ARC REVIEW- IN STORMY WEATHER
Stars: ♾️/ 5⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶.5

Tropes:
🌀Rival Meteorologists
🌪Rivals to Lovers
🌩Best Friend's Brother
⛈️Forced Proximity
☔️Women in STEM
🌊Slow Burn
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Thanks to Chelsea Curto, Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the ARC! I received an advance copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. There's the review.

No, but really. I have read Chelsea Curto's Love Through a Lens series and thoroughly enjoyed them. I have her DC Stars hockey series downloaded and ready to read, high on my TBR. But when I heard she was writing a book about rival meteorologists, I ate up every update and essentially stalked her social media. This is probably my most highly anticipated release of 2026 and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!

I have a special connection with this book and with weather in general. I was obsessed with weather as a little girl and spent hours upon hours at the library reading everything I could get my hands on about severe weather and natural disasters. I can recite the entire Twister movie by heart. My favorite channel growing up was The Weather Channel. My dream was to be a meteorologist. But going into that field wasn't in the cards for me. But it still gets me excited and invested.

This book is such a perfect blend of romance and weather. You can FEEL the passion that Quincy has with weather. It's part of her DNA. She is such a badass but still has to fight the patriarchy to make a name for herself in the field. She may be pegged as just an "influencer" but she is brilliant. She has a rivalry with her best friend's brother Sebastian, a fellow meteorologist who has a big time job in New York working for ABC.

The banter in this is GOD TIER. You can feel their chemistry come off the page. While they may live to annoy each other, there is mutual care and respect there. Sebastian is so supportive of Quincy and her biggest cheerleader, especially when it comes to other people trying to talk down to her or make her feel like she isn't worthy. This may be a slow burn but once they give in to each other, they are FIRE!

I enjoyed each and every word of this book. I couldn't put it down. The characters were so rich and vibrant. I adored both Quincy and Sebastian, I wanted the best for BOTH of them. The weather chasing was soooooo fun to read and I was nerding out the entire time. If you love character driven romance with a hefty side of weather nerds, this is the book for you. This is Chelsea's trad debut and it is such a BANGER! I know this will do incredibly well and I can't wait to see more of her trad journey.

I will endlessly recommend this to everyone I know, so much that I will be even more annoying than I already am. This has made me a lifelong Chelsea Curto stan and I can't wait to devour every book she writes. Infinity stars, no notes. This is romance perfection and I love it.

How do I even begin!!
This book was everything Chelsea is one of my favourite authors and this had topped any of her other books!
First of the research she must have done for all the “technical terms” 👏👏

Now my babies Quincy and Sebastian 🥹
They are it all the tension from the beginning the “hatred” was always so electric and flirtatious honestly melt me!!
Watching it all unfold was amazing I was kicking my feet like a little kid most of the way through this book! He is such a fool for her in the cutest possible way!! You could just tell he idolised her and everything about her !!
Watching them storm chase and just do normal things ugh I wish it wasn’t done I want to watch every aspect of it all unfold again!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley, Panmcmillan and Chelsea for giving me the opportunity to read this as an ARC

In Chelsea Curto I trust blindly. And so, even if I personally think that obsessing about hurricanes and storms is another weird American hobby, I still had to read this book. But if you don’t have universal healthcare, you really should be avoiding danger not running towards it. And yet, I went in with faith and Chelsea made it a really interesting setting for her story (still don’t get it, but go Quincy and Sebastian have fun at it)

Chelsea always writes strong successful women and men that know how to appreciate this, and it’s one of my favorite things about her books. Quincy is smart and driven, she takes no shit from people and certainly not Sebastian, and he just loves it. She still slowly allows herself to be softer with him and Sebastian jumps at every opportunity to protect her. Also he doesn’t just know she’s smarter, he admits it, admires it and this is one of the things he loves about her (and that is so hot). He also tries to rile her up all the time because he just loves her being annoyed at him, and it’s so funny.

This is one of those books that has you smiling all the way through, and arriving at the epilogue after 400 pages and think « already? » because you were having so much fun you didn’t realise the end was near. And so I will continue to trust Chelsea Curto and read every book she writes because she always delivers.

Quincy "badass woman in STEM" Monroe and Sebastian "begs and whimpers" Dunn. Honestly, that alone should be enough to make you want to read this, but add in some fun education about weather, a great collection of side characters, a heaping handful of banter, and a liberal sprinkling of spice, literally what more could you want. Especially because this was written by Queen Chelsea who has never written a bad book in her life.
I'm hoping this will be a series because I can see a Cooper and Mia book in the future 🤞🏻

5 ⭐️

Thank you so much for NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for providing me with this arc

Honestly can’t find a single fault with this book

This was my first Chelsea Curto book (I have the face off series but haven’t read this yet! Will defo be reading it asap!!)

The banter was impeccable! Even before anything romantic happened between them, they always had fantastic banter and loved to irritate and disagree with each other.

I don’t know anything about the weather and there were a lot of weather terms being used but it never took me out of the story, was just along for the ride!!

I was kicking my feet giggling during this book and actually wish it was longer! I could read so much more with this couple and their friend group - really hoping it will be a series!

This was such a quick but amazing read - cannot wait to go and binge all of Chelsea’s other books now!

⛈️ 🌪️ In stormy weather - Chelsea Curto 🌪️ ⛈️

Truth or dare, Quinny baby?

This book had me kicking my feet the entire time, I loved it so much an easy 5 star read for me!
This was also my first weather inspired book and as a girl who LOVES twister (original and new) I loved this.

We’ve got one of Quincy’s best friend’s- Mia her brother Sebastian is back in town for the summer. We got a love hate relationship because Seb is obsessed and Quincy thinks they hate each other 🙈 it’s always been arguing and competitions between them especially both being weather nerds and Meteorologists but to Sebastian that’s all been foreplay and flirting!

The chemistry was 🔥 the banter was unmatched and watching their relationship develop over the hurricane season into something else was *great*. Rivals to lovers and an MMC who falls first and is down bad what more could you want!?

Quincy Monroe - A female meteorologist (and one of the best) I like
How we touched on the subject of men thinking she’s not qualified enough (even when more qualified than the men) and the struggles she faces in a more male dominated field. Quinny is a badass and we love her 💪🏼
Thank you PanMac, Chelsea and NetGalley!

I don’t even know how to start this review. Some books just change your brain chemistry, and this was one of them. Chelsea Curto, you have my heart. Chelsea has been an author I’ve been wanting to read for YEARS, but hadn’t picked up yet. When I saw she had a book releasing about two rival meteorologists storm chasing, I just knew this had to be the first one I picked up.

Quincy and Sebastian are a true (meteorological) rivals to lovers trope. Their mutual love for the weather and storm chasing is what pushes them together. This book is full of banter and unresolved tension that will have any reader on the edge of their seat. The way Sebastian was Quincy’s biggest fan when other men were trying to bring her down, we need more men like him! I hate that I can relate to Quincy’s struggles in that work environment, but unfortunately that is still the reality in many male-dominated fields.

Also, hats off to Chelsea for the way she wrote about the devastation that happens after a storm like that runs through a community. I visited South Florida two months after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and the destruction was horrible. As someone who lives in a place where hurricanes and tornadoes are practically nonexistent that really left an impact.

Read this if you love:
* best friend’s brother
* only one bathtub
* woman in STEM
* rival meteorologists
* he’s obsessed
* storm chasing
* forced proximity
* just once to get it out of their systems
* banter as foreplay

The book releases July 14th (US) and 16th (UK) and I would highly recommend picking up a copy!

Thank you to the publisher for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Summary

Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5

Spicy rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5


This book felt like standing in the rain and realising you don’t actually want to run from it… you want to feel it 🥺

I’ve loved all of Chelsea’s books so far and this was no exception. In Stormy Weather completely pulled me under with its quiet intensity and emotional depth. Chelsea Curto writes in a way that feels so soft yet so powerful, like every word carries weight. This isn’t a loud, dramatic romance… it’s something more tender, more introspective and I loved it so much for that. A gorgeous medium-slow burn, rivals to lovers, women in STEM romance that has left me swooning for DAYS!

The characters felt incredibly real—messy, guarded, and trying to navigate their own storms while slowly letting someone else in. The vulnerability in this story wrecked me in the best way. Watching their walls come down piece by piece felt so intimate and earned.

And the atmosphere?? IMMACULATE. The stormy, almost melancholic vibe runs through the entire book and makes everything feel more emotional, more raw, more real and that storm chasing scenes gave such drama and intensity and really kept my little bleeding heart on its toes.

If there’s something I will always adore about Chelsea’s books is the way she writes a STRONG FMC who’s always breaking down walls and smashing glass ceilings in a male dominated field. And Quinny baby was on the top of her game! It was super clear how much research and time was spent actually exploring meteorology for the book and it was all explained in a super palatable way.

And anyone who has read a Chelsea book knows that she writes men who are absolute simps for their women. And the can whimper and make it the hottest thing you’ve read! I love Sebastian with my whole heart even with his panty stealing, ketchup hoarding ways. In fact especially because of those.

If you loved books like The Love Hypothesis and And Now, Back to You but want a little more action and drama (think Twister 🌪️ vibes) then I promise you’ll want this on on your TBR!

I need more from this series like immediately and I have my theories on what pairing could come next 👀

For readers who love:
❤️ Rivals to lovers
🌪️ Twisters (except that they didn’t kiss)
👩‍🔬 Women in STEM
💕 Frenemies with benefits

Two rival meteorologists in the midst of reevaluating their careers - and competing for the same job - return to their hometown. Naturally, disaster strikes, and the two of them begin to collaborate.

I ATE THIS UP. I wanted to read this partly because I felt like I was done dirty in the romance department when I saw Twisters, but also because I have read and loved the D.C. Stars series. I knew Chelsea Curto would not disappoint me!

I LOVED Quincy and Sebastian. Their chemistry and banter was so much fun - think the sexual tension and bickering of Anyone But You. Sebastian is a super flirt, but secretly the kind of guy who is DOWN BAD. It’s the sort of romance books where you literally get butterflies for them!

If you want an idea of pacing, you’ll start to see payoff from all that sexual tension about halfway through the book. Personally, I found that to be perfect, and I loved the spice when we got there. There’s enough spice that it’s HOT but it doesn’t take over the plot - very much in line with the amount you get in the D.C. Stars books.

Absolutely loved, and would read again. I’d also read about some of our supporting characters if Chelsea wanted to write about them!

Thank you so much to Pan MacMillan for providing an advanced digital copy of this book via NetGalley.

This has to be one of the best books of 2026, if not the 2020s in general.

I am serious here. Chelsea Curto makes writing seem as easy as breathing. Every love story that she writes (and trust me, I have read all of them) seems to be so organic and real - and so do Quincy and Sebastian, even when peppered through with scientific terms I don't understand.

Rival meteorologists Quincy and Sebastian have been at each other's throats since high school - Quincy at odds with Sebastian's platform as a weather anchor, his charm and fame, whereas Sebastian simply wants her attention. Over the course of one hot, hurricane-laden summer, storms are chased, Instagram lives are hijacked and feelings are slowly found.

This is one to read if you love swoonworthy banter, it's always been you tropes, and two nerds slowly starting to acknowledge that they have feelings for one another. It's just glorious and I will always be a fan of this pair. Plus, if you're a fan of Chelsea's books, definitely keep an eye out for the easter eggs sprinkled throughout. There's a cast of wonderful side characters as well, and I can't wait to see what Chelsea has in store for them, and us, next.

I bloody love Chelsea Curto, every single time. We were raised on the film Twister in our house so Storm chasing and tornadoes is a particular love of mine in stories (and real life) so this was a match made in pure heaven for me.

I loved their nerdy rivalry and the pranks since childhood. Both Quinn and Sebastian were great MCs. Sebastian was charming and charismatic but deeply caring and searching for meaning in a career that he knew others would kill to have. While Quinn was super intelligent and hard working in a male-dominared field, constantly trying to prove herself despite her credentials and obvious expertise. It was nice to see their rivalry become love and supportive team work in a natural way while they chased storms and predicted weather together.

I was intrigued to see how their battle for the job played out and how that woukd impact both their careers and budding romance. Mostly, I just enjoyed living in their world for a bit because it was fun, heartfelt and sprinkled with danger.

5⭐️
THANK YOU TO CHELSEA AND NETGALLEY FOR THE ARC!

what can i say… chelsea outdone herself yet again.
i swear to god, i didn’t expect to love this book as much as i did. i wasn’t sure what i expected when i dived into it knowing its a book about two meteorologists. i know absolutely nothing or even less about weather (and i know i should know a hell of a lot more about rain considering where i live!) and i thought the professional lingo will put me off but… i was so pleasantly surprised.

the story was so fresh and lighthearted, hopeful and sweet. totally perfect chelsea curto style with fiesty fmc and obsessed mmc.

i loved both of the characters so much, i was giggling and kicking my feet from page one right up to the last page and then i reread the epilogue purely for my own torture because its so wholesome i could cry!

the plot was light but also dove into the more meaningful details without it being to heavy!
i loved the brief mention about mavvy. 🥰
i loved the ketchup.
but most of all i loved the little ducks and i’ll never look at the sunset the same way again.

my favourite quote:
“if someone asked me to describe you, i’d call you an endless sunset”
crying.

cannot wait for everyone to read it.
yet again, another book of chelsea that i’ll recommend!

I AM OBSESSED! Totally unwell after finishing In Stormy Weather or did it finish me?

This book had me laughing, crying ugly tears and wanting to throw my Kindle at the wall all at the same time.

The yearning and longing between Quincy and Sebastian is top tier and the way he falls first is chefs kiss! The way the layers peel away to slowly reveal more and more is simply stunning 😍

If you enjoy rivals to lovers, outstanding banter and storm chasing you’ll love In Stormy Weather.

Immediate must buy 5 star read! Chelsea Curto is an absolute auto buy author!

#quinnybaby

I genuinely CANNOT put into words how much I absolutely adored this book.

As soon as I finished this book, I rang my bestie straight away for a debrief and I was nearly crying. I honestly just loved it so freaking much. The vibes in this were exceptional. I never wanted it to end.

This book was jam packed with fun, flirty banter, the biggest green flag, god damn cutesy moments, characters I absolutely adored and a love that felt like it was written in the stars. The dislike to lovers trope in this book - omg I was kicking my feet screaming to my friends. The way Chelsea can write a pathetically obsessed man in UNMATCHED!!! SEBBY IS EVERYTHING.

There were so many moments that made this book top tier for me - I would be here all day listing them. I won't because I think everyone deserves to experience this book for themselves first hand.

I will say at the start of the book I was slightly worried that Sebastian and Quincy were going to be a copy and paste of Maverick and Emmy from Face Off because there are some similarities, but that idea quickly evaporated as the story progressed.

This book was so captivating - I was hooked. For anyone in their 30's I think this book will land so well for you. It gave me such a nostalgic feel with the references to the original twister movie and the old blockbuster days - if you know you know. Elite Friday nights going off to blockbuster.

Also 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to Chelsea for the amount of knowledge she packed into this book for the hurricane/tornadoes and the way she made it so freaking fun. It was jam packed with in depth knowledge - you just know she has 100% done her homework on this stuff.

And the easter egg clues for the DC STARS upcoming books .. HELLO! 🫡 Chelsea is feeding up. I just know there is another book for Mia coming. And I cannot freaking wait for that either.

Honestly top tier book. I can't wait for everyone to read this. Chelsea has smashed it once again.

This was absolutely stunning. I have been a long time Chelsea Curto fan and this was her at her best - gorgeous characters with such emotional depth, a romance with a man who YEARNS and an appreciation of women in STEM.

Quincy was such an excellent character- I really appreciated the way she worked with her friends and had both the knowledge and self confidence to back herself. The banter between Quincy and Sebastian was sublime and hilarious - it was so quick and witty you could feel it! The escalation into them falling in love was so beautifully paced and I adored the balance between the romance and the science. I always come away from a Chelsea Curto book with a higher appreciation of our scientists and how women juggle excellence with the patriarchy.

‘The summer girl and the golden weather boy teaming up for the year’s biggest storm’

I really enjoyed this one! I’ve only read a couple of novellas by this author before, so this was my first full length book and it was brilliant. It felt so original and whilst it took me a few chapters to get into, once I did I was hooked! I enjoyed the writing style and how the story moved along. I was also a bit sceptical about the romance initially but Sebastian soon won me over!

‘If you want to chase this storm, I’m going with you’

Quincy is such a great representation of women in STEM and I loved her character. She’s quirky, original and knows her stuff. There were some really fascinating, intense moments during some of her storm chasing and I suspect a lot of research went in to these scenes. A few chapters in particular had me on the edge of my seat.

Sebastian comes across as a pretty boy weather presenter but he’s so much more and I loved how he’d always harboured feelings for Quincy, and always been paying attention to her. He made her feel seen and heard which was so important.

A fantastic read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Also I’d love for some of the side characters to get stories (I’m looking at you Cooper and Mia!)

Huge thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

We have a new president of the ‘pathetically down bad MMC’ committee and his name is Sebastian Dunn!

In Stormy Weather was one of my most anticipated 2026 book releases and it has exceeded all of my expectations (and my expectations was sky high).

This book is arguably Chelsea Curto’s best work! The banter between Quincy and Sebastian and their chemistry was instantaneous! Academic rivals to lovers will always be a favourite trope of mine but this was such a unique and fresh take on the trope following two high school turned professional meteorologist rivals!

One of my favourite things about Chelsea Curto’s work is how she writes such inspirational female characters and Quincy is no exception. She’s a headstrong, independent, hard working, intelligent woman in STEM and I aspire to have her drive and determination to succeed.

I also ADORED Sebastian. He had taken a spot on my favourite MMC list and can see him firmly staying there.

As someone who doesn’t know a huge amount about meteorology or storm chasing, I found this aspect of the book fascinating and the way that Curto explained everything made it really easy understand.

In Stormy Weather was an easy 5 star read and I’m praying we get books for the side characters in this book because I’d love to read their stories!

Chelsea Curto is such a talent. Each one of her books feels so expertly crafted, you fall in love with the characters and the side characters just as much. This book was the perfect blend between romance but also the really interesting points about being a meteorologist and what life is like for storm chasers. It was funny, romantic, tense and just such a fun time! She is definitely an auto-buy author for me and I will read anything she writes.

Another dreamy read from Chelsea! I've never looked so deeply into the weather and it's absolutely fascinating when you get into the science of it all - she truly did her research!! Quincy and Sebastian were a gorgeous pair to follow, I loved the slow burn and really rooted for them, to the point I was extremely stressed nearing the end, hoping they'd stay safe! I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

✨5 Star Read✨
📚Publication Date: 16th July 2026
📖Author: Chelsea Curto

I never saw myself ever being obsessed with weather and tornadoes but Chelsea knows how to pull us in with her incredible writing! This is a fantastic book with amazing characters that will have you giggling and swooning! I will definitely be buying a physical copy and rereading this book on the release date!💖

In Stormy Weather Delivers:
🌪️Best Friend's Brother
🌪️Only one Bathtub
🌪️Woman in STEM
🌪️Rival Meterologist
🌪️He’s Obsessed
🌪️Storm Chasing
🌪️Forced Proximity
🌪️Banter as Foreplay

The Characters:
☔ Quincy Monroe - I have so much love for Quincy! She's my favourite character in the whole book and has easily made my top five MFC’s. I loved everything about her - how incredibly smart she is and a badass on top of that! I really liked how she knew her own worth and was determined to be a good role model for women. Her personality and her love for her profession just shined throughout the book. It was so refreshing to have a FMC who loves her job and isn't scared to admit what others may perceive as “nerdy” is something that means so much to her and she doesn’t let anyone else define her. What an amazing woman and role model!! We need more FMC’s written like this!!!👏👏

☔ Sebastian Dunn - The second he entered the story I was obsessed! He is so effortlessly charming and I was so drawn to his character by his flirty banter. One of the many things I loved about Sebastian was how much he adored and supported Quincy throughout the book. The way he would speak up for Quincy and never belittled her or her skills as a woman in STEM was beautiful. I thought Sebastian was a great MMC and even though he puts on a facade for everyone around him, I loved how big his heart truly is. I particularly enjoyed his character development within the book and I really liked how he gradually found passion and meaning within his profession again. Also, the reason he picked this profession just melted my heart🥰

My Overall thoughts:
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I really liked how the rivalry between them transformed into a supportive team with so much love for each other and helping others through tornadoes. I really appreciated how Chelsea had the perfect balance of scientific knowledge and human elements when writing about what communities go through when a tornado strikes. I thought this was written with great love and sensitivity whilst describing the devastation many people endure in a tornado’s aftermath.
I would really love it if this universe became a series because I adored all of the side characters and I would love to know more about them all!

Overall, this book was a delight to read! If you love slow burn romances with sizzling chemistry, flirty banter and a MMC who is obsessed with his woman and will fight the patriarchy - then this book needs to be added to your TBR immediately!

Thank you to Pan Macmillan, Netgalley and author Chelsea Curto for sending me an eARC of In Stormy Weather in exchange for an honest review. I’m so honoured to have been chosen as an ARC reader for Chelsea’s new release🫶

What a ride!!!

One of my most anticipated releases of the year and it did not disappoint at all.
If anything you know when you pick up a Chelsea book your getting a bada** FMC who is strong, independent and is a power house in her industry 💪

Now I have watched the film Twister but thats about as high as my storm knowledge goes, but I really enjoyed learning all the terms, I did stop to Google a few things so I could picture it, but this just created more excitement for me!

Quincy was one of the most relatable, underestimated characters i have read. She is completely comfortable in her own skin and believes in herself but is aware that being a female in the industry is going to take twice as much work.

Sebastian... swoon worthy, we ride at dawn, I fell first Dunn!
I am OBSESSED with him. The way hes been obsessed with her for years, literally years!!!

The banter between these two was honestly the most i have laughed whilst reading, even when they came together it was just so entertaining.

“All’s fair in weather and war, Quinny baby.”

The romance aspect had me holding my breath of will they, wont they, and I am going to SCREAM about the confidence that woman has in the bedroom department. Pure and utter perfection and no rushing! We love a man that begs 🙌

I had the best time reading In Stormy Weather and i honestly have no negatives at all, the romance was perfect, the spice was perfect, the storm chasing was perfect.

"Maybe he’s right. Maybe the two of us are inevitable, our souls tied together moons ago. Fate waiting, until the moment was right."

Chelsea Curto never missed! It’s impossible not to fall in love with her writing and the concept of this story was so different is there anything she cannot do!

Incredible! The tension between Quincy and Sebastian has the best build up and went it explodes OMG it’s so good!!!

Two meteorologists who have always competed with each other falling in love is such a gorgeous read and I would read 10,000 more of these. Also the way Sebastian worships Quincy - swooooooooon

Chelsea is wonderful at world building and I would love to read more about their friend group too.

Would recommend this book and all of Chelsea’s back catalogue too.

This was the first book I have read by Chelsea Curto and I was obsessed! I’m a massive weather nerd and growing up I loved the movie Twister, so when I saw this was a weather romance I was immediately sold. I loved the characters in this one, the banter between the FMC and MMC was elite and I enjoyed the side characters that made up their friend group. The weather component of this romance was so great and I just had the best time! I really didn’t want this book to end and I mean is it too early to say this could be my fav romance read of the year. I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy. Thank you Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for my ecopy to read and review.

Thank you for the advanced reader copy!

I absolutely loved this book. I had really high expectations after reading the DC Stars series and following the social media journey for in stormy weather and it didn’t disappoint!

Great building of the romance and you really route for Quincy and Sebastian and the hurricane/tornado watch keeps the scientist in my engaged!

I absolutely loved this. The whole concept felt so fresh—following meteorologists during hurricane season was so interesting, especially reading it from the UK where I’ve never experienced anything like that. It made everything feel intense and high stakes in the best way.

Quincy Monroe??? I adored her. She’s smart, driven, funny, and completely unapologetic about taking up space in a male-dominated field. The way she calls out misogyny and still allows herself to be vulnerable was so powerful to read.

And then… SEBASTIAN DUNN. I’m sorry but this man?? New favourite book boyfriend unlocked. He’s witty, charming, and so obviously gone for Quincy it hurts. Their banter?? elite. Their tension?? even better.

Chelsea Curto’s writing just keeps getting better. I genuinely don’t know how she keeps topping her previous books, but somehow she does—and this might be my favourite from her so far.

I had such a good time with this and now I’m already desperate for the next one.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, publisher, and Chelsea Curto for the eARC

First off, thank you so much to pan macmillan, book break and Chelsea for providing me with an e-arc of In Stormy Weather in exchange for an honest review. This was my most anticipated release of 2026 and I was honoured to receive a copy!

In Stormy Weather was everything I wanted and MORE, it was suspenseful, romantic, compelling and so sweet.

I have to commend chelsea for the sheer amount of work and research clearly gone into this story. You can tell just how much understanding of meteorology and the science behind storm chasing she has through her characters, plot and the setting of Oak Valley / Florida! It made the whole story even more exciting knowing how much passion went into the creation, and I became so immersed in the journey both Quincy and Sebastian went through.

Speaking of our two meteorologists, I absolutely adored them from page one! Their chemistry together was fantastic and I loved the back and forth banter between the two. The shared past between them, their intelligence and support to make one another better people throughout, made their romance even stronger, and I adored how mature they were together!

Quincy was such a wonderful main female character, and her tenacity, passion and strength to make a name for herself in a male dominated industry (a classic trope for chelsea that I adore), made me just fall in love with her. Sebastian was the perfect male main character to uplift her and show her exactly what a devoted, supportive partner can be - and I really appreciated how he gave her opportunity to shine without suffocating or taking away the attention from her. He was a man DOWN BAD and for that I just love him !!!

I adored every page of In Stormy Weather, and the glimpses from our side characters and subtle foreshadowing for future stories was so fun to catch! I also loved the small mention of my fave boy Maverick from the DC Stars!!! This was an absolute masterpiece from Chelsea, and I can’t wait to see what’s next in the Oak Valley series!

If you’re looking for a badass meteorologist and a man obsessed with everything she does, then I couldn’t recommend ISW enough! 🌪️💙

love, love, love, LOVE 🌪️

chelsea just never fails to write characters that you totally fall in love with and seb and quincy were no different!! as a STEM girly, I loved the science/meteorological aspects of in stormy weather and the banter sprinkled in was just top tier foreplay from the both.

I alao loved how prejudice in the workplace was addressed and how seb supported quinny baby, I’ve definitely got my fingers crossed for who I’m hoping are book 2’s couple but I’m not putting it out into the universe just yet 🥹⛈️

I’m just going to start with I lost count at how many highlights I made in this book - I don’t think there was a single page where I wasn’t having THE best time. I’m as down bad for this book as Sebastian Dunn is for Quincy, and that’s saying something.

Chelsea is an absolute QUEEN at creating a narrative that you can’t help but have fun in. The banter, the friendships, the love is written in a way that you can’t help but fall headfirst into every page.

The story itself is set around the meteorological world and how much it’s seen as a “boys club”, with Quincy trying to break through and gain the respect she rightfully deserves in her field. Quincy’s main goal in life is to break down barriers and show everyone that women belong in stem, and shouldn’t be overlooked. This is done through her being her unapologetic self and wiping the floor with her knowledge, and making said knowledge accessible through her Instagram page and daily live shows where she makes learning about meteorology fun as well as raising awareness about the climate, especially staying safe in hurricane season.

Enter Sebastian, the greenest of green flags and Quincy’s long time academic rival. I was obsessed with this man from literally the moment he entered the page. I loved the dual pov because you get to see how some actions Quincy perceives as obnoxious and riles her up is literally just him trying to get his girl to notice him and he has been DOWN BAD for literal years.

I had the best time reading this and it’s cemented Chelsea into an instabuy author for me. I could honestly write a whole essay on how much I loved this book and I genuinely think I might have done 😅. The little teaser at the end that this is going to be a series? Count me in. I’m sat for each and every book she blesses us with.

Quincy and Sebastian’s story delivers everything you’d want from a rival to lovers romance story especially with the added tension of him being her best friend’s brother which is a trope I love to read.

They are both meteorologists, who have been competing since their school days, always trying to outdo one another. When Sebastian returns to Florida burned out from work, their paths cross again, and they end up chasing storms together and capturing footage for her show and for his documentary series. The banter was excellent , with the dynamics changing as their relationship changes. I just love how you can see it coming and how much you want them to realise they are perfect for each other.

Overall, this is a compelling and immersive read that’s beautifully written. I loved it.

the DC stars being one of my all time favourite series, so when Chelsea Curto announced she had written another book, i simply knew i would fall in love. And fall in love i did.

Our two MCs are meteorologists, and have known eachother since school, always competing, academic rivals and Quincy our FMC is Seb’s sisters best friend. So they’ve been in eachothers orbit forever.
Quincy finds Seb utterly infuriating, he’s the weatherman for ABC in New York and lives to rial her up. Our MMC Seb however, is absolutely infatuated with Quincy who runs a social media page with over 1 million followers, called The Rainy Day Show, and finds their constant bickering almost a form of foreplay.

We follow them through storm chases, navigating career changes and working out over 10 years worth of complex “friendship”

The tension is palpable and as you all know Maverick Miller is the blueprint of book boyfriends and Sebastian Dunn is on parr with him. Acts of service king, he pays such close attention to her and is completely and utterly obsessed with her.
I had the absolute BEST time with this book, the plot is so interesting, filled with tension, it’s funny, another incredible Chelsea Found Family.

I highlighted SO much and to avoid spoilers here’s a few of my favs
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“Get on your knees and find out.” “With pleasure, sweetheart,”
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“and fuck if her excitement about the mundane things isn’t the most beautiful thing in the world.”
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“But when it comes to you, pretty sure I’m just a pathetic mess of a man.”
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In Stormy Weather is out 16th July ⛈️

thankyou so much to @bookbreakuk @emilieinpages for the beautiful PR box & proof copy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - You are absolutely kidding me rn!! I am obsessed with Quincy and Sebastian. Chelsea Curto is a queen of romance and 2026 is definitely the year of hot meteorologist’s!!

⚡️ Best friend’s Brother
☔️ Women in STEM
⚡️ She hates him
☔️ He is obsessed with her
⚡️ Rival Meteorologist’s
☔️ Grumpy X Sunshine
⚡️ One bathtub 👀
☔️ Banter
⚡️ Storm Chasing
☔️ Slow Burn
⚡️ Forced Proximity
☔️ ‘Workplace’ romance

Seb and Quincy’s dynamic was so much fun. The tension and the sassy banter throughout had me kicking my feet giggling at every moment. The ‘dislike’ to lovers was phenomenal and their chemistry was hot 🥵

Chelsea Curto can write fantastic characters with great growth and personality and keep her readers gripped to the pages devouring her words!

Seb is an absolute dream man and his yearning for Quincy throughout was soo good… we need more men that are obsessed and fall first!!

I enjoyed this book so much and cannot express my love for Chelsea’s writing enough!

Thank you so much pan Mac and Chelsea for the arc of this amazing book! I need more from this series asap 🥹🥹

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - You are absolutely kidding me rn!! I am obsessed with Quincy and Sebastian. Chelsea Curto is a queen of romance and 2026 is definitely the year of hot meteorologist’s!!

⚡️ Best friend’s Brother
☔️ Women in STEM
⚡️ She hates him
☔️ He is obsessed with her
⚡️ Rival Meteorologist’s
☔️ Grumpy X Sunshine
⚡️ One bathtub 👀
☔️ Banter
⚡️ Storm Chasing
☔️ Slow Burn
⚡️ Forced Proximity
☔️ ‘Workplace’ romance

Seb and Quincy’s dynamic was so much fun. The tension and the sassy banter throughout had me kicking my feet giggling at every moment. The ‘dislike’ to lovers was phenomenal and their chemistry was hot 🥵

Chelsea Curto can write fantastic characters with great growth and personality and keep her readers gripped to the pages devouring her words!

Seb is an absolute dream man and his yearning for Quincy throughout was soo good… we need more men that are obsessed and fall first!!

I enjoyed this book so much and cannot express my love for Chelsea’s writing enough!

Thank you so much pan Mac and Chelsea for the arc of this amazing book! I need more from this series asap 🥹🥹

Well… where do I even start with this one?! 😭💕
I knew within the first 50 pages I was going to love it, just like every other Chelsea Curto book I’ve read. But this one really had me 🥹
I was completely hooked. Any time I wasn’t reading about Sebastian and Quincy I genuinely missed them. Their chemistry, their connection, the banter… it was all SO good. I was smiling and squealing the whole time 😭💖
The energy between them was everything and their friendship made it even more special. It just made me feel so giddy the entire way through 🫶✨
And can we talk about this for a second?! A woman in STEM and a man who is completely obsessed with her?! I mean… what more could you want 😩💅

Exactly the type of book I'll go back to again and again. I adored this! The relationship between Quincy and Sebastian was full of rivalry, yearning and some of the best banter I've ever read. The use of social media comments to further Quincy's job/online presence and the disgusting misogyny not only in the weather world but online was so clever. The anger I felt at the way Quincy was treated/dismissed is all too familiar and Chelsea Curto represented it perfectly. Quincy is stunningly clever, witty and such a loveable FMC.

Sebastian was the ideal rival for Quincy, and his quiet yearning was swoonworthy. He stood up for her in a way that didn't put himself first, but put other men in their place and it was delicious. The way he adores her and celebrates her achievements made my heart happy.

"My nose bumps hers. I can count all the freckles on her face - fourteen. Fourteen maddening little marks."

The weather knowledge was also such an interesting aspect, I loved learning more about the systems, how they're tracked and the danger meteorologists - and those in the path face - was scary but refreshing. It was so tense in parts I had to stop myself skimming ahead!

Overall I really, really enjoyed this and definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys rivals to lovers, forced proximity and women in STEM!

"Truth or Dare, Quinny baby?"

Rivals to Lovers perfection. Quincy and Sebastian have been rivals in the field of meteorology for years. The banter between them was phenomenal, I was kicking my feet and smiling throughout the whole book.

What I loved most though is that throughout their bantering and competition with eachother, Sebastian never once put Quincy down; he still took every opportunity to tell everyone he came across how smart and amazing she is. That man was down bad and I was so here for it! I also really appreciated the focus on his burnout and sense of being stuck. I really loved his journey of discovering what makes him truly happy.

And like all of Chelsea's female characters, Quincy is such an empowering FMC. She is incredibly smart, driven, passionate, and I loved how she completely smashed every barrier that she came across whilst working in a very male dominated field.

The storm chasing scenes brought lots of tension, suspence and heightened emotions. The atmosphere that Chelsea created was incredible. The science was also written so well, it was easy to understand and I also learned so much about meteorology from these characters, it was fascinating! It is clear how much research went into this book and it definitely paid off!

This was the easiest book to binge read and I loved every second of it!

I loved this book!! It was so good from start to finish!!

I loved Quincys love of weather and how it shone throughout the book, even when she doubted herself or was cut down by idiotic men who don't think that women can be better than them, her passion shone though and I loved that

I loved how Sebastian has loved Quincy for years and the yearning you felt thoughout his pov was so good!! I highlighted so many lines from him, I'm so happy that he finally got the girl

I loved the drama that the weather brought to the book and the raised stakes that came with it was so good, such a good way to add tension and drama (& not coming from the typical miscommunication which often happens in romance books)

I can't wait to read more books in this series and I can't wait for Mia to break up with her fiancé cos we don't see much with their relationship but I'm not routing for them

Tropes/themes:
- women in STEM
- best friends brother
- MMC who's obsessed
- storm chasing
- forced proximity

Isn't is amazing how one day you just happen to stumble across an author; whether that be by an online influencer whose recommendations you trust, a browse in your local bookstore/ library or from that one specific friend who won't stop (nicely) bothering you into picking up their books... just to then see that author become an all-time favourite? I first discovered Chelsea Curto during the launch of her Love Through A Lens series in 2023 and I have had the absolute joy in getting to follow her on her publishing journey ever since. I squealed with excitement when In Stormy Weather was revealed as her trad debut and it was everything that I had hoped it would be from the moment the early premise was announced. This is a fun, empowering and feel-good romance that had me hooked from the very beginning with an unwillingness to put it down. I adored the entire cast of characters and feel (unsurprisingly) impressed in how fully developed all of the side characters feel within a short space of time. This is a story that wonderfully highlights the importance in recognising your value and learning how to advocate for yourself in every situation that is made to make you feel small. In accepting how to muster all of your bravery to make those scary choices no matter how intimidating they may be, for something better may just be waiting for you on the other side. The weather jargon was masterfully written to read with ease for anybody unfamiliar with the official terms, whilst still being entertaining and engaging enough for the reader to remain connected to the overarching story. In Stormy Weather is a must-read contemporary rom-com that delivers on equal parts searing romance, banter-filled dialogue and emotional storytelling that is bound to leave you yearning for more from the world. Plus... have you seen the book cover? That's preorder worthy material alone.

One of my absolute favourite aspects in any Chelsea Curto book is her continuous portrayal of strong and career-driven female characters whom set out to break down barriers and make space for more likeminded women in a male-dominated industry that would otherwise undermine them at every turn. Quincy ‘Quin’ Monroe is yet another perfect execution in this with her character showcasing the perfect balance of being both unwavering and soft. Ambitious and selfless. Independent and vulnerable. Quin’s intelligence and compassion for the innocent shone through the pages and I loved how every aspect to her personality felt crafted with intent and impact. Her passion for the weather felt compelling in the way that it drew me into her character and I loved getting to witness how beloved she was by her audience. Quincy’s love and loyalty for her friends was an additional highlight to be character, and I was thrilled to see her surrounded by a strong sense of community that encouraged and emboldened her during times of doubt. Her confidence within herself felt inspiring and I had the best time getting to see Quin continue to grow in assurance as she learned how to better advocate for herself. Her determination and willing to fight for what she knows she deserves felt inspiring, and overall I couldn’t be more satisfied with the conclusion to Quincy’s story.

If you’re in the market for your next ‘down bad’ MMC then let me introduce you to the one and only, Sebastian Dunn. This is a man who knows the value in patience whilst yearning in secret from afar. I loved Sebastian’s character from the very beginning and I really appreciated how his journey centralised around his experience with burnout. The acknowledgment of his privilege whilst being validated on his feelings by his peers felt refreshing to see and I was glad to see him slowly work towards figuring out what he needed to feel fulfilled in life. Sebastian is a green flag personified and I adored getting to witness a man who was unafraid to showcase his soft and emotional side. His communication skills are unrivalled and it’s made very clear from the beginning that he’s all-in for his woman which created many swoon-worthy moments. I mean… the man literally carries ketchup sachets in his pocket because it’s Quincy’s favourite condiment and he never wanted her to be in a situation where she was left without. I loved getting to witness Sebastian’s own passion for the weather and all of its phenomenons, especially after learning how his interest in the topic first ignited. Sebastian is just an all-around good man who wants to be happy and settled in life with the woman that he loves, and I couldn’t be happier with the progression of his story and the way it concludes.

The relationship progression between Sebastian and Quincy felt like a ton of fun to explore with their initial rivals-to-lovers dynamic introducing ample amounts of banter into their dialogue. I loved the push and pull element that showcased both characters thriving in challenging the other. Getting to see this implemented into an unexpected partnership felt effortlessly executed with their relationship slowly evolving into something more. The softness and vulnerability that Sebastian and Quin shared left me feeling emotional on multiple occasions and I adored getting to witness them both learn how to lean upon one another in times of strife. What begins as a lighthearted rivalry evolves into a strong foundation built on friendship and trust. The romance was slower to build which, in my opinion, enabled their relationship to strengthen and overcome any doubt that they may have faced when recognition of their feelings began to settle. I adored how they encouraged and supported one another in equal amounts without any need for competition or negative emotions by the end of the story. The fierce protectiveness that harbour for one another was amazing to see, and overall I was really happy to see that their romantic progression was built upon a steady friendship and clear communication. The spice was incredibly written and in the way these scenes were used with intent to soften both characters within an emotionally vulnerable situation. Sebastian and Quincy are one of my favourite couples by this author to date, and I really hope there’s potential for more books within this world where we can then see them thriving in their happiness on the side.

I went into In Stormy Weather with high expectations due to being a devout lover of all things by Curto and it’s safe to say that every single one was exceedingly met. I adored everything about Quincy and Sebastian’s story… and dare I say the end of the acknowledgements has me holding out hope (pleading) that there are more love stories waiting to be explored in Oak Valley? Perhaps about a hopeless romantic, bestselling author and the irresistible firefighter that happens to be her brother’s best friend? Who do I get into contact with to make this a sure thing? No matter what release will come next for this author, you can be sure to note me down in attendance.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.

Of course it's a 5 star book, it's Chelsea Curto - she never misses!

this was an absolute delight and I can't wait for everyone to meet and fall in love with Quincy and Sebastian like I did!

This book had me laughing, kicking my feet and keeping me on the edge of my seat. Chelsea always writes the perfect combo! And her love stories are always so hopelessly romantic with a perfect sprinkle of spice :)

There was never a dull moment. I'm such a slow reader but I flew through this book! I love the friendship group dynamic so much and can't wait to see their stories unfold separately. I'm hoping Mia and Cooper are next?

And the dynamic between the protagonists was just *chefs kiss*, their chemistry was off the charts and I ate up their banter. They were such fun protagonists and I'm so, so happy there was no third act break up!! They communicated so well and I love how their stories - both separate and together - developed.

also can we appreciate SEBASTIAN ugh we love a complete and total simp 🫶

I live in the UK so I know absolutely nothing about hurricanes and tornados, so I definitely learned something from this book! (I now know what a haboob is lol)

This is perfect for fans of the DC Stars fan. The story and characters had some similar tones which I loved, and the fact that they're interwoven a little warms my DC Stars-loving heart. I LOVED the little Maverick Miller Easter egg :)

So good!

chelsea curto genuinely never disappoints!!! the way i'm so in love with quincy and sebastian should probably be studied in some form because oh my WORD 🥹

this book tore at all of my heartstrings, and i loved watching the pair go from competitive rivals to lovers - chelsea wrote it so perfectly, and it felt so natural and real, which i find can be a difficult balance to get in books

there was tension, yearning (chelsea is the queen of male yearning) and so so many lovable characters, what more could you want from a romance? 💓

i also absolutely adored the whole friendship group, and i cannot wait to see how they evolve, more books plssss!!! 😌😌

plus it was so fun to learn more about the weather!! such a fun aspect to have in a romance books, and i'll be educating everyone on haboobs for years to come 🙂‍↕️

thank you so much to chelsea, pan mac and netgalley for the earc! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

“Want you to fuck me like you hate me” I AM FERAL, I love them the tension the chemistry the nicknames, the little notes. THE JOY.

Academic rivals since Sebastian became obsessed with weather and Quincy being utterly weather focused for always. Seeing them go toe to toe but the respect Sebastian showed Quincy in the industry showing her she is worthy and her voice matters 😭 I adored these two I really hope we get to see more from other characters in this book as well. chasing storms and each others hearts what a book.

In Stormy Weather is perfect if you love enemies to maybe friends to lovers, laugh out loud banter, and heart melting moments.

Quincy Monroe is everything I want in an FMC. She is powerful, intelligent, funny, and deeply caring. I loved how she challenges gender norms in STEM and calls out misogyny while still allowing herself to be vulnerable. Watching her stand her ground and succeed made it impossible not to root for her.

Sebastian Dunn is an elite book boyfriend. He is witty, hilarious, and completely gone for Quincy. Even when he gets things wrong, he owns it, apologizes, and grows. He supports Quincy without ever undermining her and truly hypes her up in the way she deserves.

Their banter and chemistry are unmatched. The history between them adds so much tension, and I loved seeing what they really thought about each other. The secretive aspect of their relationship made it even more fun.

The STEM side was such a highlight. I loved learning about storm chasing, tornadoes, and meteorology, and it blended perfectly with the romance, friendship, and emotional depth.

Also I need more of the side characters immediately 👀

If you love STEM romcoms with humor, heart, and tension, add this to your TBR asap. ☂️🌪️🌩️

Thank you so, so much to Pan Macmillan for this ARC of In Stormy Weather, Chelsea is such a beloved author to me & I can't quite believe I was able to read this before release!

This was such a fun & refreshing premise to read about - two rival meteorologists with a past as academic rivals covering a storm filled summer in Florida. Quincy feels so reminiscent of the women in the DC stars universe, so hard working & talented but not dealt the same cards as her male counterparts, one of which being Sebastian.

Where she has had to put in hours of studying storm patterns, build an organic following on social media & fight hard for the rooms she makes it into: Sebastian seems on the surface to have been handed every opportunity as the golden weather boy. Though it isn't all that it seems for him, trying to figure out his path as he faces a pretty extreme burnout from his job in New York.

The natural banter & chemistry between these two characters is truly unmatched, Sebastian always made sure Quincy knew her worth & then some even when they would argue. It was always an equal playing field to him, always in her corner even if she grimaced at the sight of him there. Chelsea does such an incredible job showing us so much of the characters through both their successes & their vulnerabilities, as well as having (similar to the DC stars) such a tight knit & loving friend group.

This was also TENSE. Both in the sense of the chemistry between our two main characters & the storms they chased, it added stakes where / was trying to get through it as fast as I can to make sure they both made it out unscathed. I can only imagine the experience of writing something like storm chasing, and doing it so well that it felt like a movie playing out in front of me.

All in all, I really loved this book. I am so proud of Chelsea for this & hope it gets the flowers it so rightfully deserves. The mix of hope for the future of women in male dominated fields & there being men like Sebastian out there who would encourage them every step of the way truly got me good

With the way some things played out with that beloved friend group (IYKYK)., I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for us 👀

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for the e-arc

“All’s fair in weather and war, Quinny baby.”

Well, Chelsea Curto is officially one of my all-time favourite authors, and this book just proves I will read anything she writes. Tornadoes? Weather? Couldn’t care less about these things and yet I absolutely devoured this.

I loved that Sebastian fell first and fell hard. There were so many tropes in here that I adore, and they were done so well. Chelsea always captures the struggles of a woman navigating a male-dominated career so authentically, and Quincy’s story was no exception; so well written and easy to connect with.

Her storytelling just hooks me every single time. The tension, the pacing, the emotional pull, I’m always in from start to finish. And the banter? Elite. Quincy and Sebastian together were just so good. Their back-and-forth had me smiling the whole way through.

Also, that little DC Stars Easter egg… 👀 (iykyk)

And now I need to know- are we getting a little sister x brother’s best friend moment next?? Because I am ready.

Absolutely loved this.

Where to start? I loved this book. In stormy weather was perfect! My heart melted the more I read. I couldn’t put this one down. Quincy and Sebastian are rivals to lovers, both working in the meteorology area.

Quincy is a badass woman in STEM.
She is passionate about her work, and she starts to gain more confidence in herself throughout this book. To put herself out there more, go for what she wants in life.
Especially with calling out misogyny and advocating for herself. She’s in a male dominated field, but she gradually becomes more assertive and confident in correcting these men. She knew exactly what she was talking about. Her knowledge is seriously impressive. I really loved the way Chelsea wrote Quincy, I think she portrayed a young woman in STEM really accurately.

I definitely learned a couple of things about the weather in general, loved this. There’s no hurricanes where I live but the amount of new things I picked up on that I didn’t know was really interesting. We also learn about just being vulnerable, love, and friendship. Learning about how to show up for who you love, embracing the vulnerability for the pay off, a beautiful relationship blossoming, people who see you for who you are, what it truly means.

I really liked Sebastian, he was such a sweetheart. He really is a pocketful of sunshine. The best book boyfriend. He is sweet, caring, and witty. He loves to get under Quincy’s skin, they have a lot of funny banter. I think he kind of knew somewhere deep down, he felt drawn to her. The way he stands up for Quincy, just straight off the bat. Not afraid to put these men in their place. He was also there to interview for the position too, but he didn’t care if him defending Quincy blew his chance for the job. I just fell in love with how amazing he was. I loved how he kept reiterating that she is ‘Dr. Monroe’ and not ‘Ms. Monroe’. Sebastian is a man who will show up, every single time, and genuinely supports Quincy. I appreciated him being vulnerable with Quincy, and confiding in her about the struggles he was facing.

They had such a beautiful relationship, it naturally developed between them. They had great banter and chemistry.

I’m really glad there was no third act breakup, I felt that these characters were very emotionally intelligent and excellent at communicating. Once they both admitted their feelings to themselves, and to each other, they were determined to make their relationship work.

Thank you so much to Chelsea Curto, Pan Macmillan, and NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.
It meant everything to have this opportunity, I adore Chelsea Curto. July 16th cannot come quick enough!! I really hope this is the start of a new series! I’m sensing runaway bride x firefighter romance for Mia and Cooper. We definitely need to see what will happen with Nate and Harlow.

- STEM romance
- He falls first
- Best friends brother
- FWB
- Weather romcom

I don’t even know where to start with this review.

I LOVE Chelsea Curto, and the moment this book was announced, I knew I’d love it. I just don’t think I expected how much I’d love it.

I’m genuinely in awe of this, Quincy and Sebastian are the perfect match. I couldn’t get over how obsessed he was with her from the start. And “Quinny baby” killed me off every single time. UGH! She was his haboob girl all along.

The friendships in this were amazing, too, and I’m gonna need more of these characters. Also, the mentions of the DC Stars series had me squealing! Especially Seb talking about when he got his tattoo.
I don’t know how much more I can say without it getting more spoilery than it already has, but read this. Especially if you already love Chelsea’s books.

What can I say, once again Chelsea Curto has pulled me in and made me fall in love with every character, well apart from Richard! (Iykyk)

I quickly fell in love with the strong independent woman Quincy is and her group of girls. There’s nothing I love more than girls hyping each other, protecting each other and supporting each other especially with the society we live in when so many ladies want to tear others down. Quincy does what she loves best and doesn’t let the male dominated world change that for her.

Sebastian is a fun and quick witted man, with the charm and banter. His in the spotlight but he sees Quin, he knows she’s the best and is a man who can admit when a woman is brilliant at her job.

The banter between Quin and Seb was to die for, I loved the back and forth, the belly laughs it gave me and it had me smiling and giggling like the hopeless romantic that I am. Each character had growth and I am so excited to see who’s story is next and I have a good guess of who it is.

Most of all I loved how this book had a huge part of Chelsea in it, I was learning as I was reading and every storm had me hooked and at the edge of my seat. Who knew that a hurricane could be soooo romantic, describing love like the weather 😍 I need to get myself a weather man 🤭

5 stars for Chelsea Curto's latest sensation!

This story is about two meteorologists, our FMC Quincy is a women in STEM, she's a genius with a PhD and hosts her own weather show online. Our MMC Sebastian is her best friends brother and her biggest rival since high school; who has always gone out of his way to one up her. During thus particular summer, Sebastian returns from New York to his home town in Florida for hurricane season. As the season progresses with a record breaking amount of storms, the two end up spending more and more time together and sparks fly - and I am not referring to the lightening storms!

Highly recommend if your a fan of Ali Hazelwood's steminist novels, I love the representation of women in STEM and Qunicy's struggles with being in her field are really going to resonate with a lot of readers. I do also LOVE the banter, it reminds me a lot of Emmy and Maverick from Face Off but is different enough that it doesn't feel the same. I also appreciate the references to Twister!

I really loved this book and I would recommend it - side note, I am hoping this will be a series because you do really end up loving some of the other characters and I would 100% read their stories!

Listen!!! I have no words to describe how much I loved this book!! I love Chelsea Curto’s books but this one? SO GOOD!!!!
This book felt different and fresh and I’m obsessed.
I loved everything about this one. The characters, the plot, the setting, the weather talk, the way it portrayed women in STEM, how it talked about the different ways women and men are treated in the workplace. Everything was perfect and beautifully done.
The romance is incredibly written, the characters are incredible (the main characters and the other characters in the book) and the spice was amazing. Sebastian was so down bad for Quincey that is was so fun to read.
Can’t wait for everyone to read it an fall in love with Quincey and Sebastian.

Thank you PanMacmillan and Chelsea Curto for the ARC for this one.

Quincy & Sebastian
Woman in STEM
Best Friend's Brother
Storm Chasing
Forced Proximity
Enemies to Lovers

This one is Chelsea's first full trad release and I've been so excited to read this one!

I absolutely love the storm chasing element of this book. It added a whole level of emotion and excitement to the book! & I love the stormy vibes throughout this one too!

I love how the connection between these two grows and evolves and I absolutely adore Sebastian!!!

I cannot wait to see what's next ❤️

Thank you to Pan Macmillian and to Net galley for this eARC!!

My gosh, where do I start!! Quincy and Sebastian had me in a chokehold from the get go. I loved the stem representation in this book, I loved how real it feels sometimes as a female in society, always seen as ‘less’ than a man and Chelsea did such a great job of representing this in her book and the troubles a lot of women face in modern society. I loved Quincy’s firey nature, her intellect but also her determination.

Oh Sebastian, what a guy and where to start! He has loved ‘Quincy baby’ since high school. I love how he tells her how beautiful and clever and deserving of all her success she is! He advocates for her, cheers her on. Even puts his own success of a job on the line to tell others how incredibly smart and deserving she is!! We all need a man like Sebastian. I loved the weather trope in this book. It felt so educational, especially as someone who doesn’t live in a place where these storms happen, I felt like the reality and devastation and danger of these storms was portrayed sensitively but accurately!

I loved every single thing about this book no notes!!!
I was secretly hoping Mia would ditch her fiancé for coop… but hey, maybe in another book?! ;)

There’s something about Chelsea Curto’s books that just has me flying from page to page. I’ve been following the author since she started out in early 2024 with the self-published DC Stars series, and I was instantly captivated. Having heard that she’s now been given the chance to go down the traditional publishing route – and having had a rather bad experience with another author over this in the past – I couldn’t pass this up and am more than grateful for this advance copy. Because what can I say, other than that Chelsea Curto manages time and again to sweep me away with her attention to detail and multi-faceted characters. Even though I’ve now come to recognise the pattern of her books, their structure and writing style, it never gets boring; instead, it creates a feel-good atmosphere. I can’t describe it any other way. I can’t recommend this book and this author highly enough, because Quincy and Sebastian are outstanding once again.

n Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto is an utter standout romance, and one of my top reads of the year so far!! Quincy Monroe is a brilliant, fiercely determined FMC who unapologetically challenges misogyny in STEM, while still allowing herself moments of vulnerability. Her passion for meteorology and the realism of her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field were incredibly well done. Sebastian Dunn is the ultimate green-flag MMC. He's witty, supportive, and completely DOWN BAD for Quincy. His respect for her, his willingness to stand beside her (not in her way), and their electric banter made their dynamic and their love story a complete delight to read.

The storm-chasing backdrop adds a fresh, engaging layer, balancing meteorology with adventure, tension, and heartfelt emotion. Alongside the romance, the story explores themes of ambition, fear, and being truly seen and supported. With strong side characters and addictive chemistry, this is a must-read for fans of STEM romances with substance, humour, and swoon-worthy moments. This is only the 2nd book by Chelsea that I've read (her Halloween novella was top tier!) but the nods to the DC Stars characters have me absolutely gnawing at the bars of my enclosure to read their series too!!!

Wow thank you for this early copy of In stormy Weather

I knew it was going to be an amazing read before I read it but flew through it loved Quincy and Sebastian there banter chemistry was everything

Would 100% recommend it to anyone and will definitely be reading this again

I have loved Chelsea Curto's writing for a while and this felt like returning to her comfort area. A beautiful love story between childhood (fr)enemies Quincy and Sebastian. This story really reminded me of BK Borison's writing style - so much angst and yearning as they find their path to loving each other out loud and without boundaries. Watching Sebastian realise how tough Quincy had it living in his shadow of being a male and afforded experiences she could only dream of really struck me - reading him sticking up for and supporting her was so heartwarming. I really hope we see them in more stories in the future.

I'm a big fan of Chelsea Curto's DC Stars books, and was excited to see this pop up: a rom-com featuring two weather-obsessed storm chasers. I wasn't disappointed, and I think this is probably my favourite book by her to date.

I usually enjoy books about women in STEM but sometimes there's a sense of the struggle being front and centre, with the love of the character's chosen field not fully fleshed out. Not here: as someone who originally trained as an environmental scientist, I was super impressed with the way the science was treated here - there was enough real substance that I really believed in Quincy, the FMC, as a independent scientist passionate about communicating her love of all things weather to the general public. The fear of not being enough was also very believable, and I loved that Sebastian was unwavering in being an exceptional ally, no matter how much he also enjoyed sparring with Quincy and getting under her skin. Their banter and rivalry was fertile ground for some great chemistry, and it was so much fun see them dodging the truth of their feelings for one another just as assuredly as they were chasing weather phenomena. I also loved the side characters, and was pleased to see that this looks to be part of a new series set in Oak Valley. And, while this is a standalone story, I enjoyed the little Easter eggs that connected it to Curto's DC Stars books :)

The perfect book for curling up with during a summer storm, for fans of BK Borison and Ali Hazelwood.

4.5 stars

🌧️ Rivals to lovers
🌧️ Best friend's brother
🌧️ He falls first

As a lover of both twister and twisters this was phenomenal and I really loved the rival meteorologist aspect and all the science behind the weather (big nerd alert).

Lexi is one of my favourite fmcs in the Chelsea Curto universe and I fear that Quincy is now at the top of the pyramid. I love a strong fmc who knows what she is capable of and pursues her special interests unapologetically and I really loved Quincy. Sebastian? Really struggling to find fulfilment in the job he used to love and totally In denial over his crush on his sister's best friend.

I really enjoyed the chase ( get it because of the storm chasing) and the overall progression of the rival to lover pipeline, it was done so seamlessly with banter, pining and so much forced proximity ( move over ‘one bed’ trope ‘one bathtub’ trope is coming for your crown).

I loved that Quincy was the Tyler Owen’s in this story and was willing to go headfirst into danger and how you could really tell how much she loves what she does. I also really enjoyed Sebastian’s character overall progression; he could’ve been an asshole but instead any chance he got he was very vocal over how much respect their peers should show to Quincy and how much she deserved to be in the room (and how lucky they were that she was).

I will never not read a Chelsea Curto book and despite being quite different from her other books, I really really loved this one a lot. In particular, I enjoyed the continued theme of an intelligent and capable woman in a predominantly male dominated field, that just kills it and proves how much of a badass she is and of course the mmc that’s so down bad for her and supports her loudly and proudly.

A huge thank you to NetGalley & Pan Macmillan for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻

Thank you to Net Galley, Chelsea and Pan MacMillan for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

I have been a fan of Chelsea from the moment I picked up Face Off last year and when I saw In Stormy Weather announced I was so excited to get to experience another world created by Chelsea, and it did not disappoint!

The premise is fantastic, our FMC and MMC are complex, companionate and caring (with a little bit of cockiness thrown in from Sebastian). This story has everything a good romance book needs and I was so happy there was a third act breakup!!

I couldn’t put this down and I truly got lost in the story so it’s an easy 5 stars from me!

This solidified that anything Chelsea writes, I will read!!

I knew I'd love this going in because if Chelsea Curto writes it, I'm going to read it and probably obsess over it 😅 it has you hooked so quick and there's plenty of intense weather moments to keep it that way ⛈️
I've read a few similar books since Twisters came out, but nothing really hit the spot like this one. Now just to hope for Cooper's story!
Some tropes/themes you can expect:
🌪️ Rivals to lovers
🌪️ Storm chasing
🌪️ Best friend's brother
🌪️ It's always been you
🌪️ Women in STEM

Chelsea Curto never misses👏🏻👏🏻

One of my fave tropes that Chelsea writes so well in all of her books is found family! The way she writes such beautiful friendships where they’re there for each other no matter what and are always celebrating each other!
This proved to be true again with this book and I just absolutely adored both friendship groups so much and the love they have for each other!

Sebastian Dunn, the man that you are.
This man was so different to how I expected him to be and i am so in love with him!
He loves his friends, his sister and of course Quincy🤭

Quincy Monroe is an icon. A woman in STEM with a PHD and knows what she’s talking about! She is so happy and living her dream, she loves the work she does and is the sweetest to everyone around her!

I loved watching Sebastian and Quincy fall in love. They have so much banter but at the heart of it all, Sebastian has so much respect of Quincy and is ready to defend her at a moments notice! He wears her merch, make sure he always has ketchup packets with him and is so in love with her.
They’re so cute together!!

Honestly had the best time reading this book and getting to know these characters! I really felt like i was experiencing the hurricanes and all their emotions with them!!

Another 5 star from Chelsea🤩

Thank you Pan Macmillan for the ARC!