A cute and refreshing take on the jaded romantics premise, First-Time Caller is a near perfect contemporary romance novel that should be a required read for all sappy romance fans, end of this review, Jeff signing off. Just kidding on the review part but all joking aside, B.K. Borison’s First-Time Caller is a masterclass example of an excellent contemporary romance novel that’s solid across the board. Featuring a fun and unique premise, charming and well-developed main characters, and lowkey great comedic chops, this book seems to have everything pitched just right. However, what sets First-Time Caller apart from the rest of the crowded contemporary romance genre is its charming honesty and spot-on relatability with the feelings and doubts its romance-adverse characters experience. “It feels like every time I get my hopes up for something good, reality comes out swinging. I don’t know how to be a hopeful person anymore. It’s easier not to be.” While Borison’s prose isn’t the most lyrical or poetic style I’ve read, the biggest highlight of her work is undoubtedly the amazing dialogue and reflections presented in the story. A jaded grumpy man complimented by an honest hopeless romantic is common territory, but right from Aiden’s…
