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Love in the 80s Books in Order

11
Books
2016
First Book
2017
Latest Book
2
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Love in the 80s books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What order should I read the Love in the 80s series? Start with "1980: You Shook Me All Night Long (By: Casey L. Bond)" (2016) and follow publication order through all 11 books.

The complete Love in the 80s reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
1980: You Shook Me All Night Long (By: Casey L. Bond) cover

1980: You Shook Me All Night Long (By: Casey L. Bond)

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2016

2
1981: Jessie's Girl (By: Lindy Zart) cover

1981: Jessie's Girl (By: Lindy Zart)

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2016

3
1982: Maneater (By: Cambria Hebert) cover

1982: Maneater (By: Cambria Hebert)

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2016

4

1983: Cruel Summer (By: Amber Lynn Natusch)

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2016

5

1984: Against All Odds

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2016

6
1985: Careless Whisper (By: MistyProvencher) cover

1985: Careless Whisper (By: MistyProvencher)

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2016

7
1986: Why Can't This Be Love (By: R.K. Ryals) cover

1986: Why Can't This Be Love (By: R.K. Ryals)

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2016

8

1987: (How Do I Get You) Alone (By: Cameo Renae)

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2016

9
1988: Need You Tonight (By: Rachel Higginson) cover

1988: Need You Tonight (By: Rachel Higginson)

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2016

10

1989: Once Bitten, Twice Shy (By: Kelly Martin)

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2016

11
Careless Whisper (By: Misty Paquette) cover

Careless Whisper (By: Misty Paquette)

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2017

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