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First Time Caller
Heartstrings (Related to this series)
- Author
- B K Borison
- Narrator
- Hathaway Lee, E.J. Bingham
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 13 February 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Romantic comedies, Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: workplace, Humorous fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity
- Rating
- 4.8 (5 reviews)
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What to expect
'Sharp, swoon-worthy, and profoundly romantic – First Time Caller is brimming with heart' – Lyla Sage, author of Done and Dusted
'A beautiful, steamy, effervescent romance' – Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet
A hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cosy, Sleepless in Seattle inspired love story from fan-favourite author of the Lovelight series, 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 Lucie, 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 thought. 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 call between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.
Praise for E.J. Bingham and Hathaway Lee:
'Narrators Hathaway Lee and E.J. Bingham delight listeners in this heartfelt contemporary romance . . . Lee's raspy, upbeat voice vividly portrays Lucie's passions and desires, while Bingham's warm tone adds a layer of vulnerability and charm to Aiden' – AudioFile Magazine
Fans are falling head over heartstrings for First Time Caller . . .
'THE most exquisite slow burn and another masterpiece in swoon by B.K. Borison.'
'The easiest 5-Stars I've ever given!'
'I DEVOURED and I mean DEVOURED First Time Caller - Bec has encapsulated all the feelings of your favourite 90s romcoms and bundled it up into this fabulous book!'
'This is genuinely the best romcom I've read in years. I absolutely adore B. K. Borison's work but she has OUTDONE herself with this one!'
Critics Review
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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 and The Cheat Sheet
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If you're looking for a book to steal your heart, you've found it. I fell head over heels for Aidan and Lucie, re-reading almost every single page just to make the book last longer. B.K. Borison is in a class all of her own when it comes to swoony stories and this one has it all; epic banter, sizzling chemistry and the kind of book boyfriend that makes you want to climb into the story and make him your own. First Time Caller is perfect, pure romance. Consider me a fully signed-up subscriber to the Heartstrings series
Lindsey Kelk, author of Love Story
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With sizzling romantic tension and heartwarming found family, First Time Caller was the perfect homage to Nora Ephron and has all the trappings of an instant romance classic
Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever
User Reviews
Book 4.8
Narration 4.8
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5.0 5.0
An excellent listen - good characters and plot along with excellent narration.
dizzydyslexic 2026-05-06 -
5.0 5.0
Amazing. Wonderfully written characters, sparkling dialogue and a satisfying conclusion. I loved every minute. Reminded me of Rainbow Rowell’s earlier books.
Helenw102 2025-02-23
Details
- Author
- B K Borison
- Narrator
- Hathaway Lee, E.J. Bingham
- Duration
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 February 2025
- ISBN
- 9781035028917
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Romantic comedies, Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: workplace, Humorous fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity
- Rating
- 4.8(5 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.8(5 reviews)
Synopsis
'Sharp, swoon-worthy, and profoundly romantic – First Time Caller is brimming with heart' – Lyla Sage, author of Done and Dusted'A beautiful, steamy, effervescent romance' – Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat SheetA hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cosy, Sleepless in Seattle inspired love story from fan-favourite author of the Lovelight series, 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 Lucie, 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 thought. 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 call between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.Praise for E.J. Bingham and Hathaway Lee:'Narrators Hathaway Lee and E.J. Bingham delight listeners in this heartfelt contemporary romance . . . Lee's raspy, upbeat voice vividly portrays Lucie's passions and desires, while Bingham's warm tone adds a layer of vulnerability and charm to Aiden' – AudioFile MagazineFans are falling head over heartstrings for First Time Caller . . .'THE most exquisite slow burn and another masterpiece in swoon by B.K. Borison.''The easiest 5-Stars I've ever given!''I DEVOURED and I mean DEVOURED First Time Caller - Bec has encapsulated all the feelings of your favourite 90s romcoms and bundled it up into this fabulous book!''This is genuinely the best romcom I've read in years. I absolutely adore B. K. Borison's work but she has OUTDONE herself with this one!'
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