Body Count: How Many Is Too Many

by Octavia Grant

If you were asked how many people you’ve had relations with. Would you be able to answer honestly?

Most women “adjust” their body count. Nicole Chandler is not most women. With the face of a Seductress and body of a Goddess, she has lured hundreds of single men, divorced men, and married men to her bed.

Being labeled promiscuous doesn’t bother her because she sees nothing wrong with indulging in no strings attached behavior, one-night stands, or casual encounters.

But we all know that too much of anything can be bad for you. Flip through the pages of this short story and find out what made Nicole ask herself how many is too many.

Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2018

About the author

Octavia Grant discovered her passion for creative writing in 2002 during her junior year at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, South Carolina. She began writing professionally in 2016 and, two years later, took full ownership of her literary career by becoming an independent author. A bestselling black thriller author and the bestselling author of Cutthroat, Octavia has penned more than 30 novels known for their psychological depth and gripping suspense.
Her work and voice have earned national recognition, including speaking on the Thrilling Tales Author Panel at ESSENCE Fest, Thriller Panelist at National Book Club Conference (NBCC), interview with Narrator iiKane, literary reviewer and film commentator Tamara Walker of Tam Telling Tales, and features in WYB Lifestyle, VoyageJacksonville, Canvas Rebel, and Bold Journey. She has also been honored as one of 160 Black Women in Horror and received multiple accolades for her psychological thriller novella Dear Vicky, including the Black Girls Who Write It’s Lit Award for Best Black Mystery/Suspense, the Audio in Black North Star Award, and the AAMBC Award for Mystery/Thriller Book of the Year.
In addition to these achievements, Octavia has been named Best Thriller/Suspense Horror Author by the Literary Gem Awards and Best Female Author by the Get Caught Up Podcast. Her storytelling continues to push boundaries within the thriller genre, centering bold narratives that captivate, challenge, and resonate with readers worldwide.

Reviews

[Pat Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was no shame in Nikki's game. She wanted who she wanted and felt no allegiance to sisterhood. The only thing that stopped her was Karma, and when it reared its face, it changed Nikki's whole life. Thing is, she still didn't feel any remorse for the things she did, she just feared another bout with Karma. Great read; Ms Grant has a way of bringing that shock factor that packs a big punch even in a short story.

[Page Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good short read that was about the consequences that can arise from living recklessly. Nicole certainly doesn't give a damn about anybody but herself, and if I was supposed to feel any sympathy for anything that happened to her in this book, I didn't. Overall, it was a good read.

[LoveLee Kourage · Rating 5 out of 5]

NIKKI WAS A SAVAGE & HOW IT PLAYED OUT IN MIAMI WAS KRAZY.....

[Mrs.Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

This was a good short story. The book really held my attention. Yes, i would recommend anyone to read this book.

[Latiqua Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This was a short read but it was really good. I'm glad Nikki realized the errors of her ways. It's sad she had to learned the hard way. Her friend Echo is a great friend.

[Deidre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sex as a weapon can have deadly consequences, when you are reckless this is what happens I wasn't ready for the ending but pow! There it is and I enjoyed this read!

[Jounay · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Novellas can be difficult to give your readers the full experience of who your characters are and what they experience. But, this author did a good job with this one. The great thing about this story was that it could have been the life of a woman or man. You do dirt and treat people as disposable items regardless of their feelings or how it may impact their lives and your comeuppance will be one that could knock you on your ass. The only thing that could have made this better was to get a bit more of the lead characters backstory and how she became so cold and callous.