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4am in Las Vegas: Irish Fiction
‘If you’ve missed out on Michelle’s previous books…I can recommend starting with this one, a fabulous read!’ ChicklitChloe.blogspot.com
‘Darker and more ambitious than her previous titles, with quite a few surprises…novel four doesn’t disappoint.’ Irish Independent
‘One of the things I’ve loved about Michelle Jackson’s books are the destinations she takes us to.’ Shazsbookboudoir.blogspot.com
‘This trip to Las Vegas is well worth it…it’s thrilling and exciting and it’s obvious from the writing that the author has visited Las Vegas!” Roscommon People
It’s Halloween in Las Vegas and things are crazier than normal for Connie the wedding planner. Vicky and Frank are in town for their nuptials but Vicky’s teenage daughter Tina is less than impressed until she meets Connie’s moody and enigmatic son Kyle. Frank’s brother John is trying to hold everyone together but something happens that turns the wedding party on their heads at 4am in Las Vegas!
Suzanne is new to Facebook and has stumbled upon more than she expected when she receives a friend request from Ronan in Boston! He’s on his way to Las Vegas for a work convention and Suzanne’s friend Eddie convinces her that she should go too!
When they all meet in Binion’s Casino the cards have already been dealt but will there be a winner?
‘Darker and more ambitious than her previous titles, with quite a few surprises…novel four doesn’t disappoint.’ Irish Independent
‘One of the things I’ve loved about Michelle Jackson’s books are the destinations she takes us to.’ Shazsbookboudoir.blogspot.com
‘This trip to Las Vegas is well worth it…it’s thrilling and exciting and it’s obvious from the writing that the author has visited Las Vegas!” Roscommon People
It’s Halloween in Las Vegas and things are crazier than normal for Connie the wedding planner. Vicky and Frank are in town for their nuptials but Vicky’s teenage daughter Tina is less than impressed until she meets Connie’s moody and enigmatic son Kyle. Frank’s brother John is trying to hold everyone together but something happens that turns the wedding party on their heads at 4am in Las Vegas!
Suzanne is new to Facebook and has stumbled upon more than she expected when she receives a friend request from Ronan in Boston! He’s on his way to Las Vegas for a work convention and Suzanne’s friend Eddie convinces her that she should go too!
When they all meet in Binion’s Casino the cards have already been dealt but will there be a winner?
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Michelle Jackson
51 books27 followersMichelle Jackson studied printed Textile Design in The National College of Art and Design and kicked off her career as a sock designer.
She has written six bestselling novels which have been translated into several European languages.
In 2010 she co-wrote What Women Know a book of wisdom for women.
She is a panelist on the Midday Show on TV3 and writes articles and travel features for several national newspapers and magazines.
She lives in Howth, Co. Dublin, with her husband and two children.
She has written six bestselling novels which have been translated into several European languages.
In 2010 she co-wrote What Women Know a book of wisdom for women.
She is a panelist on the Midday Show on TV3 and writes articles and travel features for several national newspapers and magazines.
She lives in Howth, Co. Dublin, with her husband and two children.
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October 9, 2011
4am in Las Vegas
Michelle Jackson first came to us (readers) when she wrote Two Days in Biarritz and after reading it I knew we had a special writer on our hands. A person who had the ability to write about a place and bring her readers straight into the story, with each book she has written she has brought us to Biarritz, New York, Havana and now Las Vegas. When you read these books you can tell instantly that the research has been done, she has been there made her own memories and then she has come back to share these beautiful cities with us. The special thing about these books is not only the way that they have been written but the fact that the culture of each city has been brought to the forefront.
In each of her books Michelle has tackled issues such as abuse, betrayal and now Alzheimer’s, a topic that sadly many are familiar with. When reading 4am in Las Vegas a change in writing was noticed immediately, the way her writing has grown and expanded is beautiful to watch. The feeling that she was putting even more of herself into this story was apparent. Not saying that Michelle had used real life experiences but that she had given more of herself to her readers. Considering that she tends to give so much of herself already this was an extraordinary discovery.
4am in Las Vegas follows the lives of eight different characters that are all brought to Las Vegas in search of something. When these lives intertwine in many different ways we discover some hidden truths.
Vicky who came to Las Vegas to marry her fiancé Frank probably has the worst time of all, not only does her daughter disappear with her wedding planners son but she realises that Frank has been hiding some very interesting secrets from her. Will she ever find her daughter and will Frank tell her the truth?
Suzanne is a sweetheart who lives in Dublin taking care of her mother who has Alzheimer’s. The past few years she has drastically changed her life in order to be a carer and she has lost a huge part of herself in the process. When her best friend Eddie suggests a little trip to Las Vegas so she can have a well deserved break Suzanne is a little more than apprehensive about the whole idea. How could she possibly leave her mother and jet off to Vegas on a holiday? There is however the lovely Ronan, an old flame who has just re-connected with her that helps sway her opinion when she learns he will be in Las Vegas for business. In the wonderful setting of the City of Lights, we see these characters stories unfold. Some lives are shattered while others are put back together.
After reluctantly reaching the end of best-selling author Michelle Jackson’s fourth book I have been inspired to go back and re-read the others. I am doing so not only to fill in the time until book number five comes along, but also because reading her latest book reminded me how much the other stories had made an impact on me.
Michelle Jackson first came to us (readers) when she wrote Two Days in Biarritz and after reading it I knew we had a special writer on our hands. A person who had the ability to write about a place and bring her readers straight into the story, with each book she has written she has brought us to Biarritz, New York, Havana and now Las Vegas. When you read these books you can tell instantly that the research has been done, she has been there made her own memories and then she has come back to share these beautiful cities with us. The special thing about these books is not only the way that they have been written but the fact that the culture of each city has been brought to the forefront.
In each of her books Michelle has tackled issues such as abuse, betrayal and now Alzheimer’s, a topic that sadly many are familiar with. When reading 4am in Las Vegas a change in writing was noticed immediately, the way her writing has grown and expanded is beautiful to watch. The feeling that she was putting even more of herself into this story was apparent. Not saying that Michelle had used real life experiences but that she had given more of herself to her readers. Considering that she tends to give so much of herself already this was an extraordinary discovery.
4am in Las Vegas follows the lives of eight different characters that are all brought to Las Vegas in search of something. When these lives intertwine in many different ways we discover some hidden truths.
Vicky who came to Las Vegas to marry her fiancé Frank probably has the worst time of all, not only does her daughter disappear with her wedding planners son but she realises that Frank has been hiding some very interesting secrets from her. Will she ever find her daughter and will Frank tell her the truth?
Suzanne is a sweetheart who lives in Dublin taking care of her mother who has Alzheimer’s. The past few years she has drastically changed her life in order to be a carer and she has lost a huge part of herself in the process. When her best friend Eddie suggests a little trip to Las Vegas so she can have a well deserved break Suzanne is a little more than apprehensive about the whole idea. How could she possibly leave her mother and jet off to Vegas on a holiday? There is however the lovely Ronan, an old flame who has just re-connected with her that helps sway her opinion when she learns he will be in Las Vegas for business. In the wonderful setting of the City of Lights, we see these characters stories unfold. Some lives are shattered while others are put back together.
After reluctantly reaching the end of best-selling author Michelle Jackson’s fourth book I have been inspired to go back and re-read the others. I am doing so not only to fill in the time until book number five comes along, but also because reading her latest book reminded me how much the other stories had made an impact on me.
August 16, 2023
It was an easy read and enjoyable , but I thought at the beginning you were introduced to too many characters to get a picture of them in your head. It covered a good few topics and kept your interest.
August 8, 2022
the language of the book is very basic and easy
constant drama is very engaging but the last 30 pages or so were less enjoyable
constant drama is very engaging but the last 30 pages or so were less enjoyable
November 1, 2012
A good fast paced story. I read it on Halloween to keep me in the spirit of the holiday :D This was the first Michelle Jackson book I have read. The story is set in Las Vegas, and the descriptions were excellent, I really felt like I was there with the characters. There were quite a few main characters with two plots intertwining, but I personally didn't feel connected with the characters for some reason, maybe there were just too many to get a real feel for any of them. I will be reading more from this author though.
November 11, 2011
Brilliantly written with fantastic descriptions of Las Vegas. I had always pictured it as one road of lights, now know that’s the strip, but also that there is so much more to Vegas. Michelle takes the reader on so many journeys with the characters; this book almost doubles up as a traveller’s guide.
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August 24, 2023
Nothing too special. The book deals with topics such as gambling, alzheimers and pressure from family.
Jackson did her research to the book as we dwell into Native American territory and she manages to keep it respectful.
The only characters that I really enjoyed were Suzanne and Ronan and their arc.
Jackson did her research to the book as we dwell into Native American territory and she manages to keep it respectful.
The only characters that I really enjoyed were Suzanne and Ronan and their arc.
July 16, 2012
received in the post this morning, cannot wait to start :)
August 5, 2012
Loved it as always Michelle delivers
June 1, 2013
Jackson does it again. A really enjoyable read.
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