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)

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