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Storm Boys #1
Outrun the rain: Edizione italiana (The Storm Boys Vol. 1)
Un cowboy selvaggio. Uno scienziato brillante. E una tempesta che cambierà ogni cosa.
Due uomini. Un rifugio sperduto.
E una stagione di tempeste pronta a far scintille.
Tully Larson ha sempre amato la furia della natura. Cresciuto tra i fulmini e le piogge torrenziali del Kakadu National Park, vive per l’adrenalina e l’aria aperta. Grezzo, affascinante, selvaggio quanto il paesaggio che chiama casa.
Jeremiah Overton, brillante fulminologo di Melbourne, è il suo opposto: razionale, preciso, tutto studio e metodo. Ma quando decide di trascorrere una settimana nel cuore della stagione dei temporali per analizzare i fulmini più intensi d’Australia, non si aspetta di finire sotto la guida di un cowboy ruvido e irresistibile.
Un temporale tira l’altro… e tra sguardi elettrici, silenzi carichi di tensione e un’attrazione che sfida ogni logica, Tully e Jeremiah scopriranno che il vero pericolo non viene solo dal cielo.
Perché quando gli opposti si attraggono, può bastare un solo fulmine per incendiare tutto.
Due uomini. Un rifugio sperduto.
E una stagione di tempeste pronta a far scintille.
Tully Larson ha sempre amato la furia della natura. Cresciuto tra i fulmini e le piogge torrenziali del Kakadu National Park, vive per l’adrenalina e l’aria aperta. Grezzo, affascinante, selvaggio quanto il paesaggio che chiama casa.
Jeremiah Overton, brillante fulminologo di Melbourne, è il suo opposto: razionale, preciso, tutto studio e metodo. Ma quando decide di trascorrere una settimana nel cuore della stagione dei temporali per analizzare i fulmini più intensi d’Australia, non si aspetta di finire sotto la guida di un cowboy ruvido e irresistibile.
Un temporale tira l’altro… e tra sguardi elettrici, silenzi carichi di tensione e un’attrazione che sfida ogni logica, Tully e Jeremiah scopriranno che il vero pericolo non viene solo dal cielo.
Perché quando gli opposti si attraggono, può bastare un solo fulmine per incendiare tutto.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2023
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About the author
N.R. Walker
133 books5,295 followersAuthor also writes as A. Voyeur
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
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June 7, 2023
Cute book but come ooonn. Authors like Tal Bauer and NR Walker, who wrote Hush and Executive Office and Tallowwood started suddenly to focus on easy light fluff like Gravity and Davo and this new series here . I don’t get it. It’s not that it’s bad because it’s not (better than Tal Bauer’s that’s for sure) because at least NR Walker has interesting topics and settings, original and smart- (Davo was excellent as setting and as characters) and this one here is so interesting -the setting, the topic of storm chasers and fulminology and the depictions of the storms are amazing but both are ..too bland in the romance department because they’re short and there is absolutely no angst . So 3.5 stars? Rounded up because I love storms and I loved Tully . Jeremiah was kind of a stuck up. I wonder if the next book will have the same two characters..
September 23, 2023
I've loved some of this author's books before and a story about storm chasers sounded intriguing, but I wasn't invested in this one at all.
I had some problems with both characters. I found Tully's constant flirtations entirely inappropriate in the circumstances. I know this is a romance and everything, but if the one person I depend on in the wilderness talked to me that way, I'd be creeped out.
Jeremiah didn't make much sense to me. Sometimes he seems nerdy, shy and awkward, other times he's bossy and aggressive. Also selfish and reckless. There's one thing I found interesting about him, but that's spoilery so I won't mention it here.
I didn't find their relationship convincing. They are attracted to each other, but it all remains surface level. There's no depth in how they feel about each other. The ending feels rushed and very convenient.
I had some problems with both characters. I found Tully's constant flirtations entirely inappropriate in the circumstances. I know this is a romance and everything, but if the one person I depend on in the wilderness talked to me that way, I'd be creeped out.
Jeremiah didn't make much sense to me. Sometimes he seems nerdy, shy and awkward, other times he's bossy and aggressive. Also selfish and reckless. There's one thing I found interesting about him, but that's spoilery so I won't mention it here.
I didn't find their relationship convincing. They are attracted to each other, but it all remains surface level. There's no depth in how they feel about each other. The ending feels rushed and very convenient.
June 14, 2023
I didn't realize this series is going to follow the same MCs, Tully and Jeremiah, so the abrupt ending was a surprise.
I'm not even sure you could call the ending a HFN. Everything happens so quickly once the MCs return from their storm-chasing expedition.
Putting the ending aside, I'm feeling decidedly lukewarm about this book.
The story kind of dragged for me, and I didn't connect with either MC. I'm not sure they even connected with each other tbh.
Even though Tully claims to be all about consent, his behavior at the beginning is downright predatory.
I don't know about you, but if I were trapped in a remote wilderness, depending on one person to get me out, and that person was constantly flirting and making sexual overtures, I'd feel supremely uncomfortable.
But at least Tully is consistent. Jeremiah's behavior is all over the place. He's scared of driving in the Jeep but seeks out lightning. He's constantly reprimanding Tully for being crazy but has no problem chasing a storm through croc-infested waters.
Most of the sexy scenes fade to black, which whatever. I didn't like the story enough to care.
The setting is pure Australia, which is always a plus, and Jeremiah's backstory is interesting.
But there's no real tension besides a very mild enemies-to-lovers vibe, which isn't enough.
Closer to 2.5, rounded up because this is N.R. Walker we're talking about. Here's hoping the next book is better.
I'm not even sure you could call the ending a HFN. Everything happens so quickly once the MCs return from their storm-chasing expedition.
Putting the ending aside, I'm feeling decidedly lukewarm about this book.
The story kind of dragged for me, and I didn't connect with either MC. I'm not sure they even connected with each other tbh.
Even though Tully claims to be all about consent, his behavior at the beginning is downright predatory.
I don't know about you, but if I were trapped in a remote wilderness, depending on one person to get me out, and that person was constantly flirting and making sexual overtures, I'd feel supremely uncomfortable.
But at least Tully is consistent. Jeremiah's behavior is all over the place. He's scared of driving in the Jeep but seeks out lightning. He's constantly reprimanding Tully for being crazy but has no problem chasing a storm through croc-infested waters.
Most of the sexy scenes fade to black, which whatever. I didn't like the story enough to care.
The setting is pure Australia, which is always a plus, and Jeremiah's backstory is interesting.
But there's no real tension besides a very mild enemies-to-lovers vibe, which isn't enough.
Closer to 2.5, rounded up because this is N.R. Walker we're talking about. Here's hoping the next book is better.
August 22, 2024
This book had me cringing in Australian at times.
I personally do not enjoy the Australian accent that much (I have one, I feel like I'm allowed to admit this hahahah) and reading it on pages is ew as hell.
Tully could be super cute and protective, when he wasn't being a weird sexual predator.
The way he ogled the other guy was super uncomfy and icky.
Like bro, just stop.
Just because another gay man is in your vicinity, you don't have to be a creep.
I just don't care about storms enough to invest in this story, and the chemistry between MC's felt weird to me 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
I personally do not enjoy the Australian accent that much (I have one, I feel like I'm allowed to admit this hahahah) and reading it on pages is ew as hell.
Tully could be super cute and protective, when he wasn't being a weird sexual predator.
The way he ogled the other guy was super uncomfy and icky.
Like bro, just stop.
Just because another gay man is in your vicinity, you don't have to be a creep.
I just don't care about storms enough to invest in this story, and the chemistry between MC's felt weird to me 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
June 8, 2023
✰ 3.75 stars ✰
“You can pretend all you like,” he whispered. “But your heart rate doesn’t lie.”
Once I had completed Outrun the Rain and saw that what I had assumed would be a trilogy about three different couples, was actually a series focusing solely on one pair only, my take-away from the book became a little more lenient. Because, in a way, it served more as an introduction, a Part 1, a meet-greet to the relationship, and the other two books would subsequently, be the continuation of their story. So, with that altered viewpoint in my mind, I realized that I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.
“Because his smile was contagious, and the spark in his eyes did absurd things to my belly. And the logical part of my brain knew I was heading for trouble, but my heart didn’t seem to care.”
'If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson' is definitely the most accurate way to describe him. He was such a fun and lovable character - who despite his free spirit took his work very seriously, respected Jeremiah's boundaries and truly cared about wanting to know more about him. He didn't ever hesitate to speak how he felt, nor did he ever fear from stepping out into the face of lightning strikes to protect him. I loved how much he was so fiercely intrigued and fascinated by Jeremiah and still wanted to help him in whatever way he could.
“There was no way that was the whole truth. There was definitely more to the Jeremiah Overton story than he was letting on.”
Jeremiah has a lot of baggage behind him, but spending time with Tully slowly brought him out of the funk that he was in. I liked Jeremiah; Jeremiah, with the bluest eyes Tully has ever seen - whose entire life has been shaped by lightning, who is so very protective of his equipment. He may come across as moody and grumpy and totally passionate about his work, to the point of doing crazy stunts that would even test Tully's patience and imagination. 😀
But underneath is the heart of someone who has been broken so much by life, so weighed down by his actions in the past, that this really was the perfect escape for him. A chance to find himself - to make a new beginning for his interests and ideas; and was it just a happy fate or blessed coincidence that his handsome looks and charming personality were enough to win the heart of the very rich and adventurous Tully? 😊
“Who I was this last week with you was the real me too. The me that no one else understands. Or likes.”
The corner of his mouth pulled up in a half-smile, and he put his finger to my chin, bringing me in for a soft kiss. “I like you.”
Forced proximity can be torture when you're so obviously attracted to the person you're sharing close space with, but I loved that the two of them were very open about the casual flirting. Even if Tully wasn't the falling in love kind of guy, even if Jeremiah strictly wanted to keep it work over pleasure, despite how many times his watch picked up on his palpable attraction - when they eventually stopped fighting their feelings, it was done really well. ❤️
I liked that even with all the playful banter and not-so subtle teasing hints of implying the want of something more, they were still serious and in work mode when the time required it. Even if it was only a week, it was with such a genuine touch that the two of them were able to open up to another - share intimate details about their pasts that they had never shared - and still not be judged for it. 🥺
“I told ya before. I love the ferocity of them, being completely at the mercy of nature. It’s terrifying and magnificent. And it’s one helluva adrenaline rush.”
N.R. Walker's writing is so very descriptive and atmospheric - lush with imagery and details that make you feel as if you have been transported to where Tully and Jeremiah have set up camp. I know Jeremiah - not Jeremy - would cringe when I make this comparison, but I was reminded so many times of the storm chasers from the movie Twister and how Helen Hunt's character almost had a death wish to be in the belly of the beast - the eye of the storm - so to speak.
And still there was a cheery coziness to their bunker that it really feel that you would not want to leave this place, despite the danger and lack of hygiene! There's an innate love she has for the places she takes you to, in this case, Kakadu *I cannot say this name with a straight face* and how she described Jeremiah's work that makes me even interested in learning about the basic principles about lightning. 😁
It's a promising and very cute start to what could be an interesting series. I'm looking forward to what storm is approaching for our quiet and nerdy but with a freakish side fulminologist and his unpredictable wildcard fulminologist assistant. 🥰
He snorted. “Why not? What’s a little harmless fun?” “When is it ever just harmless fun?”
Paul’s grin faded into something more serene, his eyes trained on Derek.
“When it turns into the love of your life.”
“You can pretend all you like,” he whispered. “But your heart rate doesn’t lie.”
Once I had completed Outrun the Rain and saw that what I had assumed would be a trilogy about three different couples, was actually a series focusing solely on one pair only, my take-away from the book became a little more lenient. Because, in a way, it served more as an introduction, a Part 1, a meet-greet to the relationship, and the other two books would subsequently, be the continuation of their story. So, with that altered viewpoint in my mind, I realized that I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.
“Because his smile was contagious, and the spark in his eyes did absurd things to my belly. And the logical part of my brain knew I was heading for trouble, but my heart didn’t seem to care.”
'If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson' is definitely the most accurate way to describe him. He was such a fun and lovable character - who despite his free spirit took his work very seriously, respected Jeremiah's boundaries and truly cared about wanting to know more about him. He didn't ever hesitate to speak how he felt, nor did he ever fear from stepping out into the face of lightning strikes to protect him. I loved how much he was so fiercely intrigued and fascinated by Jeremiah and still wanted to help him in whatever way he could.
“There was no way that was the whole truth. There was definitely more to the Jeremiah Overton story than he was letting on.”
Jeremiah has a lot of baggage behind him, but spending time with Tully slowly brought him out of the funk that he was in. I liked Jeremiah; Jeremiah, with the bluest eyes Tully has ever seen - whose entire life has been shaped by lightning, who is so very protective of his equipment. He may come across as moody and grumpy and totally passionate about his work, to the point of doing crazy stunts that would even test Tully's patience and imagination. 😀
But underneath is the heart of someone who has been broken so much by life, so weighed down by his actions in the past, that this really was the perfect escape for him. A chance to find himself - to make a new beginning for his interests and ideas; and was it just a happy fate or blessed coincidence that his handsome looks and charming personality were enough to win the heart of the very rich and adventurous Tully? 😊
“Who I was this last week with you was the real me too. The me that no one else understands. Or likes.”
The corner of his mouth pulled up in a half-smile, and he put his finger to my chin, bringing me in for a soft kiss. “I like you.”
Forced proximity can be torture when you're so obviously attracted to the person you're sharing close space with, but I loved that the two of them were very open about the casual flirting. Even if Tully wasn't the falling in love kind of guy, even if Jeremiah strictly wanted to keep it work over pleasure, despite how many times his watch picked up on his palpable attraction - when they eventually stopped fighting their feelings, it was done really well. ❤️
I liked that even with all the playful banter and not-so subtle teasing hints of implying the want of something more, they were still serious and in work mode when the time required it. Even if it was only a week, it was with such a genuine touch that the two of them were able to open up to another - share intimate details about their pasts that they had never shared - and still not be judged for it. 🥺
“I told ya before. I love the ferocity of them, being completely at the mercy of nature. It’s terrifying and magnificent. And it’s one helluva adrenaline rush.”
N.R. Walker's writing is so very descriptive and atmospheric - lush with imagery and details that make you feel as if you have been transported to where Tully and Jeremiah have set up camp. I know Jeremiah - not Jeremy - would cringe when I make this comparison, but I was reminded so many times of the storm chasers from the movie Twister and how Helen Hunt's character almost had a death wish to be in the belly of the beast - the eye of the storm - so to speak.
And still there was a cheery coziness to their bunker that it really feel that you would not want to leave this place, despite the danger and lack of hygiene! There's an innate love she has for the places she takes you to, in this case, Kakadu *I cannot say this name with a straight face* and how she described Jeremiah's work that makes me even interested in learning about the basic principles about lightning. 😁
It's a promising and very cute start to what could be an interesting series. I'm looking forward to what storm is approaching for our quiet and nerdy but with a freakish side fulminologist and his unpredictable wildcard fulminologist assistant. 🥰
He snorted. “Why not? What’s a little harmless fun?” “When is it ever just harmless fun?”
Paul’s grin faded into something more serene, his eyes trained on Derek.
“When it turns into the love of your life.”
August 21, 2024
I didn't love this but I also didn't hate it, which may make it sound like it was meh, but it really wasn't.
For starters, I really like NR Walker and her writing style so I did enjoy the way the book is told even if it felt a bit of insta-lust but whatever I get it and it sort of works with the story.
The description of the scenery and the setting of Top End and the storms and the crocodiles was amazing, it did feel a bit longer but also necessary for the context of the science that was happening.
I think overall I like it and will continue the series but it annoyed me a little how Tully was just so goofy all time, like Jeremiah just found out his whole life has been upended and Tully is talking about having his ass eaten, come on dude 🤦🏻♀️
For starters, I really like NR Walker and her writing style so I did enjoy the way the book is told even if it felt a bit of insta-lust but whatever I get it and it sort of works with the story.
The description of the scenery and the setting of Top End and the storms and the crocodiles was amazing, it did feel a bit longer but also necessary for the context of the science that was happening.
I think overall I like it and will continue the series but it annoyed me a little how Tully was just so goofy all time, like Jeremiah just found out his whole life has been upended and Tully is talking about having his ass eaten, come on dude 🤦🏻♀️
June 9, 2023
3.5 stars - I'm intrigued. I think that's my best summation of how I felt after finishing this first part of the Storm Boys series. Since this is just the beginning of Tully and Jeremiah's story, it's hard to say much else. I loved the setting. I found the dichotomy between Tully and Jeremiah to be a nice surprise because, as the resident storm chaser, you'd assume Tully would be the wild and reckless one, when in reality it was Jeremiah needing to be consistently wrangled out of danger. I thought the ending was incredibly convenient, but, you know, fiction. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series and am so glad there isn't a long wait between each part.
October 7, 2023
Uhm... This was boring... Not awfully because I finished it, but yeah... Boring. Don't recommend if you're not a nature geek
July 2, 2023
3 stars
The audio for book one is on Scribd so I picked that up so quick. I was looking forward to this book since the novella.
But after reading this I enjoyed the novella more.. idk I thought each book was going to be about a different couple not Jeremiah and Tully for all three hah not that I am complaining..but I’m kinda complaining! Idk at times I got really annoyed and Jeremiah.. he wouldn’t listen to reason and Tully really had patience like a saint haha.
I wonder if I will feel differently about these two after book two.. maybe we get some family interactions with at least Tullys family haha!
Overall it was alright but not one of my favorite NR Walker books. But that won’t stop me from reading book two when it comes out on audio lol!
The audio for book one is on Scribd so I picked that up so quick. I was looking forward to this book since the novella.
But after reading this I enjoyed the novella more.. idk I thought each book was going to be about a different couple not Jeremiah and Tully for all three hah not that I am complaining..but I’m kinda complaining! Idk at times I got really annoyed and Jeremiah.. he wouldn’t listen to reason and Tully really had patience like a saint haha.
I wonder if I will feel differently about these two after book two.. maybe we get some family interactions with at least Tullys family haha!
Overall it was alright but not one of my favorite NR Walker books. But that won’t stop me from reading book two when it comes out on audio lol!
July 27, 2023
I. Love. These. Guys.
Tully and Jeremiah are giving me all the nostalgia of when I watched Twister as a kid and I was so on edge! (We don't get tornadoes in the UK generally!)
I really love how their passion for lightning and storms comes across, and the way they dance around each other before they give in. Also the way Tully is just all in...perfect!
I'm also still geeking out on the Northern Territory and I actually *squeeeeed* when the Mangrove crabs were mentioned - not me doing a whole project on them for Biology of Survival at Uni....
So excited for the rest of this series.
Tully and Jeremiah are giving me all the nostalgia of when I watched Twister as a kid and I was so on edge! (We don't get tornadoes in the UK generally!)
I really love how their passion for lightning and storms comes across, and the way they dance around each other before they give in. Also the way Tully is just all in...perfect!
I'm also still geeking out on the Northern Territory and I actually *squeeeeed* when the Mangrove crabs were mentioned - not me doing a whole project on them for Biology of Survival at Uni....
So excited for the rest of this series.
June 21, 2025
This is one of those stories that keep you entertained and laughing, but by the end, you’re left thinking: what exactly did I just read?
A fulminologist and a storm chaser journeying through Kakadu National Park in search of lightning strikes are certainly fun to follow. The tropical Australian setting is a refreshing backdrop, complete with frogs and crocs. And Tully, the hot, carefree guide/storm chaser somehow (prb thanks to the audio narrator’s accent) gave me major Bondi Rescue flashbacks. As they dodge lightning and navigate the wild terrain, sparks fly—literally and figuratively.
And that’s… kind of it.
There’s no angst, no real plot depth, no deep character development. Even the ending wraps up a little too conveniently.
Weirdly enough, I still had fun.
Will I read the next one? Absolutely.
3.5⭐️
A fulminologist and a storm chaser journeying through Kakadu National Park in search of lightning strikes are certainly fun to follow. The tropical Australian setting is a refreshing backdrop, complete with frogs and crocs. And Tully, the hot, carefree guide/storm chaser somehow (prb thanks to the audio narrator’s accent) gave me major Bondi Rescue flashbacks. As they dodge lightning and navigate the wild terrain, sparks fly—literally and figuratively.
And that’s… kind of it.
There’s no angst, no real plot depth, no deep character development. Even the ending wraps up a little too conveniently.
Weirdly enough, I still had fun.
Will I read the next one? Absolutely.
3.5⭐️
December 25, 2024
3.5 ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
I love the idea of chasing lightning storms—the beautiful beast. I have to admit, I’m captivated by lightning. I won’t go chasing it, but I certainly won’t run from it either, It’s an incredible show put on by Mother Nature, and I’m always here for it.
And then there are the Australian landscapes. Goodness, I’m such a sucker for those. Fascinated, actually. N.R. Walker never fails to transport me to the most unique, astonishing, and dangerously beautiful places. 😅
Tully and Jeremiah. In theory, I know they’re perfect for each other—they love the same wild, crazy things most people wouldn’t dare to dream of. They complete each other: one a ray of sunshine, rich, full of life and energy; the other, grumpy, poor, and more reserved. I feel their passion and lust, but at times it feels a bit mechanical. I can’t quite explain it better—it’s like their connection is there naturally, and the next moment, it’s not, just like lightning! 😅
Tully was a bit pushy with his lusty thoughts, but I guess that spurred Jeremiah to show his top game. 👀 And wow, was it hot in there—silly season indeed! 🥵🥵🥵 As for Jeremiah’s work, I’m fine with it, but his obsession does feel a bit OTT to me.
Tully held my face, grounding me. He kissed me softly. “You’re stayin’ with me. Take a spare room if you want. But you’re still eating my arse and doing the prostate thing.”
I snorted just as the radar began to beep again. That low-pressure system rolling in from the north wasn’t slowing down. “There’s a storm coming,” I murmured.
“I know.” He grinned that annoying grin that I was beginning to love. “Isn’t it wonderful?”
I’m very curious about where their relationship is heading. It’s evolving, and I’m eager to see how they’ll face their issues and the new challenges ahead. One thing’s for sure—I’m here to ride the lightning. ⚡⛈️🌩️🍃🌳🐊🐸🌅
I love the idea of chasing lightning storms—the beautiful beast. I have to admit, I’m captivated by lightning. I won’t go chasing it, but I certainly won’t run from it either, It’s an incredible show put on by Mother Nature, and I’m always here for it.
And then there are the Australian landscapes. Goodness, I’m such a sucker for those. Fascinated, actually. N.R. Walker never fails to transport me to the most unique, astonishing, and dangerously beautiful places. 😅
Tully and Jeremiah. In theory, I know they’re perfect for each other—they love the same wild, crazy things most people wouldn’t dare to dream of. They complete each other: one a ray of sunshine, rich, full of life and energy; the other, grumpy, poor, and more reserved. I feel their passion and lust, but at times it feels a bit mechanical. I can’t quite explain it better—it’s like their connection is there naturally, and the next moment, it’s not, just like lightning! 😅
Tully was a bit pushy with his lusty thoughts, but I guess that spurred Jeremiah to show his top game. 👀 And wow, was it hot in there—silly season indeed! 🥵🥵🥵 As for Jeremiah’s work, I’m fine with it, but his obsession does feel a bit OTT to me.
Tully held my face, grounding me. He kissed me softly. “You’re stayin’ with me. Take a spare room if you want. But you’re still eating my arse and doing the prostate thing.”
I snorted just as the radar began to beep again. That low-pressure system rolling in from the north wasn’t slowing down. “There’s a storm coming,” I murmured.
“I know.” He grinned that annoying grin that I was beginning to love. “Isn’t it wonderful?”
I’m very curious about where their relationship is heading. It’s evolving, and I’m eager to see how they’ll face their issues and the new challenges ahead. One thing’s for sure—I’m here to ride the lightning. ⚡⛈️🌩️🍃🌳🐊🐸🌅
June 28, 2023
Most of this book is a solid 4 stars but the ending was rushed. I thought the relationship moved very quickly. Being physically attracted to each other is one thing but something was missing . It was like everything was thrown at you during the last part of the book. I wanted more storms and them to be chasing storms out in the middle of nowhere longer. Instead they pack up early and go back to where Tully lives and of course things work out but there was no real fighting for anything. Maybe I expect too much angst but that ending really was disappointing,
July 1, 2023
DNF ~47%
Super odd concept, characters I don't particularly care about, nor do I see their connection to one another, and writing that just... isn't as good I know Walker's capable of. I keep giving this author's newer stuff a chance, because I'd say there's maybe one a year that works for me, but I can't help but feel that she has become afflicted with the same problem that a lot of her peers seem to be suffering from, where her writing has just become... so lackluster. YMMV, but this was not for me.
Super odd concept, characters I don't particularly care about, nor do I see their connection to one another, and writing that just... isn't as good I know Walker's capable of. I keep giving this author's newer stuff a chance, because I'd say there's maybe one a year that works for me, but I can't help but feel that she has become afflicted with the same problem that a lot of her peers seem to be suffering from, where her writing has just become... so lackluster. YMMV, but this was not for me.
October 18, 2024
“There’s a storm coming,” I murmured. “I know.” He grinned that annoying grin that I was beginning to love. “Isn’t it wonderful?”
I love reading books with characters that have jobs or hobbies about things I have 0 idea about. I’m actually a giant baby and storms terrify me, so seeing Tully and Jeremiah live their best life storm chasing in Australia was pretty awesome. I really like learning about life and the and geography of Australia through N.R. Walker’s books. A lot of places she mentions throughout her stories have me google searching and looking up pretty pictures of places. Though I’d never go since Australia is a giant death trap to my American eyes and brain. Anyways this was a super fast and short book, but it still packed a lot of information and connection in it. I enjoyed getting to know the boys and see them have fun with the storms and learning what makes them tick and want to do what they do. They are interesting characters plus they are pretty sexy together. I am glad we get three more books with these two since we left on kind of an abrupt note. I will most definitely continue this trilogy later on down the road because I actually am in them and their journey. I hope Jeremiah gets all the days in lightning he is looking for and that him and Tilly get a true HEA.
I love reading books with characters that have jobs or hobbies about things I have 0 idea about. I’m actually a giant baby and storms terrify me, so seeing Tully and Jeremiah live their best life storm chasing in Australia was pretty awesome. I really like learning about life and the and geography of Australia through N.R. Walker’s books. A lot of places she mentions throughout her stories have me google searching and looking up pretty pictures of places. Though I’d never go since Australia is a giant death trap to my American eyes and brain. Anyways this was a super fast and short book, but it still packed a lot of information and connection in it. I enjoyed getting to know the boys and see them have fun with the storms and learning what makes them tick and want to do what they do. They are interesting characters plus they are pretty sexy together. I am glad we get three more books with these two since we left on kind of an abrupt note. I will most definitely continue this trilogy later on down the road because I actually am in them and their journey. I hope Jeremiah gets all the days in lightning he is looking for and that him and Tilly get a true HEA.
August 4, 2023
I've given this a B at AAR.
Outrun the Rain is the first book in N.R. Walker’s new Storm Boys trilogy, a same-couple series in which the two leads are a geeky fulminologist (someone who studies lightning) and a free-spirited storm chaser based in Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. It’s a quick, fun read, featuring likeable characters and a superbly rendered setting, and the topic – which the author has obviously researched extensively - is fascinating.
Dr. Jeremiah Overton, from the Bureau of Meterology in Melbourne, is heading to the Northern Territory – specifically, the wilds of Kakadu National Park – to spend a week observing and “running fancy tests” during the brutal electrical storms that typically arrive with the heat and humidity of the summer. Asking around has found him a guide by the name of Tully Larson, a guy who chases storms for fun rather than any scientific or academic reason; and despite Tully’s best efforts to put him off – they’ll be camping, there’s a lot of hiking, they’ll be on their own in the middle of nowhever - Jeremiah is set on going.
When the book begins, Tully is waiting at the tiny airport in Jabiru, expecting some old, crusty professor type – but his week starts looking a lot better when he’s approached by a man about his own age, wearing shorts, hiking books and a button-up shirt that makes him look nerdily sexy. Being stuck in the middle of nowhere with him will be no hardship.
As the first in a series about the same characters, Outrun the Rain is very much an introductory story, setting up some character arcs and laying the foundations for their relationship. It’s a low-angst story, where all the drama is external (the storms Tully and Jeremiah experience provide plenty of danger and excitement), and the ending is a bit too pat, but there is clearly more going on beneath the surface with both leads, and the author has laid the groundwork for the rest of the series very well, so I’m hooked.
Both protagonists are easy to like and three dimensional, although they’re not fully-fleshed out yet. The author describes Tully: “If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson” and that’s perfect; he’s easy-going and carefree with a great sense of fun, he says what he thinks and nothing (well, not much) fazes him. I loved his generosity of spirit and his sense of humour – and there are hints of greater complexity when he mentions his relationship with his siblings and his role in the family business, telling Jeremiah that “who I was with you this last week was the me no-one else gets to see.”
Jeremiah has deeply personal reasons for his lifelong fascination with lightning and his dedication to the science of fulminology – a passion he knows has made him something of a laughing stock and unpopular among his colleagues, some of whom have gone so far as to describe him as ‘creepy’. He’s quiet and earnest and determined to focus on his work, but Tully’s good humour and unabashed flirtatiousness soon win him over, and he finds himself slowly relaxing and realising he feels more comfortable with Tully than he’s felt with anyone in… well, ever.
Despite his determination to resist Tully’s obvious charms, it doesn’t take Jeremiah long to realise he’s fighting a losing battle. The enforced proximity of spending a week alone together in a hut in the middle of nowhere (with Only One Bed!) and Tully’s obvious interest in getting to know him, his enthusiasm about storms and interest in Jeremiah’s work, prove impossible to resist. I liked that, despite the playful banter and flirting and the growing physical attraction between them, they are very serious and business-like when in ‘work mode’. The closeness that develops between them, even though it happens over just a few days, feels very genuine, and their reluctance to leave the hut – despite the dangers from the storms and the lack of mod cons – because of what going back to the ‘real world’ means for them both, is palpable.
Another thing I really liked was the way the author upends reader expectations by making Jeremiah the reckless one when it comes to what he’ll do to get results. He might be the grumpy to Tully’s sunshine and the geeky academic to Tully’s wild child, but he’s the one prepared to take some, frankly, crazy-stupid risks in the face of Tully’s urge to caution.
Outrun the Rain clocks in at just under 200 pages, so it is, as I said above, a quick read, but it’s an enjoyable one, and sets up the series nicely. The main reason I haven’t rated it more highly is because, on its own, it’s a bit… insubstantial. The characters are drawn in broad brush-strokes rather than in detail, and the ending is rushed and too convenient. In fact, when I read it, I didn’t realise this was a same-couple series, so I was thinking I’d be giving the book a cautious recommendation, but then I saw information to indicate this wouldn’t be the only book about Jeremiah and Tully, and various things fell into place. (At time of writing, book two, Into the Tempest will be out in a couple of weeks, with book three, Touch the Lighning coming along a few weeks after that.) So I’m going to solidly recommend Outrun the Rain – the incredible descriptions of the terrain and the ferocity of the storms are worth the price of admission alone – and because I’m looking forward to finding out more about the Storm Boys and where they go from here.
This review originally appeared at All About Romance .
Outrun the Rain is the first book in N.R. Walker’s new Storm Boys trilogy, a same-couple series in which the two leads are a geeky fulminologist (someone who studies lightning) and a free-spirited storm chaser based in Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. It’s a quick, fun read, featuring likeable characters and a superbly rendered setting, and the topic – which the author has obviously researched extensively - is fascinating.
Dr. Jeremiah Overton, from the Bureau of Meterology in Melbourne, is heading to the Northern Territory – specifically, the wilds of Kakadu National Park – to spend a week observing and “running fancy tests” during the brutal electrical storms that typically arrive with the heat and humidity of the summer. Asking around has found him a guide by the name of Tully Larson, a guy who chases storms for fun rather than any scientific or academic reason; and despite Tully’s best efforts to put him off – they’ll be camping, there’s a lot of hiking, they’ll be on their own in the middle of nowhever - Jeremiah is set on going.
When the book begins, Tully is waiting at the tiny airport in Jabiru, expecting some old, crusty professor type – but his week starts looking a lot better when he’s approached by a man about his own age, wearing shorts, hiking books and a button-up shirt that makes him look nerdily sexy. Being stuck in the middle of nowhere with him will be no hardship.
As the first in a series about the same characters, Outrun the Rain is very much an introductory story, setting up some character arcs and laying the foundations for their relationship. It’s a low-angst story, where all the drama is external (the storms Tully and Jeremiah experience provide plenty of danger and excitement), and the ending is a bit too pat, but there is clearly more going on beneath the surface with both leads, and the author has laid the groundwork for the rest of the series very well, so I’m hooked.
Both protagonists are easy to like and three dimensional, although they’re not fully-fleshed out yet. The author describes Tully: “If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson” and that’s perfect; he’s easy-going and carefree with a great sense of fun, he says what he thinks and nothing (well, not much) fazes him. I loved his generosity of spirit and his sense of humour – and there are hints of greater complexity when he mentions his relationship with his siblings and his role in the family business, telling Jeremiah that “who I was with you this last week was the me no-one else gets to see.”
Jeremiah has deeply personal reasons for his lifelong fascination with lightning and his dedication to the science of fulminology – a passion he knows has made him something of a laughing stock and unpopular among his colleagues, some of whom have gone so far as to describe him as ‘creepy’. He’s quiet and earnest and determined to focus on his work, but Tully’s good humour and unabashed flirtatiousness soon win him over, and he finds himself slowly relaxing and realising he feels more comfortable with Tully than he’s felt with anyone in… well, ever.
Despite his determination to resist Tully’s obvious charms, it doesn’t take Jeremiah long to realise he’s fighting a losing battle. The enforced proximity of spending a week alone together in a hut in the middle of nowhere (with Only One Bed!) and Tully’s obvious interest in getting to know him, his enthusiasm about storms and interest in Jeremiah’s work, prove impossible to resist. I liked that, despite the playful banter and flirting and the growing physical attraction between them, they are very serious and business-like when in ‘work mode’. The closeness that develops between them, even though it happens over just a few days, feels very genuine, and their reluctance to leave the hut – despite the dangers from the storms and the lack of mod cons – because of what going back to the ‘real world’ means for them both, is palpable.
Another thing I really liked was the way the author upends reader expectations by making Jeremiah the reckless one when it comes to what he’ll do to get results. He might be the grumpy to Tully’s sunshine and the geeky academic to Tully’s wild child, but he’s the one prepared to take some, frankly, crazy-stupid risks in the face of Tully’s urge to caution.
Outrun the Rain clocks in at just under 200 pages, so it is, as I said above, a quick read, but it’s an enjoyable one, and sets up the series nicely. The main reason I haven’t rated it more highly is because, on its own, it’s a bit… insubstantial. The characters are drawn in broad brush-strokes rather than in detail, and the ending is rushed and too convenient. In fact, when I read it, I didn’t realise this was a same-couple series, so I was thinking I’d be giving the book a cautious recommendation, but then I saw information to indicate this wouldn’t be the only book about Jeremiah and Tully, and various things fell into place. (At time of writing, book two, Into the Tempest will be out in a couple of weeks, with book three, Touch the Lighning coming along a few weeks after that.) So I’m going to solidly recommend Outrun the Rain – the incredible descriptions of the terrain and the ferocity of the storms are worth the price of admission alone – and because I’m looking forward to finding out more about the Storm Boys and where they go from here.
This review originally appeared at All About Romance .
June 10, 2023
2.5 rounded up for now. This was a bust unfortunately. I was bored and felt that the relationship was rushed, lacked depth and that characterization was inconsistent. It may get better in future books (it was confirmed that they will be about the same couple) but I'm not holding my breath. The premise was great, two men passionate about storms and lighting go, alone, on a mission to observe said storms in a national park. So far so good. What would have made it better is if they had been at odds with each other, forced into this situation but then discovered similarities and fell in love. But I digress. So the local guy is Tully, he chases storms for fun, on his off time. He is an expert of the area and we do get to see that, I liked that aspect. But he doesn't seem that smitten about the storm and lighting itself. It's difficult to explain. Also he is supposed to be a loner but we don't see that. He doesn't mind the other MC being in a space, he knows everyone in the area and is friendly with all of them. Then we have Jeremiah who is supposed to be a nerd, set in his way and a loner. But again, he doesn't mind being alone with Tully for a week in the wilderness. He has not really been in the wilderness before but has no problem adapting. . I didn't like the sexual dynamic, nothing kinky or strange it just felt at odds with the characters. The ending was rushed and really OTT improbable, won't get into why because of spoilers, let's just say that it doesn't really relate to the relationship and felt VERY convenient. It sets up the next book but I'm not sure I'll read it. I'll wait for reviews.
May 9, 2025
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
This was fun, entertaining and quick. There wasn’t really anything that stuck out to me but I did enjoy it and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next in book 2. I enjoyed all the storm action and the MCs were likeable.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Stormchasers
Opposites attract
Strangers to lovers
Forced proximity
Sunshine MC
Only one bed
Focus on consent
Scientist MC
Adrenaline junkies
Prostate orgasm
Toppy nerd
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Death of parent (past, traumatic)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles (switch in book 3)
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Trilogy
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 190
Happy ending: HFN
When they’d said he was a wild card, I hadn’t realised they meant he was a cowboy with a death wish.
“If you’re not sure if he’s interested and you don’t know how to ask, the ‘oh no, there’s only one bed’ thing totally works.”
If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson. Well, if sunshine with a side of unpredictable was a person.
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This was fun, entertaining and quick. There wasn’t really anything that stuck out to me but I did enjoy it and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next in book 2. I enjoyed all the storm action and the MCs were likeable.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Stormchasers
Opposites attract
Strangers to lovers
Forced proximity
Sunshine MC
Only one bed
Focus on consent
Scientist MC
Adrenaline junkies
Prostate orgasm
Toppy nerd
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Death of parent (past, traumatic)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles (switch in book 3)
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Trilogy
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 190
Happy ending: HFN
When they’d said he was a wild card, I hadn’t realised they meant he was a cowboy with a death wish.
“If you’re not sure if he’s interested and you don’t know how to ask, the ‘oh no, there’s only one bed’ thing totally works.”
If sunshine was a person, it would be Tully Larson. Well, if sunshine with a side of unpredictable was a person.
You can find most of my reviews on Instagram as well: https://www.instagram.com/booksafety?...
June 6, 2023
4.5 stars (9/10), 💥💥
I'm not kidding when I say this book was basically written for me. I love storm chasing, I love the NT where I've lived many years, and I love men 😂 I always get excited reading a book set in my country, so to read one set this close to where I've spent a number of years was amazing. I loved the setting of this book, experiencing the vast lands of them Kakadu, but that being contrasted to the small bunker they stay in, the intimacy of that setting. I must say I definitely felt like I might boil just thinking about being in a place like that just before the wet season finally breaks, and I was slightly concerned about the, um ... level of sanitation in regards to any kind of smut we were going to get. I loved the many moments between Tully and Jeremiah, whether it be on the road, out in the field, or in the shower or kitchen or bed at the bunker. The whole story had a sort of 'there's only one bed' vibe to it, and I loved that very much. I must say, growing up on the East coast of Australia, lightning safety is kind of drilled into you as a kid, and Jeremiah definitely made me uncomfortable with his devil may care attitude 😬 but I just felt so at home in this story, it felt really familiar, but it was also fun and sweet and steamy with some great sexual tension. I cannot wait for the next 2 books - I don't know if they follow different characters, or if we get more of Tully and Jeremiah, but either way I'm very much looking forward to it. Definitely recommend, especially for any fellow Aussies or Territorians
I'm not kidding when I say this book was basically written for me. I love storm chasing, I love the NT where I've lived many years, and I love men 😂 I always get excited reading a book set in my country, so to read one set this close to where I've spent a number of years was amazing. I loved the setting of this book, experiencing the vast lands of them Kakadu, but that being contrasted to the small bunker they stay in, the intimacy of that setting. I must say I definitely felt like I might boil just thinking about being in a place like that just before the wet season finally breaks, and I was slightly concerned about the, um ... level of sanitation in regards to any kind of smut we were going to get. I loved the many moments between Tully and Jeremiah, whether it be on the road, out in the field, or in the shower or kitchen or bed at the bunker. The whole story had a sort of 'there's only one bed' vibe to it, and I loved that very much. I must say, growing up on the East coast of Australia, lightning safety is kind of drilled into you as a kid, and Jeremiah definitely made me uncomfortable with his devil may care attitude 😬 but I just felt so at home in this story, it felt really familiar, but it was also fun and sweet and steamy with some great sexual tension. I cannot wait for the next 2 books - I don't know if they follow different characters, or if we get more of Tully and Jeremiah, but either way I'm very much looking forward to it. Definitely recommend, especially for any fellow Aussies or Territorians
July 30, 2025
nice i guess?
the setting is definitely interesting, and as someone who lives on the other side of the world, I actually Googled the area to see some pictures — it’s absolutely stunning. That said, my interest more or less ends there. The plot and the main characters didn’t really resonate with me, and I’m not particularly curious to see how the story unfolds. I’ll probably read the next two books in my spare time, just to get the full picture.
the setting is definitely interesting, and as someone who lives on the other side of the world, I actually Googled the area to see some pictures — it’s absolutely stunning. That said, my interest more or less ends there. The plot and the main characters didn’t really resonate with me, and I’m not particularly curious to see how the story unfolds. I’ll probably read the next two books in my spare time, just to get the full picture.
July 21, 2023
These types of stories are where N.R. Walker is strongest. Adventure stories with weird science, authentic settings, slang, etc. While this story isn’t her best by any means, it’s still incredibly enjoyable.
I don’t feel like it has the depth that I’m used to from her so that’s why I’ve knocked off a star but other than that, no complaints. Love both characters!
I don’t feel like it has the depth that I’m used to from her so that’s why I’ve knocked off a star but other than that, no complaints. Love both characters!
June 19, 2023
3/5 stars
August 6, 2023
tbh I’m so over writing reviews but anyways this was a quick and fun read. the topic being about storms and lightning is different so I think that’s why I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed Jeremiah and Tully and they seem to fit well together. I’m curious how the rest of the series goes
I enjoyed Jeremiah and Tully and they seem to fit well together. I’m curious how the rest of the series goes
March 24, 2024
Storms, wilderness, crocodiles, adventure. Wonderful! Great chemistry between the MC's. Looking forward to the next.
March 16, 2024
Such good writing!! Sweet story about Tully and Jeremiah❤️❤️ Slow burn done right ❤️HFN ending, can’t wait to read the rest of their story!
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January 2, 2024
2.5 stars
This book had a pretty interesting setup with some fun forced proximity tropes, but it didn't stick the landing for me. I would have expected the dangerous thunderstorms to be more dramatic, but even in moments that were life-or-death situations, the drama just didn't hit. The end of the book was unsatisfying too. It felt more like the conclusion of the first third of a single book than the conclusion of the first book in a trilogy; a feeling I've had with other trilogies by Walker but it's been so long that I forgot how disappointing it could be. It didn't even really feel like a HFN since only Tully seemed excited about Jeremiah staying in Darwin while Jeremiah didn't seem to want to be there. And ultimately I just didn't feel the chemistry between the MCs enough to feel like finishing the trilogy.
This book had a pretty interesting setup with some fun forced proximity tropes, but it didn't stick the landing for me. I would have expected the dangerous thunderstorms to be more dramatic, but even in moments that were life-or-death situations, the drama just didn't hit. The end of the book was unsatisfying too. It felt more like the conclusion of the first third of a single book than the conclusion of the first book in a trilogy; a feeling I've had with other trilogies by Walker but it's been so long that I forgot how disappointing it could be. It didn't even really feel like a HFN since only Tully seemed excited about Jeremiah staying in Darwin while Jeremiah didn't seem to want to be there. And ultimately I just didn't feel the chemistry between the MCs enough to feel like finishing the trilogy.
July 7, 2023
This was very good and I can't wait to see what is next for these two. I love them already!
I read this on the Holiday and we had some storms so it was just so fitting!
PS - I had no idea that the series was going to follow the same couple! I love that is!
PSS - I had no idea that the series wasn't complete! I hate that it isn't! HAHA!
On to the next!
I read this on the Holiday and we had some storms so it was just so fitting!
PS - I had no idea that the series was going to follow the same couple! I love that is!
PSS - I had no idea that the series wasn't complete! I hate that it isn't! HAHA!
On to the next!
September 20, 2023
Well, it might be a nice story with lovely characters and I'm sure the author spend some quality time on the research of the science around storms and lightnings but to be honest all that science talk bored me and kept me from connecting with the MCs and their building romance.
October 11, 2025
This one was just ok for me. I'm not sure exactly what it was with this one. I'm not sure I bought into the connection between these two. It's a forced proximity for sure, but initially, I wasn't entirely sold on them together.
I am curious how the next book will go after how this one ended.
I am curious how the next book will go after how this one ended.
June 8, 2023
An interesting opening
I'm waiting to see what reason this is a series of books about the same couple but I did enjoy this opener.
There's a kind of soft cliffhanger relating to Jeremiah's work situation which leads into a need for more, but this wasn't a massively long book to start off with, so who knows.
Either way, I liked both characters, I found the weather related stuff really interesting and they have wonderful chemistry which sparks like the lightning!
I'm intrigued to see what happens next.
I'm waiting to see what reason this is a series of books about the same couple but I did enjoy this opener.
There's a kind of soft cliffhanger relating to Jeremiah's work situation which leads into a need for more, but this wasn't a massively long book to start off with, so who knows.
Either way, I liked both characters, I found the weather related stuff really interesting and they have wonderful chemistry which sparks like the lightning!
I'm intrigued to see what happens next.
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