First-Time Caller

Heartstrings, Book 1

De: B.K. Borison

Narrado por: E.J. Bingham, Hathaway Lee

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.

©2025 B.K. Borison (P)2025 Penguin Audio

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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

“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

Aaaaahhh the absolute best!!

This book is beyond cute/sweet/swoon worthy… such a super sugar sweet perfect little romance. I fired every single second. The narrators are perfect. ✨

Do not let other reviews sway you

There have been many conflicting reviews. I’m here to tell you I loved it.
Aiden and Lucie meet when Lucie’s 12 year old daughter is caught calling into a romantic advice radio show because her mom is lonely.
Aiden who is struggling with the idea of love offers to find her a match.
The characters are all so likable and I’m hoping this turns into a series.

Wonderfully cute

It is a cute and sweet story. At the beginning I didn’t like the female characters point of view on dating. Thankfully story changed and directed characters to new themes and I really started to enjoy her openness and smartness. Anyway, good, sweet and lovely story.

Cozy and hopeful

Aiden, hot crabass (great, now I want a crab boil), is a radio host who begrudgingly doles out relationship advice and has STRONG 1990s Tom Hanks vibes (ELITE). Lucie Stone is a mechanic with a life full of loved ones but with no love life. Her kid, Maya, scheming like a Wes Anderson directed weasel in a pantry, calls into Aiden’s show, Heartstrings, and ropes Lucie into the ears and hearts of Baltimore.

This was adorable. Such a classic rom com feel, so cozy, low stakes but NOT boring- as cozy rom coms so often fall prey to. If you love banter, the movie Sleepless in Seattle, and curmudgeons falling in love hard despite flailing in resistance, this is your book.

Amazing

Loved this story and the narrators. Do we think Hathaway Lee is Rachel Bloom under a pen name?

I thoroughly enjoyed this

This book was so cute. It was well written, enjoyable, well paced, i didn’t get bored at all. The narrators did a fabulous job! 5⭐️

B.K. Doesn’t Disappoint

Aiden and Lucie’s love story is stupefying!! These narrators were perfect! I loved this audio. So glad I listened!

Radio Love Story

This book gave me all the feels! I loved all of the characters and didn't want this book to end. Between the bond between Lucie and Grayson, and the way Lucie and Aiden's friendship and relationship grew I just wanted more. I'm glad I listened to the audio book it really brought the story alive. I heard this was a series and I can't wait for the next book. I loved how Aiden opened up to Lucie and the ending was perfect; right down to the magic!! The only thing I would change is when a character is narrating they should not do the voice of the opposite character.

Love the ending

Such a good story! The invisible string method at the ending was SO GOOD!!!! Everything connecting, I had a feeling that would happen, but while reading I thought maybe not

Great Narration

The book was cute. A little slow to start, but the characters were very likable and the grumpy sunshine aspect was great! I don’t love the third act breakup trope but ultimately was pleased with how it wrapped up!