Grosse filled the void I felt after watching the new Twisters movie. We get great characters, a fascinating & exciting plot and fantastic spice.

This book was so much fun, I couldn't put it down. I could tell the author did a fair amount of research to write this which I appreciate. The character dynamics were entertaining and kept me rooting for them. Plus I thought it was interesting that the main MMC was a professor. A nice twist on the trope of student/professor. This is an age gap romance as well which just adds to the tension and forbidden love. I liked the romance here a lot. It was fun but also romantic.

I liked the plus-size representation too.

Narrators Victoria Connolly & Grayson Owens with Robb Moreira did phenomenal. I could listen to them all day haha. I liked how they characterized each character and made the story unforgettable. Plus it's duet narration which just makes it ten times better.

Truly awesome book! Highly recommend, especially the audiobook.

As a victim of Twisters leaving a gaping hole in my life, this was exactly what I needed. It has such a cute romance, and of course storm chasing, what more could anyone ask for. The characters had really good character progression and the romance itself worked really well. The side characters were also really good, and since this is an audiobook I though having the sounds like phone ringing or alarms was a fun immersive addition. Would definitely recommend giving it a listen/read!

*ALC REVIEW*
Immersive reading!

This was a cute and entertaining read. While it wasn’t Axe’s and O’s it was still a fun and easy listen.

It wasn’t as spicy as I thought it would be but I did enjoy the Twisters feel of it. The audio was a fun time with all
the added sound effects and duet narration! And Joey was such a fun side character. I’m definitely intrigued by Joey and Hawk’s side story!

Thanks to Kayla and Dreamscape for the early audio copy!

a-f-ing-dorable

twister vibes are strong

feels like its well researched (says the non-weather girlie)

Joey - my love, my sweet baby, the best side character around- steals the f-ing show (in the best way possible)

Not that spicy (4 scenes-ish) - but the ditch banging was so freaking hot 🥵

Audio narration was fantastic but I had a small issue (that is totally a me problem) with the sound effects. Since I live in N. Texas my pups are trained to retreat to the bathroom when the weather alert goes off - this made for a couple stressful moments today while listening on speaker. Again totally a me problem but something to note (and the authors note in the beginning does discuss sound effects).

I was absolutely engulfed in this narrative for the first 80% - on par to be a 5⭐️ but it did lose me a little in the last 20% as the MCs struggled with the logistics of it all.

highly recommend if you want something fun, short and sweet, with a little spice!

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select/Fat Babe Publishing for sending this book (ALC) for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Did you love the movie Twisters and wished for more romance? If so this is the book for you but add an age gap. This was fun and the spice wasn’t too much. Perfect if you are looking for a quick read

I have listened to and read two other books by Kayla Grosse and this is my favorite yet. This was a quick forbidden romance x age gap x storm chaser read that had me at the edge of my seat. The main characters had great chemistry and the humor was everything. I loved all the side characters, I can’t wait for their stories…Joey was def a standout!

The audiobook was such a fun addicting ride—especially with the added sound effects and it being duet narration, it’s truly the best! The narrators were amazing and enhanced my reading/listening experience. They did an excellent job at bringing Ryker and Fin’s love story to life.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ALC*

I loved this book! It had me swept up in my own personal whirlwind in the best way possible. The narration was absolutely amazing. Victoria, Grayson and Robb did a fabulous job bringing the story to life. I instantly fell in love with the characters. Finley is very relatable, I could definitely see myself in her. And I was so down for the relationship between her and Professor West. It was emotionally charged and filled with such delicious tension! If you liked Twisters but wanted more spice give this book a try. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape for allowing me to listen to this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

this was so good! the narrators for this audiobook did a fantastic job at bringing Ryker & Finley to life & honestly even the Twister Tamers to life. Joey was truly a gem & hearing his accent literally added to his charm so much. I adored him. I wish I could have gotten a moment with Joey & Hawk. would be a dream come true to see a sweet moment between them!!

T daddy was in his element & god his voice in audio? CHEFS KISS SIS. I didn’t want it to end & I fully expect to probably listen to this multiple times bc the characters are just that good. this story felt like a warm hug that I never wanted to get out of. these peeps will always hold a special place in my heart especially after hearing them in audio & not just reading about them. this was just so perfect.

thank you for the alc <3

This was a super fun action adventure romance (not sure I’ve ever read one of those before??) perfect for those who wished those Twister movies had a bit more 🔥!

Finley and Professor West have been having a slightly inappropriate, friendly/flirty professor/student relationship over the past year, but they are about to get a lot closer now that they’ll be chasing tornados together.

After that year of flirting, Finley and Ryder start off already gone for each other, but of course they can’t because of HR and whatnot, but let me tell you, their first big scene together was so good! Action and spice, what more could you want? 🙌

The tornado chasing sequences were so good; I could really picture them in my head! (I also really loved the scenes that showcased how nerdy all these characters were. 😂)

The side characters were so fun, especially Joey! I think he’ll be a fan favorite for sure; he was the perfect comic addition to this action filled story.

Audiobook notes: Duet Narration! And a wonderful production overall, with sound effects that may make you jump if you aren’t prepared…or forget there will be tornado warning sound effects. 🤣 Both of the lead narrators did a great job, and I believe the third narrator was there for the extra batch of male characters, and he did great with all varied the voices. HIGHLY recommend the audio for the full immersion experience!

Thank you to Kayla Grosse, Dreamscape Select, and @NetGalley for providing me an early copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

What this book is giving:
✅ Action Adventure Romance
✅ Duet Narration
✅ Storm Chasers
✅ Age Gap (He’s 42, She’s 25)
✅ Professor/Student
✅ Prohibited
✅ Tornado Daddy

Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
🌶️🌶️🌶️½ / 5

Just like a good plot twist, this tornado story will have you on the edge of your seat while nature does its dance!

This book had me in a twist from the jump! “ A vortex of lust and emotions colliding in a perfect storm.”
This story was so cute, suspenseful and spicy. I loved every page! I read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down! I am 100% team Tornado Daddy. The “tombstone” had me screaming! Lmfao.

I enjoyed the sound effects here and there even though I
Wasn’t expecting them and I jumped everytime. I still loved it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

I ATE THIS UP AND LEFT NO CRUMBS. Tornado daddy?! Yes, please. If you watched Twisters and thought "Wow, I wish this was a book" then this is for you. All the fun of storm chasing, but with the added fun of ✨spice✨. Tornado Daddy Professor Ryker was the storm chaser we all dream of.

Professor / student
Age gap
Storm chasers
Plus size FMC
Fun and enjoyable side characters
Spice
Forced Proximity
Pining
Action / adventure

tropes: age gap, forbidden romance, professor x student, FMC in STEM, storm chasers, insta attraction

DUET NARRATION & < 7H long!!

WOWZA!!! This book was so incredibly fun- a short, action-packed (wink, wink) read. I loved the casting for narrators, and the story gripped me right from the start. PERFECT if you loved Twisters!!!

I really enjoyed Finley & Ryker’s story and listening to the audiobook fully immersed me into the experience. The narration was all around perfect & the sound effects??? Love, love, love. It added to the tension and the intensity of the chasing. Which! By the way, I loved the focus on those. The actual storm chasing was one of my favorite parts (aside from a dirty-talking professor because HOT). I loved getting Finley’s capabilities in the field & having the action aspect to the story was so fun!

AND THE SUPPORTING CAST!!!! Tell me when Joey is getting his book please. Or josh. Or Ezra. I’m going to need them, PLEASE.

Anyways!! I really did love Ryker & Finley so much and I had so much fun with their story. They had a ton of chemistry and were just really fun characters to spend time with!

Got the ARC of the audiobook and I finished it all in one day. Kayla Grosse does it again. I have read a lot of books by
Kayla and am always blown away by her writing. This book is no different. I loved the characters, I loved the story, I loved the spice. I will be purchasing once it’s released!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook


This is a duet and it had sirens and wind sounds like a movie. Was not realizing that going in but it was absolutely amazing. The characters were absolutely lovely and fun. I would definitely recommend this story for anyone who likes the movie Twister 🌪️.

What a wild ride. 
Whirlwind is a terrific title. It perfectly describes their romance and the excitement of tornado chasing. This was a flawless execution of a “Twister”-inspired romance. There was the excitement and anticipation of the dangerous tornado situations and the rush of will they, won’t they. Finley and Professor West bond over their love of unpredictable weather and their admiration of each other. The story was elevated by the lively and vivacious side character Joey. What an extraordinary romance. 

Audiobook review: This is everything I’ve ever wanted from an audiobook. The characters voices were consistent no matter whose POV it was. It’s something I’ve been looking for in audiobooks.

There were entertaining sound effects that immersed you in their situations. This was perfection. Definitely made it a FIVE-star read.

Steamy, cute and storm action packed. I liked that the duel narration also had sound effects, and though the female main character was plus sized, it wasn't her main personality traits, which I find is a misstep authors take with their plus size romance heroines.

There's nothing better than an audiobook duet. None of the strange gender bent dialogue that takes you out of the story. It's so much more engaging when the voices are consistent and recognizable. I was worried the story would just be Twisters (which I love, but we don't need anymore reboots just yet), but it was very independent from that. Great for fans of Twisters without being a copy and paste. Both narrators and their (perfectly casted) narrators were loveable and the plot was both exciting and silly! Sometimes the sound effects can be jarring or feel like you're back in elementary school during story time. These ones weren't! They were well paced and all added something to the story. I am pleasantly surprised and certainly a fan!

Thank you to Kayla Grosse and her team for this ARC.

This was giving us all the 'Twister' vibes in a hot spicy romance book.

This follows Finley Buckley and Professor Ryker West.

Finely is currently getting her degree in Meteorology and Ryker is her very hot professor. She has had a crush on him for years from watching his storm chasing Tempest Trackers videos where he is known as 'Twister Tamer' and spending more time with him in person has deepened that crush.

As soon as Ryker meets Finley he is infatuated with her beauty and brains and finds excuses to spend more time together in an academic setting. Only to remind himself she is his student and relationship between student and professor is strictly forbidden.

A year later he picked her to join him and his team on a Storm Chase to work on a scientific paper together. Soon it is just storms that are brewing in the air - but Lust? Love? But is this relationship doomed to fail while they are professor and student?

This is an age gap, a forbidden romance between professor and student with forced proximity and very spicy!

I loved this book and it had me hooked! This was high stress and an action pack with so much sexual chemistry and PINING.

Another hit from Kayla Grosse! I hope we see more from Joey, Hawk and Ezra.