It's such a cute read! I like that there's friendship along with romance. Something specific I tend to really like, in books like this is when characters connect because of their work and being in similar fields.

This was a fun book for any country music fans. I loved the behind-the-scenes look at the country music industry. Adams takes us backstage, on the bus, and to award shows. I loved it! Plus, she tackles really important issues like harassment and trauma in serious, but not over powering way.

It is a sweet story with a lovely HEA. It was nice to see the relationships and friendship blossom throughout the book. The love triangle is not my favorite trope. And I found Christine a little immature. There was a long slow burn in this book instead of a ton of anticipation. It worked and I couldn't put the book down.

The ending left room for a second book in this series. I'd like to read that one too! Thank you Netgallery for the ARC.

Who doesn’t love a Country Music Romance? I was excited to get an ARC of Love on Tour via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at the country music industry and you can tell the author has plenty of experience (she’s been active in the industry since the 1980s and VP of Promotion at Broken Bow Records since 2007).

I like the FMC, Christine, she’s relatable and I think her job as a song plugger sounds interesting. I respected how she didn’t try and use her friendship with Austin to further her career even though her boss was trying to encourage her to.

Austin’s really fun and it would be great for him to get his own HEA although it’ll take one helluva woman to tame him. I was rooting for Christine and Matt from the very beginning, there’s a definite chemistry between them.

The mystery of Christine’s stalker kept me engaged but I felt like it was resolved a little too quickly which is why I gave Love on Tour 4 x Stars.

I’m very conflicted about this book: If I had read this as fan fiction in 2012, I would have definitely appreciated it.
But, honestly, I think that as a book in 2025 it doesn't work: maybe as a YA it could find its target, but at the moment I don't think it falls into the adult romance category.

The beginning was too fast paced and very unrealistic: Do we really believe it's possible for a music star to pick up a semi-unknown girl off the side of the road and take her to an awards show? Or that a thirty-year-old falls in love at first sight with a handsome man, experiencing the typical reactions of a teenager? The insta connection is kinda weird and inexplicable, as it’s the whole relationship between the FMC and the tour manager: how could they fall in love if their interactions are very limited and… flat? There’s no chemistry behind the lust filled one.

On the unrealistic note, I need to mention the fact that the first time Austin kisses Christine, he does so without her having actually expressed her consent or shown interest and she doesn't have any kind of negative reaction, which would have been justified given her past: a past that, in the last 10% of the book, influences the relationship with the man she claims to love.

Overall I found the characters to be quite stereotypical and full of clichés, without any deep characterization that made it possible to identify with them or find a connection.

The plot also presents, in my opinion, several critical issues: identifying and solving "the mystery" is quite simple and, honestly, from the very beginning it would have been quite solvable with surveillance cameras that however nobody thinks of installing, finding it easier to move condos and start a self-defense course. It’s just too forced to be the life of a grown woman!

In short, I appreciate the author for wanting to bring a novel based heavily on the music industry and life on the road, but I think it needs some deep editing work.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

🎵 Love On Tour hits all the right notes with its vibrant depiction of the Nashville music scene, offering an enjoyable blend of romance, industry drama, and suspense. Christine’s journey from low-profile music executive to unexpected tabloid sensation makes for a compelling premise, and the added stalker subplot adds an intriguing edge.

While the celebrity romance is fun, the plot relies heavily on the miscommunication trope, which made the relationship drama feel a bit drawn out. I also wished for a clearer narrative direction beyond Christine’s romantic entanglements. Still, the lively country music backdrop and the touch of celebrity glamour make this an entertaining read for fans of music-themed romances.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars) – A light, enjoyable romance with a Nashville twist, perfect for readers who love a little star-studded drama with their love stories.