L' Amour de ma Vie

About the Book

As she blossoms from a beautiful yet spoiled child to a wise and witty young woman, Francine’s life is not without love. Up until the time when she is sixteen years of age, the desire for the throne has always been her greatest passion and most awaited love. She has been raised to believe that she is the only appraised heir of her two magnificent parents, the King and Queen of France. The day an audacious young man returns to the grounds of Versailles after fourteen years brings a halt to her first beloved world. Her thoughts and desires are changed, greatly altering her whole world of perspective. After learning she has a brother, a greatly admired young man who has returned to take his place as le dauphin de la France, her love for one day ruling the throne is thrashed to pieces. Instead, she comes to love this person who has recently entered her life; she cannot help but like and befriend this young man who is charmingly handsome, and who comes to shower brotherly, protective love on her. The two become dear siblings, and she now has a new sort of life. Her selfishness diminishes as she respects her brother, who is also her greatest friend. She is not a foolish young woman, but her independent spirit is struck weak the night of her brother’s ball when she meets the one man who is unlike any other. He catches her attention not only by his captivating looks, but also by his mysterious air. He has a facility to charm without a purpose to do so. Events help her to learn all she can about this man, whom she is fast to fall in love with. Members of the royal family are not without their oppositions, including the brother whom she has come to love and respect. She shares her brother’s sense of adventure and competence to take risks, yet fate scolds her for her actions. Two men extremely dear to her…alike in being authoritative, charming, and handsome, yet different in how they use those qualities with their other traits. One is a regained brother and a prince; another is the romantic paramour and a comte. Her mind cautions her, and she now faces the responsibility to fight for what she believes to be the true love of her life. Through times of despair, great losses and sacrifices, this unique princesse de la France comes to achieve what her heart is willing to fight for. She finds strength and the ability to shine for the love of her life.

About the Author

An accomplished young writer, Alyssa Kuhlman lives on the west coast of the United States and enjoys writing fiction, such as romantic adventures. She has taken pleasure in traveling and seeing the world, particularly loving the chateau of Versailles. She has a passion for writing romances intertwined with bits of history. This is her first published novel, yet second published work.