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 and the first book in a trilogy about the Brown sisters. The novel was followed by Take A Hint, Dani Brown in 2020 and Act Your Age, Eve Brown in 2021. The audiobook version of Get a Life, Chloe Brown was narrated by Adjoa Andoh and published by HarperAudio.

Background

Hibbert has recognized Get a Life, Chloe Brown as an #OwnVoices book; the main character experiences chronic pain, similar to Hibbert’s own life. For many years, Hibbert faced health problems that were not diagnosed until she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Her challenges with doctors shaped the theme of unfair treatment in her novel.

The book shows how chronic pain can affect family and romantic relationships. It also highlights that people with chronic pain can have meaningful, loving relationships. The story also discusses ways to regain a sense of control in a life affected by illness.

Reception

The book Get a Life, Chloe Brown was shown on the Today show and became a bestseller on the USA Today and The Wall Street Journal lists. It reached #77 on the USA Today Bestseller list.

The book was reviewed by The Washington Post and discussed twice on NPR. Roxane Gay gave the novel a 4-star review on Goodreads, describing it as a "charming romance story about a woman with chronic pain and a strong personality, and her building’s super, a tall man with long red hair and a kind but hurtful heart. Well-written with good dialogue and a romantic atmosphere." Jaime Green’s review in The New York Times called the author, Hibbert, an "outstanding writer."

The novel won the Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romance Fiction in 2019.