4.25 stars

This was my first Erin Hahn book and I will definitely go back and read Shelby and Lorelai’s books next.

I couldn’t put the book down and was immediately in love with the lake house/small town vibes of the book. It was a really nice slow burn romance and I especially loved the element of found family. I really enjoyed getting to know both Joe and Maren and I could really feel their chemistry on every page.

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

This light romance features a young woman and her older brother’s best friend. The two haven’t seen each other in decades and when they meet again, the sparks fly. Joe is a divorced with two adorable children, who add an element of sweetness to the tale.
For the most part this book had a cozy and wholesome feel, that is, until Marin and Joe get together in what I felt were long, overly explicit sex scenes. Sexual tension and steam with a bit of detail can be great, but the excessive graphic descriptions detracted from the flow of the story (absolutely nothing was left to the reader’s imagination). Sorry, but this reader skipped over several pages, seeking to return to the story itself.
That said, it was a light read, a pleasant escape for a spring day.
FTC disclosure: I received an advance review copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This has not affected the content of my review.

Catch and Keep is a super cute romance novel. Although it is super predictable, it is in the best possible way. This book made me giggle, cry, and get lost in the hopeful romantic life that Maren leads. The backwoods and a cabin are currently calling my name, even if I have no idea how to drive a boat or fish. I loved how the author brought in diverse topics that were fully embraced, while keeping it a typical romance novel. An easy read full of warm fuzzy feelings and a beautiful page turner.

Alright let’s get into it. Fishing ain’t my game. But that didn’t break my interest at ALL and it shouldn’t deter you either. This was honestly a really cozy read! I feel like most would view it as kind of a hallmark vibe with some spice in there! I laughed out loud quite a few times reading this. It made me giddy! I will say I didn’t feel like there was a MAJOR kicker where there was conflict that had you thinking “what’s going to happen!?”, it was more a conflict that falls like my jokes. I say just kidding way too soon and it takes away from the fact that I was trying to tell a joke in the first place. But honestly sometimes you just need a book that’s an easy and predictable read and this was one of those but I ate it UP. I also loved that they had a young child with ASD, I feel like it was actually very educational and showcased how different personalities respond to some situations that may be tough. This was a really easy read that I breezed through and it kept me coming back to my kindle any free (or not free) second I had, which is why despite the predictable plot line, I still give it 4 stars!
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this Advanced Copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

Gracias Netgalley por el arc.


Me encanto como toda la relación entre Maren y Josiah se dió de forma natural. Me gustó que antes de que fueran algo, pude conocerlos individualmente y luego ver como se complementaban.

La manera en la que Maren se unió con Anders y Lucy fue tierna y como los niños le tomaron cariño fue tan natural, no se sintió forzado.

Odie a la mamá de los niños, entiendo su enojo con Josiah, pero con los niños no tenía porque ser horrible.
También me cayó mal, Liam, no se como su esposa lo aguanta.

Lo único que no me gustó fue como sw trato el tema de Bryce.


Es mi primer libro de Erin y definitivamente checaré sus otros libro.

This book is awesome! It's got everything you need: humor, sweetness, and a little bit of spice, all wrapped up in an incredible story about friendship, family, and fishing. The outdoor scenes are so vivid and breathtaking, and the relationships between the characters are absolutely critical to the story. Plus, every single character is important in their own way, making it such a rich and immersive read. I even feel like I could make my own lures now! 'Catch and Keep' is the perfect choice for a lazy afternoon or weekend. It's such a heartwarming and gripping tale that you'll be hooked from the very first page!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an e-arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

Loved it! In fact, it is my favorite Erin Hahn book to date! I loved this tender story of Maren taking her life in her hands and moving toward more - in this case: finding work that makes her heart sing and her soul feel whole as she embarks on a forbidden relationship with her older brother’s best friend who has baggage of his own. I particularly loved the attention that Hahn paid to the supporting characters, especially Josiah’s children. Life is messy and Hahn gets it just right. I enjoyed the cameos from characters from her fun romances: Built to Last and Friends Don’t Fall in Love. Thank you to St. Martin Press and NetGalley for this wonderful ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. It was the perfect sweet cozy read. This book is set in Wisconsin with a nice pleasant setting. I found myself really liking Joe and Maren and this cute story. This is my first read by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

There are times when I can’t get into Contemporary Romance novels. This was NOT one of those times. Catch and Keep was so fun to read. Maren and Joe were such lovable characters and I found myself rooting for them the whole time. This book was really fun to read, I’m excited to read everything Erin Hahn has written!!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins press for the advanced copy of Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn.

3.5 ⭐️ I loved the description of Northern Wisconsin as it was wonderfully accurate. The main character as an outdoorsy woman was refreshing, and a thoughtful single dad was swoon worthy. The children were well written for their age range and just adorable little people. There was some suspense that fell short and deterred from the story. There are two other books about the main character's friends; I would have enjoyed this book more had I read those first.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC e-read in exchange for an honest review.

How have I never read Erin Hahn before??? This was such a heartwarming, fulfilling, hot, funny story that I enjoyed the whole time.
The building relationship between Maren and Joe was great, but her relationship with the kids??? EVEN BETTER. This book was such an overwhelming win to me and I look forward to reading more by Erin.

I love everything about this book.
Song titles as chapters.
The banter back and forth that makes me laugh out loud.
The ease of a relationship without the bs.
The setting in Wisconsin that makes me think of the resort/supper club I used to work at.
These kids you just want to love & smack their weak/selfish mother.
Protagonist knowing when an engagement isn’t right and not saying yes just because it’s the next step.
Easy read book with all the good feels!

Maren's love life is not good. Her boyfriend took her promotion and then decided to propose to her. As a result, she runs away to the lake where she grew up, where she has inherited a bait shop. Josiah, her brother's best friend, lives at the lake and runs his family resort. Recently divorced, he has his hands full with his two children.
Maren fits right in with Josiah and his family, and before they know it, they realize they have caught feelings. Can they overcome their past and prove to their families that what they have is real?
This book was a bit slow at times, but I really loved the plot and the relationship between Maren and Josiah was HOT!

Wow this was a hard book to rate because I really enjoyed it. I loved the vibes of the outdoorsy fishing girl. The single dad of a boy who likes pink and paints his nails, and a girl who has sensory issues and is autistic. I was rooting for them so hard.

It did feature two other couples who I can only assume were characters from previous books by this author.

Butttttt let’s talk about the heroines brother, Liam. He was verbally abusive to his sister. They’re allegedly best friends. His family doesn’t do NEARLY enough reacting to Liam’s INSANE verbal spewing to the heroine. IMO he either needed to be pulled back in how hard he came for his sister in literally every scene together, or he couldn’t be forgiven with a single apology. I wanted to punch him in the face, personally. Was that ever on the table? Bc it seems like it should’ve been.

Really enjoyed this book a lot!

3.75-4 stars
Steam level 3.5

Thank you netgalley for the ARC!

I absolutely adored this book! I loved the characters and Maren's relationship with Josiah's kids (especially with sweet Lucy). I really wished Maren stood up for herself more with her brother, but it made it that much better when Joe did in the end. This was my first book by Erin Hahn, and I was not disappointed!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

This author just keeps getting better! I appreciated the way issues were portrayed and dealt with. Loved getting away and falling in love at the lake!

<i> Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing this advance reader's copy for an honest review. </i>

Thank you for the ARC!
4.5stars, rouded to 5!

This was my first Erin Hahn book! Consider me a fan. I didn't realize this was part of series, so I will need to add her other books to my tbr. I can't wait to read more about Maren's besties. IMO this book can be read as a standalone, though.

There was so much LOVE in this book. Love for Maren, Josiah, and Josiah's kids. It really embraced themes of unconditional love, self love, and growth. It just made me feel good while I read it and was such a fresh take on contemporary romance. This single parent trope was done so well. Maren and such a lovely connection with Josiah's kids, and the autism rep gave this book a special place in my heart. This book and it's characters felt so real - the perfect balance of plot, spice, and overall vibes.

Tropes:
Single Dad
Brother's Best Friend
Friends to Lovers
Age Gap
Slow Burn

Love a friends to lovers story! Cozy and a little spice with fun characters who made me root for them.

Thank you for the ARC!

I absolutely devoured this book.

Erin Hahn is a new to me author and I can't wait to read her backlist.

Catch and Keep follows Maren, who is small YouTube celebrity for documenting how she catches musky. Due to unsettling events, she decides to head to her whole old stomping ground up in Wisconsin. This is where she runs into her brother's best friend and co-owner of Cole's Resort, Josiah "Joe" Cole. Joe is a single dad with two kids and is working to take over the family business. They didn't realize how much they needed each other until the meet up again.

This a slow burn. They both have an already built in friendship, but to see it grow into something more, was fun to read.

The only reason, I am giving it 4.5 stars, is because of the conflict. While reading, I had a feeling one was going to be over the other, but not the one I wanted to be was the main conflict. I am a dark romance girly so this shouldn't have surprised me as much as it did.

Overall, I am a sucker for brother's best friend/sibling's best friend trope and this did not disappoint.

This was such a cute romance read and my first book by Erin. I loves the main characters and Joe’s kids are so so sweet! I rooted for the couple the whole book and might have shed a tear or two at the end. What a sweet, quick read. The characters were all so great and the writing good as well! Will be looking for more books by Erin.