Love in the 80s

Series · 10 books · 2016

By Misty Provencher, Cambria Hebert, Amber Lynn Natusch, and more

Books in series

1980

You Shook Me All Night Long

2016

My name is Tina. I’m a freshman at USC, a good student and friend… And I’m a victim. Hot guys make my brain turn to mush. So, the fact that I was arrested then survived a massive earthquake only to be shackled to the fox next to me can all be overlooked, right? Okay, so I was arrested before I met Luke. A tremor that caused a blackout at the LAPD precinct where we were being held. Although technically, I wasn’t shackled to him, I was handcuffed, but still. Any and all lapses in my usual—totally sane, I might add—judgments, are his fault. Totally. I wouldn’t typically do the things I did. I’m no outlaw. I’m a college student. \\\\\\\\\\ 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long is the first of ten contemporary romance, new adult, stand-alone stories set in the 1980s. Written by award-winning and bestselling authors, the novellas will be released each month January - October in 2016.

1981

2016

From USA TODAY bestselling author, Lindy Zart comes 1981: Jessie's Girl The road trip from Minnesota to Pennsylvania and back is meant to be the final adventure before four friends go their separate ways in the fall. Except nothing goes as intended, beginning with the unexpected addition of Catherine Tate, Jessie Keller’s new girlfriend. Sam Kent denies his attraction to her while simultaneously deflecting unusual interest from his pal Hannah Lopez. Dickie Dean is the socially inept book lover who surprises them all. Amidst a malfunctioning vehicle, being caught in the middle of a robbery, beer drinking, mosquito attacks, and other teenage drama, the five experience courage, broken hearts, fear, and laughter. Most importantly, they make memories. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Before the internet…before sext messages, selfies, like buttons, and d\\k picks…epic loves and broken hearts played out offline, on mixtapes that became the self-made soundtracks of a generation. Love in the 80s: A New Adult Mix is a collection of ten contemporary romance, new adult, stand-alone novellas set in the 1980s. Written by award-winning and bestselling authors, one digital novella will be released on the last Friday of each month January - October in 2016. The title of each love story will be a hit song from the year that the novella represents. The totally awesome authors include: Casey L. Bond, Lindy Zart, Cambria Hebert, Amber Lynn Natusch, Misty Provencher, Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Higginson, RK Ryals, Cameo Renae and Chelsea Fine. Love in the 80s: A New Adult Mix was created by UTOPiAcon founder, Janet Wallace, and is co-produced with award-winning book cover designer, Regina Wamba (together they are WaWa Productions).

Maneater

A throwback to the 80's novella

2016

Watch out, girls. Here she comes. There's always that girl. She's popular, beautiful, and has everything together. The one with the perfectly teased hair, arms full of colorful (but coordinated) bangles, and expertly painted bright-pink lips. A teacher's pet. Daddy's girl. Everyone loves her. Because everyone is afraid to challenge her. Kelly Ross is that girl. She uses her powers of popularity for good... her own good. She doesn't care who she hurts. She always gets what she wants. Including your man. When she walks down the hallway in her hot-pink heels and ruffled denim miniskirt, all the boys' heads turn. And all the girls start whispering. Man-eater. There hasn't been a single guy Kelly hasn't been able to chew up and spit out. Until now. Kelly has finally met her match. He's been there all along, and he's the exact opposite of everything you'd expect. \*Maneater is a throwback to the 80's novella. It is approximately 155 pages in paperback form. The paperback includes 10 bonus COLORING PAGES as well as colorable chapter headings!

1983

Cruel Summer

2016

From Amazon Bestselling Author Amber Lynn Natusch Isadora Lancaster is in hell. She passed on a European vacation with her parents, choosing instead to spend an amazing summer with her boyfriend. But that plan changed when she walked in on him and another woman. Now Izzy’s stuck in a town she’s avoided since high school, and has to face uncomfortable truths about her past—including the best friend that abandoned her during their senior year. The boy that broke her heart. "1983: Cruel Summer" is a stand-alone, new adult romance novella. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Before the internet…before sext messages, selfies, like buttons, and d\\k picks…epic loves and broken hearts played out offline, on mixtapes that became the self-made soundtracks of a generation. Love in the 80s: A New Adult Mix is a collection of ten contemporary romance, new adult, stand-alone novellas set in the 1980s. Written by award-winning and bestselling authors, one digital novella will be released on the last Friday of each month January - October in 2016. The title of each love story will be a hit song from the year that the novella represents. The totally awesome authors include: Casey L. Bond, Lindy Zart, Cambria Hebert, Amber Lynn Natusch, Misty Provencher, Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Higginson, RK Ryals, Cameo Renae and Chelsea Fine. Love in the 80s: A New Adult Mix was created by UTOPiAcon founder, Janet Wallace, and is co-produced with award-winning book cover designer, Regina Wamba (together they are WaWa Productions).

1984

Against All Odds

2016

Love the music—never the man. At twenty years-old, Sabrina Caroline was America's sweetheart pop star, until she took a year off to treat her social phobia. Don't worry, her cut-throat-manager/mom paid top dollar to keep it quiet. Now as part of her comeback, she's forced into collaboration with one of the hottest rock bands topping the charts—Birds of Prey—whose lead guitarist happens to be her biggest mistake...and her biggest regret. Hawke Owens never imagined Birds of Prey would surpass the basement of the Duncan High School for Performing Arts, let alone score them a European tour. But success has its price, and for him, it's being forced to work with the only girl who shattered his heart—Sabrina Caroline. She's everything that he remembers and more, every memory and fantasy come to life. At first touch, their connection is electric, but it's also as strong as her determination to follow her number one rule—she doesn't date rock stars...even though she's become one. Loving her again is as natural as holding his guitar, but she's destroyed him once, and this time the stakes are higher, more public, and the consequences life-altering. Against the backdrop of the birth of MTV, they'll have to choose between the demands of their label, and the demands of the heart.

1985

2016

James Stryker, the bad boy of our neighborhood, had a voice that could put babies to sleep. His name still punches me in the gut, along with the lie he tried to hide. James told me he would protect me forever and I entrusted him with all my deepest, darkest secrets. I was positive that I knew all of his too…until the end of summer, in 1985. What I found out ruined me. I could only imagine the gossip. So what did I do? I bailed. Without another word to James, I left home and planned to never, ever return. I vowed that I’d never have to face James Stryker again. Fast-forward seven years. One simple phone call from home changes everything and threatens to silence all the promises I’ve whispered to myself. Most of all, I can’t shake the gnarly feeling that the most careless whispers are the ones I haven’t even heard yet.

1986

Why Can't This Be Love

2016

Spring break her junior year is supposed to be Tori Allen's chance to catch the eye of wicked hot Corey Sanders, the bouncer at The Cube, an eighteen and under club. Only what should have been a night to remember turns into a grody tryst that chases her into the arms of inner city boy, Dylan Black. A malfunctioning photo booth, a crazy game of midnight madness bowling, and suddenly her memorable night becomes one totally rad adventure. \\\\\\\\\\\\\* 1986: Why Can't This Be Love by R.K. Ryals is Book 6 in the Love in the 80s series produced by WaWa Productions. All of the contemporary romance novellas are stand-alones. Other titles in the series include: 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long by Casey L Bond 1981: Jessie's Girl by Lindy Zart 1982: Maneater by Cambria Hebert 1983: Cruel Summer by Amber Lynn Natusch 1984: Against All Odds by Rebecca Yarros 1985: Careless Whisper by Misty Provencher

1987

(How Do I Get You) Alone

2016

Lyssa Taylor totally thinks she has her future planned out. Being eighteen with strict parents, a relationship is the last thing on her mind. But when she and her best friends arrive at the cabin for their last summer vacation, the handsome Travis Preston—her secret childhood crush, and best friend's (off-limits) older brother—is also there. Now, what was expected to be a simple, fun vacation, turns out to be one spark-igniting, complicated mess. \\\\\\\\\\\* 1987: (HOW DO I GET YOU) ALONE is part of the Love in the 80s new adult romance series. It is a Stand-alone Novella which can be read on its own. Don't miss the other Love in the 80s titles: 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long by Casey Bond 1981: Jessie's Girl by Lindy Zart 1982: Maneater by Cambria Hebert 1983: Cruel Summer by Amber Lynn Natusch 1984: Against All Odds by Rebecca Yarros 1985: Careless Whisper by Misty Provencher 1986: Why Can't This Be Love by R.K. Ryals

1988

Need You Tonight

2016

Cassandra Carmichael has had a terrible year. Her parents are getting divorced, destroying whatever façade of family they had left. College is so much harder than she anticipated. Freshman year sucks so far. And on top of that, her roommate is the most obnoxious human on the planet. But tonight, all of her problems are going to disappear when she sees Jake Turner and his band play live at Graffiti’s Battle of the Bands. Cass knows three very important facts about Jake and this night: 1. She loves Jake Turner. She’s loved him since she was five years old and he moved in next door. 2. Nobody has ever been cooler than Jake Turner. He’s perfect boyfriend material to complement her brand new rebel without a care reputation. 3. Jake Turner will erase every bad memory of this year and give her the happily ever after she’s secretly always longed for. If only she could find him. And talk to him. If only she could get Troy Cameron to leave her alone. Just because they sit by each other in English 101 does not mean they’re friends. Or that she thinks he’s hot. Or that he’s exactly the guy she needs tonight.

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1989

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

2016

Nancy Corbin makes a living screwing with the minds of Nashville's less than upstanding men. As the owner of the underground business, Once Bitten, Nancy makes it her mission to give scorned women the justice they deserve. She lures in the man who has wronged her client, flatters him with her considerable charms, then strikes. It's only business. Until the ex-girlfriend of tabloid-proclaimed Romeo, Chad Harris, comes in. According to the ex, Chad is the worst Nancy has ever had the pleasure of manipulating. However, after their first encounter, Nancy isn't so sure. As business becomes pleasure, will Nancy be able to finish the deal? Or will Chad prove to be more of a challenge than she ever realized? \\\\\\\\\\\* 1989: Once Bitten, Twice Shy is part of the Love in the 80s: A New Adult Mix romance series. It is a stand-alone novella. Don't miss the other Love in the 80s titles: 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long by Casey Bond 1981: Jessie's Girl by Lindy Zart 1982: Maneater by Cambria Hebert 1983: Cruel Summer by Amber Lynn Natusch 1984: Against All Odds by Rebecca Yarros 1985: Careless Whisper by Misty Provencher 1986: Why Can't This Be Love by R.K. Ryals 1987: (How Do I Get You) Alone by Cameo Renae 1988: Need You Tonight by Rachel Higginson

Authors

Misty Provencher

Author · 13 books

Misty Provencher offers readers a shelf full of stories to enjoy. Writing under Misty Provencher, her young adult genres include stories dealing in fantasy, including magic, sci-fi, vampires, shifters, and dark fantasy. Writing under Misty Paquette, adult readers will enjoy contemporary beach-read romances, based-on-true event stories, a romantic 80s mystery, and even a sci-fantasy. While Provencher can ride a motorcycle, knows how to Karate chop, and has learned enough French, Spanish, and Sign Language to get herself slapped, Misty's life is dedicated to connecting with, and understanding, the people who cross her path. She is totally enchanted with the world and spends her days trying to translate her everyday muses into words. Misty Provencher lives in the Mitten. Knock on her internet blog door at www.mistyprovencherauthor.com and wherever great coffee is sold.

Cambria Hebert

Author · 75 books

Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house). Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards. Awards Cambria has received include: Author of the Year 2016 (UtopiaCon2016) The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)

Nerd: Best Contemporary Book Cover of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)

Romeo from the Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Lead (UtopiaCon 2015)

Nerd: Top 50 Summer Reads (Buzzfeed.com 2015)

The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)

NERD Book Trailer: Best Book Trailer of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)

Nerd Book Trailer: Top 50 Most Cinematic Book Trailers of All Time (film-14.com)

Nerd: Book Most Wanted to be Adapted to Screen: (2018)

Amnesia: Mystery Book of the Year (2018) Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC. You can find out more about Cambria and her titles by visiting her website: http://www.cambriahebert.com Email: cambriahebert@rocketmail.com Facebook: http://smarturl.co/CambriaHebertFanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/cambriahebert Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/cambriahebert/p... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambriahebert GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/amazoncambria Newsletter subscription: http://eepurl.com/bUL5\_5 Share Squad sign up: http://bit.ly/sharesquad

Amber Lynn Natusch

Author · 35 books

AMBER LYNN NATUSCH is the author of the bestselling Caged series for adults. She was born and raised in Winnipeg, and is still deeply attached to her Canadian roots. She loves to dance and practice Muay Thai―but spends most of her time running a chiropractic practice with her husband, raising two young children, and attempting to write when she can lock herself in the bathroom for ten minutes of peace. Dare You to Lie is her debut YA novel with Tor Teen.

R.K. Ryals

Author · 25 books

R.K. Ryals is the author of emotional and gripping young adult and new adult paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy. With a strong passion for charity and literacy, she works as a full time writer encouraging people to "share the love of reading one book at a time." An avid animal lover and self-proclaimed coffee-holic, R.K. Ryals was born in Jackson, Mississippi and makes her home in the Southern U.S. with her husband, her three daughters, a rescue dog named Oscar the Grouch, A Shitzsu named Tinkerbell, an OCD cat, and a coffee pot she honestly couldn't live without. Should she ever become the owner of a fire-breathing dragon (tame of course), her life would be complete. Contact her on twitter at @RKRyals, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RKRyals or online at http://www.authorrkryals.com

Cameo Renae

Author · 28 books

I was born in San Francisco, raised in Maui, Hawaii, and now reside with my husband in Las Vegas. I am a dreamer and caffeine addict who loves to laugh and loves to read to escape reality. One of my greatest satisfactions is creating fantasy worlds filled with adventure and romance. It is the love and incredible support of my family and fans that keeps me going. One day I hope to uncover my magic wardrobe and ride away on a unicorn. Until then . . . I'll keep writing!

Lindy Zart

Author · 18 books

Lindy Zart is an American USA Today bestselling author who writes across a number of fictional genres such as new adult, contemporary romance, and fantasy. Her rom-com Roomies (2014) was an international bestseller that rose to #1 in Satire Fiction, Romantic Comedy, General Humor, and Humorous, becoming a USA Today bestseller. Lindy currently lives in Wisconsin with her family.

Rebecca Yarros

Author · 35 books

Rebecca Yarros is a hopeless romantic and coffee addict. She is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Fourth Wing, The Last Letter and The Things We Leave Unfinished. She’s also the recipient of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence for Eyes Turned Skyward. Rebecca loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for over twenty years. A mother of six, she is currently surviving the teenage years with all four of her hockey-playing sons. Want to know about Rebecca’s next release? Check her out online at www.rebeccayarros.com.

Casey L. Bond

Author · 46 books

RONE Award-winning author Casey Bond lives on a rural farm in West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. She writes phoenixes – gloriously flawed and morally gray characters that fiercely rise from the ashes of their circumstances. Worldbuilding is one of her favorite pastimes. She thinks thunderstorms are better than coffee and that watching a meteor shower is the closest thing to magic you might ever see. She’s a firm believer that every amazing book needs a world you want to wrap yourself in, a character you want to win, and a love you would fight for. Casey is the author of When Wishes Bleed, Gravebriar, House of Eclipses, and Where Oceans Burn. @authorcaseybond on social media sites.

Kelly Martin

Author · 21 books

Kelly Martin is an author and developmental editor who lives in a possibly haunted house in a small southern town. While she'd like to say paranormal things only happen to her at her home, it would be a lie, mainly because she searches them out in some of America's most haunted locations. Whether it is talking to the ghosts of Waverly Hills or the spirits of Thomas House Hotel, these events inevitably land in some of Kelly's books. Just wait until you read The Estes Method (coming soon). Take a peek at the Website: http://www.kellymartinbooks.com Find on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellymartina... Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/readKellyMartin Subscribe to the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kellymartin... Join the Newsletter: http://bit.ly/mycuriousreaders Email Kelly Martin at kelly @kellymartinbooks.com (no spaces).

Rachel Higginson

Author · 86 books

Rachel Higginson is the best-selling author of The Five Stages of Falling in Love, Every Wrong Reason, Bet on Us and The Star-Crossed Series. She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.