He sold his soul for rock and roll. Now, the bill has come due.

In 1973, Ryder turned a wild dream into a band that defined his life. Seven years later, Rydin’ High is a success, and love between Ryder and his bassist wife, Reine, is magnetic.

Their love burns hot—but so do their tempers. Reine is not the only one who loves Ryder; Pepper has always stood beside him, hiding feelings too powerful to ignore forever.

Beneath the music, lust and broken promises lurks something darker still: a bargain made years ago. Soon, Ryder will learn whether love, loyalty, and music are enough to save him from a never-ending, inescapable fate.