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Who Can You Trust: The Family Ain't S?!T Anthology
The most important thing a person has is family. A persons family is supposed to provide unconditional love and support, but this anthology proves that some families are full of snakes. Who Can You Trust contains three He Should’ve Known Better, Sleeping With My Cousin’s Grandmother, and Sleeping With My Aunt’s Husband. Each story is filled with taboo, salacious lies, betrayal, backstabbing, and tons of drama. Three jaw-dropping stories equal one amazing book. You’ll agree that family can be your worst enemy after reading about Dante and Candace, Antoine and Ms. Cat, along with the antics of Princess Ivy versus Aunt Queen.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2019
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About the author
Octavia Grant
90 books996 followersOctavia 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.
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.
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July 6, 2019
I really didnt want this book to end. All three stories held my attention from beginning to end.
Story 1: Candi really loved Dante although he showed her countless times that she should move on. She was willing to accept a piece of Dante because she loved him. It was messed up that he was sleeping with her sister but karma got back to him when she exposed him at his anniverasy dinner. I feel bad for his wife although she should have never slept with Dante while him and Candi was together.
Story 2: Now this story was the craizest out of all three. Ms. Cat was a trip but Antonie was obsessed with her even though she let him know there would never be a them. I had a feeling he was behind his wife car accident that took the life of her and their daughter. I also knew he was going to poison his father and remaining daughters but i never would have thought he would attempt to poison Akima. Also didnt expect his mother and father to get remarried. Dude was seriously sick in the head.
Book 3: Ivy caused her aunt so much heartache and pain. I honeslty felt bad for her. I hate that Cal and Nadia did what they did. Nadia should have been mad at Cal for being a dog. Queen didnt deserve anything that happened to her but she was caught in the middle of her niece/daughter bs.
I would highly recommend this book.
Story 1: Candi really loved Dante although he showed her countless times that she should move on. She was willing to accept a piece of Dante because she loved him. It was messed up that he was sleeping with her sister but karma got back to him when she exposed him at his anniverasy dinner. I feel bad for his wife although she should have never slept with Dante while him and Candi was together.
Story 2: Now this story was the craizest out of all three. Ms. Cat was a trip but Antonie was obsessed with her even though she let him know there would never be a them. I had a feeling he was behind his wife car accident that took the life of her and their daughter. I also knew he was going to poison his father and remaining daughters but i never would have thought he would attempt to poison Akima. Also didnt expect his mother and father to get remarried. Dude was seriously sick in the head.
Book 3: Ivy caused her aunt so much heartache and pain. I honeslty felt bad for her. I hate that Cal and Nadia did what they did. Nadia should have been mad at Cal for being a dog. Queen didnt deserve anything that happened to her but she was caught in the middle of her niece/daughter bs.
I would highly recommend this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2024
Chile… this book was crazy in TRUE Octavia fashion! Each story even crazier than the next. The anniversary dinner… wild! Ms. Cat? Wild!
Another crazy read in the books!
Another crazy read in the books!
October 19, 2024
Rating 5/5
One thing Octavia Grant is going to do, is entertain you until the end of her book.
One thing Octavia Grant is going to do, is entertain you until the end of her book.
November 12, 2024
The most I can say is "wow" upon coming to the end of each book!
This was so dark, strange, and left no crumbs.
There were plenty of times I had to stop and think, "Did I really just read that?" and then remembered this is a fictional story and the mess continues to get messier! Each one was very fast paced and was not shy on the spicy moments..
Book 2: Sleeping with my Cousin's Grandmother may have been my favorite. The twist was super unexpected, and the epilogue left my mouth hanging wide open! Urban fiction is one of my favorite genres, and to discover Octavia Grant with this title was a miracle just falling into my lap. It got me out of a reading slump; the drama stoops to levels that I feel like could only come from Tyler Perry television. You hate all the characters and you're not quite sure who deserves one but there's one thing for sure:
These families ain't shit.
This was so dark, strange, and left no crumbs.
There were plenty of times I had to stop and think, "Did I really just read that?" and then remembered this is a fictional story and the mess continues to get messier! Each one was very fast paced and was not shy on the spicy moments..
Book 2: Sleeping with my Cousin's Grandmother may have been my favorite. The twist was super unexpected, and the epilogue left my mouth hanging wide open! Urban fiction is one of my favorite genres, and to discover Octavia Grant with this title was a miracle just falling into my lap. It got me out of a reading slump; the drama stoops to levels that I feel like could only come from Tyler Perry television. You hate all the characters and you're not quite sure who deserves one but there's one thing for sure:
These families ain't shit.
October 20, 2024
I think by now everyone knows how I feel about O.G. Her mind is crazyyyyyy & unmatched. This book was an anthology so it’s actually 3 books in 1. The 1st book and last book was sooooooooo good. The 2nd book was a bit of a drag for me tho. Overall this was sooooo good.
August 24, 2019
Betrayed by family
In all three stories, sex was the common denominator leading to so much betrayal. These characters thought with their bodies instead of their brains. All of the stories had me shaking my head, but the last one, man. Ivy was just straight up stupid. Her betrayal seemed the worse, and she let this fool force her into things she had no business doing. I figured out who Calvin was with and what a freakin' manipulator she was. Just unbelievable. That second story story was too far fetched and having kids pay the price was ultimate betrayal. That one blindsided me for sure. In the first story, Dante was put on public display for his dirt, but Candi had to expose herself to make it happen.
Truly a wild and evil collection of stories that will make you second guess all your family members. The book needs editing, though - lots of incomplete sentences and grammatical errors. And why doesn't this author know the difference between 'to' and 'too'? Still, an entertaining read.
In all three stories, sex was the common denominator leading to so much betrayal. These characters thought with their bodies instead of their brains. All of the stories had me shaking my head, but the last one, man. Ivy was just straight up stupid. Her betrayal seemed the worse, and she let this fool force her into things she had no business doing. I figured out who Calvin was with and what a freakin' manipulator she was. Just unbelievable. That second story story was too far fetched and having kids pay the price was ultimate betrayal. That one blindsided me for sure. In the first story, Dante was put on public display for his dirt, but Candi had to expose herself to make it happen.
Truly a wild and evil collection of stories that will make you second guess all your family members. The book needs editing, though - lots of incomplete sentences and grammatical errors. And why doesn't this author know the difference between 'to' and 'too'? Still, an entertaining read.
February 23, 2025
WHO NEEDS ENEMIES WITH FAMILY LIKE THIS??!! This novel was great, and all of these short stories will have you shaking your head, as these so called family members stop at nothing to get what they want, including crossing their loved ones. These are some of the most selfish, and crazy people that I’ve ever seen and I loved every bit it of. Several mouth dropping, wtf & omg moments throughout these stories!
August 9, 2019
Oh my gosh! I have never given 5 stars to any of my 1200 books! All 3 stories were so good and could not put down until I finished all 3!
July 23, 2019
Ooooooweee!!
Book 1: My Baby Daddy's Betrayal
Omg! Octavia you did your thang girl!
In spite of a few Grammatical errors this book was "Off the chain good"!
These stories have me life!😊
Dante and Candice 's relationship was typical of 2 selfish people never wanting to let go of one another despite the fact that Dante had married someone else.
Yolanda was dead wrong for betraying her sister by sleeping with Dante and getting pregnant by him but hey... I guess Dante had that "good good"!
But he got his in the end!
As the saying goes "he who laughs last last longest"!
Book 2: Sleeping With My Cousin's Grandmother:
WOW!! This book captured my attention and didn't let go til I was finished!
It's full of sex, lies, betrayal and even murder!
Antoine said he loves Ms. Cat and he did everything in his power to prove it. SMH@Antoine's greedy and selfish ways. He had a good wife and beautiful family and he didn't appreciate them. He threw it all away for some "Seasoned CAT"!
Ms. Cat might've been an older woman but she had everybody and their daddy lusting after her "goodies" .
She lost her one true love decades ago and ever since then she didn't care enough about anyone to give them her heart but she gave it all up sexually.
You must read this book for the surprise ending!!
Book 3: Sleeping With My Aunt's Husband
Cal was a real piece of trash!
He not only betrayed his wife by sleeping with her niece but also impregnated her, robbed her and murdered her!
Ivy was young and dumb and She mistook lust for loyalty.
She would do anything for Cal and he not only used her for her body but he also got her booked on drugs.
With friends like Nadia who needs enemies?
She not only betrayed her best friend but also took part in her murder.
All because of her jealousy.
Awful! Just plain Awful!
Book 1: My Baby Daddy's Betrayal
Omg! Octavia you did your thang girl!
In spite of a few Grammatical errors this book was "Off the chain good"!
These stories have me life!😊
Dante and Candice 's relationship was typical of 2 selfish people never wanting to let go of one another despite the fact that Dante had married someone else.
Yolanda was dead wrong for betraying her sister by sleeping with Dante and getting pregnant by him but hey... I guess Dante had that "good good"!
But he got his in the end!
As the saying goes "he who laughs last last longest"!
Book 2: Sleeping With My Cousin's Grandmother:
WOW!! This book captured my attention and didn't let go til I was finished!
It's full of sex, lies, betrayal and even murder!
Antoine said he loves Ms. Cat and he did everything in his power to prove it. SMH@Antoine's greedy and selfish ways. He had a good wife and beautiful family and he didn't appreciate them. He threw it all away for some "Seasoned CAT"!
Ms. Cat might've been an older woman but she had everybody and their daddy lusting after her "goodies" .
She lost her one true love decades ago and ever since then she didn't care enough about anyone to give them her heart but she gave it all up sexually.
You must read this book for the surprise ending!!
Book 3: Sleeping With My Aunt's Husband
Cal was a real piece of trash!
He not only betrayed his wife by sleeping with her niece but also impregnated her, robbed her and murdered her!
Ivy was young and dumb and She mistook lust for loyalty.
She would do anything for Cal and he not only used her for her body but he also got her booked on drugs.
With friends like Nadia who needs enemies?
She not only betrayed her best friend but also took part in her murder.
All because of her jealousy.
Awful! Just plain Awful!
November 19, 2024
Jawdropping, surprising, entertaining while also being a little scary. This book shows that sometimes family really ain't shit, and you can't trust anyone. I didn't see the betrayal coming in He should've known better, and the big reveal at the end. Candi deserved better.
As for I fucked my cousins grandmother, Octavia gives you the jist by the name but not all the juicy bits and pieces that come together and wow I shocked to learn about what Antonine would do to his own family all for a women that kept showing she was for everybody. Although from a young age he was abused, doesn't excuse his behavior. I'm proud of Naomi for being a badass bitch but wish she would've left sooner because Naomi and those babies deserved better.
Then we get to Sleeping with my Aunts husband, and I thought I knew what I was getting into but damn I was hoping I was wrong about Nadia, when we kept not getting to see her man I knew something was up. I feel for Queen and not getting her happy life. Princess sadly was steered wrong and taken advantage of and eventually turned into a misguided, selfish person who ended up getting herself killed. Very sad situation that happens in our everyday life. Octavia did a wonderful job making her characters real. The book was wild but so enjoyable.
As for I fucked my cousins grandmother, Octavia gives you the jist by the name but not all the juicy bits and pieces that come together and wow I shocked to learn about what Antonine would do to his own family all for a women that kept showing she was for everybody. Although from a young age he was abused, doesn't excuse his behavior. I'm proud of Naomi for being a badass bitch but wish she would've left sooner because Naomi and those babies deserved better.
Then we get to Sleeping with my Aunts husband, and I thought I knew what I was getting into but damn I was hoping I was wrong about Nadia, when we kept not getting to see her man I knew something was up. I feel for Queen and not getting her happy life. Princess sadly was steered wrong and taken advantage of and eventually turned into a misguided, selfish person who ended up getting herself killed. Very sad situation that happens in our everyday life. Octavia did a wonderful job making her characters real. The book was wild but so enjoyable.
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June 19, 2019
This anthology was just one that highlights how betrayal, greed and selfishness can ruin your life and those around you. Each story was short and packed a dramatic punch.
book 1 -he should have known better my baby daddy's betrayal
Candi & Dante, parents of twins, Dante married Camille and slept with candi's sister, candi exposed his DL life-the ending was delicious
book 2- sleeping with my cousins grandmother-
ms cat was honest as they come. the men were turned out. she drove them to distraction and antoine to murder his whole family
book 3 - sleeping with my aunt's husband
ivy betrayed the only person who cared for her and was in turn betrayed by her aunts husband and her best friend
book 1 -he should have known better my baby daddy's betrayal
Candi & Dante, parents of twins, Dante married Camille and slept with candi's sister, candi exposed his DL life-the ending was delicious
book 2- sleeping with my cousins grandmother-
ms cat was honest as they come. the men were turned out. she drove them to distraction and antoine to murder his whole family
book 3 - sleeping with my aunt's husband
ivy betrayed the only person who cared for her and was in turn betrayed by her aunts husband and her best friend
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2025
Wild
Octavia Grant is wild!
Book 1: I loved the ending and the get back which was hilarious
Book 2: Ms nasty a$$ Cat messed that man’s mind up from thine he was 16 so I believe that’s where is crazy thoughts and actions came from.
Book 3: I was hoping Aunt Queen would have been the one who harmed them. I was hoping Nadia would have told Aunt Queen and they would have walked into a trap. I didn’t see that ending coming.
Octavia Grant is wild!
Book 1: I loved the ending and the get back which was hilarious
Book 2: Ms nasty a$$ Cat messed that man’s mind up from thine he was 16 so I believe that’s where is crazy thoughts and actions came from.
Book 3: I was hoping Aunt Queen would have been the one who harmed them. I was hoping Nadia would have told Aunt Queen and they would have walked into a trap. I didn’t see that ending coming.
October 16, 2024
SHEESHHHH NAH, both stories had me like whoa smh Octavia is always great read. But dangg, both main characters got what they deserved, tbh playing deceitful games never did anybody good. However, I do feel bad for Queen she didn't deserve those cards she was delt. Leave wicked people alone, family included.
April 14, 2019
This right here
Will have you living on an island alone. Divorce your whole family. And Ms. Cat. She can't come near my man, my brother, my sons, heck, my neighbor. She can keep that thang way over there.
Will have you living on an island alone. Divorce your whole family. And Ms. Cat. She can't come near my man, my brother, my sons, heck, my neighbor. She can keep that thang way over there.
June 19, 2020
Simpletons At Their Finest....
This book was 3 books in 1. Each one was good, but sometimes, the simpletons in the stories gave me a damn headache. And Ivy in book 3 was just too stupid and simple for words. I like all the stories tho
This book was 3 books in 1. Each one was good, but sometimes, the simpletons in the stories gave me a damn headache. And Ivy in book 3 was just too stupid and simple for words. I like all the stories tho
February 20, 2024
So good
These stories was good I enjoyed every story it was refreshing that damn Calvin had all of the women and he was down low a crazy twist and her best friend was fucking her man.
These stories was good I enjoyed every story it was refreshing that damn Calvin had all of the women and he was down low a crazy twist and her best friend was fucking her man.
October 22, 2024
OH MY GOD!!!!!
The whole damn book was so good but you see the last story took the cake. I didn’t expect it! That damn Calvin had everybody SHOOK!!!!!! I highly recommend this book! Be prepared for a twisted story.
The whole damn book was so good but you see the last story took the cake. I didn’t expect it! That damn Calvin had everybody SHOOK!!!!!! I highly recommend this book! Be prepared for a twisted story.
December 15, 2024
wow just wow
All three stories were absolutely insane! The last story made me actually sad because aunt queen had been hurt her whole life. The title is perfect and spot on. Excellent job Octavia
All three stories were absolutely insane! The last story made me actually sad because aunt queen had been hurt her whole life. The title is perfect and spot on. Excellent job Octavia
May 22, 2019
Captivating
This was a very good read! Each story held your attention from start to finish. I loved the way each one ended! I recommend this book!
This was a very good read! Each story held your attention from start to finish. I loved the way each one ended! I recommend this book!
August 17, 2019
WOW!
This is Amazing! Books one and two were entertaining, but book Three stole the show!!! I couldn't stop reading! I highly recommend this amazing read! Wow!
This is Amazing! Books one and two were entertaining, but book Three stole the show!!! I couldn't stop reading! I highly recommend this amazing read! Wow!
February 3, 2020
Good story, a little predictable, but somehow it was still good.
December 17, 2020
Awesome anthology!!!
Every story was entertaining. Loved all the twists and turns. Each ending was a pleasant surprise. Glad I came across this book, the title speaks for itself.
Every story was entertaining. Loved all the twists and turns. Each ending was a pleasant surprise. Glad I came across this book, the title speaks for itself.
September 4, 2021
This book has multiple books. Just know when you read this book you would like wtf .
September 12, 2021
Who?
Boy these three story parts in the book was crazy. I just can’t imagine getting catch sleeping with your love one’s family member.
Boy these three story parts in the book was crazy. I just can’t imagine getting catch sleeping with your love one’s family member.
November 10, 2021
Wow !!!!
I enjoyed all 3 short stories but Sleeping with my aunt's husband was the best I was not expecting the ending but I shouldn't own great Reed
I enjoyed all 3 short stories but Sleeping with my aunt's husband was the best I was not expecting the ending but I shouldn't own great Reed
November 6, 2024
WOW JUST WOW
This one is a great short read. The stories in here were insane. Especially the last one.
Octavia definitely did her big one with this one!!!
This one is a great short read. The stories in here were insane. Especially the last one.
Octavia definitely did her big one with this one!!!
February 26, 2026
omg
bihhh you snapped ! omg so good go read y’all . the tea was hot . i love me some Ms. Grant i swear
bihhh you snapped ! omg so good go read y’all . the tea was hot . i love me some Ms. Grant i swear
December 19, 2020
Well ILL BE DAMNED!!!
These stories went from one extreme to the next! I promise I wasn’t expecting this ishhhh smh a great read so wild and def WTF type of surprise in each story!!!
These stories went from one extreme to the next! I promise I wasn’t expecting this ishhhh smh a great read so wild and def WTF type of surprise in each story!!!
November 9, 2024
From Book 1 to Book 3, I was absolutely floored! I knew I was in for some drama just by the title, but I wasn't prepared for this level of mess! 😂 Book 1 had its moments, but Books 2 and 3? Pure chaos—I was hooked! Sleeping with your cousin's grandmother is one thing, but sleeping with your aunt's husband and claiming him as yours? That's next-level insanity. Antoine, the one messing around with his cousin's grandmother, gave me serious "Dear Vicky" vibes 🥴 This guy eliminated nearly his whole family to be with a woman over 30 years his senior who'd already told him she didn't want him! Delusional isn't even the word
Then there's Ivy, who was just asking for it, crossing all lines by sleeping with her aunt's husband. And her shady best friend Nadia? Just as bad! A message to young girls, don't let an older man manipulate you!
Octavia, you sure know how to keep us glued to the pages with these messy, twist-filled stories 👏🏾 I love how
these short stories are packed with surprises and non-stop drama 🤭
Then there's Ivy, who was just asking for it, crossing all lines by sleeping with her aunt's husband. And her shady best friend Nadia? Just as bad! A message to young girls, don't let an older man manipulate you!
Octavia, you sure know how to keep us glued to the pages with these messy, twist-filled stories 👏🏾 I love how
these short stories are packed with surprises and non-stop drama 🤭
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