Built to Last is about the last friend of three who made a pact in high school to remain friends forever and to make it big in Manhattan.

In previous books, we’ve met Ivy and Ani. Now, it’s Harper’s turn. Harper Ross is the CEO of her family’s construction company. She’s worked hard to keep the company afloat after the family mismanaged funds. She wants to work on renovation Banover Place, a Gilded Age property. But she’s clashing with the designer on the project.

Reid Dorsey is the designer on the Banover project. He and his brother Jeremiah used to have a renovation show but it got canceled after his accident.

Harper and Reid clash at every turn especially after Reid left a not so great first impression. As their story continues, the two enemies warm up to each other and become more than friends. As they’re working on their project together, something threatens its success and they have to find a way to save it.

I really loved this book. I felt you could see Harper grow through out this story. Where she discovers that she can live her own life and not feel like she has to take on all the responsibilities of her family. You can see her character develop and mature.

And I’m excited to see the conclusion to the series and the friends all get their happy ending

*~* Most Likely to Hook Me to a Series *~*

I didn't read the first two books in this series, so I know that I missed out on a lot of backstory between the characters, however, I still really enjoyed this story.
Harper and Reid both had quirks and passion that made their tension so delicious and their story so sweet. I loved the friendships that Harper had with the ladies and the layers that Reid had with his hobbies.
I think I want to read the first two books and then come back to this one and I'm sure I would love it even more but it was a solid read.

Thank you to Net Galley, Blue Box Press, and Lexi Blake for an eARC of this story.

t starts off a little slow, but it comes around. It's a cute little enemies to lovers romance. Lots of banter and snark, and I really liked that. I think the plot was predictable, but not in a bad way. It was a cute and fun read. Although this can be read as a standalone, the side characters do come from the previous two books so it helps to know their stories while reading this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Built to Last” – or how to fall in love one sarcastic insult at a time 🛠️💘
Enemies-to-lovers renovation edition? Sign me the heck up. This was like Fixer Upper meets You’ve Got Mail, with a dash of New York sass and a whole lotta sexual tension over floorplans.
Harper is the queen of power tools, sass, and ambition, trying to build her father's legacy one brownstone at a time. Reid is the polished, bougie designer with just enough brooding energy to make me roll my eyes and fan myself at the same time. Together? Instant chaos. The bickering? Chef's kiss. The tension? Basically another supporting character.
Do I care that I saw every plot twist coming? Absolutely not. Sometimes you want the grilled cheese of books—warm, predictable, and exactly what you needed.
Bonus points for:
🏡 Found family energy
📺 A home reno reality show I’d 100% binge
🖤 A hero who learns to love messy (emotionally and structurally)
👷 A heroine who swings hammers and never backs down

I truly enjoyed how this story blends ambition, friendship, and romance into a rich and heartfelt package. The writing is warm and engaging, capturing the complexity of chasing success while learning to open your heart. It left me feeling inspired and invested in every page.

🍿 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: I love the Park Avenue Promise series and knew I was in for a treat with Built to Last. Lexi Blake knows how to blend humor and serious topics perfectly and this was no exception!

🤩 𝚃͏𝚑͏𝚎͏ 𝙱͏𝚎͏𝚜͏𝚝͏ 𝙱͏𝚒͏𝚝͏𝚜͏: The strong female friendships are one of the best parts about this book, and I love that this time we got Harper’s story. Reid Dorsey has some serious Mr. Darcy vibes (and note that last name! 👀), and while he is a bit of a jerk to start, we quickly learn he is actually a sweetheart. The romance was fiery with tension and the crescendo is a little spicy without being over the top. Just the way I like my romance!

🎧 𝒜𝓊𝒹𝒾𝑜𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝒩𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃: Kitty Bang has narrated all 3 of the books in this series and while it would be nice to get a different narrator for each (different MC’s and all) she does a really great job. Her pacing does feel off throughout which bugged me a tiny bit, but it wasn’t horrible. Plus, her narration for the characters is just so dang good.

💭 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: I loved that Blake tackled some major topics in a way that ultimately made me cry, and this was definitely an emotional read to say the least. Every character feels fully developed and each of these ladies is unapologetically themselves which makes for some empowering reading. You don’t need to read this series in order, but I would recommend it to get maximum characterization.

T͏h͏i͏s͏ B͏o͏o͏k͏ i͏n͏ 5͏ E͏m͏o͏j͏i͏’s͏ o͏r͏ L͏e͏s͏s͏: 🔨🏪😂🥃🥺

𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙼𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🌶️

I didn’t read the other books before this one. So this one can most definitely be read as a stand-alone. After reading this one though, I need to go back and read the other girls story. That’s how much I really liked/enjoyed this one. Harper and Reid Are both grumpy and it fit them perfectly. I loved their banter and always love a story that will have me giggling. There is so much more to their story, but you will have to read it to find out.

this book was okay, i liked the premesis but it didnt give what i wanted. the book felt too insta-lovely and the story was boring at times

This opposites-attract romance set against the backdrop of a luxe Park Avenue renovation delivers both style and substance. Harper and Reid are a delightfully fiery pair—equal parts stubborn and talented—with chemistry that builds naturally from tension to tenderness.

The setting is vivid, the banter snappy, and the slow-burn romance satisfying. While the conflict resolution feels a bit rushed, the journey is fun, full of ambition, friendship, and just the right dose of emotional depth.

A feel-good read perfect for fans of smart, career-driven love stories with a HGTV twist.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this early

In Built to Last, the emotional final installment of the Park Avenue Promise series, Lexi Blake delivers a powerful story of healing, forgiveness, and enduring love. The journey is heartfelt and deeply human, filled with Blake’s signature warmth, wit, and emotional complexity. A moving conclusion to a series about friendship, resilience, and love that stands the test of time.

If you love enemies to lovers... you will LOVE this book! The banter between them never stops, while also falling madly in love with eachother very quickly (but if you ask them, they will definitely deny all feelings).
This book was cute, but I also think it could have been re-written in parts or maybe some parts completely excluded. At times I felt like it was dragging on just a little.

If you love an enemies-to-lovers story, this one’s definitely worth checking out. And I mean real enemies , these two go at each other hard. Their back-and-forth was so funny and sharp, I was smiling the whole time because I just knew their tension was heading somewhere explosive.

Harper runs her late dad’s construction business, but it’s not easy with her family always interfering. Her mom keeps pushing her to quit and focus on starting a family instead, while her cousin is scheming to take over the company. Harper’s stuck trying to prove herself in a world that doubts her just because she’s a woman.

Reid is a designer trying to bounce back after a tough accident that ended a home renovation show he had with his brother. Since then, he’s been working hard to get his life and career back on track.

Their paths cross when both get hired to work on a brownstone renovation in Park Avenue - Harper as the contractor, Reid as the designer. Their first encounter? Definitely awkward. Reid assumes the contractor is a man and throws an insult Harper’s way without realizing who she is.

What starts as annoyance quickly turns into a mix of fiery arguments and undeniable attraction. As they spend more time together, the line between hate and desire blurs. Once they finally admit what’s really going on, their relationship shifts in the best ways and they start seeing each other differently.

Quote I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE :

"You can't. You can't give up your dreams for
me."
"What if I just figured out you are my dream?" He
asks the question so simply.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I also really appreciated how therapy was handled here - it felt honest and uplifting. Harper’s friends and support network were amazing, encouraging her to really explore her feelings instead of just pushing through the struggles. Watching her finally put herself first and set boundaries with her family was so inspiring. She carried a lot, and learning to let go of those burdens so she could live on her own terms was powerful.

And the twist at the end? Wow, I’m definitely going back to read the earlier books now. I want to know more about Harper’s friends and their journeys.

If you like:
💗 Grumpy x grumpier dynamics
💗Enemies-to-lovers tension
💗Found family vibes
💗 Workplace romance

Big thanks to NetGalley, Blue Box Press, and Lexi Blake for the ARC in exchange of my honest review!

I have not read the first two in the series but after reading this one I want to read the others. I loved how the girls offered tough love to one another but also did not hesitate to stick up for the people they care for. It was found family at its best and those moments were really heartwarming. The snarky banter between Harper and Reid was fueled by their first impressions of one another and it stayed even after they started to develop feelings. Harper’s family made me so mad but I admired how she was able to stand up for herself and for women in her profession at the same time. The conflict with the renovation and an Ex added some drama that had me eager to see how it would play out. It was a quick and fun read.

Thank you @authorlexiblake @1001darknights_blueboxpress @getredprbooks for the gifted copy.

It took me a while to get into at first, but I loved Harper and Reid's story. Harper's character arc from being pushed around by her family despite being the CEO and also working another job, to her standing away from them and choosing her found family... I loved it.

The mystery around Britta and what she held over Reid was interesting and the chemistry between Harper and Reid was great. We did skim a lot of them being together for the narrative, but I didn't mind that.

I picked this book up without reading the others first, it took me a little bit to catch up with who everyone was and how they were linked together. I had no idea who cece, Lydia and Diane were for ages. In fact I'm still not 100% sure I get how they fit in.

Otherwise I loved Ivy, Anika and Harper's relationship together!

This was a no for me. It was coined as enemies to lovers but it also had an instant love/instant lust aspect that felt forced. I also felt like there were chunks missing between chapters 5 and 6. They jump into bed together and then they're suddenly at an event with his ex to cause issues. I really wished there was a build up. I also like the women first aspect of the story, but I would have liked to seen it be less forced---it felt like the book had to have a theme and it was wrapped around the story versus the story carrying the book with the theme.

I appreciate the ARC, this one just wasn't for me.

I loved this book
I love this book so much, my first by this author and it definitely did not disappoint! The banter was on point, humor had me laughing uncontrollably, the heart felt moments really took the experience up a notch, and let’s not forget the spice!! All and all I loved this book! Definitely will be a reread! Can’t wait for more from this author!

I really enjoyed this book! Two slightly grumpy yet good-hearted career-driven people falling in love while arguing over home renovation decisions?? Count me in! This is a rivals to lovers book: Harper is a contractor who is running a stressful family owned construction business and agrees to help out her best friend by being on a home renovation reality TV show. Reid is the designer hired to bring the aesthetic of the house together. When misunderstandings happen and creative visions clash, the tension could be cut with a knife! I was rooting for Harper and Reid from their (rocky) beginning and through all the challenges they faced together! Lexi Blake does such a good job of crafting such real people with depth and character development. The end of the book was so wholesome and I love the found family that was seamlessly woven around Harper and Reids love story.

Built to Last by Lexi Blake is a enemies-to-lovers romance. The tension between the leads is palpable, with good snarky banter. Lexi's skillfully crafts the characters.

The plot twist was a nice surprise, adding layers to the story. The characters journeys are engaging.

Overall, Built to Last is a captivating read that will resonate with fans of romance, character-driven fiction, and sassy dialogue. Lexi Blake's writing is a perfect blend of witty, emotional, and engaging – a winning combination that'll leave you eager for more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a fun quick read and good palate cleanser. If you’re wanting a book that you can binge in a day, has the sweetest found family and a heartwarming ending, this is the one for you!

Premise, I hadn’t read the first two books of the series but I had no problem understanding the story. Actually, now I want to read the other two books as well because I loved this one!

I appreciated several things

Harper is a strong, mature fmc with a determinated character. Even though she often finds herself in difficulty, she always finds a way to solve the problem and move forward as she thinks is best. She’s a person who never gives up and who has a lot of patience.

The found family part is so cute. The relationship with her friends and the other characters that step by step becomes closer and the way Harper realizes that she’s not alone as she thought and that sometimes family is the one we build for ourselves are well described and I felt really involved.

The thing I definitely loved the most was the relationship between Harper and Reid.
Since they met they do nothing but argue and fight but these are the parts of the story that I preferred! I also really liked the mature way they handled the things that happened to them once their relationship started. Both Harper and Reid are fantastic persons.

Thank you to NetGalley, Blue Box Press and Lexi Blake for this arc.