Controlling Interest by Elizabeth White

Controlling Interest was a good relaxing read that made me smile. Just the kind I like. Natalie Tubberville, the heroine, is smart but trouble prone. Matt Hogan, the hero, is street semi-wise. Both have backgrounds they’re ashamed of but have given their hearts to the Lord and are trying to live for Him.

I like the Bible verses/discussions sprinkled throughout, the details added in like his vintage ties and her cleaning out her clothes. I also enjoyed the sub-stories of the mission, and her parents. She included a bunch of info about Alabama as the runaway travels with some people in an RV. Fun local color. There’s even a touch of secret service included.

I did enjoy Elizabeth White’s Texas Gatekeepers previously. I’d definitely like to hear more about the characters in this book, and I’m going to find Off the Recordto read because now that I’ve learned a little bit about the McGaughan’s I want to read more.

Here’s the backcover copy:

THERE’S TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY

Matt Hogan’s Memphis detective agency has been on the skids since a recent attack of conscience cost him an important case. When a wealthy investor steps in and saves River City Investigations, Matt thinks all his prayers have been answered—until he finds out that with the investor comes a new partner.

Fresh out of criminal justice school and a two-year stint in the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department, Natalie Tubberville is out to prove she can cut it in the world of private investigations. But her reluctant partner is just as determined to have nothing to do with her—until Natalie makes him an offer he can’t refuse! If Matt solves the next case before she does, she will return her share of the company.

And the race is on. As two strong personalities compete, mutual attraction grows…while a simple case of a runaway bride threatens to become an international incident. Will Matt and Natalie call off the competition—or discover an entirely new arrangement?

You can find more information at the author’s site. Published by Zondervan.

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