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Dominated by Love
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2026
About the author
Tatum James
67 books691 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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August 17, 2026
A teaser...
Ms. James, how are you going to do this to us. This was a straight teaser, and now I'm yearning for more. If a secret was a person, KD and Sage is that said person. They held onto that huge announcement for a decade. Now that's some serious love between two people. KD was determined to hold onto Sage "by any means necessary." He understood the assignment and aced it. I will say I was shocked at Sebastian and Supreme response after everything came to the light. I was expecting a little more aggressiveness from both of them.
So I am hoping that there is more to come from this novella. I can only imagine what else may be going on in the family. Now ladies and gents, it is a teaser, but well worth the read. Grab your copy today.
Ms. James, how are you going to do this to us. This was a straight teaser, and now I'm yearning for more. If a secret was a person, KD and Sage is that said person. They held onto that huge announcement for a decade. Now that's some serious love between two people. KD was determined to hold onto Sage "by any means necessary." He understood the assignment and aced it. I will say I was shocked at Sebastian and Supreme response after everything came to the light. I was expecting a little more aggressiveness from both of them.
So I am hoping that there is more to come from this novella. I can only imagine what else may be going on in the family. Now ladies and gents, it is a teaser, but well worth the read. Grab your copy today.
August 6, 2026
loved everything about this!
Come through KD! He was an intriguing dom in that he was married to his sub. 10 years without a tough, the tension had to run high as the sky.
This was such a quick, gobble it all up in a couple of hours love story with a side helping of ass whoopings, drama, and foolery.
I thoroughly enjoyed it! I wish there were a part two.
Come through KD! He was an intriguing dom in that he was married to his sub. 10 years without a tough, the tension had to run high as the sky.
This was such a quick, gobble it all up in a couple of hours love story with a side helping of ass whoopings, drama, and foolery.
I thoroughly enjoyed it! I wish there were a part two.
August 6, 2026
Unwavering Loyalty
A magnetic read for fans of angsty romance, secret devotion, and dramatic life transformations. If you love stories where the hero has loved the heroine through thick and thin and is ready to burn the world down to keep her safe, this book hits all the right notes.
A magnetic read for fans of angsty romance, secret devotion, and dramatic life transformations. If you love stories where the hero has loved the heroine through thick and thin and is ready to burn the world down to keep her safe, this book hits all the right notes.
August 4, 2026
Sage worked my last nerve!!
This book had me livid and mad. Sage lives with her baby daddy and finds out that her house is in foreclosure and he has another woman with a baby on the way. She flashes out and gets arrested. She calls KD her brother’s best friend and her husband of ten years. KD married Sage when she found out she was pregnant and the baby daddy asked her to get rid of it. She takes the bum ninja back and lives in misery trying to make it work for her son. This crazy woman has had a good man trying to love her while she’s trying to force a sorry man to want her. My goodness I was too outdone. I realize that Sage had abandonment issues but, I just can’t stand a woman who doesn’t love herself. I felt sorry for KD. He deserved better!
This book had me livid and mad. Sage lives with her baby daddy and finds out that her house is in foreclosure and he has another woman with a baby on the way. She flashes out and gets arrested. She calls KD her brother’s best friend and her husband of ten years. KD married Sage when she found out she was pregnant and the baby daddy asked her to get rid of it. She takes the bum ninja back and lives in misery trying to make it work for her son. This crazy woman has had a good man trying to love her while she’s trying to force a sorry man to want her. My goodness I was too outdone. I realize that Sage had abandonment issues but, I just can’t stand a woman who doesn’t love herself. I felt sorry for KD. He deserved better!
August 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5)
KD was definitely the highlight for me. I love a good dominant MMC, and he carried this story. The spice was easily the best part, and overall this was a nice, quick read.
Now… Sage got on my nerves. 😭 She spends most of the book whining about not being good enough for KD or deserving good things, and after a while it became repetitive. I also couldn’t get behind her being so angry with Jaylen over his indiscretion when she’d been keeping her own decade-long secret. Babygirl… you’re no better than him in my book.
I also found the reveal of Sage and KD’s relationship to her brother a little anticlimactic. It had been built up so much that I expected a bigger payoff.
Overall, I still enjoyed this one, mostly because of KD and the chemistry between them. I haven’t read Supreme’s book yet, but now I’m curious to see if there were any clues about Sage and KD’s relationship sprinkled throughout his story.
KD was definitely the highlight for me. I love a good dominant MMC, and he carried this story. The spice was easily the best part, and overall this was a nice, quick read.
Now… Sage got on my nerves. 😭 She spends most of the book whining about not being good enough for KD or deserving good things, and after a while it became repetitive. I also couldn’t get behind her being so angry with Jaylen over his indiscretion when she’d been keeping her own decade-long secret. Babygirl… you’re no better than him in my book.
I also found the reveal of Sage and KD’s relationship to her brother a little anticlimactic. It had been built up so much that I expected a bigger payoff.
Overall, I still enjoyed this one, mostly because of KD and the chemistry between them. I haven’t read Supreme’s book yet, but now I’m curious to see if there were any clues about Sage and KD’s relationship sprinkled throughout his story.
August 8, 2026
KD and Sage!!
KD had been in love with Sage from the first time he met her. KD is a solid man who was always there for Sage whenever she was in need even doing the ultimate thing to protect her, but she ends up going back to her baby daddy, Jaylen. Ten years later, Sage once again needs him because of Jaylen's betrayal, and KD is right there for her. KD really poured into Sage once she was back in his presence because of her fear of people leaving her. Let me tell you, when it came to the love scenes between KD and Sage, the spice was spicing. Whew chile 🔥🔥🔥. I knew because of his actions that Jaylen trifling tail was up to no good. He was a punk, and I'm glad KD got those papers signed by any means necessary. 😂 I was surprised that KD and Sage were able to hold their secret for ten years, but I'm happy that they came together when the time was right. Great book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading!! I can't wait to see what's next with this family.
KD had been in love with Sage from the first time he met her. KD is a solid man who was always there for Sage whenever she was in need even doing the ultimate thing to protect her, but she ends up going back to her baby daddy, Jaylen. Ten years later, Sage once again needs him because of Jaylen's betrayal, and KD is right there for her. KD really poured into Sage once she was back in his presence because of her fear of people leaving her. Let me tell you, when it came to the love scenes between KD and Sage, the spice was spicing. Whew chile 🔥🔥🔥. I knew because of his actions that Jaylen trifling tail was up to no good. He was a punk, and I'm glad KD got those papers signed by any means necessary. 😂 I was surprised that KD and Sage were able to hold their secret for ten years, but I'm happy that they came together when the time was right. Great book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading!! I can't wait to see what's next with this family.
August 4, 2026
Happily ever after
After 10 years. After leaving her husband for her baby daddy. After being cheated on and neglected. After being arrested because she was disrespected.
Yeah, that's how long it took Sage to realize the prize was patient. His love never wavered and he was always just a calla away.
KD was that guy. That brother's best friend that's always off limits until he's the chaser and you trying to get caught.
But after her baby daddy tries to take everything from her and KD shows up again to bail her out in more ways than one, their secret marriage gets exposed.
And she finally digresses to the truth she's been fighting for over 10 years...she loves and deserves her husband.
After 10 years. After leaving her husband for her baby daddy. After being cheated on and neglected. After being arrested because she was disrespected.
Yeah, that's how long it took Sage to realize the prize was patient. His love never wavered and he was always just a calla away.
KD was that guy. That brother's best friend that's always off limits until he's the chaser and you trying to get caught.
But after her baby daddy tries to take everything from her and KD shows up again to bail her out in more ways than one, their secret marriage gets exposed.
And she finally digresses to the truth she's been fighting for over 10 years...she loves and deserves her husband.
August 6, 2026
Loved It
Jaylen was the absolute worse but what made me happy is that he and Becky aren't together anymore. The winch talked to much for me. She's not pregnant now tho..ha ha! She don’t want none of Sage fr fr.
Loved how Sage handled everything. She made Boss moves in spite of all Becky sneakily did to destroy her. I don't think Becky wants any more smoke from Sage!! It was hard for Sage to open up to her family because she feared of disappointing them again. KD was ready for all the smoke behind Sage and moved accordingly. I loved the way he loved on her. Glad they finally got it together and opened real love and happiness for their family. Very good read!!!!!
Jaylen was the absolute worse but what made me happy is that he and Becky aren't together anymore. The winch talked to much for me. She's not pregnant now tho..ha ha! She don’t want none of Sage fr fr.
Loved how Sage handled everything. She made Boss moves in spite of all Becky sneakily did to destroy her. I don't think Becky wants any more smoke from Sage!! It was hard for Sage to open up to her family because she feared of disappointing them again. KD was ready for all the smoke behind Sage and moved accordingly. I loved the way he loved on her. Glad they finally got it together and opened real love and happiness for their family. Very good read!!!!!
August 8, 2026
You Can't Out Run Love
Tatum, as always your stories are so fun. When I say I loved the way you gave Sage such an uncomfortable experience in her life. Sometimes we do things just not to have someone be able to say I told you so. Even when we know we should have gone about the situation in another way. I love the love KD had. Thanks for giving us a bit of Bash, I love, love, love him. Good read🤗🤗🤗🤗
Tatum, as always your stories are so fun. When I say I loved the way you gave Sage such an uncomfortable experience in her life. Sometimes we do things just not to have someone be able to say I told you so. Even when we know we should have gone about the situation in another way. I love the love KD had. Thanks for giving us a bit of Bash, I love, love, love him. Good read🤗🤗🤗🤗
August 3, 2026
Tatum James does it again
Listen the plots be twisting. I was not expecting any of this at all. Im so glad that it was so unpredictable. I also appreciate it wasn't a slow burn. I mean technically but not really 🤣. Anyway this was definitely a good read and for me will be a reread.
Listen the plots be twisting. I was not expecting any of this at all. Im so glad that it was so unpredictable. I also appreciate it wasn't a slow burn. I mean technically but not really 🤣. Anyway this was definitely a good read and for me will be a reread.
August 4, 2026
Ms Tatum James I’ve always been a fan but baby this book was AMAZING!!!! I want more just like this lol Psalm has been a favorite MMC for me for a while but Klever “KD” Davis has taken the #1 spot!! He loved Sage down and showed that with his words and action. They were freakyyyyy lol and I loved it!!!! I can’t wait to see where you take us next!!!!
August 24, 2026
KD & Sage✨️✨️All ❤️
Tatum......OMG!! You already know✨️✨️✨️✔️👀..Listen...KD....my guy...Let me get into it. Sage ...you had to go through this. However, when she pulled up to the house...I was on her side. I love her Dad and Brother. KD was her man...no wait her husband. I almost fell out👀👌🏾. Sage was good she directed her anger toward the coward. However, little prego was doing the most. Anyways moving on👍🏾.Sage got her husband. KD wasn't having it no other way. Loved it ✨️✨️Loved it✨️✨️
Tatum......OMG!! You already know✨️✨️✨️✔️👀..Listen...KD....my guy...Let me get into it. Sage ...you had to go through this. However, when she pulled up to the house...I was on her side. I love her Dad and Brother. KD was her man...no wait her husband. I almost fell out👀👌🏾. Sage was good she directed her anger toward the coward. However, little prego was doing the most. Anyways moving on👍🏾.Sage got her husband. KD wasn't having it no other way. Loved it ✨️✨️Loved it✨️✨️
September 7, 2026
Whew! My girl Sage had so much pain from her past that she chose to stay with a man who never wanted her over the one who was going to choose her every single time no matter what. I'm so glad life and bad decisions forced Sage back into Klever's arms where she belonged. Jay wasn't worth anything and he got off way too easy. Perhaps his karma is having to watch Sage live the soft life and have their son raised with the man who had no problem kicking his behind. Klever may have been a few years younger but he operated like he was much older. His love for Sage never wavered. He was just waiting for her to come on home and gave her the best and spiciest welcome once she did!
August 5, 2026
Dominated!
BDE is definitely what describes Klever. Jade was crazy as hell for even attempting to keep that man a secret! I wish there was a scene to read about Rebecca getting beat up at the hospital or something, she tap danced on my last nerves. This book was everything. I wish there was more to read. Here’s to another one Tatum James!
BDE is definitely what describes Klever. Jade was crazy as hell for even attempting to keep that man a secret! I wish there was a scene to read about Rebecca getting beat up at the hospital or something, she tap danced on my last nerves. This book was everything. I wish there was more to read. Here’s to another one Tatum James!
August 5, 2026
I ate this book in one sitting and I low-key wanna read it again. I love the plot twist never heard anything like that before and I loved every bit of it. The domination he had over her was real literally did anything for her to keep her happy. Tatum is that girl I love everything she does ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 8, 2026
love it
This was cute and quick read. I loved everything about KS. Princess as ge calls her really got on my nerves with the bull, but it be that way even in rea world. Jaylen and that secretary deserves all the karma it can hold. Tatum writes these beautiful books about love, romance, and redemption. Whew please read.🔥🌷
This was cute and quick read. I loved everything about KS. Princess as ge calls her really got on my nerves with the bull, but it be that way even in rea world. Jaylen and that secretary deserves all the karma it can hold. Tatum writes these beautiful books about love, romance, and redemption. Whew please read.🔥🌷
August 9, 2026
Modern Day Joseph waiting 10 years
10 years- the MMC always knew she was for him. The FMC cared to much about what others thought. As the sating goes " what one man won't do another one will.
10 years- the MMC always knew she was for him. The FMC cared to much about what others thought. As the sating goes " what one man won't do another one will.
August 12, 2026
Loved
I want to see more of Sage and KD! Jalen was trifling. Wow, that secret marriage had to come out some way. I only hoped that Sage truly knew her worth and what she brought to the table. KD is that man though, make no mistake he knows what he wants!
I want to see more of Sage and KD! Jalen was trifling. Wow, that secret marriage had to come out some way. I only hoped that Sage truly knew her worth and what she brought to the table. KD is that man though, make no mistake he knows what he wants!
August 22, 2026
Black love
A beautifully emotional second-chance romance filled with heartbreak, longing, and the kind of love that refuses to die. Sage and Klever’s story pulled me in from the very beginning, especially the years of regret, missed chances, and undeniable chemistry between them. Klever’s unwavering devotion and Sage’s journey of rebuilding herself made this an especially satisfying read. Dramatic, heartfelt, and packed with emotion, this is a second-chance romance that will stay with you long after the final page.
A beautifully emotional second-chance romance filled with heartbreak, longing, and the kind of love that refuses to die. Sage and Klever’s story pulled me in from the very beginning, especially the years of regret, missed chances, and undeniable chemistry between them. Klever’s unwavering devotion and Sage’s journey of rebuilding herself made this an especially satisfying read. Dramatic, heartfelt, and packed with emotion, this is a second-chance romance that will stay with you long after the final page.
September 1, 2026
Sir
I love a good secret marriage, dom/sub situation and this was really cute and straight to the point. It’s crazy how a Becky can always try to ruin something and get away with it smh! Glad Sage got her forever with KD!
I love a good secret marriage, dom/sub situation and this was really cute and straight to the point. It’s crazy how a Becky can always try to ruin something and get away with it smh! Glad Sage got her forever with KD!
August 6, 2026
This book kept me on the edge of my seat
Ohh… all the twist and turns. The plot twist! I didn’t expect that with KD and Sage. I’m glad her brother and father were cool about everything. I loved their happy ending! Wish the book was longer. I enjoyed reading about Sage and KD.
Ohh… all the twist and turns. The plot twist! I didn’t expect that with KD and Sage. I’m glad her brother and father were cool about everything. I loved their happy ending! Wish the book was longer. I enjoyed reading about Sage and KD.
August 7, 2026
Yes Yes Yes
Sage & KD love story is very unconditional. I loved every page! Sage had so much childhood trauma that she made irrational decisions. KD stayed down waiting on his wife. This book was sooooo good!
Sage & KD love story is very unconditional. I loved every page! Sage had so much childhood trauma that she made irrational decisions. KD stayed down waiting on his wife. This book was sooooo good!
August 8, 2026
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Loved it beautiful amazing characters chemistry was off the chain loved it from beginning to end 🙌🏾🙌🏾🫶🏽👏🏾✊🏽great read!loved it loved loved it
Loved it beautiful amazing characters chemistry was off the chain loved it from beginning to end 🙌🏾🙌🏾🫶🏽👏🏾✊🏽great read!loved it loved loved it
August 9, 2026
JD and Sage
Sage forced something to work that was never meant to be! Sometimes the one you are running from is really where you need to be! A great read!
Sage forced something to work that was never meant to be! Sometimes the one you are running from is really where you need to be! A great read!
August 11, 2026
Awesome !
What a remarkable story. I laughed , cried. Both because it is so well written. First time reading author , great writing. Spending time loving the characters, good and the rotten ones. Love s man who knows what he wants.
What a remarkable story. I laughed , cried. Both because it is so well written. First time reading author , great writing. Spending time loving the characters, good and the rotten ones. Love s man who knows what he wants.
August 5, 2026
I loved everything about this Story. KD definitely had BDE and didn't play about his Princess. I need more of Sebastian.
August 4, 2026
Dominate
Love that Sage was able to bounce back and really flex on Jaylen! KD was such a stand up guy and patient with her.
Love that Sage was able to bounce back and really flex on Jaylen! KD was such a stand up guy and patient with her.
August 11, 2026
perfect!
This was so good! I wanted moreeee. Its a quick read but feels like a complete story with a lot packed in without feeling rushed!
This was so good! I wanted moreeee. Its a quick read but feels like a complete story with a lot packed in without feeling rushed!
August 23, 2026
Super Cute
That man didn’t play about his Sage, baby! Loved that for her. My girl definitely didn’t do enough, but I digress lol. She won in the end.
That man didn’t play about his Sage, baby! Loved that for her. My girl definitely didn’t do enough, but I digress lol. She won in the end.
August 16, 2026
Great read
KD was everything Sage needed. This was a good book that definitely held my attention . I’m looking forward to reading more.
KD was everything Sage needed. This was a good book that definitely held my attention . I’m looking forward to reading more.
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