Just the Way You Are by Lexi Ryan is another well-written story about love and second chances. This is the second installment in the Decadence Series.One year of marriage. No sex. No complications. No messy emotions. We were briefly introduced to Stacey and Harrison in book one, which was their wedding that everyone was attending. This is their story and goes into depth about why they both agreed to a temporary marriage. Stacey and Harrison also have a past together as well. After many years apart, they're reunited again in marriage to save Stacey's mom's beloved house. Despite many years of separation, sparks still fly between these two and keeping their hands off each other proves a lot harder than they both thought.This novella had surprisingly high amounts of emotions- heartache, sorrow, pain of loss. Stacey and Harrison were a great couple and I loved Harrison for his sweet & caring ways towards Stacey. Normally I prefer alpha man's but I truly thought Harrison was so sweet. Stacey never had it easy growing up & it was great to see someone love her for all that she is. I think that is what sold me on this book.Despite the shortness, this story did not lack in character or plot development. It was well-written & packed in a lot in just 68 pages. To me this book could stand alone without the others. Contemporary second chances romance about that skips backwards ten years and then the present where Stacey Parker and Harrison Duval are getting married, but they have a lot of history when they were young and made mistakes. I think the worse (and best) part of this story is the fact that Stacey keeps too many secrets which threaten her marriage and love possibilities. Angst ridden story with a gentle seduction by Harrison who is clueless about the past, but has lots of ideas for their future. This is supposed to be a marriage of convenience plot, but that lasts about two minutes once they are married and in the limo en route for their honeymoon. Very sweet but short romance.56 pages and kindle freebie2 stars
Another cute, hot, short story by Lexi Ryan. Recommend if you're in the mood for a quick read.
—skipperjames
3 1/2 stars. Just wanted a little more. Good story line, though, just slightly rushed.
—Stacy
Great read short but very sweet. I cried and I loved the HEA!!!!!
—Ilvme1432
What a HOT and SPICY novella. My only complaint is I want more.
—mypart2
Will there be any more of these books?
—hahaer1221
