Built to Last
by Erin Hahn
Former child star Shelby Springfield has spent ten years rebuilding her life away from the spotlight, restoring vintage furniture in small-town Michigan. She has tried to forget her very public meltdown, her cheating ex, and the childhood sweetheart she never got over, Cameron Riggs. Then a home-renovation show offers a chance to work alongside Cameron again. Building something together means facing the past they left unfinished. A sweet, sparkling second-chance romance.
About This Book
Built to Last is a contemporary romance novel by Erin Hahn, first published in 2022 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A former child star finds her past and her future colliding when she is forced to collaborate on a home-renovation show with the childhood sweetheart she never moved past.
- Readers who enjoy emotional re-connections
- Fans of small-town settings
- Sentimental
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Potential for predictable beats in the second-chance subgenre
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Appears equitable, as both are presented as working professionals on a renovation project.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adults seeking a sweet, contemporary romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Shelby Springfield, once a famous child star, has spent the last decade in anonymity, finding solace in restoring vintage furniture in small-town Michigan. Her carefully reconstructed life is upended when a home-renovation project brings her back into the orbit of Cameron Riggs, the boy she once loved. As they work together under the pressure of the spotlight, Shelby must face the unresolved feelings and the baggage of her past that she previously tried to leave behind.
Central Conflict
Shelby must navigate the professional pressure of a home-renovation show while managing the emotional fallout of working with her former childhood sweetheart, Cameron, whose presence forces her to address the past she left unfinished.
Setting
Small-town Michigan.
Strengths
- Clear, relatable premise
- Strong emotional hook regarding personal growth
- Cozy professional setting
Consider before reading
- Potential for predictable beats in the second-chance subgenre
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Erin Hahn
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250827098
Built to Last: quick answers
- Who wrote Built to Last?
- Built to Last was written by Erin Hahn.
- When was Built to Last published?
- Built to Last was first published in 2022 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is Built to Last?
- Built to Last is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is Built to Last?
- Built to Last is 336 pages long (Trade Paperback).
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