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Fireworks
Susannah is out to prove that pyrotechnics genius Quinn Baldwin is responsible for a million-dollar fireworks catastrophe during a Mardi Gras ball. With her faithful black Lab Monty, she moves to the charming backwater city of Mobile, Alabama, to uncover the truth. But this world-traveled military brat with a string of letters behind her name finds herself wholly unprepared to navigate the cultural quagmires of the Deep South. Captivated by the warmth and joy of her new circle of friends, Susannah struggles to keep from falling for a subject who refuses to be anything but a man of integrity, compassion, and lethal Southern charm. Fireworks offers a glimpse into the heart of the South and a cynical young woman’s first encounter with Christ-like love.
336 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2006
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Elizabeth White
16 books38 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Also publishes under the name Beth White
Also publishes under the name Beth White
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February 21, 2010
What a cute story! I love Elizabeth White's writing style. Her stories are always light hearted, sweet and fun. I've read most of her books and enjoy how characters ties are always present. I first heard of Quinn when I ready "Fair Game," and I liked getting to know him and Susannah in this one. Easy and fun read!
March 26, 2010
Another free book on Kindle that is outside of my normal style of book but I tried it. This book is a little predictable but overall kept my interest and made me want to keep reading. It focuses on religion and how god plays such a major role in the characters lives. It even helps the main characther to open herself up. Overall a good book and would recommend to friends
July 14, 2008
Susannah comes to investigate a potential insurance fraud case surrounding a firework accident. Through the investigation, she learns about herself and who God is. I wont give any of the other information away - I don't want to spoil the story.
January 5, 2010
Loved this Christian fiction book. Well-researched and fun....
You'll love it! (I read it in like 2 days!)
You'll love it! (I read it in like 2 days!)
March 9, 2010
This was a decent story, but I'm glad it was a freebie for Kindle. It has a Christian message in the relationship, but also an intriguing mystery. A nice light read.
April 12, 2024
This book started out a little slow and I was wondering if I had made a mistake packing it for the airport with no other alternatives to read. But I am not one to quit on a book and I was not disappointed.
99% of what I read is Christian fiction . This was one of the clearest and easy to understand interpretation of the Gospel I have ever read in a novel. The characters were solid and believable. The attraction was palpable without being inappropriate.the mystery and intrigue kept the story moving nicely. This book turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
I will be looking for more books my Elizabeth White.
99% of what I read is Christian fiction . This was one of the clearest and easy to understand interpretation of the Gospel I have ever read in a novel. The characters were solid and believable. The attraction was palpable without being inappropriate.the mystery and intrigue kept the story moving nicely. This book turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
I will be looking for more books my Elizabeth White.
February 18, 2023
This was a sweet CF romance. There was a bit of mystery and it took a little bit for th spark to catch with the main characters. I think this is a great book for teens and those looking for a lighthearted and warm read.
July 10, 2018
Fun, light sweet contemporary story. I enjoyed it!
February 28, 2011
I decided to read Fireworks by Elizabeth White for a fun summer read. I was not at all disappointed, and even pleasantly surprised at the uplifting story in this romance novel.
Former ATF agent Susannah Tait arrives in Mobile, Alabama, with an assignment as an insurance investigator to prove that pyrotechnic artist Quinn Baldwin was responsible for a million-dollar fireworks explosion.
Susannah starts out in fine fashion, but is a bit disarmed by the Southern hospitality of her landlady, as well as the unexpected kindness of the object of her investigation. Quinn is a true Southern hero, with a shyness, thrill for the danger of fireworks and a grin you can feel right through the pages. It is quite fun to discover with Susannah some of the pecularities of life in Mobile, as Miss Elva Kay assures her, some ladies have a special dish just for potato salad.
Even though Quinn is attracted to Susannah, he takes a firm stand that he will not act on it because she is not a believer. What ensues is a hilarious and completely believeable plan by Quinn’s friends to share the gospel with Susannah. Her conversion testimony is one of the best I’ve ever read in Christian fiction.
But there is still the matter of her investigation and her deception to Quinn and all of his friends, which makes for several entertaining plot twists.
This novel by Elizabeth White, sprinkled with just enough phrases with fireworks double meaning to keep you on your toes, was a bang-up good read.
Former ATF agent Susannah Tait arrives in Mobile, Alabama, with an assignment as an insurance investigator to prove that pyrotechnic artist Quinn Baldwin was responsible for a million-dollar fireworks explosion.
Susannah starts out in fine fashion, but is a bit disarmed by the Southern hospitality of her landlady, as well as the unexpected kindness of the object of her investigation. Quinn is a true Southern hero, with a shyness, thrill for the danger of fireworks and a grin you can feel right through the pages. It is quite fun to discover with Susannah some of the pecularities of life in Mobile, as Miss Elva Kay assures her, some ladies have a special dish just for potato salad.
Even though Quinn is attracted to Susannah, he takes a firm stand that he will not act on it because she is not a believer. What ensues is a hilarious and completely believeable plan by Quinn’s friends to share the gospel with Susannah. Her conversion testimony is one of the best I’ve ever read in Christian fiction.
But there is still the matter of her investigation and her deception to Quinn and all of his friends, which makes for several entertaining plot twists.
This novel by Elizabeth White, sprinkled with just enough phrases with fireworks double meaning to keep you on your toes, was a bang-up good read.
June 1, 2015
Susannah Tait arrives in Mobile, Alabama with a bang! As a covert insurance investigator, it's up to her to prove (or disprove) Quinn Baldwin's recent cataclysmic fireworks fiasco as a fraudulent attempt to recover thousands, if not millions, of dollars from Independent Mutual Insurance Company. Quinn, on the other hand, seems exactly what he appears to be, a conscientious business owner, friendly and fair with employees and clients, and a religious man who demonstrates his faith in the way that he lives. Can he possibly be a criminal?
As Susannah works her way into Quinn's circle of friends, gathering information from every source, she finds herself drawn to this quiet, handsome, and very gracious southern gentleman. In spite of her boss's warning about not fraternizing with a client, Susannah and Quinn find themselves running down a path they never expected, with a finish line that could blow up in their face!
"Fireworks" is good on many levels; but it's the gentle, sincere, and very honest expressions of faith that turn a three star story into a four star book.
As Susannah works her way into Quinn's circle of friends, gathering information from every source, she finds herself drawn to this quiet, handsome, and very gracious southern gentleman. In spite of her boss's warning about not fraternizing with a client, Susannah and Quinn find themselves running down a path they never expected, with a finish line that could blow up in their face!
"Fireworks" is good on many levels; but it's the gentle, sincere, and very honest expressions of faith that turn a three star story into a four star book.
March 29, 2016
This is actually a re-read for me. But I thought it was the perfect time for it on account of the 4th of July coming up. :) Quinn is a "pyrotechnics genius" and Susanna is out to prove that he's scamming the insurance company. Needless to say, they clash a little but it doesn't take long until they've formed a friendship. And attraction follows soon after! I especially liked all the southern charms and accents. A fun little addition to the story. I also really like Ms. White's style of writing. A great balance between a cute and sweet romance, a little suspense and mystery, and fun characters. This was her debut and I think it still holds up well. Susannah and Quinn have nice chemistry and their story always makes me smile. :)
April 8, 2012
Good book with religious intentions. I enjoyed reading it and finding out what really happened but warn anyone who will not like all the religious talk. I didn't think it was that bad but others might not like it.
July 1, 2008
Like I said about the other book by Elizabeth White that I read, I really like her writing in this and Fair Game.
April 10, 2009
This is a really good book! It is one of the first ones I have read of hers.
January 8, 2010
it is good so fare it is also my fith book i have read in the week
March 10, 2010
This was a really good book - good plot with twists, God and a little romance tossed in!
May 13, 2012
An entertaining story with romance, mystery, faith, and Southern life
May 31, 2010
Like her too. thought her other book was better though :)
June 17, 2010
Really cute story.
June 18, 2010
did not read it all but may wish to revisit it someday. From the little I read of it, it seems that it is always wise not to have preset judgments about people.
July 4, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice to have a christian background in the moral of the novel.
July 31, 2010
Started on July 2, 2010 -- So far so good. On Chapter 3.
COMPLETED: July 18
COMPLETED: July 18
January 3, 2011
fun novel with lots of charm
July 31, 2012
An enjoyable, easy, CLEAN read.
July 5, 2015
I really liked it and the truth is, I only bought it because my daughter is the model on the front !!
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