Book three in this delightful series did not disappoint. There are many secrets woven into this story - for the main characters, the secondary characters, even the house they are all rehabbing. The ending where everything is displayed to perfection.
Harper and Reid's love story is a rocky one. Physical attraction is one this and they have it in spades. But for a relationship to foster they need to trust one another and for a large percent of the book they do not. But when they do, when they both finally let go of the fear, it's a perfect union.
5 stars for this end of the series. Thankyou to Netgally and Lexi Blake for a sneak peek. The entire series was fab but this one was the best.

This one was a mixed bag for me, which is why it landed at a 3-star rating. I had a really hard time getting into it—the first chapter just didn’t grab me, and I almost gave up. But I’m glad I didn’t, because once I got to the second chapter, things picked up fast. I ended up reading almost half the book in one sitting.

The banter between Reid and Harper was definitely a highlight—it felt like their own quirky love language, and it brought a fun energy to the story. I even saw the ending coming a few chapters ahead, but honestly, the way Lexi wrote it still made it enjoyable.

That said, the pacing and storytelling felt a little disjointed. One moment they’re at a wedding chatting, and the next, she’s in his hotel room—with very little in-between. The relationship development felt rushed, and I didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters. The themes of feminism and family dynamics were interesting, but the chemistry between the leads didn’t quite land for me.

Overall, it’s a lighthearted read with a cute premise and a few standout moments, but I just wanted more emotional depth and a smoother narrative. Enjoyable, but not unforgettable.

DNF @ 30%.

I really, really wanted to love this book but unfortunately I had a hard time connecting to the characters and the story. Even though I feel the “renovation theme” was extremely well detailed, it completely overshadowed the romance and the development of the characters.

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Enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance. This was a fun book to read. I really enjoyed all the characters and conflicts (even though the mother was insufferable). My only complaint is how little we saw of the relationship building between Harper and Reid. Wished we had more deep conversations between them. Definitely interested in reading the other stories in this series.

I've been a long time fan of Lexi Blake and she did not disappoint. I enjoyed reading this modern day HEA. The characters continuation from other books in the series were excellent. Free ARC for honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for allowed mg me to read this arch. I thought this was a light hearted and fun read with an interesting plot. I personally didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters and felt that the relationship could have been developed more. Cute story nonetheless!

This is a cute enemies to lovers book focused on Reid and Harper. They get off to a rocky start, not quite enemies but potential enemies, and soon find their chemistry is off the charts. Loved the banter between the characters, the friendships that are unwavering, and the added enjoyment of the HGTV part. Overall a great read, and wonderful final book in an awesome series.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Harper and Reid appear to come from two different worlds. Harper was the daughter her father never wanted, so she was raised to be the son he wanted in the family’s construction business. Reid appears to have been raised with a silver spoon, however, things are not always what they seem. These two both have the weight of their worlds on their shoulders and are more a like then they originally thought. We start out with a misunderstanding on Reid’s part, because such a beautiful woman could never be a contractor. And it goes from there…

This was fun. We have some banter, drama and a beautiful found family. I loved Harper from the beginning, however, how she maintained a relationship with her family for so long is beyond me…. Burn that bridge. You see the sisterhood between Harper and her two best friends from the beginning, as well as, how much the moms love these girls and it was absolutely beautiful. From giving advice and guidance to offering to hire an assassin… two very different methods for solving problems. I loved it.

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the ARC.

I am a huge fan of traditional romance, but I have to admit that there are certain “tropes” that I enjoy more than others. One of my absolute favorites has always been “enemies to lovers.” Because of this, I was extremely excited to read this book. I was a bit nervous about reading the final book in a series that I had not yet read the first two books of, but, thankfully, I was still able to read it as a “standalone.”

I will say that while it initially did take a minute for me to get into the book due to the background information given from the second two books, but eventually I did get really hooked into the book. I liked that it was told in first person.

This book has one of the most satisfying endings I have read in quite a while. Although I started to see both of the twists coming (I mentally stood up and clapped after one of them), I still enjoyed them both.

All in all, I definitely enjoyed this book. I would absolutely love to read a bonus epilogue!

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

It was hard to read. The storytelling feels disjointed, with a lot of things left out. One moment they’re at a wedding just talking, and in the next chapter, she’s already in his hotel room. Their relationship development is barely explored. The themes of feminism and family dynamics are interesting, but where’s the chemistry between the characters?

I loved Built To Last. It is the third of the series—my first Lexi Blake book—but I’m absolutely going to go back and read the first two. I adored Harper. She was so easy to relate to and root for. I loved her honesty and sarcasm, as well as her friendship with Ivy and Anika. There was amazing chemistry between her and Reid that had a very inevitable, meant-to-be feel. The extended family added a lot to the book. From Reid’s brother, Jeremiah, to the “mothers”, they brought warmth and caring into the story which balanced the cruelty from Harper’s mother and cousins. They were all actively working against, judging and putting down Harper at every turn. Reid began the story a bit standoffish and self-righteous, but once the reader got to know him a little better, it was easier to understand where he was coming from. I didn’t love the Britta part of the story. It was too much secrecy and manipulation, though I felt better about it once I the whole situation came to light.

Thank you to NetGalley, Blue Box Press and Lexi Blake for an advanced reader copy (eARC) in exchange for an honest review.

Cute book! Writing is fine, nothing incredible. Friendships felt a little forced in the beginning. Banter was good. Would recommend for a quick, fun read.

Harper is CEO of her father’s construction company. She is thrilled when her friend asks her to do the construction work on an old mansion. The work will be filmed, and she will work with brothers, Jeremiah and Reid, as designers. Harper and Reid did not hit it off well when he obviously did not want to work with a woman construction boss. They are constantly fighting but keeping the old mansion in tact is important to her and expensive to Reid. I loved the contrast of how Harper is treated by her family including her mother at her construction company. No one wants her as CEO and all she gets is criticism. When on the job with her friends she is appreciated. I loved the banter between Reid and Harper and how hard Jeremiah worked to keep peace among them. Great book with wonderful characters. Lots of romance, and twists in the story. Great example of how family is not always what you are born into.

I enjoy reading books by Lexi Blake. Her latest, Built to Last, was a very fun book. Pick this up on publication day.

Built to Last is the third and final book in Lexi Blake’s Park Avenue Promise series. This is the perfect finish to a fantastic trilogy. As always, Ms. Blake proves she is a master wordsmith who can create a story you can’t put down. Built to Last focuses on three friends who must find themselves and while doing so find that you can choose your family.

Even though this is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. But do yourself a favor and check out the first two books in the series.

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review. I have preordered my own copy.

This book was so good! The main characters had great chemistry and their banter was so fun! I would recommend this book!

I loved this book from start to finish. The banter between Harper and Reid was perfect. I enjoyed everything about this story. it was so well written and made me want more from the other characters as well.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were relatable, the plot was interesting, and the story was great! I would definitely recommend!

This is my first time reading a book in the Park Avenue Promise series, so you don't have to read the books in order. However, now that I have finished, I can't wait to go back and read the other books. I loved the sisterhood between Harper, Ivy, and Anika and the emphasis on found family. It was one of the biggest highlights of the book.

Now, to the couple at hand, Harper and Reid, enemies to lovers, with great banter and great chemistry, you couldn't help but ship them. I love how they came around, and the tie-in to an "HGTV" show was super fun. This will not be the last Lexi Blake book that I read.