Heat in the Vegas Night
Title | Heat in the Vegas Night PDF eBook |
Author | Jerry Reedy |
Publisher | Atmosphere Press |
Pages | 346 |
Release | 2019-10 |
Genre | True Crime |
ISBN | 9781646330904 |
This true story will take the reader on a scary ride through the trials and tribulations of a card cheater on the run. Las Vegas is a gambling mecca that lures in tourists from all over the world, each trying to win money at their favorite casino game. The game of Blackjack or "21" is played by more tourists than any other casino game. Jerry Reedy, the author of this true story, was introduced to a group of blackjack players shortly after he got out of college. This group of country boys from the northwest was led by one man named Steve Kammeyer (the Boss). The Boss developed a system in blackjack based on knowing what the dealer's hole card was. This type of activity is absolutely forbidden in Las Vegas, but this group was tough to detour.
Vegas Heat
Title | Vegas Heat PDF eBook |
Author | Fern Michaels |
Publisher | Kensington Books |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 2014-05-20 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1420137840 |
“A fascinating family saga” continues as the Thornton dynasty’s fortunes rise and fall—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegas Rich (Romantic Times). Vegas Heat is the story of the Thornton empire . . . of Fanny Thornton, who takes over Babylon, the family’s magnificent Las Vegas casino, when her ex-husband Ash falls desperately ill . . . of Fanny’s twin sons, Sage and Birch, one content in his conventional life, while the other’s search for happiness leads to tragedy—and renewed hope . . . of Fanny’s daughter Sunny, betrayed by her husband, fighting a battle no woman should ever have to face . . . of her daughter Billie, whose devotion to the Thorntons’ children’s clothing empire has kept her from finding love. It is also the story of Fanny’s relationship with enigmatic businessman Marcus Reed—and the poignant, powerful quest for acceptance that drives the members of these two unforgettable families . . . Praise for Vegas Rich “[A] sweeping family saga reminiscent of her Texas series.” —Booklist “If history doesn’t lie, Michaels won’t disappoint her fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Her characters are well constructed.” —Publishers Weekly
Hot Vegas Nights (The Trifecta Book 1)
Title | Hot Vegas Nights (The Trifecta Book 1) PDF eBook |
Author | Logan Chance |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2020-09-09 |
Genre | |
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There's only two rules to being a male stripper in Vegas. #1. Always be attainable. #2. Never fall in love. And I've been living by these rules for a very long time. I love my life. I'm one-third of the Trifecta, only the naughtiest male revue show Sin City has ever seen. My days consist of working out, saving money, and entertaining women both on and off the stage. Until the moment, Clara walks into Big Willie's and wants nothing to do with me. She avoids me at every turn. And it drives me crazy. But, when she needs a date for her step-sister's wedding, there's only one person she can turn to. Me. And I'm more than happy to be the piece of meat on her arm. Date for the wedding, and nothing else. Only one problem, I find myself wanting more. This is all new to me, and I find myself breaking both my rules. But this is Vegas, baby, and sometimes rules are meant to be broken.
Super Casino
Title | Super Casino PDF eBook |
Author | Pete Earley |
Publisher | Bantam |
Pages | 512 |
Release | 2009-11-04 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0307429733 |
In this lively and probing book, award-winning author Pete Earley traces the extraordinary evolution of Las Vegas -- from the gaudy Mecca of the Rat Pack era to one of the country's top family vacation spots. He revisits the city's checkered history of moguls, mobsters, and entertainers, reveals the real stories of well-known power brokers like Steve Wynn and legends like Howard Hughes and Bugsy Siegel, and offers a fascinating portrait of the life, death, and fantastic rebirth of the Las Vegas Strip. Earley also documents the gripping tale of the entrepreneurs behind the rise and fall and rise again of one of the largest gaming corporations in the nation, Circus Circus -- to which he was given unique access. In his trademark you-are-there style, he takes us behind the scenes to meet the blackjack dealers and hookers, the heavy hitters and bit players, the security officers, cabbies, and showgirls who are caught up in the mercurial pace that pulses at the heart of this astounding city.
Vegas Confidential
Title | Vegas Confidential PDF eBook |
Author | Norm Clarke |
Publisher | Stephens Press, LLC |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781932173260 |
Norm Clark is one of Las Vegas's most notable and recognizable celebrities around. This eye-patched man-about-town knows it all about this vibrant city in the desert--where to go, what to do, and most importantly, where to see and be seen. Vegas Confidential: Norm! Sin City's Ace Insider 1,000 Naked Truths, Hot Spots, & Cool Stuff, is an atypical guide to Las Vegas. While most books highlight the same old tourist stops, Norm's book celebrates the best places, often undiscovered gems, where readers can get a true taste of what Las Vegas has to offer. He also reveals where to go to hang out with famous celebrities and what the gossip readers need to know to get in with the in crowd. Norm also shares interesting tidbits that will make even the newest residents or visitors seem hip to the scene and add fresh surprises to those already in the know. This book has it all!
Little Secret, Red Hot Scandal
Title | Little Secret, Red Hot Scandal PDF eBook |
Author | Cat Schield |
Publisher | Harlequin |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2017-05-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1488011591 |
A surprise pregnancy could be the ultimate betrayal—or her Cinderella moment—in this charming romance by the author of A Merger by Marriage. Meek and mild Mia Navarro has spent her entire life in her twin’s shadow. But a brief and secret affair with superstar singer/producer Nate Tucker is about to change all that. Their one night together on tour has left her pregnant and torn between her obligation to her pop-princess sister and claiming the life she longs for. But as Mia gears up to put her own needs first for once, she faces an even starker moment of reckoning: Will her pregnancy news strike the wrong chord . . . or be music to Nate’s ears? “The plot is a little Cinderella light with a touch of money thrown in. The characters are well scripted and have interesting quirks thrown in . . . This is a sweet tale designed to show the reader that it is okay to think about and stand up for yourself.” —Harlequin Junkie
The Coleoptera of New Mexico
Title | The Coleoptera of New Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Clinton Fall |
Publisher | |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 1907 |
Genre | Beetles |
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