Get a Life, Chloe Brown: A Novel (The Brown Sisters, 1)

“Absolutely charming... a flawless balance of humor, heat, sweetness, and depth, and I loved every page.” – Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test

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A witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who’s tired of being “boring” and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her experience new thingsperfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, and Helen Hoang!

Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help her “Get a Life”, and she’s already completed the first: finally moving out of her glamorous family’s mansion. The next items?

  • Enjoy a drunken night out.
  • Ride a motorcycle.
  • Go camping.
  • Have meaningless but thoroughly enjoyable sex.
  • Travel the world with nothing but hand luggage.
  • And... do something bad.

But it’s not easy being bad, even when you’ve written step-by-step guidelines on how to do it correctly. What Chloe needs is a teacher, and she knows just the man for the job.

Redford ‘Red’ Morgan is a handyman with tattoos, a motorcycle, and more sex appeal than ten-thousand Hollywood heartthrobs. He’s also an artist who paints at night and hides his work in the light of day, which Chloe knows because she spies on him occasionally. Just the teeniest, tiniest bit.

But when she enlists Red in her mission to rebel, she learns things about him that no spy session could teach her. Like why he clearly resents Chloe’s wealthy background. And why he never shows his art to anyone. And what really lies beneath his rough exterior…

"This is an extraordinary book, full of love, generosity, kindness and sharp humor." — The New York Times Book Review

*Featured on the TODAY Show! Named a Best Romance of 2019 by Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Apple, and Amazon, and Best of November from Essence, Woman's Day, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Popsugar, Bustle, Bookish, Bookpage, Entertainment Weekly, and Washington Post*

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Published Nov 5, 2019

384 pages

Average rating: 7.42

323 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

JShrestha
Jul 03, 2025
5/10 stars
I read this expecting more of a light endorphin beach read and got more of a sexually erotica charged romance. The writing does have a good storyline and character development but I was just disappointed as it is advertised as a book of a mousey introvert trying to expand her life from the shadows and it was more discovering at first male view dominated to raw sexual desire. This would probably appeal to the 50 shades of grey crowd.
Anonymous
Jul 01, 2025
8/10 stars
4 ⭐️ 3 spice
TheArielPerspective
Jun 15, 2025
10/10 stars
Beautifully written with just the right mix of humor, spice, and emotional tension without a lot of gimmicks. Would recommend for folks who don't typically enjoy romance novels. This one is something special. Listen to the audio version if you can as well!
ShayLynn
May 06, 2025
6/10 stars
"Get a Life, Chloe Brown" is a beautifully crafted story that blends humor, romance, and self-discovery in a way that feels both refreshing and impactful. Talia Hibbert has created a character in Chloe that is unforgettable she's quirky, sassy, and incredibly relatable. After a near-death experience, Chloe reassesses her life and decides that it's time to truly live. To guide her on this new journey, she creates a list of goals that she wants to accomplish, reshaping her perspective on what it means to enjoy life fully. Within this list lies an adventurous agenda, including items that only one man could help her fulfill, her unexpected love interest, Red. What follows is a delightful exploration of their chemistry that is both enchanting and genuine. Red, with his own complexities, helps Chloe check off not just items from her list but also assists her in overcoming the barriers imposed by her Fibromyalgia. It’s refreshing to see a romance that doesn’t shy away from the realities of health challenges; instead, Hibbert paints a picture of love that empowers and uplifts. Chloe’s journey is one of self-acceptance and empowerment, and her relationship with Red is beautifully layered. The author captures the essence of what it means to truly "get a life" and embrace both the challenges and the joys that come with living authentically. Overall, "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" is a celebration of living life to the fullest, filled with charm, romance, and an inspiring message that will resonate with many readers. Talia Hibbert has crafted a story that’s not just a romance, but a profound reminder that life is too short not to chase what sets your heart on fire.
tayloractuallyreads
May 02, 2025
8/10 stars
3.5 stars ☺️ it was cute!!

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