{"product_id":"swipe-wright-joel-d-bradley-9798993365145","title":"Swipe Wright: Dating in the Age of the Disposable Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwipe Wright: Dating in the Age of the Disposable Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sharp, funny, and insightful satirical novel about modern love in the era of apps, algorithms, and endless choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Wright, a middle-aged San Francisco firefighter, thought he had life mostly figured out. A steady job, a long marriage, and a comfortable routine gave him the illusion of stability-until it all collapses at once. Suddenly single in a world that has moved almost entirely online, Frank finds himself navigating the strange new landscape of dating apps, curated identities, and digital courtship rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a simple attempt to meet someone quickly turns into a comic odyssey through swipe culture. Profiles promise perfection, conversations disappear without explanation, and every date seems to reveal another layer of the modern \"disposable heart.\" As Frank moves from hopeful matches to awkward encounters and unexpected connections, he begins to see how technology has reshaped not just dating, but the way people see themselves and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco-from neighborhood bars and sushi spots to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge-Frank's journey is filled with humor, reflection, and the occasional hard truth about loneliness, expectations, and the illusion of endless options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth hilarious and thoughtful, \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the paradox of modern romance: in a world where meeting someone has never been easier, genuine connection has never felt more elusive. Through wit, satire, and moments of surprising heart, the novel asks whether authenticity, patience, and real human connection can still survive in a culture built on speed, convenience, and the next swipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary satire, humorous relationship fiction, and stories about modern dating\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwipe Wright\u003c\/em\u003e will resonate with anyone who has ever stared at a dating profile and wondered what lies behind the carefully chosen photos and clever one-line bio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joel D. Bradley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993365145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellis County Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.68d","brand":"Joel D. Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852772225279,"sku":"9798993365145","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/swipe-wright-joel-d-bradley-9798993365145","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}