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Sign up todayFirst-Time Caller
Heartstrings: Book #1
Length
11 hours 53 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
E.J. Bingham & Hathaway Lee
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“B.K. Borison is back with a new series based on classic 90s rom-coms (the premise of these alone is enough to draw me in). This first instalment gives us a modern Sleepless in Seattle with mom Lucie holding out for the magic that comes with romance and cynical Aidan whose gig hosting a dating radio show has left him disenchanted with love. The set up is perfect, and hits all the notes that made that movie a classic, while pulling in new ideas to keep it fresh. I can't wait for the next one!”
— Liz • Sunbound Books
Bookseller recommendation
“Tender, big-hearted, and oh-so sweet. “First Time Caller” is my favourite BK Borison book yet. ”
— Laura • Fable Book Parlour
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“First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a cozy, slow-burn romance that brings a hopeless romantic and a jaded radio host together in the most unexpected way. With sharp banter, heartfelt moments, and a touch of nostalgia, this Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story is perfect for anyone who believes in second chances.”
— Jeanette • Romantique Books
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“A perfect romance for all my 90/00’s romcom lovers! The banter between the characters is fun and the radio setting make the audio book become a real experience. It’s sweet and cozy books with loveable characters and the slow burn was perfectly slow burning. ”
— Salomé • Le Bookshop
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“Always always love Borison’s stories and this one is no different! Excited for the new series!”
— Alyse • Maggie Mae’s Bookshop
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“Absolutely precious read. A complete 5⭐️ Lucie is a kind, funny single mom who’s daughter calls into a radio show because she believes Lucie is lonely. Aiden’s radio program is tanking and finding Lucie love hopefully will save it! Along ‘Lucie’s Road to Love, Sponsored by Mr. Tire’, Lucie and Aiden discover that they are the perfect match ”
— Cat • Blue Willow Bookshop
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“Loved this book! Loved the characters and the storyline !”
— Nikki • Pages & Parchment
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“Could not stop listening! As always, B.K. Borison hits it out of the park with this super cute romance that makes you want to kick your feet and squeal! I love finding a story full of characters rooting for each other and pushing each other to be better, while full of love and support for someone’s happy ending. This book has such a wonderful cast of characters and a romance that will make you fall in love, too. ”
— Andrea • Mossrose Bookshop
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“Such a cute read. A single mom of a pre-teen and a radio host. I love that the characters are older. Great communication & forced proximity. ”
— Jessica • Second Chance Reads
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“Utterly heartwarming and stellar on audio. I enjoyed this book the most out of all her titles.”
— Destinee • East City Bookshop
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“By the end I was kicking my feet and giggling! What a joy to listen to. I’ve already suggested it to so many friends! Also the narrators are *chef’s kiss* This was a fantastic experience!!”
— Mojade • Paper Hearts Bookstore
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“I absolutely loved First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison! ❤️ From the very first scene where Lucie’s daughter calls into the Heartstrings radio romance hotline to get her mom some love — I was hooked. Like, how adorable is that?! And the fact that Aiden, the host, couldn’t get Lucie out of his head after the call? Swoon city. 🥰 One of my favorite things about this book was the family dynamic. Lucie co-parenting with her daughter’s dad and his partner — and them all living next door to each other — was so refreshing and sweet to see. It felt so healthy and supportive, and I loved how it was just normal in their world. Also, Lucie being a badass mechanic? YES, PLEASE. Pairing her with Aiden, the soft, sweet romance radio host, was such a fun dynamic and I ate it up. The slow burn was everything. Like, the chemistry was simmering the whole time and when they finally got together? Whew. 🔥 Totally worth the wait. And I can’t not mention the Sleepless in Seattle vibes throughout the book — it was subtle but SO cute and made the story feel even more special.”
— Courtney • Love Stories at The Formal Niche
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.
Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, that’s a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.
Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an incredible family; and a smart, slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore is suddenly scrutinizing her love life—or lack thereof—she begins to question if she’s as happy as she believed. Maybe a little more romance wouldn’t be such a bad thing.
Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending…even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots. But when sparks start to fly behind the scenes, Lucie must make the final decision between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.
B.K. Borison lives in Baltimore with her sweet husband, vivacious toddler, and giant dog. She started writing in the margins of books when she was in middle school and hasn’t stopped.
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Audiobook details
Author:
B.K. Borison
Narrators:
E.J. Bingham & Hathaway Lee
ISBN:
9780593951064
Length:
11 hours 53 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date:
February 11, 2025
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#6 Overall
Genre rank:
#1 in Humor
Reviews
One of...Amazon's Best Romances of February | Apple Books' Best of February | LibraryReads' #1 Pick for February | IndieNext February Pick
"It will thaw even the hardest hearts."—People
"[B]ursting with humor and heart...Borison gives readers a laugh-out-loud romp grounded by the hard knocks life has dealt her two protagonists. Readers looking for a love story that will touch both their hearts and their funny bone need look no further."—Entertainment Weekly
“First-Time Caller is a beautiful, steamy, effervescent romance that pours hope and love right into your soul! Absolute magic lives inside these pages.”—Sarah Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect
“First-Time Caller made me feel like I was reading my favorite story for the first time—because I was. Bright, effervescent, and painfully relatable, B.K. Borison’s writing is a masterclass in tender care. I was kicking my heels and smiling through my tears—what a joyful ode to happily ever after!”—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip
"First-Time Caller is everything: tender, sexy, stuffed with flirty banter that had me screaming into my pillow. Full of characters who feel real, like family. A beautiful love letter to love and the movie that made me believe in it. Infused with the kind of magic I can't properly put into words, because B.K. Borison took all the prettiest ones for this book. It's B.K. at her very best, a reminder that it's her world and we're the lucky readers who get to live in it. Hang this one in the Louvre."—Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex Vows
"Sharp, swoon-worthy, and profoundly romantic—First Time Caller is brimming with heart, vulnerability, and humor. BK Borison handles her characters and their stories with such care that you can’t help but clutch at your chest as you cheer them toward their happy ending. Aiden and Lucie remind us what a truly courageous thing it is to both be loved and give love in return."—Lyla Sage, USA Today bestselling author of Done and Dusted
"First Time Caller is going to blow fans of Borison away. It is filled to the brim with brilliant prose, delicious banter, and enough flirting to make any reader blush. While still feeling fresh, new, and current, First Time Caller somehow also manages to evoke feelings of nostalgia that brought me to tears on multiple occasions. This was a heart-clutching, giddy-grinning, and sexy-steamy read from beginning to end and I truly could not love it more."—Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of Out On a Limb
“A perfect romance in every way - off the charts chemistry, banter for days, and an emotional connection that I’ll be thinking about for a long time. First Time Caller is a total charmer.”—Annabel Monaghan, USA Today bestselling author of Summer Romance
"Chemistry that sizzles across airwaves! First-Time Caller effortlessly draws you in and keeps you hooked until the very last chapter. With dynamic characters, sharp wit, and laugh-out-loud moments, you’ll fall in love with every turn of the page."—Bal Khabra, USA Today bestselling author of Collide
"B.K. Borison’s First Time Caller is an unmissable modern romance— B.K. manages to be classic and incredibly fresh at the same time. Lucie and Aiden’s blistering chemistry and heart-melting connection will leave you swooning. A fresh, funny, and unforgettable love story filled with banter, emotion, and all of Baltimore's charm."—Nikki Payne, author of Sex, Lies, and Sensibility
“A wonderfully tender and sexy story full of swoon-worthy lines and perfect moments that will elicit smiles, sighs, and tears and keep readers thoroughly invested in the happily-ever-after.”—Library Journal (starred review)
"Lucie and Aiden are perfectly imperfect together and will have eager readers rooting for their romance. Quirky supporting characters... add depth, while Borison’s skillful plotting keeps the pages flying. This first-rate tale will resonate with true romantics."—Publishers Weekly
“Warm-hearted and thoroughly delightful, Borison's winning latest will likely expand the fan base that fell for her Lovelight series.”—Booklist
"As Lucie sits down with Aiden to record a segment about her search for love and author B.K. Borison’s trademark romantic banter takes hold, the heart-melting chemistry that emerges between the story’s two leads had us buzzing with excitement. We were also living for all the workplace gossip at Aiden’s radio station, not to mention the unconventional and inspiring workings of Lucie’s blended family. Fans of Borison’s Lovelight series will simply love this."—Apple Books Expand reviews
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