American Smile [Paperback]

Cody Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2011

A D-Day love story is uncovered, and a present day romance unfolds, when a young woman finds out that her family tree is a work of fiction. Emma Rowland searches for the truth about her ancestry, with the help of a shy American aircraft mechanic who already knows more than he is willing to say. A secret kept hidden since World War Two is revealed, and a DNA test comes back with surprising results. Together, Tyler and Emma follow the trail blazed by a reckless young soldier and his blonde bombshell, determined to know if love survives in wartime, and what it really means to be brave. Ultimately their questions are answered in Paris, where they find sweet echoes of the past, but what does the future hold for them both? A heart-warming and romantic tale that blends the wit and humour of a contemporary novel with the nostalgia of the 1940s.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cody Young has a Ph.D in History from the University of Auckland. She has won various awards for her historical research including the Keith Sinclair Memorial Scholarship. Her debut novel 'American Smile' is her first foray into historical fiction. She was inspired to write the book when she discovered that her grandfather was American. Cody lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and her children. She loves writing romantic fiction because of her fascination with how and why people fall in love.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Golden Bay Press (May 9, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0473158329
• ISBN-13: 978-0473158323
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,181,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cody Young writes YA and historical romance. Cody has won various awards for her historical research but she has always wanted to write fiction - delicious love stories with a touch of humour. Cody is married to a very romantic Italian and they have a family of three boys.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A charming page-turner!, June 17, 2011

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Lianne Blanch "Editor, LoveThyAuthor" - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Smile (Kindle Edition)

This is a beautifully written novel. Right from the start, I was charmed by the characters and intrigued to find out the mystery involving the Second World War. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars charming romance, October 1, 2011

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Tifferz - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Smile (Kindle Edition)

This is a sweet and charming story. I loved the two romances going on. One in modern day and one during WWII. Cody has a way with words that wrap around you like a warm blanket. I enjoyed the plot and the story flowed flawlessly. American smile may cause a few tears as it pulls at your heart. But, it does have a happy ending! This does contain reference to sex and one scene that was not that detailed. If you do not care for that you can skip it easily. I would recommend it and I cant wait to get my hands on another Cody Young read. I hope you like it as much as I did.

This was an arc copy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it, August 22, 2011

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Andrew Rocco - See all my reviews

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This review is from: American Smile (Kindle Edition)

Cody Young's debut novel is a beautiful story about love, loss, remembrance and a search for the past.

The characters are beautifully written and it will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you smile.

Highly recommended.