A review by bookishlychar
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

When Lucie’s 12-year-old daughter calls into a love radio show searching for help for her mother to find love people are captivated. Radio show host, Aiden agrees to help Lucie in her quest to find love, setting her up on dates to experience love. Aiden doesn’t believe in love, his family has had their tragedies, and he has given up that it exists. How can Aiden, who doesn’t believe in love, help Lucie find her soulmate while he starts to develop feelings for her? 

This was a sweet rom-com. Aiden and Lucie spend much time together and have the best banter and chemistry. Lucie has the love of her found family, but is searching for the magic of true love. I love her interactions with her friends and family, it is obvious how much she cares for them. Aiden says he has given up on love but has a heart full of gold. I mean, he keeps a list of things Lucie loves in his glove box, so he doesn’t forget. One of the sweetest things ever. 

This book is a slow burn, and I mean glacial. These two take forever to get together. With that slow burn, you do get some great mutual pining and tension between these two though. Through that, it felt like their relationship developed naturally. They both struggle to believe that they are good enough for the other, but have significant growth individually and as a couple. You can see they truly care for each other.

B.K. Borison’s writing sucks you in with her story-telling and you fall in love with Aiden and Lucie. If you love a good romance, with tons of banter, and two lost souls coming together, this is the book for you! Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Romance for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.