After puking all over her boyfriend during a very public proposal, Maren hits the road and heads to Northern Wisconsin to her childhood lake vacation spot. At the lake she’s inherited bait shop that’s almost inhabitable. In the early stages of renovating the bait shop she runs into Joe, her brothers best friend, who now runs the lake resort. Maren ends up leading fishing tours for the resort in falling into a life she once envisioned for herself. Things heat up between Joe and Maren, but things are complicated. Joe has two kids and baggage from a bad divorce and Maren has her career with the Park Services calling her back to “real life” whatever that means.

This was an incredibly captivating read. I instantly felt sucked in by the prose. And the story was well crafted, the romance had just the right amount of spice (got a little graphic for the closed door romance folks) and sweetness. Joe is the sexy, sweet, and protective man we all dream of in a book boyfriend. My only complaint is the flashbacks. If this wasn’t an ARC the first flashback might have made me instantly DNF - the second chapter would be a much better starting point in my opinion. And for the majority of the flashbacks I just didn’t feel like they further the plot. All and all though a fantastic captivating read. I recommend this to anyone who likes sweet men and just a little bit of spice in their romance reads! 4.5 stars rounded up!

Thank you net galley and the publisher for the ARC!

I love Erin Hahn! Her books keep my heart singing and growing with love. The characters are rich and the story is a perfect romcom. Catch and Keep had me sucked in by the second chapter. I finished it in 1 day as I couldn't put it down. This is such a heartwarming story filled with diverse and wonderful characters.

I haven't read Erin Hahn before picking up this book from NetGalley and I'm so glad that they were able to introduce me to this author! The only way this book could have been more perfect was if I was able to read it while sitting by the lake. I love a big brother's best friend romance and adding single dad to the mix just made it all the better! Also he's a veteran and runs his family business? This man could not be more perfect. Maren and Joe made the perfect couple and I could feel their connection from the beginning!
I love that this book talked about many topics that other books maybe shy away from. The controversy of sharing your life publicly online like Maren does through her YouTube personality as a young adult and the sexual harassment that can result. Joe's daughter having autism and how her mother cannot handle the diagnosis.
I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to go back and read more of Erin Hahn's novels.

I really loved this! Erin Hahn has a brand and I am here for it. This was such a sweet romance between two wonderful characters who support each other in all the best ways, and I was especially touched by Maren's relationship with Joe's kids.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.

I loved the first two books in this series so much that I wasn't sure this book could live up to my expectations, but it actually exceeded them! I already knew I'd love Maren, but didn't know Joe and his kids would be so amazing. Also, as a single mom of an autistic kiddo, I have to say Erin Hahn did an amazing job of portraying the reality and awesomeness of that life, for a parent and a sibling. I will continue recommending this series to all the readers I know!

I was thrilled to head back to the land of Hahn's imagination, this time to hear Maren's story! Hahn is a remarkable rom-com writer. I so enjoyed the Michigan lake setting as a Midwesterner myself. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was so sweet. I felt like I was transported to the Northwoods while reading. I loved Maren and Joe and the kids were great.

A huge thanks to St. Martin's Griffin for sending me an advanced copy of Erin Hahn's upcoming October 2024 book - Catch and Keep!!

I've LOVED Erin's precious 2 adult romance books - Built to Last and Friends Don't Fall in Love so of course the day I got Catch and Keep I dropped the other book I was reading to read a VERY anticipated book!

Luckily it was pedicure day so I had some uninterrupted reading time to start Catch and Keep and then binged it that evening. I loved this book and it made me so happy reading it!

Maren was such a wonderful character! Josiah was exactly what she needed and brother's best friend is my new favorite trope! Especially for characters in their 30s and when one is a single dad.I loved getting to see more of Lorelai and Shelby from the prior books and their friendship with Maren (plus their wonderful men) and the amazing Wisconsin lake setting.

I can't wait for people to read this book! If you haven't read Erin's first two adult books you have time to read them prior to Catch and Keep coming out October 15th! Definitely put this on your fall reading list!

Maren broke off with her bf, left her job and returned home. Josiah, a single dad, was happy to help her. Can their love survive?

I like Maren and Josiah. They are great together. I love the mention of other characters from the earlier books. A sweet and charming romance.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Catch and Keep was a sit and don’t get up until you finish type of book. Erin Hahn writes likeable characters and has a writing style that simply just has you wanting to finish the book in one sitting.

I loved how Hahn depicts Joe’s family, his kids are adorable and gives a glimpse of having a child with ASD and that they are more than ASD. Maren simply fits into the family and is the puzzle piece that was missing.

After reading her earlier two books about this group of friends (Built to Last and Friends Don’t Fall in Love), I had high expectations for Catch and Keep, and Erin Hahn more than delivered. Well-written, with a narrative that flows easily, two charming leads – Maren Laughlin and Josiah Cole – and set at a northern Wisconsin resort, this story was truly a pleasure to read!

Maren and Joe have known each other since they were children. Maren’s brother, Liam, is Joe’s best friend and Maren’s family used to spend part of each summer at the resort owned by Joe’s family. The resort is also where Maren fell in love with fishing and the outdoors. It’s where she has always felt the most at home.

4.5, rounded up to 5
Joe and Maren reconnect when Maren returns to the area to claim a bait shack/apartment that she inherited from an old fishing mentor of hers. She left Michigan after declining a proposal from her boyfriend, Shane, that he made in front of Maren’s family-- after she had privately let him know she didn’t think they were ready for that step. It proved to the last straw for Maren, since it followed closely on the heels of Shane applying for and getting the promotion that Maren had wanted without telling her.

Joe is back in Wisconsin managing the family resort, after serving 10 years in the Marines in various countries. Divorced for a few years, he has his hands full with running the resort and taking care of his two kids, Anders and Lucy, for whom he has full custody.

Joe and Maren move beyond their childhood roles and realize their attraction for each other. However, each has good reasons for not getting involved, including Joe’s family responsibilities and Maren’s recent break-up and plans to stay temporarily in Wisconsin. It’s a funny and touching journey as they figure how they fit in each other’s lives. Two big thumbs up for Catch and Keep. Although the third in the series, this can be read as a stand-alone. The first two books are just as enjoyable and definitely worth the time.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for the ARC.

i absolutely devoured this book! maren and joe have my heart, and now i really miss the midwest 💛

highlights:
- gorgeous lakeside setting
- the cutest kids, like, ever
- adorable dog sidekick that also thinks the kids are the cutest
- brothers best friend 👀
- swoon-worthy scenes
- no third act breakup!!!