From the moment Jessie Durango wrapped her hands around a pair of drumsticks, she knew her destiny. When she’s not working in her brother’s auto shop she’s devoted to Nuclear Boots—and the band is about to break out of Chicago’s rock scene.
English professor Zoey Carmichael isn’t the mosh pit type, but she’s drawn to the music and message of Nuclear Boots, and smitten with the attentions of the lead vocalist, Neal. But it’s drummer Jessie who arouses feelings that take Zoey utterly by surprise.
Years of hard work might turn into the big time that Jessie and her best friend—Neal—have always dreamed of. But now Jessie’s dreams include something else entirely…