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Divine
As the youngest and only female member of a male dominated family, Divine has always been sheltered by her overprotective brothers and cousins. Claiming to only want the best for her, they are often overbearing in their tactics to ensure her safety. Now that she’s approaching thirty, she feels like it’s time to branch out and find a life and a love of her own, but not without much protest from the men in her family.
From a young age, Liam worked as the muscle for his estranged family. Working as a bodyguard came second nature to him, especially when it comes to protecting the love of his life. From afar, Liam watches as Divine starts to date against her brothers’ protests. When they finally decide to cross the line, he knows there’s no turning back.
From a young age, Liam worked as the muscle for his estranged family. Working as a bodyguard came second nature to him, especially when it comes to protecting the love of his life. From afar, Liam watches as Divine starts to date against her brothers’ protests. When they finally decide to cross the line, he knows there’s no turning back.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2025
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Tatum James
63 books528 followersTatum James is a passionate author of romance, urban fiction, and women’s fiction. Since publishing her debut novella Identical Sins in 2018, she has written more than 30 titles—each one known for its unique storylines, unpredictable twists, and vivid characters. A true storyteller at heart, Tatum loves painting pictures with words, weaving emotion, tension, and passion into every page.
A South Georgia native from the small town of Abbeville, Tatum grew up surrounded by the quiet of the rural South—a place where imagination had room to run wild. That early creativity now fuels her writing, often infused with her love of storytelling and music. These twin passions frequently shape the themes and rhythm of her books.
Outside of writing, Tatum has worked as a dedicated nurse for over a decade. Her compassion and life experience shine through in the depth of her characters and the realism of her stories.
A South Georgia native from the small town of Abbeville, Tatum grew up surrounded by the quiet of the rural South—a place where imagination had room to run wild. That early creativity now fuels her writing, often infused with her love of storytelling and music. These twin passions frequently shape the themes and rhythm of her books.
Outside of writing, Tatum has worked as a dedicated nurse for over a decade. Her compassion and life experience shine through in the depth of her characters and the realism of her stories.
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May 16, 2025
I adored Liam so bad!! He was ready to risk it all for Divine. I need Divine to stop playing and stand up to her brothers and cousins because she’s going to miss out on a good man!
November 22, 2025
Thank you Podium Entertainment for an advanced listening copy!
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed! I absolutely loved Divine’s relationship that she had with her brothers and cousins. Although a bit overprotective at times, they did not play about her. They showed her what she needs to look for in a man, as well as what not to look for in a man lol. Coming from a family of lawyers, former politicians and homicide detectives, Divine was already forced to be reckoned with, the raise around a lot of boys simply made her tough as nails!
Liam stepped on the scene serving BDE from the start. I loved his character, he was so humble and simply perfect for Divine in every way. A good man that can handle her crazy cousins and brothers.
The audiobook was a whole vibe! Midnite Michael & Lacy Laurel truly put on a production and did great with the narration. I am anxiously ready to dive into book 2, considering this one left us with a cliffhanger.
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed! I absolutely loved Divine’s relationship that she had with her brothers and cousins. Although a bit overprotective at times, they did not play about her. They showed her what she needs to look for in a man, as well as what not to look for in a man lol. Coming from a family of lawyers, former politicians and homicide detectives, Divine was already forced to be reckoned with, the raise around a lot of boys simply made her tough as nails!
Liam stepped on the scene serving BDE from the start. I loved his character, he was so humble and simply perfect for Divine in every way. A good man that can handle her crazy cousins and brothers.
The audiobook was a whole vibe! Midnite Michael & Lacy Laurel truly put on a production and did great with the narration. I am anxiously ready to dive into book 2, considering this one left us with a cliffhanger.
May 19, 2025
Good until the continuation cliffhanger ending... it took a minute to get to the intimate part, and then boom! It's over.
June 17, 2025
DIVINE AND LIAM
Wow, this book was so good. We get to learn more about DIVINE and what she has to deal with being the only female in the family. The attraction between her and Liam is undeniable, but they have their own issues they're dealing with. I have so much hope for these two, but after the bombshell DIVINE drops and the devastating news Liam gets, will things ever be the same for them. Can't wait for what's next.
Wow, this book was so good. We get to learn more about DIVINE and what she has to deal with being the only female in the family. The attraction between her and Liam is undeniable, but they have their own issues they're dealing with. I have so much hope for these two, but after the bombshell DIVINE drops and the devastating news Liam gets, will things ever be the same for them. Can't wait for what's next.
May 19, 2025
Loved it
Mannnnn I felt so sad I can’t wait to read part 2 because they deserve each other and they need to get it together.
Mannnnn I felt so sad I can’t wait to read part 2 because they deserve each other and they need to get it together.
May 20, 2025
I enjoyed reading everything about Divine. The cliffhanger!!! I can't believe Tatum left us hanging like that.
I can't wait to read Book 6.
I can't wait to read Book 6.
June 14, 2025
This was good. I loved how day one Liam was ready to risk it all and went above and beyond for Divine even when she was not paying attention. Divine needed to stand up to her brother and cousins. She made things harder for herself. Liam was a good thing she almost let slip away. He was partient and careful to not cross the line but when it did he told Divine it’s no going back. The cliffhanger 🤬 this is a book that didn’t need that the way it happened but when book 2 comes out I’m all in.
May 15, 2025
Divine (Dark Reign Dynasty Book 5)
No, no, no!!! No you didn't leave us hanging Tatum James. Girl if you don't hurry up and put pen to paper...ooh wee Ma!
This book is so damn good, I have been waiting for Divine to get her man, and you send in The Man! Yes ma'am, Liam can get it!!! I love everything and I do mean everything about him. He gives all the feels and he is perfect for Divine. He carries the weight and never lets her down. In either era, soft girl or boss, Liam is always there.
I can't wait to read the conclusion....this book got me in a chokehold!!
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No, no, no!!! No you didn't leave us hanging Tatum James. Girl if you don't hurry up and put pen to paper...ooh wee Ma!
This book is so damn good, I have been waiting for Divine to get her man, and you send in The Man! Yes ma'am, Liam can get it!!! I love everything and I do mean everything about him. He gives all the feels and he is perfect for Divine. He carries the weight and never lets her down. In either era, soft girl or boss, Liam is always there.
I can't wait to read the conclusion....this book got me in a chokehold!!
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May 15, 2025
Divine
Awwww book 5 was great, I loved how entwined all the characters are in this series I definitely can't wait for book 6. I hope that is has the courage to be honest with Maven and her cousins. She deserves to be loved and be comfortable in her sofa girl era with Liam who absolutely loves her.
Awwww book 5 was great, I loved how entwined all the characters are in this series I definitely can't wait for book 6. I hope that is has the courage to be honest with Maven and her cousins. She deserves to be loved and be comfortable in her sofa girl era with Liam who absolutely loves her.
May 14, 2025
Divine
I really really really like Liam! He has such a high moral and character. His protectiveness is really like her brother and cousins. Can’t wait to see how things shake 8n part 2.
I really really really like Liam! He has such a high moral and character. His protectiveness is really like her brother and cousins. Can’t wait to see how things shake 8n part 2.
May 14, 2025
I have been waiting for this!
Divine the pampered Reign Princess. Her story was one that we were all waiting for, at least I was. So many questions are answered but more questions have populated. Great read, outstanding character development. Can’t wait for part two.
Divine the pampered Reign Princess. Her story was one that we were all waiting for, at least I was. So many questions are answered but more questions have populated. Great read, outstanding character development. Can’t wait for part two.
May 15, 2025
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Wow this was amazing 👏🏾 off the chain loved it from beginning to end I felt sorry for Liam loving ❤️ her completely when his heart breaking 💔 can't wait to see what happens next loved it yessssss
Wow this was amazing 👏🏾 off the chain loved it from beginning to end I felt sorry for Liam loving ❤️ her completely when his heart breaking 💔 can't wait to see what happens next loved it yessssss
May 15, 2025
Why do me like that
I wanna fight!! Like pull hair in ponytail, rubbed down in Vaseline type of fight!! That was a cliffhanger. So I think the guy the family wants her to meet will probably be him, if it's not dude is dead.
I wanna fight!! Like pull hair in ponytail, rubbed down in Vaseline type of fight!! That was a cliffhanger. So I think the guy the family wants her to meet will probably be him, if it's not dude is dead.
May 16, 2025
OMGGGG
Divine!!!!!!
Finally getting her story. Of course she would be spoiled and not see what’s right in front of her.
Tatum going to leave us with a cliffhanger. Now I need to get to it so I can see her and Liam make this work.
Divine!!!!!!
Finally getting her story. Of course she would be spoiled and not see what’s right in front of her.
Tatum going to leave us with a cliffhanger. Now I need to get to it so I can see her and Liam make this work.
May 17, 2025
I've never wanted to slap since into a FMC like I did with Divine! For her big age, she almost possesses a childlike quality. I wanted to scream, "He's a good man, Savannah"! LOL Hopefully, by the next book, she will have grown into her big girl era! I loved the books, though!
July 4, 2025
Bomb 💣
I literally loved this book from beginning to end.... why Divine, just why??? I'm patiently waiting for part 2 because I know it's going to be a hit!!! Keep gracing us with your writing ✍️
I literally loved this book from beginning to end.... why Divine, just why??? I'm patiently waiting for part 2 because I know it's going to be a hit!!! Keep gracing us with your writing ✍️
May 16, 2025
OMG
I am so mad! I need part two expeditiously. Damn Divine! How you gonna treat Liam this way? I am so ready for part two. Ms James.... I am so 😡. 😂 Can't wait for part 2.
I am so mad! I need part two expeditiously. Damn Divine! How you gonna treat Liam this way? I am so ready for part two. Ms James.... I am so 😡. 😂 Can't wait for part 2.
July 4, 2025
COME ONNNN PART 2 CAUSE WHEEEEEWWW
Once again, I'm SPEECHLESS, but this time, I'm so dang anxious and ready for part 2 tomorrow. Lawwwd and GAWD c'mon tomorrow 😆
At this point, I'm so damn invested in the Reign family, I be having dreams about them. 🤦🏾♀️
Once again, I'm SPEECHLESS, but this time, I'm so dang anxious and ready for part 2 tomorrow. Lawwwd and GAWD c'mon tomorrow 😆
At this point, I'm so damn invested in the Reign family, I be having dreams about them. 🤦🏾♀️
May 16, 2025
To Be Continued
Girlllllllll why did you do that to us?? lol this was super interesting and very well written! I am excited about what is next
Girlllllllll why did you do that to us?? lol this was super interesting and very well written! I am excited about what is next
May 19, 2025
Footsies
Everything you are searching for is in front of you either you are going to accept or run. Love is a beautiful feeling and yet an ugly emotion that takes us through lessons that we can either accept or reject.
Everything you are searching for is in front of you either you are going to accept or run. Love is a beautiful feeling and yet an ugly emotion that takes us through lessons that we can either accept or reject.
August 7, 2025
Bodyguard romance 😍😍😍😍
Liam and Divine are the cutest friends to lovers, workplace romance, forbidden romance. Liam is given one rule : don't touch. some rules are worth breaking.
Liam and Divine are the cutest friends to lovers, workplace romance, forbidden romance. Liam is given one rule : don't touch. some rules are worth breaking.
June 21, 2025
Living Under Another's Rules!
Tatum I'm so bummed right now. I didn't want their story to stop as it did. I love Liam he is very complex man. He has a lot of layers that are being opened and its a good and bad thing. Divine is trying to be everything. I know its hard for her in the position she's in but her life should be hers being sheltered she hasn't been able to have common sense with living a life that can be peaceful. Now with Liam being in a position will Divine stand up to the family or will she let her peace leave without having a chance?. Liam will need her now more than ever will she be that peace he needs?
Tatum I'm so bummed right now. I didn't want their story to stop as it did. I love Liam he is very complex man. He has a lot of layers that are being opened and its a good and bad thing. Divine is trying to be everything. I know its hard for her in the position she's in but her life should be hers being sheltered she hasn't been able to have common sense with living a life that can be peaceful. Now with Liam being in a position will Divine stand up to the family or will she let her peace leave without having a chance?. Liam will need her now more than ever will she be that peace he needs?
June 7, 2025
Wow
Divine is not a grown woman, she is a rich girl in a woman’s body with daddy issues. The reason everyone treats her as a child is because that's how she acts.
Divine is not a grown woman, she is a rich girl in a woman’s body with daddy issues. The reason everyone treats her as a child is because that's how she acts.
June 5, 2025
Hopelessly Hanging On
I loved their friendship and how he was willing to take the risk on love. I wish she stood on ten toes for him the way he wanted to for her. My heart broke over the obstacles and losses they endured. I don’t usually like books that end in cliffhangers, but I’m hopelessly hanging on for this one. This book was hard for me to put down at times.
I loved their friendship and how he was willing to take the risk on love. I wish she stood on ten toes for him the way he wanted to for her. My heart broke over the obstacles and losses they endured. I don’t usually like books that end in cliffhangers, but I’m hopelessly hanging on for this one. This book was hard for me to put down at times.
June 6, 2025
MrsTeeReads
Whatttttt? I don't understand... After reading the author's note I knew she asked for patience for a reason, but why is Divine being so childish? The one time she could stand on business and she scared???? I'm so frustrated right now. And left hanging on a cliff wtf?
Whatttttt? I don't understand... After reading the author's note I knew she asked for patience for a reason, but why is Divine being so childish? The one time she could stand on business and she scared???? I'm so frustrated right now. And left hanging on a cliff wtf?
June 5, 2025
Liam!
Now Tatum you know I’m mad at you! Why is there another book? I am pissed ar Divine and now Liam is hurting! I need my boo to be alright!
Now Tatum you know I’m mad at you! Why is there another book? I am pissed ar Divine and now Liam is hurting! I need my boo to be alright!
June 14, 2025
Liam. Liam? Liam! Wow wow wow. This book is titled ‘Divine’ but Liam is the true star of the show. A man. Liam is everything a woman could want and need written on paper and living in a book. I’m ready for book 2 because I need Liam to get the happy ending HE deserves. Divine absolutely did him dirty and now she’s on my list. Telling a man who continuously tells you he loves you and SHOWS it that ‘we knew this was temporary’ ABSOLUTELY NOT. He was willing to risk his life and talk to her brother cousins about them and she played in his face. In a way, Divine doesn’t deserve him but we will see.
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June 12, 2025
Divine and Liam
What started off as a security job has now turned into much more. Both Divine and Liam love each other but family issues and past hurts is preventing their HEA! I can't wait for the next novel to see what happens next. I love this series!
What started off as a security job has now turned into much more. Both Divine and Liam love each other but family issues and past hurts is preventing their HEA! I can't wait for the next novel to see what happens next. I love this series!
May 18, 2025
Now why did Tatum bring me back into the Reign family like I didn’t already have emotional damage from the rest of these men?! But this time, we’re diving deep into Divine’s story—the one and only Princess of the Reign dynasty. She’s spoiled, protected to the max, and has the men in her wrapped around her finger (especially Syre, who would blow up the world for her without blinking). But even royalty wants a little freedom, right?
Divine’s still fighting for a life of her own, even though her safety is the #1 priority. So when she’s expecting the usual grumpy old man for a bodyguard… and Liam walks in? BABY. Tall, fine, and ready to give Divine the grown-man energy she didn’t know she needed. He’s blunt, bold, and not here to coddle her—just show her what real love and protection feel like.
But whew… sis might fumble the bag if she can’t let go of her old habits. And you already know Tatum couldn’t just let us live—because the way she left me on that cliffhanger?? I'm stressed and ready for the next installment ASAP.
If you love spoiled heroines with bite, fine men with purpose, and family dynamics that make you wanna fight and hug folks at the same time… this one’s calling your name
Divine’s still fighting for a life of her own, even though her safety is the #1 priority. So when she’s expecting the usual grumpy old man for a bodyguard… and Liam walks in? BABY. Tall, fine, and ready to give Divine the grown-man energy she didn’t know she needed. He’s blunt, bold, and not here to coddle her—just show her what real love and protection feel like.
But whew… sis might fumble the bag if she can’t let go of her old habits. And you already know Tatum couldn’t just let us live—because the way she left me on that cliffhanger?? I'm stressed and ready for the next installment ASAP.
If you love spoiled heroines with bite, fine men with purpose, and family dynamics that make you wanna fight and hug folks at the same time… this one’s calling your name
July 9, 2025
Simply Divine!!!
I absolutely love the Gold/Reign Family and was super excited to read Divine’s story!!! I saw pieces of her relationship with Liam in Syre’s books but thought I was reading too much into it but I guess I wasn’t.
Divine and Liam are truly made for each other but they definitely have some issues they have to work through and hopefully it will all work out. My girl Tatum did her big one with this story and I got appearance from my boys Syre and Psalm(Jimmie Neutron).
So if you like forbidden love with a bit of family drama then is definitely the book for you!!!
I absolutely love the Gold/Reign Family and was super excited to read Divine’s story!!! I saw pieces of her relationship with Liam in Syre’s books but thought I was reading too much into it but I guess I wasn’t.
Divine and Liam are truly made for each other but they definitely have some issues they have to work through and hopefully it will all work out. My girl Tatum did her big one with this story and I got appearance from my boys Syre and Psalm(Jimmie Neutron).
So if you like forbidden love with a bit of family drama then is definitely the book for you!!!
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