Erin Hahn's Built to Last is a sparkling second chance romance about owning what you’re worth and fighting for the one who got away.
Shelby Springfield has spent the last ten years trying to overcome her past, sanding it away like the rough spots on the vintage furniture she makes over. But as a former child star, it’s hard to forget a widely documented meltdown and huge public break up with her former co-star Lyle Jessup. It’s also hard to forget her other co-star and childhood sweetheart, Cameron Riggs—the one who got away.
Anytime Shelby has called, Cameron has come running… And then he runs right off again to chase stories around the world by making documentaries, too scared to admit what he really wants. But when Lyle stirs the pot, getting the two back in the spotlight with a home renovation show, Cameron can't help but get on board.
There's something in it for everyone—almost. Cameron wants to set down some roots. Shelby wants to prove she's not the messy party girl anymore. And a jealous Lyle can’t help but try to get in the way. But for his two childhood friends who had more chemistry than he could ever dream of, nothing is getting in the way of their second chance at love.
Romance
Publication Date: 18 Oct 2022 |
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Advance Praise for Built to Last:
"I loved this delightful romance about makeovers of old homes, old personas, and relationships that never had a chance to launch. A sweet, charming reminder of what you can build with a strong foundation." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways
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"Built to Last is the hilarious, romantic celebrity gossip/house-flipping mashup I didn't know I needed! Thank you, Erin Hahn, for making me laugh and swoon and cry sweet, happy tears. I want to move to Michigan, become best friends with Shelby and Cameron, and have them renovate my house, which is to say... Can I live in this book?" - Jen Doll, author of Save the Date and Unclaimed Baggage
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"In her adult debut, Hahn (Never Saw You Coming) successfully brings likable protagonists to life in this character-driven second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Tess Bailey." - Library Journal
My Review:
4 Stars:
📖Book: Built to Last
⭐️Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Erin Hahn
📚Genre: Romance
🗏 Pages: 323
💕Tropes: Childhood Friends to Lovers, Second Chance Romance, Former Child Stars
⚠️Warnings: Toxic Relationships, Cheating
🔖Readability: 3.5/5 italic font is used
🥇First Line: I never loved flying
Things to expect:
✨Duel POV
❤️Cinnamon Roll MC
💞Pinning
💛HGTV but add in romance
🪴Personal Growth
Erin Hahn has officially entered adult romance, and she is here to stay. The perfect debut is built to last and is full of her signature banter, engaging storyline, and swoon-worthy characters. This is what you would want a romance tv show to be on HGTV. The banter between Cameron and Shelby was my favorite, and I adore how they both never really stopped loving or pinning for each other. It reminds me how much I loved second-chance romances with childhood lovers in them. When two people are meant for each other, they will grow and find each other again. Erin told these tropes fantastic with her unique storytelling skills. I am so glad she entered adult romances, and I can't wait to see what she has in store next.
Thanks to St Martin Press for the advance reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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ERIN HAHN is the author of You'd Be Mine, More Than Maybe, and Never Saw You Coming. She married her very own YA love interest, who she met on her first day of college, and has two kids who are much, much cooler than she ever was at their age. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a.k.a. the greenest place on earth, and has a cat named Gus who plays fetch and a dog named June who doesn’t.
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St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books. Our strength is derived from a dedication to solid publishing of many books, while consistently producing the occasional blockbuster. The vast majority of our hardcovers are published in paperback through our internal paperback lines.
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Erin Hahn's Built to Last is a sparkling second chance romance about owning what you’re worth and fighting for the one who got away.
Shelby Springfield has spent the last ten years trying to overcome her past, sanding it away like the rough spots on the vintage furniture she makes over. But as a former child star, it’s hard to forget a widely documented meltdown and huge public break up with her former co-star Lyle Jessup. It’s also hard to forget her other co-star and childhood sweetheart, Cameron Riggs—the one who got away.
Anytime Shelby has called, Cameron has come running… And then he runs right off again to chase stories around the world by making documentaries, too scared to admit what he really wants. But when Lyle stirs the pot, getting the two back in the spotlight with a home renovation show, Cameron can't help but get on board.
There's something in it for everyone—almost. Cameron wants to set down some roots. Shelby wants to prove she's not the messy party girl anymore. And a jealous Lyle can’t help but try to get in the way. But for his two childhood friends who had more chemistry than he could ever dream of, nothing is getting in the way of their second chance at love.
Romance
Publication Date: 18 Oct 2022 |
-
Advance Praise for Built to Last:
"I loved this delightful romance about makeovers of old homes, old personas, and relationships that never had a chance to launch. A sweet, charming reminder of what you can build with a strong foundation." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways
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"Built to Last is the hilarious, romantic celebrity gossip/house-flipping mashup I didn't know I needed! Thank you, Erin Hahn, for making me laugh and swoon and cry sweet, happy tears. I want to move to Michigan, become best friends with Shelby and Cameron, and have them renovate my house, which is to say... Can I live in this book?" - Jen Doll, author of Save the Date and Unclaimed Baggage
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"In her adult debut, Hahn (Never Saw You Coming) successfully brings likable protagonists to life in this character-driven second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Tess Bailey." - Library Journal
My Review:
4 Stars:
📖Book: Built to Last
⭐️Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Erin Hahn
📚Genre: Romance
🗏 Pages: 323
💕Tropes: Childhood Friends to Lovers, Second Chance Romance, Former Child Stars
⚠️Warnings: Toxic Relationships, Cheating
🔖Readability: 3.5/5 italic font is used
🥇First Line: I never loved flying
Things to expect:
✨Duel POV
❤️Cinnamon Roll MC
💞Pinning
💛HGTV but add in romance
🪴Personal Growth
Erin Hahn has officially entered adult romance, and she is here to stay. The perfect debut is built to last and is full of her signature banter, engaging storyline, and swoon-worthy characters. This is what you would want a romance tv show to be on HGTV. The banter between Cameron and Shelby was my favorite, and I adore how they both never really stopped loving or pinning for each other. It reminds me how much I loved second-chance romances with childhood lovers in them. When two people are meant for each other, they will grow and find each other again. Erin told these tropes fantastic with her unique storytelling skills. I am so glad she entered adult romances, and I can't wait to see what she has in store next.
Thanks to St Martin Press for the advance reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
PRINT LENGTH PAGES
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
PAPERBACK COST
E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
ERIN HAHN is the author of You'd Be Mine, More Than Maybe, and Never Saw You Coming. She married her very own YA love interest, who she met on her first day of college, and has two kids who are much, much cooler than she ever was at their age. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a.k.a. the greenest place on earth, and has a cat named Gus who plays fetch and a dog named June who doesn’t.
PUBLISHER
St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books. Our strength is derived from a dedication to solid publishing of many books, while consistently producing the occasional blockbuster. The vast majority of our hardcovers are published in paperback through our internal paperback lines.
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