Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm

A thrilling debut novel about the dangerous temptations of love, following a jazz musician and the women who find their own voices. The story centers around Circus Palmer, a successful trumpet player and ladies' man, who discovers that one of his bandmates is pregnant with his child. His decision to run sets off a chain reaction of revelations from the women in his life, including his teenage daughter who idolizes him. Warrell delivers a lush orchestration of diverse female voices, exploring themes of passion, risk, and belonging in the face of unrequited love.