Catch and Keep - (Smitten in the Mitten) by Erin Hahn (Paperback)

About the Book

"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)"--

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

United by Pop, "Must read cozy romance books for Autumn / Fall 2024"

Canadian Living, "102 New Fall Reads That Will Keep You Turning Those Pages"

"Hahn delivers a fun romance without sacrificing depth. She balances the joy and lightheartedness of Maren and Joe's developing relationship with more serious subjects...Her characters, both in their mid-to-late thirties, behave like real adults. They communicate and try to open themselves up to each other. Readers will find their efforts extremely satisfying." - Booklist

"Warm, swoony, and grounded, Hahn's latest is the perfect story to cuddle up with just as the weather turns." - Library Journal

"Hahn delivers a sweet celebration of second chances...The setting is idyllic, and Hahn surrounds Maren and Josiah with a loving and colorful supporting cast. Hallmark movie fans will be especially pleased." - Publishers Weekly

"In Catch and Keep, Erin Hahn has crafted a friends-to-lovers romance that's magically both hot and wholesome. The Northwoods setting is so vividly atmospheric, you can almost smell the woodsmoke and hear the lake skimming the shoreline, and the supporting cast utterly charms. It's about showing up, paying attention, and holding on tight when the right one catches you. Cozy, sexy, and so very satisfying...this one's a keeper." -- Jen Devon, author of Right Where We Left Us

Praise for Friends Don't Fall in Love:

"Delightfully sexy...Witty and real, with characters who struggle with everything from cancel culture to celiac disease, Friends Don't Fall in Love is a wonderfully topical romance." - Shelf Awareness

"Hahn deserves a CMA (Country Music Association Award) for her insider's depiction of the industry in this thoroughly satisfying romance." - Booklist

"[T]akes readers behind the curtain of the country music industry in this sassy rom-com...Those most familiar with the country scene and its artists will especially appreciate how deeply the music and culture is woven into the plot." - Publishers Weekly

"A really fun rom-com that takes you behind the scenes of country music, with two characters that you really like, and root for. This one is a winner." - Red Carpet Crash

Praise for Built to Last:

"Built to Last is the perfect romance for fans of home renovation shows." - Country Living, "23 Best Fall Books to Put on Your 2022 Must-Read List"

"Young adult romance author Hahn dazzles in her adult rom-com debut set to a circa 2010 teen-pop beat and featuring two child stars from the Midwest who left L.A. and celebrity behind... Home renovation was never this sexy, and readers who enjoy small-town ambiance will get their fill with scenes of market festivals, karaoke at the local brewery, and long drives." - Booklist (starred review)

"In her adult debut, Hahn (Never Saw You Coming) successfully brings likable protagonists to life in this character-driven second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Tess Bailey." - Library Journal

"Plenty of charm." - Publishers Weekly

"Hahn proves one novel after another that she's no slouch when it comes to writing. Each new book seems to be a love letter to her craft. They are filled with beautifully balanced prose and dialogue, and layered with creativity." - CSM Times

"Erin Hahn's YA contemporaries have long been favorites, and this all-too welcome branch into the adult sphere of romance joins that tradition. " - Buzzfeed Books

"Built to Last is Erin Hahn's first adult romance (after several stand-out YA novels), and it firmly cements her as one to watch." - Women's Health Magazine

"If Hallmark movies are your favorite thing about fall, you will want to be sure to check out "Built to Last" by Erin Hahn." - Franklin County Times

"Built to Last is the hilarious, romantic celebrity gossip/house-flipping mashup I didn't know I needed! Thank you, Erin Hahn, for making me laugh and swoon and cry sweet, happy tears. I want to move to Michigan, become best friends with Shelby and Cameron, and have them renovate my house, which is to say... Can I live in this book?" - Jen Doll, author of Save the Date and Unclaimed Baggage

"I loved this delightful romance about makeovers of old homes, old personas, and relationships that never had a chance to launch. A sweet, charming reminder of what you can build with a strong foundation." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways

"'If Taylor Swift retired and decided to restore furniture instead' is the best way I can describe Erin Hahn's magnificent adult romance debut." - Mike Lasagna, bookseller, Barnes & Noble

About the Author

ERIN HAHN is the author of the young adult novels You'd Be Mine, More Than Maybe, Never Saw You Coming, and Even If It Breaks Your Heart, as well as the adult romances Built to Last and Friends Don't Fall in Love. Romance is her vibe, grunge is her soundtrack and fall is her signature color. She fell for her flannel-clad college sweetheart the very first day of school and has two hilarious kids who keep her humble. She lives outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has a cat named Gus who plays fetch and a dog named June who doesn't.