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The Turning: A Vampire Paranormal Romance (The Medici Warrior Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Emily Bex (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 905 ratings
Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy fans will become enchanted with this deliciously dark and scandalous series by International Bestselling Author Emily Bex. It's everything vampire romances should be made of!

"The DANGEROUS ELEGANCE of these worldly, wine and blood loving Medici warrior vampires and their mates is TOTALLY ADDICTIVE. I cannot wait for more." - Katalina Leon, USA Today Bestselling Author

Immortality beckons...

Unable to escape crushing grief, Kate needs an outlet to channel her anguish. Turning to Luca, she pleads to be trained to fight like a warrior, but such a thing is in direct violation of Shade's commands. If she can get Luca to agree, her training must be done in secret. Unfortunately, any training is too little too late.

Intent on crushing Shade, the Aries coven is pressing in on him from all sides. Shade's only weakness is Kate, who becomes their perfect bait.

While Kate has been made stronger, as long as she's mortal, her life is in peril. But going through the turning to become immortal would be a big gamble to her survival. So many decisions, too many obstacles.

This second installment in a vampire saga will draw you in from the first page to the spellbinding end.

"Scorching", "riveting", and hailed as" the NEXT BIG THING", The Medici Warrior Series follows the exploits of a vampire dynasty that spans four generations in a multi-genre novel with elements of paranormal, smoldering romance, and historical fiction. Get your copy today! Your vampire king is waiting...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a series that must be read in order. New to the Medici Warrior universe? Start at Book One!

Complete series available now!

Books in this series:
The Blood Covenant, Book One
The Turning, Book Two
The Medici Queen, Book Three
Fall from Grace, Book Four
Lorenzo's Rising, Book Five
Per Sempre Medici, Book Six
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Emily Bex is the internationally bestselling author of the epic six-book Medici Warrior series. As she says, "Why start small?" She worked for over twenty years in marketing, developing ad campaigns, catalogs, product launches and promotional literature. She figured if she could write creatively about products, then surely she could write something about these characters that were rattling around inside her brain. The Medici Warrior series is paranormal romance, or as she calls it, pure escapism. She currently lives in Virginia, but has used her extensive love of travel, both foreign and domestic, to create the backdrop for her characters to play out their story.

Paul Brion has a passion for storytelling. He believes that audiobooks-our most current form of the oral tradition-are the purest of the interactive and co-creative arts. An autodidact with eclectic interests, he enjoys learning about a wide variety of subjects, as he has an avaricious hunger for knowledge.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081VQX862
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Foundations Book Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 612 pages
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  • Book 2 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Medici Warrior Series
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Emily Bex is the International Bestselling Author of the epic six book Medici Warrior Series. As she says, “Why start small?” She worked for over twenty years in marketing, developing ad campaigns, catalogs, product launches and promotional literature. She figured if she could write creatively about products, then surely she could write something about these characters that were rattling around inside her brain. The Medici Warrior Series is paranormal romance, or as she calls it, pure escapism. She currently lives in Virginia, but has used her extensive love of travel, both foreign and domestic, to create the backdrop for her characters to play out their story.

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Customers enjoy the plot's twists and turns, with one noting it's a full story on its own. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, character development, and emotional depth, with one customer mentioning they can feel the characters' emotions. The writing quality receives mixed reviews, though many find it well-written. The pacing is positive, with one customer describing it as a leaner, faster-paced read.

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24 customers mention "Plot"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, appreciating its twists and turns, intense action, and drama.

"There is so much love, drama, excitement, and chaos in this series. Something unexpected is always happening to keep you interested...." Read more

"I loved this book as much as the first one! It is cram packed with action, adventure, love, pain, and almost every other emotion you can conjure up,..." Read more

"...Totally unique and completely engrossing" Read more

"...This one covers so much ground and all of it juicy. It will pull you along and keep surprising you. It’s a can’t put down book. Loved it!" Read more

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as one of the best series they've read in a while.

"...Turning—Medici Warriors book 2, is a leaner faster-paced read and better for it. The author finds her character’s true intentions and runs with them...." Read more

"...small things that bother me does not take away the fact this is a great series...." Read more

"...series that are good but by far for me this series the medici series is the very best...." Read more

"...It’s too much and is cringe to see. Otherwise, great read and world building." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning they can feel the characters' emotions.

"...The author finds her character’s true intentions and runs with them...." Read more

"...is very well written, the story-line is intense, and you can 'feel' the characters emotions!..." Read more

"...Besides that, this series seems interesting and the characters fun. I plan to continue the series." Read more

"If you like Vampires, these books are for you! Keeps me awake , love the characters! Have read volume 1 and 2 and can’t wait for the 3rd volume!" Read more

9 customers mention "Emotion level"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the emotional depth of the book, finding it full of passion and evoking a wide range of feelings. One customer describes it as almost every other emotion you can conjure up.

"There is so much love, drama, excitement, and chaos in this series. Something unexpected is always happening to keep you interested...." Read more

"...wine and blood loving Medici warrior vampires and their mates is totally addictive. I cannot wait for more." Read more

"...It is cram packed with action, adventure, love, pain, and almost every other emotion you can conjure up, not to mention off the charts sex scenes..." Read more

"...I really enjoy the staff and embraced Kate and they all work to support protecting the Medici and his family...." Read more

3 customers mention "Creativity"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one customer specifically praising the turning sequence.

"...I finished at 3:30 AM this morning. I LOVED The Turning and will be keeping my eyes peeled for the next book. I can do six months. YOU ROCK EMILY BEX!" Read more

"...The turning was very creative loved that. Excellent storyline." Read more

"...Thank you Emily Bex for sharing your awesome creative mind." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it flows better than the first installment, while another describes it as a leaner, faster-paced read.

"...than book one, The Turning—Medici Warriors book 2, is a leaner faster-paced read and better for it...." Read more

"I was very excited to read this. The story continued slow and steady and drove them to the next chapter of their story...." Read more

"This books seemed to flow better than the first, most likely due to the improved layout...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book.

"...There’s also grammatical errors, missing words, scene descriptions that don’t line up with a previous scene..." Read more

"...It is very well written, the story-line is intense, and you can 'feel' the characters emotions!..." Read more

"...I also, have a problem with the trashy elements of the writing such as Alec referring to Rissa as Baby Girl...." Read more

"...Kate gets stronger. I like most of the characters, who are well- drawn. There are surprises in the plot. I will be reading the rest of the series." Read more

3 customers mention "Length"0 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length.

"...You have me hooked. The books are longer but you get your moneys worth. You needed every page to get this story completed...." Read more

"...Surprises are lurking within the pages. This series is long so be prepared." Read more

"Ok book story too slow and long not BDB..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Lorene
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
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    There is so much love, drama, excitement, and chaos in this series. Something unexpected is always happening to keep you interested. Shade and Kate are awesome, as well as Luca. I am so looking forward to the next book.
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  • KL.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The blood covenant made her stronger, but it won’t be enough to save her.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019
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    Shade and Kate are back and so are a few other meddling vampires from book one. Rogue vampire attacks are on the rise and someone’s got to take charge. After suffering the loss of her half-breed infant, a grieving Kate seeks revenge. She pleads with her protector, Luca, to train her in the ways of the Medici warriors. Luca agrees but he must keep the demanding training a secret from Kate’s lover Shade the vampire king, or face Shade’s wrath. Luca’s loyalty is rewarded when Kate’s mortal friend, Shannon is drawn into the intrigues of Shade’s luxurious vineyard estate Bel Rosso, and falls under Luca's spell.
    The Aries coven’s devious schemes grow bolder forcing Shade to bring his private army of Medici warriors from Florence to combat the threat. Max, the master of the Aries coven, has his eye on the manipulative, Rissa, a day-walker who hides among mortals. Ambitious Rissa causes trouble for everyone and she’s Max’s dream gal. Max lost her once to another and will do anything to get her back, even if that means being a total villain and dangling Kate as bait and destroying Shade’s world.
    Even with the training, as a mortal, Kate is vulnerable. The Blood Covenant won’t be enough to save her from the threat of the Aries coven or the perils of bearing Shade’s heir. With so much at stake, Shade could lose everything. Making a blood covenant with the vampire king made Kate stronger, but only the dark power of the turning can make her immortal. The risk is, she may not survive it.
    A hundred and twenty-five pages less in length than book one, The Turning—Medici Warriors book 2, is a leaner faster-paced read and better for it. The author finds her character’s true intentions and runs with them. The dangerous elegance of these worldly, wine and blood loving Medici warrior vampires and their mates is totally addictive. I cannot wait for more.
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  • Deborah 1966
    4.0 out of 5 stars From Good to Great
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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    I really love this series. Yes a couple of things get on my nerves. When the author describes teleportation like flying when it's clearly not. Plus the nickname"Lover" is still grating. I want everything perfect in the books I choose. Very few ever obtain a 5 star from me. These books are very close to that 5 star.
    The small things that bother me does not take away the fact this is a great series. Everyone should love this and I plan to check out all the authors books.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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    I loved this book as much as the first one! It is cram packed with action, adventure, love, pain, and almost every other emotion you can conjure up, not to mention off the charts sex scenes (blush). I had a hard time laying it down, drawn to these characters and their story! It is very well written, the story-line is intense, and you can 'feel' the characters emotions! I am already well into book three and there has never been a dull moment in any of the books so far! My only concern is that there are supposed to be three more books to this series, if I understand correctly, and I am going to hate having to wait on the next three! Emily Bex has one heck of an imagination, and I, for one, am impressed! Hurry up and write, Emily!
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  • Robin Rains
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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    It just gets better and better instead of fading out. Totally unique and completely engrossing
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  • Summer
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite vampire series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    Ive read so many vampire series that are good but by far for me this series the medici series is the very best. I was from start of the book sucked in to reading and not wanting to put this down. My daughter kept asking me about a good vampire series so I told her Medici warrior series, a few times. When she finally got the 1st book she too was like OMG mom this book is the best! Your right is the best vampire series we've read so far.
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  • Marcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Much Drama!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
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    If you read the first book in this series, I’m sure you were drawn to this book - the second one for The Turning and all that it entails. This one covers so much ground and all of it juicy. It will pull you along and keep surprising you. It’s a can’t put down book. Loved it!
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  • Jennifer Mays
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow and Steady
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    I was very excited to read this. The story continued slow and steady and drove them to the next chapter of their story. For me I don’t need all of the extra characters taking up so much time. I really enjoy Shade and Kate the most. I really enjoy the staff and embraced Kate and they all work to support protecting the Medici and his family. I really love that the Madre and Padre both got to have their own experience with Kate and accepting her. I love this story and am so happy to be on to the next book
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read both books in 48 hours. Couldn't put them down
    Reviewed in Australia on March 13, 2020
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    I love shade and Kate so much.. I wanna live in their world.
    It was fast paced, full of action, intrigue, sex and a whole lotta love..
    I can't wait til book 3.
    Thanks heaps Emily for a great series
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  • TinaT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2020
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    Wow I’m loving this series, Kate and Shade are having so many ups and downs what will happen when it all comes to a head? Great story, plot, writing and I love the characters. This read has everything, lots of angst, hurt, pain, mistrust, but so much love, loyalty and romance. I can’t wait to see how it ends. Highly recommend
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  • kelli faye davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow
    Reviewed in Australia on February 25, 2020
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    And the love for Luca keeps growing I am kinda hoping for Kate to have him on the side hmmmm that would work loved this book bring on book 3
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  • Badgirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2021
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    another good installment of the Medici Warriors series, its fast paced with strong characters, looking forward to the next book in the serie
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  • Janine Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars continuing the good read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2025
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    I am enjoying the story but for one thing: the editing is very disappointing!
    Shade sees Kate through her being turned into a vampire and the coronation ceremony is about to happen.
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