Worth It: The Complete Series

Worth It #1-10

by Peter Styles

"I can't come out because I can't let them down. But I never dreamed that he would make me feel alive again, either."

Caleb Barker is trying. But it's difficult being a widowed single dad. Keeping up with three kids, the house, and his sales job doesn't leave him much time to sleep, let alone even think about moving forward, romantically. Right now, his sole focus needs to be creating a stable home for his kids, and to do that, he needs to get a promotion - and to get a promotion, he's finally ready to admit that he needs some help.

"I know I should be careful. He's my boss. But it's so easy to forget that when he touches me."

Ethan Collier is ready to escape the city - and more importantly, his string of loser ex-boyfriends. It's time to get his life back on track, and to do that, he needs a job. Getting the position as Caleb's manny should help Ethan gain enough stability to go back to school. He just never accounted for the children's dad being a DILF.

Welcome to Worthington, Texas, where the heat doesn't just rise in the summer - you'll feel it all year long in these stories of older men and their younger lovers. Every book in the Worth It series can be read on its own, but with so many familiar characters to love, why stop with just one? This book features a little hurt with a lot of comfort, the courage to come out of your comfort zones, and a teenager who really does have all the answers.

Get Worth Trying and the rest of the 9 fantastic books in the Complete Worth It Series Bundle!

Genres: LGBT, Romance, M M Romance, Contemporary Romance

1435 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2019

About the author

Hello everyone! My name is Peter Styles. I am a young new gay writer who is in love with reading and writing gay romance. I hope my stories keep you as entertained as much as I like writing them.

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Reviews

[Bexbookrex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent stories! Bad bad grammar.

Great plots. Wonderful characters. Diverse couple dynamics both interpersonally and sexually.
Structurally horrible. It's as if there was no editing or proofreading at all.
All ten books are still "worth" reading though! The content quality is better than I've seen in a long time! I just wish I could've edited or at least proofread for the author! Lol!

[Kirstin · Rating 4 out of 5]

10 different stories, 10 different couples, 1 town.

This bundle has so many different stories with so many wonderful tropes: Hurt/comfort, age gap, MC with a disability, kink, OFY and on.

Each story is well written and insightful, borderline angsty and with a perfect HEA every time.

If you are looking for a lot of story with emotions and fun, this is the bundle for you.

[Ayden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read the first 2 books but could not continue... maybe at a later date.

[Patti Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

WORTH HIS SALT – Grayson is upset because he has 1/2 his leg amputated and is having a hard time dealing with it. Dylan does not work with veterans, but he has agreed to work with Grayson. Can these to fight through their bad experiences and help each other to move forward to the happy ending that they both want?
WORTH WANTING – Finn has been trying to save the money to buy back his family home. Houston hurt Finn three years ago when he left, and is now back buying the house for an investor. Finn and Houston start over, however something happens. Can Houston get back on Finns good side? What will happen with the house?
WORTH THE PAYNE – Jace has just buried his parents and needs to take care of his brothers. Rowen has been out of the country for a year and a half. When Rowen gets off the plane his phone explodes with messages, he needs to go to Texas to see what he can do to help. When Rowen shows up Jace is happy for the help. Rowen has agreed to adopt Jace’s younger brothers. The boys are interviewed by the social worker and before she leaves she asks Jace and Rowen if they are involved, that could pose a problem with the adoption. Rowen tells Jace that they have to stop what they are doing. The adoption should be what is important right now. Will they be a family again? Will Jace find his happiness?
WORTH A SHOT – Nico wants to reopen the case where is uncle was arrested for murder. Landon was the deputy that arrested his uncle. Nico goes to Landon to see if he will help reopen the case. Along the way they find new evidence that was not presented at the original trial. Can they find the real killer? Nico has a fight with Landon and walks out on him. Can Nico find his way back? Can there be a relationship between these two?
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS – Noah has not been out of his house is eight years because of an accident that happened, he does not feel safe leaving. Noah only allows his therapist and his brother in his house. Parker moves in with his brother next door to Noah. Parker is deaf and also an artist. Parker invites Noah over and is hurt when Noah says no. Parker finds out that Noah does not leave his house at all, so Parker takes Noah some lunch instead. Noah and Parker spend time together and get their work done. Parker is taking Noah out on small walks outside to get him used to being outside again. A car backfires and Noah runs inside and tells Parker to leave. Can Noah overcome this setback? Can the two of them find happiness? Will Noah make it to Parker’s art exhibit?
WORTH THE TROUBLE – Tristan is a defense attorney and a single father. Upton is a writer and a single father. Carter and Barney are class mates. One day Upton goes to get Carter from school, Carter asks his dad if Barney can co e home with them and play. Upton calls Barneys dad to make sure it is ok for him to come. Tristan says yes and meets them at Upton’s house a little while later. After a few of these meetings Upton agrees to take Barney home with him and Triston can pick him up later so he does not have to worry about getting to school early. One night a few months later Upton and Triston go out with Upton’s friends, Parker proposes to Noah, Sawyer has a new job and Nico uncle is finally getting justice. Upton cannot believe someone is going to let a murder out. Triston tries to explain that the system got it wrong. Upton will not listen and runs out. Triston and Upton have a fight and Triston leaves. Upton refuses to go to the trial and is upset that Barney is not there to come home with Carter to play. Can Upton fix this and make Carter happy?
WORTH DYING FOR – Oliver is out of jail and needs to find a job. Tristan, Oliver’s lawyer says he can file a wrongful conviction suit and win about three million. Oliver decides he does not want to file the suit at this time because he does not want to go back to court yet. Oliver accepts a job to work on the ranch from Quinn. Quinn approaches Oliver one day after work to give him some cream for his sore muscles. Quinn and Oliver start having fun. After a few days Quinn’s mother ends up in the hospital and is in need of heart surgery. However she refuses to have the surgery because it is too expensive and they don’t have the money for it. Quinn tries to figure out how to come up with the money because he wants his mother around for a long time. Quinn yells at Oliver during a discussion and Oliver walks out. Can Quinn fix his relationship with Oliver? Can Quinn come up with the money to save his mother? Will Oliver file the wrongful conviction lawsuit?
WORTH REMEMBERING - James and Sawyer had a relationship six years ago and Sawyer blew it. Sawyer was young and insertion of his feeling for James. James has spent the last six years hurting and upset. One night at a BDSM club James find a submissive that he can work with and that brings out the passion that James has pushed deep down. The longer James spends with this mystery man the more he falls in love with him. Sawyer goes to the club and everyone wears a mask to keep their identity a secret. Sawyer find that gives his what he needs. When the masks come off James and Sawyer are surprised. James walks away. Sawyer hides away for two weeks and is finally confronted by his friend Quinn. Can Quinn get James and Sawyer to admit their feelings for each other?
WORTH THE WAIT - Can two people pick up where they left off after twelve years of not spending time together or will their short time together be it forever? Wyatt has tried to raise his daughter and run a business alone since his wife died in childbirth. After the funeral Wyatt met Vance, Vance help him with his daughter. After about six months Wyatt realized that his feelings for Vance were growing and he needed to stop and focus on his daughter only. Twelve years later Vance is the new middle school teacher this year and has Wyatt's daughter in his class. Tempy gets into trouble the first day and will not tell anyone what happened. Vance takes Tempy here schoolwork so she doesn’t get to far behind. After seeing Vance face to face for the first time in twelve years Wyatt starts to wonder what could happen. Wyatt and Vance spend some time together and then Wyatt wonders what everyone will think. Wyatt tells Vance he cannot give him what he wants, so Vance tells him to leave. Both Vance and Wyatt are unhappy, can this be fixed?

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

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ten Books In the Worth It Series where Alphas and omegas struggle to form relationships.
The ten books in this bundle are as follows-
Worth Trying
Leaving Gaton while his controlling and cheating boyfriend was at work had Ethan feeling freer every mile he drove. He was heading to Worthington where he grew up to stay with his friend Finn and take up a job as nanny to Caleb Barker's three children. Arriving to start work Ethan is surprised by the pull of attraction to his tall handsome new employer but shuts down the feeling as he needs this job. Caleb is drowning in being a single parent and his work and is desperately in need of assistance is shocked at the beautiful young man who arrive to become nanny to his children and feels a hint of concern but shoves it aside.
Worth His Salt
A friend who knows how good he is as a physical therapist asks Dylan to come to Worthington to help with an injured Marine. Grayson is struggling since returning home having lost his lower leg and trying to adjust but is finding using a prosthetic hard. Dylan first has to make him get his head around the idea of walking and mastering the use of the prosthetic leg. They engage in a battle of will but slowly progress is made.
Worth Wanting
Finn caught a glimpse of Houston at a wedding and was surprised to see him back after the way he just left town and dumping him. Finn has been saving to try and buy back his family home and is distraught when it comes up sold. He is even more annoyed when he finds out Houston is involved in buying and rebuilding the mansion. He gets the Historic Society involve to cause Houston and his client more problems. Houston finds he is still attracted to Finn and wants to get him back but realizes he has a lot of work to do

Worth the Payne
Jace finds himself in shock after his parents die in a plane crash but he has to try and keep it together so he can give his younger brothers the care and support they need. He is surprised when his father’s friend Rowan does not turn up for the funeral but knows he is often away for long periods. When his flight from Uganda arrives at Dulles Airport his phone start to ring and he sees that loads of recent missed calls so he rings up his friend Tristan who breaks the news of the death of his friends. He changes his connecting flight from Seattle to Texas knowing he needs to be there for his friends children. He also finds a message from a solicitor asking him to attend their offices giving a date and time. When he and Jace attend the meeting Rowan is stunned to find his friend has requested that he become the guardian of the two under aged boy leaving Jace feeling that his father did not think him capable of taking care of his brothers.
Worth a Shot
His Uncle Oliver is in prison having been convicted of a murder he did not commit so when he gets a letter that states his uncle was not at the crime scene but describes another man who was he is excited at the possibility of getting Oliver out of Jail. He approaches Landon Case from the Sheriff's Office in the hope of getting the letter investigated but he does not think it is enough as it is only signed with an N. Nico and his friend go through record of the case looking for a name that starts with N and they find Nina a young woman who had never been called to give evidence. After an argument Officer Case agrees to go with him to look into Nina. Spending time together the men find their emotions aroused.
Worth a Thousand Words
Musician and composer Noah found his depression develop into agoraphobia after he was attacked and beaten and now is unable to leave his house. He watches twin brothers move next door and finds his interest sparked by the one who is an artist and often finds himself watching him. Then one day a knock on the door turns out to be the artist who introduces himself Parker. The two find the other inspires the others creatively they find their work benefiting from their interaction.

Worth the Trouble
Upton picks up his son from school and finds him playing with his new friend Barney Wallace whose father is late picking him up. Getting the phone number from Barney he rings his father and arranges to take Barney home with him. When Tristan Wallace arrives Upton is surprised by the sexy hunk on his doorstep. Tristan finds himself attracted to Upton and realizes there are problems ahead when he finds out that Upton's late cousin Nora was the murder victim in the case he is trying to get the man convicted of it released.
Worth Dying For
After being released from jail for a crime someone else has now been convicted of Oliver knows many will still view him as a criminal rather than and innocent man. He is grateful that a friend of his nephew has offered him a job on the Dyer Ranch. Quinn vaguely remembered Nico's Uncle Oliver but knew he was innocent so made the offer of a job and is surprised at the hot sexy Daddy type he turns out to be. Unfortunately Quinn has a weakness for older men and Oliver ticks all his boxes.
Worth Remembering
Six years ago after a friend told Sawyer a lie he broke up with James but neither has ever fully recovered from the breakup. Sawyer is told by his friends about a Masquerade at the Black Room an underground BDSM club and having played with the idea with James he is intrigued enough to go. James is at a poker night with friends when he notices a postcard announcing a Masquerade at the Black Room where he had gone in the past and feeling alone he decides to go. When Sawyer arrives he is drawn to the Dom giving a show at a Saint Andrew’s cross using a flogger on a sub.
Worth the Wait
Twelve years ago the nineteen year old Vance had helped then fallen in love with the recently bereaved Wyatt Worth who was struggling with grief, depression and coping with a new born baby which he had no experience in doing. Now Wyatt's daughter Tempy is starting in his homeroom class and bringing back all the feeling Vance had gone through when Wyatt had pushed him away and ghosted him all those years ago.

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

[Dave · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldn’t continue

I hate to do this Mr. Styles but, I was not able to continue reading the books. The spelling and grammatical errors aside, the storylines were becoming unstable. In book number one, the two main characters finally ended up “getting together“ because the kids were at their grandparent’s house for the evening. Yet, in the midst of their initial encounter, one of them thought to themselves that he should perhaps be quiet as to “not wake the kids.” Also, at the wedding one of the grooms’ best friend and his husband were at the wedding and it was noted that they have been married a few months. One of them said that he was going to call a friend of his who is a physical therapist to refer the groom’s brother, and yet when book number two began, we found him calling his friend the physical therapist, and their conversation involved the “upcoming wedding“ rather than the wedding that had supposedly happened a couple of months ago. So, I made it through book one, ignoring the pitfalls, but I was only a few pages into book two when this occurred and I just couldn’t continue reading the rest of the series.

[Phyllis Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not Worth It: a barely readable mess full of errors

I only slogged through the whole thing hoping it would get better, because some of his coauthored works are good.
This is a bundle of ten stories. Some are good, some ok, and a couple hard to get through. Some of the lead characters made me really want the HEA, while others made me want them to just go away. Much worse than the inconsistency of the story quality is how bad the book is technically. The are so many errors it doesn’t look like it was ever proofread much less professionally edited. There are typos, grammatical errors, and editorial errors that made it hard to read on a sentence by sentence level. There are also numerous plot inconsistencies that never should have made it to publication.

[Linda Crandall · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many different kinds of hesitation, so many ways to overcome it
All these books, read in a bundle instead of one by one, bring out the many different ways a person can find love, and how many ways it could go wrong, or be bordering impossible to obtain. Besides the sensitivity of the obvious LGBT theme throughout, other very different problems are confronted and, in time (a couple, after a LOT of time), overcome. Physical difficulties like blindness, deafness, or a missing limb, emotional issues like agoraphobia, guilt, and rage, each fit into relationships that not only help overcome these obstacles but actually create a bright new way to live love

[Destiny Unlocked · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every story in this series is amazing!! All the characters are so lifelike and the plots are all wonderful. There is some drama but it makes the feel-good parts that much better. Also, the Oliver arch had me in tears. The only bad side to this was the fact that their relationship status flipped in some stories. Some were engaged or married in one then the next one it was reversed. I did wish that it had been more locked down when everyone got married. But the end chapter of the whole series was rather sweet. Also, the kids in this series are all amazing!! I feel they helped the story move.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs work

I liked the interconnected stories and characters but I felt the last story ended a little abruptly. However, the biggest negative was the lack of proofreading. Missing words, incorrect grammar and in some places use of the wrong character’s name often interrupted the flow of the text.

[Jangler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

Each story in this bundle was quite short therefore there wasn't a great deal of depth to either the characters or the storyline. Some of them I liked more than others, and I skimmed quite a few but if you want easy stories with a happy ending this would be ok.

[K.J.Purves]

Definitely Worth reading

I just love a good romance with a happy ending . Its all in these books. I think I'll be reading it again

[Andy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. Although each story has its own happily ever after, the contexts are different and a wide range of aspects of both gay and general life are covered sensitively.

[Jeremy Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories they were brilliant

[Dawn Cooper figarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Another fantasic mm romance series. Was wondering how it would all work out. Love the ending. Kinda new to this genre and have totally gotten in to it.

[Patricia Hoffstaetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a intriguing & fascinating MM romance series with ten wonderful previously published standalone romances in it & will give hours of reading pleasure. The story-lines & plots are well-paced, interesting, well-thought & written. The various characters are quite complex yet well-developed with individual personalities which results in occasional verbal confrontation and/or verbal conflict; at times they entwined fairly well & complement each other.
The following three books are the ones I really enjoyed.
Worth Wanting #3
There is: a male stripper trying to obtain his deceased grandparents home from the bank (Finn MacNamara), a caring friend (Jace), a almost bankrupt man & ex-lover that obtains the MacNamara’s home & grounds (Houston Collier), twists & turns, intrigue, drama, memories, chance meeting, intense dislike, confrontations, attempted apologies, anger, emotional turmoil, devious plans, historical proof, seduction attempt, flat-out rejection, determination, regrets, surprises, conversations, mild deceit, doubts, despondency, verbal conflict, heartache, discovery, surprises, verbal banter, happiness, love & steamy scenes.
Worth The Payne #4
There is: a heartbroken young man (Jace Payne) discovers that his deceased parents made alternative arrangements for his two younger brothers (Porter & Henry), the man that comes back into their lives (Rowan Baron), drama, emotional turmoil, attractions, legal formalities, contingency plans, social services, memories, doubts, vulnerability, complications, rejection, heartache, emotional support, admittance, love, some steam & a well-deserved happy conclusion.
Worth Remembering #9
There is: a man (Sawyer) consumed with jealousy made some hurtful accusations towards his then lover (James) who finds it hard to forgive & forget, drama, intrigue, friendship, memories, BDSM, masks, domination/submission, spankings, confrontations, doubts, friendly advice, obsession, discovery, shock, dismay, verbal conflict, emotional turmoil, caring friends, intervention, a setup, declaration, love, happiness, steamy scenes & a splendid satisfying epilogue.
I really enjoyed reading this ten book MM romance series & would recommend it to people who enjoy reading this genre.

[Kitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This bundle includes all the stories from the Worth It series. I liked some better than others, but all were either 4 or 5 star reads for me. Each book focuses on a different couple and different conditions and circumstances, although all are inter-connected with minor characters from one story becoming the central figures in later books. There is plenty of angst here, with themes including older man/younger man, GFY, enemies to lovers, second chances, hurt and comfort, redemption, mystery and suspense, and even some BDSM elements. Each couple struggles to achieve equilibrium, and In the end there are HEAs for all, but they don't come easy. There is plenty of heat and sweet, sexy times, too. So, come along to Worthington, Texas, and enjoy the ride.

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

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this box set as part of an arc program. This is the story of the fictional town of Worthington, Texas and the 10 romances of the towns residents. The are older/ younger men romances and some of the characters are featured in other books. They can be read as standalone, but i read and loved them all. Some of the stories do continue on as background story lines, so they should be read in order. This set includes the books Worth Trying, Worth His Salt, Worth Wanting, Worth The Payne, Worth A Shot, Worth A Thousand Words, Worth The Trouble, Worth Dying For, Worth Remembering, and Worth The Wait. There is also a prequel to this series called For What It's Worth. I loved this whole series and think it is a great way to read them all together. Another great set from Peter.

[Shelly Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great set from Peter Styles ,,,,, I really like his writing ,,,, 

This set is totally about Alpha's and Omega's getting together in relationships ,,,,
1 ,,, Worth Trying ,,,, 
2 ,,, Worth His Salt ,,, 
3 ,,, Worth Wanting ,,, 
4 ,,, Worth the Payne ,,, 
5 ,,, Worth a Shot ,,, 
6 ,,, Worth a Thousand Words ,,, 
7 ,,, Worth the Trouble ,,, 
8 ,,, Worth Dying For ,,, 
9 ,,, Worth Remembering ,,,
10,, Worth the Wait ,,, 

Each one of these stories are well worth the money and the time to sit and binge read,,,,, awww come on,,, I know you want to,,,, I would so totally recommend this bundle for everyone,,,,

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

[THOMAS · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this series!

There are a lot of words in this series. n a couple places it seemed to be getting in the way of the story line, the stureall did finis up quite well !
I really did enjoy the endings of each of them, and the way many of them involved so many of the characters from previous books.
It made the stories flow well, and link up so much better.
The epilogue's at the ends of some of the stories really did finish them off so perfectly! The author didn't just drop us off a cliff, and leave us wondering, 'well what happened then? Or was there a HEA ending somewhere that i missed ? The last book had a Very Surprising Finish, that I certainly wouldn't spoil for you.... It was however, quite a surprise! Way beyond what i guessed was coming!!!

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot men of all different backgrounds with a wide variety of careers and callings work through the tangles of life.

Being a little different is more or less the norm for these men. Some of them are just better st coming to terms with that.

Tangled turmoil and m/m romance! Great KU read!

I have bought or borrowed most of the books in this series from Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. I also received an advance copy from Booksprout.

Great reading if you enjoy steamy stories of folks trying to find themselves and live their best lives - with hot romance and added twist to those lives.

[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth It 4.5 stars
Super sweet second chance romance. Ethan made me smile with his banter and interactions with the kids. He's found a new start with Caleb and gives his best to the family. I liked that he doesn't give up his goals. Caleb's struggle to move on from his wife was understandable, but I loved that his brother and daughter both help him to let go of the guilt. The kids are a great addition to the story without taking over. The epilogue left me with a smile.

I will be adding to this review as I complete other stories in the bundle

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of MM romance stories. Each book has it's own hot couple with their own unique story to tell. The author does a great job bringing strong characters and bringing his stories to life by describing his scenes perfectly. I had the pleasure to read most of these books as they came out and loved them all. It's great to have them all in one place. I would recommend this set.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible Box Set of the Worth It Series. These books are about 10 couples overcoming insurmountable odds to find the love that they deserve. This is an M/M book set but the love is such a beautiful thing.
Book 1: Ethan and Caleb
Book 2: Grayson and Dylan
Book 3: Finn and Houston
Book 4: Jace and Rowan
Book 5: Nico and Landon
Book 6: Noah and Parker
Book 7: Upton and Triston
Book 8: Oliver and Quinn
Book 9: Sawyer and James
Book 10: Vance and Wyatt

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased some of these books and received some through the Booksprout website. Each of the stories could stand alone but were so much better read in order and as a complete set. The final book, tied everything together and was a perfect conclusion. Sometimes it takes a younger, fresher perspective to open someones eyes to what is possible. In the end, love is the winner...for several couples!

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

[Nadine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthy

This was a fabulous series and well written the intertwining of each character into a book apart from their own story was so well done made this a hard series to not read continuously. Love does conquer all and although our journey to get to life long love is different the journey is worth it

[Babara-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a heart rendering and soul wrenching book bundle of male couples who find each other for the first time and second chance love in a small town called Worthington.
Each couple digs right in your heart and wrenches out your soul as they are so heart wrendering sweet and each couple is linked with friends and people in the town!
Loved it!

[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great series. The stories and characters are well developed and interesting. The stories have second chance loves, finding love where you least expect and more. I can't wait for more from this author.

[mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I was hooked from the beginning. There were some grammar mistakes, but the story was so powerful, i didn't care. I loved all the characters. The storyline was poignant, funny and sexy as hell.

[Janice Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love his stories