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Stormz Rising

By: Nicky James
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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He was the lightning to my thunder, different in every way, yet we were inextricably linked.

A storm rages inside Gale. He’s drowning in secrets and failing at every turn. A life in the seminary didn’t work out. A degree in atmospheric science wasn’t what he had hoped. Closeted and insecure, overshadowed by his outgoing twin sister, Gale’s only happiness comes from photographing nature. Ozrik’s life is a series of lightning strikes. Suffocating under the thumb of a mother with a mental illness, he rebels by chasing tornadoes. Fearless and reckless, he risks his life simply to feel alive. When Ozrik’s chase team gets noticed by a television producer who wants to turn his hobby into a reality show, Ozrik jumps at the chance. Getting paid to chase tornadoes might be his ticket to freedom. Until he learns that his team isn’t the sole contender.

A rival group of chasers has also been selected. What was meant to be a life-changing opportunity turns into a competition that could be the end of Ozrik’s team for good.

He was born for this. As the wind begins to blow, and the season ramps up, Ozrik’s ready to prove himself.

Except that the storm he ends up chasing is unlike any he’s encountered.

It swirls inside the heart of a complicated man.

A storm with the power to destroy him.

©2026 Nicky James (P)2026 Nicky James
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OH..... WOW..... Stormz Rising by Nicky James is Absolutely Brilliant amazing story electric journey these guys go on and a Truly Outstanding narration by Nick J Russo as always simply Fantastic love the way he brings Ozrik & Gale to life its so captivating and Brilliant recommend so much.

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If you're looking for thrills, drama, and slow-burn goodness, Stormz Rising is here to deliver. With this book, Nicky James captured the daredevil, thrill-seeker, adventurous side of two crews of storm chasers while staying true to the slow-build, emotional romance that made me first fall in love with her writing. I thought the premise of the story was exciting -- two rival storm chasing teams pitted against each other for the chance at reality television roles -- and the execution was better than I could have imagined. From tense tempers to secret rendezvous, adrenaline pumping chases and quieter reflections, Stormz Rising kept me entertained and eager to learn more about the characters the further along I went.

Oz, the leader of Twisted Fates, and Gale, the twin brother of the Wind Riders' leading lady, couldn't have been more opposite in personality. At a first glance you would think there's no way the two could find common ground, but Gale had storms brewing inside him that Oz was drawn to. My heart ached for Gale several times throughout this book -- his turmoil, anxiety, and internalized fears overwhelmed him to the point that he regularly isolated himself from the rest of the world. The only place he felt more free to express himself was through his camera, at least until Oz came along. Oz was charismatic, brash, and bold, but surprisingly sweet when Gale needed to take things at his own pace. He recognized something in Gale the first time they met, and that hook kept pulling the two of them together throughout the rest of the book. I quickly grew invested in the slow, simmering connection building between them. Gale was almost painfully skittish around Oz initially, convinced he had some ulterior motive, and it was incredibly rewarding to see the two of them build a safe space for exploring. Their budding romance took place over exhilarating storm chases, quiet car rides, and copious hours spent outside under the stars. I love the way Nicky James layered the reality show drama against bite-size character backstory reveals, pacing out the journey so that I felt I was gradually getting to know everything that had shaped Oz and Gale into the men they were in present day. Oz's situation with his mother was particularly complicated to unpack, and I was pleasantly surprised by the progress the two of them made towards the end of the book. The external pressures of the TV show cameras and anticipation over who would be picked for the second season drove the story along to its natural climax, and it was gratifying to see both crews come out changed for the better. Oz and Gale ended up being a driving force for the best possible outcome, and I was really satisfied by the way their narrative and romance left off!

Thrills, drama, and slow-burn romance

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Story: A super interesting premise of storm chasers as MCs - you don't see that often and I love exploring new ideas people have for their lives :D
Nicky James created a riveting story with her trademark complicated characters and fascinating personalities. I was very hard pressed to put the book down!
Narration: Great performance, no issues at all.

Electric!

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What a ride!
I felt like I was living the chase with the characters, the tension and excitement pouring out of my 🎧.
Nick J Russo's voice rising and falling together with the tension between the characters made for an excellent audio.

I felt like I was amongst the storm chasers.

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This was so good!! Oz and Gale share a great chemistry. I like how their relationship develops, their adventures were dangerous and entertaining. Nick J. Russo was an amazing narrator, wow!!! I love how he brought this characters to life, I highly recommend this audio!!

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