Worth Fighting For (Alpine Woods Shifters) [Kindle Edition]

Sondrae Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Alpine Woods Shifters Book Four

All’s fair in love and war.

As leader of a fox skulk, Cody is used to feeling protective. But when his best friend, Misty, gets attacked, his panic has nothing to do with duty. Suddenly, he’s noticing Misty as a woman instead of the girl he grew up with. But pursuing those feelings would risk their friendship, something he's unwilling to do.

Misty's tried everything, without success, to convince Cody she's not "one of the guys". Yet now that he's looking at her like she always dreamed, he pulls away every time she gets close.

Danger lurks in the background, waiting to pounce. Someone plots against the foxes, leaving them all in jeopardy…especially Misty. Will Cody overcome his fears in time to save the woman he loves?

A Lyrical Press Paranormal Romance

Product Details

• File Size: 252 KB
• Print Length: 152 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc. (May 3, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0080E4P68
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,205 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Fighting For by Sondrae Bennett May 11, 2012

By A Bookworm's Haven VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have admitted before that novella's are not really something I read a lot, but Sondrae Bennett had opened me up to a whole new world with her Alpine Woods Shifters books. I read the previous three novella's in this series in one weekend and did a mini-review of each of them on my blog.

Cody has been a character we have seen before and I loved him from the first moment we met him. I was itching to get my hands on his story and was so psyched to see that his was up next. Since we have already met him and Misty, we are familiar with them and invested in their lives. The other books focus more on the wolves and we finally get a peek into the lives of the foxes in Worth Fighting For. Cody has grown up with Misty and has always seen her as a one of the guys and his closest friend. He never imagined they could be more than that to each other, but Misty did. She has been fighting for his attention for quite some time and has almost given up hope. It is not until Misty gets hurt in a fight that happened at the end of the previous book that picks back up in this one, that Cody sees how truly important Misty is to him. Once he finally gives into his feelings for her, wow! Those two are hot! Sondrae manages to pack some steamy scenes into these pages.

Even though this is a novella, Sondrae still packs in all the elements I love. I mentioned the smoking hot romance, but there is also plenty of action and an overall villain trying to spoil everyone's plans as well. The villain is one that overlaps a little from the previous book and I liked that Sondrae tied in older plot lines and continues them on in Worth Fighting For.

There is a lot of humor laced throughout as well. The relationship that Cody and Misty share includes witty banter that comes with years of knowing someone. This led to some very cute moments between the two of them and had me laughing out loud numerous times.

Overall, this is another great addition to this series. I love these shifters and Sondrae continues to suck me in with each new story. I cannot pick these books up without reading them cover to cover in one sitting. My only complaint continues to be that I wish they could be longer. And really that is not a complaint at all, just me wanting more, haha. These could easily be turned into full length novels, but I will take whatever I can get. I would highly recommend these books to anyone looking for a good, fast, sexy read. You can read them out of order, but I would start at the beginning with Artic Winds and go forward from there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars When is it time to cut your losses and save your heart? June 17, 2012

By cathyr

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Book 4 "Arctic Woods" series.

Plot:
Misty has lusted after Cody since they were teens, but he has never seen her as more than a friend. Will there ever be a HEA for them, or is it time to cut her losses and make a new start?

Comments:
- Contemporary paranormal (shape shifters) romance.
- 2448 kindle locations, 42,000 words
- m/f - explicit, reasonably frequent, happy.
- While this is Book 4 of a series, it doesn't technically need the other books to make sense, or they could be read out of order. BUT characters from other books appear and play integral roles, and have influenced the events of Book 4. There is also a fairly loose multi-book story arc started in Book 3 that continues into "Worth Fighting For".
- Prologue has Misty spying on Samantha at Cody's place from Book 1 "Arctic Winds". The book proper starts at Julie's kidnapping from Book 3 "The Wolf Within".
- Includes excerpt from "Omegas In Love" by Annie Nicholas.

Opinion:
"Worth Fighting For" is a surprisingly enjoyable read. It's a good paranormal with funny, clever characters, and a sweet romance with enough light and shade to really feel you got something out of it. I enjoy Bennett's use of different shifter animals, and having their furry halves affect who they are and what they do - in this case, foxes are small, fast animals. When attacked by bigger beasts, they can do little to protect themselves. It's a nice change from the All Powerful Wolves we usually get.

Book 3 was the first book to introduce a multi-book story arc, and it was cleverly included in "Worth Fighting For". It isn't necessary to know the past history, the arc gives the story substance and drama, but knowing the past gives the characters depth, and entices the reader into reading more.

A really fun story in an enjoyable series. Bennett is building a strong series with moreish books, interwoven so we can see our favourites again, loving, explicit sex and fun, easy dialogue. A recommended book.

The Arctic Woods series:
Book 1 "Arctic Winds" - Jason (Wolf Premier) and Samantha (Arctic Fox Shifter).
Book 2 "Chasing Paradise"- Ethan (Jason's brother and Wolf) with Gwen (Otter).
Book 3 "The Wolf Within" - Julie (Jason's non-Shifter sister) with Brendan (Wolf).
Book 4 "Worth Fighting For" - Cody (leader of nearby fox skulk) and Misty (fox).
Book 5 "Covert Desires" - Amber (FBI human) and Danny (Jason's brother and Wolf) - due for release December 2012.

-CR-

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute is the word July 4, 2012

By loulouc

Format:Kindle Edition

Another installation in the series. We met Cody in the 1st book I believe, and I kinda wondered if we'd see him again. This book took the angle of 'best friends finally see the light'. Well, on his side. Poor Misty, she's always had feelings. And she's the kinda of 'female' character I like. She's described as feisty/strong willed, but has problems with asthma. And of course her best friend Cody has always been there for her with support about that. Those described moments were totally sweet- got love protective sweet men.

It totally helped to have read the 3rd book. Yes, the book stands alone by itself, but I think having read the previous book helps tie it together. Just saying.

More About the Author

I love romance. I love reading romance, living romance (who doesn't), but I especially love writing romance. There's no greater feeling than watching my characters come alive in each other's arms. Most of all, I love giving my characters the happily ever afters they deserve, with a little necessary drama first.

One of my favorite things is picking up a new book and sinking into the story, immersing myself in the emotions between the characters. I hope someday to inspire readers the same way my favorite authors have inspired me.

When not writing, I can usually be found curled up on the couch with a good book, taking my dogs for walks, or spending time with my family.

It always makes my day to hear from my readers.