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Coming in 2027! 01-22 | Meet the Author – Lanie Lanawits

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What would you do for a BFF on his worst day? If the answer isn’t “anything,” don’t howl. Childhood sweethearts Tess and Ford belong to a secret society that helps people in tragedy with an ancient Celtic ritual known as howling—one day of highly supervised lunacy.

Ford helped Tess howl not so long ago, and she hoped to return the favor, but the notorious Kia dumping him on Valentine’s Eve is not the “tragedy” Tess had in mind. Neither is working with the uninitiated stranger he insists on bringing along. It would be so much easier if they weren’t all hiding something.

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ADVENTURE THERAPY CAN BE TRICKY! “Irresistible mischief from beginning to end.” –Tracy Otsuka, NYT bestselling author Lanie Lanawits has a history with lions—actual great cats—as well as fierce humans who protect natural resources, challenge deceptive practices, and make movies. Her passion is writing stories that transform predicaments into captivating reader getaways packed with laughter, courage, and quirky romance.

The 24-Hour Howl (Bad Valentine’s Day) is her second novel and tenth screen story. Other award-winning comedy stories by Lanie Lanawits include Carneyval, High Again, and The Tweak (Part One: The Messenger). She also writes dark comedies and thrillers, like BANKED , under the pen name Betty St.

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