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  1. Tyler was gasping, coughing, his hands on the pavement.
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Dedication
  5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  6. PROLOGUE
  7. CHAPTER 1
  8. CHAPTER 2
  9. CHAPTER 3
  10. CHAPTER 4
  11. CHAPTER 5
  12. CHAPTER 6
  13. CHAPTER 7
  14. CHAPTER 8
  15. CHAPTER 9
  16. CHAPTER 10
  17. CHAPTER 11
  18. CHAPTER 12
  19. CHAPTER 13
  20. CHAPTER 14
  21. CHAPTER 15
  22. CHAPTER 16
  23. CHAPTER 17
  24. CHAPTER 18
  25. CHAPTER 19
  26. CHAPTER 20
  27. CHAPTER 21
  28. CHAPTER 22
  29. CHAPTER 23
  30. CHAPTER 24
  31. CHAPTER 25
  32. CHAPTER 26
  33. CHAPTER 27
  34. CHAPTER 28
  35. CHAPTER 29
  36. CHAPTER 30
  37. CHAPTER 31
  38. CHAPTER 32
  39. CHAPTER 33
  40. CHAPTER 34
  41. CHAPTER 35
  42. CHAPTER 36
  43. BEYOND THE STORY
  44. AFTERWORD
  45. SECRET PLAYLIST
  46. Copyright Page

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SECRET PLAYLIST

SECRET PLAYLIST

“Demons” by Imagine Dragons

While I had many songs that fired up my imagination for Adam and Quinn’s dance routine, this one seems to have stuck in my head. It’s so perfect for all the relationships explored in the book.

“Hey Pretty Girl” by Kip Moore

The first time I heard this song on the radio, I took a snapshot of my XM display so I could remember to buy it on iTunes. I knew it was going to be in this playlist, right from the first listen. Rough, raspy, sexy voice? Swoon-worthy lyrics? I mean, come on. This is the song I imagine Tyler playing for Quinn on his porch, the first night they spend together.

“Same Love” by Macklemore feat. Ryan Lewis

Many, many people suggested that I listen to this song when they found out what I was writing about. I loved it from the first listen. What a fantastic message. What a fantastic melody. I love every word.

“Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant

This song is simply . . . amazing. If you’re a Glee fan, it’s the song that Blaine sings while Karofsky is contemplating suicide after he’s unfortunately outed at school. It’s a powerful song, and I listened to it on repeat a dozen times while writing some of the more intense scenes with Nick and Adam.

“Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line

How can anyone not like this song? It’s so summertime-good-feeling. “Slide that little sugar-shaker over here . . .” Totally reminds me of Tyler and Quinn.

“Follow Your Arrow” by Kacey Musgraves

This song is all about being who you are and not letting other people’s expectations draw your life map. I should have had Adam play it on repeat for Nick.

“#thatPOWER” by will.i.am feat. Justin Bieber

This song really doesn’t have much to do with the book. I just listened to it about three bazillion times while writing. There were many times I wanted to get up and start dancing at Starbucks, just listening to this song.

“Bruises” by Train, feat. Ashley Monroe

I loved this song the first time I heard it. When Adam is teaching dance class, this is the song I imagine him using.

“Brave” by Sara Bareilles

If you haven’t heard this song, you need to go listen to it immediately. Go on. I’ll wait. It’s all about standing up to bullying, and it’s amazing.

“Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers

This song completely reminds me of Tyler and Quinn. You need to listen to understand.

“All This Time” by OneRepublic