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.

Built to Last is such an engaging mix of friendship, ambition, and romance, all set in the heart of Manhattan. It follows Harper Ross as she takes on a renovation project for her friend’s production company, only to immediately clash with Reid, the project’s designer. But as they work together, their tension slowly turns into something much deeper. Harper’s struggles with an unsupportive mother made her story both emotional and, at times, really relatable. I also loved seeing how much strength she drew from her friendships. This book had me hooked from start to finish. Definitely a 5-star read!
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the ARC! in exchange for an honest review!

Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I even teared up there at the end.

This was a great series. I loved that we got the same side characters in each book with a few added in book two and then more in this book. I came to love this odd found family and I'm envious of what they all have with each other. I'm looking forward to when the audiobook comes out so that I can do a re-listen.

Built to Last by Lexi Blake is a sweet and heartfelt romance that wraps up the Park Avenue Promise series nicely. The story of second chances and personal growth is touching, and the chemistry between the characters feels genuine. While the plot is a bit predictable and some conflicts resolve too easily, it’s still an enjoyable and comforting read. Fans of the series will appreciate the satisfying conclusion and the hopeful message about love and forgiveness.

Harper Ross finally gets her shot at a dream project—a Park Avenue brownstone renovation—but working with perfectionist designer Reid Dorsey is anything but easy. Their creative clashes spark tension, but soon, their rivalry turns into something more. When the project faces challenges, they must decide if their ambitions can align—or if they’re willing to build something even greater together.

A captivating mix of enemies-to-lovers romance and career ambition, Built to Last is a charming, high-stakes love story set against the backdrop of Manhattan dreams.

Built to Last was my first Lexi Blake book, and I can say without a doubt it won’t be my last! The steamy tension between Harper and Reid was so perfectly constructed (pun intended), making their journey from rivals to something more incredibly satisfying. Their ending felt just right for them.

Harper was such a relatable and sassy FMC, and her story was a joy to follow. If you love enemies-to-lovers with career ambition and undeniable chemistry, go read this book!

Thank you to Blue Box Press and NetGalley for early access to this amazing story.

Built to Last delivers a stylish Manhattan romance filled with snarky banter, fiery clashes, and a dash of workplace rivalry. The backdrop of a glamorous brownstone renovation adds charm, and although I hadn’t read the previous books in the series, the strong friendship dynamics between the supporting characters still shone through, adding warmth and heart to the story.

Harper and Reid’s romance has its sweet moments, but their banter often veered into unkind territory, making the enemies-to-lovers dynamic feel more mean-spirited than playful. The tension between them sometimes felt a little forced, and their insta-love connection didn’t fully deliver the emotional build-up I was hoping for. The villains, particularly Harper’s family, felt over-the-top and one-dimensional, which made their role in the story less convincing.

That said, the renovation backdrop was a fun and creative setting, and the chemistry between Harper and Reid had its charming moments once they moved beyond their initial hostility. While this book wasn’t quite my cup of tea, fans of fast-paced, dialogue-heavy romances with a workplace twist may enjoy it.

⭐️⭐️ – A light, dialogue-driven romance with a stylish NYC backdrop, best suited for readers who enjoy snarky banter and quick-burning chemistry.

First and foremost, thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the advanced reader copy - I was captivated within the first few pages.

This is the third book in the Park Avenue Promise series and is scheduled for release on May 27, 2025. It is a must-read novel that centers around friendship, ambition, and romance in Manhattan.

The story revolves around three strong women who have shared a close-knit bond since childhood. The main character, Harper Ross is hired to renovate the Benover property for her friend's new production company. She initially clashes with Reid, the project's designer, but their professional tensions gradually transform into respect and a deeper connection as they work together on the renovation.

On a personal note, my heart truly went out to Harper, who lacked support and respect from her own family, especially her mother. I've been incredibly fortunate to have a mother who encouraged me to become the best version of myself, and I’ve passed that same belief on to my daughter, teaching her that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to. It was heartbreaking to see Harper without the nurturing and encouragement that every woman deserves. I was truly grateful she had the unwavering support of her friends.

Final thought... I would love to have a friend like Lydia, whose advice is always spot on!!!

5 out of 5 stars; I'm looking forward to reading more from Lexi Blake!

thank you net galley for the arc. i havent read the first two books in this series. but i still enjoyed it i liked the characters. i like reed. i like a story about girls supporting girls.

This book was utterly amazing!!! Romantic, heartwarming, tense, heartbreaking, I would absolutely read more by this author! Absolutely brilliant! The title and the cover go so well together, then the plot is stunning to go with the book!

Built to Last is the perfect Hallmark-style romance. It has a faux enemies-to-lovers style meet cute that gives us some set up for the hero and heroine spending a lot of time together in close quarters. I enjoyed the back story for our hero and the ways in which is gave him dimension and I also loved the close relationship between the heroine and her best friends. For me, the issues came into play in a few different places. First, there is a lot of telling over showing happening in this one. There will be long swaths of dialogue that overly explain everything that a character is feeling and for me that contributes to the shallow Hallmark feel of the book. Additionally, the "enemies" part of the enemies-to-lovers is pretty flimsy. I know basically all enemies have to be flimsy in modern romances, but I felt like their hatred was completed unwarranted and honestly they got pretty mean to one another. I think it was intended to be cutting banter, but it mostly became unkind and it was not really my cup of tea. Lastly, the villains of the story are almost caricatures of villains. The heroine's family, for example, is over the top for me in terms of being sexist and it made it hard for me to believe anyone would really even put up with that especially when she has so many other options. I found the romance itself to be sweet, if insta-love style falling in love, but Reid and Harper seem to be well-matched and don't take the mean things they say to one another to heart, so I guess that is good. I personally love a little more yearning, but I don't think it's the insta-love that distracted me, but the fact that they said so many biting things to one another and those were never fully unpacked for me. The other big detractor was the overly-evil villains of the story. I think if you're a Hallmark lover, though you'll like this one, It walks you through every emotion and it's an easy, compulsive read.

Sweet and simple to read. This can be read as a stand-alone, even if it is part of a series. The FMC and MMC have a lot of chemistry and humour. The plot didn't suffer because of the predictable turns. Outstanding illustration of the chosen family.

Overall I highly recommend this book

Harper Ross and Reid Dorsey’s fiery journey from rivals to something more is a captivating ride in Built to Last! Set against the glamorous backdrop of a Park Avenue brownstone renovation, this story skillfully blends romance, ambition, and a touch of humor. Harper’s determination to grow her father’s construction business and Reid’s passion for design create the perfect mix of tension and chemistry. Their bickering sparks fly off the page as they navigate their clashing visions.

The setting—the stunning Gilded Age property—adds depth to the story, making the renovation process just as fascinating as the romance. Harper’s grit and Reid’s artistic sensibilities provide a fun dynamic, though some readers might find their initial hostility a bit drawn out. However, their eventual growth and understanding make the payoff incredibly satisfying.

The novel shines in how it balances the personal stakes of both characters with the challenges of their profession. When the project is put in jeopardy, it’s impossible not to root for them to find a way forward—both as a team and as a couple.

If you love enemies-to-lovers romances with a focus on career dreams and gorgeous settings, Built to Last is a wonderful pick. It’s charming, heartfelt, and leaves you believing that with the right person, any challenge can become an opportunity.

Book 3 but my first read in the series and now I must go back to enjoy Book 1 and Book 2. The friendships and relationships explored were fun and interesting. I was entertained throughout the story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I like books about found family
I didn’t not read the other two books in this series as their summaries didn’t appeal to me like this one did.
I didn’t feel lost by missing the other two books.
I have read Lexi Blake before and really enjoyed her stories and writing style

I predicted the family secret and who was buying the house but I did enjoy the process of the MCs maturing and realizing what was important to them and how they decided to embark on a path that was their own.

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.