This was a charming, sweet and, in parts, steamy story about a possible second-chance romance. I liked the chemistry between Shelby and Cameron although they seemed to spend a lot of time apologizing for what happened in the past. I kept wondering if they would actually end up together or not. Did they? Not going to say, but I do recommend you read this book. I found it to be a very enjoyable romantic comedy. I love HGTV so I was excited to read a book about home renovations. The story here was very well written, especially with the POV's of Shelby and Cameron. I didn't care for Lyle's character and also for Shelby's mother, but the rest of the characters were all very likable.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.

Built to Last was a fun read! Shelby and Cameron met when they were child actors, and they have each always had a thing for the other. Cameron kept walking away in the past, but this time they have a house to renovate and a new show to make.
I liked watching them together, trying to figure out if their feelings were mutual or not. I loved how Cameron wanted everything on the show to go well and be perfect for Shelby. Their best friends were great side characters and added to the story.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to more adult rom-coms from Erin Hahn. I appreciated that the drama was outside of the main characters' relationship, too.

A contemporary adult romance that incorporates childhood sweethearts that get a second chance at romance.

Built to Last has a really cute storyline about Shelby and Cameron who end up working together, after years apart, on a reality TV show about renovating an old house to sell. Their relationship hasn’t always been great but working closely together changes that.

As much as I wanted to love this one, it was slightly underwhelming for me. I wanted something -ａｎｙｔｈｉｎｇ - to happen sooner than it did. I had zero issue with the writing or the story itself, it was just slow going. I did like the growth we see in Shelby, and her overcoming things from her past.

I thank @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Built to Last by Erin Hahn
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Start date: October 12, 2022
Finish date: October 16, 2022
Pub date: October 18, 2022

▫️second chance romance 💞
▫️dual POV 👀
▫️childhood sweethearts 🥰

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for a digital copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This romcom sounded super cute, but it just didn’t grab my attention. I kept waiting for something to happen and it took a really long time to get going. I enjoyed the ending but I think it needed some bigger things to happen sooner, which would have made it easier to want to pick it up and continue reading. I liked the family dynamics & great friendships both Cam and Shelby had. I loved Shelby’s passion for her work, and her relationship with her Dad.
Shelby and Cam are super sweet together, they communicate well and make a great team.

I could not put this book down. Second chance romance and childhood friends are some of my favorite tropes. I knew from the moment the first chapter was done that I was going to be in love with this book.

Erin’s style of writing is addictive and every word rolls off the page capturing you into the story like a movie.

Shelby is a child star trying to overcome her reputation and her relationship with one of her former co-stars. A home renovation show throws them back together, along with another former co-star, Shelby's childhood sweetheart. The fun plot makes several analogies to the importance of building a strong foundation. Read this one now; you won't regret it!

I did receive an advance copy to review. All opinions are my own.

This book was an adorable look at Shelby and Cameron's life long, will they won't they romance. Through in a reality show about home renovation and you get a tender hearted #relationshipgoals story!

Thank you to Netgalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Cameron Riggs and Shelby Springfield are two former tween child stars secretly in love who lost touch for several years. Shelby moved back to Michigan with her dad and started restoring furniture, while Cameron became a videographer for National Geographic. Their former costar Lyle Jessup dated Shelby for 5 years and cheated on her with her best friend, who then wrote a breakup album and won a Grammy for it.

Fast forward to the current time and Lyle is a producer for an HGTV type network who is pitching a home makeover show called HomeMade. Shelby and Cameron will be the stars, even though Cameron has zero experience. Shelby's dad will act as a consult and Cameron will be his apprentice. They film the pilot and their chemistry is undeniable.

I enjoyed the alternating perspectives and the chapter titles that were pop songs. The characters' banter was witty and adorable, and I liked the little bit of behind the scenes about home renovation. There were some pretty steamy scenes as well. Being the type of genre it is, it was a little predictable.

I would recommend for someone who likes romance, second chance love and home renos.

What do you get when you add a home renovation show, two former child stars and a second chance romance set in a small town in Michigan? That would be BUILT TO LAST by Erin Hahn, and it is just as delightful as it sounds.

Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs are former child stars from a popular tween show. They're also former childhood sweethearts. While Cameron went off to college after the show and made documentaries for National Geographic, Shelby had a few wild years before leaving the Hollywood and moving to Michigan to restore furniture.

Now the two are offered a chance to star in a pilot for a new home renovation show - one that is being produced by Shelby's ex boyfriend and the third star of their show Lyle. Shelby wants to prove she's not the girl she used to be and offer her father something he can fall back on if needed. Cameron doesn't know anything about home reno, but he'd do anything for Shelby.


The chemistry between the two is off the charts, but can they make it work for good off screen this time around?

I really loved this book. Shelby and Cameron were such a great couple. And I loved Shelby's friendship with Lorelei (who is getting her own book!). I used to be a big fan of Fixer Upper when we bought our own fixer upper, so I also really enjoy books about home renovation.

BUILT TO LAST comes out today, so make sure to pick up a copy!</p>

*Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my ARC.

I love home improvement television shows,
so when I saw there was a second chance romance revolving around a diy show-I just had to read this! The premise was cute and I adored both MC’s Cameron and Shelby. Loved the beginning and it hooked me, then it started to drag just a bit. The last half of the book made up for it. Cameron is the perfect cinnamon roll hero and Shelby was equally lovable. If you enjoy friends to lovers and second chance romance you will thoroughly enjoy this book. A little home improvement, tons of witty banter, and a lot of heart in this one!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5/5 stars

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Second chance romance is my all time favorite trope and this one is particularly adorable.

Shelby and Cameron have known each other since childhood when they starred in a TV show together. After filming ended, their lives went in different directions but he always came running when she called.

Now they are teamed up with their third co-star (and Shelby's ex) to film a home renovation reality show in the town where Shelby has started over after her Hollywood demise.

While there is tons of drama in this book, there's not much between the couple and I liked that. They clearly have loved each other for a long time and just needed a gentle push in the right direction to get together. There's great humor and wonderful side characters.

I highly recommend this one for romance readers.

Shelby Springfield is a former notorious Hollywood party girl, a reputation she has been trying to get rid of since her break up with her high-profile former co-star. Shelby moved back home to Michigan and found her passion for restoring houses. When Hollywood comes knocking in the form of a new home improvement show, Shelby is excited about the opportunity until her new possible co-star, Cameron Riggs, is revealed. Shelby and Cameron have a complicated romantic history, and Shelby isn't sure if she wants to revisit it, but she doesn't know if she can stay away.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Shelby and Cameron's relationship was equal parts sweet and sizzling. Hahn did a great job of integrating commentary on how actresses are represented in the media. The book uses storylines thoughtfully to question the media frenzy around female celebrities while keeping the book playful. The book was a fun, fluffy romance with a little deeper message.

I was able to read "Built to Last" by Erin Hahn on NetGalley. I wasn't sure how much I would like it before I started, but I loved this book! I was hesitant because the main characters were child sitcom stars and I wasn't sure how believable they would be. But I thought all the characters in the book were very well developed. In fact, I'm hoping there will be another book taking up the story of one of Shelby's best friends. The book ending hinted at that!

This is the first book I've read by Erin Hahn and it was definitely a hit! I enjoyed the premise of them being former child stars on a TV show. I found the antagonism between Lyle and his former costars, Shelby and Cameron, to compelling and I just wanted them to take that man down a notch! I am looking forward to reading more of her work.

Erin Hahn was a new-to-me author with You’d Be Mine, the first book of hers I read, and I loved it so much I’ve been hooked on her words ever since. I was curious how she would do making the jump from YA to adult contemporary romance, and overall, I really enjoyed this story of former child actors who were each other’s first love. It’s a solidly entertaining second-chance romance full of complex family dynamics and hard lessons on the importance of good communication. My only real complaint is that it would have been nice to have a little more insight into Shelby and Cam’s past with some more flashbacks to the earlier years. The true gems in this story are the secondary characters in Michigan, that are Shelby and Cam’s friends. It felt like a setup for some follow-on stories, and I really hope we get those from the author!

I loved Erin Hahn's book Never Saw You Coming, and I loved this one too!

Shelby is a previous child tv star who went off the rails. She was on a tv show with Cameron and Lyle. Cameron was her first love, but she ended up dating Lyle who cheated on her. She was able to pull herself together and out of Hollywood to go back to her hometown in Michigan. She now works with her father flipping houses. When she has the opportunity to create a DIY show about house flipping she wasn't expecting her costar to be Cameron. 

Second chance romances are my favorite trope and this one was written perfectly! The connection between Cameron and Shelby was felt on every page. There was so much sexual tension from the very beginning you just knew that their teenage romance also had to be great. Their banter on and off screen was really sweet and I loved how they took their relationship seriously. I also really enjoyed the tv show aspect. 
Lyle and his tricks were obviously terrible. I mean his character sucked, but he was supposed to. 
All around this book was so sweet. It gave small town vibes, with a fun aspect for the renovation show.

In Built to Last, Shelby is a recovering child actor who hasn't had life so easy. She's suffering from a breakup of her childhood costar but she pines for the best friend who got away. Then life throws her a curveball, or perhaps a blessing in disguise, when she and that best friend, Cameron, are paired together for a reality home renovation show. Of course, the ex is heading up this show, so what could go wrong?

Talk about a steamy rom com! The chemistry between the characters was enjoyable to read, and there was definitely a lot of humor, If you are looking for a light hearted read, then this is perfect for you. Erin Hahn is excellent at the unfurling the romance and just enough comedy to keep you reading until you wish you were not finished.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

Built to Last by Erin Hahn
Rating: 5 stars
Steam: 2 chilis
Pub date: 10/18

There’s a lot of history between Shelby, Cameron and Lyle, former child stars best known for their work on the show, The World According to Jackson. Shelby and Cameron dated secretly while on the show, and Shelby thought they were in love. Until Cameron left for college one day without a word and Shelby turned to Lyle for comfort. Now, 10 years and a few ruined careers later, the three of them reunite again to work on the Home Improvement show HomeMade. This could be Cameron and Shelby’s last chance to put the past behind them and move on, together.

This was a wonderful second chance, childhood friends to lovers rom-com with some HGTV vibes thrown in. I love home improvement shows and learning about the intricacies of home remodeling, so when you add a little romance to that, I’m all in!

Cameron and Shelby had great chemistry right from the start and the dual POV made it obvious how they felt about each other. There was a little miscommunication in the beginning but not so much that it was painful to read.

Cameron’s such a cinnamon roll. He always stands up for Shelby and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty by learning the ins and outs of being a contractor for the show. I love when the guy falls first, and even though the feelings are mutual in this one, Cameron’s pining is my favorite...he has it BAD and I loved every second of it.

And Shelby is seriously bad ass. She picked herself up after her career fell apart, moved to Michigan, and started restoring old furniture and flipping houses with her dad. She figured out how to be at peace with her past, which only gets harder for her once the show gets up and running. She comes to rely on Cameron even more when the cameras start rolling and Lyle starts making things difficult.

I loved Shelby’s dad and the rest of the side characters, the small town setting, the friendships, and the STEAM. This book has some great spice and we all know that’s what I’m really here for (wink).

I absolutely adored this one and I think fans of Maggie Moves On or any HGTV home reno show will, too! Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy! Built to Last hits shelves tomorrow on 10/18.

Cute little second chance romance about child stars who had feelings for each other but when the show was over left the spotlight and went on to live normal lives and then are pulled back together to do a home renovation show because Shelby and her dad have been doing renovations successfully since the show went off and when the network brings Cameron back to the scene to co-host the show with her, the sparks fly!
Their chemistry is off the charts and their banter is fun. If you’re a fan of Ben and Erin and the show Hometown, you will enjoy this book.
Thanks to St. Martins Griffin and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Built to Last is an enjoyable look at what happens when childhood friends reunite after a decade apart. Shelby and Cameron grew up on television. They went their separate ways when the show ended, but it wasn’t a happy parting. After a brief reunion five years later, Shelby and Cameron had not seen or spoken to each other until they found themselves in a meeting for a new show that their former co-star was proposing.

My biggest issue with the book is Lyle and his actions. Why is he holding a grudge against Shelby and Cameron after so many years? He did everything he could to mess up their show, but why? Was he truly that jealous of their happiness?

I enjoyed meeting Maren and Lorelai. I, for one, would like to learn more about these characters to see if they all get their happily ever after. And, of course, who wouldn’t want to continue to follow Shelby and Camerons?

Built to Last is the first book I’ve read by Erin Hahn, but it won’t be the last!