For You – Keith Urban
As we get tiny glimpses into Tyler's life while he's deployed, parts of this song bring two different scenes together in my mind. One begins on page 39 and the other on page 151.

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Fallin' for You – Colbie Caillat
Major Spoiler Alert! Amanda’s been in denial about her attraction to Eric from the moment they first met. Even though she’s been unsure about the status of her relationship with Tyler, she’s always been devoted to him. That is… until she receives his letter. This song would be perfect for a music montage recapping Amanda and Eric’s story — right up to their run-in in the barn during the thunderstorm. ;)

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La Vie en Rose – Ryan Avery
A violin on the street corner, the Eiffel Tower, sunset. sigh

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Kiss a Girl – Keith Urban
Minor Spoiler Alert! Eric Bridwell is finally starting to believe that the broken heart Hannah left him with has healed enough to move on. (Their story is coming after Season of Faith!) He was determined to stay in the friend zone and give Amanda space after Tyler, but when they arrive in Paris together, it’s hard for him to hold back.

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The Longest Time – Billy Joel
This would be a fun music montage from Eric’s point of view as he and Amanda share a day of sightseeing in Paris.

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Serenade – Joseph Haydn
Amanda is having a special moment with her mom before Phoebe’s wedding begins — this song plays in the background.

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A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
This love song brings tears to Amanda’s eyes as she begins to walk the aisle as Phoebe’s bridesmaid.

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I Get to Love You – Ruelle
Phoebe walking down the aisle to this love song, with her soon-to-be husband waiting at the altar — it’s such a tender moment. The whole event is filled with Amanda’s thoughts… and a few sweet glances exchanged with Eric.

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Yours If You Want It – Rascal Flatts
Eric chuckles as the classical dinner music fades into country and the newlyweds hit the dance floor. He didn’t realize Phoebe was, as Amanda put it, “the biggest country music fan in the world.” He quietly admits he’d been hoping to dance with Amanda to something by Nat King Cole.

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Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
Amanda partners with the DJ to surprise Eric with a romantic dance after the bride and groom’s grand exit.

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Stars – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Spoiler Alert! In chapter 24, Amanda returns to Nathan’s Mountain. This scene still tugs at my heartstrings — even after knowing what happens for twenty years! If there were a film version of Season of Deception, I imagine Amanda putting the groceries away (around page 266), stepping out onto the porch, and this song beginning to play. Can you see it?

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Schubert’s Impromptu in E-flat Major – Franz Schubert
Amanda falls asleep to this song just before some unexpected visitors arrive on Nathan’s Mountain. (This track wasn’t on Spotify, so I added the video version — I used to write to this very CD years ago. The way the firelight danced to this music was just… magical. ❤️)

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Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC
Stuck between Tyler and Eric in the cab of Tyler’s truck on the way from Nathan’s Mountain to NYC, Amanda is fighting to stay awake. She reaches for the radio, hoping to find something energizing. When she stumbles on this favorite throwback from her boy band days, she starts to sing — but is quickly outvoted and has to give up DJ duties.

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Moonlight Sonata – Ludwig van Beethoven
Not really feeling Amanda’s musical picks, Tyler compromises his country preference and lets Eric find a classical station. As the dial lands on this song, the hum of the truck and the music work their magic — Amanda is soon fast asleep.

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La Vie en Rose – Louis Armstrong
See the entry below.

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What Hurts the Most – Rascal Flatts
Back in NYC, the three are regrouping in Eric’s new condo when La Vie en Rose comes on the classical station. It sparks an awkward moment between Eric and Amanda… and Tyler doesn’t miss the exchanged looks. Eric quickly switches to a country station, landing on this song. Tyler raises an eyebrow and says, “Yeah, if that last tune wasn’t working for you guys, I gotta tell you this one isn’t working for me.”
Amanda wonders if Tyler ever listened to this song after finding out about her and Eric’s engagement. Did it make him think about how things might have turned out… if only he’d told her how he felt before he left?

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