Erin Hahn has a knack for writing romance with heart, and realness, and layers. I love how she connects the casts of her novels and loved to see some old faves make "supporting cast" appearances as our main characters worked through their issues and found their way home to each other. Definitely recommend reading her other books with those supporting characters (Shelby/Cameron in Built to Last, Lorelai/Huck in Friends Don't Fall in Love). However, Catch and Keep could be read as a standalone.

I really liked Maren and Joe, loved the kids and family members, and most of all the dog. This is a slow burning, breath of fresh air.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!! So cozy & heartwarming!! Maren & Joe FOREVER!! <3
The banter was great, the spice was the perfect amount, I loved the autistic representation in the book! This one will be purchased for my trophy shelf!

This book resonated with me on a personal level for multiple reasons. The Northwoods in Wisconsin and the culture of fishing and just plain being outdoorsy is in my blood. I'm a WI girl born and raised and Erin did an amazing job of bringing Northwoods living to the page.

The story itself was an amazing read from start to finish and I love the multiple tropes that came into play here. Brother's best friend, single dad, small town romance, she hit the nail on the head on all counts! For me, Anders and Lucy stole the book through a lot of it. Between Anders dealing with feelings of abandonment as a young child and depictions of Lucy's autism, Erin also hit the nail on the head here. Between personal experiences in my childhood and as a mother, the way she wrote the children's characters was detailed, realistic, and heart wrenching. I was able to put myself in each character's mind while reading every page.

The romance between Maren and Joe felt incredibly natural in both its pace and the challenges they faced along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed how their romance began as more of a friendship before blossoming into more and when the spice came, it did not disappoint!

I will definitely be adding Erin to my must read author list in the future!

I absolutely loved this book!! I couldn’t put it down.
I just loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book.

Erin Hahn always seems to be a winner at my library. I loved the setting especially- the upper Midwest doesn't get a lot of love, so I really appreciated all the local call-outs!

Four Stars! Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn.

This was a sweet read that really grabs your heart. Sweet characters you fall in love with instantly. Maran and Joe(Josiah) were both so good together. Add in the most adorable kids and you have the recipe for a sweet romance that makes the heart melt. I enjoyed this book throughly. Would recommend to any romance reader.

I'm a big fan of certain tropes, and I'm not ashamed of that in the least. This is a brother's best friend, known since childhood, single dad, need a fresh start book. HOWEVER, this book is a breath of fresh air in the things that are different.

One of the children is autistic, and this is portrayed in such a beautiful way. This isn't a poor me or burdensome thing, but a child who can thrive in the right enviroment.
Maren has been fishing since she was a child and is one of the best. The role of the more outdoorsy person always seems to belong to the male character and I kind of loved that he was bad at fishing.
Josiah is what a father should be. He knows where he messed up in the past, and he knows what is best for his children. He might be one of my favorite and most realistic male characters I've read in a while.
Maren's brother, Liam, is a character I wanted to punch so many times. While her two best friends are so suportive.

Overall, I loved this book.

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This is my first book by Erin Hahn & let me just say I think I’ve found a new author that I love!

After a ‘proposal gone wrong,’ Maren retreats to her childhood lake to spend some time fixing up the bait shop that was left to her by a family friend. There she runs into Joe, a childhood family friend. Joe is all grown up, is recently divorced, and has two kiddos he is caring for. Joe also happens to be Maren’s brother’s best friend. This book was sweet (& a bit spicy) and gave me all the summer romance feels I was looking for.

Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this ARC. This book is released October 15th - definitely add it to your list!!
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At thirty-three, Maren Laughlin's just turned down her boyfriend’s proposal, walked away from her decade-long position as a park ranger, and returned to her childhood vacation spot in Northern Wisconsin to accept her inheritance: a decrepit waterfront bait shop. Which just happens to be next door to her brother's best friend and his kids.

Josiah Cole has made some missteps in his life, but he's learning to navigate post divorce and single dad life along with running his family's northern woods resort. Maren was always the younger sister but now he's noticing she's grown up.

Things between Maren and Joe are easy. So easy, they’re fully immersed in the middle before they even decide to begin. It’s not a question of should they, but rather can they make it last?

My thoughts: I loved this book! Maren and Joe were such likeable and relatable characters, I never want characters to be perfect so showing the flaws is a plus for me. I enjoyed the moments with them alone as well as with the kids. I don't always love the brother's best friend trope but I thought this one was very well done. I wish there had been a little more information about Marens past with the fishing channel, more in depth discussion. I also thought more could've been done with the Bryce storyline but maybe that's because I enjoy a good thriller type book too. I will be recommending this book when it comes out!

My review will be on goodreads and posted to Instagram closer to the release date!

Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn is a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that radiates both heat and wholesomeness, making it a delightful read. Set against the backdrop of Northern Wisconsin, this cozy tale follows Maren Laughlin, who, after a series of life-changing events, decides to take charge of her life.

The chemistry between Maren and Josiah Cole, the local resort owner and single dad, is palpable and beautifully developed. Their relationship feels natural and effortless, adding to the charm of the story. Hahn's portrayal of Josiah's children, especially Lucy, who is on the autism spectrum, is sensitive and respectful, adding depth to the narrative.

The book has received high praise for its character development and storyline, with readers particularly appreciating Maren's strength and determination. Hahn's writing style creates a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for curling up with on a chilly fall or winter day. Overall, Catch and Keep is a feel-good romance that will leave you with a warm heart and a smile on your face.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Erin Hahn for granting me access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this book. Gave me such happy good vibes throughout. The characters are perfect you just want the best for all of them. I docked one star because there was one part of the storyline that I felt needed a bit more developing and I was waiting most of the book for something to happen that never fully did. Otherwise, loved the story, the setting and everything !! Such a cozy read for the fall and winter

AHHHHH MAREN'S STORY!!! I was so excited to see this book come across my shelf, Maren was such an interesting secondary character in the first two stories in this inter-connected universe, and I was most looking forward to reading her story! Erin Hahn did not disappoint, her character development and storyline is always spot on, and I found myself counting down the moments until I could pick it up again! Josiah (Joe) is a military veteran, divorced, single dad with two kids, one of whom is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Kids with ASD have a special place in my heart as that is what I do for my career, and I am always a bit apprehensive when I read a synapsis that mentions individuals with neurodivergence. There was no need to worry here though, Erin Hahn did a beautiful job bringing Lucy's character to life and paying respectful homage to her autism. Maren of course was an amazing main character, so strong, so determined, and so brave! I even want to reread the first two books to re-catch the little snippits of Maren because I just love her so much! 5 stars!

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I have been so excited for Maren’s book. We first met Maren in “Built to Last” and “Friends Don’t Fall In Love” as she watched her best friends Shelby and Lorelei each find their happily ever after. Maren is a Park Ranger in Michigan and has fled town after a humiliating proposal gone wrong. She escapes to Wisconsin where she has inherited a dilapidated bait shop and apartment that she plans to renovate while figuring out her next step. Almost immediately she runs into Josiah Cole, her brother’s best friend and single Dad to two ADORBALE children!
I think the kids, Anders and Lucy were possibly my favorite part of the story…especially when Lucy calls herself “Maren’s baby” 🥺
The romance between Maren and Josiah was so perfectly sweet. Pretty low-angst. Josiah’s ex isn’t really an issue but does create an opportunity for Maren to show how dedicated she is to Josiah and his kids. This books just left me feeling all warm and happy pretty much the whole time!

This was cute! I pictured Maren as a retired influencer who got tired of the spotlight, and is ready for a different type of adventure with a family. Josiah, the love interest, was wholesome, and his kids were portrayed well as kids (age-appropriate behavior and expressions) which was appreciated. I would recommend this as a summer and fall romance for folks looking for a more outdoorsy vibe.

Erin Hahn could write grocery lists, chores, and rewrites of the dictionary and I’d still read them.

You always know what you’re going to get when you read an Erin Hahn book:
1. Romance
2. Brilliant music and playlists
3. Strong, Independent women and men who love them

“Catch and Keep” is an excellent example of the brilliance that is an Erin Hahn novel. She writes very comfortable, cozy novels about strong women who are taking their lives in their own hands and making positive, proactive choices for themselves. Maren runs from a toxic relationship and tries to regain her life and independence. Hahn writes her women as if they were my best friend telling me a story, someone whose language I speak and whose experiences were my own. It feels like reading the diary of someone I love, but I’m not in trouble and it’s not a secret.

I love all of Erin Hahn’s novels and this is no exception. Maren joins Shelby and Lorelai on the shelf of badass ladies and I’m so glad the world gets to know them.

Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn is a really adorable contemporary romance centering around Maren, a former youtube star who has a passion in fishing, and Joe, a single father and Maren’s brothers best friend. Maren moves back to her hometown after receiving a building in a family friend’s will. She works to rebuild and model the building for sale while also reacquainting herself with Joe and his family.

The plot of this story is absolutely adorable and I found myself hooked. Once I got about 20% into the story, I read it all in one day. The story is unique, but also follows the template of a normal contemporary romance, which I enjoyed. The characters were relatable and easy to follow, and Maren was a strong and realistic female character, which is something I am always looking for. I really enjoyed reading this book.

Overall, I would give this book a 3.75/5 stars. It was a really fun read and lacked a third-act breakup, which is kind of a pet peeve of mine. It was unique and cute. I would recommend it to any romance readers out there and am planning to now read the rest of the series, which I had not read before starting this one. I am a new Erin Hahn fan!

I absolutely loved this cute, slow burn, brother’s best friend romance that was a quick and easy read. It was my first Erin Hahn book and definitely won't be my last. Maren and Joe are cute together so you will be you rooting for them to be together. I felt that the character were actually mature and were their ages 34/38 which a few books I've recently read with characters in their 30s felt like they were in their 20s instead. I also loved how Maren took to Joes kids and their interactions together, she was much better suited for them than their own mother. I definitely didnt realize until after I finished the book that it was part of a triology but it was still good to read as a stand alone.

First off, the cover. So crisp, so cute, so fall! Makes me want to head to immediately to northern Wisconsin. This book is the third in a trio that follows the love lives of three friends, and this one has all the tropes: sports (fishing!), friends-to-lovers, brother’s best friend, single dad.

Maren grew up fishing, had some early YouTube success, then became a park ranger. A series of personal and professional setbacks send her back to Wisconsin to claim an inheritance of a bait shop. There she runs into Joe, childhood crush and best friend of her oldest brother Liam. Joe is a divorced father of two, former Marine and manager of his family resort. Maren and Joe hit it off, become friends, then lovers. His family loves her, his kids love her.

The only real roadblocks to the romance were Maren’s brother and Joe’s ex-wife. Liam treated Maren more like she was sixteen instead of a successful woman in her 30s. Kiley, the ex, was written as a Disney villain. There was also an unnecessary stalker sub-plot that offered no payoff in the end.

While this was an easy read, there wasn’t much character development so I didn’t get as invested as I wanted to be. Still, I’d recommend it as a light weekend book.

I adore Erin Hahn's writing. Every Hahn book feels like coming home, and Catch and Keep was no exception. There's something about a lake book that always hits me in the nostalgia feels. The sense of community, feet swinging off of docks, fish on lines, men in swim trunks... It's such a sweet and close and intimate setting.
Joe and Maren are an explosively adorable couple with bonkers chemistry. And I adored the support Maren showed for single dad Joe and his kids. The scene where Joe stands up to Maren's brother will live rent free in my head forever. Like FOREVER. I highlighted so many gorgeous and emotional and sexy lines in this book and I can't wait for the world to read it.
Erin is an auto buy author for me, one of my favorite romance authors in the game, and a genius at balancing tension and story and emotion. Every time I read one of her books I end up turning pages so fast steam rises from my kindle. All the stars!

I received this book as an ARC on Netgalley but all opinions are my own.

"Catch and Keep" is a heartwarming romance that captures the essence of a feel-good fall read. The slow-burn romance between Maren and Josiah is beautifully depicted, and their bond feels genuine and endearing. Hahn's portrayal of special needs children is commendable, adding depth and authenticity to the story. While the relationship development could have been more nuanced, the overall cozy atmosphere and engaging characters make this a delightful read perfect for escaping into. Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!