Get a Life, Chloe Brown explained

Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Genre:Fiction, Romance
Isbn:9780062941206
Pub Date:2019
Publisher:Avon Romance
Series:The Brown Sisters
Language:English
Author:Talia Hibbert
Followed By:Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Get a Life, Chloe Brown is a 2019 romance novel written by Talia Hibbert and published by Avon Romance. It is Hibbert's first traditionally published book from and is the first book of a trilogy following the Brown sisters.[1] [2] [3] The novel was followed by Take A Hint, Dani Brown in 2020 and Act Your Age, Eve Brown in 2021.

The audiobook of Get a Life, Chloe Brown was narrated by Adjoa Andoh and published by HarperAudio.[4]

Background

Hibbert has identified Get a Life, Chloe Brown as an

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work;[5] the main character lives with chronic pain, like Hibbert herself.[1] [6] For much of her life, Hibbert struggled with undiagnosed health issues, until it was diagnosed as fibromyalgia.[1] [7] [8] Hibbert's multiple issues with doctors influenced the topic of medical discrimination in her novel.

The novel explores the strain that chronic pain can place on both familial and romantic relationships,[9] [8] as well as showing a person with chronic pain is deserving and capable of having a loving relationship.[10] The book explores methods of reasserting a sense of control within a life that was once ruled by illness.[11] [12]

Reception

Get a Life, Chloe Brown was featured on the Today show and reached the best seller lists of both USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.[13] [14] [15] It reached #77 on the USA Today Bestseller list.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown has been reviewed in The Washington Post.[16] and twice on NPR.[17] [18] Roxane Gay gave the novel a 4 star review on Goodreads, calling it a "Charming romance novel involving a woman with chronic pain and an attitude to mask it and her building’s super, a giant man with long flowing red hair and a tender, wounded heart. Well written, great banter, sexy vibes."[19] Jaime Green's review for The New York Times called Hibbert a "brilliant writer."[20]

The novel received the Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romance Fiction in 2019.[21] [22] [23]

References

  1. Lenker. Maureen Lee. March 20, 2019. How Talia Hibbert's own experiences with chronic pain inspired her latest romance heroine. March 22, 2019. Entertainment Weekly.
  2. Web site: 2019. Get a Life, Chloe Brown. March 26, 2019. Avon Romance.
  3. News: Olmstead. Barrie. February 13, 2020. Commentary: Rom-coms making a comeback. The Lewiston Tribune. February 24, 2020.
  4. News: Gunderson. Alexis. February 14, 2020. 10 Romantic Audiobooks to Listen to on Valentine's Day. Paste. February 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: Perchikoff. Sarah. November 8, 2019. Get a Life, Chloe Brown is an exploration of romance, chronic pain, and living on your own terms. November 15, 2019. Fansided.
  6. News: Tanabe. Karin. November 15, 2019. In 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown,' a woman transforms her Earl Grey life into something bolder. The Washington Post. November 15, 2019.
  7. Web site: Vivona. Veronica. March 26, 2019. Author With Fibromyalgia Writes Romance Novel Featuring Protagonist With Chronic Pain. March 27, 2019. The Mighty.
  8. Lenker. Maureen Lee. December 3, 2019. Hot Stuff: Five new romances tackle the struggle to feel deserving of love. Entertainment Weekly. February 26, 2020.
  9. News: Bryce. Denny. November 4, 2019. In 'Get A Life, Chloe Brown,' Love Doesn't Cure All — But It Sure Is Fun. NPR. November 15, 2019.
  10. News: Green. Jaime. January 10, 2020. Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places. The New York Times. January 21, 2020.
  11. Web site: Carr. Lisa. February 10, 2020. Seymour Library: These authors push the romance novel forward. February 24, 2020. Aburnpub.
  12. News: Wang. Amy. February 14, 2020. 5 romances to make your heart beat faster, recommended by the Oregon creator of Bookstore Romance Day. The Oregonian. February 24, 2020.
  13. News: Foster. Megan. February 10, 2020. Host a book-themed party with these tasty recipes and decor items. Yahoo News. February 11, 2020.
  14. News: Associated Press. February 21, 2020. Wall Street Journal Best Sellers. The Washington Post. February 24, 2020.
  15. Web site: February 20, 2020. Get a Life, Chloe Brown. February 24, 2020. USA Today.
  16. News: Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis. Washington Post.
  17. Web site: Here's How We Cope When We're Stressed: Ideas From NPR's Arts Desk. NPR.org.
  18. Web site: In 'Get A Life, Chloe Brown,' Love Doesn't Cure All — But It Sure Is Fun. NPR.org.
  19. Web site: Gay. Roxane. Apr 15, 2020. Roxane's review of Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1). 2022-01-16. Goodreads.
  20. Web site: Green. Jaime. January 10, 2020. Four Winter Romance Novels Find Love in Hopeless Places. NYTimes.com.
  21. Web site: Doherty. Alison. February 14, 2020. The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction Announced. February 14, 2020. Book Riot.
  22. News: February 21, 2020. Publishing Industry News: Feb. 21, 2020. Door County Pulse. February 24, 2020.
  23. Web site: The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction. April 16, 2020. The Ripped Bodice.

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