Address Me Properly: A Dominant Man’s POV Romance

by Cliff Whatley

Power. Control. Seduction.



If you’ve ever wanted a love story that burns with dominance, discipline, and unshakable presence—this book is for you.



Ralph White doesn’t chase. He doesn’t beg. He imprints.



When Ashley steps into his world, she discovers what it means to be truly seen—and undone—by a man who refuses to play small. What begins as chance attraction quickly spirals into an intoxicating pull of desire, control, and surrender. But every choice comes with consequences, and not everyone in Ralph’s orbit is prepared for the kind of fire he brings.



Address Me Properly is a first-person romance told through the eyes of a man who knows exactly what he wants…and how to take it. Equal parts slow-burn tension and explosive intimacy, this debut novel invites you into the mind of a dominant male lead unlike any you’ve met before.



Perfect for fans of dark romance, dominant/submissive dynamics, and psychologically charged love stories that leave you breathless and begging for more.



Are you ready to be imprinted?

200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2025

Reviews

[Joslyn Wright · Rating 1 out of 5]

please find something else to read

Stupid. Pointless. I want all 3 days that it took too read this back. Ugh. WTF. NOOOOOO! Noooooo. Noooo. Noo. No!!!!!!!

[Michelle Malizia · Rating 1 out of 5]

My goodness. This was a hate read. As in I hated the mmc but couldn’t not finish. It was a car wreck. I couldn’t look away. The mmc is so unlikeable it’s ridiculous. This was not a “dominant” man. It was a man afraid to be a partner. The person he was, was the reddest of red flags. I would probably give the author another try because I do like his writing style. I just hated Ralph.

[Nette Fields · Rating 1 out of 5]

Heartbreaking

Like why wasted someone's time that was minding their business. Flirting is fine. The crazy part this is every male human being. A waste 🗑
This man wanted the cheat housewife.

[Kaveria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ralph to me has mastered the art of Woman. I personally think he is full of sh;t.

[Ayumi Marks · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting nonetheless

There was quite a lot to take from this story. Ralph speaks a lot about being disciplined and grounded and how he wants to only be with women he can help constantly evolve, which nothing is wrong with that. It’s actually great. Something about him makes me feel like he is overly confident in his control and discipline. I’m also all for adults choosing to not be monogamous. Ralph saying he has too much to pour into just one person because it would overflow sounds opposite to having control. He may be controlled with who he gives himself to but his discipline sounds more limited than what he actually knows of himself. I need Ralph to actually relax and learn what femininity is. His own ideologies are boxed it shows in his attitude towards even simple things like entertainment. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has daddy issues that he thinks aren’t issues. Nonetheless I enjoyed a lot of parts of this story. I’m going to make my male friends read it so I can hear their point of view.

[Nina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting read — not your typical romance, and definitely not from the usual perspective. Seeing the story unfold through a dominant man’s POV was refreshing, even if a little jarring at first. The writing had moments that pulled me in, especially when it explored control, vulnerability, and power dynamics in a way that felt raw instead of forced.

That said, parts of the story felt uneven — sometimes emotional depth was sacrificed for steam, and I wanted a little more character development to match the intensity. Still, I respect the attempt to flip the narrative and give a voice to a character type we rarely hear from directly.

If you’re into darker romance themes and want something different from the usual female POV, this one’s worth checking out.