Worth His Salt

Worth It, Book 2

By: Peter Styles

Narrated by: Nikola Muckajev

"I’m doing just fine on my own. Love is for the weak."

When Grayson Barker lost his leg during his last deployment with the Marines, he might as well have lost his life. He’s gone aimless and bitter, and even though he knows his friends and family are just trying to help, he’d much prefer it if everyone just left him alone to rot. Having PT isn’t going to help him get his life back - even if his therapist does funny things to his libido.

"I keep it casual. Not because I don’t love anyone, but because I do. And those you love always hurt you the most."

Dylan Wexler doesn’t work with vets. He’d spent too long as a child dealing with his father’s PTSD that spiraled into abuse, and while he might be mended physically, the scars his father left behind still cut deeply every day. But having friends means making sacrifices, and when he’s talked into helping Grayson learn to walk with his prosthetic leg, he’s determined to his best work. Even if the man drives him to distraction.

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 audiobook in the Worth It series can be listened to on its own, but with so many familiar characters to love, why stop with just one? This audiobook features a heart of stone, the patience that heals it, and a sensual threat to so many professional ethics.

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Love Worth Never Letting Go

Once I started this story I couldn't stop listening to it. Greyson, a Marine needs to learn how to use his prosthetic leg. Dylan, a physical therapist came to help him.

The ride was rocky with Grayson needing mental therapy and Dylan trying to remain professional even though his feelings keep growing.

This is an emotionally rich story with strong characters and an uplifting ending . . .actually a beginning.

Sensitive, realistic depiction of war after-effect

This is wonderful, sweet love story that includes the after-effects of military service and injury, the conflict of a therapist getting a little too involved with his client's care, and the concern and care of family and friends. The depiction of Grayson's actions and resistance post-injury felt realistic and genuine. Having family members who served in the Gulf Wars, I have experienced the stubborn resistance to seeking help and the reticence to talk or share one's feelings about that time. I liked that Dillon was strong enough to do what was best for Grayson once he realized he was doing as much harm as good, and I loved the way Grayson was spurred to do something to retain the man he loved. Beautiful all around.

The narration was good. I have to be honest that I missed the narrator from the first book in the series just because I liked his voice and the accents he gave some characters. That said, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Mr. Muckajev's narration. His voice was clear and strong, and his pace and delivery were just right for me.

I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request. This is my honest, voluntary review.

YOU CAN ONLY HEAL IF YOU ASPIRE FOR IT

Another riveting tale of psychological stress and denial. Grayson, a war vet amputee, has to learn to live with his disability and a leg that aches whenever he tries to wear his prosthesis. Enter Dylan, a physical therapist, who falls for Grayson, but has his own baggage to carry. They both find a way to heal and be together for an HEA.

Another wonderful story!!

Loved Grayson & Dylan's story!! Grayson's stubbornness to accept help and Dylan pushing him with physical therapy and making Grayson realize he needs help with PTSD.

Enlightenment

Was nice to get to know some of the issues our military have to go through just to try to have a life.

A story of great understanding

Peter has written another great story. Grayson and Dylan represent two sides of a very difficult problem. The sufferers of ptsd and those who suffer the collateral damage. Grayson lost a leg in combat and needs help. He is reluctant to accept it. His family steps in to help him.hiring Dylan to be his physical therapist.Grayson gradually accepts Dylan and comes to care for him. Dylan ‘s father suffered from ptsd, he was very abusive. This makes Dylan reluctant to treat Grayson. He doesn’t want to cross professional or personal boundaries.Grayson makes progress with his therapy and also learns to care for Dylan. The conflict progresses as both men deal with past and current problems. Can these men solve their problems? Visit Worthington and see. There are several recurring characters who enhance the stories in this series. Take some time to get to know them all. Loved the narrator. Looking forward to the next in the series.,

A great addition to the series

Another great book gets added to this series!

Grayson has lost his leg and has turned down PT. When his family gets together and forces the issue, he meets Dylan and together they turn his world upside down.

Such a sweet premise and follow through. I've really enjoyed this series and I think Nikola Muckajev is an awesome narrator!

Let the healing begin

I really enjoyed this book and the subject matter hit home with amputation and the prosthetic. I felt that Dillion was very necessary for Grayson to heal. The story had a nice flow and the ending put a big smile on my face. This is a wonderful book that I would recommend to friends and family.

My favorite of the series so far

OVERALL: 3½ stars
I was impressed with "Worth His Salt" and recommend it for everyone who likes a tough, gritty hero but also a more gentle guy who won't be a pushover. It was fun to see the relationship develop between Grayson and Dylan. I think you'll enjoy the ride as well. Some good life lessons along the way. You'll enjoy this book.

PERFORMANCE: 3 stars
I listened at speed 1.4 (since it would have been unbearable, for me, listening to this reading at normal speed)
There was no distinction between main character voices, and so when I had to stop listening and pick up where I'd left off, I would be lost for a while since I wouldn't know who the "I" speaking or the "he" was until a proper name was thrown in.

Although Nikola Muckajev's voice was pleasant to listen to, it sounded more like he was doing a book reading than a performance of the book, although there were moments when he let emotion came through. Unfortunately, that was never the case during the bedroom scenes, when there should have at least been a hint of passion in the words spoken while they were doing it together. As it was, it sounded like I was listening to a first-edition sexbot and I couldn't help laughing. I mean, really—imagine Siri or Alexa reading this portion from late in the book: "I was twitching and moaning and nearly senseless. 'Grayson' I finally begged. 'I can't—can't take it. Please... you've got to—Oh god, f+++! I need you. Baby, I need—I....'" (Okay, in all fairness, at least some emotion came through in the "Oh god, fuck!" part, but otherwise it came across as simply a reading of words that did not at all convey what was happening as those words were uttered by Dylan. These were scenes where a narrator could really show how good they are. If it titillates the reader, he did it well. If he makes the reader titter at his reading, not so much.

STORY: 4½ stars
This is my favorite of the series so far (although I have not yet listened to them all). From the earliest chapters it was clear that this story was above average and even, for a few chapters, had me thinking it could be on the level of award worthy, it was that good, but it did not quite hit that mark. (It is, by my standard, just as rare for a book to achieve a 5 star rating as it is for a book to deserve the lowest rating). If you are not left with a Wow! it wasn't perfect, so it's not a 5.

The story of "Worth His Salt" was definitely solid and satisfying, and I will likely listen to it again. Very real, and the characters had a definite connection. I'm wondering, as I write this, if perhaps we could have seen Dylan's relationship with his Dad, and if we could have seen Grayson before and when the tragic event resulting in the loss of his leg happened, if it would have made this the Wow! 5-star read it easily could have been. But anyhow, it is a great read and I don't want to take away from that. Peter Styles deserves applause for a great story and great book. I heartily recommend "Worth His Salt".

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1= Bad-Garbage // 2= Poor-Below Average // 3= Good-Average // 4= Great-Above Average // 5=Excellent-Award Worthy

A good listen

It was a good listen narration is done well, The story was good nothing really exciting, short and sweet. A good beach type listen.