This playlist is a vibrant, eclectic mix that mirrors the emotional journey within a book series that I'm writing. 

The inspiration for the soundtrack grew midway through when I started weaving in a few of my old poems and song lyrics, some written as far back as 1988. Those verses, once tucked away in journals, grew into songs that gave the novels a second life in sound. Each track captures a chapter of the journey—soaring highs, private heartbreaks, longing, and redemption—mirroring the emotional terrain of the books.

The result is a vibrant blend of soul, pop, and soft rock, with every song tied to a scene, a character, or a turning point in the story. Together, the novels and the music create a layered experience—one meant to be both read and heard.

Unveiled

“Ghost of December” was inspired by the deep, raw emotions that arise when two people stand at the crossroads of heartbreak and healing. The song captures the longing, the regrets, and the silent hopes both partners face when secrets threaten to tear them apart. It’s a testament to how the past can linger like a specter—haunting every unspoken word, every stolen glance—until the couple decides to confront it head-on.

At its core, “Ghost of December” is about finding the courage to let go of old wounds and embrace true, unconditional love. The couple reclaims the freedom to be themselves without judgment by choosing honesty and acceptance over fear. Through this journey, they learn that mending broken hearts requires vulnerability and trust—and that with no more secrets, love has the power to overcome even the darkest shadows of the past.

No blame, no victim, just raw truth.

Ghost of December

Burnin

Grace, 29, travels alone to Piha Beach in New Zealand, seeking clarity about her future. Years before, she was saved from a mugging by a local immigrant taxi driver who brought her home to his family. She grew close to them, especially their youngest son, Iakopo. Now, 10 years later, she falls hard for a mesmerizing stranger named Jacob—who tells her he is in his final year of law school only to discover he’s Iakopo, now 18 and still in high school. Devastated by the deception, their age gap, and her responsibilities as a CEO, she leaves. This song echoes their anguish, betrayal, and the crushing weight of forbidden love.

It's All A Big Lie

Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone

Why Is It So Hard

Breathe Me In V4.1 (Remix of 3.0)

This song is born out of one of the most shattering moments in the novel. Isaac lies in a hospital bed, caught between life and the grip of addiction, while Grace stands at the edge of her breaking point. She has poured out her love, her strength, her hope — but in this moment she realizes that no matter how much she wants to, she cannot fight his battle for him. The song carries both her desperate plea and her heartbreaking release: the tension between clinging to love and the painful acceptance that she must let go. It is the sound of a soul torn between hope and surrender, between devotion and survival.

Breathe Me In

This song was inspired by people very close to me who have faced the struggles of addiction. I’ve seen the pain of hiding, of wearing a mask, and of carrying guilt and shame. But I’ve also seen the courage it takes to keep going, and the hope that can rise out of even the darkest places. Stepping Into the Light is about embracing the truth, letting go of the past, and choosing to rise. It’s a reminder that healing happens one day at a time, that freedom and forgiveness is possible.

Stepping Into The Light Pam Hurley & Larry John McNally Lyrics Collaboration

I’m Pam Hurley, a former Travel & Hospitality Industry executive and entrepreneur. My professional journey has spanned business leadership, coaching, and luxury real estate development—but at heart, I’ve always been a storyteller. I believe everyone has a unique story, and my inspiration comes from real-life experiences, which I now weave into a historical fiction novel series and its accompanying musical soundtrack.

Announcing this project feels like opening both my diary and my record collection. The series is more than just novels I am writing; it is a living archive of original music, memory, and emotion.

My vision is for readers to step fully into the story world—reading the novels while listening along to the soundtrack—experiencing both mediums in conversation with each other. This marks the beginning of a journey told in words and melodies, one that invites readers to discover how music shapes memory, and how memory, in turn, can shape art.

Why Is It So Hard

Pam Hurley Moser - Lyricist