"This love story gave me hope again! We all deserve love regardless of age or whatever traumatic experiences we’ve experienced."
Torrie Q. Jones, Best-selling Fantasy Author
"Surprise – Swipe Right blends humor, romance, and the magic of New Orleans into a story that will leave you smiling and believing in new beginnings."
Dr. AudreyAnn C. Moses, Best-Selling Author
"It's an all-night, can't put it down kind of read!"
Sharon C. Jenkins, Founder of Forty Plus and Flirty Dating Initiatives
"If you're looking for a new holiday favorite to get you in the spirit, this one is definitely worth picking up"
Nicole Butler, @Butlersbookbag
What You'll Get With Your Sneak Peek:
- A sneak peek at the first two chapters before anyone else
- A downloadable book club kit with discussion questions, themed party ideas, and a letter from the author
- Exclusive ARC access (limited spots)
- Behind-the-scenes updates + bonus goodies from Rhonda
- A $2 discount on your pre-order of Surprise … Swipe Right—just for early supporters!!
This Book Is Perfect For You If You:
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Love holiday rom-coms
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Love the flavor of Black Southern culture in your fiction
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Believe seniors need love, too
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Are part of a book club that knows how to have a good time
Surprise … Swipe Right releases October 28, 2025. Only a limited number of ARCs will be distributed.
Want to invite your book club to read Surprise … Swipe Right together?
Download the sneak peek for a full party-ready kit with discussion prompts and fun ideas for party themes!!
MEET THE AUTHOR
Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson is the founder of Meet the World Image Solutions, LLC, a boutique public relations firm, and the award-winning author of Cheatin’ in the Next Room, A Dead Rose, Putting It Back Together, Some Wounds Never Heal, Twylite, and Trust. She is also the co-host of Black Authors Matter TV and host of the Horizons Author Lounge, both of which highlight and promote authors, entertainers, and entrepreneurs. Rhonda is a 23-year Army veteran, having served during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. She also founded the Black History Month Literary Weekend and is the Literary Correspondent for the National Black Book Festival.
