by Hadley Quinn
“Kiss This”- I honestly had never heard this song before until after this book was complete. I was in my car when it came on and I really had to laugh out loud. It was Camryn all the way. I like feisty female characters. Even more, I like feisty girls that are witty. Even more than that, I like witty, feisty girls that can be really sweet. Camryn was sometimes angry but she had good reason. No way did she want any man to easily win her over. She knew the pain and heartache she harbored sometimes came out a bit aggressively, and sometimes she’d even catch herself being a little too unfair in that aspect. Oftentimes it’s hard to find a fair balance when it comes to protecting our hearts, but when you combine that with intolerance to disrespectful men, you have Camryn “Kiss This” Jacobs.
“Howlin’ For You”- Ahh, when a guy finds that girl that he can’t stop thinking about, sometimes it’s a pitiful howling of sorts to be with her. Teague was not the type to make an ass of him self over a girl, but once Camryn stepped into his life, things shifted a little. He was enamored with her from the start, but after a deception of the worst kind, he was a little more than cautious. Things in his personal life were revealed gradually. His family and his past with Kate weren’t things he was able to bring up in the first week or two of knowing Camryn. The information started to unfold rather naturally and he chose to let it be that way. He didn’t trust Camryn, or any female for that matter, but she’d made such an impression on him so quickly, he couldn’t stand to be without her.
“Between The Raindrops”- Yum, yes I picture the scene in the rain between Teague and Camryn. Sexy and passionate, and full of love and forgiveness. But beyond that, this song is so much more in an everlasting sense. The ups and downs. Endurance. Living life. Sharing the pain and the joy together. What I love about Teague and Camryn is that they both give and take. That is such an essential part of a lasting relationship. When you are able to accept help, enjoy compliments, and most of all, love unconditionally… You’re ready to face anything life throws at you. It becomes a journey together, not just a companionship for survival.
“Madness”- I think I could listen to this song a dozen times a day and never get tired of it. It makes me think of Teague when Camryn told him she knew about Chase. He pretty much freaked out without even realizing it. He feared that the things that almost killed him once before would now threaten his happiness with Camryn. He was still torn in two when it came to the situation with Chase. Sometimes you can’t resolve an issue in your life when you don’t even know what needs to be resolved. But once he confronted his father and the panic wore off, Teague finally realized that Camryn was more important to him that anything else in his life. Perhaps he already knew this, but when he was finally forced to share a part of him he’d spent a year trying to bury, the love he shared with Camryn prevailed, and Teague knew that letting her in all the way was the only form of healing he would ever need.
“Never Stop”- Whether you’ve heard of Safetysuit or not, this band is one of my absolute favorites. It doesn’t matter where I’ve seen them perform—if I see them live, on a video, or hear them on my stereo—they put so much heart into everything they do. These guys are fun. They are sweet. They are honest. This song is actually my favorite love song ever. It is simple in the best way. It is passionate. There is no confusion, it’s blatant. It’s beautiful. There is nothing better than an honest declaration of love. Knowing how much I crush over Safetysuit, my husband surprised me one night and performed for me an acoustic cover of this song. I freaking cried. It’s gorgeous. I’ve even heard SS perform this song acoustic and it is so damn moving. But enough about me and my fondness for bold affirmations… This time I dedicate this song to Teague and Camryn. They deserve it.