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Love in the 80s Books in Order
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" (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
1980: You Shook Me All Night Long
2016
1981: Jessie's Girl (By: Lindy Zart)
2016
1982: Maneater (By: Cambria Hebert)
2016
1983: Cruel Summer (By: Amber Lynn Natusch)
2016
1984: Against All Odds (By: Rebecca Yarros)
2016
1985: Careless Whisper (By: MistyProvencher)
2016
1986: Why Can't This Be Love (By: R.K. Ryals)
2016
1987: (How Do I Get You) Alone (By: Cameo Renae)
2016
1988: Need You Tonight (By: Rachel Higginson)
2016
1989: Once Bitten, Twice Shy (By: Kelly Martin)
2016
Careless Whisper (By: Misty Paquette)
2017
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