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 whom 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. Game On: A Breaking into the Black Elite Novel by Shonette Charles offers a different look at North Carolina. Charles presents a darker version of The Great Gatsby, where the rich and famous have kids, southern accents, faster cars and leading ladies with sass and class. Charles poignantly points out issues surrounding race, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, education and finances. On the surface, ignoring these issues would be easier than dealing with them. Yet Charles does more than deal with them. She shows the depths that people go to protect their families, secrets, business ventures and just how messy life can get, because of the choices we make. At some point, family ties will test our patience, love and loyalty. Charles demonstrates that family can extend beyond blood. For her characters, these family ties come in the form of sorority sisters and social club members. Through her direct diction, Charles illustrates what happens when people lie: they get caught. Those lies have a tendency to cause more problems than telling the truth in the first place would have, and Charles demonstrates those consequences with flair. Additionally, she includes gay characters, and goes to extreme lengths to address the bias directed toward those of a different sexual orientation. Yet, she also uses this as a platform to address the theme of living one s life from the closet. While she incorporates a great deal of hyperbole to convey this message, Charles depicts a world where race defines the way people treat preschoolers it's heinous and unfortunately true. Her story shows that no matter how much money an individual has, regardless of what school he or she attended, without consideration of the individual, prejudice can cloud a person's judgment. It's a good choice for any last-minute beach trips before the weather turns. --Charlotte Post Game On takes you to Fairchester, North Carolina where you are welcomed into the world of Sahara Kyle and her husband, Noah, along with Teri, Zora, and Emery. This is a world of ladies clubs, the social elite, and the power of who you know, not what you know. The prize? Membership to the Belles and Beaus, a very exclusive social club where the membership is held in the mother's name, but allows access to meaningful friendships and social activities for their children, as well as guaranteed membership to those children when they become parents themselves. But don't let this fool you, it is a cutthroat business getting vetted for this club, and there's only one opening. Friends are pitted against friends and, in the end, you have to decide what is more important in the long run; friendship or the climb to the top. Shonette Charles welcomes you into the world of Game On with a cheerful smile, while extending a glass of cool sweet tea. The plot twists and turns on a fun roller coaster ride, and you are hanging on for dear life along with Sahara, Teri, Zora, and Emery. The characters' emotional responses to the events that unfold around them are palpable, and you can't help but get pulled into the drama (I mean, who doesn't love drama). When you pick up Game On, you will have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend that you read this book today! --Readers Favorite In Nail It, Shonette Charles does a fantastic job of bringing this undocumented world to life, through characters who have all the spite and warped world views