Fireworks [Kindle Edition]

Elizabeth White (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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'Heartwarming, wonderfully satisfying Christian fiction. Elizabeth White's stories wrap around your heart and don't let go. 'Fireworks' is a brightly lit, explosive ride!' -- Lori Copeland, Author, Brides of the West' and 'Men of the Saddle

Product Description

Susannah is out to prove that pyrotechnics genius Quinn Baldwinis 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 heart of the South and a cynical young woman's first encounter with Christ-like love.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 811 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
• Publisher: Zondervan (August 23, 2009)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000SHMJRM
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,344 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Beth White writes contemporary and historical romances with a Christian worldview for Zondervan, Tyndale House and Steeple Hill. She usually sets her stories in either her native Mississippi or her current home, Alabama. Though she has spent most of her life studying, performing and teaching music--she plays piano, flute and pennywhistle and sings lyric soprano--she has always been in love with the written word. With a Masters degree in Creative Writing, she has also taught middle school Language Arts, high school English, and college Freshman Composition. Her current day job is teaching chorus and piano at an inner city public school on the Gulf Coast.

Beth's foray into the world of publishing began with a young adult romance written while her son was a baby. When that book failed to find a publisher, she joined Romance Writers of America and within two years landed a contract with Tyndale House. Fourteen books later, she continues to dream up happy endings with faith, warmth and a golden glint of humor. Look for her on the Web at www.elizabethwhite.net

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best, February 14, 2010

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Emma L. Bedford (MOBILE, AL, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fireworks (Kindle Edition)

I have always considered this book to be one of Elizabeth White's best. Part of that, I suppose, is that I have lived in Mobile all my life and felt right at home with this book. However, the combination of mystery, romance and christian influence make for some very interesting reading.
Elizabeth White has many great books, but this is my favorite!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slow and enjoyable, May 6, 2008

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Coppertop (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireworks (Paperback)

This is a great mystery and Christian exploration. These two characters really offer a lot to a reader. You get the long time Christian in Quinn and the new Christian in Susannah. The fireworks investigation is enjoyable and runs along smoothly. There are some surprises along with the plot line - I definitely didn't see the ending coming! I do wish we would have gotten more information from Jana from Fair Game (Quinn's sister), though as I'm a HUGE fan of continuity and series! Definitely a great book for summer time reading!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sparkle Plenty, September 26, 2008

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Sally "SmilingSally" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireworks (Paperback)

This enjoyable book proved a quick read. The straightforward way the story is laid out allows the reader to zip through it in no time. I learned a bit about pyrotechnics--fireworks--how they're assembled. I feel that's a bonus!

The character of Susannah is a bit of a stretch. She's presented as a novice to church attendance, yet she has a nagging brother who is a long-time believer, married to a believer. I feel that even though she may never have attended a church, she would have heard more of the language of church people from her brother and sister-in-law. In spite of that, I liked Susannah. In fact, I liked Quinn too, the super shy thirty-year-old bachelor who is immediately attracted to the Yankee. Another interesting character is the city of Mobile, AL. Although I've never visited, I now feel familiar with the city. The landlady, Elva Kay, makes a hummingbird cake that sounds so yummy, I actually Goggled it and found the recipe!

There are just enough hints in the plot for this reader to figure out the twist, which I suppose means its not twisted enough. The ending is drawn out a bit, but some will appreciate the final fireworks display.