A Certain Smile

Name: A Certain Smile
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Judith Michael
ISBN: 9781423357735

Author: Judith Michael

Narrator: Mary Beth Quillin

Unabridged: 10 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 09/01/2008

Categories: Fiction, Romance

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Judith Michael brings together the magic of East and West in a passionate tale of heart-rending love as vivid and breathless as the pounding energy of Beijing.An American clothing designer and widowed mother of two teenagers, Miranda Graham arrives in China and is immediately overwhelmed by the way of life in this faraway place. Then she meets Yuan Li, son of an American soldier and Chinese mother—and suddenly, two worlds, two cultures, and two hearts collide. As Miranda bravely explores vistas beyond the safe, ordered limits of her own life, she is inexorably drawn to Yuan, a man who embodies all the hardship, dignity, and mystery of China. Their love is an unexpected awakening of body, mind, and spirit—even as the intrusive government and Yuan's ambitious son threaten their newfound joy, propelling them toward the most shattering choice two lovers can make.

About Judith Michael

Judith Michael is the pseudonym of a husband and wife writing team based in Chicago. All of their novels have been New York Times bestsellers, including Acts of Love and the latest, A Certain Smile.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Diane

Ok read! very predictable,uncertain and questionable storyline (paperback!)......more

Goodreads review by Kathy

A paperback I had sitting on my shelf for awhile, I decided to pick up and put the kindle down and I'm glad I did. This novel takes place in Beijing and begins when an American clothing designer, Miranda Graham, goes to China for her company to meet with the Chinese manufacturers. She meets Yuan Li,......more

Goodreads review by Anne Marie

I do have to say out of the few books I’ve read by these authors, this one was my favorite. It could be because I felt the writing, with lack of a better word, evolved. Or maybe it was because this book, being published in 1999, was more recently published than the previous ones I read by these auth......more

Goodreads review by Gillian

Non-compelling characters meet "unrealistically" when he (Chinese Li) helps 'her (American Miranda) get through the crowds at Beijing airport to find a taxi to her hotel. Somehow (?) they fall in love and then avoid having the where-is-this-going conversation. Meanwhile Li's son is mixed up with pir......more

Goodreads review by Clowey

Not bad. I hate the chinese stuffs and their boring situation stuff. I hate Sheng (Yuan Li's son) d0mb and chiLdish little 30 yo. Fck him. But the ending satisfies me. I NEVER EXPECTED THE DEJA VÚ IS COMING and miranda no longer have her Prince and Shining Armor. I am so glad the author didn't let t......more