Southern Belles is a novel that takes readers on an emotional and dramatic journey into the lives, hearts and minds of a group of women who are true Southern Belles.
Southern Belles is driven by the secrets of Jazzmine Phillips. Jazzmine is originally from Chicago, but has lived in Texas for two years, in which she has developed a great friendship under the alias Alana Gaines with LaShelle, Natalie, Yolanda and Brittney. When Jazzmine hit rock bottom, nearly being beaten to death, she fled Chicago and never looked back, determined to never let sex and money fuel desperation. When Alana gets a feeling that she may have encountered a shady business deal, she calls on a friend from home to investigate. Alana reluctantly discovers that LaShelles dedication to Slayton, is greater than any regard for Alanas best interest.
LaShelle, Shelle, age 30, is a woman of great knowledge but struggles with finding a balance between her professional, social and love life. LaShelle is willing to do anything for the man she loves. She is so blinded by love that it was inevitable that she would have to endure the consequences of being in a relationship with a notorious thug.
Natalie, Nat, age 25, spends most of her time climbing the corporate ladder, partying and seeking love. Natalie has relations with three men; a man who doesnt really want to commit, a man who finally realizes that she is the one he wants and a man who she thought was willing to love her without obligation, through which she slowly discovers which gentleman truly has her best interest at heart.
Yolanda is a spoiled, unmotivated brat, who at the age of 28, still has no true goal for her life. Yolanda lives at home with her parents in which she has no real responsibility. Yolanda has acquired great education, at the expense of her parents, in hope to continue to receive their financial support. She is perceived as naïve, but she always happens to be in the right place at the right time; because of that, she is able to shine light on a lot of things that have been going on right under the others noses.
Brittney, Britt, age 27, single handedly takes care of her son, Caleb, while running a very successful business and dealing with the trifling, selfish and freeloading man who fathered her child. Brittney, so unhappy with the way her life was headed, leaves her babys father and jumps on a chance to be with her one true love, Maxwell Caleb Lawson, the man whom which she named her son after! What Brittney thought would be a fairy tale ending turns into a nightmare. Brittney finds out that everything that glitters isnt gold and there was a reason that she and Maxwell were not meant to be.
The Belles meet monthly; a time for each of them to reflect on their lifes journey, discuss issues and provide support for one another. With this being a very dynamic group of women, the meetings can become unruly and not all the time do the ladies see eye to eye.
Southern Belles highlights the strength and determination southern women have for success. Southern Belles seeks to promote self awareness, dignity and pride amongst women. Southern Belles tells of how to succeed when faced with the inevitable aspects of life.
Who will persevere? Whose life will end? Will they remain friends?
