A movie based on B.K. Borison’s hit 2025 romance novel “First Time Caller” is in the works.
The film rights to the book, which follows a hopeless romantic who meets a jaded radio host in a “Sleepless in Seattle”–inspired love story, have been optioned by Daryl Steiger’s romance-focused A Cup of Happy Productions.
“Tell Me Lies” executive producer Laura Lewis is set to produce the project and Amy Huckabay will write the screenplay. Borison is an executive producer.
Per the official synopsis for the “First Time Caller” book, which is the second installment in Borison’s “Heartstrings” trilogy, “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.”
“This story is so special to me, and I’m thrilled to be partnering with A Cup of Happy Productions to bring these characters to life,” Borison said. “I wrote this book as a love letter to love and I simply can’t wait to see it on the screen.”
Borison is repped by Kim Lionetti at BookEnds for her literary work and Lucy Stille at Lucy Stille Literary for film and TV.
Huckabay is repped by Chris Coggins at Heroes and Villains Entertainment.
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