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In the fast-paced world of modern dating, finding love has never been easier. With a swipe of a finger, one can connect with countless potential partners. But for single parents, the stakes are higher. The lure of convenience and the desire for companionship can often lead to dangerous situations that threaten not only their own safety but also that of their children. The story follows the journey of Sarah, a single mother who is navigating the treacherous waters of online dating. She is a successful businesswoman in her mid-thirties who has been divorced for two years.

When Desdemona Harris gets a mysterious invitation to test a new dating app named Charm'd, she jumps at the chance. Soon after, strange things start happening, and Des begins to wonder - who is swiping left on her?

In *A Quick Lunch…The Date That Ended Before Dessert*, the narrator meets a man she connected with online. After several good phone conversations, they plan to meet at a restaurant, but an hour before, he changes the location to a bar he knows. Despite the awkward last-minute change, she goes along with it. At the bar, they wait over an hour for the kitchen to open, and just as the food arrives, he abruptly ends the date, paying the bill while she’s away for a brief moment.