Episode 1 of 7 - Nail It: Breaking into the Black Elite (Date with Destiny)

By Shonette Charles

Episode 1 of 7

Black, educated, and on the rise, Sahara and Noah Kyle move to North Carolina ready to break into the area's black bourgeoisie social circle. This is a world governed by black socialites and movers and shakers, who hold membership in the Sphinx, Darlings, The Shield, Belles & Beaus, The Coalition, and the black fraternities and sororities. Being in the right circle could position the Kyles for even greater affluence, but being shut out could be the death knell for more than their social life.

Noah appears to quickly catch his stride, but Sahara struggles navigating this world of pearls, poise, and protocol. The sky’s the limit, but will secrets, lies, and double crossings keep them on the outside of this powerful network looking in? Or, when it comes to entering the world of the black elite, do they have what it takes to NAIL IT?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shonette Charles
• Release date: Sep 13, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370709779

Shonette Charles

Shonette Charles is the author of GAME ON and NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and The Links, Incorporated. Ms. Charles holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Michigan. A former freelance writer and editor, she resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family. Visit her online at www.shonettecharles.com, and check out her blog— Pearls, Poise, Protocol. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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NAIL IT

Breaking into the Black Elite

Episode 1 of 7

Shonette Charles

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Copyright 2016 by Shonette Charles.

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Publisher’s Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, organizations and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination. Locales and public names are sometimes used for atmospheric purposes. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or to businesses, organizations, events, institutions, or locales is completely coincidental.

NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite/Shonette Charles.

This is not a whole book. This is the first episode of the novel, NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite. There are a total of seven episodes, with the first being released on September 13, 2016. Episode 2 will be released on September 27. Episode 3 will be released on October 4. Episode 4 will be released on October 11. Episode 5 will be released on October 18. Episode 6 will be released on October 25. Episode 7, the final episode, will be released on November 1.

NAIL IT: Breaking into the Black Elite (A Novel) can also be purchased in its entirety in paperback and ebook.

Contents

Chapter 1 - Sahara

Chapter 2 - Sahara

Chapter 3 - Sahara

Message to the Reader

About the Author

Breaking into the Black Elite Series

Connect with Shonette Charles

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Sahara

She is the perfect combination of intellect, pedigree, money, and success…if only she was happy. Sahara’s analysis of Olivia Pope from the television show Scandal was followed with a chorus of amens from her friends.

But, she is one of the good guys, and she can rock a white coat. Isn’t that all that matters in the end? asked Monica.

The amen choir quickly answered in the affirmative and then erupted into a fit of laughter. The ladies moved on to discussing their other guilty pleasure, Empire.

Sahara said, I’m going to get a glass of wine. Does anyone else want one?

Gwen, who was adjusting the silk Ross School of Business scarf around her neck, asked for a glass of white zinfandel.

As Sahara made her way to the bar, she could see the yellow, orange, and red remnants of the setting sun splashed across the ink-colored Michigan sky. Ann Arbor was known for two things—the University of Michigan and cold, snowy winters. Sahara had returned to campus for the Ross