The Stanislaski Brothers: Mikhail and Alex

by Nora Roberts

Book Overview

Roberts delivers a special collection with two complete novels about the tempestuous and tantalizing Stanislaski brothers. Mikhail's rare talents attract a wealthy and classy beauty in "Luring a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373484224
• ISBN13: 9780373484225
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Silhouette Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

IMPORTANT READ THIS!!!!

Hey everyone, I love Nora Roberts books,I am a huge fan. Now Both the Stanislaski Brothers and Stanislaski Sisters are great books.But what you should know before you read either one is before you ruin the plots and stories for yourself. Read Taming Natasha-Stanislaski Sisters first then read Luring a Lady-Stanislaski Brothers its about Mikhail then read Falling for Rachel-Stanislaski Sisters then finally read Convincing Alex-Stanislaski Brothers. If you read the entire sister book then the brother book or in reverse you will ruin some key points. It should be in the order i gave above.

Nora Roberts, good as usual

I enjoy Nora Roberts books. The Stanislaski Brothers has two novels in one book. The first story involves Mikhail and his romance with Sydney. An unlikely duo at first glance, Sydney is a polished, sheltered, high society woman who becomes president of her grandfather's company upon his death. Mikhail was raised in the Ukraine until his family fought their way to the United States. Sydney mistakes him for a carpenter and hires him to make improvements on a building owned by her company and where Mikhail lives. She discovers he is not a simple carpenter but a complex man of many talents. Mikhail vows to win Sydney's heart. The second story revolves around Mikhail's younger brother, Alex, a tough street cop who arrests Bess McNee for soliciting, only to discover she is a soap opera writer doing "research". They fight to solve the murders of several prostitutes while falling in love. Bess has a history of "collecting" fiances, will Alex simply be added to that group, or will he believe in her declarations of love?Both stories were a delight. I recommend them highly! Enjoy...

Wow! Amazing characters!

Sydney Hayward's new office, ten stories up in midtown Manhattan, is a world away from her Soho apartments and her tenant's complaints. But when Mikhail Stanislaski trails dirt across her white carpet and reminds her of her grandfather's promises, the two worlds collide. A woman who's spent most of her life traveling and buying clothes is ill prepared for the business world. But Sydney's determined to learn, to make something of what she's inherited. When becomes aware of their terrible condition, she takes over the Soho apartment renovations personally. Mikhail's exotic looks and hot eyes made quite an impression on Sydney. His rudeness and impatience was easily explained by the fact that his many letters had gone ignored.Sydney's ice and pride have met their direct opposite in Mikhail. His gypsy heritage and hot-blooded, hot-tempered nature don't much tolerate ice and aristocracy. She can't help melting in his radiant heat. But then, no woman can dislike a carpenter that repairs stairwells for the good of children and old ladies without reimbursement. When Sydney's mother recognizes Mikhail from the cover of Art/World, the playing field is even. Mikhail lives in Soho from choice, and accepts the work he wants, again, by choice. The master craftsman/artist agrees to do the renovations in his apartment building because he wants to. As his patience seduces his tolerance, passions ignite, resulting in an intense love story too good to miss.Alex looses an arm wrestling contest over Sydney to his brother, so despite his outrageous flirtation, he fails to steal Sydney away. Rather than stealing his brother's girl, he'll just have to find one of his own. Or she will have to find him...which is exactly what Bess McNee does, when she stands with the "working girls" on a New York street corner. Arresting her for prostitution, Alex Stanislaski doesn't quite know what to make of the woman with the creative flair and innocent green eyes. Bess' admittance to solicitation as a form of research, she's a daytime soap opera writer, doesn't prevent Alex from putting her in jail. When Bess returns to the station to ask Alex to let her "use him" he's not quite sure what to think. While her words indicate a bit of illicit fun, Bess really is asking him to help her research into the life of a police officer to make her writing better -- an informal technical advisor. But her sexy eyes and word choices keep Alex off kilter and guessing, and the reader laughing. Indeed, Bess' breathless energy and sizzling passion makes her enduring and appealing, especially contrasted to Alex's more staid approach to life. In Nora Robert's words, "good fiction creates its own reality." And she proves it. The Stanisloski family presents the opportunity for the reader to become a part of a boisterous, loving family. Just as Mikhail expresses himself in wood, bringing the beauty of his emotions to his creations, so does the family allow the reader to participate emotionally in the kind of

The Stanislaski Brothers

I am in love with the Stanislaski Brothers. What a wonderful, heartwarming and loving family, the rich characters of Yuri and Nadia, the heart of this remarkable family, their sons Mikhail and Alexi, daughters Rachael and Natasha are memorizing. Mikhail and Stacey, Alexi and Bess love stories are every woman's fantasy. The story is so full of emotion and romance that you will not be able to put it down. Another Nora Roberts winner.

Fabulous!

The Stanislaski (what a mouthful!) Brothers by Nora Roberts is a wonderful book! I enjoyed every minute of it. In the book, there are two complete stories. One, titled as LURING A LADY is based on Mikhail Stanislaski, and the other, CONVINCING ALEX is based on Alex Stanislaski, who is two years younger than Mikhail. Both brothers are complete opposites, Mikhail being hot-tempered whereas Alex is an all-around ladies' man. ;) In LURING A LADY, Mikhail meets his soul mate when he encounters Sydney Hayward, newly president of Hayward enterprises and owner of a condominium he lives in. Sydney's grandfather recently passed away, and the company business was given to her. However lots of problems arises within the building (electrical and hydro problems) that Sydney isn't aware of, and Mikhail confronts her in her office. Sparks fly between the two, and soon the two find themselves attracted to each other. But something with Sydney's past will not allow her to have a future with Mikhail even though she does end up loving him. Read the book and find out what happens~ Just for your information: Mikhail is a carpenter and a famous artist that makes sculptures out of wood. It's very romantic. In CONVINCING ALEX, Detective Alex is working hard on a new case where two young girls were murdered. He decides to make a visit to the part of town where he was told that one of the prostitutes knew the two girls, and was to question her. He comes across a hot "blonde" and after a few questions he arrests her. But imagine his surprise when the hot "blonde" is actually a redhead and not a prostitute but a soap-opera writer. She's Bess McNee, a bubbly and funny girl who claims to need to feel what it is like to be a character so she can write it better. Soon she puts herself up to some danger, and Alex is there to protect her. But he can't seem to fight the attraction he feels for her, and soons end up falling in love with her. Bess, as well falls in love with Alex, but she's already had three engagements before that fell apart, and it's difficult for her to convince Alex that this time around is true love. So there begins the problem, and Bess must make Alex trust in her. The Stanislaski Brothers is full of humor, love and kindness. Nora Roberts is fabulous at making the reader fall in love with The Stanislaski family, they are all great people and fun to read about. I can't wait to get my hands on The Stanislaski Sisters. Enjoy!