Book Review: Built to Last

What do you get when you add a home renovation show, two former child stars and a second chance romance set in a small town in Michigan? That would be BUILT TO LAST by Erin Hahn, and it is just as delightful as it sounds.

Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs are former child stars from a popular tween show. They’re also former childhood sweethearts. While Cameron went off to college after the show and made documentaries for National Geographic, Shelby had a few wild years before leaving the Hollywood and moving to Michigan to restore furniture.

Now the two are offered a chance to star in a pilot for a new home renovation show – one that is being produced by Shelby’s ex boyfriend and the third star of their show Lyle. Shelby wants to prove she’s not the girl she used to be and offer her father something he can fall back on if needed. Cameron doesn’t know anything about home reno, but he’d do anything for Shelby.

The chemistry between the two is off the charts, but can they make it work for good off screen this time around?

I really loved this book. Shelby and Cameron were such a great couple. And I loved Shelby’s friendship with Lorelei (who is getting her own book!). I used to be a big fan of Fixer Upper when we bought our own fixer upper, so I also really enjoy books about home renovation.

BUILT TO LAST comes out today, so make sure to pick up a copy!

*Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC.