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First Time Caller

By: B.K. Borison
Narrated by: E.J. Bingham, Hathaway Lee
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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, 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.

©2024 B K Borison (P)2024 Macmillan Australia Audio Romance Romantic Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good Baltimore

Critic Reviews

'Sharp, swoon-worthy, and profoundly romantic - First Time Caller is brimming with heart' - LYLA SAGE
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If you’re looking for a cute romance to devour this is the book for you! Highly recommended especially after you’ve potentially read something darker before it.

Super Sweet Palette Cleanser

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This is a sweet love story with just a hint of spice. A great book to curl up with a cup of cocoa and listen to.

Warm and Fuzzy

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This book made me giddy. Kick my feet, smiling like crazy, giggling. Gah! Seriously in love with this whole vibe the story brought!

I am obsessed with the banter between these Lucie and Aiden! And their chemistry?! 😮‍💨 The touches, the looks, just all of it and Aiden, Aiden, Aiden. Hot damn. It’s a bit of a slow burn, which I love because the tension just grows and grows until it’s pulled so tight it snaps! It was amazing. They were amazing. I ate up every single interaction between them.

Then there is literally every single other character! I fell in love with them all. I loved how the story flowed and built and it was just seriously beautiful. I don’t know what else to say, but how incredible this book was and I definitely think anyone who loves romance, loved Sleepless in Seattle, grumpy/ sunshine, forced proximity and more will love this one too.

Oh and also, the narrators absolutely fantastic.

Perfection

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Love, love, love this story. It has everything a romantic heart desires. With a little spice drizzled on top. Sure to make you smile and swoon.

The full package

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Such a beautiful yet fun story. Some mild spice but romance at 5 stars. Not at all corny, a bit different and lovely believable characters.

Super romantic - loved it

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This book was SO CUTE—I was recommending it before I was even halfway through! It’s got the perfect blend of humor, romance, and heartfelt moments, all wrapped up in a story that gave me all the feels.

What I Loved:

📻 The Radio Show Vibes – I loved the little audio clips from the radio show (if you’re listening on audio, they add such a fun touch!). It made the story feel even more immersive.

👩‍👧 Mother-Daughter Relationship – The dynamic here? Pure early-seasons Gilmore Girls—which means it was equal parts sweet, chaotic, and full of love.

❤️ Aidan & Lucy’s Relationship – Watching them grow together was so much fun. Their connection felt so natural, and the slow burn made it all the more satisfying.

😂 The Dating Disasters – The random weirdos texting in had me dying laughing. If you’ve ever been on dating apps, this book will remind you exactly why they’re the worst (but in the funniest way possible).

🏡 Found Family – Between Lucy’s gay ex and her crew at the garage, there’s such a beautiful sense of community in this book. Every single side character adds something special to the story. Not one felt unnecessary!

💖 Lucy as an FMC – I adored her. She’s soft, sweet, a total romantic, and just so easy to root for.

More Than Just a Cute Romance:

While this book is fun, cute, and full of laugh-out-loud moments, it also touches on some of the real struggles women (and let’s be honest, probably men too) face in the dating world. It adds depth to the story without taking away from its feel-good charm.

Honestly? If I didn’t already believe in love, this book would have convinced me.

⭐ 4.5 stars!

4.5 stars

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No notes. I cried when I finished it simply because it was over. This has taken the throne of my favourite book of all time. I was now read every book BK Borison ever publishes. And the performance from these two narrators was absolutely incredible, especially Hathaway Lee. It didn’t feel cringey even once. No awkward story telling voice, just a very normal voice that made me believe she really was Lucie. And E.J. Bingham kinda sounds like Adam Brody so there’s that haha.

My favourite book, maybe ever. Definitely ever, actually.

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This was so cute!! Loved listening to it on audio with the radio clips etc added to the experience!

Brilliant! A great audio book experience :)

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Reminded me of a classic 90’s love movie with a tiny sprinkle of spicy. Enjoyed every minute of this cute book!

Cute read

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In all seriousness this was a really nice story. The main characters were very likeable and I really enjoyed reading a female protagonist that works in a male dominated field. I also loved the family relationships in this book, they were very wholesome. It was a cool and interesting plot from start to finish.

This escalated quickly

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