So, last night on American Idol a bit more surprising than the Dancing With The Stars ouster. But then, what wouldn’t be more surprising than that?

It wasn’t a clear bottom three from this field, but I know who my bottom three would have been. Sarver, Megan, and Scott. Only one of those wishes came through. Sarver was joined by Allison and Alexis on the seal and color me surprised. They sent Allison back to safety quickly, and I knew my wish was about to come true. So, no one was more surprised than me…well, maybe Alexis was, when she was the one going home. Then the judges told her they’d considered using the save on her, so she’s left to sing for her life, but it wasn’t a wonderful rendition, and, in the end, denied. She goes home….and Megan, Sarver, and Scott all go on tour. Wow. Doubt I’ll be buying tickets this year.

However, when the Adam Entertainment Spectacle comes to my home town at some point in the future, I will be on line for that.

Now for something more fun! Another sneak peek at an upcoming release! Woo hoo! Below is the cover for the next Christmas anthology, out this October. And yes, for all of those who asked if I’d do a follow up story to Unleashed, from the last Christmas anthology (see Tuesday’s post for the new mass market cover of that book!) the story continues in Lock, Stock, & Jingle Bells in the Kissing Santa Claus anthology.

Available October 2009!

Three hottie humbugs find holiday magic where they least expect it…

DONNA KAUFFMAN
Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells
Holly hates the yuletide season more than ever since she inherited her mother’s Christmas novelty store, but her childhood pal Sean’s determined to warm her up—to Christmas and to him. When they uncover a diary concealing secrets involving both their families, this could be the Christmas that changes their lives forever…

JILL SHALVIS
Bah Handsome!
Behind on her bills, B&B owner Hope receives an unlikely guest—stranded solicitor Danny, who’s been threatening to put her out of business. Hope’s staff sees more fire than fight in the sparks that fly as they try and bring Hope and Danny together, but only a Christmas miracle can help these unlikely lovers see the light…

HELENKAY DIMON
It’s Hotter at Christmas
Hawaii’s no paradise for Marissa, who, thanks to a series of unfortunate events, can’t seem to get away from the sand to enjoy her Christmas East Coast style—with plenty of snow and slush. But tall, dark, and serious police officer Ted’s about to give this bad Santa in heels a Mele Kalikimaka she’ll never forget…

Tune in tomorrow for the sneak at my next full length novel, out this November. Hint? Bring something cold to drink before peeking. Yowza.

And now onto giving away free stuff!! So far in the Birthday Blog Bonanza, we’ve had Rose, Marlynn…and today’s winner? Jenn C!! Woo hoo!! Just send me your picks (send a few in case I’m out of your first choice) and where to send it. Thanks for playing! Tomorrow? Two winners!

So…what did you think of the boot last night on AI? There has been a bunch of smack being talked about how they already had their top four “chosen ones” which was purported to be Danny, Lil (aka Little), Adam and Alexis. Guess that was proven untrue. Who do you think is next?

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