Freeze

by Nicole Jackson

“Have you ever wanted to stay suspended in time? Or put something or someone important on hold, until you were ready? If so, then you know exactly how I feel.” ~Jahrein Junior After Hold It Down Like Sister and Brother, and Circumstances, comes Freeze. Jahrein Junior and Josairah are the offspring of two hood legends; Jahrein and Josh. They’ve grown up around each other, practically their entire lives, but as time goes on, their mutual attraction can’t be denied. Thinking that their situation was better left in secrecy, the two forge ahead as a couple, only no one knows. But when everything’s out in the open, will Jahrein Junior truly be ready for a commitment? Or will he need Josairah to Freeze, until he’s ready to be the man she needs?

438 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2016

Reviews

[Shakeria Sharie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stayed up most of the night reading this and it was everything I wanted! I love Nicole Jackson books. Can't wait for more!

[Ishala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never disappoints!

[Kris Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freeze

Lil Jah is a better version of his daddy. The love he has for Jah-Jah is uncanny. Jah-Jah wove herself into web of lies and deceit. But, when the truth came out everything was smooth. This was a great book!

[Kersha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freeze 5⭐️
Spice-🌶️🌶️🌶️
These two stressed me out just like their parents did 😩. Josairah carrying out that craziness for so long was just insane. I kinda felt bad for Meeko being used but he deserved it at the end. Jah Jr. played the radio in college 🙄 just pissed me off way worse than his papi. The drama, plot and spice was good and kept me locked in. Airy girl have a seat 🤣🤣🤣.

If y’all reading this make sure and read “Hold it down like sister and brother” and “Circumstances” before.

[Amber Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[💖📚BOOKZAMILLION📖💘 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. It’s good seeing the kids grow and live their lives. In this story it was Jahrein jr (Raven and Jahrein’s son from Hold it down like Sister and Brother) and Josairah (Shay and Josh’s daughter from Circumstances). These kids have grown up and they are showing out!!!


Read 6 times!

My favorite passage in the book:

“Man,” he drawled, as he stroked his waves. “Alright, mama. You got it. I won’t bring any more girls here.” “I know the fuck you won’t. And I hope Josairah leaves your ass completely alone. She can go get herself a boyfriend, and show your ass exactly what time it is.” He scowled. “What she needs a boyfriend for? She needs to focus on Jhyshun and school.” Raven sucked her teeth. “Nigga, please. You done lost your fuckin’ mind.” She switched out of the room. “Keep thinking fat meat aint greasy. Life has a funny way of showing you.”


On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being I realized my car was stolen– 10, I won a Lamborghini Veneno (worth $4.5M).

Total Book Experience 10/10

Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10







If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️

Nicole Jackson Books In Order by Publication
- [ ] She Got It - January 1, 2014
- [ ] Hold It Down Like Brother and Sister- February 18 2014
- [ ] The Way It Is February 19,2014
- [ ] Connected April 26,2014
- [ ] Can’t Trust These Bitches 05/28/2014
- [ ] Circumstances June 7 2014
- [ ] The Game Never Changes- July 2 2014
- [ ] She Got It 2 - October 15, 2014
- [ ] Can’t Leave It Alone 03/18/2015
- [ ] Shooting Blindly In The Dark 05/13/2015
- [ ] They Don’t Know Me 08/22/2015
- [ ] Can’t Trust These Bitches 2 October 29, 2015
- [ ] Can’t Trust These Bitches Amir and Zyrie 10/29/2015
- [ ] Promiscuous Girl 1 and 2 April 25, 2016
- [ ] Freeze June 23, 2016
- [ ] Promiscuous Girl Keyasia and Wale 10/15/2016
- [ ] Even When It’s Wrong June 27, 2017
- [ ] 21 Questions December 27, 2017
- [ ] Promiscuous Girl Craven and Jazel March 29, 2018
- [ ] He’s For Everybody July 30, 2018
- [ ] You Ain’t My Type October 24, 2018
- [ ] The Wild Child January 31, 2019
- [ ] So Many Tears June 29, 2019
- [ ] So Many Tears 2 September 16, 2019
- [ ] No Matter What December 24, 2019
- [ ] Can’t Trust These Bitches 3 April 30, 2020
- [ ] Promiscuous Girl 3 August 26, 2020
- [ ] Fat Ma October 6, 2020
- [ ] Resentment January 30, 2021
- [ ] Borrowed Love April 5, 2021
- [ ] Borrowed Love 2 June 29, 2021
- [ ] We Outside October 23, 2021
- [ ] We Outside 2 December 30, 2021
- [ ] Take It Down March 15, 2022
- [ ] Take It Down 2 March 15, 2022
- [ ] Foolish May 25, 2022
- [ ] Foolish 2 July 25, 2022
- [ ] His Boy Can Get It August 29, 2022
- [ ] His Boy Can Get It 2 September 30, 2022
- [ ] Deeper Than Love October 27, 2022
- [ ] Deeper Than Love 2 December 3, 2022
- [ ] Freaky Tales December 22, 2022
- [ ] Checkmate- Snowed In With You January 9, 2023
- [ ] Three’s The Clique January 27, 2023
- [ ] The Interlude February 14, 2023
- [ ] The Interlude 2 May 30, 2023
- [ ]     The Interlude 3 June 28, 2023
- [ ]   Trouble July 28, 2023
- [ ]    Trouble 2 August 31, 2023
- [ ]    Trouble 3 October 28, 2023
- [ ] More Than a Crush November 21, 2023
- [ ]    More Than a Crush 2 December 23, 2023
- [ ] Never Saw Her Coming January 22, 2024
- [ ] A Time Was Had March 17, 2024

[Shaterica · Rating 5 out of 5]

***5 Star Book Review Alert*** Freeze by Nicole Jackson

What can I say this book was so good. I love all of Nicole Jackson books but by far this is my most favorite story line. I have always been able to relate to most of her characters and the things that they endured through the story but this is the first book I have read where it felt like I was reading my own life story. This book stirred every emotion in me and I will be honest and say I was crying on few parts (I'm sensitive) but seriously this was great story. I know it was more so of Urban Fiction/Romance but it felt almost like a coming of age novel because these two characters where young and they where transitioning from teenager to young adults. I loved how mature Big Josh and Jahrien Sr. were in this story they have truly grown into some great fathers who raised their kids well. I almost stop liking Raven until I understood where she was coming from and I agreed with her but its a must read. If you have read Hold it Down: Like Brother and Sister & Circumstances you would surely love this book.

[evette w · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Stuff

This was a sweet and refreshing look at a young adult relationship that is riddled with trouble and a whole lot of misunderstandings.I love that we are not getting a lot young drama that somehow follows these stories.Now what we are getting is a tad too much of the woman be just a tad to street.But it gets dialed back ,this was my first story from this writer and I have become hooked.I would also like to suggest a second or third pair of eyes.Overall a good read and very entertaining.

[Tisha Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freeze❤️❤️❤️❤️

I experienced every emotion known to mankind on this journey with Lil Jahrein and Josariah. I appreciate how we got to see our favorite older characters while falling in love with the new. Especially Corinthian and Keyshia who seem to have a promising story of young, tumultuous love finding its way like previous Nicole Jackson couples. I want to know more about JJ's journey and maybe something about Amir Jr. Job well done once again!

[Monique Spicer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yessss

As usual Ms. Jackson hit another homerun straight out the gate. I'm not going to lie at first I was a bit skeptical about the story being as though it was about kids, boy was I wrong. This book was just as a good as their parents. Shay, Raven and her crew was still crazy right along with Josh and Jahrein and their crew. Jah-Jah and Lil Jah were too cute it's a shame people had to get caught in their cross hair. If you read this story you will not be disappointed.

[akeyshia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This book is nothing but reality. Youngsters falling in love and having a child . then realize its not easy to stay focus with young love but they learn through experience that loving is easy if you stay faithful. This was a great read. I love Joshiaria and Jahrein they learned a lot by experience and had very supporting parents,family. I'm glad they got it together at the end.

[JessAmazin87 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gurl your like the MikeWillMadeit the music producer. You keep dropping this heat on us. I didn't know you'd released this book. So I'm kinda late, I finished this book in 2 days. Keep dropping the heat, I swear your my favorite yah hear me.

[Gloria Posey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Author never disappoints.Good read

[Bookzamillionpt2cuzilost · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is hands down one of my favorite Nicole Jackson books and one of my favorite rereads ever.

I’ve read this book well over 10 times at this point, and somehow it never gets old. One of my favorite things about Nicole Jackson’s catalog is getting to watch the kids from previous books grow up and get stories of their own. Seeing Jahrein Jr. (Raven and Jahrein’s son from Hold It Down) and Josairah (Shay and Josh’s daughter from Circumstances) take center stage was everything.

The chemistry, the drama, the family connections, and the nostalgia of revisiting characters I’ve loved for years made this an automatic million-star read. Every time I pick it up, it feels like catching up with family.

And Raven’s warning still cracks me up every single reread:

“Keep thinking fat meat ain’t greasy. Life has a funny way of showing you.” 😂

Over 10 rereads later and Freeze is still one of my absolute favorites. Nicole Jackson’s pen is too deadly—her storytelling is unmatched, and she never misses.





She Got It
   1. She Got It (2014)
   2. She Got It 2 (2014)
 
Hold It Down
   The Game Never Changes (2014)
   They Don't Know Me (2015)
   Freeze (2016)
   The Wild Child (2019)
   Just Listen (2026)
 
Can't Trust These Bitches
   1. Can't Trust these Bitches (2014)
   Can't Trust These Bitches: Amir and Zyrie (2015)
   2. Can't Trust These Bitches 2 (2015)
   3. Can't Trust These Bitches 3 (2020)
 
Promiscuous Girl
   1. Promiscuous Girl: Keyasia and Wale (2016)
   2. Promiscuous Girl: Craven and Jazel (2018)
   3. Promiscuous Girl 3 (2020)
 
So Many Tears
   1. So Many Tears (2019)
   2. So Many Tears 2 (2019)
 
Borrowed Love
   1. Borrowed Love (2021)
   2. Borrowed Love 2 (2021)
   We Outside (2021)
   We Outside 2 (2021)
   Foolish (2022)
   Foolish 2 (2022)
 
Take It Down
   1. Take It Down (2022)
   2. Take It Down 2 (2022)
 
Take It Down Spin-Off
   1. His Boy Can Get It (2022)
   2. His Boy Can Get It 2 (2022)
 
No Matter What
   1. Deeper Than Love (2022)
   2. Deeper Than Love 2 (2022)
 
Checkmate (with Jazz Moore)
   Snowed in With You (2023)
 
Interlude
   1. The Interlude (2023)
   2. The Interlude 2 (2023)
   3. The Interlude 3 (2023)
 
Trouble
   1. Trouble (2023)
   2. Trouble 2 (2023)
   3. Trouble 3 (2023)
 
More Than a Crush
   1. More Than a Crush (2023)
   2. More Than a Crush 2 (2023)
 
Three's The Clique
   1. Three's The Clique (2023)
   2. Extreme Toxicity (2025)
 
Doing The Unthinkable
   0. The Disloyal 2 (2024)
   1. Doing The Unthinkable (2024)
   2. Doing The Unthinkable 2 (2024)
   The Disloyal (2024)
 
Novels
   Hold It Down (2014)
   The Way It Is (2014)
   Connected (2014)
   Circumstances (2014)
   Can't Leave It Alone (2015)
   Shooting Blindly in the Dark (2015)
   Even When It's Wrong (2017)
   21 Questions (2017)
   He's for Everybody (2018)
   You Ain't My Type (2018)
   No Matter What (2019)
   Fat Ma (2020)
   Resentment (2021)
   Never Saw Her Coming (2024)
   A Time Was Had (2024)
   The Villain Era (2025)
   When It's Real (2025)
   Before I Let Go (2025) (with Jazz Moore)
   She Owes Him One (2025)
   Stepped (2026)
 
Novellas and Short Stories
   Freaky Tales (2022)
   A Season Called Us (2025)

[SM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay okay. #1 Jahrein Junior calling his dad, daddy, I couldn’t get past it. I just couldn’t. #2 I hate Airy. The hell. Jahrein Junior did exactly what they all said he would when he went to college. Jah Jah was just sitting at home waiting and he was living his best life, no way couldn’t be me. #3, what number am I even on…. The names were all so similar I had a hard to keeping track of who was who! I’m stressed reading that roller coaster. Had me thinking the baby died too. Seeesh.

[LaDonna Fields · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like father like son

I love that this was realistic and captured what happens with most young couples. I loved loved the start of their little love story. but ol girl didn't get enough of a lick back for me. He did her so dirty with the switch up. She didn't make his chest hurt enough like his mama did his daddy lol As I continue through these characters I hope it's several FMC that stand on business and no 2nd-16th chance romance allowed

[Chandra Shinholster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teenage love affair

This family just keeps growing,Lol Nah Bad Josairah were a breath fresh of air. Too be young and sneaking around man it brought back memories. I love how they stood up to their parents and let them know it was their life to make mistakes with. You live and you learn and that's exactly what they did.

[Dorian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

My second read from this author and I am hooked. Nicole Jackson will take you through it. I really enjoyed this story and the characters. I plan to read this entire series. I don't know which book to read next since I read out of order. The thing I like most about her is that you dont have to read this series in order.

[Christine mccullar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I really enjoy reading about these characters. I was wondering when Lil jah was going to get it right and I was saying joshsiar just needs to walk away...meeko was one delusional dude. Felt bad for seven at the end but I'm glad the way the ending turned out

[destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved raven & jahrein or josh & shay !!!

Listen listen just when I thought it was over it got better, freeze was. Perfect follow up to hold it down like brother & sister & circumstances. These characters are so relatable!!

[Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series

Nicole Jackson has become my new favourite writer. This story is epic. Yes I side-eyed Jah-Jah for more than a little bit but she was young and dumb. A great read 5 stars

[Alexous Abernathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I loved this book pretty good I love the characters I jus wish that the book would have let them get a Lil older

[B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Long winded but worth the read. Shocked to find out Raven and Jahrein has 9 kids. WTF! Overall wonderful story.

[Kindra Risby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE IT!

I stop reading for a while, but this book made me want more. I think I’m out of order. Does anyone have the order the books come in?

[Urbanbook_chick · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

's. Jackson, girl you know you can pen the 🔥🔥🔥out of stories. I absolutely love your work. Wish I could give this book ten stars.

[Elondra Davie-Broadnax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

Keep them coming! I truly enjoyed all the twist and turns in this head spinner. I think everyone of your books have a relatable story making the best read. Congrats to you.

[Erica David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesssss

Now this was the best one yet. Don't get me wrong, all of them was good but this one was the best in my eyes.

[Angelia Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freeze you're it!!!

If slap me senseless was a couple these 2 have run my pressure up. Josh and Shay daughter ran me 38 hot, Lil Jah wasn't any better. Whew Chile!!

[Jounay · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Jaliesa · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved everything about this book!

I had such a time with this book . I loved it so much.!!! lil Jah & Jah Jah was coming . Definitely like it better.