Chase Me If You Can

by Heather Frances

Two storm chasers find a love that could blow them away in this electric debut romance.

Wedding photographer Sloane Michaels might spend most of her year running after brides, but she lives for the six weeks each spring she chases tornadoes instead. When the prestigious magazine Nature Shots announces a cover contest, Sloane knows that winning could be the chance she needs to break up with taffeta for good and establish herself in landscape photography.

The last thing she needs is a distraction in the form of reckless “Wild Wes” Talbot. A legend among storm chasers, he’s been Sloane’s close, personal frenemy for the last decade and is the man to beat for the cover contest.

Sloane isn’t surprised when Wes gets in an accident that jeopardizes his season. But with an active weather pattern emerging, she doubles down on her need to beat Wes fair and square, and begrudgingly invites him to join her for the remainder of the season.

As they race through hail, high winds, and stormy skies, Sloane realizes that Wes might be more than the rich, flirty, Texas wildcard she thought she knew — and that the feelings blooming between them are more charged and dangerous than the storms they’re chasing.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Forced Proximity, Enemies To Lovers, Adult, Audiobook

367 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 2026

About the author

Heather Frances is a writer, photographer, lifelong weather nerd and occasional storm chaser cleverly disguised as an adult with a day job in finance (though she really prefers writing kissing books). When not at home in New England drinking far too much coffee, you’ll find her somewhere with questionable cell phone service, camera in hand.

Reviews

[SK · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really disappointed with this one but I do admit I had unreasonably high expectations from this. This was average at best if I'm being lenient. But I'm not, cause there were a lot of things that went wrong for me or could have been better.

Starting with the fact, the storm chasing was an interesting plot and backdrop for a romance book. When you think of storms in a romantic context, you think of angst and tension, spice and heated passion. Here, you get nothing like that. In fact, you don't even get to see proper storm chasing. It's just a few moments here or there and that's about it.

Most of the book by which I mean 95% of the book revolves around Wes. This is something that frustrated me the most. Every other page, every other scene, it's all about Wes. The thing about creating a perfect book boyfriend, you need balance. There was none here. It was trying too hard. Even though the book is in Sloane's pov, we barely know her. She had something interesting going on with the photography and her mother and it's so under explored. Everything in her life was centered to Wes, even before they were together.

Then coming to the romance, it's surface level at best. There's no depth to it. The banter has no breathing room. The dialogue is so rapid and immature in places, it came across as siblings arguing. It had no tension to it. They get together pretty quick. The spice was okayish though.

Coming to the ending, the third act breakup. I had heard mixed opinions on that. Imo Sloane was justified in her anger and although that breakup could have logically been avoided, it is the only time I agreed with her. Despite the whole thing not making sense.

Anyway, boring for me. I'm just glad it was fast paced and an easy read.


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Honestly, reading it cause I love the cover and storms. And cherry on top? He falls first from what I'm hearing 👀

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chase Me If You Can written by Heather Frances was authentic, emotional, beautiful, heart warming, raw, pure, personal, relatable, and lyrical. As a storm girlie and someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, I was so blessed and excited to get my hands on an early copy because thunderstorms are so therapeutic, but tornadoes are so devastating, the damage they can cause is so unimaginable and heart breaking. I have witnessed a few tornadoes right up close, yes they are a part of mother nature, but the damage they do to families and communities is top notch heart breaking. There is one part in this book that truly touched my heart, Heather Frances wrote a tornado scene that touched the ground, but when she detailed the story of communities and volunteers coming together to help one another after devastation had me crying silently into my pillow, it's so beautiful witnessing strangers coming together during unimaginable pain and destruction to care for one another. When I learned that Heather is a storm chaser herself, I couldn't believe this is a debut novel because the novel felt that much more realistic and personal. Before I forget to mention, this cover is absolutely gorgeous, it captures the essence of life right before the storm. As someone who is a fan of the movie Twister, I knew I had to snag this book to get those storm thrills. Miss Heather delivered with this book, but the two main issues I had was the third-act breakup and the repititiveness which dragged the story a bit in my opinion. If you are a storm thrill seeker, be sure to mark your calendars for June 23rd, 2026 because you won't want to miss out on this storm chasing novel.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND BERKLEY PUBLISHING GROUP FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!!

♡\~🎧ᴺᴼᵂ ᴾᴸᴬᵞᴵᴺᴳ : Hurricane Drunk by Florence + The Machine♡\~🎧
0:28 ───|──────3:14

🦋🌸First and foremost, I would like to thank my honey, Liana for buddy reading this book with me🦋🌸. Thank YOU for holding my hand and being my favorite storm chaser as we navigated this journey of storm chasing together. I had such a fun time swooning over the sweet tender moments with you, but I also had fun rolling our eyes at that third act breakup together, you made this book and buddy read more memorable, so thank you for reading with me. I love you so much my honey and favorite storm chaser❣️🌪.

❤️⚡Chase Me If You Can is for the ones with lightning in their veins and storms in their hearts❤️⚡.

"🖤🌪I will be a tornado if you will chase me🖤🌪".

"♥️🥀Some of life's biggest disappointments come packaged in pretty words♥️🥀".

"❣️💋That kiss wasn't a favor. That kiss was a goddamn reckoning❣️💋".

"💙🖕My stubbornness doesn't extend to idiocy💙🖕".

"💝😭It's hard to reconcile that something I love, the season I look forward to all year as an escape, can quickly turn into someone else's private hell💝😭".

"🍩💎🌪That whole saying about diamonds being a girl's best friend? Nah, give me tornadoes and doughnuts🍩💎🌪".

"💘🌩️If we can put our lives on the line for tornadoes, surely it's worth risking my heart for love💘🌩️".

Sloane Michaels is a wedding photographer, she might spend most of her year running after brides trying to get the perfect shot on one of their biggest days, but Sloane lives for the six weeks each spring she chases tornadoes instead. Despite being a wedding photographer, Sloane takes six weeks off to storm chase and get the best photos of the wildest storms. Sloane has been storm chasing for over a decade now and the thrills never dissipate. Sloane isn't your average storm chaser when she's looking for the best photo, she doesn't just take random pictures and call it a day, Sloane looks for growth versus decay, and beauty versus destruction. This year Sloane is on a mission because she's working for Nature Shots and they have never featured a female photographer on their magazine covers before, so Sloane's mission is to take the best photos so she can win and be the first ever female photographer to be featured on Nature Shot's magazine cover. I related so much to Sloane, as a people pleaser we never want to fail those around us no matter how wrong or dirty they did us, we always show up no matter the hands we are dealt with. Sloane is just a simple girl that has a weakness for chocolate milkshakes and lives off of iced cherry mochas. During the six weeks of storm chasing, Sloane tags along with her best friend Tracy and Tracy's fiancé Matt- their humor is so funny it had me laughing nonstop. I absolutely loved Tracy and Sloane's friendship, Tracy is Sloane's only best friend. Sloane's mom truly annoyed me- you will get a mini backstory on her but during Sloane's childhood her mom fell in love with the wrong men and alcohol and basically wants Sloane to do everything for her. My favorite part of this book is when Sloane did a photoshoot in a pink dress with her hair in beach waves and had a storm as a backdrop which gave me the idea to live my life freely and have a stormy photoshoot this summer as a storm girlie. Sloane is such a pretty name, if I ever have a daughter one day I've always wanted to name her Sloane.

Wes Talbot is a legend among storm chasers, he storm chases April through summer monsoon season. Wes has a reckless streak that earned him the nickname "Wild Wes" because sometimes he's just so reckless without thinking through his choices. Wes is a beautiful man in the way tornadoes beautiful. Wes Talbot is a one part adventure photographer and one part thirst trap- ladies this man will have you drooling. I seriously love this man- he had a Nerd Clusters addiction and loves the blue ones which are hands down the best and shotguns energy drinks like there's no tomorrow. The best way to describe Wes is an obnoxious adrenaline junkie, but he has the biggest softest heart that we as women want in our lives. This man is tatted, he has bird tattoos on his chest and wildflowers that grow along the riverbank on his arm- like goodness gracious I had hearts coming out of my eyes for this man. Despite being obnoxious at times, Wes is secretly protective over Sloane, every time she is shivering cold- Wes always has a hoodie on deck immediately, he never has to be asked- he's just such an attentive person. I absolutely love and adore Wes despite how reckless he can be, but I just wanted to give him the biggest hug because he insults himself thinking he's not good enough because of his childhood. Wes protected his mom from his verbally abusive father that threw nasty insults at Wes but as a child Wes grew up protecting his mama. Wes is the type of person whose very generous with his affection but at the same time he's always right there when you need him in your corner. Ladies, get you a man that will sing you Taylor Swift songs like Wes Talbot did for Sloane.

Sloane and Wes have been long rivals for a decade always crossing paths as storm chasers, but this year they are forced to work together and team up as storm chasers because Wes totaled his car after his windshield was shattered by a hailstorm because reckless Wes went into the eye of the storm. Sloane and Wes are working together to get that perfect photo for Nature Shots- their final entries are due by July 1st, they need to find an image that tells a story in order to win this contest to be featured on this magazine cover. When Wes called Sloane darling in his Texas accent, y'all let me just say I was swooning over the moon for this man. Wes and Sloane are equal amounts of chaos but their banter was top tier hilarious. Despite being a legend storm chaser, Wes was oh so very supportive over Sloane's photos, he constantly gave her high praise even though they are both trying to win this contest. During their storm chasing extravagance, Wes and Sloane had the sweetest moments together. Wes would get Sloane pink Peeps and coffee to start her day- like goodness gracious this man is so precious. One moment that truly captured my heart was one night when Sloane had a migraine and Wes took out her braid and played with her hair- oh my heavens I need a Wes Talbot in my life. Life as a storm chaser can be very hard and chaotic but when Sloane had a bad day Wes would show silent support in the form of a hand holding finger squeeze or a teddy bear hug which I found to be so comforting as someone who is afraid to ask for help. There were also parts of this book that annoyed me- specifically when Sloane stopped at a gas station and these shitty men made smart ass comments towards Sloane where they thought a woman always needs a man to conquer the world, but my girl Sloane over here was a badass and told these men to back off because we definitely don't need a man to walk through life, some women like to be independent badasses.

[ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

thank you so much to netgalley for this arc!!

this was cute!! i had a good time reading it, but sadly it didn't really blow me away. the romance had some sweet moments and i liked the main characters well enough, but i never got super attached to them or fully invested in the relationship.

the story was easy to get through (i finished it in under 24 hours) and there were definitely parts that had me smiling, but a lot of it felt pretty predictable, and in some places a little cheesy. i kept waiting for something to make me really feel something and it just never quite got there for me.

overall, i liked it more than i didn't and i'm glad i read it!! not a new favourite, but still a solid romance if you're looking for something fun and easy to pick up!

[Liana Gold · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3 ⭐️ I think sometimes it is fair to say that love and romance is like chasing a storm? And todays forecast says that its cloudy with 100% forced proximity and 100% of him falling for her first.

The story follows two storm-chasing photographers, Sloane and Wes, that are entering a contest while navigating a long rivalry and growing attraction. Sloane and Wes spent a decade as rivals, always crossing paths but never crossing the line.. until his car is totaled and he needs a ride. Wanting to beat him fair and square, she offers him to ride with her while they get their shots for the upcoming competition. Their little road trips are all about the storm chase, the adrenaline and exciting vibes but while she's chasing the prize, he's chasing her but she doesn't know or see it..not yet! Their forced proximity dynamic becomes addictive as Sloane tries to fight her feelings for Wes. Unable to stay away, they decide to take a step further but Sloane's self doubt and negative thoughts are still there holding her back. Six weeks to win, six weeks to escape family obligations and expectations, six weeks to leave her footprint--Will Sloane have what it takes to bet on herself?

Some of my initial thoughts:
First and foremost, Cara and I did a buddy read and we had the best time! It was fun to share our thoughts with each other and knowing that I'm not a fan of contemporary romances, Cara made this experience a lot better. So please check out her review! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8208087396

I hear that Heather Frances is a storm chaser herself? That must be an incredible experience to see a tornado up close and personal. I am a big fan of Twister and was hoping for a thrilling, adrenaline fueled storm-chasing atmosphere (a scene or two at least) here but I felt that the 'storm-chasing' backdrop was subpar to my expectations. And yes, I am aware that this is not that type of a story but for a book that literally has two storm-chasing photographers..I expected a little more storm and a little more chase. Nevertheless, there were some scenes that had stormy like weather but they didn't give the thrills I was hoping for. I felt that the side gig of wedding photography overshadowed the storm-chasing backdrop. The entire book seemed like it was primarily focused on Sloane's photography/wedding gig vs actual storm chasing. It was running a lot in circles and was dragging for majority of the story. It would have been more interesting if Frances linked their feelings to actual storm chasing.

Both main characters had personal dilemmas that were not fully answered. For Sloane, her main issues revolved around strained relationship with her mother. Her mother was a very unlikable character--needy, had no boundaries or personal space. She seemed like she put herself first before she put her children when the kids were younger, leaving Sloane (who is the eldest) to care and raise her younger brothers. Sloane carried the weight on her shoulders and felt responsible in more ways than she should have at a young age (she was only a teen) and that weight carried over into her adulthood. Her brothers also didn't make it easier for her; they dumped a lot of responsibilities on salon even in her adulthood. That led to a lot of resentment and detachment. To be frank, I wasn't understanding why Sloane's mother was this way (the root of the issues was not 100% clear) and the fact that this had zero resolution even by the end of the story left many of my questions unanswered. Same issues applied to Wes and his relationship with his father. I felt that this wasn't well explored. It was mentioned a few times and Sloane had many cracks to explore this, but she chose not to. I thought this took away from both character development, overall leaving many of my questions unanswered.

The romance was OK, not my favorite. I enjoy romances that explore deep conversations and speak about more permeant issues and this book only has one (a semi-decent conversation). The banter could have been better, more tension/yearning filled. After all, Wes was head over heels for Sloane since way before they gave into their feelings. Sloane is kind of in her own world, while Wes's world revolved around Sloane. I wanted more of a slow-burn spiral into each-other that was more passionate than what they actually had. Deeper conversations would have done this book more justice. Sloane wasn't really open with Wes and neither was he in regard to his issues with his dad. The third-break-up act was really unnecessary and more of a 'What/HUH' moment instead of 'WOW, OMG OK'. Would have been much better without it!

There were some cute moments that I really enjoyed: the migraine scene, Wes's protectiveness and vulnerability. While this book was just OK for me, I'm sure this will be a favorite for many!



Many thanks to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and the author, Heather Frances for an early eARC!

Publication date: June 23, 2026

[Isabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️s!

This is a DEBUT??? Kudos to you, Miss Heather!

Chase Me If You Can is a charming, well paced, and heartfelt story that blew me away (because tornadoes, get it?) 🌪️

As a member of the Men-Who-Yearn Fan Club ™ I DEVOURED this book. Wes is just totally obsessed with Sloane! The chemistry and buildup between the two was delicious, especially with all the banter and flirty quips they were volleying around. 🤭 I literally cannot explain how much I adored Sloane and Wes’ dynamic!

Sloane is an eldest daughter and all that comes with that. Her struggles with her family and her parentification were handled so well. Wes comes off as a wild playboy, but his devotion to those he cares about is unmatched! As the story progressed you really get to see just how well they complement each other, even with their respective baggage.

As a midwestern girlie, I was a little nervous about the storm chasing aspects of this book. I used to watch smaller tornadoes from my porch as a kid, but when you see the destruction a massive storm can cause, it changes everything. I was worried it would only focus on the big, beautiful storms and not the reality of how those storms can impact communities. But everything was handled so beautifully. I unashamedly cried over Frances’ description of towns and volunteers coming together during a crisis. It turns out Heather Frances is a storm chaser herself, so I guess it makes sense that it feels so well researched and realistic!

There was a 3rd act breakup that I felt was actually very valid, but it was drawn out a bit too long for my liking. So while it wasn’t perfect, it was pretty darn close to it for me! The cover is gorgeous, the chemistry is striking⚡️, and I can’t recommend it enough!



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As a girl from Tornado Alley, I’m excited to see if this book can make storm chasing seem less insane to me 😂 Thank you Berkley for gifting me this advance copy! 😍

[Grace Quan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was cute, but it didn't blow me away.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

I was initially drawn to the gorgeous cover and the very intriguing synopsis, so I was a little bit disappointed because my expectations were so high. Don't get me wrong, the romance was very cute so no complaints there, I just wish everything else was a little more exciting. There should be nothing more exciting than storm chasing so that part definitely fell flat for me. A large portion of the book was just them driving around and taking pictures of storms and while yes, it's easy to read about, it gets old pretty fast.

We only get Sloan's perspective which got a bit repetitive for me. Everything started to feel stale because we only get her point of view and I didn't really connect to her as a character. It would have been a breath of fresh air in my opinion if we were able to get Wes's point of view. I was much more interested in what was going on in his brain than anything else.

I was actually a fan of the third-act-breakup. I usually am if it's done well, I need the torment and the groveling and all that comes with it. So well done to the author for that part! I also deeply enjoyed the resolution and the especially the epilogue.

3 stars.

[naz · Rating 4 out of 5]

“𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈.”

This book was hella fun 😭🌪️ I loved it so much! I adore an enemies to lovers story that is based on competition, and what better competition than a photography contest where you take pictures during hurricane season ayeeee

“theeen it’s a rivals to lovers since there is a competition?” Not necessarily 👀 You can categorize it like that, but from page 1 you know that the “rivals to lovers” is one sided, and because of that I don’t really see it like that. Wes doesn’t really mind if Sloane wins, so YEP I’m sticking with enemies to lovers ✨‼️

Anywayyy Wes is literally a sexy cowboy storm chaser, and every time he said “darlin’” I legit melted 🫠🔥 I loved the plot and how the road trip of them sticking together for the season came about because who doesn’t love forced proximity? The pacing was good, and it was entertaining to see the messy parts of storm chasing like driving endless hours and eating wherever you can find food. Little details like that make the book more authentic for me.

One of the best parts of the entire book was the third-act breakup. Yes, we as romance readers are never big fans of this (pls this isn’t a spoiler either, don’t fight me on this 😂), but the way the author sets it up and follows through with it was so realistic. Nothing overly dramatic, but purposeful, and aghhh I have to say it was refreshing to read!!!

The only thing that took away the 5 star rating for me was the big move Sloane makes with her photography at the end. It was a bit cringy 😭 I do get that it was meant to embody female empowerment, but I think it was taken a bit too far FOR ME. Some readers might absolutely love it though!!

I recommend this series to those who love hurricane chasers 🌪️, road trips with the one you “hate”, and a good ol’ cowboy vibe mmc 🤠💖

tropes
🌪️ enemies to lovers
🌪️ only one bed
🌪️ forced proximity
🌪️ he falls first

⋆. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁⋆.⋆. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁⋆.
𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 ꪆৎ ˚⋅ i feel 2026 is the year of hurricane season and im here for it!!! buddy reading this with bestie gracie 🧡

[CC · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this one with pretty high expectations. The cover is gorgeous and the premise sounded so fun but I ended up feeling a little let down…

The romance itself was cute but was nothing amazing and I kept waiting for that deeper connection and spark. As for the rest, storm chasing should feel thrilling, but most of the book is just long stretches of driving and photographing storms, and it started to feel repetitive pretty quickly.

The story also feels a bit empty around the edges. We stay locked in Sloane’s perspective the entire time, and while that can work in some books, it made things feel a little flat here because there’s barely any side‑character presence or outside world to break up the rhythm. It’s mostly Sloane, Wes, and the road — again and again — and I never fully connected with her voice. I kept wishing we could slip into Wes’s head, or at least have more people, moments, or dynamics to give the story some texture. He felt like the more interesting half of the duo, and even a few chapters from him would’ve added so much depth.

On the other hand, there were some really sweet and fun moments throughout the book and reading about storm chasing was a nice change and added some interesting elements to the story. I will say that the epilogue was one of my favourite parts of the book!!

Overall, I did enjoy this story! It’s sweet and easy to sink into, I just wasn’t completely wowed by it. Still, a cute and enjoyable book for anyone looking for a romance with storm chasing thrown in there too!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Turns out reading about storm chasing isn’t as exciting as watching it in a movie.

I was really into this book at first, but it started to drag around 70% and I got super bored.

One issue was the pacing. They kiss around 20% to shoo away a girl that’s being clingy (who we literally never see again, which is kind of hilarious), and by 40% they’re basically a couple. While I loved seeing them get to know each other, the constant driving around and taking pictures eventually just got old.

The third act breakup was a total mess. Wes does something dumb and Sloane flat out refuses to hear him out. Her reaction felt so unfair. She took all her insecurities out on him even though he was great the entire book. Thinking back, there were so many instances where she was so mean and judgmental.

I wanted to give this 4 stars, but that unnecessary drama at the end turned me off so much.

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✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: It’s my birthday and I’m finally starting this cute lil summer romance! This is giving me major Twisters vibes, and I need that same mix of adrenaline and chemistry!!

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

[veerali · Rating 3 out of 5]

thank you netgalley & berkley for the eARC—all thoughts are my own!
✦ publication date: june 23, 2026

twisters + storm chasing + spice = perfect combo ✨️

this story follows sloane michaels, who is a wedding photographer, but her true passion is chasing tornadoes every spring. she wants to win a big photography contest to prove she can be a professional landscape photographer and finally quit shooting weddings. however, she has a rival: wes talbot. wes is famous for being a reckless storm chaser, and he is also the person sloane most wants to beat in the contest. but one day wes gets into an accident, and even though they have been competitive rivals for ten years, sloane decides to let him join her for the rest of the storm season. she wants to win, but she wants to beat him while he’s at his best. as they travel together through dangerous storms, sloane starts to see a different side of wes. she realizes he isn’t just a rich, carefree flirt. soon, she discovers that the sparks flying between them are just as exciting and unpredictable as the storms they are chasing.

i really enjoyed the beginning of this book. i absolutely loved the chemistry between sloane and wes. it is a classic rivals-to-lovers story. since the book is told only from sloane’s point of view, we don’t get to see much of what wes is thinking. this makes it very sweet when you realize that he actually fell first and harder.

even though the book was fun, i felt like the pacing was off. at times, the story dragged on for too long, but then other parts felt like they happened way too quickly. the flow of the plot was a bit uneven. the third act breakup was also very very unnecessary here which took all the fun.

to be honest, it is not a bad book at all. especially for a debut novel. i did enjoy reading it, but i felt like there was still a lot missing to make it truly great. there is room for improvement, but it shows a lot of promise. i would absolutely recommend it if you are looking for a light, fun romance, as long as you don't mind a few pacing issues. it was a solid start for the author.

⤿ rivals to lovers
⤿ storm chasers
⤿ he falls first
⤿ shower selfies
⤿ child free hea
⤿ he takes care of her
⤿ he cooks for her
⤿ black cat x golden retriever

3.85 stars

[cat (catching up slowly) · Rating 4 out of 5]

“If we can put our lives on the line for tornadoes,
surely it’s worth risking my heart for love.”


on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ‎♪ˎˊ˗
“ʜᴜʀʀɪᴄᴀɴᴇ” x ʟᴜᴋᴇ ᴄᴏᴍʙꜱ
0:39 ──♥───────── 3:43


I had so much fun with this one. Somehow it made storm chasing feel exciting without drowning me in information, and by the end I was halfway convinced I needed to drop everything and go hunt tornadoes myself 🤣

One of my favorite things was Sloane. She is such a strong female character, and I loved watching her refuse to back down when people—especially certain men😒—made dismissive comments or questioned whether she belonged. She’s worked hard to earn respect in a male-dominated field, and she never lets anyone walk all over her. She knows exactly who she is, and I admired that so much.

And then there’s Wes.
The human equivalent of a thunderstorm 😏😛
Laid-back, reckless, charming, constantly pushing buttons just because he can. 😭 Meanwhile Sloane is over here trying to maintain control of literally everything around her. Their personalities couldn’t be more opposite, which of course made the banter ridiculously entertaining. Every conversation felt charged. Every argument felt like it was carrying its own little lightning strike 😏⚡️

The longer I read, the more I found myself sitting there thinking, girl… this man is so obviously gone for you.

Once they’re forced into closer proximity, the tension absolutely takes off. What got me wasn’t even the bigger romantic moments—it was all the quiet ways Wes showed up for Sloane. The migraine scene absolutely melted me. 😭 The way he taped up the light coming through the hotel windows, helped take her hair down, and massaged her neck and shoulders because he knew she was hurting? 🥹 Those were the moments that got me. After spending so much of her life taking care of everyone else, seeing someone finally slow down and take care of her felt incredibly rewarding. 🙂‍↕️

One thing I really appreciated was how the story challenged Sloane’s assumptions about Wes. She spends years judging him based on the version she sees from the outside, and watching those walls slowly crack was one of the most satisfying parts of the book. I had a feeling from the beginning there was more going on beneath all the jokes and charm, and I loved seeing those layers unfold.

I also loved how they balanced each other. Wes reminded Sloane that life isn’t meant to be spent carrying everyone else’s burdens, while Sloane gave him someone who wasn’t afraid to call him out when he pushed things too far. They brought out the best in each other in a way that felt really natural.

My only complaints:

→ There were a few moments where I wished we got a little more emotional depth between them. I wanted some deeper conversations and a little more digging beneath the attraction.
→ The road-trip storm-chasing scenes were fun, but after a while I found myself wanting a few more moments that focused solely on them.
→ The third act breakup... Sloane was super immature imo. I somewhat understood, but the way Wes responded was like SUCH GREEN FLAG BEHAVIOR 😭 get over yourself girl

Still, that didn’t stop me from loving this book. 😝🫶🏼
By the time things started shifting between them, it honestly felt like all those years of bickering, tension, and button-pushing had been building toward one inevitable collision.

Fast-paced, fun, emotional, and full of chemistry. This was such an easy book to get lost in, and I loved watching Wes give Sloane the care and support she deserved after spending so long pouring herself into everyone else 😭🥹🫶🏼

favorite quotes ↓

“Wes might be beautiful, but he’s beautiful the way tornadoes are beautiful-something to be admired from afar or risk getting caught in the storm.”

“No one is stopping you right now but yourself.”

“Wes holds me like I’m a prize he’s finally won and can’t fathom letting go.”

“He kisses me like he’s been suffocating for days and I’m his only hope of a breath of air.”

“You and me? It was never going to be casual.”

“My feelings for Wes have grown deep roots, pieces of him so thoroughly entwined with pieces of me that I may not ever be able to dig him out.”

things to know about the book ↓

🌪️ frenemies
🌪️ banterrrrr
🌪️ forced proximity
🌪️ he’s been pining for her
🌪️ he falls first
🌪️ storm chasing
🌪️ opposites attract
🌪️ single POV (hers)

swearing: yes
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
→ chapters: 6, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19

Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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・❥・⁀➷ 🌪️💙 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕

honestly i love any books that have to do with weather so im pretty excited for this. most of my friends have rated it 3+ ⭐️ so i have decently high hopes

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I ended up loving this storm chaser romance! This gave me Twisters vibes in the best way and I loved how the hero and heroine had to storm chase together after the hero's car gets destroyed by a storm. They are competing in a photography competition and the heroine is determined to beat him on skill alone, so she offers to share her car and chase together so that they have a fair shot at winning. The forced proximity was everything! And the hero is so into her! His selfies in the shower to show her how small the shower heads were? Him taking care of her when she gets sick!? Swooooon. I did not love the 3rd act breakup because of person preference (lack of trust on her part). BUT I still adored them together and couldn't recommend picking this book up enough!!

[DianaRose · Rating 3 out of 5]

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!

3.5 stars — def not chelsea curto’s in stormy weather or bk borison’s and now, back to you, BUT this was still a nice addition to the niche that is weather romcoms!! 🩵🌩️🌪️

i also listened to the audiobook on libby and the narrator did a great job

[♥︎ Heather ⚔ (Semi-Hiatus-attempting return) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Digital ARC provided by Berkley Pub in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Full review soon.

[jenny reads a lot · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truly is for the girlies that were VERY annoyed that they didn’t kiss in Twisters (me).

This man is so ridiculously down bad. He’s cheeky and comes off a bit messy but in all the best ways. Not to mention the grovel. Boy does he know how to grovel!

The perfect blend of adventure, romance, and emotional depth (read: trauma).

The banter is top tier and the mmc is just…sigh…perfection.

Whats to love…
- twisters but make it sexy AF
- Caretaking
- complicated family dynamics (mommy trauma)
- Chronic Migraine Rep
- Grade A banter
- Action, adventure + road tripping
- only one bed
- honestly I could go on and on.

Sigh. I loved this book!

5⭐️| IG | TikTok |

Thank you Berkley for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.

[lost in epilogue | ཐི༏ཋྀ​​݁ ₊ ݁ . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some people have churches. Wes and I have storms.

i'm actually a bit impressed this was a debut, i had a pretty good time.

the romance itself was pretty satisfying. sloane and wes have a fun black cat x golden retriever dynamic and that man is down baddddddd for her. if you're wanting a romance where the mmc really gives his all to show up for the fmc and treat her right, you want to pick this up.

both characters also had their own respective family baggage they help each other deal with. it's a solid way for them to bond, and i appreciate getting moments of vulnerability with wes. he's a solid book boyfriend for sure <3

the storm chasing aspect was something fun and fresh for romance as well. frances clearly did a lot of research to understanding this daredevil hobby, and while i'm not very knowledgeable about it, it felt accurate to how it goes.

a fun summer read in a less explored world, i had a good time reading this!

“I know I don’t deserve you, but damn if I’m not going to try to keep you anyway.”

[hailee · Rating 4 out of 5]

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. all opinions are my own.

brb on my way to rewatch twisters!!!

i INHALED this book - literally so bingeable in the best way possible. i think this is going to be such a perfect summer read, and it perfectly encapsulated the feeling and vibe of summer tornado chasing (and the movie twisters of course).

very done rival to lovers where they actually banter with each other (a lot of fun btw). i also will always eat up a romance where the MMC falls first and harder, and this was no exception. the way wes cares for sloane was so adorable and i loved all of the small moments between them where he showed her that not only did he pay attention to her, but he truly wanted to be there to take care of her. the migraine scene was PERFECT and had me giggling and kicking my feet.

i do wish we got a bit more of the actual storm/tornado chasing. this focuses a lot on photography, which certainly enjoyed, but i think i would have liked a bit more action. the side characters all felt extremely two dimensional, but it didn’t bother me too terribly. also, wes does something towards the end of the book that quite honestly irrritated the hell out of me (though i did appreciate how he actually gave her the space she asked for).

overall, LOVED this book and i highly recommend this one!!

also can we take a moment to appreciate this cover?? so so good.

[Cozy Puppy Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this! I never knew that I really wanted or craved an adrenaline-fueled romance about two photographers chasing storms, but Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances changed everything. ⛈️⚡️ If you love the nineties movie, Twister, (or even the new adaptation), it captures a lot of those exact elements. There is so much tension and action! This was my first book by this author, but it definitely won't be my last. I thought it was so creative. I loved all the scenes where they are together, literally chasing storms and natural phenomena to capture the perfect photograph for a highly coveted photography contest. The main emphasis throughout the entire book was definitely nature, highlighted by gorgeous imagery and stunning nature scenes from start to finish.

For anyone who loves tall-girl representation, you’ll adore Sloane. She is introduced as primarily working as a wedding photographer, but in reality, her heart isn't in it. She would much rather be out adventuring, chasing down storms, and doing what she really wants to do, which is high-stakes nature photography.

Her journey is deeply rooted in themes of following your heart and following your bliss. Throughout the story, she learns a lot about setting boundaries, standing her ground, and not letting people take advantage of her kindness. I also really appreciated the women in STEM, arts, and women-in-media angle, showing a female nature photographer trying to earn respect in what is traditionally a male-dominated field.


Her rival and competitor in the industry is Wes, who is also a seriously talented nature photographer. The author definitely paints the picture of them early on as rivals, but clearly, there is a massive amount of mutual feelings, tension, and buildup between them. The story is fast-paced and as they pursue trying to capture rare natural phenomena, whether it is intense storms, lightning, or rainbows, they end up falling in love along the way. It is a beautiful look at being open to love and new opportunities, and for Sloane, it means finding a type of love that finally makes her feel safe.

I loved the overall story, the tension, and the buildup. The author describes the natural elements so vividly. The only lower point while I was reading was, yes, there was a third-act breakup. Yet, it felt minor enough that it wasn't enough to detract from still making this a five-star read in the end for me. And I get it, because you have to put conflict somewhere or it would have been a bit too picture-perfect, but it felt a little typical of a standard rom-com movie style.

But thankfully, they do get their happily ever after! I absolutely loved the closing scene. I don't want to spoil it, but it was just so sweet. I also loved the epilogue because it was so creative and romantic! Like, what a beautiful setting! I was amazed with how incredible it sounded. So beautiful.

I listened to the audiobook, which featured a single female narrator, Brooke Bloomingdale. If I had any feedback, it is that the text mentions multiple times that Wes has an accent. Because of that, if they ever redo this with a duet-style narration or even a dual narration, it would be a good match since his accent is brought up several times.

Overall, this was a sweet, action-packed, steamy, and spicy story. It was a very fun, addictive read. I highly recommend it if you love nature, photography, and romance, and I definitely hope to read more by this author in the future.

Perfect if you love:
🌩 90s and 2000s Nostalgia - especially if you love Twister!
❤️ Rivals or Frenemies to Lovers
📸 Artist Lead Characters
⚡️ Nature
⛈️ The adrenaline rush of Storm Chasing
📷 Both the FMC and MMC are Nature Photographers!
❤️ Tall-girl representation (FMC)
💕 Character growth - Following your heart and bliss
✨️ Family Drama (Both FMC and MMC)
🗺 Tattoos! (I won’t spoil it, but ugh! Loved the symbolism and meaning!)
🎧 Audiobook has single narration, but would love duet in the future!

[Emma.catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Welcome to Storm Season 🌀🌪️⛈️

After LOVING ‘In Stormy Weather’, I had to pick up the latest storm chaser book. While I did enjoy this read, it wasn’t quite what I was hoping for (will explain in detail below👇🏽)…

‘Chase me if you can’ is a debut rivals-to-lovers romance that follows two storm chasers. It is tension filled, electric, and bursting with adventure ⚡️👣

This story follows wedding photographer Sloane Michaels, in first person POV. While weddings pay her bills, her true passion lies in chasing storms for 6 weeks every spring. When Nature Shots, a prestigious magazine, announces a photography contest, she jumps at the chance to finally leave weddings behind and establish herself in landscape photography. She is talented and determined. No distractions. Especially not from reckless "Wild Wes" Talbot, her rival storm chaser. Storm season has just begun, yet it is no surprise when Wes gets into an accident, jeopardising his season. Begrudgingly, Sloane decides to let him join her for the season, determined to beat him fair and square. As they travel together through life-threatening storms, Sloane realises that there might be more to Wes than the rich, carefree flirt. There road ahead may be as unpredictable and charged as the storms 🌪️

"We’re all just a bunch of weather and photography nerds racing down country roads in search of the kinds of storms that most people avoid."

In a sentence: BRILLIANT idea, AVERAGE execution.

Sloane was a strong, determined FMC. I admired her dedication to her passion and commitment to standing up for what she believed in. That said, I didn’t find her overly likeable or easy to connect with. I found her character to be somewhat guarded and untrusting. Given her upbringing, this is understandable but it did get a bit tiresome at times.

“So many women hide their ferocity behind gowns and smiles, but storm chasing is meant to be a little wild. When we’re out there, we’re all part of that storm.” My eyes flick back to Wes. “The beauty and the destruction.” ⛈️

Wes was totally gone for Sloane. Again, I didn’t particularly connect with his character but he did grow on me over time. I couldn’t get on board with how reckless and laidback he was but he was rather charming and proved to be extremely thoughtful and caring. His true personality really shone through in all the quiet ways he showed up for Sloane - the migraine scene? 🫠 - by the end, I was team Wes for sure.

The romance was definitely a case of He Falls First. And HARD. To be honest, I didn’t really FEEL any connection between them until at least half way through, at which point it was laid on thick and fast. While the physical side of their relationship was obvious, I found it to be lacking in emotional depth. I was begging for more in-depth conversation. And, just as I suspected: THE DEADLY 3rd ACT BREAKUP 🙄 I felt like Sloane completely overreacted and kept digging, making it into a much bigger deal than it needed to be. I did however appreciate how well Wes responded and how the conflict was resolved.

Overall, this was a bit disappointing to be honest. I really did love ‘In Stormy Weather’ which I shouldn’t really compare it to, but I couldn’t help myself. In my mind, there were two key differences: this story was told from a single POV and it was more focused on the photography aspect of the storm rather than the scientific meteorological details. These factors combined, along with the level of writing ability, produced a very different outcome. It was still fun and fast-paced but if you’re wanting to read a storm-chaser book, I would recommend ‘In Stormy Weather’ 💁🏻‍♀️

3.5 🌟🌟🌟✨

[Mira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was intrigued by this story even before this incredible cover existed—just from the synopsis! I haven’t read a plot like this before! The main characters are photographers and storm chasers. Sloane dreams of winning a contest and landing the cover of the prestigious Nature Shots magazine, but standing in her way is her longtime rival, “Wild Wes” Talbot. But when Wes gets into an accident and they end up in the same car, Sloane realizes he’s not who she thought he was.

This is an amazing debut! Heather Frances is a storm chaser herself, and it’s clear she knows what she’s writing about! It was so fresh, exciting, and informative—I could picture everything in my head like a movie! Heather gave us yet another perfect MMC! I fell in love with Wes; he cared so much for Sloane and helped her open up so that she could finally start putting herself first! The migraine scene with Sloane had me melting! And the banter and chemistry between them are incredible! You really have to read this yourself!

The author also touches on many important topics, like being a woman in a male-dominated field, self-sacrifice for others, and parent-child relationships. I devoured this book and now can’t wait for her new releases!

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✓ rivals to lovers
✓ he falls first
✓ road trip
✓ forced proximity
✓ storm chasers
✓ only one car/bed

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Whenever I pick up a contemporary romance, there usually has to be some type of additional detail about the plot that interests me (food theme, western, favorite trope, etc.). I didn't realize that storm chasing was one of those niches but apparently ...

I wouldn't say there's a ton of detail that goes into describing what the storms are doing, but that didn't bother me as I knew the plot would center on the romance. You can at least tell the author knows a thing or two about the weather in a scientific sense. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but something about Frances' writing style - the way she does her spicy scenes and her characters in general was just easy for me to connect to. I felt like there was good chemistry between them.

A big issue I have with the genre is the fact that the problems lack any real drama or the reasoning comes across as cheesy (and boring). The family issues in this book felt more substantial on both Sloane's side and Wes's and the way they found comfort in each other was sweet. I enjoyed the yearning on his side, and the way he encouraged her to be a little more whimsical and find the humor in things. Even the reasoning behind the third act breakup was understandable and I swear sometimes in these books it's a paper thin thrown together thing. So the fact that it wasn't awful is some of the highest praise I can give.

I will definitely check out whatever Frances writes next; this was a pretty cute debut.

[tiffy♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A man like Wes!????😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[Kelsey reviews•books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book got me out of a reading slump—so I may have overlooked a few things. But all in all, this was a fun read and I would recommend.

▹My ⭐ Rating: ★★★★ out of 5
▹Format: 📱 eReader
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing in exchange for my honest review. This book is OUT NOW!
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○★○ What to Expect from This Book: ○★○

– FMC: Sloane Michaels (aka “darlin’”). Wedding photographer most of the year, unless it’s tornado season, then she’s in her car and chasing the storms.
– MMC: Wes Talbot (aka “Wild Wes”). Rich, attractive 33-year old weather photographer. His love language is touch.
– Location: Colorado (and other places in central US)
– POV: Single first-person
– Spice: 4 open-door spicy scenes
– Tropes: frenemies to lovers, best friend’s fiance’s best friend (lol), he cooks for her, he takes care of her, forced proximity, complex families (both sides), photographers who are also storm nerds
– Representation: migraine rep, STEM-adjacent MCs

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🎯 My Thoughts:

First: thank you to Lina for doing this as a buddy read and for understanding when I couldn’t put this book down and finished it super quick. Please check out her review.

This story was such a fun time for me. I appreciated Heather's ability to make the technical side of storm chasing feel fascinating...and somehow also hot. I could never be a storm chaser myself—too many nights in different hotel rooms, gas station meals, and, you know, being outside—but I do love photography, and Heather's descriptions put me right out in the field with Wes and Sloane. Her prose allowed me to visualize every color rolling across the sky.

I also loved the push and pull between Sloane and Wes. It never felt mean or frustrating, and I appreciated that it wasn't immediately obvious where they stood with each other, which kept me invested. Another thing I enjoyed was Sloane's family storyline. Her relationship with her brothers and mother introduced a different kind of storm into her life and gave the romance more emotional depth. Having the story told solely through Sloane's POV made Wes even more intriguing because you get to unravel him alongside her. And the way that man takes care of her? Yes, please.

The only two things that kept this from being a full five stars were pretty minor. I wish the other two photographers (both of the MCs friends who are engaged to each other) had played a larger role beyond acting as an external force pushing Wes and Sloane together. And while I understand Wes is supposed to be ridiculously attractive, the repeated emphasis on just how hot he was occasionally made me roll my eyes. Thankfully, it wasn't overdone enough to pull me out of the story.

I also have to give this book credit for something I wasn't expecting: I actually enjoyed the third-act conflict, which is incredibly rare for me. While the WHY part of it was a bit frustrating, the resolution felt earned, and it worked. Maybe I'm a little biased because this book also helped pull me out of a reading slump, but either way, I had such a great time with it.


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★○ If You Like the Following, You Might Like This Book ○★

➼ Hopping in your SUV, turning on the radar, and capturing storm clouds, tornados, and lightning on your Nikon Z6 III with your 4-24mm f/2.8 S lens
➼ Pretending you’re NOT staring at the hot man sitting next to you (while he pretends to NOT do the same)
➼ Books or movies about storm chasers, like Twisters or In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto

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⍟»This or That«⍟

Character Driven————✧———————Plot Driven
Fast Burn——————✧—————Slow Burn
Sweet————————✧———Spicy
Light/Fluffy—————✧——————Heavy/Emotional



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[kimberly ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

omg this is the first book all year that i finished and under 24 hours, and for all my twisters girlies out there this story is just for you

[✨Julie✨]

✩ 4.25 stars ✩

What to Expect:
➼ Forced Proximity
➼ He Falls First
➼ Opposites Attract
➼ Rivals-to-Lovers
➼ Storm Chaser MC’s
➼ Eldest Daughter Syndrome
➼ He Takes Care of Her
➼ 3rd Act Break Up
➼ Narrated by Brooke Bloomingdale
➼ First Person POV

Suddenly I need to rewatch both Twister movies! Why does storm chasing sound so romantic when in reality I’d be completely freaking out. 😆

This was so cute! I absolutely adored Wes. He Falls First is such an elite trope and he did it so well! Sloane’s mother was very selfish and manipulative, so a lot of the responsibility to care for herself and her younger siblings fell to her when she was growing up. Because of her experiences, she was very guarded and mistrustful of any offer of help. Wes had his work cut out for him to convince her that his love for her was genuine and that his offers of help didn’t come with any strings. Who knew it could be so sexy for someone to take care of someone when they have a migraine? As a migraine sufferer, this is my new fantasy. 😂

I loved everything about this book except the 3rd act break up. She completely overreacted and then doubled down. Her logic made absolutely no sense. Sure, he went over her head and there were some very temporary unexpected consequences, but his only crime in my eyes was believing in her. Not exactly an unforgivable offense! They made up though of course. This one was definitely worth reading!

✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼　 ҉ 　✼

Pre-read: I’m about halfway through Broken Dove and I am capital B BORED. 😴 Hoping this is at least cute enough to be entertaining. The bar is low atm. 😆

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[abby :) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.75/5

so i thought this would be the year of weather romances but they didn't really hit...

when a book is pitched as "twisters but they kiss," i'm most definitely going to pick it up. because of my frustration, now two years in the making, with how twisters ended i thought i would eat this up and some part of myself would be healed, unfortunately this was oddly boring. tornados are scary, hot, and fast, so there should be a ton of tension in this book... i didn't see it. wes is your average "i've loved you forever even though i've basically given you no clue and the reader has no clue because the reader wasn't present in these past moments." sloane has issues with her mother which leads into her relationships but i actually enjoyed her path in this book. she was the reason this wasn't all around boring.

sadly i don't have a ton to say. the couple gets together around forty percent in and any momentum the story has ends there. i never felt totally invested in the characters, maybe i'm entering a bit of a slump but the book just fell pretty flat for me. this review feels harsh, i don't think the writing was bad or the story was terrible, i just don't think this one was for me.

*thanks to berkley and netgalley for the copy.*

[Luce · Rating 4 out of 5]

A moment for the cover... because damn it's pretty!

I really enjoyed this book and managed to get through it in just under a day! After reading In Stormy Weather, I'm definitely in my storm chaser era!

I will say that In Stormy Weather managed to make the storm-chasing aspect feel a little more natural and seamless, whereas at times I found it difficult to follow in Chase Me If You Can. I think some tighter editing and a few language tweaks could have made it easier to grasp. A lot of the geography and road names also went over my head, but I think that's probably something American readers would appreciate more.

That said, I found the story really cute. I loved the photo competition, the relationship between Wes and Sloane and the storm chasing (obviously!). Wes and Sloane's relationship felt incredibly natural, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Plus, I loved the banter between them in the earlier chapters. I love a man who pines for years! I do wish we'd had a little more from the side characters, but I enjoyed the story enough that it wasn't a dealbreaker for me.

This wasn't quite a 5-star read for a couple of reasons just because I felt the writing was a little choppy at times, especially in the beginning but improved a lot towards the end of the book! And I wish the storm-chasing elements had been written better.

I had a great time with this book and would definitely recommend it, especially if you're craving a storm chaser book after Chelsea Curto!

I received an advanced reading copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[anzhelika ୨ৎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 4 stars ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

"If we can put our lives on the line for tornadoes, surely it’s worth risking my heart for love."

such a cute and unique read! i was immediately drawn to the stunning cover and i was even more intrigued after reading the synopsis. i never would have imagined reading a book about storm chasing, but i'm glad i did. i fell in love with the writing and both wes and sloane. especially wes though and i'm kind of sad we didn't have his pov in the book. reading sloane's pov got a bit repetitive and that is my only complaint really. their banter and chemistry was through the roof, i really enjoyed it! wes and sloane are meant to be because they balance each other out perfectly. can't wait for what's more to come from the author in the future!

˗ˋˏ ୨୧ thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and Heather Frances for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review! ୨୧ ˎˊ˗

[lauren ౨ৎ]

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ — preread:

new arc unlocked! cant wait to read this soonnnn


thanks to netgalley and berkley publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Release date: June 23, 2026

[Madison (madinotmaddiereads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a DELIGHT!

Heather Frances is a new voice in the romance genre and one I will definitely be paying close attention to!

With a thoughtful homage to the beloved 90s film Twister, Heather delivers an impactful punch in her debut novel and serves up a beautiful reminder that even the caretakers need to be taken care of too. As an eldest daughter, I deeply appreciated her writing a romantic lead that was fully devoted to showcasing his love through small acts and verbalising to her how important and necessary it was for her to LET him do these small things for her.

Books that have a niche interest such as storm chasing, definitely make me pay closer attention to see how this is balanced with the romance in hopes that it won’t overshadow or not be present enough and I think Heather did a phenomenal job of showing that she knows her storm chasing! The scientific facts were present throughout but never felt stifling or pretentious.

The banter in this has to be my favourite part! A refreshing twist on frenemies to lovers and I will be fully sat for Heather's next book!

Thanks so much to Penguin Random House Audio and Berkley Romance for the opportunity to read an early reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.