3.5 stars, rounded up. Overall, this book was a gem and exactly what I wanted to read! I loved both Chloe and Red, and especially Gigi! At times the characters felt more like caricatures than real people, but I didn’t really mind it most of the time. I thought the conversation around chronic illness was an important one, and learned a lot, not having a chronic illness myself. The story was compelling and well paced. At times the dialogue was utterly unbelievable, but again, certainly not a deal breaker. Overall, recommend without much reservation!

A completely fantastic read. I could not put "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" down. I appreciated the subtle differences in a storyline where the main character was sick but wanted to experience life. Hibbert made me laugh and kept me flipping the pages right until the end. I will definitely recommend this one, it's been one of my favorite reads of 2019!

I’ve heard great things about Talia Hibbert, and having read this book, I can see why people rave about her writing. It’s terrific.

One of the biggest strengths of the novel is that it defies the conventions of the genre. For one thing, Red is the survivor of a relationship with a mentally abusive partner that's left him a complete mess emotionally. Men can be victims, too, but most novels cast the woman in that role, rather than show a man as vulnerable. Chloe is full figured and disabled, and that's just her, not something to apologize for. Hibbert doesn’t soft pedal the problems created by Chloe’s fibromyalgia but shows that it's possible to navigate around them with the right partner. Love isn’t limited to the able bodied, after all.

Red and Chloe make a great couple. Red is the sweetest, most caring romantic hero of any book I’ve read this year. He shows total respect for Chloe, taking care of her without taking over. He's a complete cinnamon roll of a guy. Chloe holds Red at arm's length a little too long, maybe, but it's understandable given that she's been hurt in the past.

The story has a lot of humor along with plenty of heat. It’s truly laugh-out-loud funny in some places and scorching hot in others. Actually, sometimes it’s both at the same time.

So, if you are looking for a rom-com that stands out from the crowd, look no further. Just read!

A copy of this book was provided through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

This is, by far, one of my favorite books ever. It's so romantic, smutty, and just overall well-written. The characters are so amazing. There's the perfect amount of angst. I haven't loved a book from the very beginning in so long and it makes me so happy. This is definitely one of the books that I reread over and over and over again. I can't wait to reread it and to pick up the second book in the series!!!!!!

I received this as an ARC from netgalley. I enjoyed most of the story, but I do think the got a little ‘wordy’ in some parts and I would just skim a paragraph or two until something happened again. I got frustrated with the constant unrealistic attraction to each other. It seemed over the top. And the sex scenes were crude. Over all, I liked the plot, but feel the story could have been told in a different more tasteful way.

I give this book 4 stars. I love that Talia Hubert touched on some very deep issues, like invisible illnesses and abuse, and I loved the snappy parts of the dialogue. Red and Chloe are a great pairing, and I’m thrilled that the main female that gets the guy isn’t the typical “everything’s perfect in my cookie-cutter-world” type of female.

I also especially love that Talia added a trigger warning in the beginning. I knew to brace myself, and I appreciated the warning.

There are some things that drove me a little nuts, but overall, this was a great book that I encourage everyone to take a chance on.

I was generously provided a copy of this novel by NetGalley and the publisher. My opinions are my own.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown is a steamy, contemporary romance featuring a black, plus-size heroine who lives with chronic pain and hides her soft heart with a prickly exterior. Chloe is determined to get her life back, beginning by moving into her own apartment and trying to check things of a bucket list of sorts. Enter Redford Morgan, the tattooed manager of her new building who paints in his spare time and seems to get along with everyone BUT Chloe. Eventually, she recruits him to help her check off items on her list and their chemistry begins to develop.

There was a lot to love here. We get a detailed look at what life for Chloe is like when it comes to dealing with chronic pain (this is also an own voices portrayal) and how that fits with a romantic relationship. Red is a sweetheart, but he also has his own traumatic past he is dealing with. This is a beautiful story of two broken people coming together and slowly healing and learning to have grace for each other. Also, the body positivity is wonderful! Red is super into Chloe physically and she is not hung up on her weight. While this is not my favorite book from Talia, I am THRILLED that she is entering traditional publishing! She is really fantastic and I recommend checking out some of her self-published work as well.

Note that this is an adult romance novel with some explicit sex scenes. It also contains depictions of Chloe experiencing pain and other physical symptoms from her fibromyalgia, and a scene of conflict where Red is triggered and over-responds, although I thought the resolution to that felt earned. I received an advance copy of this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I liked the diversity, the fact that the main character had a chronic illness (not normally something I see in a rom-com), her list of things she wants to do, the banter between the main characters was witty and created great chemistry.

I thought some parts were a little cringeworthy with word choice, but that’s just my personal preference. And though I appreciated the author created the main character with a chronic illness, I wasn’t able to fully connect with her.

Overall I think this is a book I would recommend for romance readers, because it is just a little bit different, makes you think, but still follows the general “rules” of a romance book. 3.5

I really appreciated the progression of Chloe and Red's relationship. I love Chloe putting herself out there. The sisterly dynamic makes me extra excited for the next book in this series.

Quick(ish) Review
I adored this. READ IT NOW. *blinks* While this technically would cover all my feels for this romance, let’s discuss, shall we?

Chloe Brown’s got a list to complete, a list detailing her journey towards getting a life, a life that she’d stopped living when everything began to hurt. As a heroine living with fibromyalgia, Chloe has set up a world where she is careful, where she’s had to learn to manage her pain while seeing everyone except her family leave, and where she remains, above all, safe. Until a brush with death made her realize that safe is good,but living a life would be better. Step one - move out of her parents’ home. Step two - tick more boxes off her get a life list, like ride a motorcycle, travel the world with nothing more than hand luggage, and have meaningless sex. Meanwhile, she’s trying to ignore her attraction to the ridiculously attractive Redford “Red” Morgan, the superintendent at her new apartment. Red’s gone through his own share of trauma in his past that has halted him in his emotional tracks. As they both learn to not let their fears define their futures, romance happens.

First, Chloe has a very distinct and funny voice, which may or may not work for some, but completely delighted me. The witty banter, whether it be between Chloe and her family or with Red, jumped off the page at me. I’m a dialogue aficionado, and it was top notch in this romance. Speaking of, both Chloe and Red have solid character arcs that enriched their romance. Now, Red could easily have been a cinny roll hero, just there in service of his heroine, and I could have enjoyed him. He certainly fulfills some of the usual physical standards of a romantic hero (hello gingery goodness). But his personal journey is just as compelling, just as flawed, and yeah, he’s a ginger with soul... no matter what the old wives tales say.

GALCB tackles several serious issues, such as chronic pain, managing mental health, as well as prior emotional and physical abuse, with sensitivity and humor. Also,this is the kind of BBW romance that makes me happy - the heroine is undoubtedly a large woman, but it’s not the focal point. It’s accepted, rather than the only thing other characters fixate on. Red and Chloe accept each other exactly as they are, even at their lowest points. Their Firsts (meet/kiss/love scene) were well done, and while the romance is a slow burn, the character work kept me more engaged than frustrated. This truly character-driven romance was so well crafted, even when it got to the inevitable final obstacle, I was so invested in both Red and Chloe that, while I was upset, I completely understood them, and just wanted them to work it out. Considering it’s a deeply internal obstacle that would normally drive me insane, I was very impressed.

In conclusion, I loved every moment of seeing Chloe Brown getting her life. I know that this will go on my keeper shelf and, I happily recommend this.

I finished this book and immediately looked for more by this author. I simultaneously couldn't wait to finish and didn't want it to end. I want to be best friends with Chloe and clone Red for my very own. Chloe's illness is portrayed realistically but not to the point of pity which was refreshing. This book is a must read and one i will definitely be reading again soon.

I can't recall a book I've read that addresses living with chronic pain and feel as though the author has tackled the topic really well. There is definitely some heavy steam in this book so be prepared if that type of content is not your preference. However, if you love contemporary romance that address more serious topics along with some steamy scenes, I definitely recommend this one.

This is an incredibly fun romance that hits all the right notes. It was nice to see a chronically ill person centered in the work, and one who gets to have some fun at that. The build up to the central romance seemed a tad rushed to me, but I loved how it played out. I think this relationship ends being extremely real (but in a good way). I am so looking forward to the next book!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend for someone looking for a smart romance. Romance isn’t my favorite genre but I still enjoyed this. Be warned - lots of adult language and steamy scenes!

Aside from the romance, I think it’s great that this book features a main character with chronic pain. What’s more, this isn’t her entire identity, and those in her life don’t reduce her to this. Kudos to the author for producing a well rounded character in this regard.

I loved that this story had a new and interesting heroine. Chloe has a chronic illness that people can't see from the outside but it affects her everyday life. some days she is too tired to leave the house, shower, or cook. Those days she stays inside and works as a computer programmer. On a trip outside, she has a close call and decides to make a list to get a life. Things that will challenge and push her to get out of her comfort zone.

On one of those trips, she finds a cat in a tree and tries to rescue the cat. That is when she meets Red, an artist working as a superintendent at the same complex Chloe is living. Red does like Chloe, she is cold and standoffish with him. However, when he sees her in the tree trying to rescue the cat, he sees another side to her. Realizing they both have their quirks and baggage from the past. They form an unlikely friendship and realize they have more in common than they thought.

Both characters were well developed, you felt for them both as they worked through their past hurts, to try and move forward.

I really enjoyed this one! I thought that the characters were multi-dimensional and lovable. I liked that they had actual conversations about their struggles, obstacles, baggage, and privilege. These weren't two cookie-cutter romance leads and it was very refreshing. The supporting cast was also a lot of fun and I'm excited to see Chloe's sisters' stories next! (Also also can I have her wardrobe because it sounds amazing). Definitely pick this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishers, and Talia Hibbert for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was sweet and cute! I had some laugh-out-loud moments in the book, which always make for a good romcom. Great rep and and little bit of a surprise with one of the main character's story. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

Oh my disappearing buttons, I just finished my first book from Talia Hibbert. Get A Life, Chloe Brown is an interracial love story filled with great characters, witty dialogue and the purrfect cool cat Smudge. The cover is the cute animated ‘it’ du jour in publishing. Its cute but very misleading. I was expecting another cute contemporary romcom with a heat factor of sensual instead I bumped my head on a nice and naughty steamy romance. The story went from 0 to 60 in a heartbeat. Totally wasn’t expecting it and I enjoyed every moment of it.
In the new Brown Sisters series, Chloe tries to shatter her boring lifestyle and enlist the aide of sexy neighbor, Red, to help her knock out her “not boring anymore bucket list” The more time Chloe and Red spend together, they become more addicted and break down each other's walls. Both have been hiding from the world. And its very refreshing to read how the hero, Red Morgan, is living with insecurities too.
Words can change lives. After reading Chloe Brown, I dare say mine has changed too. Both Chloe and Red’s story teaches us to live our damn lives. You’ll get heartbroken, you might even experience loneliness, but the world is out there to grab. It’s a sweet, seductive and romantic story, perfect for wrapping yourself in a blanket for a warm and cozy read.

ARC received from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This was a great, adorable read! A rom-com with quality character substance that deals with real shit. #winning

There’s so much to unpack in this book. The themes of self-love and bravery really hit home. I think everyone can relate to that in some form, and the author did a great job bringing those topics to light.

I also appreciated reading about an abusive relationship with a male victim. Too many times that’s ignored when it’s just as likely to occur. It would’ve been nice to have more background and elaboration on Red - maybe insight into his therapy sessions? His former relationship didn’t get a whole lot of explanation in the book even though it was a huge part of him and his issues.

I did love Chloe’s and Red’s chemistry, and their easy banter. Quite a few steamy scenes, too! Some of the language/word choices were a bit much for me, but nothing that couldn’t easily be skimmed.

Enemies-to friends-to lovers. This interracial romance between a man who was abused by his ex partner and a woman with a chronic illness sheds a light on the unique struggles such a pair would encounter. I would recommend this book to readers of Jasmine Guillory and Alyssa Cole.