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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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“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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“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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“This is the perfect romance book! It's based on one of the best rom-coms of all time ... Sleepless in Seattle. With the chemistry, the banter, and how realistic their relationship felt, I will be recommending this book to all!”
— Sarah • Parthenon Books
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“UGH!! If I could inject this book into my bloodstream I would. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK! This was such a fun contemporary romance book that was endearing and a lil frustrating (the back and forth with the main characters made me want to scream bc I just wanted them to kiss). Borison did a great job developing the characters, giving us an insight into their thoughts, and taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions along with our FMC and MMC. The thoughts from Aiden and his anti-romance stance keeping him from finding happiness (explained beautifully during his character building) to the contrast to Lucie’s thoughts and her nightmarish experiences with dating makes for such a wonderful story full of love, discovery, and growth.”
— Aricka • Lark & Owl
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“A refreshing romance that was almost painfully sweet. I took my time listening to this one and it felt like microdosing conversation hearts. ”
— Sam • The Painted Porch Book Shop
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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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“I'm not usually a Romance reader, but this one was very cute and charming!”
— Sophie • Second Star to the Right
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“This adorable slow-burn romance between single mom Lucie, a romantic who thinks she doesn’t need a shot at love, and romance show radio host Aiden, who thinks he doesn’t deserve one. It’s especially sweet that unbeknownst to Lucie and Aiden, everyone is rooting for them, especially Lucie’s family. ”
— Kristen • Dragon Tale Books
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“Cute little Romcom!”
— Ashley • The Traveling Book Bus
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“Do you love slow-burn romance, witty banter, and a touch of anonymous pining? Because First-Time Caller is bringing all of that and more with a charming, radio-show-meets-secret-crush setup that had me grinning like an idiot the entire time. Cue tension, unexpected confessions, and a whole lot of “oh no, they’re perfect for each other” moments. It’s cozy, it’s swoony, and it’s the perfect book to curl up with when you need a serotonin boost. Final thoughts? If you don’t finish this book with a ridiculous smile on your face, I’ll be shocked.”
— Julia • Four Seasons Books
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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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“Loved this book! Loved the characters and the storyline !”
— Nikki • Pages & Parchment
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:
#8 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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