Nina Bangs-Wicked Whispers Tour

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Nina Bangs-Wicked Whispers Tour

My one regret in life? I wish I’d started writing sooner.

Talk about misspent youth. What did I do during those lazy summer days of childhood when I could’ve been honing my writing skills? Nothing. Okay, so I spent a lot of time dreaming I was a cowgirl with a trusty black stallion. Oh, and I read every Walter Farley horse novel. I was an only child so I relied on my imagination to supply the excitement in my life.

By high school, I’d decided to trade in my lariat for a trench coat. I was into dark and dangerous. As an intrepid foreign correspondent, I’d stalk the mean streets of the world. Did I actually write anything? No, but I did read all of Agatha Christie’s mysteries.

I worked at a department store during college. My short stint in the accounting department taught me a lot about math. Three hundred-dollar shortages plus hysterical tears equaled instant move to gift-wrap. A career in math was not in my future. I didn’t care because I’d discovered “real” literature. I plowed through James Joyce’s Ulysses and Tolstoy’s War and Peace. If it didn’t make my eyes cross then it wasn’t worth reading. Yes, I admit it, I was a literary snob.

But there’s just so much “real” literature one person can take. I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English Literature and a determination to avoid books that induced eye crossing or had tragic endings. The only things I managed to write during those years were research papers.

I taught second grade for several years then spent two years in Dublin, Ireland. A friend and I supported ourselves by singing folk songs in Irish pubs. We weren’t great, but we were young, enthusiastic, and wore short skirts. It was obviously my destiny to be the next Judy Collins. I spent a lot of time poring through music books.

Returning to New Jersey and reality, I taught elementary school until I grew restless again. My cross-country odyssey included stays in Arizona, California, and Texas. Along the way, I indulged my love of horses. No black stallions, but I did have several beautiful Arabian mares. I read tons of books on breeding and showing.

Somewhere between California and Texas I grew addicted to romance novels and cats. The cat’s independent attitude was exactly the quality I admired in my romance heroes. And once I decided to try writing my own romances, I made sure a cat crept into each story.

Texas is my permanent home. I’ve come full circle. Born in San Antonio, I spent most of my life in New Jersey. Maybe the Texas in my blood accounts for my attachment to strong men, fast horses, and wide-open spaces. My love of cats? Haven’t a clue.

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Nina Bangs Wicked Whispers Blog Tour

Castle of Dark Dreams Series

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WICKED NIGHTS

“Castle of Dark Dreams” trilogy, Book 1

April 2005 Berkley

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Welcome to the Castle of Dark Dreams. It’s the yummiest attraction in Live the Fantasy, an adult theme park where women who dare can take sexy role-playing to new erotic heights. Just by looking at the castle you know that only dangerously tempting men would play here. Three brothers—Eric, Brynn, and Conall McNair—run the castle. Okay, so they’re not quite human, but that’s a secret. This night Eric, the castle’s resident vampire, will prove that he’s everything bad should be.

Talk-show host Donna Nolan is on the trail of the weird and wacky in the Castle of Dark Dreams. But thoughts of a juicy interview to enthrall her listeners disappear when she meets Eric. With the coldest blue eyes and the hottest mouth she’s ever seen, he’s a primitive call to the wild in every woman.

Love between a talk-show host and a vampire shouldn’t be possible, but then, strange things happen in the Castle of Dark Dreams.

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WICKED PLEASURE

“Castle of Dark Dreams” trilogy, Book 2

February 2007 Berkley

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A MAN WHO CAN’T SAY NO

Brynn McNair has spent the last five hundred years of his existence offering his body to any woman who desires him. The evil entity that created him has made sure that if he tries to resist the compulsion to play love slave, he suffers. So it’s no wonder that he thinks of women as his enemy. Until he meets Kimberly Vaughn.

A WOMAN WHO WON’T SAY YES

Kim Vaughn is a demon hunter. It’s a family business and her destiny. But Kim is all about avoiding her destiny. She wants to marry an ordinary guy, have ordinary kids, live in an ordinary house, and work as an architect. No way does she want anything to do with a man who has paranormal connections. Until she meets Brynn McNair.

Kim comes to the Castle of Dark Dreams, the main attraction in a sexy theme park, to plan a few upgrades. She stays to join forces with Brynn and save Galveston from a supernatural takeover. Can a woman who wants to marry Mr. Ordinary and a man who thinks of love as sleeping with the enemy find happiness together? You’d be surprised.

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WICKED FANTASY

“Castle of Dark Dreams” trilogy, Book 3

May 2007 Berkley

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Welcome to the Castle of Dark Dreams, the yummiest attraction in an adult theme park where only dangerously tempting men play.Wicked Fantasy is the final book in a series that stars three extraordinary brothers—each promising ultimate fulfillment for any woman bold enough to accept his sensual challenge.

Conall O’Rourke learned the hard way that goddesses kick butt when you tick them off. After killing an Irish deity’s favorite in battle, he’s cursed to protect his enemy’s descendants down to the last arrogant jerk. Now there’s only one left, and Conall can almost taste freedom after endless centuries. But who knew the remaining descendant would be so beautiful, so sexy, and such a . . .

Vampire? Gerry Kavanagh hunts nonhuman entities that break Texas laws. But she finds more than the sneaky shape-shifting snake she’s after at the Castle of Dark Dreams. The most hated member of the O’Rourkes expects to follow her around so he can “protect” her. Protect? She’s a fanged creature of the night, for crying out loud. Nope. Never going to happen. Too bad he’s a major wow on her personal sizzle meter.

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MY WICKED VAMPIRE

The Castle of Dark Dreams series, Book 4

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The Castle of Dark Dreams is just part of an adult theme park, right? The most decadent attraction in a place where people go to play out their wildest erotic fantasies. Holgarth isn’t really a wacky wizard, and Sparkle Stardust doesn’t actually create cosmic chaos by hooking up completely mismatched couples. And that naked guy chained up in the dungeon? No way he’s a vampire.

Wrong…dead wrong, as botanist Cinn Airmid is about to find out. It’s up to her to save the night feeder’s sanity, but to do that she’ll have to get close to the most dangerously sexy male she’s ever encountered. And one look in Dacian’s haunted black eyes tells her close will take on a whole new meaning with someone who’s had 600 years to practice his technique. Even a girl with a name that conjures up images of forbidden pleasure has a few tricks to learn from…

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WICKED EDGE

The Castle of Dark Dreams series, Book 5

March 2012 Berkley

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USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs once again tempts readers to enter the wickedly sensual Castle of Dark Dreams—a playground where private pleasures and devilish fantasies come true, where the men who breathe life into women’s ultimate desires burn with their own supernatural fire…

As an angel, Passion prides herself on perfection. But some mischievous part of her always goes against the godly grain. After one too many attempts to enliven the heavenly halls, she’s sent to earth to tame her naughty nature. While human, she has to bring goodness and light to the most sinful of places, the Castle of Dark Dreams. Once there, she finds herself in the role of a virgin used as bait to trap a marauding demon. Passion thinks the game is harmless—until she sees the man playing the demon. His name is Edge, and Passion senses darkness in him beyond any she’s ever dreamed.

Edge may play a demon, but he is something much worse. His past is littered with pain and destruction—and that’s the way he likes it. Now he must prove to himself and others that he is what he’s always been—cold and emotionless. But as danger threatens and his need for Passion heats up, he finds himself balanced on love’s Wicked Edge.

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WICKED WHISPERS

The Castle of Dark Dreams series, Book 6

October 2012 Berkley

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USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs welcomes you back to the Castle of Dark Dreams, a place of otherworldly secrets and sensual men with the power to fulfill your most private fantasies…

All Ivy had ever wanted was a safe, secure life with no drama. Now she was working in an adult theme park where visitors came to role-play their wildest imaginings. She reminded herself to stay focused on her job and to ignore everything else. The reminders didn’t work. One man drew her. Murmur was every erotic dream she’d tried to repress, every deliciously dangerous temptation she said she didn’t need. Her instinct suggested that this was a man who walked in darkness. She ignored the warning.

But Murmur was more than what he seemed. A powerful demon, he used his evil gift to destroy as well as seduce. In desiring him, Ivy had opened herself to a menace born centuries ago—one that would risk both their lives and betray the promises made with every one of his…

WICKED WHISPERS Blog Tour Stops

10/01/12 – Books n Kisses
10/02/12 – The Reading Cafe
10/03/12 – United by Books
10/04/12 – Riverina Romantics
10/05/12 – Grave Tells
10/08/12 – Book Monster Reviews
10/08/12 – Literal Addiction

Nina is giving away an autographed book from The Castle of Dark Dreams series (winners choice of book) and a $20.00 gift card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble to one winner per stop.

1. To qualify for our giveaway, you must be a member at The Reading Cafe. If you are not a member, please register using the log-in at the top of the page or by using one of the social log-ins.

2. If you are using one of the social log-ins like Twitter or Facebook, please post your email address with your comment.

3. Giveaway runs from October 2-10, 2012

4. Giveaway open to continental USA and Canada only.

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52 thoughts on “Nina Bangs-Wicked Whispers Tour”

  1. Wonderful guest post, Nina. I loved reading about your life before you started writing.

    I have to say I have not read your books, but looking at all of them, they really look good. I am adding you to my tbr list.

  2. Nina, thanks for stopping by! I love how you describe your youth and the books you read. I have not had the pleasure of reading any of your novels, but they sound great.

    My only regret? I did not start reading your novels sooner!

    • Mary Ann, I assume you have my Gods of the Night books. The rest of my books are a little lighter and a lot zanier. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  5. Nina you sound so fun. Loved reading about your life. I have all your books love all the character but Sparkle and Ganamede are my favorites. Please keep them coming.

    • Fran, wow, you have all my books? Thank you (giving a virtual hug). And no chance of losing Ganymede and Sparkle. They’re a part of me now. Thanks for commenting.

  9. I am addicted! I have read all of your books and the Castle of Dark Dreams series is my ultimate favorite! I think every woman needs a little Sparkle in their life 😉

    • Amy, Sparkle said to tell you that she needs a whole lot of you in her life. Oh, and if you ever want to go shopping for shoes, give her a call. Thanks for stopping by.

  11. I have read and love everything you’ve written NIna, but Castle of Dark Dreams is definitely a big favourite! I love that you throw some humour in there with everything else that’s going on, and Sparkle just ROCKS!!
    It’s unfortunate that international readers so often miss out on the opportunity to enter these contests, as I would treasure a signed copy of anything from you.
    Anyway, keep doing what you do best, as I am always extremely excited when I know I have a new novel of yours coming in the mail (Wicked Whispers is on its way now).
    Take care and hugs from Australia!
    ksroma@bigpond.com

    • HI Karen..Thanks for your comment. I too agree with the giveaway restrictions but we must abide by what the author/publisher has posted for our guidelines. Because they are giving away an actual book they are limiting the giveaway to US and Canada. International postage can be expensive when shipping over-seas.

      But continue to visit us at The Reading Cafe because many of our giveaways are INTERNATIONAL because they are ebooks and ecopies.

  12. Great post Nina, and thanks for stopping by. Love the premise of your books and look forward to reading them……….

    But, I have to tell you, I applaud your travels, but the scariest thing would have been teaching younguns!!! LOL!!! I always thank God for folks like you who could do it!!!

    I wish you continued success!!!

  15. I can’t wait for this book. Even though the rest of the world may have access to it today, I have to wait. I live in a very small texas town and won’t get near a city until the weekend. But as always the wait will be worth it I’m sure.

    Thank you so much and keep ’em coming.

    • Flossie, I’m the slowest writer that I know. I wish there was a way to speed up my brain. Thanks for letting me know that you enjoy my books.

  19. I like the sound of all these books. Nina is a new author for me and I enjoy paranormal books. I noticed the variety of paranormal creatures in the stories which is a great thing.

    cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

    • Fiery Na, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to post. Yes, I use a variety of nonhumans. I even had a harpy heroine once. I know, that’s stretching the limits of belief. LOL

  20. I always loved Nina Bangs stories, but somehow I’ve managed to get a bit behind in the Castle of Dark Dreams series. I’m going to have to remedy that soon, I’m glad to be reminded. 😀

  21. I am a big Nina Bangs fan. I’ve read almost all of her work. My first books was Wicked Nights. Then after that, I bought everything she wrote that I could find and I read them as fast as I could. I love the humor she puts in her stories.
    Have you thought about writing another series in the future?
    luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com

  22. Better late than never because I am a fan, Ms. Bangs!!! I devoured Wicked Nights and Eric was soooo swoooooooooooooooon-worthy, I was thinking about him for days!!! Sadly, I have not gone on to read the rest of the series, MY poor organizational skills, but I’ve been assured by several friends that the books remain seductive and thoroughly entertaining. I cannot wait to resume!

    Congratulations on all your success. You are a wonderful writer! I already signed up for your newsletter and follow you on Twitter. 😉

    P.S. I have two indoor cats: Cullen and Sweeney Todd and 5 new additions have joined our “home”: Thor, Ash (eyes are blue, not swirling), Catniss/Slappy (Goosebumps dummy, anyone?), Phantom Vader (my daughter and I HAD to come to an agreement on the all black cat!) and Mrs. Lovett. Why the /? They’re still too little to distinguish their privates! 😀

    • Carmen, I have SO enjoyed your comment!! Eric must be wonderful, judging by the number of oooooooooooos you give him!!

      I love your cats names!! Your family must have had a lot of fun naming them!! LMAO!!!!!!!

  23. Great post! I have not read any of Nina’s books but definitely have them on my wishlist. WICKED NIGHTS is going on my must have list so I can start this series. Thanks so much for the great post and giveaway 🙂
    June
    manning_J2004 at yahoo dot com

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