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The Wild Child
Being daddy’s little girl is all good, until she’s ready to venture out into the world. Jhyrah is young and beautiful with an overprotective father, Jahrein. With Jeremy she thinks she’s found the one, therefore she plays big girl, ready to do all the grown-up things her parents frown upon. On her quest to find her own way, Jhyrah will bump her head plenty, as her parents are left wondering what happened to the little girl they’ve raised.
The Wild Child is about young love transitioning into the real deal, as two people must find themselves in a corrupt society.
The Wild Child is about young love transitioning into the real deal, as two people must find themselves in a corrupt society.
521 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2019
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March 9, 2019
Couldn’t wait
I couldn’t wait for this book!! But repeating characters stories we don’t need em anymore!!! If people don’t know these characters by now that’s on them lol!!! Other than that I loved this book
I couldn’t wait for this book!! But repeating characters stories we don’t need em anymore!!! If people don’t know these characters by now that’s on them lol!!! Other than that I loved this book
March 6, 2019
Another banger
This was another hit nicole. Soometimes I loved jeremy other times he was so selfish and self righteous. But all is well that ends well.
This was another hit nicole. Soometimes I loved jeremy other times he was so selfish and self righteous. But all is well that ends well.
February 15, 2019
Final Rating 4.75 Stars
January 15, 2023
Rich kids with Ghetto problems. Fun Read!
Jhyrah was so likeabke and I was rooting for her to figure things out faster than she did. All that drinking and almost getting assaulted was for the birds. Why trust a ran through like Roxy. Jeremy worked my everlasting nerves. He was so damn silly and got played by Vita. As fine and sexy as he was, he was so damn insecure. The sex between he and Jjyrah was off the scales and made the book juicy. But, they were too young to be having older folks issues. I just wish Nicole would allow her female characters to finish school without having a baby as a single parent. She glorifies and normalizes out of wedlock births, baby momma/daddy lifestyles and single parenthood. That’s not the look in 2023. It is time for her characters to promote responsible sex, marriage before babies, skills and success before dropping out of high school or college. It is a new day for Black people in 2023 and beyond. We are coming up.
Jhyrah was so likeabke and I was rooting for her to figure things out faster than she did. All that drinking and almost getting assaulted was for the birds. Why trust a ran through like Roxy. Jeremy worked my everlasting nerves. He was so damn silly and got played by Vita. As fine and sexy as he was, he was so damn insecure. The sex between he and Jjyrah was off the scales and made the book juicy. But, they were too young to be having older folks issues. I just wish Nicole would allow her female characters to finish school without having a baby as a single parent. She glorifies and normalizes out of wedlock births, baby momma/daddy lifestyles and single parenthood. That’s not the look in 2023. It is time for her characters to promote responsible sex, marriage before babies, skills and success before dropping out of high school or college. It is a new day for Black people in 2023 and beyond. We are coming up.
February 5, 2019
Nicole Jackson lethal!
The H-Town 5th ward saga continues with Raven and Jahrein’s and Jay-Rock and Paris’ children Jhyrah and Jeremy’s intense, roller coaster, “forever kind of love” romance. Jhyrah is a perfect blend of her parents’ youthful mistakes coupled with the guidance, love and wisdom Jah and Raven learned from their journey. Nicole Jackson’s dialogue is appropriately lethal, honest, passionate, sincere and understanding. All of our favorite H-Town hero’s and heroines make an appearance, including Trinity and Sincere. I thought Vita was about to be another Tyra, but mama Raven said, “not today”. My favorite line is Keyasia’s, “I can’t fight right now, but I know Jazel is always down to start a fire. She’ll burn that muthaf**ker down with Jeremy and his b**ch in it.” 😂🤣
I’m a Nicole Jackson fan/groupie for life!
The H-Town 5th ward saga continues with Raven and Jahrein’s and Jay-Rock and Paris’ children Jhyrah and Jeremy’s intense, roller coaster, “forever kind of love” romance. Jhyrah is a perfect blend of her parents’ youthful mistakes coupled with the guidance, love and wisdom Jah and Raven learned from their journey. Nicole Jackson’s dialogue is appropriately lethal, honest, passionate, sincere and understanding. All of our favorite H-Town hero’s and heroines make an appearance, including Trinity and Sincere. I thought Vita was about to be another Tyra, but mama Raven said, “not today”. My favorite line is Keyasia’s, “I can’t fight right now, but I know Jazel is always down to start a fire. She’ll burn that muthaf**ker down with Jeremy and his b**ch in it.” 😂🤣
I’m a Nicole Jackson fan/groupie for life!
December 12, 2018
Great
If your a Nicole Jackson fan... You know that some of these characters are from other books... I love the fact that you can start with this book and not be confused about anything. Everything and every relationship is explained. As many books as she has written... All the facts remain the same... The smallest detail never changes. I appreciate that. Patiently waiting for the full novel!
If your a Nicole Jackson fan... You know that some of these characters are from other books... I love the fact that you can start with this book and not be confused about anything. Everything and every relationship is explained. As many books as she has written... All the facts remain the same... The smallest detail never changes. I appreciate that. Patiently waiting for the full novel!
December 27, 2018
Loving It!
Ok. This book has me excited! For Ms. Jackson to give us the story of another couple in her saga...whoo!! Can’t wait for the full book! Jeremy and Jhyrah are gonna be an explosive love story and I can’t wait!
Ok. This book has me excited! For Ms. Jackson to give us the story of another couple in her saga...whoo!! Can’t wait for the full book! Jeremy and Jhyrah are gonna be an explosive love story and I can’t wait!
January 9, 2020
DOPE!!!
Nicole never disappoints me! This shit was crazy. Keep it comin sis. I feel like I know these people. They don't seem made up lmao
Nicole never disappoints me! This shit was crazy. Keep it comin sis. I feel like I know these people. They don't seem made up lmao
June 9, 2020
JHYRAH REALLY WAS A WILD CHILD‼️‼️‼️
My favorite passage in the book:
“I’m serious as cancer, man. Think about it. What girl you know loves to fuck that often? I know it’s at least four times a day, and that’s just what I count. She’s draining you of everything you have. Shit, if you tried to cheat, you’d have nothing to give. Her lil’ nasty ass is swallowing it all. And then when she’s done with you, she unscrews your dick and tuck it away in one of her high-priced bags that you bought. Have you jumping through all types of hoops and hurdles. ‘Oh, Jhyrah is gonna be hungry. I gotta feed her. She wants that new bag. Let me buy her that shit before I buy myself anything’. That shit doesn’t sound familiar?”
-Jared
Yeah, okay, Jeremy. But let me tell you something. Contrary to what you’re thinking, me and you are in this shit forever. I mean, forever. There is no getting rid of me. Hell, if you try, I promise to raise all kind of hell in your life. And I’m not just saying this. I’ll make the next bitch throw in the towel. She’ll be like ‘Here comes that bitch Jhyrah and all the ignorant shit she brings.’ I promise. You’re mine, boy. And yeah, I should’ve called, so I apologize. It won’t happen again. But kill that breaking up noise. It’s not happening. You should’ve never fucked me. Cause now you’re stuck with me.”
-Jhyrah
“Nigga, I said that I was done with her. Aint nobody told that dumb broad that she could be done with me.”
-Jeremy
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
My favorite passage in the book:
“I’m serious as cancer, man. Think about it. What girl you know loves to fuck that often? I know it’s at least four times a day, and that’s just what I count. She’s draining you of everything you have. Shit, if you tried to cheat, you’d have nothing to give. Her lil’ nasty ass is swallowing it all. And then when she’s done with you, she unscrews your dick and tuck it away in one of her high-priced bags that you bought. Have you jumping through all types of hoops and hurdles. ‘Oh, Jhyrah is gonna be hungry. I gotta feed her. She wants that new bag. Let me buy her that shit before I buy myself anything’. That shit doesn’t sound familiar?”
-Jared
Yeah, okay, Jeremy. But let me tell you something. Contrary to what you’re thinking, me and you are in this shit forever. I mean, forever. There is no getting rid of me. Hell, if you try, I promise to raise all kind of hell in your life. And I’m not just saying this. I’ll make the next bitch throw in the towel. She’ll be like ‘Here comes that bitch Jhyrah and all the ignorant shit she brings.’ I promise. You’re mine, boy. And yeah, I should’ve called, so I apologize. It won’t happen again. But kill that breaking up noise. It’s not happening. You should’ve never fucked me. Cause now you’re stuck with me.”
-Jhyrah
“Nigga, I said that I was done with her. Aint nobody told that dumb broad that she could be done with me.”
-Jeremy
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
February 20, 2019
Great storyteller but.....
Nicole Jackson is a great storyteller. I’ve read all of her books and she is definitely gifted with the pen. It took me a while to actually read this novel because I thought to myself “Nicole Jackson, although her writing skills are good the storylines are the same”. With that being said if this was your first or second time reading one of Nicole’s novels you would more than likely find that her writing style is pretty good. However, if you’ve read more than 2 of her novels than you more than likely will feel like I feel. I say this with the best intentions... girl you need to get a new story line and some new characters! Stop please stop! I get it you love your hometown, you more than likely love this social media era that we seem to be stuck in but I truly believe that you’ve grown so much as a author that you need to push your pen in another direction. It’s almost as if you like to take us (audience) on this ride that we’ve been on a million times.
This story was okay but I expect more from this author now. I believe I wrote this before for this author... in order to grow you must let go. Let these characters go please!
With much love,
A fan
Nicole Jackson is a great storyteller. I’ve read all of her books and she is definitely gifted with the pen. It took me a while to actually read this novel because I thought to myself “Nicole Jackson, although her writing skills are good the storylines are the same”. With that being said if this was your first or second time reading one of Nicole’s novels you would more than likely find that her writing style is pretty good. However, if you’ve read more than 2 of her novels than you more than likely will feel like I feel. I say this with the best intentions... girl you need to get a new story line and some new characters! Stop please stop! I get it you love your hometown, you more than likely love this social media era that we seem to be stuck in but I truly believe that you’ve grown so much as a author that you need to push your pen in another direction. It’s almost as if you like to take us (audience) on this ride that we’ve been on a million times.
This story was okay but I expect more from this author now. I believe I wrote this before for this author... in order to grow you must let go. Let these characters go please!
With much love,
A fan
August 22, 2026
When it comes to a NJ read- I'm all in.
When it comes to a "Hold It Down" specific character/spinoff- whew!
I love how we see this young love mature to a life long commitment. But, with the well written and necessary drama only NJ writes.
I specifically loved how our FMC was written. Even in her youth, she was strong and confident in who she was. Naturally, she had some "wild moments" with some crazy choices but she eventually found her way back.
Highly recommend but definitely suggest reading "Hold It Down" first because it will help you appreciate this story more!
When it comes to a "Hold It Down" specific character/spinoff- whew!
I love how we see this young love mature to a life long commitment. But, with the well written and necessary drama only NJ writes.
I specifically loved how our FMC was written. Even in her youth, she was strong and confident in who she was. Naturally, she had some "wild moments" with some crazy choices but she eventually found her way back.
Highly recommend but definitely suggest reading "Hold It Down" first because it will help you appreciate this story more!
October 17, 2026
Awesome Read
I Loved This Book. Although Jeremy had so mad and frustrated with him. He always put the blame on Jhyrah but he had some growing up to do as well. This book had me laughing and pissed at the same time. One thing I can say about Jhyrah was she was completely committed to their relationship until Jeremy started showing his butt. I loved the fact both parents on each side dealt with their kids and only stepped in when necessary.
I just purchased this book to read again in the future when I’m in a reading slump.
Author lady you did it on this book. 🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾
I Loved This Book. Although Jeremy had so mad and frustrated with him. He always put the blame on Jhyrah but he had some growing up to do as well. This book had me laughing and pissed at the same time. One thing I can say about Jhyrah was she was completely committed to their relationship until Jeremy started showing his butt. I loved the fact both parents on each side dealt with their kids and only stepped in when necessary.
I just purchased this book to read again in the future when I’m in a reading slump.
Author lady you did it on this book. 🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾
December 11, 2018
Jeremy and Jhyrah got my heart beating !
By far theeeee BEST sample I’ve read from you! This brings me back to “Connected” and “Hold you down” days. Whewwwww no dramatics this was 🔥🔥🔥🔥. (All your books were) but I was waiting for this one for years 😂😂. Please don’t have us waiting for the full novel .
Ps: I just want Jeremy and Jhyrah to prosper and make it in life . Loved this book already and it was only the sample lol.
- Imoni
By far theeeee BEST sample I’ve read from you! This brings me back to “Connected” and “Hold you down” days. Whewwwww no dramatics this was 🔥🔥🔥🔥. (All your books were) but I was waiting for this one for years 😂😂. Please don’t have us waiting for the full novel .
Ps: I just want Jeremy and Jhyrah to prosper and make it in life . Loved this book already and it was only the sample lol.
- Imoni
December 11, 2018
3 1/2 🎆
I did enjoy this sample but it wasn't your best work . I found myself skipping over pages because you was retelling situations i read from your previous books . When it finally started getting interesting again it ended . I guess I'm spoiled by your other samples cause this was a very fast read for me can't wait to read the entire book
I did enjoy this sample but it wasn't your best work . I found myself skipping over pages because you was retelling situations i read from your previous books . When it finally started getting interesting again it ended . I guess I'm spoiled by your other samples cause this was a very fast read for me can't wait to read the entire book
December 16, 2018
I’m intrigued
I’ll admit I’m intrigued however it’s unfortunate 35% of this sample is a recap. It’s redundant instead of recapping include a list of all of your works in the order they should be read because hate or not these books are a series. And no longer standalone. Embrace it or lose loyal fans.
I’ll admit I’m intrigued however it’s unfortunate 35% of this sample is a recap. It’s redundant instead of recapping include a list of all of your works in the order they should be read because hate or not these books are a series. And no longer standalone. Embrace it or lose loyal fans.
February 5, 2019
The Wild Child
Another Nicole Jackson hit. I love her books and this was no exception. Love reading about all my favorite characters. I still hate that Red is doing so bad. Ray-Ray Reilly did her wrong and to make her bitter is so unfair. Nicole please let Red find love too. Love, love seeing the kids grow up. Definitely recommended.
Another Nicole Jackson hit. I love her books and this was no exception. Love reading about all my favorite characters. I still hate that Red is doing so bad. Ray-Ray Reilly did her wrong and to make her bitter is so unfair. Nicole please let Red find love too. Love, love seeing the kids grow up. Definitely recommended.
February 10, 2019
LMAO 🤣 I
LMAO 🤣 what a way to end a great book . Raven was not playing at all about her daughter and Miss Vita did not get the memo before lol I needed just one more charter after that one .But this like all of your other books was way past awesome and it made me want to go and reread every book
LMAO 🤣 what a way to end a great book . Raven was not playing at all about her daughter and Miss Vita did not get the memo before lol I needed just one more charter after that one .But this like all of your other books was way past awesome and it made me want to go and reread every book
February 17, 2019
I loved it!
I would definitely recommend this book to whoever would listen. I felt like in the beginning Jhyrah was mature enough to know how to do certain things other than learning how to properly love Jeremy. As for Jeremy he was wrong to secretly befriending that girl. Paris is something else lol.
I would definitely recommend this book to whoever would listen. I felt like in the beginning Jhyrah was mature enough to know how to do certain things other than learning how to properly love Jeremy. As for Jeremy he was wrong to secretly befriending that girl. Paris is something else lol.
December 11, 2018
🔥
MANNNNNNNN, Every time I say I’m going to stop reading these samples and EVERY TIME I read them wanting and geeking for more. I can’t wait for this full novel to come out...PLEASE DON’T TAKE TOO LONG! This was EVERYTHING!!!!!
MANNNNNNNN, Every time I say I’m going to stop reading these samples and EVERY TIME I read them wanting and geeking for more. I can’t wait for this full novel to come out...PLEASE DON’T TAKE TOO LONG! This was EVERYTHING!!!!!
December 11, 2018
I cannot !!
I literally love reading books by Nicole because it’s like watching a never ending movie that never gets boring. Each set of characters surprise you even when you think you know them . Cannot wait for the full novel !
I literally love reading books by Nicole because it’s like watching a never ending movie that never gets boring. Each set of characters surprise you even when you think you know them . Cannot wait for the full novel !
December 11, 2018
Patiently waiting
Nicole I’m waiting patiently....This story is definitely going to pull at my heart strings. If you are a real Nicole Jackson fan you will appreciate this story and you will be eager for her to finish this novel.
Nicole I’m waiting patiently....This story is definitely going to pull at my heart strings. If you are a real Nicole Jackson fan you will appreciate this story and you will be eager for her to finish this novel.
December 12, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I knew this sample was going to be 🔥I can’t wait to read the full book. Jhyrah and Jeremy are such a cute couple, I can already tell that Jhyrah is going to be a handful. I was s almost in tears at the end.
I knew this sample was going to be 🔥I can’t wait to read the full book. Jhyrah and Jeremy are such a cute couple, I can already tell that Jhyrah is going to be a handful. I was s almost in tears at the end.
December 13, 2018
This sample was all that!
Jhyrah is definitely a force to be reckoned with but that’s to be expected coming from Raven and Jahrein. This is absolutely my favorite family to read about so this sample hit the spot. I am look8mg forward to the full novel.
Jhyrah is definitely a force to be reckoned with but that’s to be expected coming from Raven and Jahrein. This is absolutely my favorite family to read about so this sample hit the spot. I am look8mg forward to the full novel.
December 14, 2018
Jhyrah's is the definition of a wild child!
As usual Nicole Jackson you delivered a well written story. This sample has me wanting more. I can't wait until you drop the book. You're the best!
As usual Nicole Jackson you delivered a well written story. This sample has me wanting more. I can't wait until you drop the book. You're the best!
February 3, 2019
Yassss
That read was everything at the end of the book! On point as always. Real issues were brought up that even gave me a moment for self reflection. I love it when I get a hood love story mixed with real life issues and solutions. Awesome job!!!!
That read was everything at the end of the book! On point as always. Real issues were brought up that even gave me a moment for self reflection. I love it when I get a hood love story mixed with real life issues and solutions. Awesome job!!!!
February 7, 2019
YAS
Raven don’t play bout her’s. This was a good read, Nicole books are my soap operas. I love them all and to see the children grow up is a treat. My two favorite couples (Raven and Jah, Paris and Jay Rock) children got together so that was a plus for me.
Raven don’t play bout her’s. This was a good read, Nicole books are my soap operas. I love them all and to see the children grow up is a treat. My two favorite couples (Raven and Jah, Paris and Jay Rock) children got together so that was a plus for me.
February 22, 2019
Page Turner
This book is really good. I haven’t read all of the books associated with this one because I don’t know which one to start with. However I read Even When it’s Wrong first and You Ain’t My Type before this one. All of them are page turners!!!
This book is really good. I haven’t read all of the books associated with this one because I don’t know which one to start with. However I read Even When it’s Wrong first and You Ain’t My Type before this one. All of them are page turners!!!
June 27, 2024
Well damn.
Miss Jackson, Imma need you to stop romanticising teenage pregnancy and unprotected sex.I think you are a very good writer and you can come up with beauty love stories that don’t have to have cheating or messiness. Anyway this was a good read
Miss Jackson, Imma need you to stop romanticising teenage pregnancy and unprotected sex.I think you are a very good writer and you can come up with beauty love stories that don’t have to have cheating or messiness. Anyway this was a good read
December 11, 2018
Loved!
This was so good I love Nicole books bc so much relates to the things I seen growing up. I just ready for the whole book.
This was so good I love Nicole books bc so much relates to the things I seen growing up. I just ready for the whole book.
December 12, 2018
Can’t wait!
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for these two. Nicole never disappoints. Patiently waiting on the complete novel.
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for these two. Nicole never disappoints. Patiently waiting on the complete novel.
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