Love, Laugh Lines, and Second Chances

By Tocanishia Swanson

After twenty-five years of marriage, Denise is left with an empty house, a closet full of clothes that no longer fit her life, and a pair of "goal jeans" that feel more like a betrayal than an inspiration. Pushed by her unfiltered best friend, Tanya, Denise reluctantly dives into the chaotic, fish-picture-filled world of modern dating.

She isn't looking for "The One"-she's just looking for herself.

Then she meets Marcus. He's steady, he's kind, and he has a habit of hitting his knee on restaurant tables when he's nervous. He doesn't play the games Denise is used to, and for the first time in decades, she doesn't have to "edit" who she is to be loved.

But opening her heart means facing the ghosts of her past and the fear that something this easy might be too good to be true. From awkward first messages to the quiet beauty of a Sunday morning coffee, Denise must decide if she's brave enough to trade her old comfort for a new, uncertain joy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW7CFPZD
• ISBN13: 9798255092086
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"