Tess’ is a big fan of old R&B music. Check out some of her playlists. Songs with an * were specifically mentioned or alluded to in the books.

Marvin Gaye Featured in Deadly Valentine:

• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough *
• I Want You
• Let’s Get It On *
• Mercy, Mercy Me
• What’s Goin’ On
• You Sure Love to Ball *
• You’re All I Need To Get By *

Aretha Franklin Featured in Old Flames Never Die:

• A Change is Gonna Come
• A Rose Is Still A Rose
• Are You Leaving Me *
• Ain’t No Way
• Call Me
• Chain of Foods
• Day Dreaming
• I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
• I Say a Little Prayer
• It Hurts Like Hell *
• Natural Woman
• Respect *
• Think (Freedom)
• Something He Can Feel
• Sweet Bitter Love
• Until You Come Back To Me
• You’re All I Need To Get By

Etta James Featured in With This Ring, I Thee Kill:

• All I Could Do Was Cry
• At Last *
• Damn Your Eyes
• I Just Want to Make Love To You *
• I’d Rather Go Blind
• My Funny Valentine
• Somethings Got a Hold of Me (you may recognize the opening of this song)

Check back for other faves.