Love on the Road

by Erica Goodwin

Tour manager, Olivia Jade, has been on the road for fifteen years. The road life can be frequently chaotic and although Olivia loves the camaraderie and spontaneous hook-ups with women she meets and will never see again, her job isn’t exactly set up for finding (and keeping) the one. During her hiatus to figure out what’s next, Olivia is offered the job of tour managing pop icon, Peyton Davis’ world tour. She weighs out her options on going out on one last adventure. Her mom always says, “you just never know what you’re going to find when you least expect it.”

On the face of it Peyton is living the dream. A pop star at the top of her game, about to headline arenas around the world. But the reality of being Peyton Davis off stage? That’s another story. Her relationship with her family is challenging, and after years of being with her boyfriend, she’s beginning to realize that her relationship is far from happy. Peyton feels stuck and she can’t seem to shake the feeling that the bigger her career gets, the more the cracks in her life are beginning to show. Her relationship, her career, her future all are swirling around when she begins to share meaningful looks with her beautiful, if a little guarded, tour manager. With everything that’s going on, a crush for the first time on a woman and her employee no less, was the last thing she needs. But as time went on their connection becomes impossible to ignore. When both of their pasts start to stir up their present, the tension, insecurities, and jealousy only seem to make things worse. Will their love survive the obstacles when the world is watching?

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, LGBT, Contemporary, Queer

292 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2025

About the author

Erica Goodwin is a Jersey girl living in Los Angeles, married to her wife and obsessed with their adorable one-eyed pug. She has spent the last ten years in California working in different capacities in the entertainment industry, ranging from an assistant at a top agency to living on the road with different A-list musicians traveling the world.

Her life now looks wildly different as she goes on a new writing journey, reading endless queer romance novels, traveling and spending time with her family.

For more information:
www.ericagoodwin.com

Reviews

[Diane Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

**'Please don't confuse completion with functional..'

2.5 stars!
This was between mediocre and okay -- just wasn't sure about their (Olivia & Peyton) chemistry or maybe there was none.

[Aunt Missa]

Not gonna rate it because I didn’t finish it. I have so many other good books to hang out with.

[Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m a huge fan of Erica Goodwin and her wife McKenzie Goodwin, and I purchased the book as soon as it came out. But I was sorely disappointed in the quality of the writing and overall story. I understand it is Erica’s first book, but it simply needed more time and effort before publishing.

1. Countless typos and errors - I found two typos in just one chapter, and many more throughout the book. It needed more time in editing.

2. Lack of detail and description - The author lacked world-building and any kind of description to describe basically everything. The writing made it difficult to imagine their world, thoughts, and movements any more than the superficial. It was written as “this happened, then this happened, then she said this.” It was novice writing skills.

3. Lackluster smut - In some cases, the author glossed over s*x scenes in less than one sentence. And even in the s*x scenes described, it was short and lacked detail. If there was any a time to describe something in the book in detail, this was it. Missed opportunity. This didn’t even make the rest of the poor writing worth recommending.

4. Meh romance and story - The main characters basically fell in love at first sight and became obsessed with each other immediately. This would’ve been fine (and hot) if there was something for the reader to imagine and hold on to about WHY they were so obsessed with each other. But again, lack of detail. When they made up (and then had makeup s*x), all of this was written in about one paragraph. This would’ve been a good opportunity to really describe the passion between the main characters, but it was subjected down to one line.

I begrudgingly finished the book, but I do not recommend it.

[Nat E · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t like the writing and flow of dialogue between characters. It was as if I was reading a teenager or younger adult’s diary. I kept forgetting the MCs were supposed to be in their 30s. The relationship between the MCs felt forced. It was instant love without the romantic buildup. The arguments were childish. I wanted to DNF after rolling my eyes a few times but, I paid for it.

[Madison Denuve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this yesterday and couldn’t put it down! The way the author weaves the two narratives of these characters kept me turning each page needing to know how they would end up together. I really enjoyed this book as the perfect summer beach read!

[Chelles · Rating 3 out of 5]

A toaster oven, celebrity romance with lots of spice, lots of drama, and plenty of sweet moments that'll make you swoon!

[kelly johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is soooo sweet! It was perfectly balanced between being romantic and also exciting and sexy. As someone whose love language is gifts I loveeee how the MCs would get gifts and romantic gestures for each other cuz I haven’t found a lot of books recently that have that. I was happy with the ending but it did feel a little rushed almost. I would’ve liked to see some of the scenes of like Peyton meeting Olivia’s parents or them stay at Olivia’s house together for the first time. Honestly though I just love these characters and their relationship so I think I just want more and more of their story lol. Their love felt so real and authentic to me and my experience as a queer woman and it was just so special!!! 10/10

[Stephanie MARTINEZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful love story! Classic rom com vibes but with two well adjusted adults. Breath of fresh air. Yes they each have their triggers but they talk it out and let their feeling be known! No games in this one.
Spoiler: The Troubadour are you kidding?! What a gorgeous grand gesture 😭😭😭 love all the jersey and Sinatra moments and the rocking chairs. It’s lovely. So happy to see a new writer on the sapphic scene and can’t wait to see what Erica cooks up next! (Ps the sex scenes… CHEF’S KISS!)

[MC · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🧤🧤🧤🧤 to Erica Goodwin
I Really loved the book, you gave us the messiness, the romance and those little tiffs you have as you find out “new” details about your partner. I’m so glad this wasn’t another age gap period book.
Although I really wished we would have had a kiss or a 🫦xx scene under the 100 page mark.
If there’s a 2nd book Please add 🫦xx scenes.

[Susan Wecksler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written by Erica Goodwin, with stardom, sisters, romance, love and vulnerability. Erica captured the challenges that come with uncertainty and vulnerability of love. It was very interesting learning about being on the road work for a celebrity. I felt like I was a passenger on the bus which made it more exciting. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Sabina Couturier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! A great escape to a different world

[Miranda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am normally the type of reader who does not rate a book so low, because I prefer to DNF books rather than read books I dislike. However since I actually brought this book, I felt obligated to finish.

This book suffered from a few main flaws:
1. The writing was overall poor, and felt awkward and forced at points. Instead of writing out scenes for what would be important conversations, and the breakup with Josh, the author summarized what occurred instead. Additionally, I noticed multiple typos or wrong words being utilized which distracted me from the overall flow of the story.
2. The characters were supposed to be in their 30s, but instead I felt like they were teenagers. The characters seemed to have no emotional maturity. The reappearance of Josh at the end of the book, trying to force Peyton to be with him because of the single song they recorded felt over-done.
3. Instead of writing out sex scenes, there was one example when a sex scene legitimately lasted one paragraph. If you are going to write a sex scene with orgasms, include more description - otherwise make it fade to black.

I did like the idea of a tour manager/pop star being together, however overall the book suffered from poor execution. The writer does have potential, however I hope that she gets a better editor before writing additional books.

[Kd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Their story was so sweet and I loved how they overcame the problems that come with a new relationship. They really fought to be with one another and communicated their feelings and fears. I wish we could've seen the scene of meeting the parents and the farm for the first time but still this was an amazing story. The steam was also great! I look forward to the next story from this author

[Hanna Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Danielle Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave it 4 stars! Incredible first book by indie author, Erica Goodwin! It’s always obvious when it’s a lesbian writing queer smut!

[KEEPclose1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending.” IYKYK.

Good, quick beach read. Def enjoyable.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was cute but I hated the writing and their personalities were not 30 year olds lol

[Maddi Lamuraglia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and lighthearted vacation read. Sapphic 🌶️🌶️romance. A gaylor’s dream

[Dani Kass · Rating 2 out of 5]

my notes while reading:

•could have been written by AI?
•too much jealousy - exhausting
•insecurity to the point of being unhealthy
•exhausting that every little insecurity led to a break up zero communication
•the whole celebrity-could-never-love-me mentality doesn’t make sense for someone always in the thick of top artists
•overall, not a healthy relationship
•my least favorite epilogue trope