Controlling Interest

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. Maybe I should admit that I enjoyed 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.

I have read several books by this author, this one being the first. It was by far her best book thus far. The story moves quickly, the characters are interesting and it has a good storyline to boot. If you're looking at this author, so for this book! I love the fact that her characters are Christians with some flaws that we ALL have!

Elizabeth White has written another funny, entertaining, and at times very poignant novel, sprinkled with a bit of suspense. I enjoyed reading Controlling Interest. The characters were realistically flawed, which made their story more compelling. I highly recommend reading this book!

Natalie Tubberville wants to be a detective. Matt Hogan owns his own struggling detective agency. When Natalie's father buys half of the company and leaves a twenty-five percent share to Natalie, Matt wants to hit the roof! Share partnership with a Barbie doll? Never! The two set out on there first assignment together--finding a missing Pakistani bride who doesn't want to be found. Natalie and Matt fall into one hilarious escapade after another. Elizabeth White has crafted a wonderfully funny, entertaining mystery romance. You'll laugh as you turn each page.

Controlling Interest was a really fun story. We first met Matt Hogan in Off the Record. Now he is a changed man but in need of money to keep his agency afloat. Natalie's father buys in and tells Matt that Natalie is his new partner. There first assignment is to find Yasmine(a pakistani woman) who is on the run from her fiance. Her family has issued a reward for her return. Matt and Natalie make a bet that whoever finds Yasmine first gets the reward and the agency. But as they both move closer to finding her, they discover they have feelings for one another. Where will those feelings lead? Who will find Yasmine first...Matt or Natalie? Or...will it be her dreaded fiance? Join Matt and Natalie on their adventures filled with many twists and turns! The characters in Controlling Interest were delightful! My interest was held from page one to the close of the book. You get a chance to see Cole and Laural from Off the Record and find out what's going on in their lives. I loved the book and highly recommend it! I think it's one of Elizabeth White's best.