The Scene: The green flash.
Fun fact. This is one of two songs (the other is "Sorta Like Fate") that are featured on more than one book's playlist. This song was also included on the Kiss Me playlist, and Aiden's feelings are even stronger now. He wants to be the one to love her. To show her what true love is.
"Honey and the Moon" by Joseph Arthur "I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for one special girl."
The Scene: This one's for you.
When Brooklyn calls and he's won the tournament. His song is sad. It talks of the sea, dreams, and them.
"If I Lose Myself Tonight" by Alesso vs OneRepublic "A deep within my soul, heartbreakingly beautiful kind of love."
The Scene: From the beginning.
Aiden is breaking down Keatyn's walls. But should she allow herself to love him? She wants to have a life with him.
"Daylight" by Maroon 5 My brain is still counting down-ticking and ticking- the hours and, now, the minutes until I have to say goodbye.
The Scene: Sorta like fate.
I feel so bad for Keatyn here. The time keeps ticking. Their last night. She can't sleep. She knows she's going to tell him goodbye.
"The Spark" by Afrojack "Now if I could just put in words how I felt when I first met her."
The scene: Sorta like fate.
Damian being adorable talking about him and Peyton. This is also the scene where he and Keatyn collaborate on writing the song, "Sorta Like Fate".
"Never Say Goodbye" by Hardwell & Dyro "I thought about faking my death. Even about killing myself."
The Scene: I wish none of us had to leave.
Oh, she doesn't want to say good-bye to Aiden. But she can't be afraid to live. Or die.
"I Finally Found You" by Enrique Iglesias ft. Sammy Adams "I just wanted to be able to say goodbye."
The Scene: I wish none of us had to leave.
Another song with Sammy Adams. Once again, Aiden for Moon Boy! This song is so Keatyn and Aiden from Aiden's point of view. He has to go with her because she has his heart. Love these lyrics. He finally found the girl he wished on the moon for.
Hate Me: The Soundtrack "Against the World" by Michael S. & Morgan Page "It's the thought of not being here with you that makes me cry."
The Scene: Say yes.
Love that with Aiden she feels like it's them against the world, and something she desperately needs right now as she gears up for her battle with Vincent.
"Faint" by Linkin Park Be strong, Keatyn. It's time for you to take charge.
The Scene: Got blown up.
This is the scene where she tells Garrett that she's taking charge of the Vincent situation. And she tells them her plan. This is a very bold move, and she has to be confident and pretend to have it all together.
"All of You" by Peter Thomas "Oh, I don't know. Maybe I'm just mad at myself."
The Scene: I hate the internet.
Keatyn finds out that Chelsea texted Aiden over break, and he won't tell her what she said. But they work through it.
"Lie to Me" by Cole Plante "Don't say it. I can't hear it. Not right now."
The Scene: Back to shore.
This song is sad. I think it's really a break-up song, but for Keatyn it's about so much more. She wants Brooklyn to lie to her. She doesn't want to hear about the other girl because Brooklyn represents home to her. The beach. She needs to know that he's in this fight with her. And he maybe isn't really.
"Without You" by David Guetta "I can't believe you would bail on me like this! I need you!"
The Scene: Liquidity Then Brooklyn tells her that he can't help her with the hostile takeover, and she's so upset. She feels lost. She doesn't think she can do it without him.
"Feel Good" by Goldhouse "I thought they'd make you feel better."
The Scene: You come to me.
And then there's Aiden, who wants to do nothing but help her. He doesn't want to see her cry. He wants to make her life perfect.
"Kick Out the Epic Motherf**ker" by Dada Life I draw a little crowd, which makes me dance a little naughtier.
The Scene: Fireball shots.
Keatyn goes to the club to see Vincent and dances in the cage in front of him. This is a fun party song perfect for the setting. Also, this song has a story. Molly McAdams and I went on a road trip to Atlanta a few years ago for a reader get together with Kyla (K.A.) Linde. My daughter made me a "great playlist" of songs. This was literally an epic playlist as it went on for hours and hours (It's an eleven hour drive.) It was now morning. We decided not to stop but were getting tired and crabby. We stopped at McDonalds and when we were pulling out of the parking lot with our food, this song came on. Neither of us had ever heard it before, but when the first set of lyrics build up to the epic part and there's all that bass, we both started head banging in the same way at the same time. We died laughing. And then had to listen to it a million times so we could learn the words...and stay awake.
"Marry Me" by Jason Derulo I swear, I just forgot how to breathe.
The Scene: Gritty, raw performance.
Aiden asks Keatyn to go to winter formal at the top of a homemade Eiffel Tower at sunset. More foreshadowing for sure, but I was nervous to have this on the playlist at this point. The debate about who she would choose was hot. People were passionate about both Brooklyn and Aiden being right for her. And here, with this song, Aiden is telling you exactly what's going to happen. He's going to ask her to marry him-at, you guessed it, Top of the Eiffel Tower at sunset.
"Young Forever" by Jay Z "You two are having entirely too serious a conversation."
The Scene: Control in the chaos.
The gang is at Stockton's partying, but Keatyn and Aiden are discussing the girl who hugged Brooklyn after he surfed. She is telling him that if it weren't for the stalker, that girl would have been her. It's the moment when she realizes that Aiden is the calm in her chaos.
"Best Day of my Life" by American Authors "This has been the best birthday."
The Scene: Kinda bossy.
Aiden's birthday where she rents out a racetrack for him as a gift. He tells her it's the best day of his life. Plus, she's wearing jeans. And he likes them.
"Enjoy the Ride" by Krewella "It's about to get crazy!"
The Scene: Look outside.
A sweet moment where Aiden wakes Keatyn up to show her the snow that has fallen. And although she's afraid of what she's about to do, with Aiden, she just has to enjoy the ride.
"Collide" by Jake Miller "Maybe you should unzip my pants. Get a better feel."
The Scene: I'm not ready for that.
Oh, get ready for some sexy K & A times. I think this song is the perfect song for them. Because, it's about time these two collide. I see this from Aiden's point of view. I love how it talks about the stars lining up for them. And it's a fun song they could dance to.
"Should've Been a Cowboy" by Toby Keith A softly playing song catches my attention and stirs up a childhood memory.
The Scene: Something up his sleeve.
This song makes Keatyn cry. She used to listen to it with her dad, and she wants so badly to tell Aiden about him.
"Laser Light" by Jessie J But when I get to the top of the stairs, I can barely believe my eyes."
The Scene: Something up his sleeve.
The Christmas tree scene! Love how the song talks about how he took her breath away. And how Aiden is like a light for her, making her feel fantastic, safe, and like she might survive this all. Especially when the tree is basically their story.
"Shush" by Rachele Royale "Panties. I win."
The Scene: Lied myself into a corner.
H.O. Double T, Hot. This is the hottest scene Aiden and Keatyn have shared up until this point. This is a song I listened to a lot when writing their love scenes. It's a sexy, hot song. Just like they are together.
"Intoxicated" by The Cab "The only word that accurately describes it is intoxicating."
The Scene: Lied myself into a corner.
Aww, Aiden. He is intoxicated by Keatyn. Love this song. Love them.
"Punishment Time" by Korn There is nothing. Just. Emptiness. Loneliness. Despair.
The Scene: Straight out of a movie.
Well, after the love fest and sexy times in New York, the shit starts hitting the fan. Keatyn is devastated when one of the dancers from the club is killed. And the way she is found is clearly a message. Keatyn feels horrible, and this song I picture as Vincent singing. Like he's punishing her.
"Reload" by Sebastian Ingrosso "You couldn't have known it was going to happen."
The Scene: Straight out of a movie.
At what feels like her lowest point, Keatyn has to just pick herself up and keep going. And she gets through it with help and advice from both Riley and Aiden.
"In the End" by Black Veil Brides "You've done everything exactly the way I requested, right?"
The Scene: Madder than a wet hen.
I'm pretty sure I listened to this song about a million times in writing these last two books so I could get this feeling, her mood, just right. It's Keatyn thinking about what's going to happen to her in the end. Will she survive? And if she doesn't, who will tell people about her life? Who will remember her? At this point in the story, she is still lying to everyone at Eastbrooke, especially Aiden. This is the scene specifically where she signs the papers to buy the land that she wants to give Aiden so he can live out his dream. She also gives her attorney a letter to give Aiden when she dies, so he will know how she felt. And what this land means to her. After this scene, she's better. She's not as afraid to die anymore. And then she goes to face Vincent again.
"Trouble" by Neon Jungle "This utter chaos is for you!"
The Scene: Madder than a wet hen.
I love the straight-out-of-a-movie stunt that she and Riley came up with for when she goes back to the club to honor the dancer. This song is perfect. She's back dancing in the cage. She's telling Vincent she's going to be his worst nightmare. That she is trouble. A hurricane. And that trouble is going to start raining down on him.
"Awake and Alive" by Skillet Strong arms pull me into a coffin.
The Scene: Madder than a wet hen.
Can you imagine what it must have felt like for Keatyn to get put into that coffin in front of Vincent? How scared she must have been. And I love this song because it feels like Vincent and Keatyn could be singing it to each other-both of them thinking it's their time and not wanting to back down.
"Freaks" by The Royal I look at the long bar, knowing it wouldn't take much convincing to get the girls up there with me.
The Scene: Girls dancing.
Another cute song by The Royal. Perfect for the Naughty Christmas party at Stocktons. And for dancing on the bar.
"Dare You" by Hardwell I'm seriously considering dragging his ass out of here this second.
The Scene: Follow my script.
Winter formal. Keatyn and Aiden sharing their last perfect dance before they go back to the hotel for a perfect night.
"Liar Liar" by Avicii I've been stalked and kissed and dated and loved, but now I can see it clearly on their faces. Hate.
The Scene: Follow my script.
But when Whitney is going to do something horrible to Peyton, Keatyn does something incredible for her friend. She tells the truth about herself, but then lies about why. Oh, yeah, and Aiden walks out.
Other playlists from Hate Me: Aiden's Loft Shuffle Get Me: The Soundtrack Because this was the last book in the series, I didn't put quotes on the playlist due to spoilers.
"Find You" by Zedd The Scene: Epic, weed-induced dream.
This song so fits Keatyn and Aiden at this point. It talks about dancing. About how they will find each other in the end. Love it.
"Meet Me At The Beach" by Twisted Dreams The Scene: Meet me at the beach.
Adorable.
"Sorta Like Fate" by Twisted Dreams The Scene: Words that fill my pages.
Aww, this is the perfect song for this scene, and I'm so happy you get to hear it.
"Lightning" by The Wanted The Scene: Glimpse of the future.
Because I always think of lightning and Aiden and how electrical his feelings for Keatyn are, it's no surprise that there are two songs on this playlist with the same title. They are quite different songs, however. This one talks about how when their lips touch it's like they come to life. And how when they touch it's like they are playing around with lightning. It's a very fitting song for when Keatyn and Aiden are in the gazebo in France, and their first time. "Our kissing changes from sweet to passionate, then to almost frantic. I feel volatile, like I could explode, combust, or ignite. His hands are in my hair, my tongue is swirling against his, and my head totally filled with cotton candy. I can't think. I can only feel. The fire that is Aiden."