{"id":43852,"date":"2026-03-24T11:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=43852"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:51:09","slug":"tease-and-dare-angie-and-ellas-summer-of-delirium-by-robert-scott-leyse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=43852","title":{"rendered":"Tease and Dare: Angie and Ella&#8217;s Summer of Delirium by Robert Scott Leyse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bold, chaotic, and unapologetically playful&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambitious Manhattan lawyers Angie and Ella blur the line between boardroom polish and reckless delight in Leyse\u2019s latest novel. The inseparable friends spend their days satisfying demanding clients and their nights\u2014and lunch breaks\u2014dreaming up increasingly audacious escapades, all chronicled through their witty, uninhibited email exchanges. The energy of New York City fuels their adventures, turning everyday spaces into backdrops for fantasy and flirtation. With Steven as a frequent participant, they chase a summer of exploration and excess, even as they remain firmly anchored in their demanding careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leyse leans fully into the epistolary format, crafting two distinct, larger-than-life voices that drive the novel\u2019s energy, even when the episodes verge on excess. The stylized, often over-the-top prose mirrors the characters\u2019 performative sensibilities, emphasizing voice over plot and creating an intimate, immersive rhythm. At its core, the novel examines the intersection of professional discipline and personal freedom. Angie and Ella\u2019s ability to excel in high-pressure legal roles while pursuing provocative adventures reveals the fluid boundary between conformity and individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cheeky exploration of friendship, desire, and modern ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tease-Dare-Angie-Summer-Delirium\/dp\/B0FR5Y5DLV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Shattercolors Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date<strong>\u200e <\/strong>September 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 979-8998509315<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Print length 326 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Price $16.95 (USD) Paperback, $4.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bold, chaotic, and unapologetically playful&#8230; Ambitious Manhattan lawyers Angie and Ella blur the line between boardroom polish and reckless delight in Leyse\u2019s latest novel. The inseparable friends spend their days satisfying demanding clients and their nights\u2014and lunch breaks\u2014dreaming up increasingly audacious escapades, all chronicled through their witty, uninhibited email exchanges. The energy of New York City fuels their adventures, turning everyday spaces into backdrops for fantasy and flirtation. 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