Books like Vegas Heat by Fern Michaels
Set in 1980, Las Vegas has evolved into a glittering casino hub, leaving its gritty desert past behind. Fanny Thornton, newly married to Simon Lanning, faces a troubled union marked by Simon’s jealousy and suspicion of her ex‑husband, Ash Thornton. Ash’s decline threatens the fate of his prized creation, the Babylon casino, as stakes rise for control of the business. Reluctantly assuming responsibility, Fanny endeavors to shield her family and salvage the casino from Simon’s sabotage. Amid family turmoil, a tantalizing opportunity from another man presents itself, pushing Fanny toward a risky gamble for a hopeful future.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga
Authors: Fern Michaels
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