by Rhonda M. Lawson (Author)
She didn't swipe right. Her daughter did it for her.
Miss Loretta is a widowed, vivacious New Orleans woman who has built a full, fabulous life - and she is perfectly happy with it. The last thing on her mind is dating. But her well-meaning daughter Liza has other ideas. When Liza secretly signs Loretta up for a dating app to ensure she has a companion for her legendary New Year's Eve party, Loretta finds herself navigating a world she never asked for - and surprisingly, maybe wasn't as unready for as she thought.
Surprise... Swipe Right: A Big Easy Holiday Comedy is a warm, hilarious celebration of second chances, senior romance, and the beautiful chaos of modern dating at any age. Set against the richly textured backdrop of New Orleans, this award-winning romantic comedy captures the humor and heart of a woman rediscovering herself - one unexpected date at a time.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Mature women's romantic comedy with heart and humor
- Senior romance and later-in-life love stories
- Black women's fiction with authentic cultural roots
- New Orleans-set holiday fiction
- Found joy and second-chance romance after loss
- Laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that celebrates life after 50
Winner of the 2026 International Impact Book Award for Contemporary Fiction - Romantic Comedy.
"A heartwarming and hilarious comedy about modern senior dating adventures." - Urban Reviews (5/5)
Number of Pages: 146
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 28, 2025
