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THAT JAZZ by Sable St. James
It’s a love triangle set in New Orleans in the 1920’s. A shy heiress grew up hopelessly in love with the boy next door, August Sinclair.
Until a pretty and popular socialite, Charlotte Chamberlain, showed up and claimed him for herself.
Rejected and heartbroken, Alexandria packed her things and left for Paris. There she transformed. She became the most powerful and influential force with a name and reputation that landed herself on the front page of every newspaper and magazine in the world.
She returned to New Orleans unrecognizable and burning with vengeance.
She befriends Charlotte, the woman who stole her man. Keeping her old crush August close and the woman who took him even closer.
Their twisted friendship dynamics and mismatched motives creates a dangerous chemistry that gets them caught up in mafia mixups, casino heists, and glamorous disasters.
A story of wealth, power, revenge, and the kind of love that can ruin reputations.
It’s like Sabrina, Gatsby, Chicago, Count of Monte Cristo, The Notebook, and Titanic mixed with a little mafia, heists, murder, mystery and screwball dark comedy.
Reading That Jazz truly transports you to the glitzy yet dangerous world of 1920s New Orleans. The setting itself feels alive, with jazz music echoing through the streets and the tension of a complicated love triangle adding emotional depth to the story. Alexandria's journey from a heartbroken heiress to a powerful, influential woman who commands headlines is both inspiring and chilling, especially as she maneuvers through the high stakes realm of mafia intrigue and casino heists. One of the aspects I found most captivating is how the author expertly weaves themes of love, revenge, and power with elements of mystery and dark comedy. The relationship dynamics between Alexandria, August, and Charlotte are complex and fraught with conflicting motives, resulting in unexpected alliances and betrayals that keep you hooked. Fans of historical romance mixed with suspense and a touch of humor will find this story reminiscent of classics like The Great Gatsby and The Count of Monte Cristo, yet with a fresh twist including mafia drama and screwball antics. The portrayal of New Orleans itself feels authentic, capturing the glamour and grit of the era. Overall, That Jazz offers more than just a love triangle; it immerses readers in a world where every character’s choices echo through their fates, proving how love can indeed ruin reputations and change lives irrevocably. If you enjoy stories that combine historical depth with thrilling plotlines, this book is definitely worth your time.