I really enjoyed this book! The characters were very complex and the setting was gorgeous. I loved the little details, to me they really make the story. I would definitely recommend!

There were parts of this book I really liked. I loved the setting, the small town vibe, and the focus on fishing. I thought that was a unique and fun twist.

The characters felt a little two-dimensional to me. It felt like the author kept throwing out details to try to make the character seem more interesting, without actually doing anything.

A few of the details felt very distracting, overwhelming, and unnecessary:
-the son having female tendencies—Lucy’s autism helped carry the story along, but Anders tendencies did little to nothing, or perhaps read insincere to me? Kind of like a cash grab to include the LGBT community.
-the obsession with the stalker seemed unnecessary. The FMC already struggled with standing up to her brother, so I don’t feel she needed to prove it twice.
-her friends being famous also felt unnecessary and unbelievable to me. I’m not sure what the point was?

I absolutely loved this book! It was a fun and fresh take on a big brothers best friend romance. I found the main characters Maren and Joe to be relatable and enjoyed their connection and chemistry. I thought the cameos of Shelby and Lorelai from previous books were great, as we got to expand on both characters.. While Maren’s brother, Liam annoyed me at times, it added well to the storyline.

Being from Wisconsin, I loved that the plot was lakeside! Probably my favorite part of this book was the heartfelt relationship Maren ended up having with Joe’s kids. This book was a quick read that tugged at my heartstrings and also had some swoonworthy scenes to it.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this. The story telling, writing, setting were all so enjoyable; it's the perfect way to escape. The two main characters and every single supporting character were excellently placed and developed. Maren Laughlin and Josiah Cole are what love stories should be made of always.

More to come at release.

This was my first Erin Hahn book and I’m so freaking glad i read it. It was just, it was so good. It was a nice slow burn with friendship and togetherness.

Maren and Josiah honestly just fit together. And they didn’t even realize they both needed what the other offered until they were deep into a friendship and opened their eyes to the potential they could have.

I loved how Maren learned what she needed to by watching and implementing the things Josiah did for Lucy and what she needed in her day to day life.

The way she wrote about the divorce and the kids feelings, it was top notch.

This book was such a joy to read. I laughed out loud at the banter. I swooned at Josiah and Bon Jovi. I melted with love at Maren at Christmas.

I will recommending this book to all my friends.


*i received an early copy from net galley for an honest review*

Surprising no one, I can with full confidence say that Erin Hahn is my favorite romance author. After reading every single one of her books and being thoroughly delighted, I can also say that Catch and Keep is my favorite one so far.

The characters are always so flawed and relatable, and Maren and Joe were no different. I adored the cameo appearances of Shelby and Lorelai, the well-rounded cast of family and friends, and the way Hahn gives voice to important issues in a way that’s not too in your face. Her delivery is impeccable.
Highly recommend this one!


Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this delightful book. Opinions are my own.

CATCH AND KEEP is a cute, feel-good romance. With the tropes of brother's-best-friend, friends-to-lovers, dual pov, it makes for a fun and breezy read. Maren is great with Josiah's kids and loves the outdoors in northern Wisconsin, what more could Josiah want in a partner? Only problem is Maren is his best friend's little sister. With Maren staying at his resort, how much can he be around her before something gives? After leaving her job and boyfriend, Maren has made a lot of change in her life. She is taking time to figure out what she wants and where she wants to be. Is she also able to add in love to mix? 3.5 stars rounded to 4.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so cute! The romance and the banter was just perfect. The main character’s were so enjoyable to read about.

4.25 stars out of 5.

I really enjoyed reading this book and it really gave lake life/ small town romance vibes. It immediately hooked me and I didn't want to put it down. I didn't know it was part of a series but it read like a standalone to me. I loved both Joe and Maren and could really feel the chemistry between them from start to finish. Lucy and Anders were also great characters and really added to the story. I am going to have to read the other two books staring Maren's best friends, Shelby and Lorelai now. I definitely recommend this book!

In Catch and Keep, we meet Maren who just dumped her boyfriend after he proposed to her in front of their friends and families. She escapes to Northern Wisconsin where she inherited an apartment and a bait shop. Both of which are in bad shape. She plans to renovate them, sell them, then move on and decide what she wants to do with her life. She runs into her older brothers best friend Joe, who runs a resort on the lake. Joe is recently divorced and has 2 children he cares for full time. Sparks begin to fly between Maren and Joe but will they last?

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I think I might’ve liked this book the best out of the series. There was enough plot with Maren’s broken engagement and her brother’s hang ups and Joe’s kids and her semi-stalker to give it some oomph that I thought was lacking in previous installments. I really enjoyed Joe’s kids and their relationship with Maren, I think that was the heart of the books.

There were also things I was never truly sold on but I know were established previously, like Maren being both a pageant Queen and being obsessed with fishing (and with a YouTube name like Musky Maren :/ ) so I just had to move past. I also think Joe was a little too guilty over his ex, but I did appreciate his growth in that area.

Overall enjoyed, 4 stars.

Heat level: 3.5

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this arc.

the sheer amount of cringe that exists in the dialogue and internal monologues for these characters is giving me the ick so bad. hahn makes the same writing mistakes of a debut author or a wattpad writer, like describing the characters’ outfits in unnecessary detail and frequency.

in terms of actual content, I’m not really into military guys, and I was not buying the whole back story with the ex wife and reasoning behind their divorce. I swear this guy complained about his ex wife for half the book, which does not set the mood for a romance with another woman.

would only recommend for someone who has a low tolerance for cringe and cares about fishing 🎣

✧ DNF 53%, I held on until the first whiff of spice, but then the scene was so awkward it gave me second hand embarrassment, goodbye!

What a delightful read - I loved Maren and Joe’s story and this was actually my most anticipated and favorite story of the series. The lake scenery was absolutely dreamy. My only gripe is that the Bryce story felt incomplete.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to offer my own thoughts in exchange for this ARC.

This book was an enjoyable, quick, easy read. After the first few chapters, I was unsure of the book. It seemed like the author was trying to put so many different aspects into one book, marine single dad, child with ASD, child with feminine tendencies, stalker, crazy ex wife, older brothers best friend. But some of these aspects didn’t end up being as involved as I initially thought they were going to be.

Joe and Maren are both very likeable characters which makes for an easy read. I’m glad NetGalley introduced me to Erin Hahn, I plan to read more of her books!

Romance readers - add this to your list because it was adorable.
Maren and Joe were the cutest. Lake life. Fishing. Small town vibes. Bother's best friend trope. Autism representation. I really enjoyed this book - it was just so sweet.

I’ll read anything Erin Hahn writes at this point. It’s all incredible.

This universe is full of such great characters and Maren and Joe only add to that. Their story was so tender and easy it was perfect.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love a single parent romance where the love interest forms a bond with the kids before anything else. Maren being so patient and willing to learn while taking every one of Lucy’s autistic quirks in stride was incredible. Joe wanted to cry about it and so did I. Not to mention how amazing of a kid Anders is.

The cameos from the other two couples were so good. I love Lorelai and Craig SO much I want to read their book again already. Also the FaceTime meeting of the men?????? I love them all.

I’ll be thinking about this book for a while to come, I already know it.

ARC from NetGalley and St. Martins Press

ARC gifted by NetGalley.

This was my first time reading a book written by Erin Hahn. I really enjoyed her writing style. I definitely would read her other books! The characters - Maren and Joe - were really fun to follow.

After a proposal gone wrong, Maren packs up and moves back home. Joe, her brothers best friend is living in Wisconsin working at his families resort /lodge after being recently divorced with custody of his two very adorable children.

This book had some predictable moments but overall I enjoyed this book.

This book made me smile/ for a lot of reasons. I liked how the characters were written. I thought the location for the story was perfect. We don’t usually see stories take place in the North Woods of WI. This made the book feel different which I found refreshing. I could also see why Joe and Maren were perfect for one another. while I knew what would happen in the end, I was in no rush to get to the end. The children were written as children and not as small adults and Lucy’s neurodivergence was written beautifully. Well done!

Sometimes when life is falling apart, you need to escape to the lake. And after turning down an engagement in an epic way, taking a leave of absence from her unfulfilling life is just what Maren needs. When her path crosses with Joe, her brother’s best friend from growing up, things take a turn for the better and watching their relationship blossom in a new way is a real treat. The down to earth nature of the characters is a breath of fresh air. In a world full of expectations and obligations that come at the expense of happiness, Catch and Keep is a beautifully written, feel good read that is a pleasant reminder to live your life unapologetically.

Review is on Goodreads and will be on Instagram 4/6!

I’ve been a fan of Erin Hahn for a while now, and I knew this book was for me when I read the dedication. As a fellow lake girl from Northern Wisconsin, this book brought me back to a happier, more care free time when I was younger and hanging out with my family at the lake.

I really enjoyed the plot of this novel. It’s similar to other tropes, but different. How often does a girl run away from a proposal because the guy got the promotion she wanted. The only cheating here was Shane going behind Maren’s back to steal her dream job. Maren leaves and heads to Northern Wisconsin to start a new life with her dog…and runs into the boy she once knew as her big brother’s best friend. Except now they are all grown up.

This book is filled with characters you will love instantly. Maren is such a strong female (although, maybe her stomach isn’t the strongest). She loves fishing and is determined to fix up the cabin/store that was left to her by a friend. I admired how Maren was able to have a civil conversation with Shane after the proposal and stick to her guns about wanting a different future after the betrayal.

There is a bit of a slow burn with this one, but it is spicy when the spark catches. The chemistry with these two is enough to make me blush. I loved every moment.

While this book contains characters we’ve seen before, you can definitely read it as a standalone.

So what are you waiting for?! When this one hits the shelves, you need to have it in your cart.

*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Finally! I had been (not so patiently) waiting for Maren’s book and was so excited when I received an ARC. Let me be the first to tell you, the wait was well worth it!


Catch and Keep follows Maren (who we met in Built to Last and Friends Don’t Fall in Love) whose life has turned upside down. Her boyfriend received the promotion she wanted and he brings to life her worst nightmare: a very public proposal. She quickly escapes it all for a life of solitude in the place that brings her peace: Wisconsin. There, she runs into Josiah Cole, her brother’s best friend and single dad whose life has also had its bumps. As the two work through their pasts and learn to navigate their new chapters in life, they must figure out if a future together is in the cards.


Catch and Keep was everything I wanted in a book and then some. Shelby and Lorelai’s books in this “series” (of interconnected stand alones) are well worth the read but quiet, outdoorsy Maren’s story was so, so beautiful. There’s just something about Erin’s writing that draws me in and keeps me there. I loved the cameos of characters from her previous books, but what I loved even more were Josiah, Lucy, and Anders. Their little family felt so real, and I fell in love with them alongside Maren.


If you love slow burn, friends to lovers, older brother’s best friend, and single dad books, this is the one for you! Preorder or request from your library this October.


Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC!