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It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake

By Claire Christian
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It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian follows the journey of Noni, who embarks on a quest to rediscover herself after a difficult relationship. She decides to pursue pleasure and experiences that bring her joy, leading to adventures filled with humour, romance, and self-discovery. This delightful story explores themes of empowerment and the pursuit of happiness in a refreshingly candid manner.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of self-discovery and personal empowerment. It follows a journey of a woman who's looking to redefine herself and embrace life with bold choices and an adventurous spirit. If you like narratives about love, friendship, and finding joy in unexpected places, this uplifting and humorous tale could be for you.

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Claire Christian’s sparkling adult debut repackaged in a stunning new B format: a feminist, queer, sex-positive and shamelessly feel-good millennial rom-com

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It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake is a story about wanting more: more adventures, more joy, more romance, more orgasms, more pleasure... more everything. Now, Noni Blake just has to figure out how to get it.

At thirty-six, Noni Blake didn’t expect to be starting over. But eighteen months after the end of her long-term relationship, she decides it’s time to start living her life again.

While an encounter with a sexy firefighter is a welcome entry back into the dating world, Noni soon realises she's in search of more than just a series of brief, pleasurable encounters. She seeks more pleasure in, well, everything.

This desire leads her to travel to Europe in pursuit of the one that got away: the alluring, elusive Molly. However, Europe may have other surprises in store...

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Claire Christian's It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake is praised for its humour, relatability, and inclusive representation. Reviewers appreciate the protagonist, Noni Blake, for her witty and self-deprecating nature, likening her charm to characters like Bridget Jones. This romantic comedy is celebrated for its honest depiction of self-discovery and the pursuit of pleasure, appealing to readers seeking both laughter and depth, as well as those navigating personal challenges and change.

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ISBN: 9781922790156

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Claire Christian is a storyteller: a writer, theatre-maker and facilitator. She has had four plays published by Playlab, including Lysa and the Freeborn Dames, which debuted at La Boite in 2018. She has also had the great joy of directing Michelle Law’s smash-hit comedy Single Asian Female. Claire’s debut novel, Beautiful Mess, won the Text Prize in 2016. It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake is her first novel for adults.

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