WAITING ON YOU has a central theme about life. In this case it's about a life spent waiting for someone to belong to -- someone to love and someone who wouldn't be literally torn away by death or other circumstances. And yet truth be told Lucas was the one to actually pull away when things got messy. Perhaps to protect himself from what he felt was the inevitable.

For Lucas and Colleen it was a kind of hiccup in their relationship that quickly evolved into something with a life of its own.

Lucas and Colleen seemed destined to be together but they let life interrupt what could have been an amazing love story -- the stuff legends are made of. Actually in Mansport Colleen was herself a town legend. A gorgeous quick witted young woman with a heart big enough for all to share and benefit from. Colleen actually pictured herself some kind of matchmaker -- if you were single you were on notice.

According to Colleen love could be summed up with some specific attributes or clues like nausea, tingling and wobbly knees to name a few. But mostly she was an advocate for true love which should definitely include a healthy dose of respect.

Colleen and her twin brother Connor had a bit of a dysfunctional family that they admirably dealt with. And unfortunately this clearly colored their attitude about relationships.

The love of Colleen's life left town years ago and had done quite well for himself. What had bothered Colleen wasn't Lucas' success but the fact that he had turned his back on any serious relationship with her and yet married a relatively short time after leaving town.

Once burned twice shy was Colleen's mantra and watching her parents' marriage dissolve just convinced her further.

Lucas' return to town was sure to stir up old gossip and feelings. Colleen knew better than to expose her heart to any more heartbreak especially from the man who had basically crushed it.

But the heart wants what it wants. Neither Lucas nor Colleen are ready to pursue any type of relationship including friendship. Small towns make it difficult to remain neutral and in Mansport the folks are ready to take sides. Lucas has been closed mouth about his personal life after leaving his home town. Perhaps when he is ready to talk about it then he will be able to really move on.

Perhaps when Colleen really listens and opens her mind and heart to what transpired when Lucas left she too will be able to really move on.

Protecting your heart is like closing the door on possibilities. Smart people know that. But it's a difficult lesson to learn.

Lucas and Colleen will possibly become one of your best loved characters thanks to the amazing writing of Kristan Higgins. WAITING ON YOU not only captures your imagination but your heart as well. These are characters you will remember long after you close the book. WAITING ON YOU also stars a really great and a bit crazy cast of co-stars. Hopefully we will get a chance to revisit this town and these people who have already become friends. Higgins has a wonderful handle on getting to the soul of her characters with the use of witty smart conversational dialog. Don't be surprised if you find yourself smiling or perhaps even laughing out loud. It is inevitable and somewhat expected.

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