Publication date UK format 18/10/22 audio time 8h 35m book 330 pages
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Synopsis
Shelby Springfield has spent the last ten years trying to overcome her past, sanding it away like she does the rough spots on the vintage furniture finds she makes over. But as a former child star, it’s hard to forget a mediocre pop career, a meltdown widely documented by the paparazzi, and a huge public break 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 come on board. There's something in it for everyone -- almost. Cameron wants to come home and set down some roots. Shelby wants to prove to the world she's not the messy party girl anymore. And Lyle wants to twist the screws on his two childhood friends who had more chemistry than he could dream of with anyone. Sparks and sawdust fly as Shelby and Cameron film the pilot for "Homemade" and battle Lyle’s shenanigans at every turn. Erin Hahn’s sparkling rom com debut, Built to Last, is a second chance romance sure to have readers falling in love fast. Two childhood sweethearts find a second chance at love in this adult romance debut from a critically acclaimed young adult author.
My Review
This was a very good book. I definitely loved reading as I love stories involving renovations. And the use of social media through the process. I became easily engrossed in this book and was able to finish it in one day. This is one of those, the one that got away romance novel. The first half of the book has a spice level of 2/5 which it definitely my taste but then in the second half it definitely moves into a 3/5 spice rating . It was a great story line. If you love Maggie moves on by Lucy score then you will definitely love this book. I loved the amount of drama in this book and found it all very entertaining. There was never a dull moment. I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrator did a great job. Also lovedher voice and pitch. It was more interesting that the relationship in this book wasn't always plain sailing. I have to mention that some of the character names were a but ridiculous and it did annoy me a little. I am not really a fan of silly nicknames. This book had a great medium pace to it. I recommend reading this book if you love reading different styles of romance novels and don't get easily annoyed by relationships that have a lack of communication causing issues.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this great story thatvwas so very different from the normal romance novels.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $8.24, AUDIBLE, PB $15.29
Waterstones PB £13.99
Google Books EB £7.24
B&N PB $16.99, EB $10.99, AUDIO
Kobo EB £6.99
Amazon UK K £7.24 PB £10.99
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