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Never Wanted To Be Wifey
If you had to describe Minka Santos, it would depend on who you asked. To wives, she's a home-wrecking, gold-digging whore. But to their husbands she's the best they ever had. To her family, she's simply a girl whose mother swept her under the rug so no one will ever know about her or her absentee father. Minka lives the life most want; nice car, house and endless amounts of money. But is she happy? Just when Minka is ready to give up on love, she meets a Micah. Micah shows Minka that a man should value his woman and she was made to be a wife. While falling head over heels with Micah, will everything come crashing down when Micah finds out about her past? Or will Micah also have a couple of skeletons in the closet as well? For someone who never wanted to be a wife, will she end up being one?
1 pages, Audio CD
Published August 4, 2026
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October 14, 2025
Warning: Ridiculousness Ahead
Jaquel, how you gonna do your readers like this.
1 star for the lack of errors. Everything else is a negative star (if I could).
Minka went to the bathroom. Minka walked in the bathroom and undid her belt, lowered her Black Gucci pants and sat on the toilet. Minka really had to pee. - THIS IS WHAT YOU GAVE US 🤣. I promise this is how the whole book sounds.
Then all the Tella-Novella stuff she threw up in here made me want to cry for all its ridiculousness.
Minka could have been a dope character and her situation could’ve been a great storyline until it all went left field.
Do not pass the cover, do not collect credit for reading this. Save yourself please .. Ain’t no way I’m reading book 2.
Jaquel, how you gonna do your readers like this.
1 star for the lack of errors. Everything else is a negative star (if I could).
Minka went to the bathroom. Minka walked in the bathroom and undid her belt, lowered her Black Gucci pants and sat on the toilet. Minka really had to pee. - THIS IS WHAT YOU GAVE US 🤣. I promise this is how the whole book sounds.
Then all the Tella-Novella stuff she threw up in here made me want to cry for all its ridiculousness.
Minka could have been a dope character and her situation could’ve been a great storyline until it all went left field.
Do not pass the cover, do not collect credit for reading this. Save yourself please .. Ain’t no way I’m reading book 2.
May 17, 2026
Ms. Author, this book is MESSY. Even though it’s 10+ years old and revamped, reading this felt like being back in my old Wattpad urban books era. The writing wasn’t the best, and Jah’s writing is definitely much better now, but damn… the plot was so fucking wild.
August 4, 2025
If you've ever been the villain in someone else's story, this one is for you. This book had me whispering, “Girl, don’t do it,” while flipping pages like, “Oop… she did it.” Off bat, Minka’s life is messy, she’s misunderstood, and honestly? I felt bad for her. She’s the definition of “use what you got to get what you want.” And that secret we found out at the end about Minka’s life? BABY, I was shocked. Mouth open. Didn’t see it coming.
June 11, 2025
I really wanted to love this book, but I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. Their choices didn’t resonate with me, and at times, I honestly struggled to get through it. That said, the author definitely knows how to keep you hooked—the story ends on a major cliffhanger. So even though I’m skeptical about diving into part 2, curiosity might win.
September 3, 2026
These people are nasty and crazy….
August 31, 2026
What is this? Was this like a quickie? I normally looooooooooove Jahquel books but this had me looking around like am I being punked or something.
August 31, 2026
What in the wattpadd? This was poorly written. I dnf after one chapter.
September 12, 2026
I’m not even going to lie, some parts of this book were pretty predictable, but it was definitely messy enough to keep me reading. Sasha was really cray cray! 😂 I need to know what is going to happen with her with all the problems she is creating. The ending of the book was surprising, and now Ashley and Milan have a whole new issue on their hands with their past coming back for revenge. I’m definitely ready to see how that plays out.
Morocco was also a really horrible mother to both of her children. The way Milan found out the news was just horrible. I kept thinking, what kind of parent leaves their child with the mother and then turns their back on that child because of something that happened to them? I understand the circumstances Morocco endured growing up, and I can understand how those experiences shaped her, but I still feel like she could have shown some type of love to a child she never wanted. Morocco had no feelings whatsoever, and then she had another child, only to leave that child at the house of the child she had tossed away and walk away again. That was just cold to me.
I also noticed some inconsistencies while listening to the audiobook and reading the book. The book mentions Jackson, while the audio mentions Micah with a different last name. I know this was one of the author’s earlier books because of things like that. Honestly, this author’s work is now outstanding to me, but the story was still entertaining enough to keep me interested.
This book was really messy, and I hope these characters get themselves together by the next book. 😂 There is definitely a lot going on, and with the past coming back to cause problems, I’m curious to see how everything unfolds. I’ll definitely be reading the next book because I need to know what happens next!
Morocco was also a really horrible mother to both of her children. The way Milan found out the news was just horrible. I kept thinking, what kind of parent leaves their child with the mother and then turns their back on that child because of something that happened to them? I understand the circumstances Morocco endured growing up, and I can understand how those experiences shaped her, but I still feel like she could have shown some type of love to a child she never wanted. Morocco had no feelings whatsoever, and then she had another child, only to leave that child at the house of the child she had tossed away and walk away again. That was just cold to me.
I also noticed some inconsistencies while listening to the audiobook and reading the book. The book mentions Jackson, while the audio mentions Micah with a different last name. I know this was one of the author’s earlier books because of things like that. Honestly, this author’s work is now outstanding to me, but the story was still entertaining enough to keep me interested.
This book was really messy, and I hope these characters get themselves together by the next book. 😂 There is definitely a lot going on, and with the past coming back to cause problems, I’m curious to see how everything unfolds. I’ll definitely be reading the next book because I need to know what happens next!
October 22, 2026
One time for the hoes lol! Meet professional hoe Minka Santos! She is a sugar baby who has to give the sugar. I was digested with Austin, William, George and Robert. The fact that George knew he was her father was so disgusting. Then to let her have threesomes with her brother! Good thing she did terminate her 1st pregnancy because that was incense. I felt bad for Morocco but had she told her parents and Minka- Minka could’ve avoided a world of hurt.
I liked Micah and understood how he felt but damn he went low on my girl. He didn’t even try to investigate or ask- he immediately went low! And then for him to deny the baby and get with Lisa who was married and lil hoe. The fact he brought her to birth pissed me off but Minka handled it like a G!
Sasha was bat s*** crazy! I mean sis needs to be in a padded cell! She set up all that mess and was offing everyone who got in her way! Byron, Megan, Lorenzo and had plans on offing Minka! Kidnapping Mya was crazy! Breaking in to breast fed the baby, taking the license plates and faking dna results- girl you did the absolute most!
Kareema- girl you’re so trifling! Milan needs to beat that ass! I ended up liking Milan and Donovan together but I was bothered by her being so young! Donovan was a dream with how he handled Minka and her pregnancy. He was so sweet for keeping it G with her!
Patrice - girl go to hell! And Micah you just got your girl back and playing around with Patrice. If she leaves you- it’s on you!
Ashley! Darn I hated that Juelz violated you like that. Minka tried to warn you but nooooo you had to be a hard head. And in the end Minka still was there for you. More than your own sister!!
Juelz- you crack head! Snuff- you user!! Kirk- you didnt come back on no BS and I appreciate it!
I liked Micah and understood how he felt but damn he went low on my girl. He didn’t even try to investigate or ask- he immediately went low! And then for him to deny the baby and get with Lisa who was married and lil hoe. The fact he brought her to birth pissed me off but Minka handled it like a G!
Sasha was bat s*** crazy! I mean sis needs to be in a padded cell! She set up all that mess and was offing everyone who got in her way! Byron, Megan, Lorenzo and had plans on offing Minka! Kidnapping Mya was crazy! Breaking in to breast fed the baby, taking the license plates and faking dna results- girl you did the absolute most!
Kareema- girl you’re so trifling! Milan needs to beat that ass! I ended up liking Milan and Donovan together but I was bothered by her being so young! Donovan was a dream with how he handled Minka and her pregnancy. He was so sweet for keeping it G with her!
Patrice - girl go to hell! And Micah you just got your girl back and playing around with Patrice. If she leaves you- it’s on you!
Ashley! Darn I hated that Juelz violated you like that. Minka tried to warn you but nooooo you had to be a hard head. And in the end Minka still was there for you. More than your own sister!!
Juelz- you crack head! Snuff- you user!! Kirk- you didnt come back on no BS and I appreciate it!
October 16, 2026
✍🏽 Never Wanted to be Wifey Book Review ✍🏽
Author: Jahquel J.
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thoughts: This book was MESSY, and you already know Jahquel J. came with the drama, secrets, relationship problems, and twists!
Minka Santos is a character who had me thinking about how people can judge you without knowing your story. Everybody has an opinion about her, but underneath the lifestyle and the choices she makes, there’s a woman with her own struggles and baggage. When Micah comes into her life and starts showing her that she can be loved differently, things get complicated FAST! 👀❤️
I enjoyed the drama and the way the story explores love, trust, secrets, and whether someone can accept your past while building a future with you. But BABYYYY, these characters have a lot going on! Just when you think things might settle down, here comes another situation to stir the pot. 😂🍿
Minka’s journey had me thinking about how hard it can be to let your guard down when life has taught you not to trust easily. And with all the secrets floating around, you already know love isn’t going to come without complications!
Author: Jahquel J.
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thoughts: This book was MESSY, and you already know Jahquel J. came with the drama, secrets, relationship problems, and twists!
Minka Santos is a character who had me thinking about how people can judge you without knowing your story. Everybody has an opinion about her, but underneath the lifestyle and the choices she makes, there’s a woman with her own struggles and baggage. When Micah comes into her life and starts showing her that she can be loved differently, things get complicated FAST! 👀❤️
I enjoyed the drama and the way the story explores love, trust, secrets, and whether someone can accept your past while building a future with you. But BABYYYY, these characters have a lot going on! Just when you think things might settle down, here comes another situation to stir the pot. 😂🍿
Minka’s journey had me thinking about how hard it can be to let your guard down when life has taught you not to trust easily. And with all the secrets floating around, you already know love isn’t going to come without complications!
December 7, 2025
Messy…
Whew! There was a lot to unpack in this book! This story follows Minka Santos, a high priced escort, I’d say. Her logic is simple she handle her clients wants and needs and they tak care of her lavish lifestyle. That is all fine and dandy until Minka meets and falls in love with NFL player, Micah Jackson. Micah had a rendevous sometime ago with Minka’s friend Sasha but it was nothing too serious, at least not to Micah. Micah later finds out that his cousin Donovan is dating Sasha, not knowing that Sasha initially did’nt know that they were cousins but stayed with Donovan only to get close to Micah. In her mind Micah is her man! Sasha has set a series of plans in motion to break Micah and Minka up causes much havoc along the way. I have to say there was something going all throughout the book. I do think that the plot could have been lot smoother it seemed to have been all over the place. I do plan to read the second book though! I need to know about these crazy characters!
Whew! There was a lot to unpack in this book! This story follows Minka Santos, a high priced escort, I’d say. Her logic is simple she handle her clients wants and needs and they tak care of her lavish lifestyle. That is all fine and dandy until Minka meets and falls in love with NFL player, Micah Jackson. Micah had a rendevous sometime ago with Minka’s friend Sasha but it was nothing too serious, at least not to Micah. Micah later finds out that his cousin Donovan is dating Sasha, not knowing that Sasha initially did’nt know that they were cousins but stayed with Donovan only to get close to Micah. In her mind Micah is her man! Sasha has set a series of plans in motion to break Micah and Minka up causes much havoc along the way. I have to say there was something going all throughout the book. I do think that the plot could have been lot smoother it seemed to have been all over the place. I do plan to read the second book though! I need to know about these crazy characters!
August 29, 2026
WTHeck! I tried so hard, but there was so much ridiculousness that it became difficult to even finish. I literally closed the book at 95%. Why go that far and not finish it? Because I was cringing. EVERY single character in this book, even side characters need some serious therapy!
The turn of events after Minka received “The Letter” was just so disgusting that I finally put the book down and came to the conclusion that I will never know how this ends.
Without giving away any spoilers, I’ll just say this book has so many crossovers that I literally had to pull out my whiteboard with my list of characters and cross-reference their relationships—which, of course, gave me major Uncle-Daddy vibes. 😬
Needless to say, I will not be losing any sleep over the fate of these characters, and I will not be reading the next book in this series. And I’m perfectly OK with that.
The turn of events after Minka received “The Letter” was just so disgusting that I finally put the book down and came to the conclusion that I will never know how this ends.
Without giving away any spoilers, I’ll just say this book has so many crossovers that I literally had to pull out my whiteboard with my list of characters and cross-reference their relationships—which, of course, gave me major Uncle-Daddy vibes. 😬
Needless to say, I will not be losing any sleep over the fate of these characters, and I will not be reading the next book in this series. And I’m perfectly OK with that.
September 18, 2026
If It One Thang
Babyyyyy, the twist and turns this book had my head spinning and moving from left to right!!!…I clutched my pearls more than once!!!…
Sasha is going to need her head touched by GAWWDDD, because she is playing in all the pools of mess!!!…
I was so glad that Minka was able to have the conversation with her mom and sister present because they need a cleanse and a healing!!!…
Micah is out her being for the streets and the streets is messing in life for real!!!…He was disgusted with Minka, never gave her an opportunity to explain, but now he’s tangled in a 2 way love affair and a delusional woman claiming to be pregnant!!!…
Juelz is about to be back on scene and I don’t think anyone is ready for the chaos that comes with that!!!…The walking dead for real!!!…
Babyyyyy, the twist and turns this book had my head spinning and moving from left to right!!!…I clutched my pearls more than once!!!…
Sasha is going to need her head touched by GAWWDDD, because she is playing in all the pools of mess!!!…
I was so glad that Minka was able to have the conversation with her mom and sister present because they need a cleanse and a healing!!!…
Micah is out her being for the streets and the streets is messing in life for real!!!…He was disgusted with Minka, never gave her an opportunity to explain, but now he’s tangled in a 2 way love affair and a delusional woman claiming to be pregnant!!!…
Juelz is about to be back on scene and I don’t think anyone is ready for the chaos that comes with that!!!…The walking dead for real!!!…
October 3, 2026
I think I would’ve enjoyed this way more if the story had just focused on Minka. The author brought in the momma, the sister, the best friend, the other friends, all their men, plus every man Minka ever messed with and then some. LAWD I could barely keep up.
And honestly, I still don’t understand how Minka and Micah fell in love. From what I read, it felt like lust and sex, not an actual emotional connection. With so many side characters and extra storylines crowding the book, the romance never had space to grow.
And honestly, I still don’t understand how Minka and Micah fell in love. From what I read, it felt like lust and sex, not an actual emotional connection. With so many side characters and extra storylines crowding the book, the romance never had space to grow.
April 3, 2025
oooweee what a mess
Juelz is not dead, he gone be back on drugs and mess up again. I hope Ashley won’t have no regrets anymore especially when she find out he trying to destroy her. Micah don’t have no good sense do he, they should have filed a restraining order on that Sasha all them weird vibes she giving off. Lisa how you jealous and you married! Minka keep being the boss you are and raise Miya and keep it moving
Juelz is not dead, he gone be back on drugs and mess up again. I hope Ashley won’t have no regrets anymore especially when she find out he trying to destroy her. Micah don’t have no good sense do he, they should have filed a restraining order on that Sasha all them weird vibes she giving off. Lisa how you jealous and you married! Minka keep being the boss you are and raise Miya and keep it moving
September 19, 2026
Now, I'll admit that there was some straight f*ckery throughout this book as I listened via audio, but I was still along for the ride and invested in the characters. That was until...around chapter 29 or so. At that point, I resolved to finish with full intentions of getting off at the next stop. Whew Chile! While trying to connect all the six degrees of separation between everyone in the book, I then got hit with the final straw that affirmed my decision.
May 7, 2025
Whew chileeeeee
Wait, WHAT!!!!! I wasn't expecting this book to end like that. Not Juelz coming back from the dead. This Sasha character is too crazy for me, and she's making trouble for EVERYONE. George is a monster and very disgusting. I have no words for him and Wlliam. I believe part 2 is going to be something, and I can't wait to read it.
Wait, WHAT!!!!! I wasn't expecting this book to end like that. Not Juelz coming back from the dead. This Sasha character is too crazy for me, and she's making trouble for EVERYONE. George is a monster and very disgusting. I have no words for him and Wlliam. I believe part 2 is going to be something, and I can't wait to read it.
September 8, 2025
Mic Drop!!!
I’m shaken to my core. The drama, the pain, the loss, the love, and the heavy weight of a generational curse—it all hit me deep. Sweeping things under the rug doesn’t make them disappear, it only festers until it explodes. My heart is racing, and I can’t click on the next book fast enough. I need to feel how this ends.”
I’m shaken to my core. The drama, the pain, the loss, the love, and the heavy weight of a generational curse—it all hit me deep. Sweeping things under the rug doesn’t make them disappear, it only festers until it explodes. My heart is racing, and I can’t click on the next book fast enough. I need to feel how this ends.”
September 7, 2026
Girll…!!!
So, I started this book after Libby suggested it because my library got the audiobook. I let my husband watch his Sunday night football and finished this in one sitting! If Jah don’t give you NOTHING else, she gonna give you a delulu antagonist and a web of characters! Hunny get into it.
So, I started this book after Libby suggested it because my library got the audiobook. I let my husband watch his Sunday night football and finished this in one sitting! If Jah don’t give you NOTHING else, she gonna give you a delulu antagonist and a web of characters! Hunny get into it.
October 15, 2026
🤔🤔
This book has so much going on. Everybody was trying to be happy, but it was always some surprise. Some people that you call your friends are never your friends they want to be close to you to destroy you because they're jealous of you. I need to get over there to book too because our hell about the break loose.
This book has so much going on. Everybody was trying to be happy, but it was always some surprise. Some people that you call your friends are never your friends they want to be close to you to destroy you because they're jealous of you. I need to get over there to book too because our hell about the break loose.
December 30, 2021
😳😳
This was a really good book. I knew somebody didn't die.... I need Micah and Minka to get it together. All these folks is crazy but will there be a Minka and Micah in part 2? 🤷🏾♀️
This was a really good book. I knew somebody didn't die.... I need Micah and Minka to get it together. All these folks is crazy but will there be a Minka and Micah in part 2? 🤷🏾♀️
January 1, 2022
Great Book
Wow I didn’t expect that ending.. praying for Ashley and Minka..That Sasha Better get her a hobby and a life.. Lisa better get it too..Definitely can’t wait for the next book. Great job Jah❤️❤️
Wow I didn’t expect that ending.. praying for Ashley and Minka..That Sasha Better get her a hobby and a life.. Lisa better get it too..Definitely can’t wait for the next book. Great job Jah❤️❤️
January 3, 2022
I'm ready to see what goes down in part 2
I wasn't sure about Minka at first but she definitely grew on me. I like her and Ashley's friendship even though they both didn't truly appreciate one another at first. That ending though!!
I wasn't sure about Minka at first but she definitely grew on me. I like her and Ashley's friendship even though they both didn't truly appreciate one another at first. That ending though!!
January 12, 2022
Jahquel
I loved this book it was fire from the beginning to the end. Sasha is definitely crazy though omg she’s getting on my nerves. I hope that Minka and Ashley doesn’t get in trouble I really wish that they made sure that Juelz was dead though.
I loved this book it was fire from the beginning to the end. Sasha is definitely crazy though omg she’s getting on my nerves. I hope that Minka and Ashley doesn’t get in trouble I really wish that they made sure that Juelz was dead though.
February 2, 2022
Hyped for part 2
I hope Sasha meets her Karma quick. Micah and Minah have a lot to do to try and fix them. I love this storyline it definitely kept me. Read this book in one day, now I'm excited for part 2
I hope Sasha meets her Karma quick. Micah and Minah have a lot to do to try and fix them. I love this storyline it definitely kept me. Read this book in one day, now I'm excited for part 2
April 1, 2024
Just Okay
It was okay. Not the most exciting story. It took awhile for me to get into it. I didnt connect with any of the characters. I did like the end and I'm hoping the next part is better. I'm gonna read it just to see and because I already downloaded it.
It was okay. Not the most exciting story. It took awhile for me to get into it. I didnt connect with any of the characters. I did like the end and I'm hoping the next part is better. I'm gonna read it just to see and because I already downloaded it.
April 30, 2025
Either your wifey or your not
It wouldn't be a Jahquel book if I wasn't rushing to get to the next part. If you're looking for a book that has betrayal, revelations, love and scandals . Look no further.
It wouldn't be a Jahquel book if I wasn't rushing to get to the next part. If you're looking for a book that has betrayal, revelations, love and scandals . Look no further.
July 20, 2025
Secrets
So many secrets that changed a lot of lives. George and William are some dirty men. Minka deserved better than the hand she was dealt. I hope her and Micah can work things out. Sasha is crazy for real.
So many secrets that changed a lot of lives. George and William are some dirty men. Minka deserved better than the hand she was dealt. I hope her and Micah can work things out. Sasha is crazy for real.
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