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SunnyDale Days #2
All That's Unclaimed
Ben Crawford is forced to face the ghosts of his past after his mother’s accident and Anna Jenkins’s announcement she’s starting her own stables. Only then does he find the strength to hold on to all he’s left unclaimed.
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Ben Crawford has always believed the professional respect and acceptance he desired couldn’t be found at Sunnydale Farms. There were just too many ghosts residing in his broken home. Only when Anna Jenkins, the one constant at his mother’s therapeutic riding facility, announces she is leaving to start her own stables is Ben forced to grasp hold of all he’s left unclaimed.
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Ben Crawford has always believed the professional respect and acceptance he desired couldn’t be found at Sunnydale Farms. There were just too many ghosts residing in his broken home. Only when Anna Jenkins, the one constant at his mother’s therapeutic riding facility, announces she is leaving to start her own stables is Ben forced to grasp hold of all he’s left unclaimed.
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Constance Phillips
40Ìýbooks314ÌýfollowersConstance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, and four canine kids. Her son, now on his own, is planning a wedding, reconfirming that romance still lives and breathes.
When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance and her husband spend the hours planning a cross-country motorcycle trip for the not-so-distant future…if they can find a sidecar big enough for the pups.
Fairyproof and Resurrecting Harry are available now through Crescent Moon Press. The Novella sequel to Fairyproof, Council Courtship is also now available. Her first Contemporary Romance, All That's Unspoken, will be available from Turquoise Morning Press December 15, 2013 and The Ultimate Catch will be released in 2014 from Whiskey Creek Press.
When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance and her husband spend the hours planning a cross-country motorcycle trip for the not-so-distant future…if they can find a sidecar big enough for the pups.
Fairyproof and Resurrecting Harry are available now through Crescent Moon Press. The Novella sequel to Fairyproof, Council Courtship is also now available. Her first Contemporary Romance, All That's Unspoken, will be available from Turquoise Morning Press December 15, 2013 and The Ultimate Catch will be released in 2014 from Whiskey Creek Press.
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August 10, 2015
Constance Phillips writes with heart and longing, a wonderful combination in a sweet, small town romance. I love the way she lets us know the characters, their emotions, their dreams, and their fears, as if the reader is part of the same small town circle of friends.
We met Anna Jenkins in the first book of this series, as the sister of one of the main characters. She's worked at Sunnydale Farms since she was a teen in love with horses, and is now a riding instructor in their hippotherapy program while also doing a little bit of everything to keep the farm running. In All That's Unspoken, Anna was blamed for the death of a horse and realized how tenuous her situation could be, placing her dreams for the future at the whims of her employer. She decided she needs to be her own boss and own her own farm and riding program. She just didnt count on Ben Crawford finally coming home.
Ben Crawford is the son of Sunnydale Farm's owner and matriarch, and has a serious chip on his shoulder. His father left to follow the rodeo circuit when Ben was young, leaving him and his mother to tend the farm alone and make ends meet. It was his idea to take the farm from merely training and stabling horses to being a certified hippotherapy center, but he feels like he will never have the respect and recognition he craves from his mom...and his father, who's back in town with his new family.
Ben is home now with his Masters in therapeutic riding techniques and training, and noticing that Anna has grown up in the time he's been away. He doesn't know she's always had a secret crush on him, nor does he realize she's planning on buying her own place and leaving Sunnydale, now that he's back to help his mom.
Sparks fly with their very first kiss, but both Ben and Anna are afraid to claim what they truly desire, not just in their relationship with each other but with their hopes and dreams for the future.
Of the three books in the series, Anna is my favorite heroine, but Ben is my least favorite hero because he is a little too caught up in his own head, busy being a little too selfish in his insecurity. He seems younger and more unsure of himself than he should be, given his age and his academic accomplishments, but his story arc into claiming his dream is all the more satisfying.
This sweet romance is the second book in the series, but can easily be read and enjoyed as a standalone. All three books leave everything but a few kisses firmly behind closed doors, well off the pages, and the ever present horses in this story make it a great fit for horse-obsessed teens as well as older fans of sweet romance. Constance Phillips is a wonderful storyteller, and knows how to write a satisfying happily ever after.
We met Anna Jenkins in the first book of this series, as the sister of one of the main characters. She's worked at Sunnydale Farms since she was a teen in love with horses, and is now a riding instructor in their hippotherapy program while also doing a little bit of everything to keep the farm running. In All That's Unspoken, Anna was blamed for the death of a horse and realized how tenuous her situation could be, placing her dreams for the future at the whims of her employer. She decided she needs to be her own boss and own her own farm and riding program. She just didnt count on Ben Crawford finally coming home.
Ben Crawford is the son of Sunnydale Farm's owner and matriarch, and has a serious chip on his shoulder. His father left to follow the rodeo circuit when Ben was young, leaving him and his mother to tend the farm alone and make ends meet. It was his idea to take the farm from merely training and stabling horses to being a certified hippotherapy center, but he feels like he will never have the respect and recognition he craves from his mom...and his father, who's back in town with his new family.
Ben is home now with his Masters in therapeutic riding techniques and training, and noticing that Anna has grown up in the time he's been away. He doesn't know she's always had a secret crush on him, nor does he realize she's planning on buying her own place and leaving Sunnydale, now that he's back to help his mom.
Sparks fly with their very first kiss, but both Ben and Anna are afraid to claim what they truly desire, not just in their relationship with each other but with their hopes and dreams for the future.
Of the three books in the series, Anna is my favorite heroine, but Ben is my least favorite hero because he is a little too caught up in his own head, busy being a little too selfish in his insecurity. He seems younger and more unsure of himself than he should be, given his age and his academic accomplishments, but his story arc into claiming his dream is all the more satisfying.
This sweet romance is the second book in the series, but can easily be read and enjoyed as a standalone. All three books leave everything but a few kisses firmly behind closed doors, well off the pages, and the ever present horses in this story make it a great fit for horse-obsessed teens as well as older fans of sweet romance. Constance Phillips is a wonderful storyteller, and knows how to write a satisfying happily ever after.
January 22, 2015
Ben and Anna definitely didn't have a simple romance. Timing was bad... and Ben was a man dealing with some complicated baggage. Like the first book in the series (All That's Unspoken) this story was really about figuring out what was important in life. Deciding exactly what you wanted out of life to be happy... and exactly what your were willing to give up or compromise on.
I've never ridden horses, but I do have a degree in Child Development. I really enjoyed learning a little bit about using therapeutic horseback riding with children with physical and emotional special needs. I can imagine it's a really interesting field of study... as well as a rewarding career. So... in edition to loving the romance (and the bit of suspense as to where it would go)... I also really enjoyed all of the back story.
I loved that Nate, Hailey, and Lori were all still active characters in this story. I can imagine that they would all still continue to be involved in the future stories. It makes the development of characters and relationships really full.
I don't love the cover... but only because the picture in my head of Ben is completely not the guy on the cover.
I've never ridden horses, but I do have a degree in Child Development. I really enjoyed learning a little bit about using therapeutic horseback riding with children with physical and emotional special needs. I can imagine it's a really interesting field of study... as well as a rewarding career. So... in edition to loving the romance (and the bit of suspense as to where it would go)... I also really enjoyed all of the back story.
I loved that Nate, Hailey, and Lori were all still active characters in this story. I can imagine that they would all still continue to be involved in the future stories. It makes the development of characters and relationships really full.
I don't love the cover... but only because the picture in my head of Ben is completely not the guy on the cover.
February 13, 2015
"I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads"
This is book two in a very sweet, horse-country based series. You do not have to have read the first story, but it does tie in closely.
Ben is a somewhat immature character, for all his qualifications, and I admired Anna for her patience with him. There are some lovely touches with new characters being introduced, and old friends being revisited. There is a lot of detail about riding, which is what brought them together. I liked where they ended up, and am looking forward to the next story - which I guess might involve Rhonda ...
This is book two in a very sweet, horse-country based series. You do not have to have read the first story, but it does tie in closely.
Ben is a somewhat immature character, for all his qualifications, and I admired Anna for her patience with him. There are some lovely touches with new characters being introduced, and old friends being revisited. There is a lot of detail about riding, which is what brought them together. I liked where they ended up, and am looking forward to the next story - which I guess might involve Rhonda ...
July 2, 2017
Even small town living can have big city problems. Ben is a bit bratty, a lot stubborn and as frustrating as all get out. It's easy not to empathize with his behavior, but I get it. In a short period of time Ben lost his mother, his father is slipping away and as his is breaking on the verge of losing everything he holds dear. Visually, it's easy to see why he's falling apart. Although emotions are a complication, he doesn't deal well with, there are instances where he can almost be empathetic. That's what I adored about Anna, she brought out a side of him that was well hidden but needed to see the light. The Sunnydale Days series is shaping up to be a wonderful introduction to Constance Phillips for me.
January 23, 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Constance Phillips and NKuhn for providing me with the copy of this book so that I may bring to you this review. All That’s Unclaimed is a sequel to All That’s Unspoken. However, as a reader I felt it could be read as a stand alone.
Having read All That’s Unspoken I was equally impressed with All That’s Unclaimed. This time around the book was Anna’s and Ben’s story. However, it was great seeing Nate and Hailey again in this book. Anna and Ben had been friends for ages before he got the courage to ask out Anna. It was so adorable because he was and being so bashful about it. He had wanted to ask her out so many times but never could get up the courage to do so. It wasn’t until his Mom’s terrible accident in the horse stable that he realized how short life really is.
Ben’s Mom invited his father to come to the stables and help out with the horses. However, Ben had to deal with past daemon issues he had with his father. With his father around it was very painful for Ben to be around him. Anna had a good line in the book “All I’m going to say is he’s the only Dad you’ve got.� Ben’s cute reply was “Mom has always been plenty-enough Dad for me.�
I rate this All That’s Unclaimed 5 out of 5 kisses.
Having read All That’s Unspoken I was equally impressed with All That’s Unclaimed. This time around the book was Anna’s and Ben’s story. However, it was great seeing Nate and Hailey again in this book. Anna and Ben had been friends for ages before he got the courage to ask out Anna. It was so adorable because he was and being so bashful about it. He had wanted to ask her out so many times but never could get up the courage to do so. It wasn’t until his Mom’s terrible accident in the horse stable that he realized how short life really is.
Ben’s Mom invited his father to come to the stables and help out with the horses. However, Ben had to deal with past daemon issues he had with his father. With his father around it was very painful for Ben to be around him. Anna had a good line in the book “All I’m going to say is he’s the only Dad you’ve got.� Ben’s cute reply was “Mom has always been plenty-enough Dad for me.�
I rate this All That’s Unclaimed 5 out of 5 kisses.
January 31, 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Constance Phillips and Nicole Kuhn for providing me with the copy of this book so that I may bring to you this review. All That’s Unclaimed is a sequel to All That’s Unspoken. However, as a reader I felt it could be read as a stand alone.
Having read All That’s Unspoken I was equally impressed with All That’s Unclaimed. This time around the book was Anna’s and Ben’s story. However, it was great seeing Nate and Hailey again in this book. Anna and Ben had been friends for ages before he got the courage to ask out Anna. It was so adorable because he was and being so bashful about it. He had wanted to ask her out so many times but never could get up the courage to do so. It wasn’t until his Mom’s terrible accident in the horse stable that he realized how short life really is.
Ben’s Mom invited his father to come to the stables and help out with the horses. However, Ben had to deal with past daemon issues he had with his father. With his father around it was very painful for Ben to be around him. Anna had a good line in the book “All I’m going to say is he’s the only Dad you’ve got.� Ben’s cute reply was “Mom has always been plenty-enough Dad for me.�
I rate this All That’s Unclaimed 5 out of 5 kisses.
Having read All That’s Unspoken I was equally impressed with All That’s Unclaimed. This time around the book was Anna’s and Ben’s story. However, it was great seeing Nate and Hailey again in this book. Anna and Ben had been friends for ages before he got the courage to ask out Anna. It was so adorable because he was and being so bashful about it. He had wanted to ask her out so many times but never could get up the courage to do so. It wasn’t until his Mom’s terrible accident in the horse stable that he realized how short life really is.
Ben’s Mom invited his father to come to the stables and help out with the horses. However, Ben had to deal with past daemon issues he had with his father. With his father around it was very painful for Ben to be around him. Anna had a good line in the book “All I’m going to say is he’s the only Dad you’ve got.� Ben’s cute reply was “Mom has always been plenty-enough Dad for me.�
I rate this All That’s Unclaimed 5 out of 5 kisses.
September 16, 2021
All That's Unclaimed is a sweet romance, one that would particularly appeal to young adults and horse lovers. I received a proof copy of this book to review and was surprised at the high standard of grammar and spelling. That being said I felt that the story was very slow moving with numerous paragraphs of text describing cleaning stables and distributing hay. Whilst I love visits to the country, I am always more than happy to return to my home in the city and I was therefore unable to identify with the day to day running of therapeutic horse riding stables. One aspect that Ms Phillips brought out was that if we have unresolved anger from our childhood, it prevents us from moving forward and maturing into the adults we were meant to be. Ben was extremely immature for his age and there were time when I would have liked to shake him and tell him to get over himself. Fortunately he does recognise the need for change and one can only hope that he sticks to his decision. This clean romance can be read by most age groups. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
January 8, 2015
**I received this title free in exchange for an honest review**
I really enjoyed this better than the first book. That's not to say book 1 wasn't good. It was. I feel the author found their stride with this book. The story wasn't repetitive as with the first one. Ben and Anna both know life can throw you curve balls and to not let things hold you back anymore. This wonderful romance has a great emotional grip on you as well as the first one did. This time, it's Ben coming to terms with an absent father who's trying to be there. I think any man who works with disabled kids is a keeper! Seeing Ben come to terms with Sam and Anna realizing her dreams made for a great read. I lost myself in this book. At the end, I sighed, one of those dreamy, where are real men like this, sighs.
It was also cute to see Hailey, Nate and Lori make appearances in this story. i look forward to the next book.
I really enjoyed this better than the first book. That's not to say book 1 wasn't good. It was. I feel the author found their stride with this book. The story wasn't repetitive as with the first one. Ben and Anna both know life can throw you curve balls and to not let things hold you back anymore. This wonderful romance has a great emotional grip on you as well as the first one did. This time, it's Ben coming to terms with an absent father who's trying to be there. I think any man who works with disabled kids is a keeper! Seeing Ben come to terms with Sam and Anna realizing her dreams made for a great read. I lost myself in this book. At the end, I sighed, one of those dreamy, where are real men like this, sighs.
It was also cute to see Hailey, Nate and Lori make appearances in this story. i look forward to the next book.
January 22, 2015
I HAVE TO SAY I LOVED THIS BOOK MORE THAN BOOK 1. I FELT IS WAS BETTER WRITTEN AND FLOWED BETTER. IT CARRIES ON FROM BOOK 1 BUT WITH BEN AND ANNA'S STORY. ALOT OF TWISTS AND TURNS. A REALLY GREAT READ.
April 29, 2018
Small towns can be a wonderful place to live as this author shows us in this delightful series. I love second chance romances. The first time around things got in the way along with complicated issues the time just wasn’t right, Ben was just a little to shy to ask Anna out. Things needed to be worked out as time goes by and bring Ben back to town he starts to think maybe just maybe the time is right for the women he loves.
When I was a young girl I loved riding horses it is so relaxing, enjoyable, gives you time to work through issues as you race across the fields as well as a feeling of peace, calmness and freedom. For me it was easy to relate to this story of using horse riding with children with physical and emotional special needs to help them get all the feeling above and know they can master something. It is also very helpful for the adults that help them. I enjoyed seeing the characters from the past book and meeting new ones. It was great to see where they are and what is new in their life.
Ben has or is losing those he loves it is a very trying time for him. He can be bullhead, stubborn and bratty at times. He has always has issues with his father, and he will have to work through them. Anna has so much patience with him, it was very touching how she reached out to him and bought him around. Life is too short as Ben learns with Anna help she has opened up a whole new world for him as well as his father. I thought this was a good touching read that I enjoyed. I can't wait to see what the next book is about.
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When I was a young girl I loved riding horses it is so relaxing, enjoyable, gives you time to work through issues as you race across the fields as well as a feeling of peace, calmness and freedom. For me it was easy to relate to this story of using horse riding with children with physical and emotional special needs to help them get all the feeling above and know they can master something. It is also very helpful for the adults that help them. I enjoyed seeing the characters from the past book and meeting new ones. It was great to see where they are and what is new in their life.
Ben has or is losing those he loves it is a very trying time for him. He can be bullhead, stubborn and bratty at times. He has always has issues with his father, and he will have to work through them. Anna has so much patience with him, it was very touching how she reached out to him and bought him around. Life is too short as Ben learns with Anna help she has opened up a whole new world for him as well as his father. I thought this was a good touching read that I enjoyed. I can't wait to see what the next book is about.
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May 23, 2017
Touches My Heart.... while giving me lots to think about.
I love catching up with Anna in this book and learning so much more about the types of therapy they do at Sunnydale Farms. After the first book (which you did not have to read to get where this on was going BUT , I highly recommend it) I wondered if She still got along with Betty. Now it seems there is a son Ben in the picture as well. Hum....
We also get to catch up on Nate and Hailey from book one and meet new comers Trevor and Max.... who I hope will have their own book.
I love Constance Phillips stories. They always touch my heart and give me something to think about.
I love catching up with Anna in this book and learning so much more about the types of therapy they do at Sunnydale Farms. After the first book (which you did not have to read to get where this on was going BUT , I highly recommend it) I wondered if She still got along with Betty. Now it seems there is a son Ben in the picture as well. Hum....
We also get to catch up on Nate and Hailey from book one and meet new comers Trevor and Max.... who I hope will have their own book.
I love Constance Phillips stories. They always touch my heart and give me something to think about.
May 2, 2018
The second in the Sunnydale series is an enjoyable, light read featuring a budding romance between Ben and Anna. Constance Phillips gives very compassionate portrayals of Anna and Ben as they overcome obstacles from the past and make decisions about their futures. It can definitely be read as a stand alone but I enjoy the consistent small town setting and townspeople. Sunnydale Farms, the horse training facility is featured beautifully in this story. If you love horses, small towns and light hearted feel-good romances this is for you.
April 20, 2018
Second book in this series that I have read and loved!!! Horses and romance, what could be better! Characters you invest in and a town you want to live in. The romance is sweet, makes you think of your first love. A definite.must read series!
April 26, 2018
This is a very sweet, easy read. The back and forth between Ben and Anna made the book interesting. The ghosts Ben needs to overcome make him more relatable and made you love him too. I enjoyed it and found it to be a great read. If you love, sweet easy fun reads, than you will enjoy this book!
August 12, 2017
3.5 stars. This is the second book in the Sunnydale Days series. I have read multiple books from the author and once again she has written a good book. While this is part of a series, each book can be read as a standalone.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat that info here. The author did a good job of describing the setting of Sunnydale Farm and what they do. The main characters of Ben and Anna. The storyline was average and predictable but it still was a sweet story.ÌýI enjoyed this book and I think you will too! I look forward to reading more books in this series.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat that info here. The author did a good job of describing the setting of Sunnydale Farm and what they do. The main characters of Ben and Anna. The storyline was average and predictable but it still was a sweet story.ÌýI enjoyed this book and I think you will too! I look forward to reading more books in this series.
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