This book came out earlier this year and I had bought a copy of the book pretty close to the release date due to all the great reviews. I am not sure why I didn’t read it immediately as I was reading a ton of books at the beginning of this year but I guess it just kept getting pushed out of my mind.
I am currently in the middle of moving and unpacking my new house so I needed a gripping audio book to listen to that would keep me motivated to keep moving. This book was the perfect read for that!
“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.”
B.K. Borison, First-Time Caller
About The Book
Author: B.K. Borison
Publisher: Berkley
Published Date: February 11th, 2025
Page Count: 448 Pages
Main Genre: Romance
GoodReads Rating: 3.97
Format: Audio
“When the whole world tells you you’re silly for wanting the things you want, you start to believe them. You start to think you’re not worth it. That if the things you’re waiting for do exist, they’re not for someone like you.”
B.K. Borison, First-Time Caller
Synopsis
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.
“It feels like every time I get my hopes up for something good, reality comes out swinging. I don’t know how to be a hopeful person anymore.”
B.K. Borison, First-Time Caller
Rating
“I don’t concern myself with the fragile egos of men.”
B.K. Borison, First-Time Caller
Review
This book was such a fun listen! I was constantly kicking my feet and giggling. The whole plot was just super cute and romantic. I think most girls dream of a moment like this to happen to them.
I adore the family dynamics this book represents. The single mom looking for love, The baby daddy who is still very supportive all the way down to the teenager who loves her parents wholeheartedly. I love how open and honest the parents are with their daughter. It felt like a dream family dynamic.
I appreciate a slightly grumpy MMC who doesn’t think he is worthy of love. They always open up in the greatest ways. Aiden was the perfect MMC for this book and I really enjoyed seeing him grow more comfortable with our FMC. Even just the relationships he has with his coworkers is really sweet. But let me be honest, I didn’t love his audiobook Narrators voice… That is for sure a me problem though so don’t let that sway you on reading the book or not.
I really liked how our FMC held strong to what she believed and wanted. When it came to her daughter she was protective but loving which I loved. You knew that she would do anything for her daughter even if that meant not dating for the time being to be their for her child.
The banter in this book was top tier! I was captivated by the way these two interact and instantly felt their connection. I really enjoyed the slower burn of the romance. Seeing them pine for each other made the book just that much better.
I am excited to continue reading books from this author. I think I could have a new favorite on the horizon!
“For the hopeless romantics. And the reluctant ones too.”
B.K. Borison, First-Time Caller
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