Stepped

by Nicole Jackson

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2026

Reviews

[Lauren Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tha drama!!!

First of all I loved the relationship between Summer and her mom! I know her mom let a lot of things slide under her roof but Summer was eighteen and the way I see it, her and Breeze would find a way to have sex and drink anyway. So why not do it in a safe and private environment.
Second! The only thing I really didn’t car for but it made the book more interesting was how Sunmer played with Harlem’s feelings! Nobody deserves to be strung along like that. She played with him just to get back at Breeze for being with Ora.
Speaking of Ora. Smh! I was feeling sorry for her for a brief moment but after she wasn’t feeling sorry for herself and couldn’t see what was LITERALLY right in front of her I was just smh and rolling my eyes at her. I feel like Breeze played with her feelings as well.
Deep sigh! But such is life cause when you’re meant to be with someone nothing can stop it.

[Kendyll · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars and that's me being generous ... summer was such a bird brain ass pick me bitch and it irritated my soul. Breeze was toxic and abusive. And everybody else in the book had rocks for brains. I hate how "adult" they were at 18, going to the club every night, drinking, etc while still in HS. This was just.... a lot. Interesting enough to finish but idk if I'd recommend. Oh and idk what the author's obsession is with everybody being high yellow red bones but I pray she is released from the chokehold this descriptor has on her

[Domeshia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my new fav...

As a true fan of Nicole Jackson's books, this has to be the best one yet. Mind you, I've said that about almost all of her books. This was definitely a great read, and it wasn't short like the last few books she's put out.
The storyline was great! How the characters evolved from sneaky links, to friends with benefits, the situationship had me on the edge of my seat. It was very relatable if you can relate. Summer and Breeze's relationship has so many Dynamics that it pissed me off at times. The delusion that oral possessed was right on point with chicks these days. Breeze AKA Little Ricky stood ten toes down and wasn't playing about his gal. He was definitely my favorite character.

[Maria Gabriela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me sorprendió muchísimo. La verdad, no esperaba nada del libro y terminé hasta encariñándome con los personajes. Me encanta leer y disfruto muchos géneros, pero a veces paso por bloqueos lectores. Y cuando eso me ocurre, la mejor forma de salir es leyendo algo sencillo, como quien come una papa frita: ligero, fácil y sin demasiadas exigencias.

En mi caso, ese “algo sencillo” suelen ser libros con bastante smut jijijiji. Así que pensé que esta sería una lectura más del estilo, sin mayor argumento… pero NO. Me encontré con episodios de infidelidades, toxicidad, drama y muchas cosas más. Fue como ver una telenovela, pero en libro. Y honestamente, no me lo esperaba para nada.

[Avid Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honest Review

I decided to try NJ again after long hiatus because her books were all becoming the same. Same plot, same character just different names. With this book nothing has changed. I know she’s folks favorite author but we have to be honest. This book was rushed, has many holes in the plot and overall wasn’t good. Very juvenile and mediocre writing. There is NO growth with her as an author.

[Kersha · Rating 4 out of 5]

go ahead and read!

Loved that we were introduced to new characters! I enjoy Nicole’s writing style and is always consistent and that’s the reason I keep coming back for more. Your core supporters love your pen. One of few authors that aren’t afraid to give us real life situations and real SPICE not that watered down stuff nowadays!

[L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicole loves messy!

Pros: Summer had her own mind, money and embraced her power. Breeze never strived to only be a jock. He knew what he wanted and stayed consistent.

Cons: Infidelity that was so unnecessary but it made the story flow well. Ora & Harlem were pawns in this game called life.

[TheTBRWhisperer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how I recently read a book from this author with the same taboo trope BUT it felt and read totally different.

For me, that's an indication of how well the author weaves and writes her stories.

Spicy, emotional, dramatic- all the key components for a great story.

I believe this is an author's exclusive but I would definitely recommend the read.

[Ella Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Close encounter privileges

I'm so glad Array acknowledged she literally put those two in the predicament to become a couple. I really liked the maturity in this story for the teenagers. Ora stayed around too long!! This is a great quick read that wants a little bit more. I didn't want it to end without her having the baby.

[Ella Carr · Rating 1 out of 5]

FIRST DNF OF 2026

Never thought I would ever read a erotica where the main characters are in HIGH SCHOOL. Its given author is definite writing twisted fantasies with children. Hoping that the plot would time lapse to later in life for theCHILDREN but no such luck. Then your attempt to make justify your obsession by labeling it  it taboo.  Get the help you clearly need

[Tifani Dyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A taboo romance and a good time. This book had me hooked and those 200 pages flew by. This was messy, like really messy as far as relationships go 😂 but it kept me entertained. I’m not a fan of any kind of cheating or cheating adjacent so that part didn’t sit well, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. And I literally died laughing when the dad read is son for filth - died 😂💀

Multiple POV
🌶️🌶️🌶️
HEA

[tanessia ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a definite must read! I read it twice. If she can’t do anything else she can write a forbidden type romance with characters you’re supposed to hate. But end up loving and rooting for! I loved her and Breeze!

[Alexis Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stepped definitely STEPPED

Another great read from my favorite author!!! She is definitely creative with that pen! I haven’t slipped up on another author that can match her energy!!!!

[Sharon Richmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Read by this Author

I love Ricky and Summer! This was too much love, and energy for some high schoolers. Ain’t know way I’d be cool with all of what they was doing under my roof. Both 18 for you crazies out in this here book world.

[Sharniece Green Mosley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Hit

Great love story. I have definitely not seen anything like this. I was excited from start to finish. Nicole Jackson is a beast. I have never been disappointed in anything that she has written. Another Excellent and Brilliant book.

[chequoia Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read

From beginning to end this book was perfect! To be an erotica it still had A great storyline that kept me engaged! 10/10

[Deandra McCants · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good! The right kind of mess! The characters are young so there’s a lot of room for hiccups. Breeze and Summer had everybody stressed lol. I finished in a day! Very spicy!

[GiGi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Queen of Taboo

Per usual my girl has you rooting for a ain't ish FMC. A stepbrother romance. Messy, spicy. Short and Spicy. Loved it.

[Tayo B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh this book was chaos! Breeze did not play about Summer. And that Summer had her issues... Breeze too. Overall I enjoyed this book. I'll have to check out more. 3.5 stars

[Readingizmytherapy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a fan

I am a Nicole Jackson fan so I knew I was going to enjoy this read. As always she took a tricky topic and made it her own.

[Latoya Calloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stepped

I enjoyed their toxicity and their growth. Very entertaining read. Nicole Jackson did not disappoint with this one. Great job!!!

[Carry Lowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok read

It was better than the last book, but nowhere as good as her early work. Maybe I’m just over her work.