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Should've Chose Me: The Complete Series
Kelli Haverty is the epitome of a scorned woman. Behind her sophisticated appearance hides a deep-seated hate towards the one person that never suspected her best friend Simone. While Simone prides herself on being a genuine friend, Kelli prides herself on being a backstabber. It isn’t until Kelli crashes Simone’s important event that Simone realizes that her friend was no more than a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Read through these pages to find out why Kelli harbors so much hate. Will Kelli’s plan to destroy Simone’s life work or will Simone have the last laugh?
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2020
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About the author
Octavia Grant
90 books923 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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February 24, 2025
Delusional + Psychotic = Kelli & I don’t think I was ready for her. How much havoc can one person wreak! This drama & foolery goes back generations, so of course the kids are doomed. Every single character in this book had deadly & devastating secrets and as they were revealed, someone was bound to get hurt. The mayhem and destruction left many lives disrupted & in turmoil. GREATTT read with a crazy yet satisfying ending/conclusion.
August 8, 2024
A true psychological thriller
This book had me in a chokehold! I have a 9-5 job that's hands on and I couldn't put this book down. This was a whole struggle! I finished it and it was good. Just read the damn book.
This book had me in a chokehold! I have a 9-5 job that's hands on and I couldn't put this book down. This was a whole struggle! I finished it and it was good. Just read the damn book.
November 8, 2022
My rating is more so for the drama within the book. I love a good messy story and that is exactly what you will get reading this. At times I felt like there was too much going on, but I wanted to know why everything occurred the way it did.
Kelli’s hatred and jealousy stems from an affair that happened years ago. The same affair left her with a deceased mother and a father who didn’t know she was alive and wanted nothing to do with her. When Kelli is given a stack of letters on her 13th birthday, Kelli put the plan in motion to avenge her mother and make her biological father suffer.
Simone is Kelli’s best friend. Simone is planning to marry the love of her life unbeknownst that he is having an affair with her best friend, Kelli.
The Jenkins family lives are turned upside down when Kelli decides to inform everyone that she is in fact Simone’s older sister.
This drama filled story had me saying “wtf” numerous times. 3.5⭐️
Kelli’s hatred and jealousy stems from an affair that happened years ago. The same affair left her with a deceased mother and a father who didn’t know she was alive and wanted nothing to do with her. When Kelli is given a stack of letters on her 13th birthday, Kelli put the plan in motion to avenge her mother and make her biological father suffer.
Simone is Kelli’s best friend. Simone is planning to marry the love of her life unbeknownst that he is having an affair with her best friend, Kelli.
The Jenkins family lives are turned upside down when Kelli decides to inform everyone that she is in fact Simone’s older sister.
This drama filled story had me saying “wtf” numerous times. 3.5⭐️
July 3, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ This was absolutely insane! The story was bonkers from the very beginning but the spice was overkill. The ending had me shocked!
March 14, 2025
Aside from the grammatical errors, this book was good!
November 12, 2024
Being that Kellita Harvety grew up without family I don’t understand instead of hating Simone why she didn’t embrace Simone. On the other hand I can see why she was jealous of Simone’s life. Kelli grew up feeling as if she was an unwanted child. She felt like Simone had it all. This book really was just a big circle of deception and lies that rooted from the older generations. The ending was unexpected. It was a drama filled ride.
November 6, 2020
Oh Em Geee
This series was beyond crazy!!! Everything I was not expecting. This author definitely put her all into this because it was so GOOD!!!
All the secrets, sex and betrayal! The Jenkins family smh what a family. Simone went through so much but she stood tall and fought for her family. Clarice I was not expecting that move but she did what she had to do.
That damn Kelli was something else. She was most definitely a demon. I understand what life did to her but she was obsessed and beyond jealous. There was no way around it Kelli had to go and I mean go permanently.
Emory was i don’t even know. He was like a child, yeah what he did was beyond wrong but he honestly loved Simone. I would have punished him too and that Simone did. Please get into this book because it will not disappoint
This series was beyond crazy!!! Everything I was not expecting. This author definitely put her all into this because it was so GOOD!!!
All the secrets, sex and betrayal! The Jenkins family smh what a family. Simone went through so much but she stood tall and fought for her family. Clarice I was not expecting that move but she did what she had to do.
That damn Kelli was something else. She was most definitely a demon. I understand what life did to her but she was obsessed and beyond jealous. There was no way around it Kelli had to go and I mean go permanently.
Emory was i don’t even know. He was like a child, yeah what he did was beyond wrong but he honestly loved Simone. I would have punished him too and that Simone did. Please get into this book because it will not disappoint
October 25, 2020
Hmmmm
This book.probably would have been a 8.5 if it didn't involve sex every 3rd paragraph. I'm definitely not a prude but a lot of the excessive sex was pointless. Then Simone cheated because Emory did. Okay! I understand the plotting against her father's friend but the other Dr giving her head was kinda nasty. Especially when she was described as a woman with so much class. I feel like Simone was extra forgiving when Sophia passed but in a sense kinda naive for thinking Kelli would change. Nonetheless it's an okay read with a few twists
This book.probably would have been a 8.5 if it didn't involve sex every 3rd paragraph. I'm definitely not a prude but a lot of the excessive sex was pointless. Then Simone cheated because Emory did. Okay! I understand the plotting against her father's friend but the other Dr giving her head was kinda nasty. Especially when she was described as a woman with so much class. I feel like Simone was extra forgiving when Sophia passed but in a sense kinda naive for thinking Kelli would change. Nonetheless it's an okay read with a few twists
August 13, 2021
What Did I Just Read???
Should’ve Chose Me: The Complete Series is so far over the top that I don’t know where to begin. It was too much of EVERYTHING!!! I kept reading to see what would happen and Octavia Grant didn’t disappoint with her surprises as my mouth was open more than once while reading. I was disappointed with the grammatical errors and had to get used to the the chapters going from past to present tense. Other than that, it’s a good but disturbing read.
I give Should’ve Chose Me: The Complete Series 4 stars!
EyeCU Approved and Recommended!
Should’ve Chose Me: The Complete Series is so far over the top that I don’t know where to begin. It was too much of EVERYTHING!!! I kept reading to see what would happen and Octavia Grant didn’t disappoint with her surprises as my mouth was open more than once while reading. I was disappointed with the grammatical errors and had to get used to the the chapters going from past to present tense. Other than that, it’s a good but disturbing read.
I give Should’ve Chose Me: The Complete Series 4 stars!
EyeCU Approved and Recommended!
February 18, 2021
Sick
Shame on me for finishing this... I know and love Ms Grant's style, but this book was a bit much. I only finished to see who would come out on top, but getting there was rough. Too much death, too much sex, too much evil.
Really needs editing, too. The scene changes weren't always obvious and all the switching back and forth between past and present was annoying. Periods were used instead of commas too often. This is my least favorite from this author.
Shame on me for finishing this... I know and love Ms Grant's style, but this book was a bit much. I only finished to see who would come out on top, but getting there was rough. Too much death, too much sex, too much evil.
Really needs editing, too. The scene changes weren't always obvious and all the switching back and forth between past and present was annoying. Periods were used instead of commas too often. This is my least favorite from this author.
May 29, 2024
The series delivered an unexpected whirlwind of drama, with a gripping tale of secrets, passion, and betrayal within the Jenkins family. Simone's resilience shines as she navigates through turmoil to protect her loved ones. Clarice's actions, though surprising, were necessary, while Kelli's jealousy leads to her downfall. Emory, despite his flaws shows genuine love for Simone. This book promises a compelling read filled with intense emotions and plot twists.
October 19, 2025
Page turner
This was a page turner for sure. So many twist and turns happened. Once you felt like the story was coming together something else happened. I can’t lie even tho Kelli was stirring up mess I felt bad for a lot as well. She just wanted to be loved. As much as Emory claimed he loved Simone no he didn’t. He loved the thought of her. I may be just as crazy as Keli because I wanted her to win in some sort of way even tho Simone was innocent.
This was a page turner for sure. So many twist and turns happened. Once you felt like the story was coming together something else happened. I can’t lie even tho Kelli was stirring up mess I felt bad for a lot as well. She just wanted to be loved. As much as Emory claimed he loved Simone no he didn’t. He loved the thought of her. I may be just as crazy as Keli because I wanted her to win in some sort of way even tho Simone was innocent.
April 24, 2022
This is a must read,three books in one
This has to be the best book that I've read from this author. Three parts in one book was greatly appreciated! The ending is great,this would make a good lifetime movie,girl get on that!!
This has to be the best book that I've read from this author. Three parts in one book was greatly appreciated! The ending is great,this would make a good lifetime movie,girl get on that!!
May 12, 2023
No words!!
I have no words for the skill this author possesses. Tjis book is so filled with twists, turns, and revelations that I had to stop and think wow this is book is deep! You must read for yourselves because I just wouldn't know where to start! Happy reading!
I have no words for the skill this author possesses. Tjis book is so filled with twists, turns, and revelations that I had to stop and think wow this is book is deep! You must read for yourselves because I just wouldn't know where to start! Happy reading!
March 29, 2024
Crazy and more crazy!!
Now this was a very crazy and good book ever. Everyone was crazy and wanted their lick back. If you are looking for a very crazy thrill, this is the book. Octavia Grant is the best at it!
Now this was a very crazy and good book ever. Everyone was crazy and wanted their lick back. If you are looking for a very crazy thrill, this is the book. Octavia Grant is the best at it!
June 19, 2025
With friends like that, who needs enemies
There is nothing like a women scorned and Simone proved that. From beginning to the end this story had me SMH cause everyone had a secret....... they should've chose her
There is nothing like a women scorned and Simone proved that. From beginning to the end this story had me SMH cause everyone had a secret....... they should've chose her
January 28, 2026
OH EM GEEEE
Listen!!! This book is so tea! Octavia my girl, you have done it again. This was a whole roller coaster ride and I loved every bit of it. The ending had my mouth hung open.
Just read the book guys!
Listen!!! This book is so tea! Octavia my girl, you have done it again. This was a whole roller coaster ride and I loved every bit of it. The ending had my mouth hung open.
Just read the book guys!
October 13, 2020
Great story!
Extremely sexy!! I got hot reading this novel. All the deceit was jaw dropping and sad at the same time.
Extremely sexy!! I got hot reading this novel. All the deceit was jaw dropping and sad at the same time.
October 18, 2020
What a story
These people were so messy I’m glad Kelli finally got what she deserved Hopefully there won’t be any more drama
These people were so messy I’m glad Kelli finally got what she deserved Hopefully there won’t be any more drama
November 7, 2020
Good read
This was a really good read page turner kept me wanting to turn to the next page hell of a lot drama that for sure my gosh
This was a really good read page turner kept me wanting to turn to the next page hell of a lot drama that for sure my gosh
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February 5, 2021
Page turner
When I tell you I couldn't not put this book down. It didn't feel like it was 3 books....I went through it that fast. She is one of my favorite authors.
When I tell you I couldn't not put this book down. It didn't feel like it was 3 books....I went through it that fast. She is one of my favorite authors.
February 16, 2021
I loved it.
I loved this tale and can’t wait to read more of this author’s work. This was a great read. I really enjoyed this.
I loved this tale and can’t wait to read more of this author’s work. This was a great read. I really enjoyed this.
April 22, 2021
Omg
This was good and crazy. I couldn't put it down. So much was going on but in the end everything came out. Great read
This was good and crazy. I couldn't put it down. So much was going on but in the end everything came out. Great read
August 29, 2021
Fire
This book is amazing! Page turning from beginning to the end. Simone is nothing to play with. Everyone that wronged her had to feel her wrath
This book is amazing! Page turning from beginning to the end. Simone is nothing to play with. Everyone that wronged her had to feel her wrath
November 29, 2021
Nail bitter
I couldn't put it down I just needed to know what was going to happen next..... 💯 amazing read I must say
I couldn't put it down I just needed to know what was going to happen next..... 💯 amazing read I must say
April 28, 2024
Think Tyler Perry movie crossing over with a soap opera. Nothing but chaos and destruction. You may need to cleanse your energy after meeting these characters but man do they keep you entertain…
October 15, 2025
This story was so damn crazy and fast paced and just outlandish sheesh. Little lady was crazy af. The author definitely got all the bipolar characteristics down to a T
October 24, 2025
Page turner for sure. Kelli a nutty hoe wanting revenge on Simone cause she didn’t live the life she did. Emory big goofy ass I didn’t feel sorry for.
October 25, 2025
🤣🤣 bro..this book was wild i really enjoyed it. Emory is so dumb but yeah go read it
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