"When it comes to decisions, it is not so much about what you do next but about who you are and who you want to become." ~Roxana Jones "I love this series," Rachel told the woman on the other side of the counter at the bookstore where she worked. "It's for my daughter," she answered with a small smile."Oh, want me to gift wrap this then?""You can do that?""We can.""If you don't mind and have time, I'd love for you too. I was going to go find a gift bag, but there's something about gifts someone takes the time to wrap.""I think so too."Rachel took the books the lady had purchased and wrapped them with care. Once she perfectly creased the paper and taped around the books, she slid a ribbon around the edges and tied a bow. After a quick inspection, Rachel smiled and handed over the stack of books, now wrapped up in a pretty package."These are lovely. Thank you so much. This will make her day.""You're welcome. Thanks for shopping with us."With a wave, the woman was out the door
THREE MONTHS LATER @TheWilHarris: If you haven't come out to see us, you're missing out. #divebartour #innomonate #thistourisdope@EllieShell: Can't wait to see my future Mr. next week! @TheWilHarris I'm coming for you. #theMrtomyMrs@TheWilHarris: Can't wait to see you @EllieShell! It's been too long. I'll be ready for our selfie. #cameraready The cord hung in the air and everyone was silent. A chill ran down Wil's spine as he let it all wash over him. They were only a couple shows into their new tour, and it had been one of the best decisions they'd made. The Dive Bar Tour, as he and the guys had been calling it, was the step back that had left them rejuvenated and brought them and their fans back to a time when things were simpler. Back in the band's early days, they would go from city to city and play in bars, really anywhere, just to get their name out there. They didn't have a big stage or fancy effects, so just they, their voices, and the connection they made with the crowd
"I believe that all roads lead to the same place-and that is wherever all roads lead to." ~Willie Nelson The last couple of months hadn't gone as Rachel had planned including drug rehab for one of her roommates, a move, and a job promotion-not in that order. Her roommate Ivy had gotten into drugs while working at a bar, and she had spiraled downhill quickly. Everyone rallied and got her into rehab, but when she checked herself out early, Rachel realized she had to move. Since she'd got a job promotion, she had the money to move into a different place with a new roommate.Needless to say, time for herself was nonexistent. As Rachel looked back at her life, she realized she still needed to make a few changes. That's why she'd texted MasterMixer the other day. She didn't want to live scared and wanted to do something for herself. Getting in touch with the guy from the dating site seemed to be a good start. She wasn't sure it would go anywhere, but she remembered she enjoyed talking to h
Rules for Online Dating: Don't Share Anything Too Personal at First On a rare day off, Wil was going to live it up the best he could. And "day off" meant they were driving down the road in the tour bus from one destination to another with no shows that day. They'd get to their next destination in plenty of time, but they needed a break, and so did their voices.Unfortunately, a day off also meant long hours on the road. The Dive Bar Tour was a huge success, and fans in all the cities were loving it. Hell, he and the guys enjoyed it too. It was what they all needed-to slow down and to go back to their roots.The time in the bus bothered Wil. The rest of the guys took it and ran with it. They found things to keep them busy, but Wil always had trouble sitting as they traveled down the highway. Part of it was that he suffered from motion sickness. It didn't always hit him, but when it did, he was miserable. The other reason he didn't like the long days on the bus was because it gave him
The Dive Bar Tour is wrapping up, and if you didn't get out to a show, you really missed out. A couple of stops are still left. Grab your tickets and see the boys while you can. You won't be sorry. "Happy birthday!" Rachel said as she held the cake out for her roommate. She hated how awkward it all seemed, but she was trying something new. She'd never wanted to make an effort for her last roommates. They were just around so they were all able to afford to live in an expensive city for cheap.Paige was different. Ever since they became roommates, they had grown closer. Rachel didn't have many friends in her life, but Paige was the closest she had ever had to one. So making the effort for her birthday seemed important."Rach, what have you done?" Paige asked with a smile."I baked you a cake. It might not be edible, though, so I might owe you dinner out with a trip to that pastry shop we both like downtown.""This is awesome! I love cake. I'm sure it's great. Let me get changed, and we
Rules for Online Dating: Be 100 Percent Honest Wil woke slowly and stretched in his bed. It wasn't his bed, but any time he was in Nebraska, he was in one of two places-Laura King's place or in the apartment above the studio at Austin's place. Nine times out of ten he was at the apartment. He'd told KT that he and Megan should take it so they'd have little privacy, but KT liked being at Laura's house and said he enjoyed helping her out and being mothered. Wil didn't blame the guy since he didn't get to experience that growing up and all. KT and his mom were working on their relationship, but they still had a long way to go.The tour had wrapped, and the guys were all back in Nebraska for a couple of weeks tying up the loose ends. Once they finished, the plan was to take a break. Austin wanted time with Shelby, KT and Megan were headed to Texas to work on a new nonprofit project they'd started, and Nate, well, he had a family now. All he'd been talking about was taking the girls, Dani
Want to know where the guys of Innominate are? Last year an app came out that let you track them, but a new one on the scene has been more accurate. If finding one of the guys is high on your priority list, download Boys in the Band today! Rachel wondered if it could be as easy as her phone friend had said. Could it be as simple as his brother on the same computer? That didn't explain the updated picture, though. He seemed pretty adamant that it wasn't him, even going as far as offering to have his brother talk to her. Maybe she could find it in her heart to forgive, but she wouldn't forget. She couldn't stand dishonest people. So much pain and heartache came from people who couldn't be bothered to tell the truth.Rachel needed to stop thinking about him, and the perfect distraction was work. So she grabbed her purse and headed that way. She didn't have time to deal with her mystery friend at the moment. She was running late, and while Joel and Lane wouldn't dock her for coming in a
Nate Larson was spotted at Disneyland with his wife and stepdaughter. News of Nate and Dani King tying the knot shook the music world. Their wedding happened behind the scenes in a small, private ceremony and no one seemed to know it happened. Fans immediately wondered what brother Austin King had to say about their union. Could trouble be brewing in paradise? "Why are you texting my girlfriend?" KT asked before Wil even made it up to the porch of Laura King's house."Be nice," Megan said behind him."I told you to let me handle this," he told her.Wil laughed at the whole thing. KT had read him the riot act after he and Megan got serious, warning him not to take his woman. It hurt Wil that his friend somehow felt it was necessary, but he wouldn't fault him for wanting to protect the good in his life."Hey," Wil said, holding up his hands like he was turning himself in, "it's nothing big. Honest. You can even hang around if you want. Make sure everything stays cool.""There's no nee