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Love at Last Swipe
A warm, witty dive into the chaos of modern romance at midlife. Priya, a middle-aged English tutor and widowed mother, never imagined she’d end up swiping through strangers on her phone. But with a gentle nudge from her son and the enthusiastic cheerleading of her closest friends, she reluctantly steps into the unpredictable world of online dating.
What begins as an attempt to fill the quiet moments of her life quickly spirals into a parade of awkward chats, mismatched coffee dates, and hilariously unexpected encounters; each one challenging her long-held ideas about love, age, grief, and starting over.
As Priya stumbles through this digital maze of flirtation and faux pas, her bonds with her son, her friends, and most importantly herself begin to deepen and transform. And just when she least expects it, a connection emerges that rekindles her belief in companionship and the possibility of a new happily ever after.
Priya’s story is a heartfelt, humorous journey of courage, rediscovery, and the delightfully unpredictable magic of finding love again.
What begins as an attempt to fill the quiet moments of her life quickly spirals into a parade of awkward chats, mismatched coffee dates, and hilariously unexpected encounters; each one challenging her long-held ideas about love, age, grief, and starting over.
As Priya stumbles through this digital maze of flirtation and faux pas, her bonds with her son, her friends, and most importantly herself begin to deepen and transform. And just when she least expects it, a connection emerges that rekindles her belief in companionship and the possibility of a new happily ever after.
Priya’s story is a heartfelt, humorous journey of courage, rediscovery, and the delightfully unpredictable magic of finding love again.
170 pages, Paperback
Published June 20, 2026
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September 25, 2026
What happens when someone who has spent years understanding stories suddenly finds herself trying to make sense of one that comes without a plot, a narrator, or even proper punctuation?
"Do you ever think..... we ove-romanticised love? All those films, the songs, the poetry- maybe they just set us up to be disappointed."
"Maybe. But we were also raise to believe love meant being chosen.
No one told us it could mean choosing ourselves."
Love at Last Swipe follows Priya, a middle-aged English tutor and widowed mother, as she reluctantly enters the world of online dating. The premise work smoothly in showing up the contrast between Priya’s measured, familiar way of looking at life and the wonderfully chaotic logic of dating apps.
Her journey feels less like searching for a partner and more like learning an entirely new language with awkward conversations, strange encounters, disappointing dates and the occasional pleasant surprise.
I liked that the book takes Priya's age, which is usually seen as a limitation on the societal agreeable dating age ands turn her desire for companionship into something beautiful rather than embarrassing. It gives her the space to be curious, hesitant, hopeful and occasionally completely lost. Her experiences with dating are funny, but the humour never takes away from the more serious parts of her story.
"I don't need fireworks. I just want someone I can talk to at the end of the day. Someone who won't look at me like I'm broken or past my prime. Just someone who understands that I'm still here.... still capable of love, and longing and laughter."
The relationships outside romance are equally important. Her bond with her son and the friendship that surrounds her give the story a stronger emotional foundation and show that starting over isn't something we necessarily do alone.
"You still have us. Good food, calls, and bad advice forever."
"You all are impossible"
"True. But we're yours."
The sweetest and most heart warming part of the book was how it approaches grief. Priya isn't simply trying to replace what she has lost. She is figuring out who she is after loss and whether there is still room in her life for something new. The dating app becomes almost a testing ground for that rediscovery with initial chaos but ultimate finding 'love at last swipe'.
The writing is easy, conversational and genuinely warm, making this a comfortable read without making it superficial. There are enough awkward moments to make you smile and enough emotional depth to keep Priya's journey from feeling predictable.
Love at Last Swipe is ultimately about second chances, companionship and the rather inconvenient fact that life doesn't follow a timetable. Sometimes, you simply have to swipe right and see what happens.
"Do you ever think..... we ove-romanticised love? All those films, the songs, the poetry- maybe they just set us up to be disappointed."
"Maybe. But we were also raise to believe love meant being chosen.
No one told us it could mean choosing ourselves."
Love at Last Swipe follows Priya, a middle-aged English tutor and widowed mother, as she reluctantly enters the world of online dating. The premise work smoothly in showing up the contrast between Priya’s measured, familiar way of looking at life and the wonderfully chaotic logic of dating apps.
Her journey feels less like searching for a partner and more like learning an entirely new language with awkward conversations, strange encounters, disappointing dates and the occasional pleasant surprise.
I liked that the book takes Priya's age, which is usually seen as a limitation on the societal agreeable dating age ands turn her desire for companionship into something beautiful rather than embarrassing. It gives her the space to be curious, hesitant, hopeful and occasionally completely lost. Her experiences with dating are funny, but the humour never takes away from the more serious parts of her story.
"I don't need fireworks. I just want someone I can talk to at the end of the day. Someone who won't look at me like I'm broken or past my prime. Just someone who understands that I'm still here.... still capable of love, and longing and laughter."
The relationships outside romance are equally important. Her bond with her son and the friendship that surrounds her give the story a stronger emotional foundation and show that starting over isn't something we necessarily do alone.
"You still have us. Good food, calls, and bad advice forever."
"You all are impossible"
"True. But we're yours."
The sweetest and most heart warming part of the book was how it approaches grief. Priya isn't simply trying to replace what she has lost. She is figuring out who she is after loss and whether there is still room in her life for something new. The dating app becomes almost a testing ground for that rediscovery with initial chaos but ultimate finding 'love at last swipe'.
The writing is easy, conversational and genuinely warm, making this a comfortable read without making it superficial. There are enough awkward moments to make you smile and enough emotional depth to keep Priya's journey from feeling predictable.
Love at Last Swipe is ultimately about second chances, companionship and the rather inconvenient fact that life doesn't follow a timetable. Sometimes, you simply have to swipe right and see what happens.
October 31, 2026
-Love & Loss & Getting it Back-
Review of 'Love at Last Swipe' by Preeti Mallapurkar
Quote Alert
"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫- 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞... 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞."
First Love has been immortalized by books and movies alike. It's been given the epithets of eternal and undying, passionate and to be remembered for all times. But what if a person loses their first love? Don't they deserve to find a partner a second time in their life? These are some pertinent questions that author raises in her emotionalky dramatic, light hearted story.
So what's it about? Priya, on her son's insistence, is trying to findobe again. After the passing of her husband, she has lived alone. When she logs in on Love Dobara, a platform meant for people who want to find love a second time in their lives, she meets many funny characters. But then one day, out of the blue, she meets someone and a small flicker of hope come alive in her heart. Is it reasonable to expect a thoughtful partner at an age where she is? Will she be able to find that? Well, I am not going to tell you everything here. Pick up the book and find out more.
In the crowd of love stories with chiseled abs and college girls, bulging biceps and faces plucked straight out of a Lakme ramp, 'Love at last Swipe' comes knocking with a fresh, dewy appeal. If you want run-of-the-mill, stereotypical, stale love stories, this is not for you. This here is a different kind of love story with characters who are being given a second chance in love and life. This, as I would like to say, is mature love: real and simple, sans gloss and glamour. Love as it happens in life with most of us average looking people.
Have a look:
"Somewhere between funeral rituals, bank papers, Rohan's studies, and playing both the roles of father and mother for Rohan, she had disappeared. Not out of sadness. Out of survival."
What makes a love story different? Characters? Emotions? The bonding or the banter? The twists or the tragedies? Or the ending? Well, what about the setting? What if the writer sets the story in a world which seems quite real What if the world where the story starts unfolding is so interesting that the readers are occupied not just with the characters but with the milieu as well? What if the world and its happenings act as turns, tests and twists, guiding the plot forward? That's a clever trick employed by the author in this love story. I loved the homely setup and also the exchanges between Priya and her supportive friends.
Have a look:
"But people my age--especially women like me- were invisible. On those apps, we're a checkbox. 'Widowed. 50s. Kids grown.'That's all they see. They don't want me. They want a nurse, a maid, or a second chance at their own ego.
Suchitra: You're not wrong. And you're not invisible to the people who truly see you. But I know it doesn't always feel that way.
Priya:(shaking her head) I'm tired of being brave."
Strong characters make for strong stories. If the characters are flaky or one dimensional, the joy of reading a book, even if the story is interesting, is rendered half. The characters here are multi dimensional and drive the story forward. It's a delight to see a character-driven story because their actions are as interesting as the plot and the twists. This also makes up for layering of the characters, adding a touch of humanity to papery words and that's just delightful.
Have a look:
"The idea that strangers-men-could see her, judge her, swipe on her face... it felt absurd. Violating, almost. She wasn't twenty-five. She had stretch marks, laugh lines, and a deeply complicated relationship with her own reflection. But she had made the profile. That was enough for one day. She realised she hadn't eaten the poha. They had got cold. She got up, took her half-eaten plate of poha to the sink. The rain outside had slowed to a drizzle. As she washed the dishes, her thoughts drifted - not to Mukesh, or grief, or the past, but to something else entirely: What if someone... actually liked her? Not because she was a mother. Or a widow. Or
responsible. But just because she was...Priya."
But the book is not allowed about love and search for it. It also has some funny incidents in between. For example, when Priya goes on a date with a dentist and he recommends her a set of veneers. That made me laugh out loud.
Leaving you with these lines:
"That night, as Priya stood brushing her hair in front of the mirror, she caught her own smile - soft, knowing, a little surprised. It wasn't the reflection of a woman in love. Not yet. But it was definitely the refection of a woman beginning to feel again."
Pick it up today.
Review of 'Love at Last Swipe' by Preeti Mallapurkar
Quote Alert
"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫- 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞... 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞."
First Love has been immortalized by books and movies alike. It's been given the epithets of eternal and undying, passionate and to be remembered for all times. But what if a person loses their first love? Don't they deserve to find a partner a second time in their life? These are some pertinent questions that author raises in her emotionalky dramatic, light hearted story.
So what's it about? Priya, on her son's insistence, is trying to findobe again. After the passing of her husband, she has lived alone. When she logs in on Love Dobara, a platform meant for people who want to find love a second time in their lives, she meets many funny characters. But then one day, out of the blue, she meets someone and a small flicker of hope come alive in her heart. Is it reasonable to expect a thoughtful partner at an age where she is? Will she be able to find that? Well, I am not going to tell you everything here. Pick up the book and find out more.
In the crowd of love stories with chiseled abs and college girls, bulging biceps and faces plucked straight out of a Lakme ramp, 'Love at last Swipe' comes knocking with a fresh, dewy appeal. If you want run-of-the-mill, stereotypical, stale love stories, this is not for you. This here is a different kind of love story with characters who are being given a second chance in love and life. This, as I would like to say, is mature love: real and simple, sans gloss and glamour. Love as it happens in life with most of us average looking people.
Have a look:
"Somewhere between funeral rituals, bank papers, Rohan's studies, and playing both the roles of father and mother for Rohan, she had disappeared. Not out of sadness. Out of survival."
What makes a love story different? Characters? Emotions? The bonding or the banter? The twists or the tragedies? Or the ending? Well, what about the setting? What if the writer sets the story in a world which seems quite real What if the world where the story starts unfolding is so interesting that the readers are occupied not just with the characters but with the milieu as well? What if the world and its happenings act as turns, tests and twists, guiding the plot forward? That's a clever trick employed by the author in this love story. I loved the homely setup and also the exchanges between Priya and her supportive friends.
Have a look:
"But people my age--especially women like me- were invisible. On those apps, we're a checkbox. 'Widowed. 50s. Kids grown.'That's all they see. They don't want me. They want a nurse, a maid, or a second chance at their own ego.
Suchitra: You're not wrong. And you're not invisible to the people who truly see you. But I know it doesn't always feel that way.
Priya:(shaking her head) I'm tired of being brave."
Strong characters make for strong stories. If the characters are flaky or one dimensional, the joy of reading a book, even if the story is interesting, is rendered half. The characters here are multi dimensional and drive the story forward. It's a delight to see a character-driven story because their actions are as interesting as the plot and the twists. This also makes up for layering of the characters, adding a touch of humanity to papery words and that's just delightful.
Have a look:
"The idea that strangers-men-could see her, judge her, swipe on her face... it felt absurd. Violating, almost. She wasn't twenty-five. She had stretch marks, laugh lines, and a deeply complicated relationship with her own reflection. But she had made the profile. That was enough for one day. She realised she hadn't eaten the poha. They had got cold. She got up, took her half-eaten plate of poha to the sink. The rain outside had slowed to a drizzle. As she washed the dishes, her thoughts drifted - not to Mukesh, or grief, or the past, but to something else entirely: What if someone... actually liked her? Not because she was a mother. Or a widow. Or
responsible. But just because she was...Priya."
But the book is not allowed about love and search for it. It also has some funny incidents in between. For example, when Priya goes on a date with a dentist and he recommends her a set of veneers. That made me laugh out loud.
Leaving you with these lines:
"That night, as Priya stood brushing her hair in front of the mirror, she caught her own smile - soft, knowing, a little surprised. It wasn't the reflection of a woman in love. Not yet. But it was definitely the refection of a woman beginning to feel again."
Pick it up today.
September 16, 2026
𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒆-𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆. 𝑶𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒔, 𝒘𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒃𝒐𝒙. '𝑾𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅. 𝟓𝟎𝒔. 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏.' 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆, 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒅, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒆𝒈𝒐.
My Thoughts ✍🏻
This is the story of Priya, who is fifty. She is a mother, a teacher, but somewhere in the process of taking care of everyone and fulfilling her responsibilities, she has forgotten who she actually is.
The story starts when her twenty-five-year-old son, Rohan, creates her profile on a dating app called Love Dobara. Priya is initially unsure about the whole idea and is constantly thinking about what people might say or how they might judge her. She meets a few people through the app, but her experiences are not really good until she meets Avinash Bapta.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈? 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒔, 𝒄𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔, 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔...
𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆?
I liked how the author has shown Priya's journey of finding herself again. She is unsure, not very confident and keeps self-analysing everything. Her hesitation, her fear of being judged and her confusion about whether she should actually give herself another chance all felt very relatable. She slowly starts understanding what she wants and realises that being a mother and a teacher doesn't mean she has to forget the woman within her.
I particularly enjoyed Golden Gang, her group of girlfriends. The way they discussed everything openly, supported each other and stood by each other was one of my favourite parts of the book. Their friendship brought a lot of warmth and some light moments to the story. Reading about them honestly made me miss my own girlfriend gang.
'𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒓𝒂𝒔. 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌
What I also liked is that the book is not only about finding love after fifty. It is more about finding companionship, confidence and yourself after spending years putting everyone else first.
Priya's relationships with her son, friends and the people she meets along the way keep it grounded and relatable. There are awkward moments, unexpected experiences and situations that make you smile. This book is a lovely reminde that it is never too late to discover yourself, open your heart and give life another chance.
My Thoughts ✍🏻
This is the story of Priya, who is fifty. She is a mother, a teacher, but somewhere in the process of taking care of everyone and fulfilling her responsibilities, she has forgotten who she actually is.
The story starts when her twenty-five-year-old son, Rohan, creates her profile on a dating app called Love Dobara. Priya is initially unsure about the whole idea and is constantly thinking about what people might say or how they might judge her. She meets a few people through the app, but her experiences are not really good until she meets Avinash Bapta.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈? 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒔, 𝒄𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔, 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔...
𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆?
I liked how the author has shown Priya's journey of finding herself again. She is unsure, not very confident and keeps self-analysing everything. Her hesitation, her fear of being judged and her confusion about whether she should actually give herself another chance all felt very relatable. She slowly starts understanding what she wants and realises that being a mother and a teacher doesn't mean she has to forget the woman within her.
I particularly enjoyed Golden Gang, her group of girlfriends. The way they discussed everything openly, supported each other and stood by each other was one of my favourite parts of the book. Their friendship brought a lot of warmth and some light moments to the story. Reading about them honestly made me miss my own girlfriend gang.
'𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒓𝒂𝒔. 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌
What I also liked is that the book is not only about finding love after fifty. It is more about finding companionship, confidence and yourself after spending years putting everyone else first.
Priya's relationships with her son, friends and the people she meets along the way keep it grounded and relatable. There are awkward moments, unexpected experiences and situations that make you smile. This book is a lovely reminde that it is never too late to discover yourself, open your heart and give life another chance.
October 14, 2026
It's never too late to redesign your life. ♡
Love at Last Swipe is a heartwarming, funny, and beautifully relatable story about finding yourself, opening your heart to new beginnings, and discovering that life can surprise you when you least expect it.
What I loved most is that this story isn't just about romance. It's about the relationships that hold us together while we're figuring life out. Priya's bond with her son, the friendships that surround her, and the courage it takes to start over give this story so much more heart.
And can we talk about the Golden Girls gang? 🥹 Their bond, banter, and unwavering support were easily one of my favourite parts of the book. They made me wish I had a gang like theirs in my own life, the kind who will hype you up, call you out, listen to your rants, and stand by you through every questionable decision. We all deserve friends like that. ♡
Also, Priya and Avinash are genuinely so sweet! 🥹💗 They're such green flags, and there's something lovely about watching a connection unfold with kindness, understanding, and the possibility of a fresh start. Their relationship adds a soft, comforting touch to the story without taking away from Priya's journey of rediscovering herself.
Two lines that stayed with me:
"That's how I know you're alive. People who've stopped getting annoyed have given up."
"I sometimes pretend I'm not lonely. But I am. Not in a sad way. Just in a human way."
Because sometimes loneliness isn't about being alone. It's about being human. And starting over doesn't mean doing everything by yourself.
That said, I did find myself wanting a little more from the story. The pacing felt slower than what I usually enjoy, and I sometimes wished things would move along a little faster. But I also understand that this slower pace was a deliberate choice in how the author wanted to portray Priya's journey, allowing her relationships and personal growth to unfold gradually. It might not have been entirely my cup of tea, but I can appreciate what the author was going for.
Love at Last Swipe is a heartwarming, funny, and beautifully relatable story about finding yourself, opening your heart to new beginnings, and discovering that life can surprise you when you least expect it.
What I loved most is that this story isn't just about romance. It's about the relationships that hold us together while we're figuring life out. Priya's bond with her son, the friendships that surround her, and the courage it takes to start over give this story so much more heart.
And can we talk about the Golden Girls gang? 🥹 Their bond, banter, and unwavering support were easily one of my favourite parts of the book. They made me wish I had a gang like theirs in my own life, the kind who will hype you up, call you out, listen to your rants, and stand by you through every questionable decision. We all deserve friends like that. ♡
Also, Priya and Avinash are genuinely so sweet! 🥹💗 They're such green flags, and there's something lovely about watching a connection unfold with kindness, understanding, and the possibility of a fresh start. Their relationship adds a soft, comforting touch to the story without taking away from Priya's journey of rediscovering herself.
Two lines that stayed with me:
"That's how I know you're alive. People who've stopped getting annoyed have given up."
"I sometimes pretend I'm not lonely. But I am. Not in a sad way. Just in a human way."
Because sometimes loneliness isn't about being alone. It's about being human. And starting over doesn't mean doing everything by yourself.
That said, I did find myself wanting a little more from the story. The pacing felt slower than what I usually enjoy, and I sometimes wished things would move along a little faster. But I also understand that this slower pace was a deliberate choice in how the author wanted to portray Priya's journey, allowing her relationships and personal growth to unfold gradually. It might not have been entirely my cup of tea, but I can appreciate what the author was going for.
October 14, 2026
Who says the chaotic, awkward universe of dating apps is reserved only for twenty-somethings? In an ocean of identical young romances, picking up this book felt like a breath of fresh, crisp air. The story centers around Priya, a widowed fifty-something English tutor who reluctantly dips her toes into modern online dating, egged on by her devoted son Rohan and her hilarious crew, the "Golden Gang."
Watching Priya navigate dating profiles is pure comedic gold; it feels less like browsing for love and more like trying to decipher an entirely alien language. Her disastrous dates, oddball encounters, and cringeworthy digital conversations will have you smiling throughout. But underneath the wit and laughter lies a poignant, grounded narrative about grief, quiet loneliness, and the vulnerability required to rebuild your life after a major loss.
What resonated with me most is how the author refuses to treat mid-life love as a taboo or an afterthought. Society often expects women of a certain age to quietly fade into the background, but Priya’s journey proves that companionship, butterflies, and emotional fulfillment don't come with an expiration date. Starting over doesn't mean erasing the past; it means having the courage to allow yourself to live fully again.
The real emotional backbone here isn’t just the budding romance, but Priya's warm bond with her son and friends, reminding us that nobody has to brave the messiness of starting over completely alone.
Easy, conversational, and deeply heartfelt, this book is a gentle reminder that life rarely follows our rigid timetables. If you're looking for an uplifting, feel-good read about second chances that leaves a genuine smile on your face, this charming story is well worth swiping right on.
Watching Priya navigate dating profiles is pure comedic gold; it feels less like browsing for love and more like trying to decipher an entirely alien language. Her disastrous dates, oddball encounters, and cringeworthy digital conversations will have you smiling throughout. But underneath the wit and laughter lies a poignant, grounded narrative about grief, quiet loneliness, and the vulnerability required to rebuild your life after a major loss.
What resonated with me most is how the author refuses to treat mid-life love as a taboo or an afterthought. Society often expects women of a certain age to quietly fade into the background, but Priya’s journey proves that companionship, butterflies, and emotional fulfillment don't come with an expiration date. Starting over doesn't mean erasing the past; it means having the courage to allow yourself to live fully again.
The real emotional backbone here isn’t just the budding romance, but Priya's warm bond with her son and friends, reminding us that nobody has to brave the messiness of starting over completely alone.
Easy, conversational, and deeply heartfelt, this book is a gentle reminder that life rarely follows our rigid timetables. If you're looking for an uplifting, feel-good read about second chances that leaves a genuine smile on your face, this charming story is well worth swiping right on.
October 24, 2026
What if finding love again begins with finding yourself? “Love at Last Swipe” is a heartwarming, funny and relatable story about second chances, friendship, grief and new beginnings.
The story follows Priya, a fifty year old widowed mother and English tutor who has spent years taking care of everyone else while forgetting her own needs. When her son, Rohan, creates a dating profile for her on Love Dobara, she reluctantly enters the unfamiliar world of online dating. Her journey is filled with awkward conversations, disappointing dates, unexpected experiences and a pleasant surprise when she meets Avinash.
What I loved most about this book is Priya’s journey of rediscovering herself. Her hesitation, fear of being judged and confusion about starting over feel incredibly relatable. The story beautifully reminds us that age and responsibilities should never stop us from seeking happiness and companionship.
The Golden Girls gang was another highlight for me. Their warmth, humour, honest conversations and unwavering support show the importance of having friends who stand by us through every phase of life. Priya and Avinash’s gentle connection adds sweetness to the story without overshadowing her personal growth.
With its simple, conversational writing and emotional depth, this book reminds us that life doesn't follow a timetable. Sometimes, starting over is exactly what we need to rediscover ourselves and embrace life's unexpected possibilities.
Because you're never too old for butterflies, never too late for love and never too far into life to begin again. Sometimes, the most beautiful love story is the one where you finally choose yourself. ❤️✨
The story follows Priya, a fifty year old widowed mother and English tutor who has spent years taking care of everyone else while forgetting her own needs. When her son, Rohan, creates a dating profile for her on Love Dobara, she reluctantly enters the unfamiliar world of online dating. Her journey is filled with awkward conversations, disappointing dates, unexpected experiences and a pleasant surprise when she meets Avinash.
What I loved most about this book is Priya’s journey of rediscovering herself. Her hesitation, fear of being judged and confusion about starting over feel incredibly relatable. The story beautifully reminds us that age and responsibilities should never stop us from seeking happiness and companionship.
The Golden Girls gang was another highlight for me. Their warmth, humour, honest conversations and unwavering support show the importance of having friends who stand by us through every phase of life. Priya and Avinash’s gentle connection adds sweetness to the story without overshadowing her personal growth.
With its simple, conversational writing and emotional depth, this book reminds us that life doesn't follow a timetable. Sometimes, starting over is exactly what we need to rediscover ourselves and embrace life's unexpected possibilities.
Because you're never too old for butterflies, never too late for love and never too far into life to begin again. Sometimes, the most beautiful love story is the one where you finally choose yourself. ❤️✨
September 7, 2026
There is something deeply touching and inherently hilarious about watching someone who spent decades teaching classic literature try to decipher the unwritten rules of modern digital dating. When a middle-aged English tutor, accustomed to structure, deliberate phrasing, and deep narrative subtext, steps into the chaotic ecosystem of dating apps, the clash of worlds is immediate. A former teacher naturally looks for correct grammar, emotional depth, and meaningful cadence, only to be suddenly confronted with cryptic acronyms, bios made entirely of emojis, ghosting, and breadcrumbing.
" when did she start apologising for wanting to feel alive"
"She is not teenager anymore"
Trying to apply literary analysis to a low-effort two-word text message is a recipe for pure comedic gold, highlighting just how drastically the vocabulary of courtship has evolved.
Beyond the linguistic culture shock, the learning curve of modern romance presents a whole new set of rules. For someone from an earlier generation, vulnerability was built slowly through conversation, shared physical spaces, and gradual trust. Navigating profile creation choosing photos that balance authenticity with appeal, summarizing a complex life in a brief prompt, and managing the blunt binary of a swipe feels like landing on a foreign planet without a map. Surrounded by the gentle enthusiasm and cheerleading of close friends, her quiet stumbles with technology become both a lighthearted bridge between generations and a honest look at what it takes to step out of one's comfort zone.
September 20, 2026
I went in expecting a light "midlife dating app" comedy and came out having read one of the most emotionally honest love stories I've picked up in a long time. The book opens with a devastating simplicity - "The house had grown used to silence" - and never loses that emotional precision, even when the book turns funny (Dr. Arvind's dental-hygiene pickup lines are a comic highlight) or achingly tender.
What makes this book work is its refusal to treat Priya's grief and her new love as competing forces. The line "Not trying to replace a memory - just finding room beside it" could be the book's thesis statement, and it shows up in every gesture that follows - folding laundry, fixing a loose screw, a toothbrush left in the wrong bathroom that somehow means everything. The Author writes intimacy at fifty as something earned rather than rediscovered: "It's strange how love in your 50s is less about searching for excitement and more about exhaling into comfort."
The supporting cast elevates the book - Rohan's long-distance protectiveness, the "Golden Gang" grilling Avinash over dinner, even a stray flowerpot tipping over mid-gardening - every scene feels lived-in.
By the final chapters, when Avinash tells her "It's home," it doesn't read as a grand declaration - it reads the way real love at any age should. This is a book about starting over without erasing what came before, and it trusts its readers enough to let that truth sit in silence rather than shout it :)
Recommended for anyone who's loved and lost, and wondered if there's still room for more 🤍
What makes this book work is its refusal to treat Priya's grief and her new love as competing forces. The line "Not trying to replace a memory - just finding room beside it" could be the book's thesis statement, and it shows up in every gesture that follows - folding laundry, fixing a loose screw, a toothbrush left in the wrong bathroom that somehow means everything. The Author writes intimacy at fifty as something earned rather than rediscovered: "It's strange how love in your 50s is less about searching for excitement and more about exhaling into comfort."
The supporting cast elevates the book - Rohan's long-distance protectiveness, the "Golden Gang" grilling Avinash over dinner, even a stray flowerpot tipping over mid-gardening - every scene feels lived-in.
By the final chapters, when Avinash tells her "It's home," it doesn't read as a grand declaration - it reads the way real love at any age should. This is a book about starting over without erasing what came before, and it trusts its readers enough to let that truth sit in silence rather than shout it :)
Recommended for anyone who's loved and lost, and wondered if there's still room for more 🤍
October 3, 2026
📖 Book Name: Love At Last Swipe
🖋️ Author: Preeti Mallapurkar
📚 Available in Amazon!
🍁 "They are not holding hands, But their arms brushed now and then. Comfortable. Present."
🍁 "The house had frown used to silence."
🍁 "But people my age-especially women like me we're invisible."
The entire story is about a single mother. Priya's son Rohan creates her profile in a dating app: Love Dobara. Priya who's in her 50s' was a little shy but he thought to try to for maybe... Experience?
The book is beautiful in its own way. I like how each of the guy she met in the app is different and... It was so unique to see. I've never been into an app like this because I'm scared. Same goes to Preeti too. But she overcome the fear for her son and start dating for herself.
The book also portrays how society sees a single mother. No one sees her struggle. Most of them see an opportunity to build a maid out of her and this is so disgusting! I mean... WOWEN. ARE. NOT. MADE. TO. BABYSIT. A. GROWN. MAN.
Also I like the character Rohan too!! He's so protective, open minded and caring when it comes to her mother. This is really good to see and it was almost overwhelming as well.
Then comes my favourite Avinash. His patience, care, love its so beautiful!! In the final chapter he said - "it's home" and trust me jpthats the most sweetest thing a man can ever say.
🖋️ Author: Preeti Mallapurkar
📚 Available in Amazon!
🍁 "They are not holding hands, But their arms brushed now and then. Comfortable. Present."
🍁 "The house had frown used to silence."
🍁 "But people my age-especially women like me we're invisible."
The entire story is about a single mother. Priya's son Rohan creates her profile in a dating app: Love Dobara. Priya who's in her 50s' was a little shy but he thought to try to for maybe... Experience?
The book is beautiful in its own way. I like how each of the guy she met in the app is different and... It was so unique to see. I've never been into an app like this because I'm scared. Same goes to Preeti too. But she overcome the fear for her son and start dating for herself.
The book also portrays how society sees a single mother. No one sees her struggle. Most of them see an opportunity to build a maid out of her and this is so disgusting! I mean... WOWEN. ARE. NOT. MADE. TO. BABYSIT. A. GROWN. MAN.
Also I like the character Rohan too!! He's so protective, open minded and caring when it comes to her mother. This is really good to see and it was almost overwhelming as well.
Then comes my favourite Avinash. His patience, care, love its so beautiful!! In the final chapter he said - "it's home" and trust me jpthats the most sweetest thing a man can ever say.
September 2, 2026
Love at Last Swipe is a warm, witty and wonderfully relatable story about love, grief, friendship and finding yourself again when you least expect it.
I really enjoyed following Priya as she reluctantly steps into the world of online dating after being encouraged by her son and friends. Her awkward conversations, disastrous dates and unexpected encounters bring plenty of humour, but beneath all the fun is a much more meaningful story about starting over.
What I appreciated most was that the book doesn't treat love as something reserved for the young. Priya's journey beautifully explores companionship, loneliness, grief and the courage it takes to open yourself up again after loss. Her relationships with her son and friends add another lovely layer to the story.
The writing is light, engaging and humorous, while still handling themes of age, vulnerability and rediscovering oneself with sensitivity. Priya's journey is a gentle reminder that wanting companionship, excitement and love doesn't come with an expiry date.
A feel-good read about taking chances, embracing new beginnings and discovering that sometimes the best chapters of our lives are the ones we never planned for.
I really enjoyed following Priya as she reluctantly steps into the world of online dating after being encouraged by her son and friends. Her awkward conversations, disastrous dates and unexpected encounters bring plenty of humour, but beneath all the fun is a much more meaningful story about starting over.
What I appreciated most was that the book doesn't treat love as something reserved for the young. Priya's journey beautifully explores companionship, loneliness, grief and the courage it takes to open yourself up again after loss. Her relationships with her son and friends add another lovely layer to the story.
The writing is light, engaging and humorous, while still handling themes of age, vulnerability and rediscovering oneself with sensitivity. Priya's journey is a gentle reminder that wanting companionship, excitement and love doesn't come with an expiry date.
A feel-good read about taking chances, embracing new beginnings and discovering that sometimes the best chapters of our lives are the ones we never planned for.
September 4, 2026
I honestly don’t know how I feel about this book...This story is all about finding yourself again... I really liked the idea of it...Priya is a 50 years old widowed mother for 10 years, and has basically stopped doing things for herself...Then her son gets her on a dating app, and slowly she starts finding a part of herself again...i genuinely loved that part...watching her dress up for herself, go out, meet people and just start living again felt really nice...And then she meets Avinash...Their relationship was actually very cute...the conversations, the comfortable silences, the way they slowly became important to each other… I liked all of that...
But here’s my problem.. after they meet, I kept waiting for something to happen...😭the book is only around 170 pages.. and 80% of it is just them getting closer, meeting families, spending weekends together and falling in love... It’s sweet, but after a point, I started getting bored because there wasn’t really any conflict or unexpected turn...Maybe that’s the whole point that love can be simple and peaceful...but personally, I needed a little more from the story...
So no, I didn’t hate it...I just… didn’t really love it either... didn't work for me..
But here’s my problem.. after they meet, I kept waiting for something to happen...😭the book is only around 170 pages.. and 80% of it is just them getting closer, meeting families, spending weekends together and falling in love... It’s sweet, but after a point, I started getting bored because there wasn’t really any conflict or unexpected turn...Maybe that’s the whole point that love can be simple and peaceful...but personally, I needed a little more from the story...
So no, I didn’t hate it...I just… didn’t really love it either... didn't work for me..
October 3, 2026
Some books feel like a warm hug, and Love at Last Swipe was exactly that for me! 💕
I absolutely loved the friendships in this book, especially the Golden Girls gang. Their bond, banter and unwavering support made me wish I had a gang like theirs in my own life. I thoroughly enjoyed the date disasters, which had me laughing, and the beautiful mother-son bond that added so much warmth to the story.
Priya's journey in her quest to find a genuine connection was heartfelt and had me rooting for her every step of the way. What I particularly appreciated was how nothing was overdramatised. The simplicity and natural progression of the story made it all the more relatable and enjoyable, without taking away from the essence of the plot.
And Avinash? An absolute green flag! 💚 Priya truly deserved someone like him, and watching their story unfold was such a delight.
Once I got into the book, I refused to put it down until Priya found her match. At some point, I was no longer just reading about the Golden Girls; I had become the unofficial fifth member of the gang, cheering Priya on!
A heartwarming, feel-good romance with friendship, laughter and all the right feels. Definitely a lovely read! 💌
I absolutely loved the friendships in this book, especially the Golden Girls gang. Their bond, banter and unwavering support made me wish I had a gang like theirs in my own life. I thoroughly enjoyed the date disasters, which had me laughing, and the beautiful mother-son bond that added so much warmth to the story.
Priya's journey in her quest to find a genuine connection was heartfelt and had me rooting for her every step of the way. What I particularly appreciated was how nothing was overdramatised. The simplicity and natural progression of the story made it all the more relatable and enjoyable, without taking away from the essence of the plot.
And Avinash? An absolute green flag! 💚 Priya truly deserved someone like him, and watching their story unfold was such a delight.
Once I got into the book, I refused to put it down until Priya found her match. At some point, I was no longer just reading about the Golden Girls; I had become the unofficial fifth member of the gang, cheering Priya on!
A heartwarming, feel-good romance with friendship, laughter and all the right feels. Definitely a lovely read! 💌
October 9, 2026
This book had a premise that immediately caught my attention. We don't often get to read romances with protagonists in their 50s and I really liked that this story wasn't just about finding love again but about finding yourself again. Watching Priya slowly step out of the life she had built around everyone else, start dressing up for herself, meet new people and simply enjoy life again was honestly my favourite part of the book.
I also liked Priya and Avinash together. Their relationship felt sweet, comfortable and mature. There were no over-the-top grand gestures, just two people finding companionship at a stage in life where they least expected it. That quiet warmth gave the story its charm.
But I kept waiting for something more to happen, the story stayed fairly predictable throughout. It spends a lot of time watching the relationship grow, which is nice, but after a while I wanted a little more emotional depth or a few moments that would leave a stronger impact. Maybe that's exactly what the author intended but I personally needed just a little more.
Overall, I think Love at Last Swipe is a warm and comforting read with a refreshing premise. If you enjoy mature romances, second chances and stories about rediscovering yourself, this one is worth giving a try.
I also liked Priya and Avinash together. Their relationship felt sweet, comfortable and mature. There were no over-the-top grand gestures, just two people finding companionship at a stage in life where they least expected it. That quiet warmth gave the story its charm.
But I kept waiting for something more to happen, the story stayed fairly predictable throughout. It spends a lot of time watching the relationship grow, which is nice, but after a while I wanted a little more emotional depth or a few moments that would leave a stronger impact. Maybe that's exactly what the author intended but I personally needed just a little more.
Overall, I think Love at Last Swipe is a warm and comforting read with a refreshing premise. If you enjoy mature romances, second chances and stories about rediscovering yourself, this one is worth giving a try.
September 7, 2026
Love at Last Swipe by Preeti Mallapurkar is a warm and hopeful story about love, companionship and finding the courage to begin again.
The story follows Priya, a middle-aged widow who reluctantly enters the unfamiliar world of online dating after some encouragement from her son and friends. Her journey is filled with awkward conversations, mismatched dates and unexpected experiences—but beneath these lighter moments lies a thoughtful exploration of grief, loneliness and rediscovering yourself after loss.
What I appreciated most was the book’s message that love does not come with an age limit or an expiry date. Priya isn’t simply searching for another person; she is slowly rebuilding her confidence and allowing herself to imagine a new chapter.
The friendship and family dynamics add warmth to the story, while Priya’s experiences make her journey relatable and human. It is refreshing to read a romance centred on a middle-aged woman and her right to seek happiness and companionship without guilt.
A heartwarming contemporary romance about second chances, self-discovery and remaining open to life’s unexpected possibilities.
A lovely four-star read for me.
The story follows Priya, a middle-aged widow who reluctantly enters the unfamiliar world of online dating after some encouragement from her son and friends. Her journey is filled with awkward conversations, mismatched dates and unexpected experiences—but beneath these lighter moments lies a thoughtful exploration of grief, loneliness and rediscovering yourself after loss.
What I appreciated most was the book’s message that love does not come with an age limit or an expiry date. Priya isn’t simply searching for another person; she is slowly rebuilding her confidence and allowing herself to imagine a new chapter.
The friendship and family dynamics add warmth to the story, while Priya’s experiences make her journey relatable and human. It is refreshing to read a romance centred on a middle-aged woman and her right to seek happiness and companionship without guilt.
A heartwarming contemporary romance about second chances, self-discovery and remaining open to life’s unexpected possibilities.
A lovely four-star read for me.
September 23, 2026
It is a warm, witty and unconventional contemporary romance that explores love, grief, companionship and second chances.
The story follows Priya, a middle-aged English tutor and widowed mother who never imagined entering the world of dating apps.
Encouraged by her son and supported by her friends, she reluctantly begins swiping through profiles, leading to awkward conversations, mismatched coffee dates and unexpected encounters.
What makes Priya’s journey interesting is that this is not about finding another partner. It is also about finding herself again.
As she navigates the confusing, funny world of online dating, her relationships with her son, friends and, most importantly, herself begin to evolve.
I loved how the story challenges the idea that romance has an age limit and shows that starting over can be both scary and exciting.
The writing feels light and accessible, while the emotional core gives the story more depth than a typical dating app romance.
Priya comes across as relatable, imperfect and courageous, making her journey easy to root for. The book also captures the awkwardness and unpredictability of modern relationships without losing its warmth.
The story follows Priya, a middle-aged English tutor and widowed mother who never imagined entering the world of dating apps.
Encouraged by her son and supported by her friends, she reluctantly begins swiping through profiles, leading to awkward conversations, mismatched coffee dates and unexpected encounters.
What makes Priya’s journey interesting is that this is not about finding another partner. It is also about finding herself again.
As she navigates the confusing, funny world of online dating, her relationships with her son, friends and, most importantly, herself begin to evolve.
I loved how the story challenges the idea that romance has an age limit and shows that starting over can be both scary and exciting.
The writing feels light and accessible, while the emotional core gives the story more depth than a typical dating app romance.
Priya comes across as relatable, imperfect and courageous, making her journey easy to root for. The book also captures the awkwardness and unpredictability of modern relationships without losing its warmth.
October 31, 2026
I picked this up thinking it would be a light, fun read for a weekend. It was fun. But it also stayed with me longer than I expected.
Priya is a widowed English tutor whose son and friends talk her into trying a dating app. And oh, the dates. Some of the chats made me cringe so hard I had to put the book down and laugh. If you've ever been on a bad coffee date, or heard about one from a friend, you'll recognise every moment.
What I didn't expect was how gently the book deals with grief. Priya isn't "over" her husband, and the story doesn't pretend she should be. She's just trying to see if there's room for something new. That felt real to me.
Her friends are the best part. They're loud, nosy, supportive and completely ridiculous, exactly like the friends we all have. And the scenes with her son are so sweet. I loved that he's the one pushing her to live a little.
It also feels so Indian, in the best way. The family drama, the gossip, the "what will people say" worry in the background. Reading about a woman in her forties falling in love, in an Indian setting, felt fresh and honestly overdue.
Priya is a widowed English tutor whose son and friends talk her into trying a dating app. And oh, the dates. Some of the chats made me cringe so hard I had to put the book down and laugh. If you've ever been on a bad coffee date, or heard about one from a friend, you'll recognise every moment.
What I didn't expect was how gently the book deals with grief. Priya isn't "over" her husband, and the story doesn't pretend she should be. She's just trying to see if there's room for something new. That felt real to me.
Her friends are the best part. They're loud, nosy, supportive and completely ridiculous, exactly like the friends we all have. And the scenes with her son are so sweet. I loved that he's the one pushing her to live a little.
It also feels so Indian, in the best way. The family drama, the gossip, the "what will people say" worry in the background. Reading about a woman in her forties falling in love, in an Indian setting, felt fresh and honestly overdue.
August 25, 2026
Love at Last Swipe is a light and warm contemporary romance about Priya, a widowed English tutor who decides to give love another chance by joining a dating app. What follows is a series of awkward and often chaotic encounters as she tries to navigate the world of modern dating.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Priya and her son Rohan. Their bond felt genuinely sweet and added a lot of warmth to the story. I also liked the underlying message that life doesn’t stop just because you face setbacks, and that it’s never too late to open yourself up to new possibilities.
However, I did feel that the editing could have been tighter. The inconsistent use of quotation marks was distracting, and some of the dialogue read more like text conversations than natural spoken exchanges. While the premise was fun, these issues did take me out of the story at times.
Overall, a warm, easy read with a lovely mother-son relationship and a hopeful message about finding love and starting over.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Priya and her son Rohan. Their bond felt genuinely sweet and added a lot of warmth to the story. I also liked the underlying message that life doesn’t stop just because you face setbacks, and that it’s never too late to open yourself up to new possibilities.
However, I did feel that the editing could have been tighter. The inconsistent use of quotation marks was distracting, and some of the dialogue read more like text conversations than natural spoken exchanges. While the premise was fun, these issues did take me out of the story at times.
Overall, a warm, easy read with a lovely mother-son relationship and a hopeful message about finding love and starting over.
August 30, 2026
I really liked the concept. This was my first read of its kind, and I found the premise refreshing and interesting.
I also felt that some things were portrayed a little more easily than they would be in real life. Moving on and starting afresh in your 50s is not easy—far from it. And when you add family expectations, social conditioning, and the fear of being judged, it becomes even more difficult. The emotional and practical baggage accumulated over decades cannot simply be left behind.
Having said that, I absolutely loved the way the book is written. The language is simple, easy and wonderfully flowy. The author does a great job of capturing and describing emotions, making the characters' feelings feel relatable and real.
Overall, an enjoyable and refreshing read, especially for its portrayal of love and companionship at a stage of life where we often assume it is too late to begin again.
I also felt that some things were portrayed a little more easily than they would be in real life. Moving on and starting afresh in your 50s is not easy—far from it. And when you add family expectations, social conditioning, and the fear of being judged, it becomes even more difficult. The emotional and practical baggage accumulated over decades cannot simply be left behind.
Having said that, I absolutely loved the way the book is written. The language is simple, easy and wonderfully flowy. The author does a great job of capturing and describing emotions, making the characters' feelings feel relatable and real.
Overall, an enjoyable and refreshing read, especially for its portrayal of love and companionship at a stage of life where we often assume it is too late to begin again.
September 3, 2026
A story that explores modern dating for mature people, who want to take a second chance in life,after they had their bit.
The FMC in tgis book finally decides to try connect with people at the age of 51 when her son nudges her to download a dating app and finally priritize herself
Having lost ber husband 10 years ago,she had completely forgotten herself.Her close friends group were equally supportive at tgis choice of hers
After too many failed attempts to connect with someone, sge finally finds that one friend with whom she could decide to share the rest of her life.
I loved the female friendships, open conversations and the mother son relationship where both got an equal say and there was no super imposition of opinions.My favourite part was how open these people were towards change and they cheered for one another irrespective of what tge world had to say.
A heart warming story indeed
The FMC in tgis book finally decides to try connect with people at the age of 51 when her son nudges her to download a dating app and finally priritize herself
Having lost ber husband 10 years ago,she had completely forgotten herself.Her close friends group were equally supportive at tgis choice of hers
After too many failed attempts to connect with someone, sge finally finds that one friend with whom she could decide to share the rest of her life.
I loved the female friendships, open conversations and the mother son relationship where both got an equal say and there was no super imposition of opinions.My favourite part was how open these people were towards change and they cheered for one another irrespective of what tge world had to say.
A heart warming story indeed
August 31, 2026
Love at last swipe isn’t just a usual rom com. The story highlights about modern dating , surprisingly swiping right in your 40s . Me reading the book in my 20s and imagining it feels really different .
Priya’s world where it is about finding a right person in midlife . Learning about the emotions of Priya made me think how different relationships are and how it differs age to age .
The book not just discussed about finding relationships but also to learn to retain people in your life when you need them the most .
Some instances in the book reminds me of a lot of woman that i have learnt in my real life .
The book also highlights about mismatches happens while during dating .
Priya’s world where it is about finding a right person in midlife . Learning about the emotions of Priya made me think how different relationships are and how it differs age to age .
The book not just discussed about finding relationships but also to learn to retain people in your life when you need them the most .
Some instances in the book reminds me of a lot of woman that i have learnt in my real life .
The book also highlights about mismatches happens while during dating .
September 10, 2026
This is a soft, deeply comforting story about second chances and finding companionship in your 50s and learning that love doesn't always have to be loud or dramatic—sometimes it’s just two people choosing to share a quiet evening, a cup of warm chai and a safe space to grow.
If you love stories anchored in mature, realistic romance, this will feel so familiar:
It carries the exact gentle, mature warmth of The Lunchbox—where connection forms slowly through shared silences, subtle details, and simple daily comfort.
It has the emotional grounding and tender second-life romance vibes of Modern Love ,specifically episodes exploring love later in life.
If you love stories anchored in mature, realistic romance, this will feel so familiar:
It carries the exact gentle, mature warmth of The Lunchbox—where connection forms slowly through shared silences, subtle details, and simple daily comfort.
It has the emotional grounding and tender second-life romance vibes of Modern Love ,specifically episodes exploring love later in life.
November 6, 2026
I picked up Love At Last Swipe by Preeti Mallapurkar during a visit to Mumbai airport, without knowing much about where this book would take me.
Now, as I'm approaching the final chapter, I came across the news that the book has been showcased at the Frankfurt Book Fair and featured on digital billboards in Times Square, New York!
Honestly, this made me love my choice even more. I never imagined that a book I randomly picked up at an airport would eventually give me such a lovely reason to feel proud.
Sometimes, the most unexpected purchases turn into the most memorable reading experiences. What a wonderful surprise!
Now, as I'm approaching the final chapter, I came across the news that the book has been showcased at the Frankfurt Book Fair and featured on digital billboards in Times Square, New York!
Honestly, this made me love my choice even more. I never imagined that a book I randomly picked up at an airport would eventually give me such a lovely reason to feel proud.
Sometimes, the most unexpected purchases turn into the most memorable reading experiences. What a wonderful surprise!
August 16, 2026
Love at Last Swipe is a light, fun, and relatable read that explores modern dating, relationships, and the chaos that often comes with finding love. The story feels contemporary and easy to get into, with moments that are both entertaining and heartfelt.
What I enjoyed most was how naturally the characters and their experiences unfolded. It’s the kind of book that makes you smile, relate to the awkwardness of dating, and wonder if maybe love can be found when you least expect it.
A charming and enjoyable read for anyone who loves contemporary romance with a touch of modern dating chaos.
What I enjoyed most was how naturally the characters and their experiences unfolded. It’s the kind of book that makes you smile, relate to the awkwardness of dating, and wonder if maybe love can be found when you least expect it.
A charming and enjoyable read for anyone who loves contemporary romance with a touch of modern dating chaos.
October 27, 2026
Love, relationships, and the unexpected turns life takes make this an interesting read. It explores modern romance in a world where a simple swipe can open the door to new possibilities.
What makes the premise intriguing is how it connects with the way people approach love and relationships today. In a time when technology has changed how we meet people, finding a genuine connection can be both exciting and complicated.
A good pick for readers who enjoy contemporary romance and stories that reflect the changing dynamics of modern relationships.
What makes the premise intriguing is how it connects with the way people approach love and relationships today. In a time when technology has changed how we meet people, finding a genuine connection can be both exciting and complicated.
A good pick for readers who enjoy contemporary romance and stories that reflect the changing dynamics of modern relationships.
July 28, 2026
This book was honestly a comforting read for me. I liked that it didn't try too hard to be dramatic and instead focused on real emotions and everyday moments. By the time I reached the last page, I felt connected to the characters and genuinely happy for them. It's one of those books that quietly leaves a smile on your face.
August 11, 2026
A very warm and fun read. This is the right mix of seriousness and comedy I look for in a book. Even though this was a rom-com, I loved the mother-son bond as well. They have a loving, warm relationship and are always looking out for each other and I found that very heartwarming. The chaotic dates contributed to the comedy, and the search for the right person just enhanced the romance even more.
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August 18, 2026Good one but ending was expected
July 1, 2026
It's an amazing insight into the modern world of online dating. Specially how one feels dating at midage and what one looks for. A must read for all who enjoy stress free fun reading.
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