Music plays such an important role in my writing, without it I’d just be some girl who daydreams a lot. It's integral, I make a playlist for every book I write before I do the actual writing. I have to. The music informs almost every scene, and it certainly keeps me in the correct headspace for the scenes that require emotion. I've included my top five songs for ONE KILLER NIGHT that fueled the entire vibe of this book.
These dreams - Heart
This song inspired not only the meet-cute for ONE KILLER NIGHT, but also their first kiss. I listened on repeat. There was just something about the etherealness of the melody that felt like two people getting swept off their feet. It also reminded me of something random you’d hear in the middle of the night at a convenience store so that was perfect for the Goldie and Noah set up.
Diet Pepsi - Addison Rae
I don’t care what anyone says, this is the sexiest song of the year. It felt like lust, and desire all wrapped up in an autotuned summer with a breathy voice. I loved it, so it was the song that played on repeat when I wanted the scene to feel sexy and flirtatious. And since I write open door sex scenes it was important that the vibe stayed true between them.
Psycho killer - Talking Heads
I mean…I wrote a 90s slasher inspired dark romcom. How could I leave out the most iconic song’s exploration of the fragmented mind of a killer. It was especially useful while I was writing Noah’s part because I was creating a character everybody wants to root for but also distrusts and having a song speaking to the duality of a person was so inspiring.
I love you, please don’t hate me - Sam Fischer
This song was a tearjerker but felt so raw and real. It was so demonstrative of the relationship dynamic where people make mistakes, say something they don’t mean, or lie. And then all they’re left with is the desperation of hoping the person they love won’t stop loving them. It was so powerful and important.
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
This one feels a bit on the nose, but that’s the fun in it. It inspired one of the last chapters of ONE KILLER NIGHT where the culmination happens at a dance party. Albeit at an adult interactive horror camp. There’s definitely murder on the dancefloor but you’ll have to read ONE KILLER NIGHT to find out whose.
USA Today bestselling author Trilina Pucci cranks up the heat in this sexy slasher filled with dark family secrets, classic horror tropes, and banter as sharp as a deranged killer’s knife.
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It’s Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe’s trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she’s looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie’s favorite blue-eyed vampire. He’s there for candy, but it’s Goldie he can’t resist. When she invites him to her sister’s F/X company bash, he’s all in without a second thought.
The pair’s flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
Young Adult Suspense | Romance Comedy | Thriller Psychological [Montlake, On Sale: October 14, 2025, Trade Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781662531811 / ]
Trilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
Pucci's journey into the world of writing was born from impulse, a wild hare of a checkmark on her “what now” list, but what began as a petty whim (nobody thought she could do it) has blossomed into a profoundly fulfilling vocation. Now, she can't imagine her life without her beloved characters, devoted readers, and the vibrant reader community that surrounds her.
In every sentence, Pucci embodies a commitment to understanding and exceeding her readers' expectations, delivering narratives that pulse with passion and resonate with raw emotion. Through her words, she invites readers to escape into a realm of romantic escapades, where every encounter is as unforgettable as the last.
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