Catch and Keep

"A friends-to-lovers romance that’s magically both hot and wholesome. Cozy, sexy, and so very satisfying… this one’s a keeper." — Jen Devon, author of Right Where We Left Us

In Erin Hahn's cozy, swoony romance, Maren Laughlin has been fishing her whole life, but she’s finally ready to be caught.


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 playground in Northern Wisconsin to accept her inheritance: a decrepit waterfront bait shop. After a lifetime of letting things happen to her, she’s ready to start making her own moves, even if everyone else thinks she’s making the wrong ones. Well, not everyone—at least the local heartstopper and resort owner is on her side.

Josiah Cole has made some missteps in his life, but he’s proud of what he has: two awesome kids and the keys to the kind of getaway spot that has families coming back every summer– their up north home away from home. After his marriage dissolved, leaving him a single dad, he feels he’s the last person to judge Maren for her recent transformation (even if his best friend, her brother, wants him to feel otherwise). Besides, he genuinely likes having her around. She’s a breath of fresh air, his kids adore her (not to mention her dog, Rogers), and it doesn’t hurt that she’s beautiful.

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? Are things too easy, or is this just how real love works? In Erin Hahn’s heartwarmingly sexy Catch and Keep, Maren and Joe have to be brave enough to find out.

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320 pages

Average rating: 9.5

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carrmel21
Feb 26, 2025
10/10 stars
“Catch and Keep” by Erin Hahn is the literary equivalent of a cozy cabin retreat—it’s warm, inviting, and you never want to leave. Maren Laughlin’s story of trading park ranger badges for bait shop woes is as refreshing as the Northern Wisconsin air. Her journey from a life of ‘shoulds’ to a life of ‘coulds’ is a testament to the brave souls who dare to reel in their own happiness.

Then there’s Josiah Cole, the local heartthrob with a resort and two kids, who proves that sometimes the best catch is the one you weren’t fishing for. Their romance? It’s like finding an extra marshmallow at the bottom of your hot cocoa—unexpected and oh-so-sweet.

Erin Hahn has a knack for crafting characters that feel like old friends and romances that feel like first loves. “Catch and Keep” is a reminder that sometimes the best things in life are the ones you snag on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a fishing pole in one hand and a heart full of hope. It’s a quick-witted, heartwarming read that’s perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re just a fish out of water or if they’re simply waiting for the right moment to swim upstream.

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