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Summary: A Wildly Passionate Artist and A Cynical Cop
Review: This is a two-story anthology, both penned by Nora Roberts. LURING A LADY: Rich, refined, and the epitome of the ice princess, Sydney Hayward has recently taken over her grandfather's business since his death. She now owns the apartment complex where Mikhail Stanislaski lives. As a young child, Mikhail's family escaped the Ukraine for America, and a better life. Mikhail goes to see the building owner, not expecting it to be Sydney. The apartment complex has fallen into disrepair, and the tenet's complaints have been virtually ignored. Once Sydney realizes this is true, she makes the renovation her pet project. Mikhail, who is an artist and part-time contractor, initiates the repairs. The passionate Mikhail cannot deny his attraction to Sydney, despite her cool manner. It doesn't take long for their mutual desire to grow into a once in a lifetime love. CONVINCING ALEX: Bess McNee writes for a daytime soap opera, and she likes to research her character's storylines. This research involves her dressing up as a hooker and standing on a street corner. In the course of the night, she ends up being arrested for solicitation when she's coerced into propositioning a cop, Alex Stanislaski. Bess and Alex are almost instantly attracted to each other, but commitment shy Alex tries to steer clear of getting too involved. Two hookers have been recently murdered, and Alex is investigating the case. Bess befriends a prostitute and inadvertently gets a little too involved with Alex's case, and him. Both these stories were originally published separately by Silhouette in the early to mid 90's. There is also a compilation novel entitled THE STANISLASKI SISTERS, which contain the other two stories. I hadn't read either of these stories when originally published, and I thought they were very enjoyable. The second story, CONVINCING ALEX, had a little more grit since it did involve a murder spree, but I would still classify this book as lighter reading material. Ms. Roberts is a gifted storyteller and you just can't go wrong with her books.
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Summary: How many of Nora Roberts books can I say are my favorites?
Review: This series is wonderful. This book is great. I particularly liked that it was about two brothers instead of two sisters. Mainly because it is a switch. The Stanislaski family is one that I wouldn't mind joining. Nora Roberts makes you feel that you can just walk into this family and feel a part of it. I particularly liked the story about Mikhail. He is strong and sexy and full of spirit and heart. He is the type of man I'd love to get to know. I giggled at parts of this story and enjoyed the whole book. This is a great series and a wonderful part of the series. While each book can stand alone, why would you read only one book? I certainly read all of them.
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