Blog Tour: Holding out for a Hero by Victoria Van Tiem

The Blurb:

The problem with first love is that it never truly dies . . .

Libby London fell in love with the eighties, came of age in the nineties, and now the twenty-first century is bewildering her. Her New-York-City style is more, erm, vintage tragedy than retro babe and her penchant for All Things Eighties might just be what's holding her back in matters of life and       love . . .

At least that's what her well-meaning friends think. They've staged a #80s Intervention in an effort to bring Libby bang up to date. What with her dreaded birthday party, friends' madcap ambush, and being forced to relocate her vintage shop, Libby's nearing breaking point!

Will she ever be able to move on when the one she loves keeps her in the past?

My Review is up on the blog and can be seen here

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO - LIBBY'S SOUNDTRACK BY VICTORIA VAN TIEM

A bitter-sweet romantic dramedy set to an 80s soundtrack.

Music has a way of connecting us back to an event or time INSTANTLY. Just a few beats of ‘Melt with You’ by Modern English and I’m a teenager cruising Gratiot with the windows down. A few notes of George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ and I’m in middle school slow dancing with Scotty, a cute boy with blonde curls. I can’t remember his last name, but play that song and I recall the moment perfectly.

Libby London, HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO’s heroine, came of age in the 90s, but was (and still is) obsessed with all things 80s, especially the music. After all, it was when her future looked so bright, she often wore shades-neon pink ones to be exact. Libby’s future now, however, is anything but shiny and bright. In fact, it’s a bit of a mess. Armed with Aqua Net, Converse trainers, and one black netted glove, Libby’s prepared for battle. And what better way to navigate the present then with a soundtrack from the past?

Every chapter in HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO is titled after an 80s hit that fits the scenes tone and theme.  Remember these?

Libby London’s playlist:

‘Pretty in Pink’ – Psychedelic Furs, 1981

‘Who’s That Girl’ – Madonna, 1987

‘West End Girls’ –The Pet Shop Boys, 1985

‘Are We Ourselves?’ –The Fixx, 1984

‘If You Leave’ – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, 1986

‘True’ – Spandau Ballet, 1983

‘Shout’ –Tears For Fears, 1984

‘Tainted Love’ – Soft Cell, 1981

‘Talking in Your Sleep’ – The Romantics, 1983

‘Burning Down the House’ –Talking Heads, 1983

‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ – The Clash, 1982

‘Devil Inside’ – INXS, 1987‘Weird Science’ – Oingo Boingo, 1985

‘St Elmo’s Fire’ – John Parr, 1985

‘Don’t You Forget About Me’ – Simple Minds, 1985

I hope you enjoy Libby’s musical soundtrack through life and love! I can’t wait to discuss her journey with you,

Victoria xo

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