{"product_id":"surprise-swipe-right-a-big-easy-holiday-comedy-paperback","title":"Surprise ... Swipe Right: A Big Easy Holiday Comedy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRhonda M. Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe didn't swipe right. Her daughter did it for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiss 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprise... 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Mature women's romantic comedy with heart and humor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Senior romance and later-in-life love stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Black women's fiction with authentic cultural roots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- New Orleans-set holiday fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Found joy and second-chance romance after loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that celebrates life after 50\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2026 International Impact Book Award for Contemporary Fiction - Romantic Comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A heartwarming and hilarious comedy about modern senior dating adventures.\" - Urban Reviews (5\/5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has been five years since seventy-year-old Loretta Willis buried her husband and decided to remain single, only entertaining the company of family and friends. She enjoys hosting parties at her house in Lakeview, New Orleans, especially during the holidays. The festive season has arrived, and she is busy with Christmas preparations. Loretta's only daughter, Liza, along with her husband, David, and daughter, Maya, is at her house helping, as has been their tradition. As she does every other year, Liza is still badgering her mother to try dating, given her beauty, fitness, and youthful appearance, but Loretta declines. When Liza and Maya secretly sign her up on an online dating site to find her a New Year's Eve date, she reluctantly agrees to their idea. Can the proud, independent widow find a date? Find out in Surprise...Swipe Right: A Big Easy Holiday Comedy by Rhonda M. Lawson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a comedy romance novel flavored with drama and suspense, Surprise...Swipe Right by Rhonda M. Lawson is a must-read. I could tell that Rhonda is a seasoned and tremendously gifted author right from the story's introduction. The intimate prose featured vivid imagery, lively conversations, and witty introspective commentary. It felt like I was watching a Hollywood holiday romcom starring Jennifer Lewis as Loretta. Between following Loretta's newfound interest in the dating app, her interactions with her dates, and her family's reaction to it, I enjoyed the banter and dramatic flair that accompanied the scenes. I could not stop laughing at the chemistry between Loretta and Charles. Love brings out the childishness in everyone, and older people are no exception. Rhonda also teaches readers about black history in the story, showing the different lives the three generations of Loretta's family have lived and how far they have all come. I loved this page-turner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite (5-star review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67886401618010,"sku":"MS-1667-Sur","price":23.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6698\/3258\/files\/ddI_hUC8gl9798998862625.webp?v=1793274848","url":"https:\/\/preppypeacock.myshopify.com\/products\/surprise-swipe-right-a-big-easy-holiday-comedy-paperback","provider":"Preppy Peacock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}