Book Title: And Now, Back To You
Author: B.K. Borison
Publisher: Berkeley/Pan Macmillian
Publishing Date: February 2026
In First-Time Caller, we were first introduced to the charming atmosphere of B.K. Borison’s Baltimore, where Aiden and Lucy’s romance unfolded over a radio talk show. Revisiting that world is a treat and comes with high expectations because these characters brought us a lot of comfort the first time around If First-Time Caller was a hug for the touch-starved, And Now, Back To You is a cup of hot cocoa on a winter morning.
The novel picks up threads left subtly dangling in First-Time Caller. We’ve already met Jackson and Delilah briefly — both working in the same building, their studios neighbours to each other. Jackson is the radio station’s weather reporter, known for his tendency to ramble when nervous, a running gag that fans of the previous book will recognise with fondness. Delilah, meanwhile, is the weather person for the TV news channel — bright, confident, and colourful, a person whose energy practically lights up the page. When their respective bosses arrange a partnership between the two media entities, Jackson and Delilah are thrown together to co-cover a major snow event. Reporting live from the storm’s epicentre, they’re forced to navigate the literal blizzards around them and the emotional undercurrents brewing between them.
“I was meditating,” he says, eyes squinting with the lie. “You were stress-eating a hash brown.”
One of Borison’s most consistent strengths — reaffirmed here — is her ability to write characters you root for instantly. Her people are not built around malice or manipulation; the conflicts that arise are situational rather than personal. They are quirky without being cliches. They endear themselves to us, and never once get on our nerves. That feels almost radical in today’s romance landscape, where emotional tension is a slippery slope for misunderstandings or forced antagonism to slide in. Here, the characters remain believable and likeable throughout. Delilah may, at first glance, seem like the quintessential Manic Pixie Dream Girl or the clumsy-cute hybrid, but Borison refuses to flatten her to any stereotype. She gives her dimensions, fears, and moments of self-doubt. Jackson, too, is tenderly written — a man learning to steady himself, both on air and in life. Together, they make for a pair whose chemistry feels genuine, grounded in shared vulnerability rather than tropey contrivances. The same goes for the secondary characters — from colleagues to siblings.
“Who says I have Post-its?” I roll my eyes.
“Please, I know you keep them on your person.” I hold open my hand, palm up, fingers wiggling. “Gimme.”
With And Now Back to You, B.K. Borison has, in many ways, cemented her status as the queen of romcoms. It’s not just about writing a good love story — it’s about understanding what makes the genre sing. Her books don’t need exceptional plot twists to stand out because her characters and dialogue do all the heavy lifting. The writing sparkles with warmth, pace, and precision. Every element — from timing to banter — clicks into place. It’s the kind of book that feels effortlessly readable yet carefully constructed underneath. The world she builds is one you want to inhabit, a perfectly balanced concoction of humour, comfort, and sincerity. It’s an ideal escape, not in the sense of mindless fluff, but in the sense of finding joy in decency, laughter, and emotional honesty. And there’s hope. God, there’s so much hope for us all to take home.
“You are hunched over your desk and shoveling cookies into your mouth like a troll. When I came in here, you were muttering under your breath about low-pressure systems. You are not relaxed.”
If there’s one thing that And Now Back to You does better than most romcoms today, it’s the comedy. The jokes here come in a barrage — relentless, sharp, and genuinely funny. The humour shines so brightly that it becomes the novel’s biggest draw. This is the kind of book where you find yourself laughing out loud — and not the restrained kind of laugh you hide behind your hand, but a proper, open laugh. Borison’s comedic rhythm feels almost effortless: punchlines appear in a relentless barrage, banter flows naturally, and the humour never feels forced. Compared to writers like Emily Henry or Ali Hazelwood — both of whom share a similar wit but operate in different tonal spaces — Borison’s comedy has an atmospheric charm that travels well. She writes a romance novel where the comedy doesn’t just complement the love story but carries it forward.
“Demand more from me,” I rasp. “I promise I’ll give it to you.”
Like its snowy setting, And Now Back to You offers an equal amount of heat and cold — the warmth of emotional vulnerability in cahoots with a physical compatibility, balanced against the cool charm of its wintery backdrop. Every romantic trope that readers might expect is handled with thoughtfulness — caretaking, jealousy, proximity — but nothing feels exaggerated or out of character. The pacing works beautifully, the atmosphere feels lived-in, and overall the book is a reminder of why we love the romcom genre in the first place.
Funny, tender, and full of heart, And Now, Back To You cements B.K. Borison’s place among the most delightful, funniest voices writing contemporary romance today.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy of the book.