I loved this book! Second chance romances are mt weakness. Erin Hahn is a great writer. This is my first Erin Hahn book and it won't be my last. The chemistry was great throughout the book.

“I’m sorry I left you. Both times. Turns out, I don’t deserve you either. Love, Cameron”

“It means something hopeful, that look. And, I think, it means something more that she’s letting me see it now.”

“You’re not old, Cam. You and Shelby are still young, but you also started young. You know? You’ve lived a lot of life already. More than most. I’m just so happy to see you happy and creating something important and loving someone and being loved in return. And you did it all your way. You deserve that.”

I don’t know how I find myself reading the most unexpectedly perfect-for-me books so often.

How did I get so lucky as to have not just childhood friends to lovers, but also a second chance romance?! AND PINING WITH MINIMAL ANGST??!? This book spoiled me. It was so funny and the characters were so well-written… *chef’s kiss*

Shelby… I just wanted to wrap her up in a blanket and protect her forever. Her will to be better and happy was endearing and inspiring, and I admired her resilience so much. Cameron was just perfect. PERFECT.

MVP: Best bffs ever Lorelai and Maren. THEIR BOOKS WHEN???????

(Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.)

This is a very charming adult romance debut from YA author Erin Hahn. Not super steamy, but very fun banter and slow-burn romance.

Built to Last by Erin Hahn ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Child stars Cameron and Shelby have grown up together, with an unrequited love for each other. After Shelby’s embarrassing breakup with their costar Lyle, she moves home to Michigan to start all over. But fate brings the two back together in the form of a home reno show. Will this be the time they finally connect?

I was OBSESSED with this book from start to finish. It gave me Fixer Upper meets Flip or Flop vibes, and I loved it. The characters are flawed but lovable. Erin created a wonderful modern romance.

Thanks to @netgalley for the chance to read and review this #ebook. Built to Last releases on October 18th!

Finally, the timing is right for these two!

With such a complicated history dating back more than fifteen years, Cameron and Shelby finally get the second chance they deserve. I loved how the book started off with an incident from five years earlier that showed both how much they belonged to each other and how much growth and maturity they each still needed.

Former childhood stars who are now completely out of show business, Shelby and Cameron are reunited by her ex-boyfriend, Lyle, who is producing a reality show and wants these two to star in it. He's not just aware of their complicated history - he's an integral part of it. Make no mistake - Lyle hasn't done a single bit of maturing in the ensuing years and he's not likely to at any point in the future. But that only brings Cam and Shelby closer as they confront all their past fears and insecurities as they deal with all the monkey wrenches Lyle keeps tossing at them.

I loved Shelby's dad, and how he was too real for reality TV. He's one of my favorite book characters of all time. I loved how the reality show gave Cam the opportunity to address issues with his family, too, despite his own strained relationship with his father. Their HEA was delightful and charming, and I loved every bit of their romance.

This is my first time reading this author, but it won't be the last. She has a truly gifted, witty way with words, stringing together very unexpected phrases that exquisitely convey the emotions of her characters. There wasn't a single thing I didn't love about this story, and I highly recommend it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed this book! I think it was a great testament to Hollywood and second chance romances (well, in this case, third). The two main characters were well developed and I think this is the first case where the miscommunication trope didn’t make me die inside (basically because it didn’t last very long). The side characters could have used a little more flushing out, but I have a feeling there may be a sequel/standalone set with the same characters on the horizon. The ending was really good and left me with warm fuzzy feelings. Would recommend!

I really enjoyed this book. Shelby and Cameron are super likable characters and you can’t help but root for them to get back together. I really enjoyed the house flipping element and it helped to tie in the secondary characters to the story. Shelby and Cameron’s chemistry is combustible and their banter is both sweet and sexy. Shelby is a strong and completely self-sufficient character. It is so refreshing how open and honest she was with her boundaries, especially with what she was willing to put at risk after coming so far in rebuilding herself. I appreciated that the formula to this book was different from others in the genre; there was no third act miscommunication, because they had worked through their communication issues earlier in the story. Hahn’s writing is quick, and flirty and funny. I loved the dual POV. I really appreciate that in romance novels so the reader can read both perspectives. Having it told from the first person perspective allows the reader to root for both Cameron and Shelby because you know they’re in love with each other, even when they don’t. It’s not always done well, but Erin Hahn nailed it. I loved that each chapter started with a song title, it really set the tone for the chapter. The side characters were great: Shelby’s dad who loved to rile Cameron up, Cameron’s friends Kevin and Beth who were fantastic and funny, and her two besties, Lorelai and Maren. Lorelai is such a huge support for Shelby and an amazing friend that would clearly do anything for her BFF! I love a great friendship side story, and I hope there is more to come, especially for Lorelai. This is my first Erin Hahn book, but it won’t be my last. Overall, a sweet, heartwarming read. If you love all things HGTV and Fixer Upper, then this is the romance for you! Thank you Erin Hahn, Netgalley and St. Martin’s press for the eARC in exchange for my thoughts.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!

This was cute and sweet and maybe a touch too smooth. I very much appreciate a romance with no contrived conflict, and this fit the bill very well! The premise of the home renovation show and that bringing Shelby and Cameron together was interesting, although the actual process of making the show wasn't especially well portrayed. The main characters fit well together and were developed as actual people. Altogether, very light and fun and enjoyable. 4/5

This reminded me of Tessa Bailey's hot and hammered series meetings It Happened One Summer. It was a fun book that reminded me of watching hgtv in the summer but if they made it where you worked with a long lost love. Super cute and fun.

this book was really really good! i loved shelby and cameron’s friendship and loved reading more and more about them, i also really liked how this book focused on the relationship between them but also on them figuring their own selves out at the same time. it was also really easy to get into and kept me wanting to read more after every chapter!

Built to Last is a second chance friends to lovers romance. I was rooting the whole time for the main character Shelby to gain the confidence and love that she thought she didn't deserve. As a child star, Shelby had been through the ringer dealing with bad publicity and a rocky romance. Through it all, she has always found comfort in former costar Cameron. Cameron is flighty and ultimately the fixture of the protagonists affections. They're reunited by their other former co-star and Shelby's ex under the guise of filming a home renovation reality show. The rest of the novel, much like the filming of the show in the novel is a little rocky. I just had a hard time getting into this story. The characters weren't my favorite and I wasn't a fan of how Cameron acted throughout the book. Overall, I wasn't mad at the story itself despite how long it took me to read it.

This was completely up and down for me. Some chapters were fantastic and others I could barely get through. That first chapter had me eye rolling and questioning whether to even go on. I struggled through chapters that felt more like I was reading about teenagers versus late-twenties adults. So, it’s a toss up. I laughed. I rolled my eyes. My husband even caught me smiling a few times, but then there were those chapters I struggled with. I’ll go middle of the road.

I love a good second chance love story!! The smut was on point! I could have done without them being child stars - it just sometimes makes it hard to relate and imagine it being a real life love story. I also felt the f word was over used. I’m all for a good cuss words to get the point across, but that wasn’t the case here.

Over all, I’ll definitely encourage my book friends to read and I’d HAPPILY read anything else written by Erin!! As always, thankful for the opportunity to experience these stories before the rest of the world. Thank you!!

I absolutely loved this book! It was such a fun light read. And I loved the second chance trope in this book it was really well written. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone as well as read it again!


Thank you NetGalley for this opportunity

I wish to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press – St Martin’s Griffin for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a book that I had high expectations for sitting down and enjoying a sweet romance. It had many things going for it. I love second chance romances. The setting and character developments of most of the characters was masterfully created. The story moved at a good pace but was way too predictable.

Cameron and Shelby were child stars together and this began the foundation for their romance. Twenty years later they reconnect and find the feelings are still there. They agree to do a TV home refurbishing pilot and the romance rekindles. I like that part and the family and friend relationships explained throughout the story. There are some very steamy sex scenes. The reason I have not given it more stars is that in every chapter, almost on every page, the “f” bomb was used. The continuous use for the foul language does not make this one I would recommend for all ages. I found it very off-putting. The foul language did not in any way help the story. If that was removed I would have rated this book 4 stars. It affected my review that much.

The world according to Jackson a kids show with large following is how Shelby, Cameron, and Lyle met when they were 11. After a public breakup with Lyle, Shelby returns home to Michigan away from the LA spotlight and she begins a furniture and housing restoration business. Ready to return to civilization Shelby and Cameron team up alongside conniving Lyle to create a reality home show- homemade. Will their relationship and show be successful?
Super easy and lovey vacation read- finished it in a day while camping. I love rom-com style books and this did not disappoint. A little too much smut for my liking but overall cute storyline.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!
Built to Last is about 2 childhood stars, Shelby and Cameron, that reunite for a house flipping show (Shelby’s real talent) and how their love story continues. I really liked the two main characters, Shelby and Cameron. I wish the story went back in time more so we could see how the characters were when they first met. Overall, this is a cute storyline with an overall happy ending

This is such a sweet childhood sweethearts/second chance romance with the added fun of being set within a home renovation reality tv show.

Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs have been friends since their childhood years as co-stars on a tv show. They were in love but too young to know, or appreciate, the kind of love they had. This story follows them in their later 20s, about 10 years after parting ways.

There are brief glimpses into their past history, but I would have preferred a bit more of that honestly - it would’ve really fleshed out the feelings of lost love that are the undercurrent of the current story. There’s enough to make it work though.

The love story in this is just perfect really. They start as friends just getting reacquainted with each other but the longing underneath is apparent. Eventually the sweetness gives way to some spiciness that left me feeling all sorts of good ways. Who doesn’t want a love that takes their breath away?

Anyway, I loved this story and I rate it 4 stars only because I would’ve liked more of the back story beyond first intimate encounter.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinions.

This is a terrific novel that feels so authentic that I wondered what connections the author, Erin Hahn, had to the entertainment world. All the characters are fleshed out, especially Cameron and Shelby. Starring together as youngsters, they grew up on a sound stage and their parents, Cameron's dad and Shelby's mom, were not helpful at all. I loved the arc of this story as they fell back in love again and had to work together to defeat Lyle, their jealous former co-star, who had really tried to ruin Shelby's life. With all the attention to home renovation shows, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys those shows and romance. I hardily recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

While this book had a lot of exposition and background to sift it into, it eventually became a completely adorable and sweet romance novel. Much like the author's previous YA novels I've read, this book was full of compelling language that drew me in and I couldn't stop myself from smiling so wide. It's a positively, adorably, heartstoppingly, sickenly sweet romance, like, I mean. By the end, it was a completely fun read that further solidified Erin Hahn as an auto-buy author for me. It was literally so flipping adorable. And, can confirm, that Cameron is one great book BF like seriously, I'm swooning.