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The Last Christmas - Book Tour and Giveaway

12/11/2020

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The Last Christmas
by Seelie Kay
Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance Comedy 

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At Christmas time, everyone deserves a miracle!
 
David Wright is dying from cancer. He is not expected to see another Christmas. At least that’s what the medical professionals say. Fortunately, Santa begs to differ. After all, modern medicine is nothing more than a best guess. Santa believes anything is possible until you give up.
 
When Santa tells David’s wife, Joan, that heaven is full and she has to keep her husband alive, she is beside herself. She has no medical skills. How can she save anyone’s life? Set your skepticism aside as Santa embraces a family already mourning their father’s terminal diagnosis and teaches them that a Christmas miracle doesn’t always require heavenly intervention. Sometimes, all it takes is a family with enough love to create their own. As Santa says, a true miracle is when love combines with action to get the desired results. And only humans are capable of that.
 
Will Santa’s words fall on deaf ears? Or will Team Wright find a way to save their father’s life?



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​“It’s not about you, it’s about him, Joan.,” a grumbly voice said. “You’re looking at this all wrong.”
Joan turned so fast she almost lost her balance. She glared at the old man who had spoken. He was around seventy, with ruddy cheeks and twinkling blue eyes. And thick white hair. Lots of white hair. Flowing over his shoulders, winding up in a very lush beard. On top of his head was perched a brightly colored red knit hat. She frowned. “Wait a minute. You’re Santa Claus. Without the red suit, but clearly, you’re him. I’d know you anywhere.”
The man bowed and with a smile, said, “At your service.” He gestured toward a park across the street. “Let’s take a walk.”
“Oh, no. I’m not going anywhere with you.” Joan shook her head. “I didn’t mean you actually were Santa Claus. Everyone knows he doesn’t exist. I just meant you looked like him. You’re just a man who looks like him. I don’t know you. Why would I…” She glared at him. “You’re not even wearing a red suit. And since when has Santa taken up armchair psychiatry?” She ran a hand through her blonde hair. “I must be hallucinating.” Despite her objections, she followed him across the street.
Santa laughed. “My dear, I have been dispensing advice since I was old enough to talk and make people listen. God chose my role a long time ago and I have gotten very good at it.” He looked toward the heavens. “Sorry, old boy. Still working on that humility!” He chuckled. “Man never stops reminding me.” He smiled at Joan. “Do you sense any ill-intentions from me? Of course not. I’m Santa. All I want to do is talk.”
Joan reached out and touched his shoulder.
He laughed again. A laugh that came directly from his belly. “Yes, I’m real. Well, as real as a centuries-old spirit gets. I even eat all those cookies children leave me each year. And let me tell you, that’s a heavenly feat.” Again, he looked skyward. “Yes, sir, I am well aware that borders on gluttony. A sin. You know darn well it has nothing to do with gluttony and everything to do with the magic of Christmas, an affirmation that Santa is real. I do it for the children.” He smiled at Joan. “Sometimes, He gets a little overbearing with his angels.”
He smirked. “Even God has his faults. He is by no means perfect.” A strong wind swirled through the plaza, nearly catching his knitted cap. He clapped his hand on his head to hold it down. He whispered, “And he doesn’t take criticism too well, either.”
Joan stared at the man. Surely, she was losing it. Santa a spirit, an angel? He and God didn’t even travel in the same circles. She shook her head, trying to make the hallucination go away.
Santa sighed. “I know, I know. You’ve been taught that I’m not real. That I’m a myth. That’s a rumor started by Satan himself, the old devil. He can’t stand the fact that people embrace the goodness in the world. And that I spread good cheer. He would much rather unleash a plague and make people miserable. He hates Christmas. He hates that the birth of Christ is celebrated, and his birth, well, is not. He really can’t stand the fact that love binds people so tightly during the holidays.” Santa shook his fist toward the ground. “The fool pouts all through the holidays.” He then sat up straight and gazed at Joan. “Christmas is really about love, you know. All kinds of love. The type of love he’ll never have. Love of family, love of children, love of—”
“What the heck do you want?” Joan blurted. “People are starting to stare.”

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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 “The Last Christmas?”
My father is 94-years-old and as you might expect, has had a number of serious medical, age-related events. Each time, we were told to prepare for his death. Each time, he survived. The fact was, my Dad wasn’t ready to die. And his children and his grandchildren weren’t ready to let him go either. So I started thinking about terminal diagnoses and how they are really a best guess, not a guarantee. That, of course, led to thoughts how a terminal diagnosis often causes people to give up and prematurely mourn the death of the person who is ill. I wondered how that impacted the outcome. And because I was preparing to write a holiday book, I also started thinking about the power of family, and how, time after time, families are capable of creating miracles.

That led me to “The Last Christmas.” Christmas truly is a time for miracles, and thought it important that everyone be able to experience one through the tale of the Wright Family.


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34 Comments
Bea LaRocca
12/11/2020 03:47:19 am

I love the cover, synopsis and excerpt, this is a must read for me. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway

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Rita Wray
12/11/2020 10:55:53 am

Sounds like a good read.

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Seelie Kay link
12/11/2020 12:18:42 pm

Thanks for featuring "The Last Christmas" today!

To celebrate release day, I am giving away eCopies of my book today (December 11) only. To enter for a chance to win simply send an email to seeliekay@gmail.com with the subject line, "I want a Christmas miracle!" by 11:59 PM CST. Adults only and only one entry per person, please. Winners will be notifed by email on December 13.

Wishing everyone their own Christmas miracle!

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Wendy Jensen
12/11/2020 03:36:22 pm

The book cover really tugs at the heart strings.

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wendy hutton
12/11/2020 05:27:40 pm

sounds like a wonderful book

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bn100
12/11/2020 08:05:19 pm

festive cover

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Eva Millien
12/11/2020 08:29:26 pm

Hello again, Seelie! The Last Christmas sounds like a delightful holiday read! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the tour!

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Debbie P
12/11/2020 09:57:09 pm

This sounds like a great read.

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June S.
12/12/2020 08:35:29 am

The book sounds like a heart filled good Christmas read.

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Beyond Comps
12/12/2020 04:51:30 pm

Awesome cover!

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Kelly D
12/13/2020 07:30:56 am

I like the cover, it tells a lot about the story.

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Mary Cloud
12/13/2020 09:05:54 am

The cover is nice - thanks for sharing

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Marcy Meyer
12/14/2020 08:24:21 am

Sounds really good.

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Terri Quick
12/15/2020 06:35:16 pm

Sweet cover

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Monica McConnell
12/16/2020 11:38:45 pm

The cover makes me want to read the book it is enticing

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Laura Rubenstein
12/17/2020 03:50:22 pm

Sounds good!! I love the cover

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Karin
12/22/2020 11:29:26 am

Sounds like a nice story

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Carol G
12/23/2020 12:59:00 pm

This sounds like one I would like to read--always nice to learn about new books.

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Dawn Keenan
12/26/2020 07:05:03 pm

This looks great. I love a good Christmas read.

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LYNN CLAYTON
12/26/2020 08:31:13 pm

oh nice cover looks like a great read

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Erin Madigan
12/28/2020 10:20:47 am

This sounds like a very interesting book.

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Maria
1/1/2021 07:05:52 pm

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

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Dave Gibb
1/1/2021 08:29:00 pm

Wow this looks so awesome and interesting.

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Emily Gibb
1/1/2021 11:48:30 pm

AWESOME

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Tara Zarecky
1/2/2021 06:39:28 pm

Love, love, love the cover! I want to read this for sure.

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Robin Abrams
1/3/2021 03:40:03 pm

I really love this cover it is great

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Jason
1/5/2021 01:25:24 pm

Book is better than its cover.

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Lisa Ellison
1/7/2021 03:42:50 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting!

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Daniel M
1/7/2021 06:00:49 pm

like the cover

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Heather Mahley
1/9/2021 03:13:11 am

Such a festive cover

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Elaine Lund
1/9/2021 07:55:33 am

The book cover and title says it all....

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Heather Kaufman
1/10/2021 11:45:54 am

This sounds like a sweet read.

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latisha depoortere
1/10/2021 12:44:39 pm

Thank you so much for sharing!

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Jerry Marquardt
1/11/2021 10:41:26 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Last Christmas, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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