Shonette Charles, the bestselling author of NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite and GAME ON, is back with another novel filled with drama, suspense, and a generous sprinkling of humor, as she pulls back the curtain on this world where ladies lunch, expensive toys are the norm, and socialites reign supreme.
Finally, Sahara Kyle has made it. When her family moved to North Carolina, she had difficulty navigating the area’s black bourgeoisie circle. This world of pearls, poise, and protocol is governed by the most powerful movers and shakers, who hold membership in The Sphinx, Darlings, The Shield, Belles & Beaus, and the black fraternities and sororities. But, the Kyles are ready to reclaim their throne as a black power couple on the rise. Noah’s issues at the bank are a distant memory, and his swagger is back. Sahara’s icy relationship with arch nemesis Emery has thawed as they cash in their frenemies title for the new one of sisters. And, after standing in the shadows, Sahara is ready to take center stage. As a member of one of the area’s most exclusive social clubs, she now has the influence to climb to the next level.
However, what goes up must come down, and Sahara quickly learns that money and flash mean nothing when the old guard closes rank to protect their own. Yet, in a town overflowing with secrets, sometimes it isn’t about who you know but knowing where the bones are buried. There can only be one queen bee, but does Sahara have what it takes to get the crown? In this final book of the Breaking into the Black Elite series, it is WINNER TAKES ALL.