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 23, 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!

[💖📚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

[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.

[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!!

[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

[BookishhTori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

The read was good even though it was predictable. The characters were relatable and I love them all. I didn't care for how the strophe ended which why I gave it 4 stars.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story Telling!

Great read from start to finish. Definitely part of my top 3 Nicole Jackson reads. Jahrein and Josairah's story had me not wanting to put my Kindle down. Ms Jackson is definitely one of the best "storytellers" in this genre.(if not the best). As I read I just wanted to read more and more. Even when I stumbled upon the 99% mark of this book I was not ready for this story to end. This author has such a vivid pen game that once you're introduced to her characters they become an extension of your imagination and reality. I feel as though I know all of her characters. She has also mastered the art of intertwining the lives of characters from previous books effortlessly. So when there was an appearance from characters from previous books it didn't appear forced, it just flowed naturally. And the attention to detail........WOW! We were introduced to the characters when they were babies and now we are getting their story as they embark upon childhood and not one date discrepancy, age discrepancy or major event out of place as she tells this story 18yrs later. There's really not much more to say other than 1 click!

[Tamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The children are trying to break the generational curses of having babies as babies. Jahrein and Raven's oldest son begins to sniff behind Josh & Shay's baby and secrets begin to surface. These two are hood royalty and family by allegiance, so where does there allegiance lie. Will it fall victim to the lust of the flesh, the race of their heartbeats, the hope of a future, or will they allow the lifestyle and alliances to dictate their routes...separately...while longing for the 'what if's' that still whisper in their ears as their eyes connect in the still of the stolen moments.

Freeze...another Nicole Jackson TKO. I will also note that Ms. Jackson seems to have taken more time and paid more attention in that her style of writing has grown immensely. Very few errors! Kudo's to you for honing your craft....you got the magic potion...work it to it's fullest Sista!

4.48

[Kendra Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book!

I downloaded this book the day it was released on KU and I also read the sneak peak the day the book was released but I just couldn't make myself start reading it. I just was not interested in reading a book about kids being in relationships and having sex. I was totally impressed by the book and it had so much more to offer. I liked the way other characters from other books made appearances but the story did not focus on them. I will say if you haven't read her other books don't bother with this one because it simply won't have the same impact as it will if your not vested in the characters. Good book Nicole and I would definitely recommend. 5 stars!!

[Shay Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg five stars!!

I loved everything about this book from the creeping behind their parents back to the drama although both Jah Jah and lil jahrein pissed me off with the tit for tat sh*t they really loved each other. I wanted to cry when Josh threw a fit when josairah revealed she was pregnant it was just so emotional. Great story.. Oh and let me not forget that damn Keyasia is a hot mess lol

[Kesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING

Nicole you left me speechless with this book. CERTIFIED BANGER you told this story like no other. I thought Big Jah and Josh was something else but man their kids takes the cake. I absolutely loved Lil Jah and Josariah although young and sometimes making dumb decision their love for each other was no question. I hope this was not a standalone cause I need more. As always Nicole YOU DID THAT!!!

[sha'kia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiyah read

These kids are wild. Little jah is father all the way baby. Josariah is a sneaky spoil chick but falling for lil jah was so cute. Great storyline and it was never ending with the craziness these kids being along with their parents. Drama no doubt but it was a fun ride. Hopefully more insight from a few characters but go read.

[Shaunphoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I already knew!

This was so good Nicole never disappoints me. I like lil Jah he was very mature to be so young. Josairah was so sneaky and would just lie but of course those lies came to the light, I just love this book I hope there will be a part 2 I need an update.