Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was an enjoyable book.

This was such a sweet second-chance romance. Shelby and Cameron were child-stars on a popular show, and secretly crushed on each other during those growing-up years. After the show was over and they went different ways, they always harbored feelings. So when they are asked to get together to co-star on a home renovation show, sparks fly.

The chemistry was very real, and I loved watching these two work, flirt, and communicate. I also loved Shelby's dad and the the group of friends surrounding both of the main characters. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good, swoony contemporary romance.

Thanks to Netgalley and Erin Hahn for the ARC of this book.

I was so exited to receive an ARC of Built To Last by Erin Hahn from NetGalley!

This second chance romance book was so good! I couldn’t put this book down!

This is my first book by this author and they do an excellent job painting a picture for the reader. I do wish there was a deeper dive into the characters’ backstories in their early days together. The author also keeps the story moving very well. No big time gaps but some minor fast forwards.

I love a good romcom with spice and this did not disappoint.

I hope there’s more to this universe with some of the side characters we met as well!

Keep an eye out on October 18th for the new release!

I loved this book! It was an charming, sweet story that was also a great beach read. I love how this authors writes and would definitely give it 4 stars.

I enjoyed this book so much! Normally, I don't love the miscommunication trope, which DEFINITELY exists here. HOWEVER, I loved it. I thought the friends to lovers plot lines were executed so well. The chemistry between Shelby and Cameron is adorable and undeniable. The banter was so sweet and I loved how the book wrapped up their histories with what they want from life now. I thought that Shelby's relationship with her father was a really compelling sub-plot that made her so loveable. Overall this was such a lovely story to watch unfold.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Built to Last is an incredibly sweet romance that deftly blends elements of the childhood friends to lovers and second-chance romance tropes. Former child star Shelby Springfield left Hollywood a decade ago after a terrible public breakup with one of her former co-stars and a subsequent meltdown. Since then she's gotten sober, started a lucrative business as a furniture restorer working alongside her house-flipper dad, and built a nice little life for herself... and then Hollywood comes knocking on her door, in the form of a home reno reality TV pilot gig. The hitch? Her ex is the showrunner... and her co-host is another former co-star, the one who got away. Can Shelby navigate her way through this without losing herself... or blowing her second chance?

I love that these characters had weight and substance, real problems and flaws along with their many charms. Supporting cast featured equally real-feeling characters, and I'm looking forward to reading their love stories someday soon too!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Since it's been, oh, a few years since I've reviewed a book I'll probably make this one short and sweet. Hey! Kind of like this book! I first read Erin Hahn's work with "You'd Be Mine", a sweet little YA that I loved. I figured this book would follow the same formula when I requested it and I was pretty much right.

Shelby and Cameron are childhood sweethearts that have strayed away from each other. Cameron chose a path that was basically him running away from his fame and the love of his life. Shelby lived the celebrity scene until her boyfriend cheated on her and her life kind of fell apart.

They are brought back together by Lyle, the cheating ex, to start in a television show together. There is definitely chemistry between the two of them and since the story is told in alternating POVs there isn't really a "do they or don't they" mystery here.

The banter is cute and the side characters were some of my favorites. Friends who root for you are the best and these guys have some good friends. Lyle caused some unnecessary drama for the sake of "the show" but it was as expected. For characters in their late 20s he seemed very immature. Or maybe I'm just really old now.

I liked Shelby's growth a lot and felt that Cameron got off kind of easy. He left her when she needed him and, while I know it wasn't an ideal situation, everyone just forgave him like the Prodigal Son.

This was a really sweet story with a super sappy ending for all. It took me a bit to realize that the chapter titles were all songs and that irked me a bit. The book wasn't "music" themed so it didn't make sense and felt a little "2010 Twilight Fanfic" to me. Trust me, I would know.

Still, check this one out if you're looking for something cute and fluffy.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

*First, I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review*

There were so many tropes in this book that I am a sucker for, and I believe many of them were utilised well. Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs are child stars and childhood sweethearts who have grown apart since the ending of their hit show. Shelby was also involved with their costar Lyle Jessup. The three young adults have a tumultuous past and go their separate ways in their early twenties.

The main plot point is that Cameron and Shelby, who both love the other, are teaming up to do a home renovation show, produced by Lyle. I read somewhere that Lyle was doing this as a way to get his friends together, but throughout the book, he and his wife (who has a huge part in the story too) were just plain nasty. There was no playfulness with his actions, only malice. Even then, I enjoyed Cameron and Shelby's love story and believed the strength of first love.

This is Erin Hahn's debut in adult fiction, and I think she's done a great job. I like the prose and most of the characters and their journeys.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you’re a fan of Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren (specifically the childhood friends to enemies to lovers) or You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria (celebrities with a hidden relationship while filming), this book is for you!

I loved this book. The dynamic between Shelby and Cameron was amazing. They both stood up for each other and held each other up when needed. The ending chapter was adorable and I loved the epilogue. I especially loved the character growth throughout.

The fact that there was no third act breakup was amazing! There was still drama but I didn’t have to worry about miscommunication. Plus, the spice was spicy!

I recommend this book and I hope everyone joins me in checking it out when it’s released

A sweet/cute second chance love story. The characters felt real and gotta love some home renovations!

This is a good book. The two main characters are Shelby and Cameron. They are both child stars. They have known each other all their lives. They each have issues but together they work them out and fall in love.

Love me some good character growth. I appreciated that the characters looked at their own flaws and worked to improve in those areas. I also liked how this story shows the value of timing within relationships. The characters were fun without being overly quirky. The drawbacks for me were that the pacing felt slow through the beginning and I had a harder time following the time jumps, especially at first. The rather, um, intimate scenes were too graphic for me personally so I ended up skipping over those pages. I also wasn't a huge fan of switching perspectives each chapter, but the chapter titles were a fun touch! Overall a fun read!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC for my honest review.

What a fun book! And it's got some of my favorite tropes: home renovation, childhood friends/crushes, second chance. And there's a good amount of enjoyable, fully fleshed-out side characters! Such a tender and sweet love story with some truly funny moments. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you @netgalley @stmartinspress and @erinhahn_author for the eARC of this book in exchange of my unbiased opinion.

You guys, I devoured this book. This one is most definitely a must read for this year! I’m honestly not usually one to love second chance romances, but this one had me changing my tune.

Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs were child stars on the same sitcom, and first loves. Cameron has always been the one who got away for Shelby. And she is the one person that he would drop absolutely everything for. So when another co-star, and another ex for Shelby, brings them together for a home renovations show after years out of the spotlight - neither can refuse.

The banter in this book alone was pure perfection. I was consistently laughing out loud. Put that with the sizzle-worthy chemistry between our leads and you’ve got a book you won’t want to put down!

This one gets 5⭐️‘s from me!

This book centers around one of my favorite romance tropes, the second chance and I've loved Erin Hahn's YA books, so I jumped at the chance to get an early copy of this one. She does not disappoint! Filled with the wit and charm I've come to expect from Hahn, with the added bonus of adult characters and a bit of steam. I loved that the main characters, Shelby and Cameron, both grew as characters both together and apart, and that the main conflict didn't involve a ton of drama between them, but came from the "outside" as it were. It is a lovely romance and I'm already chomping at the bit for more adult novels from Hahn (maybe about Lorelai and/or Maren? A girl can hope!).

Release date: October 18, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the early copy!

. This is a believable romance or rekindled romance about former child actors reconnecting to do an HGTV home type show and who also happened to be former childhood sweethearts. The romance is believable with decent chemistry and solid tension. It is a slow burn that captures you before you realize it.
Overall, it is a well written, gentle love story. The characters were great and very relatable. The second chance love story was sweet. and heartwarming. After all, who doesn't love second chances and destiny?

Such a sweet story about two kid actors who were each others first love and are brought back together after leaving Hollywood to rehab an old house as a new reality show. Great characters and a nice romance. Really enjoyable.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3.5 stars.

Erin Han strikes again with a cozy Michigan love story. Shortly after I graduated from U of M, I received a free physical ARC of Erin Hahn's previous book, More Than Maybe, from the publisher. That book centers around two high schoolers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, so the story held a special place in my heart. *stares longingly at the copy on my bookshelf*

Sure enough, this adult contemporary features locations around Grand Rapids and in the UP and centers around several child actors, in a way that reminded me of Birds of California by Katie Cotugno. I enjoyed that the characters settled into a rhythm of good communication relatively early on in the story, which is something I scout out in the romance genre. I also enjoyed that the characters faced conflicts as a joint unit. And what can I say, the side characters were enjoyable as well. Overall, there was a lot to enjoy. If you're a frequent watcher of HGTV and a lover of romance, you should not hesitate to pick this up.

Besides some minor Cringe(tm) moments I did not particularly care for, my biggest ick was the rustic small town feel of the book. I don't enjoy small town romances, as a big city gal who feels stifled in those settings. I recognize this as a matter of personal preference.

I was excited to hear that Erin Hahn was making her adult romance debut with Built to Last, and it was the perfect contemporary romance to read while traveling. I was introduced to Erin’s writing through one of her young adult novels. I enjoyed that book, but Built to Last really hit the spot for me.

We’re introduced to Shelby and Cameron, two childhood TV stars that went in different directions after their show wrapped. While Shelby continued with Hollywood until a messy, public break up, Cameron left the industry behind in favor of attending college and starting his own career as a documentary filmmaker. When their former costar (and Shelby’s ex) bring them together with the offer to film a pilot for a home renovation show, building off of Shelby’s post-Hollywood career in furniture restoration and house flipping that she shares with her father, they have to decide what they want and whether it’s finally time to face the feelings and chemistry between them.

This is childhood friends/childhood first love to lovers, and I couldn’t get enough of it. Their quiet romance from their teenage years was sweet, and the chemistry between Shelby and Cameron was just as explosive as adults. I’d consider this a slow burn (and boy, do they slow burn for a while), but it doesn’t feel as rushed due to the long history between the characters and the glimpses of their pasts. The secondary cast of characters, including Shelby’s two best friends, Cameron’s college roommate and his wife, and their closest family members were highlights of the story for me.

I couldn’t put this down. I don’t know if this was just the perfect book for the perfect time, but I sailed through this story, and I would have happily read this one in one sitting if life hadn’t gotten in the way. There is some steam, which was perfectly placed and well done. If you’re a fan of HGTV renovation shows or have done home renovations yourself, this could be a great romance read for you.

I can’t wait to read the next two books in this series, with one book focusing on each of Shelby’s best friends as the main character. I loved them as side characters, so I’m excited to see where their stories leave (and hopefully get more glimpses of Shelby and Cameron).

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

A sweet, second chance love story. The characters were realistically written and the story was sweet without being saccharine.