Catch and Keep
by Erin Hahn
At thirty-three, Maren Laughlin turns down her boyfriend's proposal, walks away from her park ranger job, and heads to Northern Wisconsin to claim her inheritance: a run-down waterfront bait shop. Everyone seems to think she is making a mistake, except Josiah Cole, the local resort owner and single dad who also happens to be her brother's best friend. Josiah likes having her around more than he should. As Maren rebuilds the shop, she starts to build something with him too. A cozy, swoony small-town romance.
About This Book
Catch and Keep is a contemporary romance novel by Erin Hahn, first published in 2024 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 320 pages.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After walking away from her life and career, Maren Laughlin returns to Northern Wisconsin to claim a derelict bait shop and finds an unexpected second chance at love with her brother's best friend.
- Fans of cozy small-town settings
- Readers who enjoy single-dad tropes
- Looking for something heartwarming
- Features Small-town romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of specific details on the romantic development timeline
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Following a major life pivot at thirty-three, Maren Laughlin moves to Northern Wisconsin to restore a dilapidated waterfront bait shop she inherited. While others doubt her decision, she finds an ally and romantic interest in Josiah Cole, a local resort owner and single father who also happens to be her brother's best friend. As the shop undergoes repairs, their relationship begins to flourish.
Central Conflict
Maren struggles to redefine her life after walking away from her job and partner, while navigating the challenges of rebuilding a run-down business and addressing her growing attraction to her brother's best friend.
Setting
A small town in Northern Wisconsin, specifically a waterfront bait shop and a local resort.
Strengths
- Clear setting established
- Relatable protagonist transition
Consider before reading
- Lack of specific details on the romantic development timeline
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Erin Hahn
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250827135
Catch and Keep: quick answers
- Who wrote Catch and Keep?
- Catch and Keep was written by Erin Hahn.
- When was Catch and Keep published?
- Catch and Keep was first published in 2024 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is Catch and Keep?
- Catch and Keep is a contemporary romance novel.
- How many pages is Catch and Keep?
- Catch and Keep is 320 pages long (Trade Paperback).
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