This is a true story about an American woman who lives her life in pursuit of a fairy tale romance . Dreaming of a life in France , she unexpectedly finds herself en route to Nice. Here, she discovers the love of her life , whose love she doesn't have to chase or earn. Suddenly, tragedy strikes, and all is lost. She returns to the U.S., heartbroken and bewildered , but eventually finds the courage to open her heart again. In time, a dazzling man appears, and she is hypnotized by a fantasy of their life together. Blinded by life-long patterns in love, she surges forward, but he rejects her, forcing her to become starkly honest about her illusions. In a series of stunning epiphanies , she is catapulted toward discovering a deeper experience of being alive. Through compassion, forgiveness, and embracing the path of self-love, she is transformed, reclaiming the wholeness that beckoned to her all along. Her emotional, thought-provoking journey will inspire and encourage you to look at life in a new way .