Books like Notorious by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Keely Branscom once shocked her small town by posing for a centerfold at nineteen, chasing the attention of the suave and troubled Noah Garfield. Years later, Keely’s new life in Las Vegas brings her face-to-face with the man she has always desired, and with her own reckless tendencies. When Noah discovers Keely walking into a strip joint, he feels compelled to protect her from herself. Yet, Keely is determined to remain free, unfazed by the rules that once bound her. Noah’s childhood nemesis—now a super‑sexy adversary—throws a new challenge into their fragile reunion, forcing Noah to confront the parts of himself he has long avoided. The story captures their tumultuous dynamic, balancing Keely’s untamed spirit against Noah’s guarded heart, all set against the backdrop of a glittering yet morally ambiguous Las Vegas.

First publish date: 2001