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, Adult, He Falls First

400 pages, Paperback

Expected publication 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

[Liana Gold]

Ahh just look at the cover!

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

Publication date: June 23, 2026

[hailee]

I HAVE BEEN BEGGING ON MY KNEES FOR A STORM CHASER ROMANCE SINCE SEEING TWISTERS LAST JULY

[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.

[joni ౨ৎ (semi - ia)]

this looks SO good im truly so excited!!

[jill just reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS WAS EVERYTHING I WANTED OUT OF A DEBUT✨ I am absolutely enamored with Sloane and Wes and their story!!! I have never read a storm chaser romance before but now I am OBSESSED! If you liked the reluctant partners/reckless cowboy + Type A FMC aspect of “Twisters” (2024), you’re going to EAT THIS UP!! Bring back men who yearn and are pathetically in love with the FMC!!! (Aka Wes MF Talbot!!)

I adored Wes, he is a top tier MMC FOR SURE!! He’s such a sweet, caretaking, charming, broken, pathetic man and I love him so much. He has a masters degree in Yearn-ology with Sloane, omg this man is down clinically bad, and we love to see it!!! I heavily related to Sloane and was called out by her SO MUCH. I loved seeing them finally accept the love they both deserve!!!

I have literally no notes, this is a perfect book. It is a MUST READ!!!

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might be my favourite romance I've ever read. I read Chase Me if You Can over a day and a half, only begrudgingly stopping to sleep. I was hooked right from the start with Heather Frances's startling intro about lightning, and then I loved the way we meet "Wild Wes," clearly invested in Sloane even as he teases her at a wedding. We can see how much he wants her to be out in the field, chasing storms with him, even as Sloane just wants him gone.

As the story progresses, we get incredible storm chase scenes that I couldn't look away from, even just in text, meaningful relationships and friendships as a protective bubble from the sexism that Sloane faces as a female chaser, and a slightly heartbreaking and personal journey of a parentified eldest daughter still stuck in the patterns of taking care of her mother and younger brothers. These different elements weave together seamlessly as Sloane fights for her own happy place—time away from photographing weddings and managing her family to shoot storms instead—and for a chance to be the first female photographer ever on the cover of a nature magazine.

As readers, we can see from the start that there's more to Wes than Sloane thinks, even if he periodically confirms her beliefs by acting exactly like the reckless, thoughtless bro-dude she views him as. Their dynamic is electric right from the start, and as they are forced to spend more time together, we—and Sloane—see a deeper, more complicated side to him that shows how he was always, in fact, exactly the right match for her, with just a little growth and character development required, as we see towards the end.

Heather Frances's story is unusual and captivating, her descriptions of nature and storms are stunning, her characters and their relationships are entirely endearing, and her writing itself is absolutely superb.

I would recommend this book to absolutely every romance reader. You do not want to miss this book when it comes out in June 2026, and I can't wait for you all to get swept away alongside me.

[The Bern Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

My RTC

[Rachel Pologe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured Heather Frances's stunning debut! Sloane is the type of strong, complex FMC that I love more than anything, and she's perfectly paired with charming, reckless Wes, who had me at his first "darlin'." As they reluctantly work together to level the playing field of a photography competition, Frances's reinvention of my favorite trope, only one bed, into "only one car" had me kicking my feet and giggling. Frances navigates heavier topics like family issues, being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the weight of being the eldest daughter with nuance and care, all within the exciting and dynamic setting of chasing storms. Also, the spice? Premium. This is a book I have not stopped thinking about for months. A must read!!

[bryanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the girls who grew up loving Twister— it’s our time to shine. READ THIS BOOK. Absolutely amazing. The banter, the spice, the twists (hehe).

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED! I absolutely inhaled Chase Me If You Can. I read it cover to cover in about 24 hours. I let my 3 year old “paint” our living room walls, so I could avoid parenting and continue to race through this book. What a blast!

This was exactly what I love in a romance novel:

A unique and exciting premise (the original Twister is a perfect movie. I was sold on the plot from the word Go)

Lovable but flawed characters that you wanted to root for. Sloane and Wes felt very real and fully formed.

A main male character who falls first, shows his devotion through small but meaningful acts of service, stands up for her in public, and is possessive but also knows that the she can take care of herself.

Delicious forced proximity.

Chemistry filled banter. Swoon.

And bonus points for feminist themes.

What really made Chase Me If You Can stand out was that, as a reader, I actually got to watch Sloane’s feelings for Wes develop. I can’t remember the last time I read a romance book where I didn’t feel like it was at least a little “insta love”-y. That is NOT the case here. Their connection is realistic and earned. We see Wes care for her and we see Solane’s opinion of him change. It is sooooooo refreshing.

I would have liked the will-they-won’t-they tension to last the tiniest bit longer, but that’s just me. But I’d probably have it last to the 90% mark of the book, so feel free to ignore me. I also never love a 3rd act breakup, but I do like the way everything was resolved.

I would rank this along side some of my all time favorite romance novels. I think it’s earned its place next to Chestnut Springs and Windy City. If you love those men, give Wes a try!

Plus, that cover!

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for letting me read an advanced reader copy!

[Emilie]

Chase Me If You Can was a strong debut! I really liked how the characters felt realistic and layered, especially Sloane. You could see how Sloane's family relationships shaped who she was, and I liked the moments where she started to realize that Wes wasn't like them. Wes was more than he initially appeared to be. I loved the way he took care of Sloane during her migraine and pushed her to stand up for herself. I liked his character and how he and Sloane interacted together. His shower selfies were super cute.  I enjoyed both characters and appreciated their maturity and communication style. Wes did make a dumb choice toward the end, but I liked how the author handled the aftermath. The sadness and longing between the characters were written well, and the final chapters were perfectly angsty. The side characters were okay, though I felt like we could have gotten more from Tracy's character. I thought the storm chasing storyline was neat, the writing was strong, and the characters were fantastic. Heather Frances is definitely an author to follow. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC. 

[callistoscalling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy; all thoughts are my own!

📖 Book Review 📖 Storm chasing is sexy again and I am here for it. While I would not grab my camera and spend six weeks living on the roads of Tornado Alley to capture the fury of these phenomenal tempests, I will happily binge-read Heather Frances’ swoonworthy novel. Chase Me If You Can is as atmospherically charged as the spinning cyclones rivals Sloane and Wes have been after for a decade. But this year an alliance is formed, creating close proximity in a high pressure situation and Frances delivers a stunning debut novel rich in both plot and character development. If you love romance and checking the weather several times a day (this is a no judgement zone), then this is the book for you!

[Maddy Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 🌟

oh my GOODNESS I could not get enough of this book 🥹

First, thank you Berkley & NetGalley for the arc!!

From the start, I was hooked. I loved the plot - incredibly unique in the best way!! And of course we get a taste of their dynamic, both stubborn but having the best banter because of it 🙂‍↕️

I could go on and on about Wes alone. I LOVE HIM. He paid attention to every little thing & proved it to her again and again. Plus he was so considerate & thoughtful, PLUS HE SAYS “YES MA’AM” AND “EYES ON ME”???!!! I couldn’t get enough of him.

Their relationship was such so sweet - I could read a whole series just about them. Such a great read and I cannot wait to read more from this author!! 💗

[jordan εїз · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars 🌟 this tornado chasing couple was toooo cute 🌪️📸🌈 i loved the years of yearning sloanewes had and how they fell into the relationship during the tornado season 🫰 you could really tell how much wes loved sloane and how hard he fell from those first few interactions! this reminded me a lot of the movie twisters (i def felt the glen powell inspo throughout this) 😇 all in all this was a pretty good debut!

a special thank you to netgalley and berkley for the arc in exchange for an honest review

[⋅˚₊‧ ୨bree୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you loved the movie Twisters, you’ll 100% love this book!!

[✿ capriella ✿]

WHO WAS GOING TO TELL ME THERE IS A BOOK VERISON OF TWISTERS COMING OUT!?! Please I need it now . I’m begging you🧎‍♀️😏

[Kaitlyn]

Oh this one looks FUN

[lucialeelibros]

okay i'm so excited to read this book bc the book cover and blur were amazing!!

[Brittany Steminist Booknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

STEM setting: storm chasing!
If you liked Twisters the movie but wished it was a romance, this is definitely for you.
Weather nerds unite! This book has so much meteorology in it, it's glorious! Growing up on the gulf coast where the weather may or may not be trying to kill us half the year, i'm already pretty comfortable with weather related jargon, but the author does a great job of explaining things without making you feel dumb or like you're in a lecture. you can tell the author has experience storm chasing from the level of detail and knowledge woven into the story. As a scientist, I really love reading STEM related books where i get to learn something new, and I got some new cloud formation terms out of this book!
Now on the the characters: although I'm not an eldest daughter (I'm an only child who has always been the mom of the friend group and parented her own teenage mother), Sloane's constant worry and responsible, cautious personality are incredibly relatable. she's super independent and type A, and I love her. Wes is sort of her opposite, at least on the outside, and he does the best he can to get her to let go a little bit of the grip she has on the control of life and everyone around her. I really loved seeing them together.
There is a chapter that absolutely deserves awards in the middle of this book! They have a mature, matter of fact conversation about dealbreakers, and it's beautiful. No mincing words, no judgement, no hiding, just bare honesty and genuine answers. It's glorious! Then Wes turns figuring out her spicy preferences into a game instead of requiring her to instruct him, and he's just what every woman needs in a partner. Perfection!
Side note: I absolutely hate Sloane's mom. You go, Sloane Coco! This book was so good! My only gripe came towards the end with Sloane and the third act conflict. She committed hard to that knee jerk reaction and everyone suffered because of it. It just felt so immature and regressive and a bit out of character for how far she had come in the book. Obviously this is a romance, so it all works out in the end, but I really wanted to shake Sloane and throw my kindle at the wall.
Extra bonus for me: childfree ending!! I am so excited to get book 2 whenever that one gets published! This book was well written, had a good plot and character development, and it was nice and spicy!
4.5 stars!

[Gabby (bookishandballgowns) · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two storm chasing photographers join forces when a mistake leaves one of them out of commission during a photography competition. “Wild” Wes has always been one to take risks during his chases but his luck runs out, leaving him stranded while he waits for his ride to be fixed. His unexpected heroine happens to be the one girl whose buttons he loves to push. Sloane and Wes have always been competitive, but Sloane wants to win this competition based on her own merit. Not because her rival Wes can’t compete anymore.

Cue me screeching with delight when Sloane invites Wes to ride along with her.

This review is going to be entirely biased because I simply love Heather so much as a human. When this book was posted, I was in my check NetGalley each morning like it’s the daily paper era. I was completely sucked in by the cover art and even more excited by the blurb. So you can bet your ass, that I requested this book the day it went up on NetGalley and what a delightful journey it’s been since then. Hundreds of unhinged DMs later, Heather is someone that I now consider a friend. The biggest thank you to Berkley for the eARC and Heather for putting up with my incessant chatter and providing a physical traveling ARC.

I am incredibly in awe of everything Heather poured into this book. Berkley as a debut is no easy feat and this was well earned. This book is so genuinely fun! The banter was adorable and there were many lines that left me giggling out loud. I think we all hope for someone like Wes in our lives. Someone who’s endlessly silly, but caring and loyal to the core.

Wes and Sloane are such precious characters that I wanted to protect with everything in me. I loved watching them grow throughout the book and was cheering for them so hard. They’re both so oblivious and I was squealing with delight each time they would finally acknowledge what they were feeling. Their passion for storm chasing was truly infectious, and had me debating a wild trip of my own.

This was an excellent debut and I’m so excited for what’s coming next. The sneak peek has me so excited for more!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘯 is an electric storm chasing romance debut!

Wedding photographer Sloane hopes to win the respect of her storm chasing colleagues by submitting the perfect photo to a magazine cover contest. She has a limited window of time to catch the perfect shot, and her season isn't what she expected when she helps fellow chaser, Wes, when he's injured in a chase on the side of a country road. As the pair chase together, she develops intense feelings for the man who has loved her for years.

What a strong debut! Heather pens an original, well-executed love story in an enjoyable voice. I was fully convinced of the romance, the tension between Wes and Sloane addicting from the first chapter. I loved the he falls first trope, too. 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘯 is an ideal blueprint for romance novels!

I've always been fascinated by meteorology and tornadoes, having seen one up-close myself, and Heather captured the contrasting intensity of the danger and beauty of such monstrous storms. This is the perfect book if you loved Twisters (but wish it had kissing scenes!).

Storm chasing aside, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘯 also features complicated characters that feel so full of life. They both have familial struggles, and Sloane and Wes form a bond over shared emotional trauma. Sloane faces growth in her career, in her relationships with her mother and brothers, and as she's forced to confront her misconceptions of "Wild Wes". She boldly breaks barriers within her profession, and I found it such an inspiration as a woman working in a male-dominated field. There's a lot to unpack in this story, but it's portrayed with care and precision.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advance reading copy!

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Chase Me If You Can" is a fantastic storm chaser romance read! The story pulled me in from the start and I could absolutely not put it down - by the end, I was totally obsessed. Sloane and Wes have amazing chemistry from the start (even if Sloane absolutely can't see it) and their reluctant partners story is full of tension, banter, humor and heart. Wes is a great MMC! He's reckless and cocky but secretly soft and broken in his own way, endlessly attentive and so obviously in love with Sloane it hurts. If you love a man who yearns and a capable, independent FMC who feels completely relatable, this book delivers in a big way!

What's especially great about this story, is that there is so much depth beyond the romance. The storm chasing scenes and nature descriptions are written in such a beautiful and vivid way that it was easy to feel like I was along on this adventure. Sloane’s struggles as the eldest daughter who had to step into a parental role way too early and is now navigating family responsibility and sexism in a male-dominated field felt honest and was handled well. I loved watching her slowly see that Wes isn’t like the people who’ve let her down before and let him in. Their forced proximity (big fan of the “only one car” situation), caretaking moments and steady emotional build were all so, so well done.

This book had me fully invested the entire time! The longing, missteps and eventual growth felt earned and the ending was incredibly satisfying. The great communication, character development and truly memorable moments made this a book I haven’t stopped thinking about. Heather Frances really knocked it out of the park with this debut and I will absolutely be reading whatever she writes next!

Thank you Heather Frances, Berkley Publishing and Edelweiss for a copy of "Chase Me If You Can" in exchange for my honest review.

[diana · Rating 1 out of 5]

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

i really wanted to enjoy this book, as a 'storm chaser romance' hasn't been something i've seen or read before, but i was left disappointed. the plot of the book was repetitive and got old very quick. we spend chapter after chapter retelling the same thing over and over, so that it became mostly just filler for a rather lackluster romance. the romance itself was quick to be established, with the main characters revealing their feelings to each other before the halfway mark. i was hoping for more tension, more 'rivals-to-lovers' kind of action, before they finally came together.

also, the main character and her best friend would absolutely fail the bechdel test, as the best friend was obsessed with asking our fmc did she and the love interest had hooked up yet. nearly every conversation they had either started that way or very quickly moved on to that. that made the best friend feel less like a friend and more like she was just there to make the fmc think more about her relationship with the love interest.

however, i did enjoy the stormchasing aspect, as that was something i haven't experienced before. if you liked the movie twisters that came out a few years ago, you'll probably like this book (i pictured the love interest to look like david corenswet did in the movie).

[Kayne Spooner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like road trip stories and this one has storm chasers which made it even more exciting! Sloane is a wedding photographer except for six weeks in the spring when she is a storm chaser. She is competing to get the winning photo in a contest for Nature Shots Magazine. Wild Wes is her nemesis and he is a legend in the world of storm chasers. He comes from a wealthy Texas oil family and is known for being reckless and taking chances. He is flirty with her and she is pretty snarky with him, but when his SUV is damaged in an accident, they decide to team up and chase storms together until his car is repaired. They travel through tornado country, taking photos with their group of friends. The descriptions of the landscape sounded beautiful and I felt like I was there. We see both the wild beauty of the storms and the devastation that can happen when they touch down. They both have family drama they are working through and there is a third act misunderstanding that was awkward, but the story is full of action, camaraderie with friends and a sweet romance. I loved it. Thank you to the author, Berkley and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of the book. All opinions here are my own. 06/23

[Annie K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enemies to lovers. Storm-chasing photographer edition. Think Twisters… but with spice 😉

When I saw the cover of this book, I knew I had to read it—and it did not disappoint. The storm-chasing aspect added adrenaline and thrill that’s atypical for a standard romance. The story moves fast, racing from storm to storm, making it captivating and edge-of-your-seat exciting. Wes’s wild tendencies made their enemies-to-lovers dynamic feel authentic without ever being rude.

I love an enemies-to-lovers done right—and this was done right. The banter was sharp, funny, and never crossed into being insulting, which is something I see too often in romance.

Once the romance took off… oooof, zing. Sloane and Wes were cute, flirty, and fun, and the story also delved into childhood trauma in a thoughtful way. The author balanced depth and fun perfectly. This is an action-adventure romance for sure.

Definitely one of my favorites this year—I’m even hoping to preorder a signed copy because I loved it so much!

Thanks to NetGalley, and as always a special thanks to Berkley for allowing me the privilege of an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[ama · Rating 5 out of 5]

I asked the internet last year for romance books with Twister / Twisters vibes, and boy did this book DELIVER! High stakes storm chasing, tornados, and a setting that travels from the dust of Oklahoma to the Colorado and New Mexico Rocky mountains all add real depth to a really fun and steamy ride.

I really appreciated that Heather Frances really respects her readers' intelligence- there's a lot of meteorology, science, and photography content in this book, but it's never spoon-fed to us or over-explained. It all felt completely natural to the story and dialogue, which isn't always the case.

Above all, the relationship here isn't a picture-perfect instalust type, you really get a feel for Wes and Sloane's history and growing feelings (he falls first, btw).

Frances is definitely an artist, because this is how you write visual descriptions of scenes without being too wordy, but painting very clear pictures. I know exactly what Sloane's 'Valkerie' photo looks like without ever having laid eyes on it.

10/10, no notes! Loved it!!!

[☆Laura☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Para Sloane Michaels, las tormentas no son solo un espectáculo natural, son el único lugar donde siente que tiene el control de su vida. Durante unas pocas semanas al año deja atrás su trabajo como fotógrafa de bodas para recorrer carreteras interminables en busca del cielo perfecto. En ese mismo camino siempre se cruza con Wes Talbot, un cazador de tormentas famoso por su talento y su desprecio por los límites.

La competencia fotográfica más importante de la temporada los coloca nuevamente en la misma ruta, obligándolos a convivir mientras persiguen imágenes capaces de cambiar su futuro profesional. Cada tormenta los enfrenta a decisiones arriesgadas y a emociones que ninguno quiere aceptar. En un mundo donde un error puede costarlo todo, Sloane deberá decidir si es más peligroso perseguir tormentas o permitir que alguien se acerque lo suficiente como para quedarse.


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Esperaba que Sloane rompiera su relación con su mamá, no se como la aguantaba.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

[Sandrine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so fun ! I really loved how the author added her own knowledge of storm chasing into this book. It was very interesting to follow. In this story, Sloane is an occasional storm chaser during the peak season. Unfortunately, Wes is in her path most of the time since he’s also a storm chaser. I really liked the rivals vibe, there was a lot of tension between the two. Then things changed when Wes’ car brakes down. Sloane and Wes have no choice but to chase together. The spicy scenes were really sensual and well done. I liked how both MCs worked through their family issues and grew through the story.
Overall, this was a really good romance and how love how much information we got about the world of storm chasing! This book is perfect for people who loved Twisters and storm chaser enthusiasts!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an arc of this book. Opinions are my own.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and Berkley Publishing Group for providing me with an advanced reader copy!

Chase Me If You Can ended up being a fun read with a payoff that made the journey worth it. I have been dying for a "Twisters" and storm-chasing read forever and this delivered. While the opening took some time for me to fully settle into — the story unfolded a bit slower than I expected and didn’t immediately pull me in — once it found its footing, it really worked.

The second half is where this book shines. The tension ramps up, the stakes feel higher, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic (my forever favorite trope) is done in a satisfying, rewarding way. The banter sharpens and the chemistry clicks much stronger toward the end.

By the time I reached the end, I was fully invested and genuinely happy with how everything came together. If you enjoy enemies to lovers and don’t mind a slower warm-up for a strong finish, this one is worth picking up.

[Erin Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a huge fan of Twisters (2024) I knew the moment I saw this cover that I needed this book! This story was so fun while not being afraid to dig into the deeper emotions and rough backgrounds of the characters. I really appreciated how present the storm chasing angle was; it's not background plot at ALL. I especially loved all of the descriptions of heat and weather. I'm a sucker for a nature metaphor. Wes is hot but also devoted, and I love that in a man. Sloan is capable and a little closed off, but it made complete sense for her character. I especially appreciated that the book never treated her as too much or overreacting. I don't want to spoil, but the ending worked out as it should in terms of emotional truth and growth. Thank you for the e-ARC and I highly recommend this.