I am so lucky to have got a copy of this early and I had to start it right away as BK is hands down my favourite author. Her words resonate with me on a deep level and her characters are always perfectly written.
I wasn’t sure what to expect after the Lovelight Farms series. This is totally different and I wondered if i’d miss the small town setting. I never should have doubted. BK smashed this out of the park. I fell madly in love with Aiden and was rooting for him throughout and just wanted to see him learn to love himself!

The yearning was next level in this book and when we finally finally got the goods (ch27) it was HOT HOT HOT!

The ending was so perfectly crafted and the epilogue added so much to the rounding out of the story (something I find often isn’t the case with epilogues)

I’m currently in a brain tangle trying to figure out if this could even be my new favourite BK book. I didn’t ever think anything could top Beckett for me, but Aiden was the whole package!

This was absolutely adorable. I so love this author work and this new world she created. Aiden is simply amazing character and I so loved this falling in love on air story. Can't wait for more of this world!

Firstly, thank you very much for the opportunity to read this e-arc before its release.

I was so excited to get the e-arc approved so I just had to prioritise picking it up next. I’m so glad I did because I’ve absolutely adored this book. It’s got everything - likeable and realistic characters, strong chemistry between the MMC and FMC, brilliant banter and dialogue and a strong dose of humour. I laughed out loud quite a few times reading this.

The storyline was strong, and as a big fan of Sleepless in Seattle, I was fully bought into the premise. Lucie was so relatable and Aiden was just a dream. I loved everything about him.

The end was perfect too, sometimes with stories like this it can feel overdone or drawn out, but this really didn’t. The author kept to the narrative, the sentiment (which was clear throughout the story) and gave us exactly what we needed.

There isn’t anything I would want to change and I will definitely be rereading this when it’s released!

"Good Morning Baltimore"
I am in love. That is my review for this book. Nothing else will ever compare.

When Maya thinks her mom will never date again, she does the only thing she believes will help, obviously she calls the local romance hotline hosted by Aiden Velntine. Aiden who, ironically, does not believe in love anymore. What Maya and Aiden don't account for is that Lucie, Maya's mom, pours her heart out and shares with everyone in Baltimore who listens to the hotline how she is feeling. And do they have something to say, everyone wants to know if Lucie will find her happy ending and more specifically who it's going to be. Hearstrings, the hotline, has not had that many listeners for a long long time, so Aiden and his colleagues (more like his boss forced him) decide to bring Lucie on the show to keep the residents of Baltimore updated on her love life, or lack of. Lucie accpets, only because she wants to find love, the swoony romance that you only find in movies or books, but to do that she must put herself out there first, and what better way to do that than chatting to people and answering messages on the hotline, with Aiden by her side of course. But she did not account for enjoying the company of the grumpy, very reserved, loves his coffee, doesn't believe in love talk host. And he definitely could not have foreseen liking the hopeless romantic, coffee stealer, single mom of an amazing 12 year old. But how could they ever happen when he's the one who supposed to set up dates for her, help her find her happily ever after with someone who isn't him?

Lucie Stone and Aiden Valentine are my everything and more in this book. Did I cry sad and happy tears throughout all the ending? Yes, yes I did. Would I do it all over again to be able to read this masterpiece for the first time? Yes I would also do that. I love every aspect of the relationships, friendships, family and simply everything.

I'm such a sucker for a Sleepless in Seattle inspired story, and First-Time Called by B.K. Borison did NOT disappoint! I already fell in love with her writing and her characters in the Lovelight Farms series, and I already am on-board with whatever is to follow in the Heartstrings series!

I loved both of the MC's, the perfect blend of grumpyxsunshine paired with strong female (single mom!) energy. This book pulls you from page one and holds your attention until the end, which was really sweet and lovely!

Borison has a way of writing that shoots directly into your heart. It makes me worry I will never be as good a writer, and inspires me to try. First Time Caller had be laughing and and crying, smiling and sighing. You can feel the tension in the booth as if you are there yourself, or as if you're sitting in a dark car driving down the highway with their dulcet tones in your ears.
My only complaint is that I can't read it for the first time again.

I am utterly obsessed!! This book was so hard to put down, legit all i was thinking about all week was Lucie & Aiden my sweet babies <33

Okay first of all, this is likely to become one of the best romance books ive read all year - it was so swoon worthy! Here are some important things to know if you will also love this book:

💓SLOW BURNNN
💓single parent
💓found family!!!
💓grumpy/sunshine
💓UNREAL banter

I adored the premise of this book, romance hotline radio host who doesn’t believe in love (or so he says..) and a single parent who wants to find her magic🪄! Honestly, what more could you want?? The chemistry lucie and aiden had was 10/10, every interaction i was giggling and blushing! This book had me laughing out so many times.

I also really connected to all the characters in this book. The found family was beautiful and it was nice to see a healthy co- parent situation in a romance book!! Ngl i'm gonna need a spin off book for every character in this book bc they all deserve their own story!!

This is a must read of 2025! The perfect butterfly inducing romance book, you will not be disappointed!!