This is such fun book. It really is a fish out of water romance in the sense that one of the protagonist finds themselves in a situation and a place that they weren’t expecting to be. I love the Panter and you really rooted for the characters to fall along the way. The side characters just added to the story. It’s a delightful book.

A great read. Maren reconnect with Joe after running away from her life. I wanted everything to work out for them. I loved the setting of this book.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a little backlogged with my ARCs but working diligently to get caught up. I really enjoyed this sweet romantic comedy! It had a like spice, but not too much. I don’t believe I’ve read the other books in this series but I honestly didn’t know it was a series until after. It worked incredibly well as a stand alone and could be read all by itself. The banter was cute, romance in abundance, and left me with a smile on my face. I would recommend to anyone who likes romantic comedies with a sweet happily ever after!

Catch and Keep is a sweet and endearing romance novel set around a fishing resort and the holidays. It has a single day, older brother best friend trope going on but the kids are adorable, the dad is sweet and basically perfect, and the female lead is just a good person. The complications are the usual - brother doesnt approve, ex wife is a nightmare but its resolved fairly easily and doesnt truly impact too much the relationship. Its a little bit of a slow build up to the romance but it set the stage for truly why these two belong together and how to create a happy family. It was enjoyable to see characters from previous stories as well.

This one is a daily one of my top reads by Erin Hahn. I knew after reading Built to Last and enjoying it, that I was eager for Maren’s story. It turns out, Maren’s might be my favorite of the series.

I found Maren’s story so relatable and authentic. After a failed relationship, and work setback she finds herself at loose ends. She’s a woman going into her mid thirties, she’s trying to find what fits and makes her happy, what her next steps are - muddling her way both through her own feelings and expectations and that of her family / loved ones.

Enter Joe, her older brother’s long time best friend, single dad and small town sweetheart. He’s tackling his own journey with two young kids and trying to do right by them, while trying to find his peace after a rough divorce.

I loved Maren and Joe together, their dynamic was lovely and it was interesting to see them grow into a new relationship and each others lives. I adore a love story where the characters are a bit more mature, and seeing how a romance or life building plays out when you have more that you each bring to the table.

I also loved that the story didn’t just mention Joe as a single dad but made it real and a focus. The kids played a big role in the book and got plenty of on page time as well.

Overall just a romantic, charming, and sweet book. It made me smile, brought some tears to my eyes and left me feeling content yet wistful to leave that world behind. Definitely one I’ll recommend and I’m already looking forward to what Ms Hahn writes next.


Tropes / Elements of note:

Single Parent Romance
Long time family friends
Siblings Best Friend
Autistic representation
Small Town

Good grief, this book was adorable!! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this one and adored every second of it. The setting, the characters, the backstory….it was so charming and I sat with a grin on my face the entire time.

Easily one of my favorite reads of the year.

Third in a series, but works as a standalone; I loved reading Maren's story. After saying no to a wedding proposal, Maren flees to Wisconsin, where she spent her summers growing up, and the tiny bait shop/cabin she inherited. Once there, she finds Joe--previously thought of as just a friend of her older brothers.

Joe is now a sexy single dad, running his parents' inn and raising his two kids. The two feel drawn to each other immediately, but Hahn does a wonderful job of illustrating their chemistry and attraction, not just some sort of insta-love. The two have a history, yes, but also hangups. Maren is getting over her breakup and Joe is a divorced, busy father.

Maren is a great character; it's wonderful for her to have her own book. She's just... Maren. Tougher than she thinks, figuring out life, totally knowledgeable about fishing and willing to do the dirty work of fixing up an old bait shack.

Joe, meanwhile, is a dreamboat, and his kids are adorable. I don't blame Maren for falling for all of them. I did too. Hahn deftly explores the topic of autism through Joe's younger daughter, but never strays into trope or treacly territory.

If you've read the first two books in this series, you'll be excited to see appearances from Maren's BFFs Lorelai and Shelby and their beaus. But this story is truly Maren's, digging into her old days as "Musky Maren," a fishing YouTube Star (a Musky is a fish, don't worry). It makes some wonderful points about how women are treated simply because they dared to put a piece of themselves on the Internet--and how men feel they are owed something in return for that appearance. Her older brother has a big role, making Maren feel bad about herself and generally just being a jerk.

Still, this is a sentimental and lovely book. When it ended, I thought, "that was perfect." It's a wonderful blend of romantic, sexy, and sweet. The lake acts as another character, providing a wonderful summer/camp-like atmosphere, even as winter sets in.

I love a story that is easy to read--that makes you laugh and smile. CATCH AND KEEP is that book. It's just fun to read (even though it has its serious moments) and makes you happy while reading it. The characters are great and easy to root for, and it offers a wonderful wrap-up for Maren, Shelby, and Lorelai. And Maren and Joe are pretty awesome too, illustrating that not everyone takes the same journey to find one another.

After turning down her boyfriend’s proposal and derailing any chance of a promotion at work, 33 year old Maren moves back home to her Northern Wisconsin town. She inherited a bait shop and home that are both falling apart from an old family friend and she decides it's time to fix them up. There she runs into Joe, her brother’s best friend who is a divorced single dad now. He owns a few cabins in the area and offers Maren a place to stay.
I Love Erin Hahn’s writing and this book was one of my favorites by her. I am not in any way an outdoorsy person, but Erin managed to make me want to spend some time in a secluded cabin. I adored the close-knit families in this story and Joe’s daughter Lucy has a special plce in my heart. I also loved Joe and Maren together and how they slowly fell for each other even though they tried hard to fight it. This book was so good!
Zura Johnson and Michael Norman Johnson did a phenomenal job bringing the audiobook to life. I could listen to their narration all day, it was so engaging!
Thank you to SMP Romance, Spotify Audiobooks, and NetGalley for the advance copies.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, NetGalley and Erin Hahn for the ARC of Catch and Keep! I LOVED it!

There wasn't a single thing I didn't love about this book (besides Kylie). I loved that Maren was a fisherwoman. I loved Joe as the single dad. I thought the two of them worked so well together. There was a solid plot and storyline, with a little bit of psycho tension, an over protective brother, and really cute kids! I haven't seen any buzz about this one on Booksta and I can't believe it! If you're into romances, this one is worth it! The outdoorsy backdrop adds so much character and charm. Catch and Keep is an all around great time!

This is out now so go grab a copy
I am really not into the girl that runs away from a guy to end up with her older brothers best friend kind of story but this one kept my attention and I enjoyed reading a few chapters every evening before bed, I could easily have read this in one setting but life and such always get in the way. It doesn't hurt that this was set at a lake resort either.

My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I can’t recall reading any other single dad troupes but it may be my new troupe of choice!

After a breakup and questioning her choices in life, Maren returns to her favorite family vacation spot, the lakes of Wisconsin, from her childhood. She reconnects with her brother’s best friend, Joe, a newish single dad.

She consistently starts showing up for Joe and his kids. Her relationship with his kids really is the one that got me. She pursued a connection with each of them by using her knowledge of fishing and her fun dog to make a connection.

This novel was layered with heavy topics but through it all Maren and Joe were such a source of comfort for one another and weather through it together.

I just learned this is the 3rd book in a series but totally worked as a stand alone read! Check this one out for a slow-burn, warm and fuzzy romance!

I debated requesting this book; I'm so glad I did!

Catch and Keep is the perfect tale of two people who have lived a life (or part of it, anyway) and are ready to move on and do their best with what they have left. I adored the main characters.(and their names.) Maren and Josiah are presented as adult characters dealing with adult (including "parent-related") things set in Wisconsin. The attraction is obvious but, as responsible adults, will Maren and Joe be able to balance all of their responsibilities in addition to their desires for each other?

This book was everything . . . and now I need to book a trip to Wisconsin. :)

Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the copy. Catch and Keep is Erin Hahn’s third adult book. It is part of a series, but can be read alone. I previously read the other two books, and I enjoyed Catch and Keep the must. It’s follows Maren as she flees her life in Michigan to north Wisconsin to fix up her inheritance. While there she reconnects with Joe, a single father who she’s known since childhood. I really enjoyed the story and all the different aspects. Even though I’m not big on fishing, it was written in a way where you don’t need to know much. I highly recommend if you want a single dad romance story.

“You paid attention. You noticed and you didn’t wait for an invitation. You just came over and filled the hole I didn’t even realize was there. For my kids, sure, but in me as well.”

Things are not going well for Maren. After breaking up with her boyfriend of a year and being passed over for a big promotion at work, she packs up all her things and heads to Wisconsin, to a place that’s always felt like home. What should only be a temporary stay, while Maren works on some property that was left to her, turn into more, when she starts to fall for Joe, who happens to be her brothers oldest friend, and his two adorable children.

I love single-dad romances, and this one did not disappoint . The kids, Anders and Lucy, were so precious. I loved watching the for their own special bond with Maren.

Maren has not been having the best time lately, and can’t help but feel behind compared to her friends and her siblings, which I found extremely relatable. I loved watching her figure things out and do what was best for her, and mostly important do what made her happy. Joe was the absolutely sweetest and most caring dad. The chemistry and tension between him and Maren was great and I loved reading about them falling hard for each other.

This was such a sweet and cozy romance, and the perfect fall read. I devoured this book in two days over the weekend, and can’t too thinking about it and the characters and the beautiful setting. Thank you to the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of the things that I love about Hahn’s writing is that she writes in Dual POV, has since the beginning. But she not only writes in Dual POV, she makes sure to include everyday things, such as insecurities both physical and emotional in both the female and male POV.

She also makes sure that both POVs have or create a community around them with which to talk. About anything and everything. I adore the way Hahn writes relationships, with so much mutual gusto and no qualms about it. Maren and Joe were absolutely adorable.

The way they didn’t really fight their feelings and just cautiously dived in was perfect. To speak nothing of the best characters of all, the children. Anders was just about the cutest, mightiest man there ever was and Lucy was honestly so lovable from the start, I don’t know how what happened in the book happened.

I was right there with Maren and her feelings. The other thing I absolutely adore about Hahn’s writing is her chapter titles are song titles and my type of neurospicy is one where just the name or part of a lyric will trigger the song playing in my head. It makes for a really good playlist.

The joy in CaK is real and absolutely wonderful. I loved it.

Catch and Keep is a delightful romance that had just the right balance of charm, chemistry, and heart. The characters were lovable, and their story kept me engaged from start to finish. This was my first read by the author, and it certainly won’t be my last. If you’re looking for a sweet and satisfying romance, I highly recommend this one.

Thank you to the publisher for this Arc. This Arc was provided in exchange for my honest review

single dad and brothers best friend? YES PLEASEEEE. Maren and Joe were perfect together! I loved these two but what i loved even more was how amazing Maren was with his kids, like so sweet! This was definitely a slow burn and i was all for it! These two had amazing chemistry and i really enjoyed this one! Will definitely be reading more by Erin in the future!

Thank you for providing me with an early copy - this book was SUPER cute and I really loved it. Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and it was just done really well.

"Catch and Keep" was a too-sweet-for-words novel that had such an endearing cast of characters, layers of compelling conflicts, and extra steaminess on the side.

I loved Maren and her passion for fishing and the outdoors. She's a relatable character who just wants to be seen as capable and good enough as a sibling, a romantic partner, and an employee.

Sweet, warmhearted Joe is a fantastic single dad raising his kids with unwavering love and devotion. He owns up to his past mistakes and works hard to do better in the future.

I loved the bond that forms between Maren and Joe's kids as well as the one that reforms between Maren and Joe. She's patient, respectful, and supportive, never overstepping. She seamlessly fitted into their day-to-day life.

I was quite entertained by this heartwarming read. Erin Hahn did a great job depicting how difficult but doable starting over and confidently planning a new future can be. She made the picturesque northern Wisconsin setting feel like home, a welcoming place with open arms. I look forward to more books by Hahn in the future.

Thanks again St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the e-ARC to read in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed this one. Maren and Joe had great chemistry. Maren filled the void that had been missing in Joe’s life. I loved the way Maren stepped in and cared for Joes kids as if they were her own. I did however hate the parts with Liam. I get his warnings to Maren about not getting involved with his best friend but his treatment towards her was so uncalled for. I can’t believe no one had said anything to him earlier. This one is perfect if you love brothers best friend, lake vibes, and single dad themes.