The First and the Last: A Sunnydale Days Novella

by Constance Phillips

A romantic relationship with Kelly seems as unattainable to Joss as getting out of his wheelchair.

Joss knows the sands of time are vanishing. His one desire—to have a normal romantic relationship with Kelly seems like nothing more than a dream. She’s the varsity track star who’s smashing school and state records at breakneck speed. She’s been looking his way lately, or is it his service dog, Bug, that grabs her attention.

Senior year is right around the corner and Kelly feels the pressure to be at the top of her game. College scouts are hovering waiting for her to break yet another record. No one seems to care she’d give it all up to be more than friends with Joss.

Can Joss and Kelly overcome their differences and escape their realities to find love before it’s too late?

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 2, 2024

About the author

Constance 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.

Reviews

[Nasra Hassan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was sweet and simple. Cute story about two teenagers love. It has a butterfly moment when a male decided to go for it. And I like that female lead was just waiting for him to catch up. What I didn't like was at the end it was almost too rushed. Suddenly they made decisions and is all good. Otherwise good read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Joss and Kelly’s story.
This is a good story which has twists and turns, emotions, romance, and love, which leads to a sweet and enjoyable small town romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lena Phelps · Rating 4 out of 5]

A teenage love story with a good feel but a quick ending. Typical "Does she like me like I like her" story that many teenagers go through. Learned a lot about accessibility.