This was a great rom-com that felt perfect for fans of home renovation shows or Chip and Joanna Gaines. Highly recommend!

If you're a fan of home reno shows, and even more so if you love a home reno show featuring a power couple like Chip and Joanna, you will enjoy Built to Last. Honestly, even if you're not a fan, this a fun story of two former child stars who are brought together years later to join forces on the show HomeMade. A lot of hijinks ensue since the showrunner was also part of the same TV show as Shelby and Riggs, and is jealous of their relationship.

I really enjoyed the story and loved watching the relationship between Shelby and Riggs grow. Not only is this a romance, but it goes a lot into personal growth. It's truly a wonderful book.

Thank you, St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the eARC!

This was a good book for me, just good though. I thought the first few chapters of the book were tough to get through. I wanted there to be more character building but it was a lot of plot writing, feelings, etc. I will say though that the further I got into it the more I enjoyed it. I like the concept and plot.

Loved this book! I’m a sucker for home renovation shows and second-chance romance and this hit the sweet spot of heartwarming, funny and steamy. I loved seeing Shelby and Cameron’s relationship develop from hurt to reluctant co-stars to best friends again to falling deeply back in love with each. Also enjoyed their friends and family dynamics to provide needed emotional depth and comedic relief. Maybe we can get a sequel with Lorelei? (Hint hint)

A mostly low angst, lower steam, and extremely horny adult romance centered on two child stars finally accepting their years-long love for each other when they reunite for a home renovation show, HomeMade. This was a very anticipated read for me, but unfortunately I wasn't enthralled. Erin Hahn is not an author I can rely on for a new favorite sadly. I was let down by You'd Be Mine but LOVED Never Saw You Coming. I have no idea what to expect going into her next few books.

TW: toxic/neglectful parent, past cheating

If you like the Midwest or you're homesick for it, this book will cure that. The story is set in Michigan, with many nods to being Midwestern that I don't understand (I've never even been to the Midwest haha). And I know from the early readers that actually finished this before the release date, Lorelei is really the best character and I'm so glad she's getting her own book!

I just can't believe I'm saying this, but I thought Tessa Bailey's Tools of Engagement did the home renovation show angle a bit better. I got bored a few times reading this, but the rest was still pleasant and I had an enjoyable time. I absolutely LOVE Shelby and Cam together, especially Cam.

The angst comes mainly from Shelby's ex Lyle being the showrunner of HomeMade and screwing everything up. The show was a main focus of the story, but the beginning started off with flashback chapters I would have liked to see more of to really sell the second chance romance. Shelby and Cameron were cute, but I left feeling unsatisfied in more ways than one.

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for the early copy. All opinions are my own.

I tried several times to read this and could not get past the first few chapters -- wasn't engaged with the premise, the setting, the characters or the writing.

This second chance romance will pull at your heart strings. It's funny and incredibly sweet. Once you start reading you'll become obsessed with Shelby and Cameron, trust me!

If you haven't read any of Erin's books before, her take on two childhood TV stars who come back together to do a home renovation show will make you an instant fan.

Now I need Lorelai and Maren to each have their own book!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a touching and emotional book. Great second chance friends to lovers story that was cute. I liked the story and where the author took it.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Griffin, & St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.

This is such a bummer for me, but it really feels like one of those "did I read the same book as everyone else?" type of books - Built to Last has a 4.1 rating on Goodreads and I just don't get it. I didn't buy into their love story and didn't feel as though there was enough of a reason for them to pine after one another the way they did. It also felt like a lot of angsty spicy times - which I don't necessarily mind - for absolutely no reason which gave a feel of their relationship being built on a physical attraction and not much else.

The strongest parts of this book, for me, were those discussing the home reno aspects - I loved reading about the restorations that Shelby did, and loved all of the parts talking about the specific home renovation project they were working on for the TV show. (But in my opinion that was not enough to carry the book)

All of that being said: I like Erin Hahn's writing and as this was her debut adult novel, I would definitely try another by her - which we will get, because this is a first in a series! Erin has stated that the second book will feature Lorelai and the third Maren, so I will definitely give Lorelai's book a try before making my final judgment on EH's foray into adult novels.

Also all of THAT being said, I am super in the minority here so if the synopsis speaks to you I would still give it a shot! I think you'll know pretty early on if you're going to have the same issues that I did.

I absolutely loved this romance between two former child stars. As a Michigander, I loved the small town Michigan setting and could easily imagine Shelby and Cameron in real life. Cameron made me swoon and I can't wait to read more of Hahn's future romances!

3.5 stars!

This was a super cute and quick book that kept my interest throughout.

Shelby and Cameron are ex-child star actors who once had a beautiful young relationship. After Cameron quits acting and goes off to college, Shelby starts to date fellow costar Lyle, who ends up cheating on her 4 years later. Devastated, Shelby calls Cam and he flies in from Alaska, where he is now working for National Geographic, just to be there for her in a time of need.

After a brief time together and realizing Shelby needs to get out of Hollywood, he leaves her while she’s sleeping and encourages her to find something that makes her happy.

Another 5 years later and she is now back in Michigan running her own woodworking business alongside her contractor Dad and has turned a new leaf after leaving Hollywood behind. When he ex-boyfriend Lyle cons her and Cameron into taking a meeting about a home renovation tv show, in which he would be the producer, the two ex lovers embark on the journey with the slime ball who ruined Shelby’s life.

The love Cameron and Shelby had was so sweet. Always having those feelings but always at the worst times. It was nice to see them finally be in the right head space at the same time and take a chance in love.

It was so nice to not have a third act break up and I love anything with home renovation/tv show concepts. Side characters were entertaining. Main characters second chance romance was adorable. Where it fell flat for me was the two main characters sex scenes. I couldn’t get into it and it turned me off. Maybe because I was imaging them as child actors I know. But otherwise, I would definitely recommend this to anyone!

Thank you Netgalley and St.Martins Press for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Such a fun and delightful romance! Definitely recommend, especially if you’re into home makeover / renovation settings

I really enjoyed this second chance romance! Reality TV is one of my guilty pleasures, so that element of drama was really fun. This took a little bit to pull me in, but once it did, I couldn't put it down. The relationships felt super authentic and believable, which is my biggest hope for this type of book!

we love a feel good, dual pov, second chance, and friends to lovers romance. this was a sweet book that really focuses on the two mcs from their childhood to now. the writing wasn't really for me, but i definitely think that some readers would really like this style of writing. not terrible but i would not read this again.

I immediately fell in love with Erin Hahn YA book last year so I was excited to read her new adult romance, Built to Last.

Built to Last was a bit of a disappointing read for me. I had high expectation for this book because I loved Erin Hahn YA book last year. But this adult romance book, Built to Last, wasn't for me. It was too messy to read through. I truly got annoyed with all of the characters. They acted a bit too immature for my taste in romance books. And the miscommunication between them doesn’t help at all. We are all grown adults so we are able to confront the past and talk it over. It’s the mature thing to do. Why it was so hard for them to do? Don’t know. It was completely dumb and endless.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, what can I say… this book was ADORABLE! Seriously, so cute.. and it had some hints of spice, which was pleasantly surprising!

I love a good former lovers brought back together story, and this was exactly everything I could have hoped. Cameron was so lovable and Shelby was so down-to-earth.

I would recommend this book to anyone!

This book had all the things I love: second chance romance, childhood love reignited, small town settings, slow burn, and witty banter.
The two MC’s are absolutely perfect! There is miscommunication (my least favorite) but only in the beginning, they talk and work through things and it’s such a refreshing take.

This was a fun and pretty spicy at moments!

DNF

I honestly couldn’t even get through the first chapter because of the amount of profanity, use of alcohol, and even the possibility of a sexual situation. Not my cup of tea.

Built to last is a second chance romance, but so much more. Shelby Springfield, Cameron Riggs, and Lyle Jessup have a very complicated past. They were all co-stars on a television series as teens, and there was a bit of a love triangle. Shelby and Cameron were each other's first loves, but Cameron is spooked by those feelings and he leaves to go to school. Lyle swoops in, and he and Shelby become an item, for five years until he dumps her for her best friend. Who does she call, Cameron. Cameron has a great career as a National Geographic photographer and documentary maker, but he packs up and takes a rickety plane to LA when Shelby tells him she needs him. Knowing she is living a toxic life, her leaves her a note saying she has to get out of LA, and takes off again, before he can act on his attraction to his former love. Fast forward ten years. Shelby works with her father on home renovations, specifically restoration, as well as owning her own furniture restoration business. Enter Lyle who wants to stir the pot. He is now a director and offers Cameron and Shelby a pilot to make a home renovation show. When Shelby asks Cameron if he is interested, he can't help but come on board, even though he knows nothing about renovating homes.

This was a great story, and I enjoyed it more than I had expected I would. I love home renovation television shows, but this was more about relationship building, coming home, second chances, and finally standing up for yourself. The TV pilot was Shelby's chance to show the world that she wasn't that messy party girl anymore, but had landed on her feet and had a successful business. She wasn't pining over Lyle, the one who dumped her. Cameron is finally ready to face Shelby and all the feelings he has for her, even ten years later since their last meeting. Lyle is just a mess. He is a bit of a narcissist and wants to make Shelby and Cameron look bad, to make himself look self-important. Family plays a huge role in this story as well. Neither Shelby or Cameron have healthy relationships with one of their parents, and we see them come to terms with that in the story. I have to say, Shelby's mom is a piece of work, enough said. This story pulled me in from the start and I was invested in seeing where Shelby and Cameron would go with their lives. There is a lot of baggage to unpack, feelings to share, emotions that need to be explored and finally they can both move on. The romance took a bit to develop, which I liked, but eventually it happened and there were some open door bedroom scenes, but overall, this was a story I recommend to those who enjoy a nice, fun romance

Unfortunately my opinion on this one differs from the majority of reviews. I was disinterested and a number of weeks after reading it, I can't recall the players or the plot. What I do remember is picking it up and putting it down many times as it didn't quite hook my attention. I am, however, very much a big mood reader and this could be a case of wrong book, wrong time.