"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 into the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight."--

 

Biographical Note:
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.

Review Quotes:
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"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

Publisher Marketing:
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.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 10/01/2024 pg. 5 (EAN 9780593641194, Paperback)
• Publishers Weekly 12/09/2024 (EAN 9780593641194, Paperback)
• Booklist 01/01/2025 pg. 37 (EAN 9780593641194, Paperback) - *Starred Review
• Booklist 01/01/2025 pg. 37 (EAN 9780593641200, Other) - *Starred Review