First-Time Caller
by B.K. Borison
A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story from beloved author 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.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~448
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is First-Time Caller?
First-Time Caller is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Slow burn
- When: Slow build: spice arrives late
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
Content warnings
Some readers like to go in blind, so these stay hidden until you tap.
Show 1 content warning
- Serious or terminal illness
Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.
What readers say
Loading reader votes…
Read it? How spicy was it?
Tap a level to vote. Tap it again to take your vote back.
Spot a content warning we missed?
Tick anything the book has. Once a few readers report the same thing, it is added to this book's content warnings (still behind a tap) and to the hard-no filters.
Reader reviews
- Loading reviews…
Reviews and votes are from readers, not us. Community rules.
Tropes & tags
Your next read
If you liked First-Time Caller
More by B.K. Borison
First-Time Caller: quick answers
How spicy is First-Time Caller?
First-Time Caller is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
Is First-Time Caller a standalone?
No. First-Time Caller is book 1 in Heartstrings. It is the place to start. The series is still ongoing.
What tropes are in First-Time Caller?
First-Time Caller features grumpy x sunshine, single parent, cozy / low stakes. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does First-Time Caller have content warnings?
Our notes for First-Time Caller include: serious or terminal illness. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after First-Time Caller?
If you loved First-Time Caller, try The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore, Beach Read by Emily Henry, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. They share its grumpy x sunshine and single parent energy at a similar spice level.