The Stanislaski Brothers: Mikhail and Alex [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Nora Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2001

A New York Times Bestseller

"Roberts creates exceptional characters who . . . live on in the reader's imagination and heart." - Publishers Weekly

These two complete novels introduce the loyal and loving, tempestuous and tantalizing Stanislaski family. Their immigrant roots had made Mikhail and Alex Stanislaski both strong and passionate. Their charm made them irresistible. . . . Mikhail's work-hardened hands were not what wealthy ice princess Sydney Hayward was accustomed to, but the classy beauty soon discovered this earthy stranger's rare talent for Luring a Lady. . . . When Alex mistakenly arrests headstrong Bess McNee for siliciting, she decides the sexy detective is perfect - for her research . . . and for herself. Now all that's left is Convincing Alex.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Thanks to their Slavic roots and to their loyal, loving family Mikhail and Alex are strong, passionate, 100per cent male and utterly irresistible. Wealthy ice princess Sydney discovers Mikhail's special talent for luring a lady. And when Alex mistakenly arrests Bess, she decides that the sexy detective is perfect for her research - and herself! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 653 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786232765
• ISBN-13: 978-0786232765
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,561,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, November 14, 2000

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Pamela Leung "pamahla" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Stanislaski Brothers (Two Complete Novels: Mikhail and Alex) (Mass Market Paperback)

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!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two fabulous romance stories - one great family, November 27, 2000

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"amylouise66" (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stanislaski Brothers (Two Complete Novels: Mikhail and Alex) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Stanislaski Brothers is a book of 2 complete stories; one about Mikhail Stanislaski (Luring a Lady) and the other about Alexi Stanislaski (Convincing Alex). I have to admit I liked Mikhail a little better than Alexi. Something about his story held me more and I felt it more compelling, a little more romantic. That is not to say that I did not enjoy Alexi as well, his is a great story.

Both are great romance stories, every woman's fantasy! Mikhail and Alexi are both fabulous leading men, very different people but each sensitive, caring and loving in their own way. I really like it when Nora Roberts writes about families you can feel as if you are a part of them and get to know everyone - I just love this family, wish I could have met them! I can't wait to read The Stanislaski Sisters!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Stanislaski Brothers, November 15, 2000

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Betsy Lord (Castle Creek, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stanislaski Brothers (Two Complete Novels: Mikhail and Alex) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.