Elizabeth Luly > Quotes

“Like they say, you have to kiss a few frogs to find your prince...or princess.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I would love nothing more than to be casually un-platonic with you, Jenny Lynton.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I just couldn’t help myself. And in case you hadn’t gathered, I’m ‘down to give it a go’ too.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“Like a dog having a treat dangled in front of it, Blake’s butt kept me going, reminding me why I was on this damn hike in the first place.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I was starting to get the distinct impression Blake didn’t hate me, after all. And that maybe I’d misjudged her. To top it all off, I was, to my surprise, thoroughly enjoying her company.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“The fact that you were able to draw some firm boundaries and push back on those expectations seems pretty brave to me.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“Holly? Is she queer?” I collected the yoghurt from the counter and popped it into the almost empty fridge. “Well, I’m not one hundred percent sure. But she does have short hair and always wears pants. Oh, and your dad often runs into her at Home Depot.”
― Elizabeth Luly, The Floral Arrangement

“She looks hot when she’s stern. I wouldn’t mind her bossing me around a little.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“there’s rarely any benefit in delaying the inevitable. All it does is give me more time to stress about the whole thing—”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“I had a weakness for warm baths with lavender candles,”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I like the escapism element—being able to step into a completely different world. But I also like the freedom fantasy gives authors to explore serious issues without having to deal with the baggage and preconceived ideas that readers would have if the novel was set in the real world, if that makes sense.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“Blake was breathtaking. I could make out the lines of a white sports bra underneath her shirt—not that I was staring at her chest or anything.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I just kissed Blake Mitchell. And I liked it.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“But coffee first, niceties second.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“Hannah?” Her voice was low and gentle. “Mmmm?” I said, trying to not get my hopes up. George’s gaze was intense. “I’m trying to kiss you, but if I lean in any farther, I’m going to capsize into this strawberry plant. Can you meet me halfway?”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems

“It was Mr. Darcy, crossed with...a very hot woman. And I was here for it. Really here for it.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“Damn. Who knew a woman in a fancy suit could have this effect on me? I certainly didn’t until a minute ago. Come to think of it, I had seen plenty of women in tuxes and similar outfits before. But I’d never seen Blake Mitchell in one.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Not Just Gal Pals

“I wanted a partner. Someone to share my life with, someone who I connected with on a deep emotional, intellectual, and physical level. I wanted a relationship where we cared for and supported each other, but also had a lot of fun together.”
― Elizabeth Luly, Novel Problems