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Author: Toni LoTempio | Website
Toni LoTempio is an author of paranormal romance/mystery and Young Adult fantasy fiction. While she prefers to write “on the lighter side” she has penned some dark fantasy as well. Her first novel, BOUND BY BLOOD, was published by Whiskey Creek Press in 2007, followed by EBONY. Toni is also a reporter for a pulp magazine devoted to collectors of antique childrens literature,SUSABELLA PASSENGERS AND FRIENDS, and as of February 2011 is the suspense reviewer/columnist for NIGHT OWL REVIEWS. Toni has two “indie” e-books out so far, NO REST FOR THE WICCA, a paranormal romance, and MY SUPERHERO SISTER, a YA Fantasy, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. Toni is currently at work on another paranormal romance and plans to release more indies this year. She resides in NJ with her four muses, Rocco, Maxx, Gata and Trixie. You can catch up with her at her website, www.tonilotempio.webs.com, or at her cat’s blog (yes, her cat Rocco blogs!) at www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com
Published Works & Book Reviews
Demons and Fire
Vicki Winters didnt' want to move to Ebony Falls with her dad, a powerful warlock, but after her parents divorced her mortal mother found it a bit tough to cope with a daughter who could turn back Time. Things start to look up after shemakes a new friend and meets the darky brooding vampire Alyn Nash, she even gets a job on the local paper. Things go smoothly until she's threatened by a demon after he follows her love advice. And while coping with all that, Vicki makes another startling discovery: she possesses yet another ability that will not only affect her life, but that of those around her.
Raven's Quest - A Novella
Shapeshifter Raven Grace and her psychic lover, Finn McPhee, are back, traveling to parallel time in search of a demonic klller.
Every Witch Way But Wicked
This compilation is 60,000 words. Proceeds go to Kids Need to Read - Nathan Fillion's charity that promotes literacy and ignites imagination. Foreword by Amanda Hocking Take twelve paranormal authors. Toss them together in one anthology. Add a dash of romance, a pinch of humor and a dollop of mystery. Stir in a few ghosts, a handful of sorcerers and garnish with magic for the perfect witch's brew.
Reviewer: A.M. Donovan
Review: Dec 7, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal / Supernatural, Seasonal / Holiday, Mystery, Witches, Charitable Cause
This is a wonderful collection of good witch tales, without being heavy on the moralizing (only a little) and leavened with humor. It's done as well as one of Martin Greenburg's collections. It's not primarily humorous, but definitely left me with a smile, while introducing me to some authors that I will have to look out for in the future. All the proceeds from sales of this book go to Kids Need to Read, a
Raven's Kiss
Raven Grace was a college senior with ambitions of a career in law enforcement when she met the demon Aega, whose bite turned her from mortal to Shapeshifter. Now a member of the Recovery Organization, Raven keeps the peace between humans and errant Hellhounds, trolls, wizards and the like – but her secret ambition is to track down Aega and bring him to justice. A chance encounter gives her the opportunity she seeks – in a universe that exists parallel to her own! Recovery Captain Finn McPhee doesn’t know what to make of the strange girl who’s entered his universe – and his heart – But Raven’s quest coincides with his own investigation, a series of murders committed by a serial killer. Complicating matters is the fact Finn is a Mentos – mind-prober- which means Raven has to keep her lusty thoughts under wraps. Seeking answers, Finn takes Raven to the magickal underworld, where an ancient fae informs them the demon’s quest is rooted in Scottish mythology and magick. As they delve deeper into legend, the truth comes to light—Aega is only a pawn, subservient to another, darker demon…a being who knows the truth about Raven’s heritage, and who orchestrated her return to this parallel universe for the ultimate showdown. Now, Finn and Raven find their passion for one another must take a backseat to Raven’s battle with a dark force who won’t be satisfied until he’s claimed her soul for his very own…
Reviewer: Talina
Review: Jul 8, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Fae / Elves, Magic, Shapeshifters, Demons, Witches, Mythology
SUMMARY: (taken from amazon)
Raven Grace was a college senior with ambitions of a career in law enforcement when she met the demon Aega, whose bite turned her from mortal to Shapeshifter. Now a member of the Recovery Organization, Raven keeps the peace between humans and errant Hellhounds, trolls, wizards and the like while trying to track down Aega and bring him to justice. After a particularly dicey encoun
My Superhero Sister
Holly Hamilton has always been perturbed by the way her older sister, Ellen, seems to get everything. It's especially tough living in the shadow of your sister's cape when she's a super heroine named Suprema!
With one super-parent and one not, it was inevitable that the girls would turn out different. Unfortunately for Holly, she takes after her earthling mother. Ellen has taken over their retired father’s role as Century City's reigning superhero, balancing school and super-duties with remarkable ease while it’s a struggle for Holly to get through her English class without mishap, not to mention those Cheer Squad tryouts!
The girls learn their father’s old nemeses, Anti-Hero, has escaped from his Space Prison, and they’re concerned – Anti-Hero nullified their father’s powers once – what else does he have in store for him and Suprema? When another teen superhero extraordinaire appears on the scene, they’re even more puzzled. Who is Magna Boy? Is he friend or foe? And does he have a connection to Anti-Hero? The appearance of two new guys at school, teen heartthrob Tad Barker and nerd Ed McGee, set Holly and her sister to wondering—and arguing—could one of them be the new super kid on the block? If so, which one?
Working with her friend Mona and her scientist uncle, Holly finally uncovers Anti-Hero’s dastardly plot – he intends to capture Suprema and Magna Boy and siphon their powers for himself! Before she can warn her sibling, however, Anti-Hero strikes and captures the superheroes. Now it’s up to Holly to use her ingenuity and prove to everyone, but most of all herself, that you don’t’ have to be a superhero for good to win out over evil…or to nab a super-boyfriend, either!
No Rest for the Wicca
Communing with the dead is an everyday occurrence for PI Morgan Hawkes. A half-Wiccan witch who can commune with spirits of those caught between worlds, Morgan uses her talents to exorcise the trapped ghost or demon as part of the Paranormal Investigation Squad – until a string of murders with a voodoo slant prompts the Special Forces Agency to ask for her assistance. Someone’s killing pureblood witches- and the SFA’s convinced Morgan’s heritage (her father was a voodoo priest) could be instrumental in solving the mystery. Teamed with dashing SF agent Cole St. John – an Inheritor Vampire that sets her blood racing – the two of them fight their attraction for each other as they race to stop a madman from unleashing a demonic force upon the world.
Reviewer: Ursshebear
Review: Oct 28, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy
The sign of a good book is one that has you surfing the internet looking for more information on ideas used in its story line. An even better romantic suspense is one where you can't figure out who-done-it until the author wants you to know! Toni LoTempio's book, "No Rest for the Wicca," is a fantastic read. Toni creates a fantasy world that I've not come across before. It's not so farfetched that
Witch's Pawn
PAWN…OR MURDERESS?
Charity Jordan, headwriter for a popular soap opera, hits upon a gothic storyline for the show which takes her and her crew back to Charity’s hometown, Bender’s Crook, Massachusetts. They rent a crumbling edifice as the backdrop, Manor House, which holds a special significance to Charity, as the hill the house is situated on is the one her sister fell to her death from ten years before.
A series of strange events prompts Charity to investigate – what she discovers is the portrait of a young woman, the former occupant of the house. The woman, Estelle dela Bordeaux, was purported to be a witch. What’s more, she bears an uncanny resemblance to Charity. As Charity delves deeper into Estelle’s life, she finds herself remembering bits and snatches of a life long ago—a life Estelle lived.
When the descendants of those who put Estelle to death begin to die, one by one, the finger of suspicion points to Charity. Police Chief George Kearny is only too willing to believe Charity is guilty, as he holds her responsible for the death of her sister years ago. But is the killer Charity gone mad—or another, more devious force at work. A force who is using Charity as her witch’s pawn to put in motion a sinister plan of revenge, divined over 200 years ago?
Nom De Plume
Secretary by day, writer by night, Casey Catherine Farraday's given up all hope of the world ever knowing her talent-until her agent calls with the happy news she's sold her book! The flip side is, they think the author's a man! As if that weren't enough to cope with, there's also Casey's handsome neighbor.the man across the hall, Mr. Apartment A. His matinee idol looks set her heart to fluttering-and what's more, he seems to like cats.
Millionaire playboy Preston Frawley inherited McCarron Publishing from his mother and wants to spruce the company up a bit so it can be sold. His editor and former lover thinks she's struck gold with author K. C.
Starling and his sexy tome, Steam Heat. But what really makes Preston's heart race is his lovely next door neighbor, a sweet, innocent girl with not a deceptive bone in her body, or so he thinks.
Will Casey and Preston get together? Or will Casey's alter-ego, K.C. Starling, end up ripping them apart? Find out in Nom de Plume, a romantic comedy about love, opportunity, and the age-old battle of the sexes.
Publisher’s Note: Toni LoTempio is also the author of the Thriller-Horror titles BOUND BY BLOOD and EBONY, both available from Whiskey Creek Press.
Reviewer: Terri
Review: Sep 24, 2008
Casey Catherine Farraday is an administrative assistant by day and a writer by night. Her agent, June Walker, has finally sold one of her books, a book written by K.C. Starling. That’s the good news. The bad news is the publishing house is sure that K.C. is a man and they want to do a bunch of publicity with him. June’s suggestion is that they hire an actor to play K.C. Casey i
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