Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Erin Hahn for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This is a really fun and charming book that involves a second chance romance and great character development. The plot was really interesting as well and I thought it was really unique. Shelby and Cameron have a lot of chemistry together and I loved seeing how their relationship evolved. Overall, this is a super fun read, and I recommend it!

"Built to Last" by Erin Hahn
A FUN 2nd Chance Romance
This is a good read. A story that has its share of twists, turns, troubles and heart-aches, plus a few characters that are easy to dislike. Also the lead he/she characters that will surely grow on you. I would have enjoyed the story more but for the delays in my available reading time while reading this story. Happy Reading ! !
NOTE: This review expresses my honest opinion.
I received an ARC of this story from the publisher via NetGalley.

I adored this book. I loved the romance between Cam and Shelby. I loved the childhood best friends, lovers, co-stars dynamic they had. Their relationship felt real and authentic and like it was *built to last* (pun intended).

I also just loved the plot of this book. I would LOVE a HGTV show starring the main characters of a 00s children's show. The addition of singing and dancing in the show was a nice touch (gotta love a triple threat).

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

Built to Last is the perfect romance for fans of home renovation shows. In Erin Hahn's latest, two former child stars reunite to film the pilot for a HGTV-type reality show. Shelby Springfield left Hollywood and embraced the small-town life in Michigan, where she restores furniture and renovates houses when her dad. Her first love, Cameron Riggs, a National Geographic photographer, is enlisted as her costar, and her nemesis, Lyle Jessup, produces the show and stirs the pot. The result is a funny, romantic romp.

This story is of Cameron and Shelby and their second chance romance. They are working together after so many years and even though they have their issues happening in the story their dynamic as a couple never changes. Overall, it was a cute story to read and I’m sure others will definitely enjoy it!

A sweet and spicy second-chance story about two child stars now trying to find their way as adults. I loved how there were small conflicts throughout the book, instead of building up to one big conflict near the end. Great storytelling and loved seeing how the characters grew through the book.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Griffin for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the characterization of the FMC. I thought she was relatable, funny, and witty—I would recommend this to anyone. Love love love. One of my fav books of the year!

Shelby and Cameron were child stars together on a hit TV show years ago. They have since become different people and neither works in Hollywood anymore. When they’re brought back together by their mutual co star to do a home renovation show they both sign on and the sparks had never truly gone away. As they work on their first house project together their “friend” sends surprise after surprise to try to derail everything. Can they work together to get everything done in time? And can they continue to deny the feelings they clearly have for each other?

This was a super sweet and cute second chance romance. I loved their relationship and how they both had issues to work through. Their dynamic is so natural and I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

While I enjoyed the overall story the first half was very slow.
I did enjoy the last few chapters the most and there were quite a few moments that I got choked up. I nearly dnf'd just before halfway but I'm glad I didn't because i did enjoy how Cameron and Shelbys story came together in the end.
Overall I'd give this 3.5 stars.

This was a really solid rom com that tied in small-town home renovation with childhood television stardom. Shelby and Cameron were easy to root for: a lovely second-chance at romance story with a redemptive story arc for Shelby and a settling-down story arc for Cameron. It did feel like it ended abruptly and that the story focused mostly on Shelby's family/ex-boyfriend drama. I would have loved to see more time spent with Cameron's family (his relationship with his brother and his mom) and some closure for Lorelei (her best friend who's also an ex-country star?). Cameron's National Geographic job seemed like such an incredible opportunity; I would have loved to see his story continue with them in some capacity. I was also curious how someone like Lyle would have ended up producing home renovation shows when he clearly is a spotlight-loving attention-seeking actor-slash-singer, and the motivation behind his sabotage was simply 10-year-old jealousy, which seemed like not a strong reason. Overall I did enjoy this book and will be happy to recommend to students/friends who like HGTV.

I’ve enjoyed Erin’s ya novels so I was excited to pick up her adult book. I really enjoyed this. The setting was fun and the romance was easy to believe. I look forward to her books and will continue to do so.

Erin Hahn's Built to Last is the story of two former child actors, Shelby and Cameron who reunite for a reality home-renovation show ten years after starting together originally. Their story is further complicated by a romantic history between not only the two of them, but Shelby and the producer of the reality show, Lyle.

It was a sweet story of second chance love and the relationship between Shelby and Cameron is gentle and loving. There were a lot of very unlikable side characters that drive some of the conflict in the story and I did have a hard time with that, mostly because I have a hard time with characters that are hateful. I did adore Shelby's friend Lorelai and would love to read a novel about her. I recommend this book to fans of romance and second-chance romance in particular.

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

This was really heckin cute.

Shelby, Cameron, and Lyle all starred together on a kids show while they were growing up. Cameron wanted out at 18 and left Hollywood behind. Shelby and Lyle dated for a few years after until she left, too.

Shelby and Cam have spent 10 years growing up, but still thinking about each other. So when Lyle wants them to film a pilot of a home reno show, they say yes.

I loved that the reno show wasn’t a crazy plan for one of them to get back to Hollywood. I love how settled into who they’ve become Shelby and Cameron are.

This was also relatively conflict-free, which is just what I needed. There’s some miscommunication, but for once our characters actually sit and talk it out pretty quickly.

Overall, this was lovely.

What an adorable second chance at love story! A three way 1 girl, 2 ex- boyfriends; who does she pick? The author did such a phenomenal job with character development that you have three main characters that you feel a connection with. Her plot was great as well in the story is perfectly character-driven as you watch everyone pine for each other. There's confusion, laughter, tears and happiness all leading choose the correct choice for everyone. Definitely an enjoyable read.

First let me say, ever since I read Never Saw You Coming, Erin Hahn has easily become one of my favorite authors. And from a YA to an adult, nothing has changed. Second chance love is one of the elite tropes and never fails. Can and Shelby share this connection and chemistry that is unmatched. I don’t really steer too much to romance because most of the time it’s just cheesy and feels forced, but not here. Every time Shelby and Cam were scened together, it was believable and unique. Each character was built on their own and together which was a breath of fresh air. I did like the quick little references to their childhood together and it helped bring everything together. I can’t wait for the next Erin Hahn book!

OMG some parts did hit my soul big time. This is one book that I know I will be re-reading for sure. I immediately fell in love with the characters and couldn't put this book down.

Shelby and Cameron were child actors who costarred on a TV show together and briefly had a teenage romance. After several years apart, they are reuniting to film a HGTV-style home renovation show.

This was a super cute and fun read! I loved seeing how Shelby and Cameron’s relationship evolved over time. And if a good second chance romance wasn’t enough for you, this book also has an awful villain, cute father-daughter relationship, and great home restoration descriptions!

I enjoyed this very much and would definitely recommend if you are a fan of the HGTV-style shows!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the advanced reading copy!

This is the perfect beach read. Its a well written book about second chances and trying to get things right.
First love is always the hardest love (and I believe to be your only love). Our characters just couldnt get it together to have it work. Then years later, they reconnect.

I'll be honest at first I was like "Oh my goodness, another book like this" but this one was different. Its beautifully written and I couldnt help but connect to the characters

Rating: 3.5 stars!
Spice: mild

I have to start off by saying this is the first book by Erin Hahn that I read, and to be completely honest I was not disappointed. The story of cam + shelby captivated my heart in a very special way. They were both exposed to childhood stardom in a TV show along with Lyle (who if you read this book, you will learn to strongly dislike). Although when they were young they kept their love secret, for a long 5 years they were apart wishing they hadn't been.

Cam filmed documentaries for Nat Geo & Shelby was hard at work helping her dad and following her passion for turning homes upside down & renewing them completely. After 5 years, they are reunited and realize that they've been fighting the love they have for each other in the name of fear.

I love the development of their relationship throughout the book, although I did feel like some parts were a bit frustrating to read. They let so many pointless opinions get in the way of them truly making each other happy, and Shelby worried too much about Lyle's opinion. Cam also needed to grow a pair if I'm being honest (cute beard though). I do admire that they protected each other's dignity & reputation no matter what the rest of the world said about them.

If you think that you're a workaholic and love to run from emotion (like Cam), please read -- you'll find that life is much easier when we confront emotion and COMMUNICATE!

You'll find this book in stores on October 18th, 2022!

Built to Last speaks to every nook and cranny of my millennial heart. Childhood costars a lá Cory and Topanga AND a home makeover TV show in a bucolic small town? I am SOLD.

Shelby and Cameron are so earnest and sincere in their love for each other that I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. I love their banter, their gentle teasing, and how sensitive and caring they are in each of their interactions. I wish that we could have seen more flashbacks from their childhood as costars—the first time they met, or the first time they felt the spark of romance, maybe. But the moments as adults are so beautiful and well-done.

Not to be ignored are the side characters! I desperately need a Beth and Kevin for myself, and who doesn’t love a good girl gang that they can gossip with, like Shelby has with Lorelai and Maren?

This is such a beautiful story of a second chance at love. I adore sweet, sincere, slightly spicy rom-coms, and this didn’t disappoint!