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Mind Control (The Medici Protectorate Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Staci Troilo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Clarity is liberating. Until it paralyzes.

The warriors of the Medici Protectorate have faced and overcome their trial by fire in protecting the Notaros, the quartet of strong and beautiful sisters that are the secret descendents of the ancient Medici line, and the rightful heirs to the throne of Italy. That task, however, is nowhere near complete. Someone still wants the Notaro sisters dead, and the Brotherhood is the only thing that stands in their way.

Vinnie Falco works undercover day and night to keep watch over Jo Notaro, whose fiery temper matches her boundless energy and unparalleled beauty.

But Jo is unable to withstand the endless scrutiny, the constant surveillance. When Vinnie's ever-watchful gaze lingers too long, she can feel his touch—and she doesn't know if she loathes it or loves it. Their connection is clear and overwhelming, but the specters of their respective pasts make them both wary of more.

As danger mounts and their fates become increasingly more intertwined, Vinne and Jo must face their demons together and reveal the deeply-held secrets they’ve both been trying so desperately to hide—the kind of secrets that could destroy them all.
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"A sophisticated thriller with secrets long kept, families guarded against unknown danger, and a cast of characters you'll never forget. Dan Brown move over. Staci Troilo is on her way. It's time for the women to play tough in this twisting tale of deceit and treachery." -Velda Brotherton Author of The Pit and the Penance

About the Author

STACI TROILO grew up knowing family is paramount. She spent time with extended family daily, not just on holidays or weekends. Because of those close knit familial bonds, every day was full of love and laughter, food and fun. Life has taken her a thousand miles away from that extended family, but those ties remain. And so do the traditions, which she now shares with her husband, son, and daughter... even her two dogs. And through her fiction, she shares the importance of relationships with you. Mystery or suspense, romance or mainstream-in her stories, family is paramount.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HIRVPCY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lagan Press; 1st edition (June 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1499 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 497 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Staci Troilo

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Staci Troilo grew up in Western Pennsylvania writing stories and poetry in her free time, so it was no surprise that she studied writing in college. After receiving creative and professional writing degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, she went on to get her Master’s Degree in Professional Writing, and she worked in corporate communications until she had her children. When they had grown, she went on to become a writing professor, and now she is a freelance writer and editor.

Staci is a multi-genre author. Her fiction is character-driven, and despite their protests, she loves to put them in all kinds of compromising or dangerous situations.

You can find out more about her on her website (stacitroilo.com).

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D.L. Finn
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait to read the next book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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This is the second book in the “Medici Protectorate” Series. It continues the story of the brothers whose job it is to protect the bloodline of the Medici family or the Notaro sisters. The focus in “Mind Control” is on Vinnie and Jo and the secrets they both have. Drawn to each other they let their fears get in the way, which only adds to their attraction. Their past keeps them from trusting and in Jo’s case makes her want to run away. I found myself rooting for them to get past themselves. With the enemy one step behind the group, Vinnie and Jo’s steamy romance takes over the story. There were some surprises I wasn’t expecting, which I always appreciate. I loved the Italian culture infused into the storyline along with the magic, family, relationships, betrayal and coming to terms with the past. I’m enjoying this series and can’t wait to read the next book. If you love a steamy romance, adventure, history, strong characters, and family, you’ll love this series, but start with book one and take the whole journey.
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Abby
4.0 out of 5 stars Rollercoaster of Emotions with this Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
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Coming off of reading Bleeding Heart, I was very excited to read this book.
Despite the extreme emotions I had reading Jo & Vinnie's story (which trust me, everyone one who reads this book will have) I was quite surprised with the juicey secrets that come unraveled.

Not to mention the steamy scenes where Jo finds out what it means to be loved right. -fans self-

A truly amazing read.
Warning though, anyone who reads this will need a glass of wine, stress ball, and a tall tall TALL glass of water.
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Mae Clair
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoroughly Engrossing Read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
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I loved this book that continues the story of the Notaro sisters, descendants of Italian royalty, and the Brotherhood of the Medici Protectorate, who are sworn to protect them. This time the focus in on Vinnie and Jo, a couple with complex backgrounds and old wounds that return to haunt them. They both have major obstacles to overcome—not only in their growing attraction, and the fact that killers are after Jo and her sisters, but there are psychological hurdles each has to face in order to move forward.

Vinnie and Jo are both damaged by incidents in their past, yet both are courageously strong and fierce in their devotion to those they love. From the moment they appear together on the page, they’re a couple who demand attention, all the while enmeshing the reader in their story. The writing is flawless, and all of the characters—there is a wonderful secondary cast—are well developed. The action had me flipping pages and the ups and downs of the romance are believable from start to finish. Best of all, there were several surprises at the ending that I never saw coming. WOW! I can’t wait for the next book in this fabulous series!
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K. Elizabeth Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent second installment in an amazing series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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Mind Control was such a quick read for me - it was just as difficult to put down as the first book in the series, Bleeding Heart. Book two starts off a bit slower than expected, but it quickly matched pace with the first book, keeping you right in the thick of the action. We learn more about the family line and about the characters in a well-crafted plot artfully written by Mrs. Troilo. This novel we learn a lot more about Jo and Vinnie, and there are some surprising and welcome plot twists that pull you even deeper into the story than the first book. The second book in the series does an excellent job of not only picking up where the first book left off, but keeping the reader thoroughly engaged and even riveted, anxiously awaiting the story that will unfold with the third installment. Definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading a book with strong and well-rounded characters and a great balance of action, drama and romance. I will be very excited when a release date is given for the third book in the series!
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J. Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent installment in the Medici Protectorate series
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
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The second book of the Medici Protectorate series, and just as enjoyable as the first! Another adventure with the Brotherhood and the sisters descended from the Medici dynasty brings another of the guardians closer to his ward, each with their own wounds to heal. This book gives us a deeper look into Vinnie and Jo, and their troubled pasts. Loved the action, loved the skill with which the author builds the relationship between the two. This book also brings the story another step closer to finding out what is really going on in the Italy of the series, and the machinations of an unknown organization bent on ending the Medici line.

P.S.: Love the shout-out to Supernatural fans (yes, I did catch that one about the prophet :D )
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Harmony Kent
4.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable series
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017
This second book in the Medici Protectorate series continues the story from Bleeding Heart, only now we move on to Jo and Vinnie's adventures. It doesn't work as a standalone because book one holds too much key information for the reader to miss. However, both books are nicely rounded off at the end with no loose threads while remaining open enough to lead into the next story. I love the mix of steamy (sexy scenes) and thriller. The characters are well developed, enough for Jo to annoy the hell out of me sometimes, lols ... only the best drawn characters can evoke positive and negative reactions like that. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable series so far.
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BOOKWORM
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure,Suspense, Mystery, Magic, Romance Are here...
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
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This BOOKWORM has just finished the 2ns book in the "Medici Protectorate " series . StaciTroilo is the best author of this genre I've read lately ...and BOOKWORM . recommends it to you,
She draws characters who are real tho' in an unusual situation and makes them real. I recommend the 1st book in the series too, but each "Protectorate" book can stand alone.
If your summer craves are adventure, suspense,. mystery, magic and romance, the "Medici Protectorate " 1 & 3 should be your choices.
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Harmony Kent
4.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017
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This second book in the Medici Protectorate series continues the story from Bleeding Heart, only now we move on to Jo and Vinnie's adventures. It doesn't work as a standalone because book one holds too much key information for the reader to miss. However, both books are nicely rounded off at the end with no loose threads while remaining open enough to lead into the next story. I love the mix of steamy (sexy scenes) and thriller. The characters are well developed, enough for Jo to annoy the hell out of me sometimes, lols ... only the best drawn characters can evoke positive and negative reactions like that. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable series so far.
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