What do you think?
Rate this book
Win a free print copy of this book!
10 days and 19:09:31
25 copies available
U.S. only
Heartstrings #2
And Now, Back to You
Not yet published
Expected 24 Feb 26Win a free print copy of this book!
10 days and 19:09:31
25 copies available
U.S. only
Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.
Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. While Jackson thrives on routine and organization from the comfort of his radio booth, Delilah loves the spontaneity and adventure out in the field. When they’re partnered against their will to cover the snowstorm of the century, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.
Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal. If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With an undiscovered chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.
But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains, stay in the mountains?
Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. While Jackson thrives on routine and organization from the comfort of his radio booth, Delilah loves the spontaneity and adventure out in the field. When they’re partnered against their will to cover the snowstorm of the century, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.
Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal. If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With an undiscovered chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.
But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains, stay in the mountains?
457 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 24, 2026
137315 people want to read
About the author
B.K. Borison
9 books16.8k followersNew York Times, Sunday Times, and USA Today Bestselling author B.K. Borison is the author of cozy, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she’s not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things, she’s at home with her family, more than likely buying books she doesn’t have room for.
Stay Connected:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Newsletter Sign-Up
Stay Connected:
TikTok
Newsletter Sign-Up
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 967 reviews
October 2, 2025
the best way to read this is to sit down with a cup of coffee and nuzzle into your bed/blanket and let the mushy feeling to take over your body. every moment with jackson and delilah from the first time you see them interact on page will have you warm and cozy.
thank you so much to berkley and netgalley for the e-arc!
thank you so much to berkley and netgalley for the e-arc!
September 20, 2025
Thank you so much to Netgalley for providing this ARC!
Oh, B.K. Borison has done it again (as we knew she would). I adore all of her other books, namely First Time Caller, so this was one of my most anticipated releases, and it did not disappoint!!
This book completely charmed me right from the get go. There’s an ease to the writing (as with all B.K. Borison books I feel) that makes it incredibly quick to read, but at the same time it doesn’t feel rushed. One of the main things I adored about this book was the the chemistry between our main characters - it comes across so naturally that it never felt forced/over the top/lust based, and it made me literally kick my feet and giggle at times (lol).
Our gorgeous MMC Jackson deserves his own paragraph because he’s literally that lovable and endearing. He’s written with the perfect mix of warmth, cuteness and lowkey vulnerability, which endeared him to me super quickly. Some of the quotes from his POV had me literally having to put down my kindle and stare at a wall for a bit - it was literally that serious🙂↕️ I fear he may be one of my new ultimate book boyfriends and I think it’ll take me a while to stop thinking about him LOL
The setting and the atmosphere were also wonderful - a lot of this takes place at a lodge in the middle of a snowstorm, which I felt gave this book a sense of coziness and intimacy and wintery-vibes that I absolutely loved.
Overall, this book is the perfect kind of read for when you want something cutesy but still meaningful and ‘deep’ in places, romantic but not cringey, and atmospheric enough make you feel like you are also at a snowy lodge with these characters. I was grinning ear-to-ear for majority of this book, and Jackson is the new blueprint. LOVED this book and would highly recommend you to pick it up once it comes out!!
Oh, B.K. Borison has done it again (as we knew she would). I adore all of her other books, namely First Time Caller, so this was one of my most anticipated releases, and it did not disappoint!!
This book completely charmed me right from the get go. There’s an ease to the writing (as with all B.K. Borison books I feel) that makes it incredibly quick to read, but at the same time it doesn’t feel rushed. One of the main things I adored about this book was the the chemistry between our main characters - it comes across so naturally that it never felt forced/over the top/lust based, and it made me literally kick my feet and giggle at times (lol).
Our gorgeous MMC Jackson deserves his own paragraph because he’s literally that lovable and endearing. He’s written with the perfect mix of warmth, cuteness and lowkey vulnerability, which endeared him to me super quickly. Some of the quotes from his POV had me literally having to put down my kindle and stare at a wall for a bit - it was literally that serious🙂↕️ I fear he may be one of my new ultimate book boyfriends and I think it’ll take me a while to stop thinking about him LOL
The setting and the atmosphere were also wonderful - a lot of this takes place at a lodge in the middle of a snowstorm, which I felt gave this book a sense of coziness and intimacy and wintery-vibes that I absolutely loved.
Overall, this book is the perfect kind of read for when you want something cutesy but still meaningful and ‘deep’ in places, romantic but not cringey, and atmospheric enough make you feel like you are also at a snowy lodge with these characters. I was grinning ear-to-ear for majority of this book, and Jackson is the new blueprint. LOVED this book and would highly recommend you to pick it up once it comes out!!
January 15, 2026
you know what…. hell yeah!!
January 17, 2026
I think I’m officially addicted to B.K. Borison’s new series. She’s always been a master at crafting adorable, whip-smart main characters—but this time she also serves up a villain so loathsome I wanted to turn him into a human punch-bag. From Keith’s first appearance, I was inventing increasingly creative curses to hurl at the page. My hatred for him briefly eclipsed my love for Jackson and Delilah (briefly!), and I kept wanting to wrap Delilah in a protective bubble because that woman deserves only good things.
The marketing nods to When Harry Met Sally made me grin, but what really stole the show are the tropes: forced proximity, grumpy-meets-sunshine, and opposites attract—all executed to perfection. Jackson became a parent figure far too young, raising his twin sisters like a single dad after being failed by a selfish, neglectful mother; he’s meticulous, controlled, and painfully selfless. Delilah, also abandoned by her mother and now caring for a grandfather whose memories are slipping away, is stuck under the thumb of an egotistical boss (hi, Keith) who sabotages her at every turn. Yet she keeps smiling, keeps showing up, even when it hurts. They carry different kinds of scars, but both are quietly heroic.
On the surface they couldn’t be more different. Delilah thrives in the spotlight—spontaneous, adventurous, a natural live reporter. Jackson hates cameras, clings to schedules, and breaks out in hives if someone rearranges his bullet points. Then comes the assignment: they must travel together to cover a historic—and frankly terrifying—snowstorm, filing stories from the eye of the blizzard. Cue the clashing styles, the snark, the slow warming. Jackson thinks Delilah is chaos in cute boots; Delilah thinks Jackson has forgotten how to have fun. What neither expects is how much they’ll learn about themselves while learning to work together.
The weather nerdery is a delight (two people flirting over radar models? Inject it into my veins), but it’s the emotional weather that matters: how each of them handles the metaphorical storms that shaped their lives. As miles and whiteout conditions pile up, walls come down. The banter is sparkling, the tenderness is earned, and the chemistry is the kind that fogs up windows. Somewhere between emergency broadcasts and roadside diners, “colleagues” becomes “friends,” and “friends” becomes…well, you’ll see. Let’s just say their forecast calls for undeniable.
Overall: I’m this close to launching an “I Hate Keith” merch line—T-shirts, mugs, the works—and mailing them out with copies of the book and a box of emergency, sprinkle-heavy cruffins. I haven’t loathed a character this much since Game of Thrones’ Joffrey and Ramsay. Thankfully, Delilah and Jackson’s sweetness (and those precious twins, Adeline and Penelope!) soothed my rage. This is another feel-good romance from B.K. Borison—one that lights up my heart like a string of Christmas lights and reminds me hope can survive the harshest weather, the worst bosses, and the messiest pasts. Five “let it snow” stars!
A very huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this extra-sweet, adorable romance’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Follow me on medium.com to read my articles about books, movies, streaming series, astrology:
medium blog
instagram
facebook
twitter
The marketing nods to When Harry Met Sally made me grin, but what really stole the show are the tropes: forced proximity, grumpy-meets-sunshine, and opposites attract—all executed to perfection. Jackson became a parent figure far too young, raising his twin sisters like a single dad after being failed by a selfish, neglectful mother; he’s meticulous, controlled, and painfully selfless. Delilah, also abandoned by her mother and now caring for a grandfather whose memories are slipping away, is stuck under the thumb of an egotistical boss (hi, Keith) who sabotages her at every turn. Yet she keeps smiling, keeps showing up, even when it hurts. They carry different kinds of scars, but both are quietly heroic.
On the surface they couldn’t be more different. Delilah thrives in the spotlight—spontaneous, adventurous, a natural live reporter. Jackson hates cameras, clings to schedules, and breaks out in hives if someone rearranges his bullet points. Then comes the assignment: they must travel together to cover a historic—and frankly terrifying—snowstorm, filing stories from the eye of the blizzard. Cue the clashing styles, the snark, the slow warming. Jackson thinks Delilah is chaos in cute boots; Delilah thinks Jackson has forgotten how to have fun. What neither expects is how much they’ll learn about themselves while learning to work together.
The weather nerdery is a delight (two people flirting over radar models? Inject it into my veins), but it’s the emotional weather that matters: how each of them handles the metaphorical storms that shaped their lives. As miles and whiteout conditions pile up, walls come down. The banter is sparkling, the tenderness is earned, and the chemistry is the kind that fogs up windows. Somewhere between emergency broadcasts and roadside diners, “colleagues” becomes “friends,” and “friends” becomes…well, you’ll see. Let’s just say their forecast calls for undeniable.
Overall: I’m this close to launching an “I Hate Keith” merch line—T-shirts, mugs, the works—and mailing them out with copies of the book and a box of emergency, sprinkle-heavy cruffins. I haven’t loathed a character this much since Game of Thrones’ Joffrey and Ramsay. Thankfully, Delilah and Jackson’s sweetness (and those precious twins, Adeline and Penelope!) soothed my rage. This is another feel-good romance from B.K. Borison—one that lights up my heart like a string of Christmas lights and reminds me hope can survive the harshest weather, the worst bosses, and the messiest pasts. Five “let it snow” stars!
A very huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this extra-sweet, adorable romance’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Follow me on medium.com to read my articles about books, movies, streaming series, astrology:
medium blog
Want to read
May 29, 2025I’d do unspeakable things to get my hands on this ARC.
Look at that cover. 😍 She’s perfect.
Look at that cover. 😍 She’s perfect.
August 2, 2025
BK Borison cherishes the romance genre and you can tell. We’re in the middle of watching a classic, timeless series be built. Delilah and Jackson’s book is perfect—unapologetically soft with top notch banter, so comforting, FUNNY, HOT. Magic.
We did something right to get to live in the same timeline as BK, that’s for sure. Can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with this book 😭
P.S. sledding. come back to me when you know what this means.
We did something right to get to live in the same timeline as BK, that’s for sure. Can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with this book 😭
P.S. sledding. come back to me when you know what this means.
January 8, 2026
I DONT CARE ABOUT ALL OF BALTIMORE 🗣️
“of course it’s you” (derogatory) to “of course it’s you” (affectionate)
love the trope of one person intensely hating the other while they just go about their day completely unbothered
thank you delilah and jackson for showing post it notes both as an argumentative form of communication and a romantic one
and bk borison who really said writing things down is the true romance
thank you to edelweiss and the publisher for providing me an advance review copy. full review to come
Bookstagram | Blog
“of course it’s you” (derogatory) to “of course it’s you” (affectionate)
love the trope of one person intensely hating the other while they just go about their day completely unbothered
thank you delilah and jackson for showing post it notes both as an argumentative form of communication and a romantic one
and bk borison who really said writing things down is the true romance
thank you to edelweiss and the publisher for providing me an advance review copy. full review to come
Bookstagram | Blog
breathlessly-anticipating
November 13, 2025If the publisher is listening pls bless me with an arc I’m actually begging 🙏🙏 I need my babies jacksondelilah in my hands especially after those crumbs in first time caller
***
ARE WE SEEING THAT COVER OMGEE (also he’s not a redhead he’s a blonde)
Jackson come home I miss u already
***
ARE WE SEEING THAT COVER OMGEE (also he’s not a redhead he’s a blonde)
Jackson come home I miss u already
September 2, 2025
Delilah and Jackson have my whole heart.
January 15, 2026
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── 6 stars
my heart is full. i adore delilah and jackson so much 🥹
thank you so much berkley publishing group for a digital arc through netgalley
___
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
finally starting this one!!! im sooo excited (and also didnt realize jackson was basically a single parent?!) the cover is stunning, tropes are everything, and im about to eat all crumbs of aiden and lucy <33
ty everyone who voted on my poll!
↪ started sept 22
↪ finished sept 25
―――
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-release
jackson and delilah yall!!!!
I GOT THE ARC !!!!!!!!!! THANK THE ARC GODS OMIGOSH ILY BERKLEY
READING THIS ASAPPPP
my heart is full. i adore delilah and jackson so much 🥹
thank you so much berkley publishing group for a digital arc through netgalley
___
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
finally starting this one!!! im sooo excited (and also didnt realize jackson was basically a single parent?!) the cover is stunning, tropes are everything, and im about to eat all crumbs of aiden and lucy <33
ty everyone who voted on my poll!
↪ started sept 22
↪ finished sept 25
―――
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-release
jackson and delilah yall!!!!
I GOT THE ARC !!!!!!!!!! THANK THE ARC GODS OMIGOSH ILY BERKLEY
READING THIS ASAPPPP
Currently reading
September 15, 2025what do you mean i got the arc?! 😭😭😭
Currently reading
January 10, 2026𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 ❀*･ my body is ready, my heart tbd
Currently reading
December 28, 2025So excited to have this arc in my hands 🥺
January 13, 2026
This opposites attract romance has my heart! I absolutely adored this book. This is the second book in the Heartstrings series. It is about Baltimore meteorologists, where their rivalry may or may not turn into a long term romantic relationship. Some of the themes explored in this novel are self worth, vulnerability and taking creditability at work. I loved both of the main characters in this book and they did leave a lasting impression on me. This is a book that I will never forget about! This is a romance novel that is set in a cozy wintertime setting. While reading this book, the author did an amazing job with the world building! It made me feel lighthearted, whimsically, relaxed and hopeful.
My overall opinions on this book is that it came with a great plot, lovable characters, strong character development, and vivid imagery. While going into this book, I wasn’t expecting any spice to it. However it does have spice to it, very little though. It is well written, well structured and I found it to be hilarious at times! I would say this is more of a romantic comedy, even though it is just listed as a romance novel. The banter between the two main characters really had me laughing! I could feel the tension in the book between both of them. This is a no drama book that I was extremely grateful to read!
I think that readers who enjoyed the movies “When Harry Met Sally” and “Sleepless in Seattle” would really love this book! Furthermore, I think fans of Emily Henry and Rachel Lynn Solomon would love this book as well. Be sure to read the content warnings, if you wish to read them before reading the book. I highly recommend reading this book. I give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars rating!
Thank you to NetGalley, author B.K. Borison and
Berkley Publishing Group for this advanced eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is expected to be released on February 24, 2026!
My overall opinions on this book is that it came with a great plot, lovable characters, strong character development, and vivid imagery. While going into this book, I wasn’t expecting any spice to it. However it does have spice to it, very little though. It is well written, well structured and I found it to be hilarious at times! I would say this is more of a romantic comedy, even though it is just listed as a romance novel. The banter between the two main characters really had me laughing! I could feel the tension in the book between both of them. This is a no drama book that I was extremely grateful to read!
I think that readers who enjoyed the movies “When Harry Met Sally” and “Sleepless in Seattle” would really love this book! Furthermore, I think fans of Emily Henry and Rachel Lynn Solomon would love this book as well. Be sure to read the content warnings, if you wish to read them before reading the book. I highly recommend reading this book. I give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars rating!
Thank you to NetGalley, author B.K. Borison and
Berkley Publishing Group for this advanced eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This book is expected to be released on February 24, 2026!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4 stars
And Now, Back to You is the second book in B.K. Borison’s ‘Heartstrings’ novel. I was so excited to get Jackson’s story and I adored it.
I love the troupe with one buttoned up character and one chaotic one. It’s so fun to me, to see that dynamic and how it works. The balance. Delilah was definitely the chaos to Jackson's calm and I adored them together.
The forced proximity was great, Jackson being a caretaker for his sisters, and of course, the romance. Overall, I had such a great time reading this one. The end had me grinning ear to ear.
And Now, Back to You is the second book in B.K. Borison’s ‘Heartstrings’ novel. I was so excited to get Jackson’s story and I adored it.
I love the troupe with one buttoned up character and one chaotic one. It’s so fun to me, to see that dynamic and how it works. The balance. Delilah was definitely the chaos to Jackson's calm and I adored them together.
The forced proximity was great, Jackson being a caretaker for his sisters, and of course, the romance. Overall, I had such a great time reading this one. The end had me grinning ear to ear.
December 21, 2025
firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!
a favorite read of 2025🩵
“how special it is to be loved by someone who chose me. over and over again.”
C R Y I N G ♾️ STARS !!!!!
i just really loved everything about this book: jackson and delilah’s budding relationship, the humor and the spice (spice was minimal which is disappointing considering i loved the mcs together womp womp), how delilah was a fun and quirky character that wanted to be taken seriously while still maintaining her sunny personality; just everything about this book was beautiful. the subplots? phenom.
and ok i literally think bk borison is magical — with every book, i love her mmcs even more and more.
jackson is probably my dream man — he is the epitome of healthy masculinity: he is the legal guardian of his twin sisters and cares for them with all the love and respect one could imagine, but he worries he’s not enough for them (spoiler, he IS!!); he’s grumpy and gruff and awkward but still very considerate towards the people he loves; he’s also insanely type a (yes pls) but feels safe to be spontaneous with his PERSON!!! and he’s SMART! we love a man with book smarts and emotional intelligence.
i wasn’t originally going to buy the afterlight edition (saving money you know) but i definitely want it after eating this romcom up.
NEXT ONE ASAP PLSSSS BK BORISON TYYY🩵
——
i’m beyond excited to continue this series!! bk borison is my new favorite autobuy author, and i yearn for the yearning men she writes🥰🩵
a favorite read of 2025🩵
“how special it is to be loved by someone who chose me. over and over again.”
C R Y I N G ♾️ STARS !!!!!
i just really loved everything about this book: jackson and delilah’s budding relationship, the humor and the spice (spice was minimal which is disappointing considering i loved the mcs together womp womp), how delilah was a fun and quirky character that wanted to be taken seriously while still maintaining her sunny personality; just everything about this book was beautiful. the subplots? phenom.
and ok i literally think bk borison is magical — with every book, i love her mmcs even more and more.
jackson is probably my dream man — he is the epitome of healthy masculinity: he is the legal guardian of his twin sisters and cares for them with all the love and respect one could imagine, but he worries he’s not enough for them (spoiler, he IS!!); he’s grumpy and gruff and awkward but still very considerate towards the people he loves; he’s also insanely type a (yes pls) but feels safe to be spontaneous with his PERSON!!! and he’s SMART! we love a man with book smarts and emotional intelligence.
i wasn’t originally going to buy the afterlight edition (saving money you know) but i definitely want it after eating this romcom up.
NEXT ONE ASAP PLSSSS BK BORISON TYYY🩵
——
i’m beyond excited to continue this series!! bk borison is my new favorite autobuy author, and i yearn for the yearning men she writes🥰🩵
January 7, 2026
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. all opinions are my own.
folks, it’s official: my new favorite bk borison book!!!!
i honestly don’t know if i have the proper words to explain how amazing this book was, so please forgive me if this review is just me rambling.
first: delilah stewart. i love her so much??? i absolutely adored the way she was written. i adored her personality, how soft & vulnerable she is while still being strong, how big her heart is, and how much she loves what she does. tbh i want to be her friend so so badly 😭
jackson clark, the man that you are!!! oh my god?? i knew i would like him based on the crumbs we got in first time caller but wow he absolutely exceeded my expectations. he’s (very) intelligent, he’s grumpy (at first), he’s incredibly caring & thoughtful when it comes to his loved ones, he’s particular, he’s the best guardian to his younger sisters, and, last but certainly not least, he wears sluttly little glasses.
the way these two characters melted together (😉❄️) and were able to understand, exactly, what the other needed?? perfection. they showed up for each other time & time again and understood, together, what it means to be brave.
ALSO!! the side characters were so gooood!! some of my favorite moments in this book were surrounding jackson & his sisters. i absolutely adored seeing aiden & lucie (of course) but i also loved the entire cast of characters! if i’m right about my suspicions for who the next book will be about.. we’re in for a treat hehe.
folks, it’s official: my new favorite bk borison book!!!!
i honestly don’t know if i have the proper words to explain how amazing this book was, so please forgive me if this review is just me rambling.
first: delilah stewart. i love her so much??? i absolutely adored the way she was written. i adored her personality, how soft & vulnerable she is while still being strong, how big her heart is, and how much she loves what she does. tbh i want to be her friend so so badly 😭
jackson clark, the man that you are!!! oh my god?? i knew i would like him based on the crumbs we got in first time caller but wow he absolutely exceeded my expectations. he’s (very) intelligent, he’s grumpy (at first), he’s incredibly caring & thoughtful when it comes to his loved ones, he’s particular, he’s the best guardian to his younger sisters, and, last but certainly not least, he wears sluttly little glasses.
the way these two characters melted together (😉❄️) and were able to understand, exactly, what the other needed?? perfection. they showed up for each other time & time again and understood, together, what it means to be brave.
ALSO!! the side characters were so gooood!! some of my favorite moments in this book were surrounding jackson & his sisters. i absolutely adored seeing aiden & lucie (of course) but i also loved the entire cast of characters! if i’m right about my suspicions for who the next book will be about.. we’re in for a treat hehe.
November 2, 2025
[arc review] ‘and now, back to you’ joins the elusive 6* club—and honestly if I could summarise it in one sentence, I’d say it’s 2000s romcom perfection set in modern day.
‘and now back to you’ is a dual pov that follows jackson and delilah—two competing meteorologists who work for baltimore’s independent radio station and weather channel.
the way b.k. borison writes makes reading so effortless and seamless. the characters are complex and feel so real that the readers can relate to them in one way or another.
I truly believe we are watching a book series be created—in real time—that’s going to be well read and loved for years to come.
from the very first page I was captivated by the story and the characters. while we saw glimpses of their rivalry in the first instalment of the heartstrings series, this goes into depth of who they are at their core—and how despite their first impressions, they’re actually more alike than they think.
if jackson and delilah were taylor swift songs; jackson would be ‘you’re on your own, kid’ and delilah would be ‘mirrorball’.
overall I really enjoyed this—I liked the mountain lodge in the snow setting, and how well jackson and delilah complimented each other when they worked together.
“I always liked the things I could predict best, but it took the one thing I never saw coming to show me how much I was missing.” !!!!!
thank you SO much to pan macmillan for the arc !!! I still can’t believe I got to read one of my highly anticipated reads of 2026 already <3
‘and now back to you’ is a dual pov that follows jackson and delilah—two competing meteorologists who work for baltimore’s independent radio station and weather channel.
the way b.k. borison writes makes reading so effortless and seamless. the characters are complex and feel so real that the readers can relate to them in one way or another.
I truly believe we are watching a book series be created—in real time—that’s going to be well read and loved for years to come.
from the very first page I was captivated by the story and the characters. while we saw glimpses of their rivalry in the first instalment of the heartstrings series, this goes into depth of who they are at their core—and how despite their first impressions, they’re actually more alike than they think.
if jackson and delilah were taylor swift songs; jackson would be ‘you’re on your own, kid’ and delilah would be ‘mirrorball’.
overall I really enjoyed this—I liked the mountain lodge in the snow setting, and how well jackson and delilah complimented each other when they worked together.
“I always liked the things I could predict best, but it took the one thing I never saw coming to show me how much I was missing.” !!!!!
thank you SO much to pan macmillan for the arc !!! I still can’t believe I got to read one of my highly anticipated reads of 2026 already <3
November 23, 2025
this book and jackson and delilah were perfect ✨🩵 i need at least 3 more books for them!!!
i just know im gonna love jackson and delihah sm 🤭💙 buddy reading this beauty with my girl buket 🎀
i just know im gonna love jackson and delihah sm 🤭💙 buddy reading this beauty with my girl buket 🎀
November 14, 2025
SIX STAR SIX STAR SIX STAR SIX STAR SIX STAR SIX STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“for the sunshine optimists.
and the cloudy skies they brighten.”
it feels kind of rare for me these days to start a book that immediately from the first page feels like the book is going to be pure magic. unless a book starts out with just the most out of pocket first line i dont find myself highlighting the first chapter pretty much ever but ended up highlighting like 7 different paragraphs or convos through out, including the first few sentences of the books bc i simply just could not stop giggling at a grumpy jackson and the fun chaos of him and the girls.
i read first time caller in september of 2024 and recently again with the audiobook at the beginning of november and both times fell head over heels for jackson and his idiosyncrasies HARD. i knew i was going to totally love him but what shocked me a little was that i somehow found myself loving him, delilah and their story more than FTC, which felt insane because i have been absolutely obsessed with that book for over a year now lol.
it is somehow so hard for me to put into words how this book is absolute perfection. its witty, its cozy, its SEXY, its unputdownable.
there’s delilah our sunshine, silly, chaos personified girl who is not only beauitful inside and out but so smart and driven. shes actually the most perfect woman to ever fictionally exist in my eyes. theres just something so special about the way shes able to still be so vulnerable and soft even when shes being basically tormented for simply existing and being good at her career. i love the range of emotions she has and the way she isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve. the way shes able to calm jackson’s mind and help him see just how wonderful he is UGH i love her so much.
jackson clark is basically the only book boyfriend to exist ever, like dead ass. i could honestly go on for days about him but this is all youre getting. hes perfect, end of story, argue with a wall!
these characters felt so extremely relatable to me as someone who has spent their whole life feeling that they are simultaneously too much and not enough. stories with these characters always mean SO much to me because its so bittersweet to see people i relate all of my hardest feelings with getting their happy endings and getting to see them overcome their obstacles. fictional or not, it means a lot to me to see big or little wins like that.
bk saw us say “bring back yearning” and FUCK did she deliver tenfold. the way these two shared one room, ONE BED and yet somehow still seemed like they were on completely different planets missing and wanting each other. its simply baffling to me how much of a genius bk and her writing is,
it feels like such a treat to be alive at the same time bk borison is writing and publishing what will without a doubt become cult classics in the romance world. to be a small part of it being able to review early and proceed to shove it down anyone out will listens throat when its release is something i will forever be grateful for 🩵
i cannot wait to make this book my entire personality for the foreseeable future as this was my favorite read of 2025 and i am very confident it will take a miracle to make me love a book more than i love this one.
and now, back to you 🌨️🩵
“for the sunshine optimists.
and the cloudy skies they brighten.”
it feels kind of rare for me these days to start a book that immediately from the first page feels like the book is going to be pure magic. unless a book starts out with just the most out of pocket first line i dont find myself highlighting the first chapter pretty much ever but ended up highlighting like 7 different paragraphs or convos through out, including the first few sentences of the books bc i simply just could not stop giggling at a grumpy jackson and the fun chaos of him and the girls.
i read first time caller in september of 2024 and recently again with the audiobook at the beginning of november and both times fell head over heels for jackson and his idiosyncrasies HARD. i knew i was going to totally love him but what shocked me a little was that i somehow found myself loving him, delilah and their story more than FTC, which felt insane because i have been absolutely obsessed with that book for over a year now lol.
it is somehow so hard for me to put into words how this book is absolute perfection. its witty, its cozy, its SEXY, its unputdownable.
there’s delilah our sunshine, silly, chaos personified girl who is not only beauitful inside and out but so smart and driven. shes actually the most perfect woman to ever fictionally exist in my eyes. theres just something so special about the way shes able to still be so vulnerable and soft even when shes being basically tormented for simply existing and being good at her career. i love the range of emotions she has and the way she isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve. the way shes able to calm jackson’s mind and help him see just how wonderful he is UGH i love her so much.
jackson clark is basically the only book boyfriend to exist ever, like dead ass. i could honestly go on for days about him but this is all youre getting. hes perfect, end of story, argue with a wall!
these characters felt so extremely relatable to me as someone who has spent their whole life feeling that they are simultaneously too much and not enough. stories with these characters always mean SO much to me because its so bittersweet to see people i relate all of my hardest feelings with getting their happy endings and getting to see them overcome their obstacles. fictional or not, it means a lot to me to see big or little wins like that.
bk saw us say “bring back yearning” and FUCK did she deliver tenfold. the way these two shared one room, ONE BED and yet somehow still seemed like they were on completely different planets missing and wanting each other. its simply baffling to me how much of a genius bk and her writing is,
it feels like such a treat to be alive at the same time bk borison is writing and publishing what will without a doubt become cult classics in the romance world. to be a small part of it being able to review early and proceed to shove it down anyone out will listens throat when its release is something i will forever be grateful for 🩵
i cannot wait to make this book my entire personality for the foreseeable future as this was my favorite read of 2025 and i am very confident it will take a miracle to make me love a book more than i love this one.
and now, back to you 🌨️🩵
October 15, 2025
guys guys guys guys....... i got the arc AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH💙💫
January 9, 2026
my first read of 2026 was a 5 star??? grateful thankful blessed
Oh how I loved this book with my whole heart. I really am not sure how to choose between this one and First-Time Caller because they are both so special in their own ways. I loved this one so much because of the soft yet fierce love between Jackson and Delilah. I loved seeing these characters bloom both together and individually. Delilah is outgoing, whimsical, and soft, all while being strong, determined, and independent. I could learn a thing or two from her character and I absolutely adored her. I thought she was such a delightful fmc. Jackson is a quiet but fiercely loyal mmc that would do quite literally anything for the people he loves. I was so obsessed with the banter and tension between these 2. Their personalities meshed so well together and had me biting my NAILS!! I loved the relationship progression between these 2 and couldn’t put this book down. The plot was so fun, BK’s writing is obviously so engaging and seamless, and I loved every character in this book. There were so many different layers to our main characters, both together and separate, that had me so invested in their stories. Read this in about 2 sittings because I couldn’t get enough. Thank you Berkley for the arc 🩵 this was the best way to start my 2026 reading year!!
Oh how I loved this book with my whole heart. I really am not sure how to choose between this one and First-Time Caller because they are both so special in their own ways. I loved this one so much because of the soft yet fierce love between Jackson and Delilah. I loved seeing these characters bloom both together and individually. Delilah is outgoing, whimsical, and soft, all while being strong, determined, and independent. I could learn a thing or two from her character and I absolutely adored her. I thought she was such a delightful fmc. Jackson is a quiet but fiercely loyal mmc that would do quite literally anything for the people he loves. I was so obsessed with the banter and tension between these 2. Their personalities meshed so well together and had me biting my NAILS!! I loved the relationship progression between these 2 and couldn’t put this book down. The plot was so fun, BK’s writing is obviously so engaging and seamless, and I loved every character in this book. There were so many different layers to our main characters, both together and separate, that had me so invested in their stories. Read this in about 2 sittings because I couldn’t get enough. Thank you Berkley for the arc 🩵 this was the best way to start my 2026 reading year!!
October 29, 2025
we! are! so! back! thank to b.k borison bc she did it again and honestly i’m not surprised because she’s continuing delivering and trust me when i tell u that she’s continuing doing it… i mean if u know me u would and if u don’t… u better start :)
but now let’s go back to jackson and delilah our two meteorologists that we already met in first time caller and finally had the occasion to get to know more and let me tell u that it was a delightful experience full of everything because trust me while i was reading this book i was feeling a lot of different things from anger to love... because these two where should i even start? delilah’s such an example of a good female character that even in the worst situations she puts a smile and tries as much as she can even when she struggles the most she tries! i truly loved her! jackson well… besides i mean look at him… like yup… he’s the best brother ever that puts their sisters needs first but not only theirs (ikyk) and i truly loved to read about his vulnerable part and how he dealt with it and his emotions in general… he’s just great plus the conversations with aiden? oh they are my favourite besties in the whole series :)
delilah and jackson in the end were perfect for each other funny, raw, lovely and vulnerable the perfect combination for a love story that just feels right to read because it has the simple things that are also the best and i truly loved how the writing portrayed it!
least but not last THOSE HINTS about book 3 like… i NEED IT NOW… like you’ve got mail’s one of my fav movies and those hints… i’m so ready to devour that book even tho it will be the last but a part of me will always have a place dedicated to this series bc it’s just hits different!
so… what are u waiting for? if u haven’t started this series just go and add to your tbr and start it NOW i see u… GO and for the rest that are waiting for these two prepare yourself for a special forecast full of love :)
a LOT of thanks to panmacmillan and netgalley for sending me the arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
but now let’s go back to jackson and delilah our two meteorologists that we already met in first time caller and finally had the occasion to get to know more and let me tell u that it was a delightful experience full of everything because trust me while i was reading this book i was feeling a lot of different things from anger to love... because these two where should i even start? delilah’s such an example of a good female character that even in the worst situations she puts a smile and tries as much as she can even when she struggles the most she tries! i truly loved her! jackson well… besides i mean look at him… like yup… he’s the best brother ever that puts their sisters needs first but not only theirs (ikyk) and i truly loved to read about his vulnerable part and how he dealt with it and his emotions in general… he’s just great plus the conversations with aiden? oh they are my favourite besties in the whole series :)
delilah and jackson in the end were perfect for each other funny, raw, lovely and vulnerable the perfect combination for a love story that just feels right to read because it has the simple things that are also the best and i truly loved how the writing portrayed it!
least but not last THOSE HINTS about book 3 like… i NEED IT NOW… like you’ve got mail’s one of my fav movies and those hints… i’m so ready to devour that book even tho it will be the last but a part of me will always have a place dedicated to this series bc it’s just hits different!
so… what are u waiting for? if u haven’t started this series just go and add to your tbr and start it NOW i see u… GO and for the rest that are waiting for these two prepare yourself for a special forecast full of love :)
a LOT of thanks to panmacmillan and netgalley for sending me the arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
December 14, 2025
Yes, it took me ages to finish this book, but it’s not the book, it’s me. The book was amazing!
Jackson and Delilah are both weather geeks. He works at a local radio station; she works across the street at a local TV station. They are polar opposites: she is a pink, happy mess, and he is a walking Microsoft Excel with nerdy glasses. (And don’t we love nerdy glasses! 😏)
Now they get an assignment and have to work together. And, since there was a mishap with the booking, they have to share a room. And… a bed. 🤭
I loved their dynamic; they were sweet and funny, and they had amazing chemistry. I loved the way they communicated. There was no third-act breakup because Jackson didn’t allow Delilah to spiral and dump him. It was such a beautiful scene! A hero stopping the third-act breakup might be my favorite micro-trope ever. 🥰
This series is super cozy, and I can’t wait for the next book!
Thanks Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the arc, all opinions are my own.
Jackson and Delilah are both weather geeks. He works at a local radio station; she works across the street at a local TV station. They are polar opposites: she is a pink, happy mess, and he is a walking Microsoft Excel with nerdy glasses. (And don’t we love nerdy glasses! 😏)
Now they get an assignment and have to work together. And, since there was a mishap with the booking, they have to share a room. And… a bed. 🤭
I loved their dynamic; they were sweet and funny, and they had amazing chemistry. I loved the way they communicated. There was no third-act breakup because Jackson didn’t allow Delilah to spiral and dump him. It was such a beautiful scene! A hero stopping the third-act breakup might be my favorite micro-trope ever. 🥰
This series is super cozy, and I can’t wait for the next book!
Thanks Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the arc, all opinions are my own.
November 26, 2025
At this point, it seems to me that Borison is unable to write an mmc that isn't a literal piece of shit or at the very least not annoying. Jackson is the culmination of every single trait you're told to run away from. He was misogynistic, sexist as hell and hypocritical as fuck. I was disturbed...this can't possibly be the man the author is expecting me to root for?!!
The book also has far too many plotlines going on that weren't handled with the care needed, or were just left halfway. The author tried to fit in an Alzheimer's, absent parent AND a professional misogyny plot line into the one 300 page book and it was a total dumpster fire.
Not even the relationship between the mcs was good in this mess of a book. Not only was the reason for their rivalry completely ridiculous and plain stupid, the transition from rivals to lovers was so terribly done I checked out of the book at that point.
I thought Lucie and Aiden were bad but truly I think Jackson was a lot more terrible. Borison it's time to get fresh eyes and stop surrounding yourself with yes-men because there's no way anyone who actually reads romance books alpha read this and told you to go ahead with it.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
The book also has far too many plotlines going on that weren't handled with the care needed, or were just left halfway. The author tried to fit in an Alzheimer's, absent parent AND a professional misogyny plot line into the one 300 page book and it was a total dumpster fire.
Not even the relationship between the mcs was good in this mess of a book. Not only was the reason for their rivalry completely ridiculous and plain stupid, the transition from rivals to lovers was so terribly done I checked out of the book at that point.
I thought Lucie and Aiden were bad but truly I think Jackson was a lot more terrible. Borison it's time to get fresh eyes and stop surrounding yourself with yes-men because there's no way anyone who actually reads romance books alpha read this and told you to go ahead with it.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
September 10, 2025
Wonderful, amazing, perfect
Want to read
August 16, 2025After finishing the first book, I'm now very excited for this ✨🤭😍
November 22, 2025
i’m not exaggerating when i tell you chapter 25 altered my brain chemistry. nothing will top that chapter🫠🫠🫠 delilah and jackson are so precious to me i’m gonna carry them in my heart wherever i go 🔐💖
“It's always been me coming right back to you. You're the end of every sentence, Delilah. I've just been too stubborn to see it."
Her lower lip trembles before she catches it with her teeth. "You just said you don't believe in fate."
"But I believe in you," I rasp. "God, Delilah. Do I believe in you."
“It's always been me coming right back to you. You're the end of every sentence, Delilah. I've just been too stubborn to see it."
Her lower lip trembles before she catches it with her teeth. "You just said you don't believe in fate."
"But I believe in you," I rasp. "God, Delilah. Do I believe in you."
October 9, 2025
thank you to berkley publishing group for an e-arc through netgalley!!
this EASILY became one my top comfort reads i have ever read and i loved every single bit of this! the first book in the series was already one of my favorite reads of this year, yet somehow this one i loved even more.
typically, i know a romance book is going to be one of my favs when i can connect with both main characters on their own. delilah is very "mirrorball" coded while jackson is very "this is me trying" coded, and i was able to find bits of myself in each of them (jackson specifically). their chemistry in this book was off the charts and had me GEEKED over the smallest interactions possible. jackson clark has been added to my fictional blueprints. i literally highlighted so many cute little lines and i just had the biggest grin on my face while reading this one. the author's writing is just so beautiful and you can tell she really cares about her craft and creating the most heartfelt romances.
don't want to give away too much, but i love this book with my whole heart <3
this EASILY became one my top comfort reads i have ever read and i loved every single bit of this! the first book in the series was already one of my favorite reads of this year, yet somehow this one i loved even more.
typically, i know a romance book is going to be one of my favs when i can connect with both main characters on their own. delilah is very "mirrorball" coded while jackson is very "this is me trying" coded, and i was able to find bits of myself in each of them (jackson specifically). their chemistry in this book was off the charts and had me GEEKED over the smallest interactions possible. jackson clark has been added to my fictional blueprints. i literally highlighted so many cute little lines and i just had the biggest grin on my face while reading this one. the author's writing is just so beautiful and you can tell she really cares about her craft and creating the most heartfelt romances.
don't want to give away too much, but i love this book with my whole heart <3
November 17, 2025
Finally got to finish this book 🎉🎉
I can't wait for you all to meet Jackson and Delilah..... What a cute couple they are !
Borison did a great job with these characters; I really loved how clumsy and kind Delilah is and how nerdy and neat Jackson is. I think I prefer this couple to the Aiden and Lucie. And Now, Back to You......
⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖘𝖊𝖉 𝕯𝖔𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖉𝖎𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
SKIP CHAPTERS: 27, 33
⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚𝕻𝖗𝖊-𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
Another book to die for in my hands 🤭 I feel so lucky 🥹🫶🏻
TYSM Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group 🩵🩵
I can't wait for you all to meet Jackson and Delilah..... What a cute couple they are !
Borison did a great job with these characters; I really loved how clumsy and kind Delilah is and how nerdy and neat Jackson is. I think I prefer this couple to the Aiden and Lucie. And Now, Back to You......
⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖘𝖊𝖉 𝕯𝖔𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖉𝖎𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
SKIP CHAPTERS: 27, 33
⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚𝕻𝖗𝖊-𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
Another book to die for in my hands 🤭 I feel so lucky 🥹🫶🏻
TYSM Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group 🩵🩵
Displaying 1 - 30 of 967 reviews