The Future Saints - a band on the verge of success deals with devastating loss.

Hannah Cortland is the lead singer of the Future Saints, a rock band from California that hasn't lived up to its early promise. Besides disappointing album sales, the band is struggling with the sudden and tragic death of their manager. Their record company assigns Theo Ford, known as "The Fixer," to manage the band and get them back on track, as they are under contract for one more album. If they can't recover, the label will drop them. However, when Theo hears one of their new songs at a small venue in their hometown, inspired by the deep grief Hannah is feeling, it is clear that the band is worth saving. A viral video of the performance confirms that Hannah and her bandmates Ripper and Kenny, with Theo's help, could be headed for stardom. To Hannah, Theo is just a suit, thinking only of company profits and a potential promotion. While Hannah grieves, Theo harbors the pain stemming from a father who walked out on the family. Can they help each other heal?

The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead is a hit. Winstead became a must-read author after her 2021 debut, In My Dreams I Hold a Knife, and she has continued to write dark, chilling stories as well as swoony romance. Now, contemporary fiction is on the list of genres she has conquered. With an engaging setting in the music industry, this is an emotional tale about family relationships, navigating grief, and pursuing your dreams. This book grabbed me from the start and didn't let me go, hitting all the right notes. 

Many thanks to Atria Books for the advance.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Contemporary Fiction.

Publication Date: January 20, 2026.

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