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Say You Won't Let Go
After losing her husband in a tragic incident, Wesley goes into hiding from her father with the man he sent to rescue her. Vowing to never return to her controlling father’s hold, she begs her savior to be her protector. It didn’t take long before she realizes that she traded one prison for another.
Tragedy and loss were just another part of Amaze Johnson’s family legacy. Wanting to leave his families illicit dealings and dangerous encounters behind to pursue his forbidden love cost him everything. When his complicated relationship with his father ends with the key the questions that have plagued him with being revealed, Maze’s quest for vengeance begins.
The two characters come together in a haunting tale of love and redemption. Can true love stand the test of time through secrets, lies, and even death?
Tragedy and loss were just another part of Amaze Johnson’s family legacy. Wanting to leave his families illicit dealings and dangerous encounters behind to pursue his forbidden love cost him everything. When his complicated relationship with his father ends with the key the questions that have plagued him with being revealed, Maze’s quest for vengeance begins.
The two characters come together in a haunting tale of love and redemption. Can true love stand the test of time through secrets, lies, and even death?
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2024
About the author
Tatum James
67 books683 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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October 5, 2024
My heart broke for Amaze after learning how he lost his wife. 💔 He was devastated, searching high and low for those responsible for her death, ready to avenge her. 🥹 When his father dies, he leaves behind secrets that infuriate Amaze and put him on the fast track to war! While searching for his target he finds the last person on earth he expects to see. What the hell? Am I dreaming? 🤯
Wesley is just coasting through life for the sake of her son. She hates the life that she has with Galvin but is trapped in his prison. When she is snatched while out with Galvin on the town, she can't believe who has taken her! It can't be right? 👀
After the nonbelief wears off for both, the doubt begins to rise. Did she set me up? Did he know where I was all this time, and didn't save me? When the realization sets in that their manipulative, and selfish fathers put this all in motion, they are both livid, but quickly fall right back into the groove. There is fifteen years to make up for, and they are ready to collect. This was a different type of storyline that I really enjoyed. However, I hope there is more. Cause you really didn't end it like that right????? 👀
Wesley is just coasting through life for the sake of her son. She hates the life that she has with Galvin but is trapped in his prison. When she is snatched while out with Galvin on the town, she can't believe who has taken her! It can't be right? 👀
After the nonbelief wears off for both, the doubt begins to rise. Did she set me up? Did he know where I was all this time, and didn't save me? When the realization sets in that their manipulative, and selfish fathers put this all in motion, they are both livid, but quickly fall right back into the groove. There is fifteen years to make up for, and they are ready to collect. This was a different type of storyline that I really enjoyed. However, I hope there is more. Cause you really didn't end it like that right????? 👀
October 5, 2024
Gold
Good read. Overall I feel saw for Wes and Amaze. Such wasted time. Anthony is blessed to have met Amaze finally.
Good read. Overall I feel saw for Wes and Amaze. Such wasted time. Anthony is blessed to have met Amaze finally.
October 25, 2024
AMAZing
I loved turning every page of this book. It always amazes me when adults want to make life decisions for their grown children. I understand we as parents want the best for our children but they have to make their own way. AMAZE and WESLEY'S story pulls at your heart strings and tells you that soul ties are real!! Great story. Brava 📚❤️🎉
I loved turning every page of this book. It always amazes me when adults want to make life decisions for their grown children. I understand we as parents want the best for our children but they have to make their own way. AMAZE and WESLEY'S story pulls at your heart strings and tells you that soul ties are real!! Great story. Brava 📚❤️🎉
March 20, 2025
Love is LOVE!!
This is my first read by the author and I loved it! One thing this read tells you is you should never play with a man world or his heart!!
Maze didn’t want the life his father wanted him to have so he wondered off to do his own thing - college professor and he love it! The only thing he agreed on was running the shop until his father took his last breathe.. In this process he was loving and in love with his high school sweetheart and married her after graduating from college only to be ambushed and almost unalived by his and her father who assumed his and Maze father plan was successful- 🫣 but boy were they wrong 🤣! Finding out the only had my guy going ham on anyone that boy in bid way! But once the truth was revealed, the way this man was coming needing Wes was like no other! Then to find out he had a son! Listen this man is not playing with anyone at all!
Wesley heart only belonged to one man and one man only - Maze! My heart hurt to learn she was told the he was no longer amongst the living and he was told the same about her, only to find out fifteen years later it was all a lie. The length people will go to hurt those they are to love for their own gain. My heart went out to Wes as she was abuse by her father so he can gain the power he has! Honestly I don’t think I could be forced into an arranged marriage! I’m just saying! Oh but when the truth is out Wes does what needs to be done for the safety of herself and son Ant!
Listen the way Maze told her she was free and get herself together because he’s coming for his wife as his life has been in shambles since she been out of it! Then the way he let Ant know that he got him was everything to me!
Definitely can’t wait to get into the update on Wes and Amaze! The time has come for me to get into this author catalog!
This is my first read by the author and I loved it! One thing this read tells you is you should never play with a man world or his heart!!
Maze didn’t want the life his father wanted him to have so he wondered off to do his own thing - college professor and he love it! The only thing he agreed on was running the shop until his father took his last breathe.. In this process he was loving and in love with his high school sweetheart and married her after graduating from college only to be ambushed and almost unalived by his and her father who assumed his and Maze father plan was successful- 🫣 but boy were they wrong 🤣! Finding out the only had my guy going ham on anyone that boy in bid way! But once the truth was revealed, the way this man was coming needing Wes was like no other! Then to find out he had a son! Listen this man is not playing with anyone at all!
Wesley heart only belonged to one man and one man only - Maze! My heart hurt to learn she was told the he was no longer amongst the living and he was told the same about her, only to find out fifteen years later it was all a lie. The length people will go to hurt those they are to love for their own gain. My heart went out to Wes as she was abuse by her father so he can gain the power he has! Honestly I don’t think I could be forced into an arranged marriage! I’m just saying! Oh but when the truth is out Wes does what needs to be done for the safety of herself and son Ant!
Listen the way Maze told her she was free and get herself together because he’s coming for his wife as his life has been in shambles since she been out of it! Then the way he let Ant know that he got him was everything to me!
Definitely can’t wait to get into the update on Wes and Amaze! The time has come for me to get into this author catalog!
March 22, 2025
That kind of love....
Ms. James, this plot is amazing, Wesley and Amaze are a couple that should be together. You know the love was real when it was still strong as the day they fell fifteen years prior. Their hearts and souls never met another person to connect with. The "nightmares" that Wesley was having was so vivid until she sort of reimagined Amaze back in her life. Amaze and Wesley both needed to heal from the deep seeded scars their fathers left behind. If there is such a thing as an evil meter, both fathers are on the highest portion of it. The mercury is leaking out at this point. It was refreshing when the truth came to the light because Amaze gained double for his troubles. He got to add Anthony on his family tree and in his heart. Amaze, Wesley, and Anthony will eventually live at one residence as one happy family. That alone makes this read worth the while.
Ms. James, this kind of love that Amaze and Wesley had come around rarely. However, with the secret unfolding, Amaze was able to rekindle with the love of his life. This novella was short but packed a heavy punch. I would love to read more on Amaze, Wesley, and Anthony. Will the family expand? Is Anthony going to become a member of the bike club?
Ms. James, this plot is amazing, Wesley and Amaze are a couple that should be together. You know the love was real when it was still strong as the day they fell fifteen years prior. Their hearts and souls never met another person to connect with. The "nightmares" that Wesley was having was so vivid until she sort of reimagined Amaze back in her life. Amaze and Wesley both needed to heal from the deep seeded scars their fathers left behind. If there is such a thing as an evil meter, both fathers are on the highest portion of it. The mercury is leaking out at this point. It was refreshing when the truth came to the light because Amaze gained double for his troubles. He got to add Anthony on his family tree and in his heart. Amaze, Wesley, and Anthony will eventually live at one residence as one happy family. That alone makes this read worth the while.
Ms. James, this kind of love that Amaze and Wesley had come around rarely. However, with the secret unfolding, Amaze was able to rekindle with the love of his life. This novella was short but packed a heavy punch. I would love to read more on Amaze, Wesley, and Anthony. Will the family expand? Is Anthony going to become a member of the bike club?
March 16, 2025
Who doesn't love a 2nd chance love story?!
From the very first page, Say You Won’t Let Go pulls you into a whirlwind of love, loss, and the kind of pain that reshapes a person. Amaze thought he had life figured out—he was finishing college, deeply in love, and ready to carve his own path away from his father’s motorcycle club. But fate had other plans. When his wife is presumed dead, his world shatters, leaving him cold, hardened, and consumed by revenge for the next 15 years.
Wesley, on the other hand, had given her heart fully to Amaze, believing that marrying him would solve everything. But one explosion later, she’s thrown into a life of uncertainty, forced into hiding, and living in constant fear. For over a decade, she’s had no control over her future—until a twist of fate pushes her back onto a path she never saw coming.
This book is a fast-paced, emotional rollercoaster that keeps you wanting more. The tension, the angst, and the slow unraveling of Amaze and Wesley’s journey had me completely hooked. Their story isn’t just about rekindling love; it’s about survival, healing, and figuring out if love can truly conquer the damage life has dealt them.
From the very first page, Say You Won’t Let Go pulls you into a whirlwind of love, loss, and the kind of pain that reshapes a person. Amaze thought he had life figured out—he was finishing college, deeply in love, and ready to carve his own path away from his father’s motorcycle club. But fate had other plans. When his wife is presumed dead, his world shatters, leaving him cold, hardened, and consumed by revenge for the next 15 years.
Wesley, on the other hand, had given her heart fully to Amaze, believing that marrying him would solve everything. But one explosion later, she’s thrown into a life of uncertainty, forced into hiding, and living in constant fear. For over a decade, she’s had no control over her future—until a twist of fate pushes her back onto a path she never saw coming.
This book is a fast-paced, emotional rollercoaster that keeps you wanting more. The tension, the angst, and the slow unraveling of Amaze and Wesley’s journey had me completely hooked. Their story isn’t just about rekindling love; it’s about survival, healing, and figuring out if love can truly conquer the damage life has dealt them.
October 6, 2024
Maze and Wesley
It was a nice visit with Maze and Wesley to see them get a happy ending. Fifteen years was a long time to be apart and still be 'in love' with your ex. I guess it's possible. The fact that Wesley stayed with Galvin even when he abused her was a no go for me. One lick is enough for me. Overall, the revisit was a good read.
It was a nice visit with Maze and Wesley to see them get a happy ending. Fifteen years was a long time to be apart and still be 'in love' with your ex. I guess it's possible. The fact that Wesley stayed with Galvin even when he abused her was a no go for me. One lick is enough for me. Overall, the revisit was a good read.
October 4, 2024
I loved it! Gavin and Wes dad made me sick while reading this! Amaze baby Amaze, was everything. I want more of them in the future!
October 5, 2024
Interesting
A thug whose educated and the betrayal they lived glad they reclaimed what was lost. It was good quick read for the weekend. Loved the mature characters
A thug whose educated and the betrayal they lived glad they reclaimed what was lost. It was good quick read for the weekend. Loved the mature characters
October 6, 2024
Amazing 😍 👏🏾 🤩
Loved it🥰🥰🥰my emotions. This story was simply amazing. I couldn't put it down. I loved it the plot and twisted they find each other he was definitely book 😍 bae
Loved it🥰🥰🥰my emotions. This story was simply amazing. I couldn't put it down. I loved it the plot and twisted they find each other he was definitely book 😍 bae
October 6, 2024
Shadows
Losing the love of your life not knowing where the source of danger or who’s patron or foe. The unknown of where death is larking is the most difficult part in life.
Losing the love of your life not knowing where the source of danger or who’s patron or foe. The unknown of where death is larking is the most difficult part in life.
March 18, 2025
AMAZING
This book was great… It drew me in within the first couple of pages. Galvin was my least favorite character. My heart went out to the Maze and Wes.. Just proves that what’s meant to be will be.
This book was great… It drew me in within the first couple of pages. Galvin was my least favorite character. My heart went out to the Maze and Wes.. Just proves that what’s meant to be will be.
March 17, 2025
whew
Yassssssss. Loved this one!!!!!!
I’m obsessed with everything Tatum James puts out. This was sooooo good. I was not expecting that twist!!!!
Can’t wait to read part two!!!!! Rooting for their family!!!!
Yassssssss. Loved this one!!!!!!
I’m obsessed with everything Tatum James puts out. This was sooooo good. I was not expecting that twist!!!!
Can’t wait to read part two!!!!! Rooting for their family!!!!
March 15, 2025
Whew! I don’t know who my heart broke more for Amaze or Wesley. Both of their backstories hurt my feelings because them fathers were a piece of work. I can’t wait for them to finally get together and be a family. With all they have been through they both deserve a happy ending
March 13, 2025
Amaze and Wesley, Love Over The Years
This was a very interesting story, but I was happy to see a happy ending for a couple that families didn’t want to see!!!…
I hope there is more for this couple now that a man that wasn’t a husband is out of the picture!!!…A son who is reunited with his father!!!…I’m sure Galvin knew he was raising Amaze’s son!!!…
This was a very interesting story, but I was happy to see a happy ending for a couple that families didn’t want to see!!!…
I hope there is more for this couple now that a man that wasn’t a husband is out of the picture!!!…A son who is reunited with his father!!!…I’m sure Galvin knew he was raising Amaze’s son!!!…
March 15, 2025
Death Do Us Part
Since book two is out I thought it was best that I read the first one. Love this couple and can't wait to start the second book.
Since book two is out I thought it was best that I read the first one. Love this couple and can't wait to start the second book.
February 17, 2025
Really cute
I loved the way this story unfolded. It was done in such a beautiful way. I’m enjoying the catalog she has and can’t wait to read the next one.
I loved the way this story unfolded. It was done in such a beautiful way. I’m enjoying the catalog she has and can’t wait to read the next one.
March 9, 2025
Now baby!! This story touched my heart because how do you function after losing a loved one with no closure. I felt for Amaze! They didn’t have to do him like that. But he was determined to get his revenge but when he was thrown a curve ball he didn’t know what to do or think. And poor Wesley her daddy was a pos smh 🤦🏾♀️ He treated her so wrong smh the only good thing she had was her son that kept her going. But I still have questions lol can’t wait for the next part
March 10, 2025
Still mine
Okay, wait. Did I miss a book prior to this one, because, dang. Amaze was on a mission, and I believe I should have read about his mayhem. I have to do some digging now because this was good as a mystery solved, but there has to be a prelude.
Okay, wait. Did I miss a book prior to this one, because, dang. Amaze was on a mission, and I believe I should have read about his mayhem. I have to do some digging now because this was good as a mystery solved, but there has to be a prelude.
March 10, 2025
I feel you in my spirit.
This book kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. I wanna a love like Amaze and Wesley.
This book kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. I wanna a love like Amaze and Wesley.
October 10, 2024
Say you won’t let go
This was an interesting novella. While I was able to figure out the plot and what happened by the second chapter, I was still intrigued to figure out how Amaze and Wesley would reunite. Their fathers wear a piece of work and beyond diabolical with what they did to keep these two apart and I felt bad for them both in finding out everything they had been told about the other and their lives since they were torn apart was a lie. I did appreciate the inferred happily ever after with the epilogue, it I also would have liked a longer book to see more of Amaze and Wesley after they reunited.
This was an interesting novella. While I was able to figure out the plot and what happened by the second chapter, I was still intrigued to figure out how Amaze and Wesley would reunite. Their fathers wear a piece of work and beyond diabolical with what they did to keep these two apart and I felt bad for them both in finding out everything they had been told about the other and their lives since they were torn apart was a lie. I did appreciate the inferred happily ever after with the epilogue, it I also would have liked a longer book to see more of Amaze and Wesley after they reunited.
October 14, 2024
Amaze and Wesley!!
Manipulation caused Amaze and Wesley to be separated for 15 years. Fate brought them back together again. You could feel the love that Amaze and Wesley still had for each other even though they had been separated for such a long time. I'm glad that they didn't let the lies that they were told come between them after they were reunited. It goes to show that true love will prevail despite the circumstances. I didn't feel sorry for Galvin at all because he deserved what happened to him and more. This was a quick read full of lies and deceit with Amaze and Wesley's love winning in the end.
Manipulation caused Amaze and Wesley to be separated for 15 years. Fate brought them back together again. You could feel the love that Amaze and Wesley still had for each other even though they had been separated for such a long time. I'm glad that they didn't let the lies that they were told come between them after they were reunited. It goes to show that true love will prevail despite the circumstances. I didn't feel sorry for Galvin at all because he deserved what happened to him and more. This was a quick read full of lies and deceit with Amaze and Wesley's love winning in the end.
October 14, 2024
Maze and Wes 🫶🏾
This was a quick read but was packed with so much. I felt bad for Wes being caught in Gavin’s mess not knowing who she really was. Once her identify was revealed I was floored this was such a beautiful reunion regardless of the how and why? Although it gave everything I still wanted more 🫶🏾 👏🏾
This was a quick read but was packed with so much. I felt bad for Wes being caught in Gavin’s mess not knowing who she really was. Once her identify was revealed I was floored this was such a beautiful reunion regardless of the how and why? Although it gave everything I still wanted more 🫶🏾 👏🏾
October 18, 2024
Cute!!
I loved Wes and Maze’s second chance story!! I can relate to the controlling parent thing, but their father’s took it to another level!! And I am so happy Wes stop acting like a victim and gave Galvan what he deserved!! Tatum James you have done it again!!😍
I loved Wes and Maze’s second chance story!! I can relate to the controlling parent thing, but their father’s took it to another level!! And I am so happy Wes stop acting like a victim and gave Galvan what he deserved!! Tatum James you have done it again!!😍
October 18, 2024
Amaze and Wesley
She was a housewife a prisoner in her own home, that dreamed of the past regularly. He was a professor and a biker! He was haunted by his past! When you truly love someone you never forget them! Death can’t keep you from them! A great read!
She was a housewife a prisoner in her own home, that dreamed of the past regularly. He was a professor and a biker! He was haunted by his past! When you truly love someone you never forget them! Death can’t keep you from them! A great read!
December 8, 2024
Crazy
Wow them fathers were the worst. I really need to know what happened to Wes father. I think he need to be dealt with. Galvin got what he had coming. I'm so happy that they were able to find love again.
Wow them fathers were the worst. I really need to know what happened to Wes father. I think he need to be dealt with. Galvin got what he had coming. I'm so happy that they were able to find love again.
October 27, 2024
Nice Work
So glad that this was a standalone. I’m glad that Amaze and Wesley got a second chance at love. It was a nice quick read.
So glad that this was a standalone. I’m glad that Amaze and Wesley got a second chance at love. It was a nice quick read.
December 28, 2024
Second Chance
Marriage in trouble
Family drama
Say You Won't Let Go was all the things - just too short!!! I wanted more .... 💕🔥
Marriage in trouble
Family drama
Say You Won't Let Go was all the things - just too short!!! I wanted more .... 💕🔥
March 29, 2025
Amaze and Wesley
This was a good read, but I found it kind of tragic. This entire time, two souls that obviously belonged together spent 15 years in torture thinking the other one was dead. How do you reconcile that for 15 years, you lived in a hell built by the people who ho were supposed to have your back. I think it was as extra hard for Amaze because he not only lost his wife for that time, but he never got to experience so many of his sons firsts. At least Wesley did give him the real about who his father was. I mean Gavin couldn't have seriously believed that boy was his son, unless Wesley was immediately dropping it low for him after "losing her husband??" Well, off to see how things pan out for this family in the book Amaze. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
This was a good read, but I found it kind of tragic. This entire time, two souls that obviously belonged together spent 15 years in torture thinking the other one was dead. How do you reconcile that for 15 years, you lived in a hell built by the people who ho were supposed to have your back. I think it was as extra hard for Amaze because he not only lost his wife for that time, but he never got to experience so many of his sons firsts. At least Wesley did give him the real about who his father was. I mean Gavin couldn't have seriously believed that boy was his son, unless Wesley was immediately dropping it low for him after "losing her husband??" Well, off to see how things pan out for this family in the book Amaze. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
February 27, 2025
Loved this...
Damn...I still got questions but this was hella good. Not them being trucked for 15 years that each other was dead and then meeting like that I the end...so is the daddy gone get got cause I need to know that, he was in on that shit and I need him to pay. But I loved that their love literally spanned more than a decade. Seeing Wesley literally dream about him and the dreams were vivid was so powerful, like having a love that is indescribable and u yielding is such a beautiful thing. Galvin yeah ur ass got what u deserved...and I'm happy Wesley was the one to do it...
Damn...I still got questions but this was hella good. Not them being trucked for 15 years that each other was dead and then meeting like that I the end...so is the daddy gone get got cause I need to know that, he was in on that shit and I need him to pay. But I loved that their love literally spanned more than a decade. Seeing Wesley literally dream about him and the dreams were vivid was so powerful, like having a love that is indescribable and u yielding is such a beautiful thing. Galvin yeah ur ass got what u deserved...and I'm happy Wesley was the one to do it...
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