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First-Time Caller: Heartstrings, Book 1

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.

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Published Feb 11, 2025

Average rating: 7.63

393 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

CurvyAndNerdy
Jul 20, 2025
7/10 stars
Heard this on audio and it was super cute. Definitely a feel good romcom. The narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life. The main characters had complexities that made them more relatable without all the added drama that tends to be used in this type of story. I loved how the side characters added value to the story. Definitely interested in seeing what’s next for this author.
Zoila
Apr 06, 2025
8/10 stars
This was such a cute book. I don’t feel like it was very smutty, but the angst and the descriptive way that it was written kept me intrigued. IMO the book is way better than the audio book. The description of Aidens voice and demeanor does not match the narrator on audiobook…sorry. Anyhow, Lucie’s viewpoint on love made me resonate with her and Aiden in my head is a heartthrob. Such a good read.
retreatintobooks
Jul 20, 2025
7/10 stars
Who knew radio shows and romance hotlines were still a thing? Lucie was not how I expected, she was willing to give dating a go after her daughter calls into a radio show. Admittedly, the story is predictable, but I loved the slow burn romance and banter, you could feel butterflies and giddiness from their interactions. If you’re a fan of fluffy romance this was a fun read.
Tanja
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
This is actually the cutest!!
Ezi Chinny
May 30, 2025
7/10 stars
I had started and stopped this one. This 2nd time, I was able to really enjoy this book. It was a slower paced romance but this is grown people ish! If you like mature people finally getting it right with help of their kid, then you will enjoy this one. Plus I love that she’s a mechanic and he is a radio host.

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