Book overview With A Simple Twist Of Fate, Fortunes Rise And Fall. . . Vegas Heat is the story of the Thornton dynasty. . .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. . . "A fascinating family saga." --Romantic Times