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First, We Kill All the Lawyers - Book Tour and Giveaway

12/7/2020

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First, We Kill All the Lawyers
Donovan Trait #1
by Seelie Kay
Genre: Humorous Paranormal Romance

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Someone is killing lawyers, but a particular vampire lawyer won’t stay dead.

Donovan Trait is a marked man. Flamboyant, stunningly handsome, and notoriously insatiable, his attitude and style belie his skills in the courtroom. No one survives a cross-examination at Donovan’s hands. His knowledge of the law and trial practice has accumulated over the years… and years, of experience. More than three hundred years. You see, when Donovan isn’t seducing judges and juries, he’s a creature of the night. And now that someone has decided that it’s time to kill all lawyers, his lust for attention has set him in the murderer’s sights. The problem is, vampires don’t die. Not easily, anyway. That’s good news for Donovan, not so much for his very human lady love, also a target of the serial killer. Will several unsuccessful attempts on his life expose Donovan’s true nature? Will the killer learn the secret that will guarantee a permanent death? Or will Donovan finally manage to put an end to the killer’s murderous spree and live happily ever after, with his lady love?



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​Donovan’s cell phone pinged. He pulled himself into a small alleyway, away from the stampede trudging back to their workplaces after lunch, and leaned back against a building to read a text. His face screwed up in confusion. The text read, The first thing we do, let’s kill all lawyers! Starting with you!
“What the bloody hell?” he muttered. “Is this some kind of joke?” Donovan’s eyes surveyed his surroundings. He gazed right, then left. It did not appear that someone had made him the focus of their attention. Everyone was scurrying about, like mice in pursuit of a big cheese. “Must be Finley,” he said. “Finley is always plying me with lawyer jokes. He thinks he’s funny.”
Donovan shrugged. Not funny at all. He left the alleyway and re-entered the mass migration on the sidewalk. He approached the crosswalk at Michigan and Superior and emitted a snort of frustration as the light changed and the crosswalk filled with cars. He was bumped hard by someone behind him. Donovan was forced to step into the street to regain his balance. A cab rushed by and narrowly missed clipping his side. Donovan jumped back onto the sidewalk.
A woman screamed and Donovan jerked his head around, trying to see what all the fuss was about. The woman was pointing at him. Donovan frowned and turned away. God save me from simpering females who saw the last issue of City Magazine. Donovan had appeared on the cover after being named as one of Chicago’s most eligible bachelors. Since then, he had learned that the female population was comprised of women of questionable morals and distressing behavior. He was growing weary of the attention. While his colleagues thought it a wise marketing strategy, it had brought him nothing but unwanted female attention. He had become prey.
Vampires were predators. They stalked their victims. Sometimes, they pursued them with a vengeance. That was why he had joined the legal profession. His predilections were well-suited to that particular world. Now, his role had apparently shifted and he was not pleased.
Someone tapped Donovan on the shoulder. “Sir? Are you alright? You’re bleeding. It appears someone stuck a knife into your side.”
Donovan’s mouth gaped and he turned toward the man who had spoken. Then he looked at where the man pointed. There was indeed a knife sticking out of his left side and a stream of his blood was flowing onto the sidewalk. He had a very high threshold of pain. He hadn’t felt the knife thrust into his side. If it wasn’t so appalling, he would be embarrassed. Donovan opened his mouth to reply. Then the pain in his side exploded and his vision dulled. Slowly he slid onto the sidewalk as if he planned to sit on the curb.
Then everything went black.


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Seelie Kay is a nom de plume for a writer, editor, and author with more than 30 years of experience in law, journalism, marketing, and public relations. When she writes about love and lust in the legal world, something kinky is bound to happen! In possession of a wicked pen and an overly inquisitive mind, Ms. Kay is the author of 18 works of fiction, including the Kinky Briefs series, the Feisty Lawyers series, The Garage Dweller, A Touchdown to Remember, The President’s Wife, The White House Wedding, and The President’s Daughter.

When not spinning her kinky tales, Ms. Kay ghostwrites nonfiction for lawyers and other professionals. She resides in a bucolic exurb outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she shares a home with her son and enjoys opera, gourmet cooking, organic gardening, and an occasional bottle of red wine.

Ms. Kay is an MS warrior and ruthlessly battles the disease on a daily basis. Her message to those diagnosed with MS: Never give up. You define MS, it does not define you!


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​Q. Why do you write romance?
Because I am fascinated by the games people play to find and secure a lasting relationship, which is not always love. There’s the chase, the courtship, the falling, the surrender. That’s what I try to capture in my stories.

Q. Do you prefer a certain type of romantic hero?
I adore smart, dashing gentlemen who aren’t afraid to live on the edge. They can be a bad boy, a billionaire, a prince, or a secret agent. That hint of danger just hooks me! However, I they have to be paired with strong, independent women who aren’t afraid to fight for what they want, even love.

Q. Why did you write “First, We Kill All the Lawyers?”
I have wanted to write a vampire tale for some time, but had difficulty coming up with something consistent with current tropes. Finally, I decided it was time to break all the rules. After all, vampires have been around for centuries. Surely, they have evolved by now. And no doubt, they have many of the same societal problems that humans do. However, I also wanted the vampire to be a lawyer. The title came from my experience as a lawyer. I can’t tell you how many times someone would quote Dick the Butcher, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” (Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2.) They would laugh heartily, like they had just told a wonderful joke, but for me, it was great inspiration for a story. What if someone was killing lawyers?

Q. Obviously your former profession as a lawyer impacts your writing!
My friends say I am obsessed with justice and I guess that’s true. After 30 years, the law and the legal world are so firmly embedded in my brain that I can’t flush them out. That has become the lens through which I view the world and that naturally guides my characters and plots. Injustice infuriates me, but it also leads me to great stories! Even in this book, I find a way to explore social and criminal justice issues.


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66 Comments
Bea LaRocca
12/7/2020 03:04:28 am

I love the book cover and title and I enjoyed the synopsis and excerpt as well, this is a must read book and series for me. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and I am looking forward to reading your stories.

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Seelie Kay link
12/7/2020 10:50:41 am

Thanks, Bea! I hope you enjoy my book!

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Rita Wray
12/7/2020 10:24:53 am

Sounds like a great read.

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:05:35 pm

Thanks Rita!

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Seelie Kay link
12/7/2020 10:46:18 am

Thanks so much for hosting "First, We Kill All the Lawyers" today!

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Kelly D
12/7/2020 12:22:45 pm

I like the cover, it looks like a great book.

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:07:01 pm

Thanks, Kelly! I guarantee this book will make you smile!

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Eva Millien
12/7/2020 01:17:47 pm

Nice to meet you Seelie! Your book sounds like a fun and thrilling vampire read that I will have to read! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the tour!

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:08:20 pm

Thanks, Eva! Donovan Trait is hot, sexy, and so much fun!

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Susan Smith
12/7/2020 01:26:59 pm

Sounds great, I like the title of your book.

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:09:23 pm

Thanks, Susan. After 20 years as a lawyer, I could resist a title like that!

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Beyond Comps
12/7/2020 03:21:44 pm

Awesome cover!

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:10:08 pm

Thanks. My publisher has wonderful cover artists!

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Christina Gould
12/7/2020 04:24:31 pm

I like the beautiful artwork on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:12:12 pm

Thanks, Christina! I never know what my publisher's cover artists are going to some up with, but it always on point!

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wendy hutton
12/7/2020 05:17:42 pm

this sounds like my kind of book, great excerpt

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:15:54 pm

I'm happy you enjoyed it, Wendy!

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Sherry
12/7/2020 05:33:47 pm

Great excerpt and cover.

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:16:40 pm

Thanks, Sherry!

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Debbie P
12/7/2020 05:55:19 pm

This book sounds like a really good read.

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:17:26 pm

I hope you enjoy it, Debbie!

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bn100
12/9/2020 02:22:53 pm

nice blurb

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Seelie Kay link
12/9/2020 03:19:26 pm

Thank you! Blurbs can be a pain in the butt to write, but this one was easy!

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Terri Quick
12/10/2020 06:18:17 pm

Loving the book title lol

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Laura Rubenstein
12/11/2020 07:28:43 pm

Love this cover

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Marcy Meyer
12/12/2020 02:05:53 pm

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

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June S.
12/13/2020 07:12:55 am

Sounds like a wonderful read to me.

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Mary Cloud
12/13/2020 09:32:20 am

Thanks for sharing - the cover is interesting

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Lisa
12/13/2020 02:05:11 pm

Great cover.

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Stephanie Liske
12/13/2020 02:16:55 pm

I like the cover.

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Ann Fantom
12/13/2020 04:39:31 pm

I like the cover. It has very nice artwork.

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beth shepherd
12/14/2020 11:37:01 am

This looks like a great read! Thank you

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Ginger Hafer
12/14/2020 12:03:50 pm

Awesome cover. Should be a good read.

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Nancy
12/14/2020 11:37:39 pm

I think that the cover of your book is unique and interesting in design.

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Monica McConnell
12/17/2020 12:21:01 am

I love the title of this book lol

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Elizabeth H.
12/17/2020 09:10:45 pm

Humorous Paranormal Romance? Yes please!

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Melissa Greco
12/19/2020 12:02:32 am

Nice, I love that book cover!

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Julie Lundstrom
12/20/2020 10:52:15 am

I like the cover of this book.

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Dawn Keenan
12/21/2020 01:57:56 pm

I think the title of the book is so cool.

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Karin
12/22/2020 11:26:04 am

Great cover choice!

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LYNN CLAYTON
12/26/2020 10:54:19 pm

oh nice cover looks like a great read

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Erin Madigan
12/28/2020 10:28:21 am

This book sounds so interesting. I can't wait to read it.

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Carol G
12/29/2020 02:35:11 pm

I can understand why the title would resonate in some circles.

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Robin Abrams
12/31/2020 07:54:44 am

I think this cover looks great

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Daniel M
12/31/2020 05:38:09 pm

like the cover

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Jessica Hays
1/1/2021 12:40:07 pm

The cover looks intriguing

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Maria
1/1/2021 07:44:33 pm

WOW this looks amazing, love the cover and the title.

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Emily Gibb
1/1/2021 07:45:47 pm

This is so awesome! Love your writing style !

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Dave Gibb
1/1/2021 07:58:28 pm

love the cover and it looks interesting.

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Jan Lee
1/2/2021 12:03:01 am

I live with MS daily as well. About the cover...I didn't think a regular gun would kill a vampire but I'm not a fan of vampires or guns, lol

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Tara Zarecky
1/2/2021 07:11:23 pm

The cover definitely grabs my attention. Sounds like an intriguing story.

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Jason
1/4/2021 08:11:20 pm

Congratulations on your success on the book. 🍀🙏🍀🙏🍀

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Jennifer Alaggio
1/6/2021 02:42:47 am

I love the cover!!!

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Aubrey Briskin
1/6/2021 09:11:57 am

The cover is great.

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jose rosado
1/6/2021 06:03:04 pm

What do you think of the book or the cover?

A very fun cover

THX

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Alisha Mccracken
1/6/2021 07:13:03 pm

This books sounds amazing and the cover is great!

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Kayla Klontz
1/7/2021 09:14:01 am

The cover is interesting.

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Jen Reed
1/7/2021 11:43:03 am

I like the cover and the book sounds like a fun read.

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Doreen
1/7/2021 12:56:12 pm

Striking cover!!

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Bridgett Wilbur
1/7/2021 01:10:00 pm

I just love your cover.

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Lisa Ellison
1/7/2021 03:32:39 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting!

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Leslie Price
1/7/2021 04:50:06 pm

This looks like an exciting read- I look forward to checking it out!

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Hesper Fry
1/7/2021 06:36:30 pm

I really like the book cover!

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Sand
1/7/2021 08:54:14 pm

Looks like a good cover!

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joy f
1/7/2021 09:24:30 pm

Sounds good.

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Betty Curran
1/7/2021 10:49:35 pm

Sounds like a great story

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