I really liked this book, especially the reality show backdrop. It’s fun to see what goes on behind the scenes, even if it’s fictional. The characters are strong and I liked the romance. 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

I was a big fan of Erin Hahn's YA romance novels, so I was super excited to read her adult romance debut. Built to Last was very sweet, and I loved how well she wrote the second chance romance between two teenage sweethearts. The book gets a little spicy, but is not overly graphic, which I appreciated. Hahn did a great job balancing the sexy and sweet throughout the book, and the story progressed in a very organic way.

This book is such a warm hug! Erin Hahn’s books always feel like home to me. She’s so good at making you love the main couple and root for them until they get their HEA. Cameron and Shelby are two of my favorite idiots who are GONE for each other. Idiots to lovers is THAT trope for me.

I loved the child star angle of second chance lovers portrayed in this one!

At times it felt too insta love for me, which I understand the characters have a history but at times it felt like too much.

I’m typically not a fan of love triangles, but oddly enough it worked here and I did enjoy it!

All in all, I greatly enjoyed this spin on some of my favorite tropes.

Totally delightful for anyone who loves old houses and romance novels. Hahn avoided cliched side plot and side character tropes — the side plots and characters just added to the book and propelled the story forward. Really enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this book, it had quite a few "awww" moments. Second chance romances are one of my favorites. I enjoyed the small flashbacks of Cameron and Shelby although it feels like a second chance romance, I wish there were more flashback and memories of the two together, since the book does focus a lot on their past. Overall, I did enjoy the book and would recommend if you're looking for a cute read.

I got this arc right after we bought our first home and we’re knee deep in making it our own, so this was the perfect book for me at the time! I absolutely loved it!

3.5 stars; Charming second chance romance between two childhood television stars, now starring in their new home renovation show. With a petty ex trying to ruin everything, the two realize they are in love with one another and they work together to overcome adversity and bad publicity to shine in their new roles. I love the friends and community they built that carry them through. Shelby and Cameron had great chemistry from the get go, but I didn't feel like Cameron giving up on his nat geo job really felt earned. It was an easy, fun read.

This was just a middle of the road romance for me. I really wish there was more about the actual home renovation in the book.

I didn’t like this very much. I thought it was pretty slow at times and quite insta love. It didn’t delve into their past aside from a few flash backs so we didn’t really get to understand why they’ve been in love with each other for so long. To me, their relationship was very lusty but didn’t have much romance. They definitely had a spark but I would’ve liked more of a history.

The tale of a second chance romance between childhood actors with a reno home show twist.

This one definitely gave hallmark vibes, it was very cute with a touch of steam. I personally would have liked to see more will they/ won't they, because it was almost just a given that Shelby and Cameron were getting back together.

Overall it was a cute book but didn't feel like an adult romance so that's why I gave it 3 stars. Wouldn't read it again, but would read more by the author.

I love HGTV aspect of this book, but didn’t really love the drama. There was a little too much for my liking. It was a bit messy in the relationship department and there was too much miscommunication for me.

Overall the book was well written and had a great slow burn, but in the end wasn’t for me.

Shelby and Cam grew up together singing and dancing together as child stars on television. They were high school sweethearts off-screen while her on-screen love interest, Lyle, was who she made headlines with. This entire book centers around Shelby and Cam's second chance romance and it is sweet 'n steamy. So flash forward to now and Lyle is proposing a new show pairing up his former cast mates. The show is a home reno show in small-town Michigan and it is nothing but charming. I enjoyed reading a romance in this niche. Lots of mentions of plaid and tree-trunk thighs! Oh, and I love talk of a good flea market and B&B!!

Shelby, Lyle and Cameron were all child stars who grew up under the watchful eye of the world on a popular television show. Though Shelby and Cameron truly had feelings for each other, Shelby and Lyle were set as love interests on the show and ended up dating in real life. Decades later and after Shelby and Lyle's very public and deceitful breakup, Lyle has manufactured a way to get them all back together. Lyle is the showrunner for a home renovation show that Shelby and Cameron would be starring on. Lyle is manipulative and vindictive because he has always suspected that there was something going on between Shelby and Cameron. Eventually they are able to move past all of the obstacles and are able to be happily together.

Who doesn't love a good second chance love story. The love story of Shelby and Cameron. The banter between these two was nothing short of funny and cute. A rom com that you won't be able to put down. My first read by Erin Hahn but it won't be my last. I was shocked that this is her first adult romance. She did good

I've enjoyed Erin Hahn's YA books, so was happy to read her first adult romance novel. It still featured characters on the young end of the spectrum (20s), but the second-chance childhood star romance worked for me. The main conflicts were external issues, and not the lack of comminication tropes that I really don't enjoy. It was fun to imagine these young adults with definite chemistry rebuilding their lives after their young stardom.

I love a second chance childhood romance story so much! the chemistry between them was amazing. I wish they talked more about their childhood or more backstory because we only got glimpses. If you enjoy HGTV shows, you will probably love this!

This book is a freaking delight.

Tropes abound (second chance romance, friends to lovers, celebrity romance, reality tv setting), next level pining, a great mix of sweet with open door spice, dual POV, NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP OR MISCOMMUNICATION - there’s not much more you could ask for from this book.

While it won’t be a forever favourite for me, it’s one I can see myself rereading when I need something good for my heart.

This was such a cute and sweet book, but spicy too.
Shelby and Cameron grew up together as co-stars on a popular teen show. They both left Hollywood and went on to lead completely different and separate lives. Now they are being pushed back together by their ex-co-star, who happens to be Shelby's ex-boyfriend to work together on a home renovation show.
Second chance romances are one of my very favorite tropes and this one worked very well for me. Cameron and Shelby had great chemistry and were a wonderful couple.
I definitely recommend this book if you are in need of a good rom-com.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This didn't started as well as I wanted , it took me a little bit longer to get into the story but ended up liking it!It was slow at first but I find this one so sweet and cute. The home renovation angle here was fun and enjoyable one of the best parts in the story, also it's second chance romance another thing I love.

Shelby and Cameron were flirty, sweet and fun together. I loved their banter.