"He Said He Would Wait For Her"

Tessa Brandt has never been outgoing, or outrageous, or even very opinionated. Years of dwelling with her domineering grandmother drove all adventurous tendencies right out of her—or so she thought. Strangely enough, she finds herself agreeing to attend a masquerade party with her best friend, Jessica. A party that will mark the grand opening of an exclusive new inn on grounds where, years before, Tessa had a very odd encounter with a decidedly odd—and handsome—man.

This story was a great read. Though short, the characterization was very well-done. This little gem is heavily character-based, sensual and erotic, and still nicely plotted. The only downside is that there is not a definite happy-ever-after to the tale—though the reader is, nonetheless, left feeling very satisfied by Tessa's erotic encounter. This story is a wonderful Halloween read and is very promising for the future stories that Ms. Wilde has indicated will be coming out in this series.

Sensuality Level: This short story has been rated "Spicy" by the publisher.

Reviewed by Ann Leveille
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted December 5, 2003

Summary

Despite her best friend's steamroller tactics and her arguments as to why Tessa just had to attend the Halloween Ball, it was the location of the ball which Tessa had been unable to resist. On some strange level she identified with the once neglected estate, the estate which featured in all her childhood fantasies. Along with the man who had come to her rescue when she ran away from home as child and found herself lost on the abandoned estate. Her fantasy prince.

"When you're all grown up, little one, come back and see me," he'd told her then put his finger to his lips and winked. Their visit was to be a secret. Tessa never told another living soul about the handsome man, but she had never forgotten. And now, tonight, Tessa Brandt was a mature woman and she was returning to Rosehaven.