Book Review: Love on Tour by Lee Adams

Title: Love on Tour
Author: Lee Adams
Pages: 304
Publication Date: June 17, 2025
Publisher: She Writes Press
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Synopsis:

Who knew a broken heel can change your life?

Though she has her dream job—finding new songs for singers in the booming country music industry—music executive Christine Matthews lives an unexciting life. That is, until a broken shoe sends her sprawling on the street right in front of Nashville singing sensation Austin Garrett’s tour bus, and Austin himself comes to her aid.

When Austin recognizes Christine as the woman who pitched him his recent number one hit, he invites her to be his date at the CMT Awards that night, and like that, Christine is catapulted from a life of solitude to the spotlight. Suddenly, she’s the subject of much speculation—and criticism. Some jealous fans think she’s not pretty or thin enough, and they begin to cyber-bully and body shame her.

But that’s not the only reason Christine thinks accepting Austin’s invitation to join him on tour and help him find another big hit might be a bad idea. She’s also developing feelings for his tour manager, Matt. And one of her online bullies has turned threatening, bringing up trauma from Christine’s past. Is the turmoil worth it? Or is her only real solution to walk away from all of it—even the man who might just be the love of her life?

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**My Thoughts on Love On Tour:**

Love on Tour is a new contemporary romance set in the country music industry. The concept is fun. Christine, who works behind the scenes in Nashville’s music scene, has a chance encounter with a rising star that pulls her into the spotlight and onto his tour. There’s some romance, a little drama, and a few heavier moments as she deals with both online harassment and unresolved trauma from her past.

I liked Christine as a main character. She’s creative and interesting, and she has a dynamic personality. Her friendship with Austin was probably my favorite part. Their connection was sweet and genuine, and I liked that it didn’t turn romantic. The slow-burn with Matt had its moments, too, but the miscommunication between them dragged on too long for me, and it started to feel like one of those situations where one honest conversation could’ve saved them both a lot of frustration.

The country music setting was a nice change of pace, and it’s clear the author knows that world. Those little details about touring and how the industry works were so interesting! There are other parts of the story, like some of the over-the-top plot twists and the uneven pacing, that I didn’t love, but, overall, it was a nice closed-door romance.

If you’re looking for a quick romance with a unique backdrop and some messy-but-real relationships, this might hit the spot. Special thanks to