Adele Huxley > Quotes

“mingling”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“bring him in. It’ll be like when I got my tonsils out. That’s when Mom got him for me.” My voice quivered. I was stoned, scared, and on the verge of sobbing.”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“Bryan nodded once, the snowmobile firing between my legs. I steeled myself for whatever we were going to come up on. As we rounded the corner, I instantly spotted Rick’s truck. It looked like he’d lost control, swerved across the road, hitting one side and then slamming front first into the embankment. The front tires were swallowed up by the deep ditch, leaving the truck tilted at a harsh angle. At least he won’t be driving after us, I soothed myself.”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“two girls sat. Without warning, Sahra reached for Lauren’s chest, grabbing and reading the badge around her neck. They should just staple the things to our foreheads when we come in, it’d save time, Lauren thought.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“waiting at the bottom, my dad somewhere along the course with binoculars. I took long, deep breaths and tried to steady my heart. Adrenaline coursed”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“Maybe she’s made a few friends finally,” Lauren hoped aloud. They’d met Jessica through an ad on Craigslist. She happened to have a spare room when Nick and Lauren needed to quickly move from their last apartment. She was nice enough but did little more than go to work and shout at reality TV shows in the living room.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“been the first to read the sequel, Saved”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“token woman.” Lauren knocked back a shot”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“possible”
― Adele Huxley, Trust Falls

“Between the tables of oldies and hipsters, were a handful of young women. I cataloged them out of habit more than anything, until my gaze fell on a blonde across the room. If I’m honest, I kept looking. She wasn’t a stunner but it’s not”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“Lauren jumped as a hand touched her shoulder.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“polished, gleaming in the sun. Ali rolled her eyes and was about to say something when a couple kids in swimsuits appeared. They were running between the cars, chasing each other with bright water guns and heavy balloons. A little girl, no more than three or four, followed screaming, “Wait up! Mom said you have to play with me. Stop going so fast!” “Umm, okay. I know I said”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“down the hallway to their room. Lauren softly closed the door. As she turned, Nick stepped forward and swiftly scooped her up in his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he pinned her against the wall, his mouth hot on her neck. A surprised yelp escaped her lips as he sucked on her sensitive skin. He carried her to the bed”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“city, their lack of time together…they’d hashed”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“lump grew in Lauren’s throat as she picked her way through the crowd back to the center.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“left bank. My muscles twitched and tightened as I waited in the gate, imagining the course opening before me. The official clapped me on the shoulder and gestured for me to move forward. “You got this,”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“Sure, of course,” Lauren said before waving goodbye. It wasn’t often she got to feel smug, but she was certainly enjoying it this time.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“Lauren read the text message for the tenth time, nervously biting her bottom lip. Wear something sexy. Remember, you’re single, flirty but not slutty. Follow his lead with conversation and above all, show him a good time. You’ll do great,”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“master Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power. - The 48 Laws of Power   Lauren yawned and stretched as she climbed out of the rental car. She took a deep cleansing breath and exhaled happily. “I always forget how good it feels to breathe, you know? It’s so easy to get used to the”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“Ohhh, look at you Miss Lead Programmer. These events are a little above your pay grade, aren’t they? All this boring investing and funding stuff doesn’t really concern programmers.” She had a way of speaking that just skirted the edge of insulting. “Well,”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“she weaved around the small groups, a voice rang out, “Lauren!” She ignored it, assuming that obviously they were calling for another Lauren. The voice was so insistent she felt compelled to look. Glancing to the middle section of the auditorium, she did a double take.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“staring at Ali when she realized who the caller was. Her eyes wide, she mouthed, It’s him!”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power

“chicken”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard

“the sequel, Saved by the Blizzard.You’ll get exclusive content, like some of the photos Liz has taken in Tellure Hollow. Cover reveals, exclusive email only content, and all around fun! Stop by the website and sign up now!”
― Adele Huxley, Caught by the Blizzard