Book Angel Booktopia: Musical Moments: Guest Post: Emma and Bennett's playlist on Shuffle by Lee Nichols

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Musical Moments: Guest Post: Emma and Bennett's playlist on Shuffle by Lee Nichols

It is my pleasure to welcome Lee Nichols to Book Angel Booktopia today. As you are probably aware I adore the Haunting Emma series (you totally know it is about me right [ ; D ]) So to have some of the play-list Bennett gave to Emma has completely made my day; and yes I have added them to my iPod. Imagine if you will Emma's play-list on shuffle, these are the first 5 songs to be played:

Mirror Ball by Elbow. This song always reminds me of the scene in Deception when Emma and Bennett walk through the dark village streets down to the harbor and he explains to her their shared history.

Acapella by Kelis. Emma actually listens to this song in Surrender. I love the idea of suddenly the world being lit up with color and music when you fall in love with someone.

Sandpaper Kisses by Marina Topley-Bird. This song is because it's complex and confused, like Bennett and Emma's relationship.

Moondance by Van Morrison. One of the cheesiest, best romantic songs of all time. Plus it's fall when Emma arrives in Echo Point, so it just fits.

Blindfold by Morcheeba. If only because I love the line, "I'm so mad to love you, And your evil curse."

Totally awesome, I hope you agree. Huge thanks to Lee for writing this post for me *hugs*

Seriously I cannot wait for Surrender - I love this series so so so much.

Title: Deception
Series: Haunting Emma #1
Author: Lee Nichols
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 5 Sep 2011

Synopsis: From Amazon

When Emma Vaile's parents leave on a mysterious business trip, it gives her the perfect excuse to be a rebellious teen. But then her best friend stops talking to her, the police crash her party and Emma finds herself in the hands of a new guardian, Bennett Stern, and on a plane to his museum-like mansion in New England. After enrolling at Thatcher Academy, Emma settles in by making friends with the popular crowd. She has memories of Thatcher she can't explain and strange visions are haunting her. Emma doesn't trust anyone any more - except maybe Bennett. But he's about to reveal a ghostly secret to her. One that will explain the visions ...and make Emma fear for her life.

Review here

Title: Deception
Series: Haunting Emma
Author: Lee Nichols
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 5 Sep 2011

Synopsis: From Amazon

Emma Vaile is the most powerful ghostkeeper in centuries. Which is great when she's battling the wraith-master Neos, but terrible when she's flirting with fellow ghostkeeper (and love interest) Bennett. When ghostkeepers fall in love, the weaker one loses all power, and that's something Bennett is not willing to accept. Heartbroken and alone, Emma tries to lose herself in school. A new team of ghostkeepers has arrived - one a snarky teen boy, the other a visiting scholar - and Emma finds solace in training for the battle against Neos. But as the team grows stronger, they are threatened by an unknown force. As chilling and page-turning as Deception, this sequel will grab readers and hold them to the last page. No one is safe from suspicion as Emma closes in on the traitor.

Review here