenging time.
Thank you all for being patient and for loving Aria and Kaelen’s story as much as I do!
How’s everyone doing?
I had so much fun releasing The Merman’s Hold as a paperback — it’s been such a dream come true! Have you checked out my website yet?
✨ Book 2 is in the works, don’t worry! BUT… as some of you know, I’ve joined the defence force this year, and life has gotten a bit hectic (read: crazy busy). So the first chapters might take a little longer to appear than planned.
In the meantime, if you’ve enjoyed the story and want to support me as a writer (and reader in uniform ;) ), you can grab your own copy of The Merman’s Hold on my website. It really helps me continue doing what I love — and I’ve got so many new ideas brewing for future books!
Thanks for sticking with me — your support means the world!
Stay salty,
Dinja
Is there a book 2 of The Merman's Hold? I love the story
✨ It’s HERE! ✨
My book The Merman’s Hold is officially OUT NOW!
If you’ve been following Aria’s story from her early days on Wattpad… it’s time to dive into the final, fully polished version — now available as a paperback!
Dark ocean fantasy, morally grey romance, underwater danger… and a merman who’ll do anything to keep the girl he’s claimed.
You can grab your own copy here:
https://print.24bookprint.com/dinjahoitink
Thank you all for the support, the reads, and the love. I’m so excited to finally share this version with you.
✨ BIG NEWS: Tomorrow is the day!!
The Merman’s Hold will be officially launched into the world as a real, hold-it-in-your-hands book!
If you’ve followed Aria and Kaelen’s story here — from its very first messy chapter — thank you. You made this possible.
Want to support me (and grab a swoony, morally grey underwater romance in the process)?
✨ You can buy the book starting tomorrow (June 21st)!
✨ Check out my website: https://print.24bookprint.com/dinjahoitink
Let’s make this launch unforgettable
xo,
Dinja
Only 6 more days until The Merman’s Hold is officially out in the world!
Next Saturday — June 21st — it will be real, published, out there, and I’m honestly a little emotional ✨
♂️ There’s romance. There’s danger. There’s a possessive merman who says things like:
“You’ll learn to breathe as we do… That world you cling to? It was never meant for you.”
Curious yet?
I’d love to hear what you’re most excited for! The ocean vibes? The morally grey characters? The mystery? Or just the dramaaa? Perhaps holding the physical book and placing it on your bookshelf?
This has been such a passion project, and I’m so grateful for every single one of you here on Wattpad who supported my writing journey. You’re the real MVPs
follow me on Instagram for the occasional update quote or just pretty pictures!
15 DAYS TO GO!
The countdown has officially started — The Merman’s Hold releases on June 21st!
This ocean-themed fantasy is full of danger, tension, and romance — and I can’t wait for you to meet the characters who’ve completely stolen my heart.
There’s something magical about seeing the story come to life in print.
I just unboxed the very first copy, and YES — it’s real, and it’s beautiful.
Want to see sneak peeks, the cover reveal, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos?
I’m sharing everything over on Instagram:
@dinjahoitink
More updates coming soon.
We’re almost there!
BIG NEWS!
My book, The Merman’s Hold, is officially launching on June 21st! ✨
I still can't believe I get to say this—but thanks to YOU, I'm self-publishing this beautiful story. Your support made it possible. Truly.
While Mermay might be finished, I believe there's always room for powerful, emotional mermaid (-merman) stories—and Aria's journey is one I can't wait to share in full.
From the first chapter I posted here to every comment, theory, and encouraging message—you helped shape this book. You believed in Aria's raw, messy, emotional story, and because of that, I had the courage to keep going. To finish. To publish.
️ Mark your calendars: June 21st.
That's when Aria's story officially hits the world—and let me tell you, the final version is stunning. The design, the cover, even the paper quality—it's to die for!
This isn't just my book—it's ours.
Thank you for being part of this journey from day one. Let's celebrate this next chapter together!
Start the countdown:
On June 21st, you'll be able to order your own copy straight from my website:
https://print.24bookprint.com/dinjahoitink
Let the countdown begin! ✨
For those interested, I’m working hard behind the scenes to bring The Merman’s Hold to life in a physical copy! Soon, you’ll be able to follow Arias’ adventure while flipping through the pages and feeling the story come to life. Stay tuned!
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It would have been cool too if when she got back home they realized she was pregnant. But now I’m just letting my imagination run wild ! Again love this book!
I got around to just reading things online and yesterday found this book and it pulled me to download wattpad and read it. I have to say I finished it in one day! I could not put it down. Again, there was this pull to this book, I do feel that Kaelen and Aria do belong and were meant for each other. Maybe something higher we can’t understand. A lot of the things he said and did although obsessive and possessive kind of resonates with myself like how no one in the world Aria lives in will ever truly understand her. Sometimes I feel like that’s the case for me and even though he has his ways of stealing her from a world that’s unknown to her, he seems very confident that in some way somehow they belong with one another. I feel this too. How he mentioned how everything in the ocean is connected. As above so below, so this means in some way they are connected. There’s a reason she was sent to those waters. I think in this world, we can’t see how things can be different we see things our own way based on judgements and what society makes us feel. There was a time men were very protective and warrior like for their women. Most feel Kaelen didn’t love her he was just obsessed but what if there is more to this? he is not apart of her world, so he will not act like apart of the world she knows. He may understand she has a higher purpose that they may both be warriors between land and seas. He did let her go, in ways he did love her ironically to me. She may be the true goddess of Neridia. She may belong both to the seas and to the lands all connected in one. Why did Sepiia basically make a prophecy that he would one day be called to the surface for his destiny!? There’s more to this story so many holes that makes me wonder why it shouldn’t continue. I really hope you do a sequel and series to this. There is more to this story and I would purchase it. You have a gift! Do not ever stop writing!