This was such an adorable, cozy, and unique romcom!! I loved the writing style and this felt so nostalgic and wholesome to read. 2000’s romcom movie vibes for sure, I could see this one playing out in my mind!

What to expect:

✨witty banter
✨grumpy x sunshine
✨sleepless in Seattle inspired
✨slow burn
✨single mom

I loved Lucie and felt like she was such a strong character with many traits I loved/respected. I wish we had a little more depth/exploration with Aiden’s character but the ending wrapped everything up really nicely for me personally.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Berkely Romance for this ARC

Aiden is the host of a late night radio show. Lucie's twelve-year old daughter calls in for dating advice for her mom. When Lucie gets on the phone and is interviewed by Aiden, it goes viral. To help boost the struggling show, the station manager brings Lucie in to host Baltimore's romance hotline with Aiden.

There was a lovely warmth to this book. The perfect cozy read while being cuddled under a blanket while burning my favorite candle with notes of vanilla, honey and cinnamon. I remember feeling this way before, when I first read Lovelight Farms. Any fans of that book will I'm sure love this one as well.

Lucie and Aiden shared this constant crackling chemistry. The most simple moments whether it be a lingering look or light touch felt intimate. Don't even get me started on the butterflies I felt during the Skee-Ball scene. They were flirty, fun and the yearning between them was so strong. I love how protective Aiden was over Lucie's heart.

The memorable cast of side characters, each with their own unique personality, made this book even more special. I especially loved the family formed by Lucie, her daughter and her dads.

At times the writing felt magical. This was a truly unforgettable and wonderful read.

This book is officially in my top 5 romances of all time. It's only February, but I firmly believe that First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is going to be my top romance novel of the YEAR.

From the very beginning, you are sucked into this story when Lucie's daughter takes matters into her own hands and calls a romance hotline for her mother. The chemistry between Aiden and Lucie is immediate, but more than that, just like the entire city that heard this call after it went viral, it's impossible to not relate to Lucie's words in some way. This story is about more than love; it is about choosing yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. It's about friendship and family. I have suggested this book to every one of my friends (and was beyond delighted by the number of them who picked this beauty up on release day). I can't begin to explain how amazing this story is. You'll simply have to see for yourself.

He keeps a list of her favorite things in his glove compartment so he never forgets! How adorable is that? This was the cutest and most heartwarming book I’ve read in a while, and I’m so glad I had the chance to read it early. From how they started to how they ended—and everything in between—it was everything I wanted. The concept was so unique, and I enjoyed every single moment of it. If a radio show like this actually existed, I would definitely tune in every day!

I loved this one! This was my first B.K. Borison book and it's definitely convinced me to read more. I genuinely think Aiden is one of the best romantic interests I've read in a long time. Aiden and Lucie's relationship felt more realistic to me than other romance novels I've read recently. Also, I had the opportunity to listen to the audio arc through LibroFM, and would highly recommend that version as well. The only thing that didn't land for me was the relationship between Lucie and Maya's father. I think he was supposed to come off as protective because he cares about Lucie and they have a good, no-hard-feelings relationship, but it came off as overbearing to me and I couldn't really shake the discomfort. I actually might have liked it if there had been a scene of Lucie convincing him to back off a little, but I also know this kind of relationship wouldn't bother other people. Overall, I would definitely recommend this one.

Is this even LEGAL?!!!!! So heartwarming, so much fun, I loved their radio talk, I loved Aiden’s PINING for Lucie, I loved how much of a bad ass mechanic Lucie was, I loved the supporting characters, I loved Maya and Greyson and Mateo and the body shop guys and I simply can not wait for Jackson to get a book!!! I loved the end, how Aiden realized there was just an invisible string tying them together. I loved. I can imagine the audio book will be incred. 10/10. Shout out Berkley, shout out Netgalley, shout out God, shout out BK Borison. This was GOOD.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of the most romantic day ever, here is a review of one of my favorite reads so far this year. 🫶🏻

First-Time Caller by @authorbkborison is an unforgettable story about the magic of real love and how unique circumstances can bring people together! 💕📞✨

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You know the feeling when you have read a really fantastic book that leaves you all fuzzy and warm inside? First-Time Caller definitely was that book for me! 🤩

Ever since I saw the cover, I knew this story was going to be one of my faves this year. Aiden and Lucie were so brilliantly written, that it was almost like they were real people! Their relationship is beautifully crafted and made me giggle/kick my feet up every time they were on the pages together. Lucie’s eccentric found family was amazing and very fun to read about. Her daughter is wonderful too and such a nerd, which I loved! 💙

BK’s innate ability to write relatable and wonderfully raw stories draws me in every single time. She is easily becoming one of my favorite romance authors! Cannot wait to read the rest of her catalog. Overall, First-Time Caller is a flawless book that everyone should read once in their lives. 🥰

Thank you for the free eARC and finished copy @BerkleyRomance !!! 💖📚

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This one took me by complete surprise! The tone felt so much more mature than I was expecting, and painfully tender. I shed a tear or two, and was grateful for it. The romance between Lucie and Aiden is glaringly fantastic, but the raw honesty from their characters’ internal monologue is what made this book for me. The discussions of love, loneliness and fear was so well done, with some sentences feeling like they were pulled straight from my brain. I adored the side characters as well! I loved how everything ended in such a wonderful full circle.

Bk Borison is a magician when it comes to weaving love stories into worlds we want to actually live in. I’m obsessed with old romcom movies and turning them into modern day romcom novels is pure genius. Loved this one.

This book had single handily made me reconsider reading contemporary romances. It is not my typical genre, but I found myself absolutely loving this book! The premise of the story is a single mother finding true love through a radio talk show. Watching her journey through dates, awhile falling in love was so dreamy to read about. The banter between the two characters had me giggling and kicking my feet! I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quick and easy read that will get your heart strings pulling!

Thank you Berkley Romance for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Oh the nostalgia! Lucie and Aiden are absolutely perfect. The side characters are all absolutely lovely. I cannot wait for the next. Well done, BK.

This was amazing! I don’t know if I can find the right words to explain just how much I loved this. It gives the same cozy, feel-good, butterflies-in-your-tummy feeling that old '90s or early 2000s romcoms do. Romances are usually pretty hit or miss for me, so I didn’t have any expectations going into this. But I’m happy to say that this blew me away. I was squealing and kicking my feet the entire time I was reading. I loved every second of it.

Aiden Valentine, a radio host who’s secretly lost faith in love, finds himself in the spotlight when a call from a young girl seeking dating advice for her mom goes viral. That mom is Lucie Stone, a woman who thought she had everything she needed, until Baltimore suddenly starts rooting for her to find romance. As Aiden and Lucie are pushed together, sparks fly behind the scenes, forcing Lucie to choose between a scripted happy ending or something real with the man behind the mic.

Now, the hard part is figuring out exactly why I loved this book so much. I don’t really know how to explain it, but from the very first page, I just knew I was going to really enjoy it. The characters were so likable and extremely relatable. I resonated with Lucy from that very first call with Aiden. The two main characters had so much chemistry right from the start, and it was so easy to fall in love with them. I was rooting for them the entire time. And not only were the main characters amazing, but all of the side characters were also super lovable. They didn’t feel like fillers, they actually added a lot to the story.

I loved all the relationships between the characters. Lucy and her daughter had such a cute and loving bond, and Lucy and her ex being best friends and co-parenting in such a healthy way was so refreshing to see. Their little family was absolutely adorable! I also loved the writing and the banter between the characters! It felt so natural and effortless, making their interactions even more fun and engaging. The dialogue was sharp, witty, and full of charm, which made me fall even more in love with the story.

This book made me so ridiculously happy. It was sweet, funny, and full of heart, with characters that felt real and a romance that had me completely hooked. I didn’t want it to end, and I already know I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. If you’re looking for a cozy, feel-good romance that will leave you grinning from ear to ear, this is definitely it!

Thank you so much to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Oh how I adore books that emulate the pure joy and magic of 90s rom coms. And this did exactly that. This book is a love letter to Nora Ephron and her timeless classic, Sleepless in Seattle.

At first I was worried about my ability to relate to a single mum as a twenty something year old, however Lucie is charismatic and fun and a really likeable fmc. This book was so cosy and lighthearted, but still explored some deeper themes and the frustration of trying to find that "magical" kind of love in a world that seems to have lost most of its romanticism.

The stand out elements of this book for me were the radio segments (they felt like reading text messages but better!), the unusual but charming family dynamic between the fmc and her baby daddy, and the forced proximity in the radio booth.

I only wish we got some more backstory on both the main characters to really understand their emotional arcs. I also found the second half of this book a tad slow in pacing.

Regardless, this is THE Valentine's Day book for 2025!!

I really enjoyed Borison’s Lovelight Farms series so was happy to get this arc. While I did not enjoy it as much as the Lovelight Farms books it was still a great read. The FMC was so relatable, the MMC was dreamy and all the supporting characters were so fun/funny. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

This is one of my favorite books by BK Borison…. It was so cut with the perfect mix of fun and depth. BK Borison is one of my favorite auto buy authors, and I was hooked from the first chapter.

I loved Lucie’s relationship with her daughter and Maya’s dad, their co-parenting was so sweet. Aiden and Jackson’s friendship was hilarious, and I need Jackson’s book ASAP. Aiden was completely in love with Lucie, and his backstory made me cry. He was reserved but never mean, and Lucie was fierce, loving, and full of growth.

The chemistry, banter, and emotions were off the charts. The side characters were amazing, and every part of this book was perfection. I’m a puddle of emotions, and I know this story will stay with me forever.

Thank you netgalley and Berkley publishing for the eARC!

B.K. Borrison's latest book, as the start of a new series, is Sleepless in Seattle inspired and set in Baltimore. Radio personna Aiden Valentine has a late night heart to heart with Lucie. She goes viral for how open and honest she was about dating and relationships. Lucie is invited to talk on the show several nights a week and goes on a series of dates.

I loved how Aiden and Lucie spent much of the time cozied up together in the tiny radio booth. He falls first! I also loved Lucie's character as a mom to Maya and never focusing much on her romantic life. Everyone in Baltimore is rooting for Aiden and Lucie to get together from their chemistry on air and I was too (screaming into the page, just be together already)!!

Thank you NetGalley, Berkley Romance, and the author for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

Def a love letter to romcoms and Baltimore. For the romantics! A reverse roles Sleepless in Seattle, so to say. Shoutout Nora Ephron for your legacy. Bec’s characters always have a lot of wisdom and feel like therapists (a comfort) with their thoughts.

It was criminal for how long it took Aidan to get through his feelings, figure himself out, and stop denying anything or everything. Men! Lucie however? Seamless. The audiobook is so well produced and the transitions from it were !!!

I was so beyond excited to get an arc of this book as I love Borison’s Lovelight Farm series.

This story had me on a rollercoaster or emotions. I adored the main characters but was so excited that Borison included so many fun and lovable side characters. Having spent some time in Baltimore I loved that it was set there and all the references! I bet this will make an awesome audiobook as it deals with being on a radio show and thought that element was so much fun. The hopeless romantics and banter was just everything for me!

I wish I could forget this book, go back and read it all over again. I’ve read a couple of this authors previous books and this blew them all out of the water.

Effortless funny, dynamic characters, incredible banter, perfectly paced and then some. It was raw and real without being too heavy, and the YEARNING.

Perfect book, no notes.

This book is the epitome of cozy romance. I think it's because most of the scenes take place at night. Cozy soft conversations between two people. This book was like a hug from a friend, like staying up all night at a sleepover, like a first kiss.