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Life: A Brush with Love
At twenty-eight years old, the only men in lawyer Cate Jenkins’ life are her two cats, Thor and Loki, unless you count her not-so-secret love affair with Ben & Jerry.
Escape comes in the form of art classes, where life drawing model Joe provides a welcome distraction from the monotony of her job. Each Thursday for five weeks, she gets to lose herself in a world of twinkling blue eyes and chiselled abs.
Meanwhile, next-door neighbour Dane is determined to win her heart. Can his gifts of coffee and kitty treats win out against muscled perfection?
And more importantly, what secrets are both men hiding?
Life is a standalone romantic comedy novel.
Escape comes in the form of art classes, where life drawing model Joe provides a welcome distraction from the monotony of her job. Each Thursday for five weeks, she gets to lose herself in a world of twinkling blue eyes and chiselled abs.
Meanwhile, next-door neighbour Dane is determined to win her heart. Can his gifts of coffee and kitty treats win out against muscled perfection?
And more importantly, what secrets are both men hiding?
Life is a standalone romantic comedy novel.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2017
About the author
Elise Noble
90 books736 followersElise Noble is an English rose with a few thorns who loves chocolate, sleep, and well-defined abs. Not hers, unfortunately. She lives near London with a horse who eats all her money and three dogs who eat everything else.
Elise writes real, gutsy heroines and flawed but swoon-worthy heroes in stories that mix mystery and mayhem, humour and happily-ever-afters.
You can get find her current freebies HERE.
Elise writes real, gutsy heroines and flawed but swoon-worthy heroes in stories that mix mystery and mayhem, humour and happily-ever-afters.
You can get find her current freebies HERE.
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April 30, 2017
An Action Packed, Sexy Standalone Romantic Comedy
When Cate, an overworked, under-appreciated property lawyer, decided on a weekly art class as a hobby, she had no idea that five of those weeks came with a sexy, nude male model. As a plus-size curvy girl, Joe was everything Cate told herself she didn't deserve in a man, especially his drop-dead gorgeous looks. When Joe becomes her hero after art class one day, Cate wonders how anyone that hot and sweet can be interested in her.
Joe has some secrets of his own, including his current living and financial situation, and he tries to keep Cate at arms length. When Joe finds out Cate has a neighbor who seems to be borderline obsessive, his protective side kicks in. When Joe’s past is revealed to Cate, her protective lawyer side steps up.
Can Cate allow herself to believe that Joe is falling for her? Will Joe win Cate's heart despite his messy past? Is Dean just an interested neighbor or is he a stalker?
Life is a full-length, fun and sexy standalone romantic comedy with a lot of action and romance. HEA without a cliffhanger. Every book written by Elise is fantastic and this standalone is no different. Just when you think you know where the plot is going, Elise weaves in more plot twists you didn't see coming! I love that the epilogue wraps up this book so well… like the best gift wrapped present with a huge red bow on it. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. Thank you Elise! :)
When Cate, an overworked, under-appreciated property lawyer, decided on a weekly art class as a hobby, she had no idea that five of those weeks came with a sexy, nude male model. As a plus-size curvy girl, Joe was everything Cate told herself she didn't deserve in a man, especially his drop-dead gorgeous looks. When Joe becomes her hero after art class one day, Cate wonders how anyone that hot and sweet can be interested in her.
Joe has some secrets of his own, including his current living and financial situation, and he tries to keep Cate at arms length. When Joe finds out Cate has a neighbor who seems to be borderline obsessive, his protective side kicks in. When Joe’s past is revealed to Cate, her protective lawyer side steps up.
Can Cate allow herself to believe that Joe is falling for her? Will Joe win Cate's heart despite his messy past? Is Dean just an interested neighbor or is he a stalker?
Life is a full-length, fun and sexy standalone romantic comedy with a lot of action and romance. HEA without a cliffhanger. Every book written by Elise is fantastic and this standalone is no different. Just when you think you know where the plot is going, Elise weaves in more plot twists you didn't see coming! I love that the epilogue wraps up this book so well… like the best gift wrapped present with a huge red bow on it. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. Thank you Elise! :)
April 27, 2017
A very amazing book by Elise Noble. It has a very beautiful plot specially how it shows that it no matter who you are or what you are, there is someone will love you unconditionally. A must read book.
May 6, 2017
A great read.
Life .. this us a perfect title for this book. It starts out as a general girl meets both boy next door and sexy model at almost the same time but then rapidly becomes so much more than that. The characters are so real and like most people they have flaws and insecurities and secrets. I knew this would be good because Elise Noble is a genius with words and people but I was delighted when this book swept me up and didn't let go until the very last page. This stand alone novel is a must read .. enjoy.
Life .. this us a perfect title for this book. It starts out as a general girl meets both boy next door and sexy model at almost the same time but then rapidly becomes so much more than that. The characters are so real and like most people they have flaws and insecurities and secrets. I knew this would be good because Elise Noble is a genius with words and people but I was delighted when this book swept me up and didn't let go until the very last page. This stand alone novel is a must read .. enjoy.
December 17, 2017
Absolutely delightful!
This book was a wee bit different from Elise's Blackwood series but clever, romantic and adventurous as always. Loved the cameo from my favorite female bad-ass thrown in amidst many new characters. A naked male model.. a crazy stalker, a brilliant but shy lawyer/artist who finds her girly balls and love...and chocolate...and moggies! I loved the comedic aspects omg..snort...I recommend!
This book was a wee bit different from Elise's Blackwood series but clever, romantic and adventurous as always. Loved the cameo from my favorite female bad-ass thrown in amidst many new characters. A naked male model.. a crazy stalker, a brilliant but shy lawyer/artist who finds her girly balls and love...and chocolate...and moggies! I loved the comedic aspects omg..snort...I recommend!
May 10, 2022
Excellent romance with a twist of thriller
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There is some swearing and a couple of sex scenes lightly written.
The characterisation is absolutely perfect, I adored Joe and believe Cate would be such a good friend in real life.
The plotline is engaging, with events overtaking both main characters that they have to work through to get to the HEA.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre
No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There is some swearing and a couple of sex scenes lightly written.
The characterisation is absolutely perfect, I adored Joe and believe Cate would be such a good friend in real life.
The plotline is engaging, with events overtaking both main characters that they have to work through to get to the HEA.
I have no problem recommending the book to fans of the genre
March 19, 2019
I loved this
Twists and turns and insecurities and love and back stories that rock. This is my first book from this author and It looks like she doesn’t normally write stories like this. That’s a shame because this was fantastic. I’ll keep an eye on her , in case she does more. I would certainly read more. Heck, I would read more about Cate and her beautiful love.
Twists and turns and insecurities and love and back stories that rock. This is my first book from this author and It looks like she doesn’t normally write stories like this. That’s a shame because this was fantastic. I’ll keep an eye on her , in case she does more. I would certainly read more. Heck, I would read more about Cate and her beautiful love.
May 19, 2017
Wonderful Read
Yep , another wonderful read by Elise Noble !!
Just wish she had 100's more books as I just love how she writes and her characters are so well polished they end up being friends when the book is finished !
Yep , another wonderful read by Elise Noble !!
Just wish she had 100's more books as I just love how she writes and her characters are so well polished they end up being friends when the book is finished !
September 22, 2023
Brilliant and Sneaky
Another masterpiece. I finally worked out who Amanda was hmmm sneaky and made my brain work overtime. I did have a couple of laugh out loud moments. I loved the story great book
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Another masterpiece. I finally worked out who Amanda was hmmm sneaky and made my brain work overtime. I did have a couple of laugh out loud moments. I loved the story great book
1 click now you will not be disappointed
March 21, 2019
Awesome
I adore this authors writing. Her stories are addictive. Once you start your hooked. This was no different. I’d love a story now about Sonia. Hint hint Elise. Lol
I adore this authors writing. Her stories are addictive. Once you start your hooked. This was no different. I’d love a story now about Sonia. Hint hint Elise. Lol
April 23, 2025
This is my first time reading an Elise Noble book and I was blown away. I absolutely loved it. Great story, great characters and an all round good time.
September 18, 2019
I really loved these individual stories and the fact that some of the Blackwood characters were mentioned was a great treat for the reader.
November 3, 2021
Great story!
A feel good romance story between an unlikely couple who invariably end up perfect for each other. Great characters - not just the main couple, but secondary characters who add colour and flavour to the story, each with their own individual endearing (sometimes annoying) qualities. I love a story that includes humour and a bit of mystery besides romance and this has it all. Recommended reading, as are all books by Elise Noble.
A feel good romance story between an unlikely couple who invariably end up perfect for each other. Great characters - not just the main couple, but secondary characters who add colour and flavour to the story, each with their own individual endearing (sometimes annoying) qualities. I love a story that includes humour and a bit of mystery besides romance and this has it all. Recommended reading, as are all books by Elise Noble.
April 28, 2017
A fun, light-hearted romp. As always, Elise Noble's characters come across as real and are enjoyable to get to know. In this story, we get to know Cate, a smart but akward lawyer, Joe - her sexy (and perfect) lover, a homeless ex-army vet, and her very creepy, stalker neighbor Dane. A "hidden" cameo visit from our favorite Blackwell Securities kick-ass heroine provides Cate & Joe with the ammo necessary to secure their happily everafter. My only complaint about this story is how tame it seemed in comparison to both the Blackwell books and the Trouble in Paradise series but overall, still a delightful read.
April 28, 2017
And here it is again, yet another awesome book from Elise Noble with a great plot n characters that draws u in like u r right there with d characters. D story tells us that no matter how we look or what we r or what hand life dealt us @ that moment Luv wld still find us. As luv might find us where we least expect. Even though we didn't get to see much of our Blackwood favourite characters but we get to meet our Sweet Amanda/Emmy aka Ice Queen @ work. Life cld be read as a standalone n guarantee u wldn't want to drop Life until u get to d end and u wld want to get ur hands on more of this great Author's books.
May 2, 2017
Elise Noble has done it again! While stepping outside of what we would consider the 'norm' she has stayed true to the writing style we've become so hooked on. This story is flat out sexy. Add in the humorous quips from Catie's art class gal pal and her assistant and you'll struggle to put the book down. One of my favorite things is that no matter what type of story, or how big and strong the men in it are, Elise always makes sure the women are just as strong.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book
May 7, 2017
"Life" is one of the sweetest story i have read
The is story is about Cate and Joe who complete each other
Cate is a sweetheart and Joe is equally sweet and their love story will melt your heart..
Elise's standalone story, "LIFE" is good as her blackwood series and you can see glimpse of DIAMOND in this book as well
Kudos and Thank you Elise.Elise Noble
The is story is about Cate and Joe who complete each other
Cate is a sweetheart and Joe is equally sweet and their love story will melt your heart..
Elise's standalone story, "LIFE" is good as her blackwood series and you can see glimpse of DIAMOND in this book as well
Kudos and Thank you Elise.Elise Noble
April 24, 2017
I really really really liked this book! I loved the characters, the plot and the outcome. This book also discusses some issues in society that don't get talked about enough, so that added some interesting points to think about. I think that this book is an amazing addition to Elise's collection and that everyone will enjoy it immensely!!!
April 26, 2017
Absolutely love all of Elise Noble books. I was unable to put Life down. The characters and plot were interesting. I highly recommend getting your copy of Life as soon as released. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
April 30, 2017
I absolutely loved this book....such an unexpected love story...with a twist of crazy stalking...the story is full of love,fun,bit of suspense and action...and last but not the least...the story is full of LIFE.....
April 30, 2017
I really enjoy Elise Noble's Blackwood series and I knew this book was going to be a departure from the action. I loved it! It was a delightful love story - well written, entertaining and an overall feel-good read. It even had a guest appearance from my favorite Emmy. Cate was relatable with her curves, long hours at work and cats. Joe was delicious and the perfect man in my mind with his looks, behavior and subsequent windfall. I loved seeing them end happily ever after! I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book but that didn't influence my rating - I did really like this one!
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