Music (just like writing) remains a deeply personal form of creative expression. When writing MS. PEACOCK’S MISTLETOE SOCIETY, I wrote about the importance of second chances and courage. Sometimes for ourselves and sometimes for others. As always, the playlist wasn’t far behind. Hint: The songs below are tied to the book’s plot.
"Linger”
The Cranberries
When we first meet Ms. Peacock, she’s still recovering from a long, epic love. A romance that lingers in her bones. The song "Linger” perfectly embodies her unwillingness to move forward, even though she has so much to embrace in her near future. The lyrics also emphasize our stubborn heroine’s steadfast personality and sensitive nature (even though she tries her best to show a tough exterior).
“Rhiannon”
Fleetwood Mac
As the novel progresses, we begin to see the importance of strong female friendships and inner courage. Ms. Peacock starts to embrace her new team while attempting to unravel one of the most mind-boggling mysteries that her small but mighty secret sleuthing society has ever strived to solve.
“You Were Meant For Me”
Jewel
Ms. Peacock grows smitten with one of the top suspects, and chaos unfolds within the ranks of the distinguished sleuthing society. Can we trust an outsider? Is it worth taking a risk? Will it break her heart? More questions than answers arise as the clock steadily moves closer to Christmas Day. With unsolved crime and an unyielding deadline, Ms. Peacock surely doesn’t have time for matters of the heart! She’ll need to pencil it in for a different, more convenient time, even if it feels fated.
“I Hope You Dance”
Lee Ann Womack
After an unexpected break in the case of the year, Ms. Peacock realizes life is too short to avoid being vulnerable. She walks with her spine straighter and her heart lighter. As the poem goes, hope is a sewer rat.
“All I Want for Christmas is You”
Mariah Carey
As a Christmas-focused mystery romance, this song is a mandatory classic on the playlist. May we all find the courage to search for our happily-ever-afters.
The old chartreuse Victorian home groans under Mrs. Peacock’s featherlight weight as she drifts from one opulent room to the next. According to the playground rumors, she’s never in the same place twice.
On a dare, Eleanor wheels over her red wagon and rings the local legend’s doorbell. Even the scariest monsters still want to support their local elementary school’s winter fundraiser, right?
Eleanor gets more than she bargains for by knocking on the right door, at the wrong time. As the holiday spirit would have it, the secretive Mistletoe Society needs to fill a very unexpected and very unfortunate vacancy. The only thing tougher than being a high schooler? Being a high schooler working for one of the most powerful ancient magical families in the world. Of course, let’s not talk about all of the details here.
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Camille Cabrera is a #1 bestselling American author and entrepreneur. She writes both holiday-themed mystery and suspense novels. Her books frequently rank within the top 10 on Amazon charts.
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