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

Cute story, needed a different male narrator

While this was cute story and the male narrator has been one I have enjoyed in the past with other books, I feel like we needed someone who matched the authors description.

Romantic take on Sleepless in Seattle.

I am a long time BK Borison fan back to her indie days. This book is an amazing love story based upon Sleepless In Seattle. Along with an ARC & a hard copy, I also read the audiobook which was amazing. The narration flowed well with magical voices.

90s romcom Vibes

I love these characters so much. The story is so easy to get into and it made me kick my feet the entire time.

Such a sweet story

Perfect listen for Valentine’s Day, such a cute story filled with humor. I loved the characters, the storyline, and the narrators did great

Such a Lovely Love Story

Well, okay! This was such a sweet love story. I had read that people found it light and fluffy, but it had me pretty emotional. Maybe being a mom made it hit a bit deep??

How the story line was plotted out was so fun and kept my attention really well. I loved the story alternating between POVs and transcripts from the broadcast. The narrators did an awesome job, and the production was seamless. So enjoyable.

I really fell for both the characters 😌 they were separately so wonderful and had amazing chemistry together. Lots of self-development and growth for both of them. And I can’t stop speculating about who the next MCs will be. There were a few compelling side characters.

I’ll definitely be continuing the series/collection (?) and plan to pick up other books by the author.

Lovely book

I absolutely loved the banter between Lucy & Aiden! This story is so refreshing. I will definitely be doing a reread!

AMAZING

A friend of mine had talked about this book so I caved in and bought it…now I finished this book within two days! The audiobook made it so much better, it gives me a better description and details on the characters in the story. I LOVE IT & I recommend!

First-Time Caller Thoughts

⭐️ 3.5 ⭐️

This book felt like a warm hug. The story was absolutely adorable, every part of it. All of the characters were endearing and unique in such lovable ways. The overall story was inspired by Sleepless in Seattle so getting all of the little details was fun to look for. Every aspect of this made my heart so happy! I can’t wait to get the next book in the series.

Tropes:
- Sleepless in Seattle Vibes
- radio show
- single mom
- grumpy x sunshine
- slow burn
- romcom

hooked

You become hooked pretty quick very well done. The characters were awesome. I hope the 2nd book is just as good.

Hopeless Romantics

This book had me smiling till my cheeks hurt. Aiden and Lucie are my favorite book couple to date