Heartstrings · #1
First-Time Caller
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 believed. 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 decision between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.
The series
In Heartstrings, everyday moments crackle with unexpected magic—especially when love shows up in the most unlikely places. Set against the bustling, often chaotic world of Baltimore’s local media scene, this contemporary romance series reshapes the familiar rhythms of rom-coms into something refreshingly intimate and modern.
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What begins with a late-night radio show and a viral phone call in First-Time Caller quickly blooms into something deeper—a tender, funny, and deeply human exploration of connection. Each installment in the series is a standalone story, yet they hum with shared emotional frequencies: vulnerability, second chances, and the awkward, messy charm of falling for someone who sees through your armor.
Whether it’s a jaded host jolted out of cynicism by an unexpected voice on the line, or rival meteorologists forced into close quarters during a record-breaking snowstorm, these love stories unfold with warmth and wit. The pacing is easy, the dialogue crisp, and the characters? Wonderfully flawed and achingly real.
Drawing quiet inspiration from classic romantic comedies while confidently claiming its own voice, the series finds romance not in grand gestures, but in radio booths, weather maps, and moments when two people let their guards down just long enough to be seen.
For readers who crave slow-burn chemistry, grounded characters, and stories where humor and heart are perfectly balanced, Heartstrings offers a fresh, emotionally resonant take on contemporary romance—subtle, smart, and surprisingly unforgettable.
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