Can’t Wait Wednesday #118: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison @BerkleyPub

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the Jill at Breaking the Spine. So let me introduce you my Can’t Wait Wednesday #118 pick! Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf (opens in a new window).

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison book cover — Publishes: February 11. 2025 by Berkley
Series: Heartstrings #1
Length: 448 pages.
Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedy

From The Publisher:

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.

Why I Can’t Wait To Read First-Time Caller:

I haven’t read anything from this author before but the synopsis is drawing me in. I adored the movie Sleepless in Seattle and I’m a sucker for a good romantic comedy. Early reviewers have rated this high on Goodreads (4.53 on almost 400 reviews at the time of writing).