First-Time Caller

SIX MAGICAL STARS😭💗✨️WHEN HE KEEPS HER HAIR TIE AROUND HIS WRIST BECAUSE HE MISSES HER. HE KEEPS A LIST OF HER FAVORITE THINGS IN THE GLOVE APARTMENT OF HIS CAR. AND HE RESCUES HER FROM A DATE THAT DIDNT SHOW UP THE SECOND SHE TEXTS HIM.⋆𐙚₊˚⊹🧡˙✧˖°📺 ⋆｡˚˙🧡✧˖°📺 ⋆｡˚˙🧡✧˖°📺 ⋆｡˚˙🧡✧˖°📺 ⋆｡˚✧⋆𐙚₊˚⊹🧡"𝐹𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒽𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒸𝓈. 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝓁𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝑜𝓃𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜𝑜.” This book was for the hopeless romantic in me. Who believes in that magic. In love and finding your soulmate. Someone who's a thread connected to you, passing you by in life until the right moment.The way this books depicts love so beautifully it makes you believe in all the happy endings in the world. The way Lucie is SO me, and it made me want to cry a million times throughout this book. ⋆˙⟡ “𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚠𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌? 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚏𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍. 𝚃𝚘 𝚊𝚜𝚔 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚍𝚊𝚢. 𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚊 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎. 𝙰𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗. 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝.” ༄˖°.🍂.ೃ࿔*:･But this books was also for the reluctant one in me who sometimes wonders whether any of this magic will actually happen to me, or if it even exists. When there's so much bad kind of love around, it makes me wonder whether there is the good kind.🎧ྀི♪⋆.✮ Well there is. Lucie and Aiden showed me the magical soulmate type of love exists. Like don't me started on Lucie and Aiden, I'm OBSESSED with them. This book had had me kicking my feet and giggling at like 3 am because i COULDNT put it down!! Aiden and Lucie are the standard and I would honestly be content reading another 100 pages of Aiden/Lucie fluff😭🫶 °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･“Do you think I’ll get my magic?” “Nah, Lucie. I think you’re the magic.” "You said pineapple on pizza is disgusting.” “It is.” “Then why do you have it?” “Because you said it was your favorite,” I admit. “And I want your favorite to be my favorite.” “Lucie laughs, bold and bright. I want to yank out the headphone jack and fill the studio with it.” “Ah, Lucie.” Aiden smiles, his fingers fanning out wide against my back. “I’d know you anywhere.” “I’m gonna love you so good, Lucie.”°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･I seriously haven't read a romance this GOOOD in ages! The way B.K. Borison wrote this is truly magical🥹🤍. She truly captured the feelings of soulmates finding each other in a way that just made my heart light up throughout the whole book. There's something so precious and wholesome about this book, I don't even have words to explain how much i LOVE this story🧡🥹.⋆.˚✮🎧✮˚.⋆“I'm thinking about her, about us, about this. About this tiny café across from her house and all the places we almost met. About the right time, the right place, the right moment. I'm thinking about the way her hand fits in mine, and the way my heart drums out a beat that matches her name. Lu-cie. Lu-cie. Lu-cie.”“What if this is what you’ve been waiting for? What if it’s all a string of choices and moments and events and decisions that have led you to exactly right here? And what if what happens next—what if what happens next is the good part? The part you’ve been waiting for.”⋆.˚✮🎧✮˚.⋆𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈: - 𝒢𝓇𝓊𝓂𝓅𝓎 𝓍 𝓈𝓊𝓃𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑒 - 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝒸𝑒𝒹 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓍𝒾𝓂𝒾𝓉𝓎 - 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝓀𝓅𝓁𝒶𝒸𝑒 𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 (𝒾𝓈𝒽) - 𝒮𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓁𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝓂- 𝒟𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝓅𝑜𝓋 - 𝒮𝒪𝒰𝐿𝑀𝒜𝒯𝐸𝒮

I absolutely adored this book! It was a delightful, feel-good read that left me smiling. The cover art is stunning, and the characters' vulnerability really resonated with me. The writing style made for an effortless, enjoyable reading experience.P•O•V: You've had 'Lover' by Taylor Swift on repeat all week

⤿ Reading period: May 19 - May 22, 2025⤿ Rating: ★★★★★“But what’s wrong with being a romantic? I can be a confident, independent woman and still want someone to hold my hand. To ask about my day. It’s a good thing to want pas-sion and excitement and care. Attention and affection. I don’t want to settle for anything less than that.”This book is an absolute treasure, radiating warmth and joy from its very pages. The characters are beautifully crafted, and as their journeys unfold, I found myself increasingly enamored with their development. The narrative eschews the typical third-act breakup trope, opting instead for a refreshing portrayal of two mature individuals who grant each other the necessary space to navigate their emotions. This choice not only elevates the story but also infuses it with a sense of realism that is often lacking in romance novels, allowing the reader to bask in the authenticity of their relationship.➸ Lucie Stone:“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.”.Lucie, the female main character, is a delightful force of nature. Her humor and charm make her incredibly relatable, and witnessing her journey toward self-acceptance and the belief that she is worthy of love is nothing short of inspiring. I particularly appreciated how she defied traditional gender roles through her profession, supported wholeheartedly by her colleagues. The dynamic between Lucie and her mother, Maya, is filled with sass and admiration, creating a bond that many would envy. Additionally, the presence of Grayson and Mateo adds layers of warmth and humor, embodying the essence of found family and unconditional love that resonates deeply throughout the narrative.➸ Aiden Valentine:“Long-time listener, first-time caller,” he says over the line. There’s a reluctant grin in his voice. It twists his words up at the edges, just like his smile. “I was hoping you could give me some advice.”Aiden, the male main character, complements Lucie perfectly. While he is not without flaws, his willingness to acknowledge and learn from his mistakes showcases a commendable depth of character. His friendships with Maggie and Jackson inject a delightful dose of humor into the storyline, making their interactions a joy to read. I find myself eagerly anticipating Jackson’s story, as the camaraderie among the characters is truly captivating. This book is nothing short of perfection, enveloping the reader in a heartfelt embrace that lingers long after the final page is turned. It’s a narrative that leaves you grinning from ear to ear, making it a must-read for anyone who adores romance and romantic comedies.AND HEAR ME OUT!! HE KEPT A LIST OF HER FAVORITE THINGS IN HIS GLOVE COMPARTMENT SO HE DOESN’T FORGET THEM! LIKE AHHH I NEED SOMEONE LIKE HIM IN MY LIFE!“I’m thinking about her, about us, about this. About this tiny café across from her house and all the places we almost met. About the right time, the right place, the right moment. I’m thinking about the way her hand fits in mine, and the way my heart drums out a beat that matches her name. Lu-cie. Lu-cie. Lu-cie.”I experienced this book in audio format, and oh my goodness, it was an absolute delight! I found myself completely captivated, almost obsessed with the narrative. Choosing the audio version truly enhanced my enjoyment, making the entire experience feel richer and more immersive. This was my inaugural encounter with Becs’ work, but it certainly won’t be my last (of course). The charming, cinnamon roll vibe of the story had me utterly enchanted, and I was particularly drawn to the theme of found family, especially the dynamic between Lucy and Greyson, which was beautifully portrayed. The book radiated a sense of magic that lingered long after I finished it. I must confess, there was a moment when Aiden’s actions left me feeling quitefrustrated, yet the overall beauty of the story had me melting in spite of that. I found myself relating to both Aiden and Lucy in unique ways, and I simply adored Maya—her character was a breath of fresh air. Jackson, with his hilarious antics, had me in stitches, particularly during the scene where Greyson sends a text to Patty after Lucy’s night out (if you know, you know).Did I shed tears? Absolutely—I sobbed. I was so engrossed that I couldn’t bear to put it down. This audio experience is a must-listen for everyone; it was just… *exhales deeply* so incredibly good!“My name is Aiden Valentine and you’re live with Heartstrings, Baltimore’s romance hotline.”I love this line so much, that I say it every time I remember it (out loud).B.K. Borison unveils a captivating blend of romance and nostalgia in this novel. With her trademark wit and irresistible charm, Borison crafts a delightful narrative that juxtaposes the jaded perspective of a late-night radio host against the idealistic dreams of a hopeless romantic, all set against the backdrop of a radio dating segment. The chemistry between the protagonists, Lucie Stone and Aiden Valentine, crackles with tension as they navigate their undeniable attraction while grappling with their own reservations about love. Their journey unfolds in a world where the vibrant personalities of the radio station come alive, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the delightful workplace dynamics and the endearing camaraderie of the Heartstrings crew. The antics of Jackson and his playful rivalry with Delilah add an extra layer of charm, making the setting feel both familiar and exhilarating. First-Time Caller encapsulates the essence of classic love stories while leaving readers yearning for more, as Borison skillfully weaves a tale that promises to enchant and entertain, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated continuation of this enchanting series.“Because you said it was your favorite,” I admit. “And I want your favorite to be my favorite.”Aiden finds himself in a perplexing situation: a man who has long dismissed the notion of love is now faced with the undeniable chemistry he shares with Lucie. As he grapples with his burgeoning feelings, he is torn between his desire to protect her and the nagging belief that he cannot provide her with the happiness she seeks. Lucie, vibrant and resilient, is on a quest for her ideal partner, yet the connection they share ignites a conflict within Aiden. He wrestles with the idea of doing the right thing by encouraging her to pursue someone who can fulfill her dreams, all while the magnetic pull between them grows stronger. Will he have the courage to dismantle the emotional barriers he has so carefully constructed, or will he resign himself to the role of the noble guardian, pushing her away for her own good?“Nah, Lucie.” In my dream, he brushes a kiss against my forehead. “I think you’re the magic.”The dynamic between Aiden and Lucie is nothing short of electric, a dance of attraction that captivates the heart. Lucie embodies bravery and kindness, her fierce spirit shining through in her role as a skilled mechanic, always prioritizing the needs of those she loves. In contrast, Aiden presents a façade of cold sarcasm, masking a tender romantic soul beneath layers of melancholy. Their interactions are charged with tension, each moment brimming with unspoken words and lingering glances. As they navigate their complex emotions, the question looms: can Aiden embrace the possibility of love and transform into the man Lucie deserves, or will he allow fear to dictate his choices, potentially losing the very connection that has begun to redefine his understanding of happiness?“I think books are sexy,”OH yeahh gurll I knoww.────୨ৎ────⤷ Thank you for reaching to this point here and I’m really glad and thankful for you, love you ⟡.

Que puedo decir? Me gustó mucho la relación de ambos, como iba avanzando. No soy de leer slow burn, pero este me encantó. Solo que el conflicto del final no me gustó. Aiden lo noté demasiado inmaduro, se enojó por algo muy insignificante, pero si me gustó fue la reacción de Lucie, muy madura de su parte. De resto, me entretuvo mucho.

I will admit that this book was excellent and now I'm wondering why I've never read a BK Borison book.

BK Borison’s Best Yet! I loved everything about this book so much!

Very cute, wasn't super drawn in but still enjoyed the story overall!

I absolutely adored this book! It was a delightful, feel-good read that left me smiling. The cover art is stunning, and the characters' vulnerability really resonated with me. The writing style made for an effortless, enjoyable reading experience.P•O•V: You've had 'Lover' by Taylor Swift on repeat all week

Immediately had me hooked. The chemistry between Lucie and Aiden is unmatched. My god and it's so FUNNY! Listening to this was definitely the way to go. This audiobook was phenomenal

I am absolutely in the minority here, but this story was not for me. It isn't bad in itself and it's probably partly my fault for being quite a cynical person. I absolutely didn't like Aiden and that made it very difficult to root for this relationship. "I think I could let myself love you, too". Yeah, no. Thanks. We're good. The "I don't allow myself to love anyone so that I don't get hurt" just sounds extremely stupid to me.

It was a very easy and good romance but i think it was a little bit overhyped