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The Stanislaskis #4-6
Le destin des Stanislaski: Le scénario truqué / Un amour d'enfance / Mariage à Manhattan
La saga des Stanislaski : Tomes 4 à 6
Natasha, Mikhail, Rachel, Alexi et Frederica, Kate : tous sont membres de la famille Stanislaski. De parents ukrainiens, ils ont grandi aux Etats-Unis. Bien que très différents, ils ont en commun la générosité, le talent, et l’esprit de clan. Et pour eux, va bientôt se jouer le moment le plus important de leur vie.
Alexi Stanislaski incarne, dit-on, tout ce qu’une femme attend d’un homme : la force, le charme et la sensibilité. Pourtant, sa relation avec Bess Mc Nee ne débute pas dans la douceur… Bâti comme un boxeur et précédé d’une réputation de flic de choc, Alexi, le plus jeune des deux frères Stanislaski, ne se doute pas, en arrêtant une inconnue pour racolage sur la voie publique, qu’il vient en réalité de « coffrer » la fille de l’une des plus riches familles de Manhattan. Et il ne va pas tarder à être séduit par ce mélange détonnant et sexy d’audace et de provocation, qui ne peut que plaire à ce tempérament de rebelle.
Frederica, elle, entretient deux rêves depuis toujours : devenir une vedette de Broadway, et prouver à Nick, son amour d’enfance, qu’elle est la femme de sa vie. C’est donc pleine d’enthousiasme et d’espoir qu’elle quitte sa petite ville de province pour New York, où Nick est devenu un metteur en scène de théâtre reconnu. Mais à son arrivée, rien ne se passe comme prévu.
Quant à Kate, elle a renoncé à sa carrière de danseuse étoile pour revenir vivre auprès de sa famille. Et alors qu’elle cherche un entrepreneur pour l’aider à réhabiliter la vieille bâtisse qu’elle veut transformer en école de danse, elle rencontre le séduisant et talentueux Brody O’Connell. Sous le charme, elle lui propose le chantier. Pour très vite se rendre compte que Brody l’évite. Pourtant, elle en jurerait, c’est bien du désir qu’elle voit briller dans son regard…
Natasha, Mikhail, Rachel, Alexi et Frederica, Kate : tous sont membres de la famille Stanislaski. De parents ukrainiens, ils ont grandi aux Etats-Unis. Bien que très différents, ils ont en commun la générosité, le talent, et l’esprit de clan. Et pour eux, va bientôt se jouer le moment le plus important de leur vie.
Alexi Stanislaski incarne, dit-on, tout ce qu’une femme attend d’un homme : la force, le charme et la sensibilité. Pourtant, sa relation avec Bess Mc Nee ne débute pas dans la douceur… Bâti comme un boxeur et précédé d’une réputation de flic de choc, Alexi, le plus jeune des deux frères Stanislaski, ne se doute pas, en arrêtant une inconnue pour racolage sur la voie publique, qu’il vient en réalité de « coffrer » la fille de l’une des plus riches familles de Manhattan. Et il ne va pas tarder à être séduit par ce mélange détonnant et sexy d’audace et de provocation, qui ne peut que plaire à ce tempérament de rebelle.
Frederica, elle, entretient deux rêves depuis toujours : devenir une vedette de Broadway, et prouver à Nick, son amour d’enfance, qu’elle est la femme de sa vie. C’est donc pleine d’enthousiasme et d’espoir qu’elle quitte sa petite ville de province pour New York, où Nick est devenu un metteur en scène de théâtre reconnu. Mais à son arrivée, rien ne se passe comme prévu.
Quant à Kate, elle a renoncé à sa carrière de danseuse étoile pour revenir vivre auprès de sa famille. Et alors qu’elle cherche un entrepreneur pour l’aider à réhabiliter la vieille bâtisse qu’elle veut transformer en école de danse, elle rencontre le séduisant et talentueux Brody O’Connell. Sous le charme, elle lui propose le chantier. Pour très vite se rendre compte que Brody l’évite. Pourtant, elle en jurerait, c’est bien du désir qu’elle voit briller dans son regard…
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First published January 1, 2001
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Nora Roberts
1,209 books59.7k followersNora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 -- The Becoming -- the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
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March 30, 2023
CONVINCING ALEX - Alex is a police officer who arrests Bess, who is a writer for a soap opera and is doing research for a character. Bess is flighty, rich, and an intelligent spitfire. Alex is very jealous over all of her ex-boyfriends, and was ready to propose to her but finds her in the arms of one of her ex-boyfriends. Roxanne, a hooker Bess is working with to help her get out of the business, is killed. The tape recorder Bess gives her helps solves the case of a serial killer.
WAITING FOR NICK - Freddie has had a crush on Nick since she first met him as a little girl. Nick's composing of music takes off, and Freddie comes to New York with step-by-step plans to get Nick to fall in love with her and to let her do the lyrics for his new score for a Broadway Show starring Maddy O'Hurley (another great series by Nora Roberts). They do fall in love, but Nick's past catches up with him, which puts Freddie in danger. Great book.
CONSIDERING KATE - Kate is Natasha and Spence's daughter, who is a lot like Freddie - stubborn and goes after what she wants, which is Brody and his son, Jack. She hires Brody to renovate a building to use as a dance studio. Lots of past on both parties.
WAITING FOR NICK - Freddie has had a crush on Nick since she first met him as a little girl. Nick's composing of music takes off, and Freddie comes to New York with step-by-step plans to get Nick to fall in love with her and to let her do the lyrics for his new score for a Broadway Show starring Maddy O'Hurley (another great series by Nora Roberts). They do fall in love, but Nick's past catches up with him, which puts Freddie in danger. Great book.
CONSIDERING KATE - Kate is Natasha and Spence's daughter, who is a lot like Freddie - stubborn and goes after what she wants, which is Brody and his son, Jack. She hires Brody to renovate a building to use as a dance studio. Lots of past on both parties.
March 22, 2020
Love the First one...
I love Alex and Bess story best, of the three stories in this collection. It is more engaging and Noraish.... than the last two. Alex as a police officer didn’t think he had a chance with Bess, the classy soap writer and rich family. He sure did as we see, with his good looks and charm. Good read all round and a good bargain.
I love Alex and Bess story best, of the three stories in this collection. It is more engaging and Noraish.... than the last two. Alex as a police officer didn’t think he had a chance with Bess, the classy soap writer and rich family. He sure did as we see, with his good looks and charm. Good read all round and a good bargain.
January 15, 2021
This may be my third time reading these books. Nora Roberts is such a good writer. She layers her characters all the while giving us action and writing us into the stories she creates.
I come back to these books any time I’m in a reading slump. Nora Roberts, these books are like a comfort blanket to me.
I come back to these books any time I’m in a reading slump. Nora Roberts, these books are like a comfort blanket to me.
January 23, 2021
Older but a really good series.
This is a delightful series. Had it in paperback first, now have all 6 in my Kindle. It’s great to go back and enjoy “the family”. The second generation is almost as good as the first generation. Reading “ in order” is best, in my opinion, but not required. You’ll want to, because you will enjoy meeting the whole family!
This is a delightful series. Had it in paperback first, now have all 6 in my Kindle. It’s great to go back and enjoy “the family”. The second generation is almost as good as the first generation. Reading “ in order” is best, in my opinion, but not required. You’ll want to, because you will enjoy meeting the whole family!
March 23, 2020
Very enjoyable!
I thought I had read all of Nora Roberts older books but found I hadn't read this series. I got this book at a bargain and I highly recommend it, even at full price!
I thought I had read all of Nora Roberts older books but found I hadn't read this series. I got this book at a bargain and I highly recommend it, even at full price!
April 14, 2020
Pure Nora Roberts
I like the romantic ideas in these books. After reading more than one, the plots seem the same. Boy meets girl. One of them pursues while the other seems obliviously unaware.
I like the romantic ideas in these books. After reading more than one, the plots seem the same. Boy meets girl. One of them pursues while the other seems obliviously unaware.
September 20, 2025
Nora Roberts at her best. She can bring the characters alive and make the readers feel like they are part of the scene and action. I would love to have a family like the Stanislaskis. It would be so much fun.
April 21, 2020
Nice continuation of family stories
July 11, 2021
Great series
Very good ,uplifting story
The whole series was a great family drama, looking for more like it!
Highly I recommend
Very good ,uplifting story
The whole series was a great family drama, looking for more like it!
Highly I recommend
November 15, 2021
Who needs a good argument?
Evidently a good story does and Roberts delivers with Brody and his father and between Brody and Katie. Good arguments are essential in life and in storylines.
Evidently a good story does and Roberts delivers with Brody and his father and between Brody and Katie. Good arguments are essential in life and in storylines.
January 29, 2022
loved it
Her books never let me down. I enjoyed all the families tied up nice at the end of it all
Her books never let me down. I enjoyed all the families tied up nice at the end of it all
July 15, 2022
Happy endings all around
I think considering Kate is my favorite. I like Jack the best. I would not want to be a ballerina.
I think considering Kate is my favorite. I like Jack the best. I would not want to be a ballerina.
August 14, 2022
Great book series
Couldn't put any of the books down! I wish there were more books about the Stanislaski family! Can't wait to read morelike
Couldn't put any of the books down! I wish there were more books about the Stanislaski family! Can't wait to read morelike
October 14, 2022
As always awesome
Nora write a great story. Never disappoints. Always ready to reread them again and again. My favorite author. Love all her books.
Nora write a great story. Never disappoints. Always ready to reread them again and again. My favorite author. Love all her books.
April 29, 2023
The Stanislaski Series Collection Volume 2 by Nora Roberts - This wide open, wonderful family will warm your heart! Happy Reading!
August 27, 2023
Love the family base
September 12, 2018
Addictive reading
Loved this series- a strong family going through life’s ups and downs! A Calgon take me away experience which I fully enjoyed!!
Loved this series- a strong family going through life’s ups and downs! A Calgon take me away experience which I fully enjoyed!!
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March 26, 2017
I Really Hate Book 6...Considering Kate
Marvelous! What I hate is that there may never be another Stanislaski book. There's no mention of this....but just MAYBE....
Well-written, very vivid scenes swirled throughout....I felt like I was part of the family rather than reading about them.
Thanks, I have been entertained every single page!
Marvelous! What I hate is that there may never be another Stanislaski book. There's no mention of this....but just MAYBE....
Well-written, very vivid scenes swirled throughout....I felt like I was part of the family rather than reading about them.
Thanks, I have been entertained every single page!
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