This was my first B.K. Borison book, but boy oh boy will it not be my last!!!!

I'm a sucker for a slow burn and I felt like one of the listeners of the radio show, waiting for Lucie and Aiden to get their shit together and finally realize that they should be together. I mean, c'mon, he kept a list of her favorite things in his glove compartment!!!!!!

Lucie and Aiden and Heartstrings, you will always be famous.

Big thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

The hype is worth it. ALL THE HYPE IS WORTH IT.
It's adorable, it's sweet, it's heartwarming, it's Sleepless in Seattle set in Baltimore with amazing characters and a radio show. It's everything I never knew I needed and I need more.

The way this man found out she'd been stood up and RAN. No, sorry, SPRINTED.

I ended up listening to First Time Caller and it was predictably sweet yet very steamy at times. For readers looking for a solid romance, this scratched the itch.

An instant classic from BK Borison! A gorgeous homage to SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE that will open your heart. The banter and tension were fantastic and the characters were expertly drawn. An instant buy and recommend to friends and family! Can't wait to read more from her.

When Lucie catches her daughter calling into a radio station for love advice on her behalf, she isn’t very happy. However, when she ends up talking to Aiden, the host of Heartstrings, she ends up sharing way more than she planned. A mechanic by trade, Lucie never expects their chat to go viral or that she would be invited to join Aiden on the radio to look for love. Encouraged by those around her, she decides to give it a shot.

With Sleepless in Seattle vibes it’s hard not to love this story. The chemistry between Aiden and Lucie is obvious to everyone…except for them in the beginning. It’s a fun meet-cute and I’m here for it!

I seem to be in the minority who felt major 'meh' vibes from First-Time Caller. For me, it followed a trajectory we are all very familiar with in romance books - man cuts himself off from feelings, woman is guarded but more than willing to let her guard down, tragedy ensues. I found myself skimming portions just to get to some action or chemistry (or mainly just the end of the book).

I guess I've just come to realize we likely don't need anymore Sleepless in Seattle (or other famous romance story) retellings.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Becs has a great way of creating an immersive experience. I couldn’t help but root for these two and loved the journey to get to the end. I can’t wait for her next book

This was just a really sweet read. I absolutely adored it and couldn’t put it down.

Aiden is a radio show host giving late night relationship advice and Lucie is a mom and mechanic who has forgotten to find love for herself. When her daughter calls in to Aiden’s show to find her mom love, Lucie and Aiden embark on a journey to find her love and reignite his belief in love.

While this book is predictable, it’s also cute, uses tropes in a fun new way and kept me reading for the next blanket fort. Just like the listeners of Heartstrings, I had to stay tuned in.

Super cute and full of charm! This story takes inspiration from Sleepless in Seattle and delivers a heartwarming tale with two leads you can’t help but root for. It's a delightful, feel-good read that left me smiling and excited to come back for more.

Super cute and wholesome. This book really drew me in right from the beginning. Would definitely recommend. Fun with the perfect amount of spice.

I absolutely adored this one. The tension was so perfect and their banter was fantastic. Can't wait to see more from this series.

4.5 stars!

Let me start by saying that for months, I have been in a reading slump. I have been lacking the motivation to read but this book right here might have solved all my problems.

It made me giggle, it made me kick my feet, it made me cry, it made me happy, and those are all things that I have been struggling to find in books lately. BK Borison always comes in clutch and this book is no exception.

The characters were fun, endearing, and were just exciting to read about. I also really really related to Lucie on so many levels and I hope that other people out there get the sense of being seen by reading about her as I did.

All in all, loved it! Cannot wait for the next!

Thank you to Berkley for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review!

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘵: Heartstrings #1: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿

“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘴. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵…𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤.”

In this 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚-inspired love story, everything starts with Lucie's 12 year old daughter calling into Aiden's radio show to ask for dating advice for Lucie. I have a soft spot for romances with mature main characters, sweet kids, and an amazing support system. Everyone was rooting for Lucie to find her person despite Lucie insisting she is happy single... which is ok too.

Dual POVs always tend to make great audiobooks and this was definitely that. I was slightly hesitant with new-to-me narrators: E.J. Bingham and Hathaway Le. But they were amazing, especially with the "on-air" banter.

I also loved how B. K. Borison dedicated 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 to “hopeless romantics and the reluctant ones too”. Sometimes it just takes a bit longer to find your person.

Details: B.K. Borison • 448 pgs • 11 Feb 2025 • Gifted: @prhaudio • 4⭐

Borison’s writing is engaging and immersive, making it easy to fall in love with the characters. Lucie is a refreshing heroine—confident, capable, and surrounded by a loving support system. Aiden, on the other hand, is the perfect mix of brooding and charming, and watching his walls slowly crumble is incredibly satisfying. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the slow-burn romance keeps you eagerly turning the pages.
What makes First-Time Caller stand out is its heartfelt exploration of love—not just romantic love, but familial and platonic love as well. The novel beautifully showcases the importance of community and connection, making it more than just a romance—it’s a story about finding happiness in unexpected places.

I absolutely adore anything BK Borison puts out. I found myself kicking my feet and squealing while reading because the adorableness and the meet cute?! Come on.

The character development from our FMC was absolutely immaculate. Starting with a single mother who was less than enthusiastic about the dating world learning to embrace her singleness and ability to be a woman while also being a mom. The sweet moments where her daughter missed her and her ex reassured her that she's doing the right thing but putting herself first for once... sobbed. I loved them. Can we talk about how refreshing it is to see the parents friends? We're so used to seeing one parent being gone somehow that it's become the norm, but seeing happy healthy split parents should so be used in romance books more often! BK killed it.

Our MMC was adorable through the whole story and him hoping she gets stood up, I mean not reallyyyyy... but he was definitely hoping to swoop in. And he did. We squealed. I needed him to get it together though and understand he was ready for a relationship. My brain kept thinking "dude?? you're basically already in one???" But I loved him anyways because he absolutely loved her to death.

This one was truly for the 2000s romcom girlies and I'll stand by that. It was swoony and perfect.

I received an eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review ❤️

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

If you love slow burns, single parent, workplace romances this one is for you. I could not put it down!! Definitely recommended.

This was my first book by B.K. Borison, but she gained a new fan with this book. I loved the Sleepless in Seattle style story, excellent characters with a great sense of found family for Lucie, and the adorable banter and connection.

Lucie’s 12 year old daughter calls into a radio show to help find her mom love. This leads to Lucie cohosting a radio show three times a week with the handsome, broody, Aiden Valentine. Will Aiden help her

I wanted to love this story, because I love the premise and I enjoyed B.K. Borison's Lovelight Farms series, but the romance fell flat for me. It took me forever to finish because I just wasn't that invested. Also, I wasn't a big fan of Aiden. He was broody, but in a childish was to me.

I will say I've been having a hard time with romances lately, so I'm sure this is a me problem. Also, there are so many readers who loved the story so check out there reviews as well.

Great characters, great romance, and love the indie radio broadcast setting wrapped around everything.