Surprise … Swipe Right: A Big Easy Holiday Comedy

She didn’t swipe right. Her daughter did it for her.

Miss Loretta is a vivacious widow from New Orleans who has built a full, fabulous life—and she is perfectly happy with it. Dating is the last thing on her mind. Her well-meaning daughter, Liza, however, has other ideas. When Liza secretly signs Loretta up for a dating app to make sure she has a companion for her legendary New Year’s Eve party, Loretta finds herself navigating a world she never asked for—and discovering that she may not be as unready for romance 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 enjoy:

• Romantic comedies featuring mature women
• Senior romance and later-in-life love stories
• Black women’s fiction with authentic cultural roots
• Holiday fiction set in New Orleans
• Second-chance romance and finding joy after loss
• Laugh-out-loud stories that celebrate 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)