Zak Parker is determined to make a name for herself in the music industry. But all her dreams come to a screeching halt when her band’s lead singer overdoses months before Saint of Spades is scheduled to star in a televised battle-of-the-bands competition.
She’s ready to say goodbye to the breakout opportunity of a lifetime—a recording contract, tour, and prize money—when a sequence of bad luck leads her to a party she doesn’t want to be at, the stuck-up jock she thought she’d never have to see again… and his unexpectedly amazing voice.
Chase Payton is done dreaming. Drafted to the pros before he could toss his graduation cap, hockey was his entire life. Until a career-ending accident derailed everything he imagined for his future.
Lost and detached, Chase is just beginning to leave his house again when he runs into the one who would have gotten away… if he ever had her in the first place. Talented, witty, and stubborn as hell, Zak may be exactly what he needs to find a new direction. And to find himself again.
Curious about the music that inspired elements of the story, scenes, and characters' personal tastes? Or if you're just looking for an amazing next listen, check out these songs.
“November Rain”
Guns N Roses
“It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)”
The Rolling Stones
“Crazy”
Aerosmith
“Hells Bells”
AC/DC
“Plush - Acoustic”
Stone Temple Pilots
“Slaves and Bulldozers”
Soundgarden
“I Will Buy You A New Life”
Everclear
“Feel Like Makin' Love”
Bad Company
“Still of the Night”
Whitesnake
“Angel”
Aerosmith
“What's Up?”
4 Non Blondes
“No More Tears”
Ozzy Osbourne
“Ace of Spades”
Motorhead
“And the Cradle Will Rock”
Van Halen
“Fade to Black”
Metallica
“I'm The Only One”
Melissa Etheridge
“Cherub Rock”
The Smashing Pumpkins
“I Want It All”
Queen
“Crazy On You”
Heart
“Thorn In My Pride”
The Black Crowes
“Live and Let Die”
Guns N Roses
“Down In A Hole”
Alice In Chains
“Hotel California”
The Eagles
“Good Times Bad Times”
Led Zeppelin
“Cryin'”
Aerosmith
“Hot Blooded”
Foreigner
“Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back”
Meat Loaf
“Kittens Got Claws”
Whitesnake
“Sex Type Thing”
Stone Temple Pilots
“Drive”
Incubus
This novel and series explores concepts and themes relevant to the time, setting, and characters. Including: explicit language, explicit sex, drug and alcohol use, death/grieving, and discussions pertaining to sexism, homophobia, ableism, and depression.