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Music is both an inspiration for my writing and an anthem for my stories. I often get sidetracked from what I should be doing by a song lyric that sends me scrambling to write a scene. Each chapter of every one of my books has a song name as the chapter's title, and the lyrics and/or rhythm matches the vibe of what's happening with the plot at that time.
On this page, you'll find not only the playlist for each book in one central location but also the title of the song that either inspired the story to be written or best represents the theme of the book. I truly hope you enjoy the music and find some new artists or songs to love. I also hope you'll reach out to me via email or social media to share a song you think I should write a book about. I'm always looking for the next book inspiration. #booksinspiredbysongs
"Wreckage"
Performed by Nate Smith
AFTER ALL THE WRECKAGE
"Today was a Fairytale"
Performed by Taylor Swift
CHARMING AND THE CHERRY BLOSSOM
"Ain't Always the Cowboy"
Performed by Jon Pardi
THE LAST ONE YOU LOVED
"A Little Bit Trouble"
by Brothers Osborne
THE LAST PROMISE YOU MADE
"Fix What You Didn't Break"
Performed by Nate Smith
THE LAST DANCE YOU SAVED
"Mr. Perfectly Fine"
Performed by Taylor Swift
PERFECTLY FINE
"Ghost Story"
Performed by Carrie Underwood
LOST IN THE MOONLIGHT
Rest of the series is TBD
"Slipped Away"
Performed by Avril Lavigne
SWAN RIVER PREQUEL
"Secret"
Performed by Heart
CHERRY BRANDY
"Sweet Creature"
Performed by Harry Stiles
SWEET MEMORY
"False God"
Performed by Taylor Swift
BLUE MARGUERITE
"Yours Alone"
Performed by The Brothers Bright
GREEN JEWEL
"Mastermind"
Performed by Taylor Swift
ROYAL HAZE
"Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset"
Performed by Luke Bryan
GUARDED DREAMS
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams"
Performed by Green Day
DAMAGED DESIRES
"Bruises"
Performed by Lewis Capaldi
FORGED BY SACRIFICE
"Done"
Performed by Chris Janson
BRANDED BY A SONG
"Ocean"
Performed by Lady A
AVENGED BY LOVE
"We're Not Friends"
Performed by Ingrid Andress
TRIPPED BY LOVE
"What About Now"
Performed by Daughtry
UNMASKED DREAMS
"Falling In Love With You Again"
Performed by Imelda May
CROSSED BY THE STARS
"Kingdom Come"
Performed by Demi Lovato
DISGUISED AS LOVE
"Mary's Song (Oh, My, My, My)"
Performed by Taylor Swift
MY LIFE AS A COUNTRY ALBUM
"Little Bird"
Performed by Ed Sheeran
MY LIFE AS A POP ALBUM
"Everybody's Broken"
Performed by Bon Jovi
MY LIFE AS A ROCK ALBUM
"Drunk Girl"
Performed by Chris Janson
MY LIFE AS A MIXTAPE
"All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Performed by Lady A
MY LIFE AS A HOLIDAY ALBUM
"Love I've Found In You"
Performed by "Lady A"
In MY LIFE WITH CAM
My Life as an Album Box Set
"Unbroken"
Performed by Tim McGraw
In THE HURRICANE
Anchor Novel Box Set
See all the songs in LJ's books on this Google Sheet with links to the Spotify Playlists
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