𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭—
𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘯

This series has been an absolute delight, and I'm wondering if this is the end. Regardless, it was a fantastic read, and I've grown to adore these friends. Despite their diverse paths, their unwavering love and support for each other are truly heartwarming.

This is Harper’s story, a tale of construction and romance. She's given the opportunity to renovate the house of her dreams for her friend's new production company, but there's a catch - she has to work with the Dorsey brothers’ design team, especially Reid Dorsey. Their dynamic is like oil and water, sparking a tension that's impossible to ignore.

There's plenty of fun to be had in this story; the banter between Harper and Reid is sassy, and the sexual tension is palpable. Yet, beneath the surface, there's a wealth of emotion and depth that Lexi has masterfully woven into the narrative. Both Harper and Reid are grappling with family issues, there's a meddling ex, and some heavy secrets. These things could either tear them apart or bring them closer, but Harper’s friends are there every step of the way.


Thank you @getredprbooks @authorlexiblake and @1001darkknights_blueboxpress for this #gifted book and e-book via #NetGalley.

In this story we follow Harper as she deals with an overbearing family that can’t understand why she won’t just settle down and have kids. Her mom is totally insufferable and made me want to hire a mafia hit on her. But we overall find Harper being the contractor on the home that had Harper and her friends start their binding of being found family. In the previous books you get more about the dynamics of how they all found their husbands/fiancés. To make things spicy we have the Dorsey brothers. One of which just happens to be the grumpier to Harper’s grumpy. Sparks fly and they both find out more about themselves in the process. It is a fun ride with a realty TV show as being a big part of the chaos our main characters face. If you are looking for a fun ride I do suggest this book. I have not read the 1st two books in the series but it does make me want to go back and check those out too. Thank you Netgalley, Blue Box Press and Lexi Blake for choosing me to be an arc reader for this book.

I devoured Built to Last. As a fan of workplace romances and enemies-to-lovers tension, this book gave me everything I wanted and more. The story follows Harper Ross, a determined and talented contractor trying to save her late father’s construction business while taking on the renovation of a historic Park Avenue brownstone. It’s a dream project—until she meets Reid Dorsey, the designer with a clashing vision and a knack for pushing all her buttons.

Harper is smart, strong, and refreshingly grounded, and I loved how she navigated the pressures of family, business, and her ambitions. Reid is equally compelling—gruff, passionate, and slowly revealing a softer side. Their banter is sharp, the chemistry is undeniable, and the emotional payoff is so satisfying. Add in a reality TV renovation show, a found-family vibe, and some genuinely touching moments of growth, and you’ve got a romance that’s both fun and heartfelt.

This was such a fun quick read. The main characters and the characters from the first 2 books were amazing. The relationship between the FMC & her best friends was endearing. This book brought out all the emotions from being funny, to serious and insightful. As for the main characters, this is a workplace romance, starting as enemies and evolving into lovers. The chemistry between to two was amazing and I fell in love with both of them. I do wish there was a little more development between being enemies and then lovers, it felt a little fast but all in all I absolutely loved it regardless.

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Loved this!
Really enjoyed this one—such a good read. The writing flowed so well and the characters totally drew me in. I didn’t want to put it down! One of those books that stays with you after you’ve finished. Highly recommend.

I love the colors of the cover.
The two protas are great (Enemies to Lovers).
The story is just cool, you have to read it, I don't want to give too much away.
All the other characters are great too.
The writing style is easy, so you can read the book in one go.
A clear reading recommendation from me!!!!!

The Park Avenue Promise series by @authorlexiblake is sisterhood goals. Three friends, dreaming of owning a home on Park Avenue go through live together being the best support system ever. I loved each of these books.

In Start us Up, Ivy and Heath take us through a tech start up for a match making app. Heath wants to use the skills his grandmother has to teach AI to mimic her style and methods. It’s a slow burn story that melts your heart.

My Royal Showmance has Ankia and Luca starring in a reality tv show to help generate interest and commerce in Luca’s country. She’s pretending to be a contestant, he’s pretending to be interested in the other contestants. The only thing that’s reality is the attraction to each other.

Built to Last has tough as nails Harper teaming up with Reid to renovate the very many mansion she and her friends dreamt about owning one day. Harper and Reid have to put aside their differences and renovate this beautiful mansion bought by a mysterious owner.

Built to Last is a heartfelt, second-chance romance with just the right blend of emotion, heat, and small-town charm. Lexi Blake crafts characters you root for, with real struggles and strong chemistry. The pacing is solid, and the emotional depth adds weight without overwhelming the story. A great read for fans of love with a little grit.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A fun, flirty enemies-to-lovers romance with a heartwarming message about resilience and second chances. When Harper Ross tries to save her family’s construction business, she’s forced to work with the infuriatingly charming designer Reid Dorsey. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and love builds in all the right places. Packed with witty banter, strong women, and just the right amount of steam.

Harper runs a construction company. Sometimes it’s tough being a woman in what is perceived to be a man’s world but she loves her work. She is excited to be hired to renovate a huge old mansion but she’s not sure how she feels about being on a reality show and working with a reality tv home designer. Reid is used to the reality tv spotlight. He has some good reasons to want this renovation to go off without a hitch. Their design aesthetics don’t always match but it’s possible they might be the perfect fit for one another.

Harper loves the big old house and she hates the idea that the new owner wants to chop it up into apartments so she starts out the story already a little prickly. I like that she has created a group of friends that are now family. She is resilient and strong. She is good at what she does and isn’t afraid to make suggestions about the project based on what is best to preserve the property. As she learns more about Reid, she is flexible enough to change her attitude about him and open minded enough to hear his side of the story. Reid was on top in the reality tv home remodel game. Having to rebuild some of that is a challenge and he is driven to succeed. I like that Reid listens and tries to understand. I like that he has secrets but is willing to open up as he learns to trust Harper. They make sense together as a couple. There are lots of side characters. All of the characters are important to the conclusion of the story.

This is a contemporary romance set in New York. It’s not quite an enemies to lovers romance but it’s close. Both characters are adults with demanding careers and they butt heads occasionally because of it. I enjoyed this book and I will read more from this author in the future.

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This was my first Lexi Blake book and I absolutely devoured it!
This book couldn’t be more perfect.

It was emotional, sexy, suspenseful, and perfect enemies to lovers. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t put it down. The characters are beautifully complex, the chemistry is electric, and the story hits that perfect balance between romance and suspense.

“You were never a mistake. You were the best part of me I never knew I had.”

That right there is why I read romance. If you love second chances, found family, and protective heroes with heart, this book is a must-read. I didn’t just love it—I felt it.

I enjoyed this book but it’s in her point of view and I prefer getting both points of view. I loved how her best friends were like her sisters, they were so close. I loved his good Reid and Harper were for each other. I loved how good he was with dealing with her family. It’s a very heartwarming story. Loved the surprise at the end and that they got a very happy ever after. I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy and I recommend this book.

This is the third book in the Park Avenue Promise series, and I will definitely be going back to read Ivy & Anika's books after this one! I always enjoy reading stories of fierce female friendships. I enjoyed the setup for Harper & Reid's meeting, which led to all of the banter and snark between them (at first).

Harper is a woman working in a male-dominated field. Harper's family was so toxic - I got angry several times while reading. I love how Reid is not afraid to stand up to them for her, which taught Harper to advocate for herself by the end of the story.

Were parts of this story unrealistic? Yes. Did I still also eat it up because this is a fun rom-com? Also yes.

Audibook Length: 11h 30m
Narrator: Kitty Bang

Kitty Bang did an excellent job with the narration. She was able to bring out both the humor and the emotion in the story, as well as differentiating her voice between multiple male and female characters. This was a quick listen for me and I read it in two days!

Thank you to Blue Box Press, GetRed PR, & Brilliance Audio for providing me with copies of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.

(**) 4.5 Stars from me! I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but honestly I really loved it! It was well paced and being the 3rd in the series (unbeknownst to me at the time) it's got a good foundation but you definitely don't need to read the prior 2 books to be able to enjoy this one. I felt like the characters were really well rounded, including the support characters. Honestly, I loved the support character so much, that added so much zest and life to the story - which is probably the only downside. It felt perhaps like there was a little too much focus on the side characters or their development that it overshadowed Reid and Harper a little. Not enough to be a real issue, but just an observation I noticed. It's also a single POV. I'm not a huge fan of single POV but, again it wasn't a huge issue here. I definitely would have loved to get Reid's perspective throughout the book. Especially in the aftermath of his arguments with Harper. Reid and Harper had great chemistry and I loved their enemies to lovers journey. Reid was such a sweetheart, I have a new found love for nose kisses thanks to him. Harper felt like a real and relatable character, I felt for her watching her deal with her awful family. I loved the connection she had with Reid over their shared past family issues. I also loved how her found family and Reid really supported her and encouraged her, but also took the Mickey out of her too. I love banter between characters and there was excellent banter not only between Reid and Harper, but between all the characters. I'm definitely excited to go back and read books 1 and 2 after reading this. I wish there had been an epilogue, showing us Reid and Harper in the future though! I would have loved to see them in the future with their found family and the family they were starting together. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh, smile and feel all the feels but didn't leave me feeling down. I was excited to read every page and I'll definitely be adding it to my re-read list! Highly recommend!

(**) I received an ARC of this book for review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by outside sources in any way.

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I was stunned by the cover but the story kept me here.
We love girls supporting girls over here! The way Harper hires girls for the construction company was bliss. I loved it.
The banter was top notch and if you’re looking for an enemies to lovers with ACTUAL enemies this is your book. I loved the tension between Harper and Reid.
Grumpy x Sunshine
Workplace Romance
Enemies to Lovers

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press 💜

I really enjoyed the premise of this book and the plot and descriptions honestly it was really beautiful to me. However the character building was so different so it felt like it was a different dimension with dialogue and something else with the plot. I had a good time with the banter but there was just a rift for me and it made it so difficult for me.

The chemistry and snark were strong with this one.

Reid and Harper got off on the wrong foot, but they just couldn’t stay away from each other. These two had plenty of explosive moments, witty banter, and mutual desire. And both had challenging burdens weighing them down.

Harper’s family, especially her mother, was just too much. I wanted to pelt them with tomatoes and yell “boo!”. But it was very clear that Ivy and Anika (and the rest of her friends) were her found family. Reid’s questionable ex wasn’t much better. That was a truly sticky situation and left me frustrated on many occasions.

The ending was a beautiful and fitting closing for these three friends. I can highly recommend this book if you like a steamy romance that combines complex family dynamics with a bit of light-hearted fun. This is book three in the series, but each book stands well on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is perfect if you’re looking for enemies to lovers, GrumpyXSunshine.

Filled with great banter, drama and sometimes unnecessarily mean comments. These two characters love to argue and make digs at each other.

There were some sweet moments between the MMC and FMC, especially when they realised the attraction between them.
Great to see the character development and that little twist at the end….now I need more!

When I started this Park Avenue series I didn’t know what to expect. I was so used to Lexi’s romantic suspense and BDSM that a more typical romance from her had me wondering what they were doing other than be like. I should never have doubted it, Lexi never disappoints.

The three ladies this series is based around felt like friends from Ivy’s first page. I’ve been itching for Harper’s story since we first met her. Harper and Reid are like oil and water working together. But the attraction between them is unquestioned. And they can’t stay away from each other, even if they want to strangle each other.

I was crying by the end of this book, in such a good way. I love the found family Ivy, Anika and Harper have developed. It’s a great group of mulitgenerational women and then men they’ve found has only made there group better.

I can’t wait to see what’s next for Lexi. This book is available now.

Thank you Valentine PR, Blue Box Press and NetGalley for my copies of this book.

Having not read the first two books in the series, I was able to pick this up and know exactly the dynamic of the 3 best friends/“sisters”. I think I would like to go back and read the first two though.
I enjoyed Harper and Reid’s story. Their animosity towards each other seemed a bit extreme at first. Almost like you weren’t sure they could overcome it with their chemistry. But, once they did, it was fire!
I couldn’t stand Harper’s mother or her family. I’m sure that’s the point but I really wanted her to tell her mother to pound salt from the get-go.
The ending had me tearing up. I just wish there had been an epilogue for everyone after all that build-up.
4 stars.