“Love is savage, love is blind, love is something they may not find…”Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in a battered trailer, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. One day, she fell down The Elite Kings’ rabbit hole. Sucked into a dark vortex of lies, hate, and deceit, and spat out by money, glitz, and power.There were things this little girl didn’t know, things she was about … know, things she was about to find out and secrets that have been kept from her. Those secrets were guarded by the boys that were about to smash her world open and tear it all apart…
He may be a Malum, but she is a Stuprum, born into this world but neglected by the choice of her mother. Her eyes may not glisten with stars, but they roar with fire, and when she finally reaches her peak, it’s that same fire that will burn.
Them.
All.
Down.
My name is Tillie Stuprum, and my story is not like the rest.
Everything she thought she knew is a fabricated version of the truth. I’m Nate Riverside-Malum, the one your girl whispers about to her friends and whose initials are scratched into your back. Her story is not like the rest of them, because her story is dead.
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And with a bang, we are thrusted back into the Elite Kings world with Nate and Tillie and OMG the raw power and emotions behind this story! They will grip you and rip you in two. You want to rage and scream but you also want to swoon with how Nate can be with Tillie. As always with these guys, there are so many twists and turns and what just happened moments that will leave your jaw on the floor. My heart broke during this first part of this story. The pain that both Nate and Tillie endure.
Overall, the push and pull in this story is magnetic and honestly there is no words to use to really describe what happened in this book without giving a spoiler. It is one of those books, along with all the other Elite Kings books prior, that you have to read and feel the zing that Jones gives you with her words. They are tortured and twisted with romance threaded through. The ending of course is a head spinner and honestly, I AM DYING FOR PART TWO!!! Bring it on!!!
This book is a wildly suspenseful ride full of moments that will shock you and make you cringe. It is not for the faint of heart but if you have read any other work by this author you will know that it is worth every minute of it.
Page after page left me second guessing everyone and everything that was said and done. Lines were constantly blurred and half truths or lies were spewed throughout. In my opinion, this may be the best book that Amo has written yet. It left me raw and broken, and most of the time, without much hope but the rare glimpses of it left me going. The way it ended has me filled with anxiety waiting to see what happens next.
This book is a wildly suspenseful ride full of moments that will shock you and make you cringe. It is not for the faint of heart but if you have read any other work by this author you will know that it is worth every minute of it.
Page after page left me second guessing everyone and everything that was said and done. Lines were constantly blurred and half truths or lies were spewed throughout. In my opinion, this may be the best book that Amo has written yet. It left me raw and broken, and most of the time, without much hope but the rare glimpses of it left me going. The way it ended has me filled with anxiety waiting to see what happens next.
What Just Happened?! I think I said that throughout the whole book. Amo Jones sure knows how to give you whiplash because about the time you think you know what’s going on she throws another WTF at you. So, be ready for one hot and crazy ride. I’m definitely sitting on pins and needles waiting for the next book.
I need more!!
Wickedly unique. Amo Jones never ceases to pull me into her enigmatic reads having me addicted by page one. MALUM is he 4th book the the Elite Kings series. This is Nate and Tillie’s story!!
What can I say…I’m blown away…AGAIN! Nate was always the care free jokester in my mind. Always quick with a joke and ready for a party. We see a darker side of him in this book.
Tillie was so enamored with Nate. He was different with her until s**t went down that made her leave and left him a little broken.
She’s back and everyone better watch the eff out! She’s not the same girl and after what goes down in this book, both Tillie and Nate are left shattered. I still think everything happens for a reason and these two are soooo meant to be.
I can’t wait for the next book to see if all their broken pieces fit into each other or if there is still some breaking to be had. We shall see.
5 Dark, twisty, heart broken, what did I just read stars!!!
The Elite Kings world has long been one of my most favorite places to travel since the first book, and I don’t know that any other place in my reading world can or will top it EVER. It’s a world so maniacally, strategically, and carefully constructed that you never know what’s around each bend, and you may cringe beyond your limits, but you will always be left begging to return each and every time. They say there’s a fine line between love and hate, and that line is one that Tillie and Nate traipse on, smashing everything in their path, including themselves. Chilling, dizzying, heady, intoxicating, ethereal, and just plain mind twisting, I’m always left dazed, winded, yet completely and utterly satiated and salivating for the next installment. If you love hearts and flowers do not jump in, heed the warnings. But if you are addicted to the rush, the unknown, the feeling of your stomach dropping as if you’re sitting on a roller coaster for weeks on repeat, then this will be your saving grace. Each book lays the groundwork for finding out more and more, and I can’t even describe how one day I plan to re-read the entire series in it’s completion and revel in the masterpiece that it is. I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
After reading the first three books in the Elite Kings series, I knew without a doubt that I had to read this book. Nate’s character was so mysterious, and he had this secret side of him that I was dying to discover. This book begins to unravel those secrets, but even more questions and twists are added along the way.
Nate and Tillie are far from the couple they were before. Things have changed, expectations are different, and truths are slowly being revealed. These two are bonded, but their relationship isn’t what it seems.
I cannot get enough of this series. Yes, this book ends on a cliffhanger, but that just means I get to have more of these two! And let me tell you…the ending will leave you reeling and needing the next book immediately.
-An Arc was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.-
I’m so freaking emotionally drained that I can’t find the right words to describe this book… My head and heart are completely messed up…
I thought I knew what to expect from Amo Jones. Well… The author decided to prove to me that I was wrong. What is MALUM for me? One big emotional surprise. And even though I feel like I’m going to bleed out right now I have to bow down to Amo… Because in creating this story, the author has outdone herself, and the hole she left in my heart can’t be quickly patched.
MALUM is the story of Tillie Stuprum and Nate Riverside-Malum. But this is not a love story. It’s chaos. A whirlwind of emotions, mysteries, darkness and lust. The main characters prove to us that we only thought we knew them. Each page reveals new layers, both in terms of characters and the story around which the entire plot revolves. Every twist and turn is unexpected and deprives of breath. During the reading I was an emotional wreck and the fact that my e-reader is still in one piece is a miracle. Because I wanted to smash it against the wall a couple of times. Nothing in this book was as I expected.
Although Nate always seemed to me the most laid-back member of The Elite Kings, he’s also the most lethal. And even when for the most of the book I wanted to slap him and spit in his face, I can’t deny that he also aroused in me the most primitive instincts that made me want to climb him like a tree and use him in all possible ways. Even with the knowledge that the fallout will be deplorable.
Tillie in turn is my favorite heroine from Amo. She’s strong and intelligent. She knows well how to behave in a given situation. She’s the perfect Queen for the King. Although her life is not as privileged as in the case of the rest of the characters in the series, I’m sure that she’ll manage in every situation. I can’t wait for the next part in which I’ll be able to get to know her further actions.
I can’t decide whether Amo deserves bow down or a standing ovation. One thing is certain – MALUM is the best work she has created so far. After reading this story, life will never be the same. Fasten your seatbelts and take a Valium because you’re in for the most insane and emotional ride in your life!
This series keeps getting better and better and with every book you are drawn further down into the intriguing world of the Elite Kings. Malum is no exception. This story was intense, riveting and will completely blow your mind. I was hooked on each word from the beginning and was left screaming and yelling for more by the end.
One thing I love about Amo Jones characters they are all complex yet well-developed. This is Nate and Tillie’s story. You will get whiplash from all their back and forth love/hate banter but you will not be able to turn away. Be prepared to see different sides to Nate in this story and Tillie is now my favorite Amo heroine. I loved her fearlessness, strength and intelligence.
What can you expect from this book…..a roller coaster ride of emotions, hot AF steamy scenes, more mystery and secrets being revealed, spine-tingling and heart-wrenching moments, twists and turns around every corner and that’s just the tip of the ice-berg. There’s so much more I don’t have enough words to accurately describe it all. And then there is that ending. WTF…..OMG……I’m still stunned.
To say I loved this book/series would be an understatement. I’m obsessed with it and after what I just read I don’t see that obsession fading anytime soon. It was well-written and layered and a down-right phenomenal read. Worthy of more than 5 stars and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Money. Power. Love. S*x. Drugs.
Welcome to the life of the filthy rich where questionable morals are not frowned upon and the word boredom is overrated. Are you ready to dive in?
WHAT. THE. F*CK.
Yep, those were my actual words after I finished reading this latest and most anticipated installment in the Elite Kings Club series. My emotions are all over the place. In fact, it is a surprise I can even write this review. I can’t think straight. I was MIND. BLOWN. This author has managed to put my emotions and brain in the blender, whirl it to her heart’s desire until it’s a fine, pureed mess. I was mind f*cked. But, oh so right. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Oh boy, Nate… Nate, Nate, Nate…. I don’t know what to feel. I’ve loved him all throughout the first 3 books but on this one, he made me hate him with vitriolic passion but at the same time fall helplessly, utterly in love with his vulnerability. Like Tillie, we both fell into the rabbit hole, seduced and embraced the darkness that was Nathanial Riverside-Malum.
I thought I was ready. But nuh-uh. The author has proven time and time again how wrong I was. When will I learn? This story has a lot of twists. It will leave you hanging by the thread, wondering aimlessly what just happened, scream bloody murder with frustration but still re-read this (like I did!) and love it with your whole black, dark heart.
A word of advice: be prepared to have your support system ready. Whatever it is that you will need to be able to function after reading this bad boy. I’m telling you, YOU WILL NEED ONE.
Malum Part 1 blew me away. It has taken me a couple of days to process what I had just read. Amo has written a story with edginess, with twists, with intrigued, and with drama. This is book 4 in the “Kings Elite” series. The main characters are Nate and Tillie. They both appear in the first three books of this series. We start where we left off in book 3. Nate and Tillie have a journey to go through. A journey they need to go down because of their circumstances. I don’t want to give any spoilers away by even mentioning things that happen in previous books. All I have to say is this “Malum Part 1” slayed me. I couldn’t put this book down when I started reading it. This book is best when you read the first three before starting this one. Amo will captured the dark romantic in you. Malum Part 2 is next in this series. Will you be ready?
“Good to see he hasn’t changed much,” I mutter under my breath. Madison scoffs, hooking her arm in mine. “Oh, he has changed. He has gotten worse.”- Malum Part 1
Yep, Amo Jones did just what I thought she would do – gave me one of the biggest book hangovers of my life…and a regular hangover because of the copious amounts of alcohol that were needed to get through this book! She will blow your mind – she will take you down all the dark and dirty trails of The Elite Kings all while dangling the charming yet vengeful Nate Malum in front of you. He is every one of my fantasies come true and no matter how broken or bold he is – I still want him!
You may think you know Nate from the first three books in this series….but you don’t. And as much as I love his fun-loving playboy side, there is something much darker lurking in him and when you see it come out, be prepared. I didn’t think I could fall for him any harder than I already had – but I did. I love his possessiveness, his cocky and arrogant attitude, and the confidence in which he runs in his circle of Elite Kings. There were times in this book I wanted to scream at him – I cried, I wanted to throw my Kindle, and punch him in the face. But I have to believe deep down this is how he is meant to be. A Jones is pure evil genius with how she creates and writes her characters, and Nate’s transformation from the playboy to the doting father to the malicious King is absolutely mesmerizing.
Tillie Stuprum… this girl is one of the reasons I have not been able to stop thinking about this book in the past 48 hours. This girl is my queen and I want to be her BFF and rule the Kings and Perdita with her!! She is the perfect match for Nate with her sassy and confident attitude. I love that she doesn’t back down to him. She doesn’t cower. She is bold, fearless, beautiful, and fits right into the mysterious and devious world of the Kings. The past that haunts her has actually become one of her best weapons…she is resilient and her rough edges make her all the more appealing to the King’s world. Her love-hate relationship with Nate is a roller-coaster ride that I am not ready to get off of just yet. Their chemistry is explosive and I love every second they are together – loving or hating each other.
Malum was everything I expected and nothing I expected – in true Elite Kings fashion. A Jones writes this book brilliantly. Each sentence, paragraph and chapter hold significance and you’d better pay attention because SHIT GETS CRAZY! Amo creates this “dream world” where it’s so easy to fall for every character despite their flaws and demons. She makes the darkest and ugliest of traits in them somehow beautiful and alluring, and she pulls in her readers with tempting fantasy-like scenarios that I just can’t get enough of!
Although at times you want to question these young adults’ behavior – this is the world of Amo Jones and every single reason why I fell in love with her writing and stories. This book is a Must-Read, and it will consume your mind long after you’ve finished it…the fantasies, the questions, and the possibilities of what is to come! The world of the Elite Kings is like a drug and I am addicted. Well done once again A Jones! I can’t wait for Part II!!!
My mind is blown and my heart is shattered. What have you done to me Amo Jones???
This is my first ever read from this brilliantly, insanely talented author. I loved every morsel that was fed to me from every page and cannot believe I never read the Elite Kings series before this..
These characters will burn your soul and rip your heart to shreds. I have been absolutely lost for words in how I feel after reading that ending. Every page had my nerves swimming in a pool of anxiety. The chemistry is one helluva of delightful violence and tension. I’m so in awe with this story and cannot wait for part II… yes Amo, I need this part like yesterday.
If you heart desires the blackness like mine does, then get this book, he’ll get this series NOW
HOLY FUDGE CAKE! I knew that when I picked this book up that it was going to be a dark, intense, and freaking fantastic read! Amo Jones is by far one of the best dark romance writers I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Her words draw you in and drown your senses until you are left a broken mess! This book was a mind f*@k. You think you know what’s going to happen and then BAM, it completely catches you off guard.
I won’t go into this book because let’s face it, you all need to get this book and experience it all for yourself. Nate is hot! I like the dangerous aura he possess, there is just something about him that makes me want to lock in him my Badboy book boyfriend vault. Tillie is such a strong heroine, I just love her!
The angst will shred you, the emotions will take over you. I cried, I swore, I wanted to throw my kindle, I never NEVER wanted this book to end. I can not wait for Malum part 2!
4.5 stars for – Malum: Part 1 – book four in The Elite Kings series by Amo Jones. Brace yourself for one intense, emotional and sexy ride by the Queen of WTF! I honestly feel this is some of her best writing to date and hope Part 2 answers all the questions to all the things (at least in only the way Amo knows how). This is Nate’s book and for those who think he was the sweet and funny guy we got to know from Bishop/Madison’s stories you don’t have a clue what we’re dealing with.
This book picks up soon after the crazy ending in book three and while you could technically start the series at this point I highly recommended starting at the beginning and working your way to this current book just to be familiar with the inner workings of The Elite Kings.
Tillie is back with more questions than answers not knowing who to trust or where to turn. With Nate and all the Kings out for blood she is only worried about her little girl not at all caring about past legends or long lost Kings. Can’t wait for Part two next!
Wow! Wow! Wow! I am still wrapping my head around this book.
Malum is a fast moving story filled with twists and turns, heartbreak and tragedy with many players all shifting around in the world of the Kings. It is a perfect combination of intrigue and a complex storyline with a definite dark edge that will definitely keep you on your toes!
Nate is one of the most complicated characters that I have ever read. He is brutal, harsh is a product of the world he lives in and showing weakness is not acceptable and secrets must be kept.
Tillie has been kept in the dark about so many things. She is a major player in this complicated world and has power that she doesn’t even know about or understand and at the same time she has been unraveling a mystery that she doesn’t even know existed, but she now may know too much and everything is not what it seemed.
I am so ready for the next book! Many players have now made their move in the game and I can’t wait to see how this game plays out.
This is literally the first book I have read by Amo. Wow just wow. Grabs your attention right from the beginning and keeps you freaking hooked. I absolutely love her writing.Dark and twisted but some parts are off the charts hot . Tillie is dealing with something she knows nothing about . She ends up running back to Nate to get her daughter back from her sister. But what will happen once that happens? There was a tender mind blowing touching made me want to cry moment in this book. That moment changed the whole story line for me. The ending I wanted to throat punch Nate. I have to know what happens with all these amazing characters.I will definitely be reading more from Amo after this one.
Be still my dead heart because it has been brutally ripped from my chest and is currently lying on the ground in front of my feet after devouring this insane story. The deep intensity behind her words had me wholeheartedly captivated and breathless as I inhaled every intriguing moment. This was only my second Amo Jones experience and I think I might have discovered a new favorite author to add to my never-ending list of one-click authors. She definitely deserves a spot high on the list!
Malum: Part 1 is the fourth book in The Elite Kings’ series by Amo Jones and in my opinion it can be enjoyed as a standalone because this is the first story in the series that I have actually read, but at the same time I recommend starting at the beginning to gain the full experience. I am absolutely in love with all of the characters and I have plans on reading all of the books in this series as soon as I can because I need to know their stories too. If this one managed to obliterate my heart then I have no doubt that the rest of the series will as well and I cannot freaking wait for that!
Nate and Tillie’s beautifully flawed connection is intense and their chemistry is explosively real. Their story pulled hard on my heartstrings and it was nearly impossible to catch my breath as I found myself falling head over heels in love with these two. This was a complicated and tragic story full of emotional heartbreak and betrayal. It was a dark and twisted tale that kept me on the edge on my seat until I reached the end. All I can say is that I need Part 2 soon because I need to know how their story will end!
OMG… I am speechless this book messed me up so much.. Amo Jones has done another mind blowing novel. The story of Nate and Tillie was just so different and mesmerising, also heart breaking especially with the tragedy that they go through, poor them
Moreover, the trio scene of Nate, Tillie and Brantley was wow I was so shocked that I though it was a dream or something I mean what they did… I cannot wait to read Malum part 2. The whole story has gotten even more intense and mesmerising.. I mean what happens to Nate and Tillie and of course their daughter??
I received this book as an ARC and voluntarily leave my honest review.
Guys, prepare yourself for this book because holy mothballs it will break you. I am dying inside and ready for part 2, but beware: this book is dark, trigger warning dark.
Malum: Part 1 is a cluster of madness. It is dark; so incredibly dark, and will include things that will shatter your heart soo hard. Tillie’s and Nate’s story is not one of fairy tales. It is unforgiving in every way, and it is incredible and addictive!
Just when I thought Manik was depraved for my senses, Ms. Jones turns it up a notch more with this book. I won’t say anything now, but please beware, if you’re faint of heart, please tread carefully. It is not a light read.
This story is soo very sexy. The chemistry between Nate and Tillie could be felt through these pages, and the steamier side of the story just set my Kindle on fire whilst reading. There are no better people more suitable for one another, but they are toxic together all the same.
And Nate, well, Nate’s mine. And Brantley, too. Brantley… *sighs dreamfully*.
Malum is dark, dark romance that will emotionally tear you to pieces. Amo Jones has broken me in the best and worst way with this book, and you’re also reunited with the Kings, so what’s much to ask for?
PS: I am SOOOO ready for Part 2! GIMME!