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The Replacement War

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Bestselling author Lisa Suzanne's rock star romance has lovers becoming enemies when a weekend fling turns into the competition of their lives.

I haven’t even earned the position yet and I’m already living like a rock star. I spend my weekend on someone else’s dime in a swanky Los Angeles hotel with a gorgeous woman. She’s looking for a fling, so I give her what she wants.

I never thought I’d see her again, and then I do.

She’s my competition for a spot in one of the biggest bands in the world. My mouth gets me in trouble when I let it slip that we hooked up, and she vows revenge.

But two can play this game. I learned all about her weaknesses, and I plan to use them to my advantage. Sabotage, manipulation, distraction, whatever it takes...

This is war.

298 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2020

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Lisa Suzanne

96 books2,705 followers
Lisa Suzanne is an Amazon Top Ten Bestselling author of swoon-worthy superstar heroes, emotional roller coasters, and all the angst. She resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest romance book or watching reruns of Friends.

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Profile Image for Meredith Wilson.
383 reviews39 followers
December 13, 2020
The Replacement War is the latest full-length rock star romance by one of my all-time favorite authors, Lisa Suzanne. In this novel we meet Gage Hoffman and Lexi Weber who are vying to replace Kane as the new bassist for the popular rock band, MFB. You may remember Kane from Lisa's last book, It's Only Temporary. While MFB was on a hiatus, he agreed to play for the label's newest up and coming artist, Ruby Ray. They fell in love, he left MFB to join her band permanently, and here we are.

Gage hails from Nevada where he spends his time as a blackjack dealer and the bassist for a Motley Crue cover band. When he is given the opportunity to fly out to Los Angeles to compete to become the new bassist for MFB, he jumps at the chance. He will be battling it out against nine other competitors on television while getting paid a grand a day. Not to mention he'll be getting to jam out with his favorite band. This is a win-win for him no matter the outcome especially when he meets a certain country sweetheart.

Lexi is a Nashville beauty who plays and sings for the band Electric Red Summer. She has big dreams of going places, but she realizes that won't be with her current band. They are happy and settled with no intentions of ever leaving. So when she receives the opportunity of a lifetime, to audition to become the new bassist for MFB, there is nothing to think about. She packs up, says her goodbyes and heads to Los Angeles to begin this new journey. Once there, she has one weekend to herself before the battle of the bassists begins.

Gage and Lexi meet at the hotel bar where they're both staying. Both tell little white lies about why they're really there due to the NDA's they were told to sign. They spend one smoking hot weekend together before going their separate ways. So on Monday when they find out they're both competing for the same spot, they are quite surprised. Happy even until Gage lets it slip that they hooked up the weekend before. Lexi is not too happy. She vows to get revenge and then an all out war begins.

This whole series has been amazing! Each band member's book has been unique, refreshing, fun and addicting. I will miss these guys, but knowing Lisa, I'm sure this won't be the last we see of them. Just like it wasn't with Vail. I'm crossing my fingers anyway. All in all, this was a fantastic read that I highly recommend to all lovers of rock star romance. It's angsty, steamy and just pure perfection! Five stars and oh so many more for Gage, Lexi and The Replacement War!

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Profile Image for Doris.
2,772 reviews110 followers
August 8, 2020
Exceptional Book!!!

This is for any rock star lovers out there. This author has added yet another book to her MFB (My Favorite Band) series and it just gets better every time…if that’s possible. The guys from MFB are looking for a bassist to replace Kane’s sudden departure and they do it by way of another season of their reality t.v. show. They bring ten people into a mansion and set up various challenges to find their next bass player.

Gage was the bassist for a Motley Crue cover band in Vegas and is beyond good looking and talented. Lexi was the bassist and lead singer of a band in Nashville. It just so happens that these two meet in the LA hotel bar a couple of days before they have to report to the competition. Of course they both signed a NDA and can’t reveal that part of their lives but do they ever reveal everything else! Lexi seems like the shy, good girl but was willing to chase her dreams. It just so happens that she is beyond talented as well.

Well, you guessed it; the surprise on their faces that first time they meet at the house was crazy. Gage said some things that he probably shouldn’t have while being on camera and it sends Lexi playing pretend with another contestant.

Make sure you set some time aside because once you start this book you won’t be able to put it down. What will win out love or an amazing future with an amazing rock band and what price will they pay to chase their dreams?
14 reviews
July 30, 2020
I really loved this story! The chemistry between the characters just drew me right in and gave me all the feels. I couldn't put it down once I started it. Can't wait to see more of these characters in future stories!
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Author 25 books479 followers
July 30, 2020
This book has it ALL ~ humor, angst, sexy times, reality Tv, and snappy dialogue! I stayed up until 4 am to finish it, and wasn't disappointed. Lisa Suzanne has really outdone herself with this great novel. She's now been put on my "must buy now" list. 10 stars!!
Profile Image for Donna.
75 reviews
August 10, 2020
I will never get enough of this world. I adored the Vail crew, but MFB also has a huge chunk of my heart. Gage and Lexi’s story was different than any other rock story I’ve read. Gage is swoon worthy and Lexi is a true southern belle. Lisa Suzanne nailed it again!
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4,000 reviews158 followers
July 20, 2020
Holy crap 5 stars are not enough!! This book had it all.
Beautifully written characters - check
A storyline that sucked me in from the opening pages - check
Angst, lies, deception - check
Moments that I wanted to smack Gage upside the head - check
The need to crawl into the book and give Lexi and Gage a hug - check

With each and every book in this series Lisa Suzanne has created one masterpiece after the other. I thought my favorite was Adam's - no wait maybe my favorite was Dax's - then just wow it was Kane's but in the end this last book took everything to a higher level. The entire series should not be missed but my heart will always love Gage and Lexi.
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301 reviews12 followers
July 31, 2020
The Replacement War has to be one of my favorite reads by Lisa Suzanne. I wish I could give it more than a 5 star rating. Lisa rocks Gage and Lexi’s not so friendly romance. Their weekend hookup is hot and steamy mixed with deception. Once they learn the truth about each other is all out war.
Gage is a bassist for a Motley Crue cover band. He’s happy with this gig but still wants more. He is your typical noncommittal musician when it comes to relationships.
Lexi is also a bassist but in a local country band. She’s driven and knows her career is stagnate. Part of this is because her band mates are happy with the status quo and don’t feel the need to expand their success.
Lisa has written a rockstar romance that has a storyline based around a reality TV show. If you are familiar with her books, she has incorporated the bands Vail, Ruby Ray, and the main band of this story MFB. The Replacement War is a lovers to enemies romance that contains sone unexpected twists that add to the level of complexity of all the characters within the storyline. The depth of the story, character development and the inclusion of the highs and lows of a celebrity’s life, gives readers a vibe that Lisa knows a thing or two about the life of a rockstar. The Replacement War is a 5 star must read addition to your romance book collection. I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were not influenced by the author or her promotional team.
Profile Image for Jen (jensdreamylittlereads).
861 reviews101 followers
August 9, 2020
I have been a big fan of Lisa Suzanne's rockstar romances since the first trilogy of Mark and Reese. The Replacement War is the last story of the MFB world and I adored everything about it.

I loved Gage and Lexi's story. It really was perfect end to this great rockstar series. It was sexy, fun, emotional, and romantic. I love the Vail world Lisa Suzanne has created and each book got better and better. And although I’m sad that this is the last book, I’m sure this is not the last we will of the Vail guys. I’m excited to see what Lisa brings us next.
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907 reviews29 followers
September 16, 2020
This book has everything I love. I'm a huge fan of MFB already, they are My Favorite Band, so any time I get to see them again, I'm happy. It also has a reality show competition aspect and I'm a sucker for that.

Gage and Lexi are both in the race to become MFB's new bass player. The only problem is that they just spent the weekend getting to know each other and lying about why they're in LA. I hate that they had that misunderstanding from their first meeting at the competition because it set up for a great conflict during the duration of the competition. I loved watching each competition and the debriefs with the producers. This is everything I love and it was perfect. I loved seeing Lexi and Gage shine and really open up to their feelings. They really get to know each other in the hotel during that weekend they spend together and I loved seeing them come to terms with the competition and their feelings.

I'm obviously not going to tell you who become's MFB's new bassist, but, I definitely think they both ended up where they needed to be.

This is the kind of book you won't want to put down. You just need to get to their next altercation, you need to get see the next competition and of course, you need to know who's going to win the war.

If this is really the last MFB book, I'm going to miss this entire crew so much! I don't read tons of rock star romances, but I'll drop everything for a Lisa Suzanne rock star romance. She's weaved such an amazing world, one where you always see a friendly face, and I absolutely love that.
August 5, 2020
The Replacement War by Lisa Suzanne is a standalone, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rock star romantic comedy told mostly in first person, dual POV. Dax (Take My Heart) also had four POV chapters dispersed throughout the book. The story follows two musicians, Gage and Lexi, as they compete on a reality TV show to win a position as the newest member of famous rock band, MFB (My Favorite Band).

This is the final MFB standalone. Previous books tell the love stories of the other band members. I have read and enjoyed each one. Although it’s unnecessary to read any of those first, doing so provides maximum enjoyment when familiar characters appear in subsequent books. If you want to catch up on the other members of MFB, you can read their stories in Take My Heart (Dax, lead singer), The Benefits of Bad Decisions (Brody, drummer), Waking Up Married (Adam, lead guitarist), Driving Me Crazy (Rascal, keyboardist), and It's Only Temporary (Kane, bass player).

Gage is a Vegas blackjack dealer and the bassist in a Motley Crue cover band. Lexi is a singer and bassist in a country band with friends that are happy playing and staying in Nashville. Both want more for their lives, so when an opportunity arises to potentially become the next bassist for MFB by competing on reality TV, they each jump at the chance. The weekend before the show begins, Lexi and Gage meet in the bar of their hotel. They hit it off and spend a steamy couple of days together, but neither shares their true reason for being in town because both have signed NDAs. They're surprised (initially pleased) to see each other on the reality show. When Gage accidentally slips, letting the other contestants know about their hot weekend together, Lexi is livid. Each vows to eliminate the other from the competition and be the last person standing. This is war.

What will happen as Gage and Lexi compete for the same prize? How far will they go to win? What will happen when the competition ends? Will Lexi and Gage remain enemies? Will they be able to reconcile and start over? Or will it be too late? Read the book to find out!

I loved Gage and Lexi's story! As characters, they were frustratingly relatable. At times, I wanted to smack some sense into them both, but I loved them. Out of all the MFB books, this is one of my favorites. I'm sad to say goodbye to My Favorite Band, but I wouldn't be surprised if they made a few appearances in future books. The Replacement War was the perfect end to a great collection. It was sexy, angsty, funny, emotional, and romantic. I highly recommend it.

*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***
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190 reviews
August 4, 2020
5 swoon filled stars! This book is non stop enjoyment from start to finish! From their first meeting, Gage and Lexi have instant chemistry. I love the setting that Gage and Lexi’s relationship is tested and how we get to to see into their thoughts through the confessionals.

An angst filled competition with a bit of sabotage! This is a page turner that brought the feels hard! Loved it! Motley Crew and Nashville have my heart! Another great addition to Lisa’s rock band world!
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1,943 reviews5 followers
August 28, 2020
Hot! Hot! Hot!
A great ending to a series for all rockstar lovers~

This author has hooked me with the wonderful characters along with the heart she brings to the pages. All I can say is if you want love band books, this series bypassed my expectations and I think this may be one to sink your teeth into :)
Profile Image for Heather Navarre.
716 reviews2 followers
July 21, 2020
About 5 books a year blow me away and have me wishing stars went higher than 5.

This book was absolute perfection! I am not sure I have the words to convey how much I loved it.

Lexi and Gage make this book phenomenal with everything the do and say. I smiled a lot during this book, chuckled a few times, got mad a few times and cried a time or two.

It was a fresh perspective on romance. A TV reality show that we’ve seen a lot of in the past few books and a competition for a spot in a huge band.

I love Lisa Suzannes world she created and the books keep coming in that Vail world. They just get better and better and at this moment I can’t imagine loving a book more (until the next one because I loved the last one best too).

Oh and it has one of the greatest covers ever too!
Profile Image for Kirsty Lyon.
231 reviews6 followers
July 20, 2020
I opened the book and settled in, knowing that with all her books Lisa takes you on a ride.

Well, what I did not know was that this would be the best ride to date.
Intrigue, suspense and a few face palm moments.
I was hooked from the start and could not put it down. It will take me a little while to get over saying goodbye (am I?) ftom the characters and recovering from this book hangover.
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992 reviews10 followers
August 10, 2020
I have really enjoyed reading the MFB series and seeing how the guys have ended up. Agreed that having a "replacement" didn't set well with a lot of us but Lisa has done great in this one.
MFB has invited a group of people to interview/play and compete for a spot in their band. In this group we meet Gage and Lexi who met at the hotel while waiting for the week to start. They really hit it off and spent the weekend together but neither one told the other the truth of why they were there in LA. They find out once they show up at the location and it doesn't go well.
The competition is crazy and some funny stuff happens along the way as well as some tears. Their chemistry is off the charts but both are hurt. Will they make it to the end or be voted out? Can they compete against and find the way back to each other and what happens if one of them wins?

I can't wait to see what comes next! Loved this!
149 reviews
July 26, 2020
Chasing their once in a lifetime dreams of playing bass guitar for the world famous rock group, MFB, Gage, Lexi and eight others uproot their lives and move to LA.

Two anonymous strangers share a weekend hotel hookup leaving both wanting more so they decide to meet again in the future when they are both free...or not.

They had no idea what fate had in store for them.

A reality show, a competition, the shock, the pranks, the lies, the angst, The Replacement War has it all. The hasty words, bittersweet interactions, tangible conflict and swirling emotions make this a 5 star must read!

Featuring appearances from many of Lisa Suzanne's beloved rock stars, this book can standalone but will make you want to go back and follow all their journeys!
238 reviews2 followers
July 27, 2020
"This is War"
MFB is one of my favorite Rock bands to read about. Lisa Suzanne never disappoints her readers. The Replacement War is an awesome, well written continuation of the Band's life, love, angst, steam, ups and downs. This book continues the band's reality show with a contest to replace their bass player. What a cool idea and it draws you into their lives once again. A big surprise occurs when Lexi and Gage discover, after a hookup, that they are competing against each other in the contest. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
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209 reviews21 followers
July 22, 2020
I love MFB. I absolutely love these boys and seeing them grow through each of these stories. I actually didn’t finished Kane’s story but didn’t let that spoil my fun for this book. This could be read without reading the other books however I think you will have a much deeper appreciation for the characters if you read their books. That being said, Gage and Lexi were so fun to read about! From their individual introductions I knew I’d enjoy this read. Their chemistry was undeniable, and I loved seeing the back and forth. Their dialogue was fun as well as sexy and interesting. And that ending, no spoilers but I just can’t!!!! I also loved the POV from a certain member from MFB throughout, it added an extra something that I didn’t know I needed but absolutely loved.
The whole book sort of reminded me of a version Listen to Your Heart on ABC, with a little twist.

Overall, another success from Lisa and I wait for more!!!
763 reviews13 followers
July 25, 2020
Oh wow, I don’t think I’ve ever read a “lovers to enemies” story before but what an enjoyable and unique read it was! I have read every book in this series by this author and they keep getting better and better. Lexi and Gage’s journey has all the feels—I laughed, I cried, I got angry at each of them at different times, and cheered for both of them throughout the book. Lisa certainly knows how to write a rock romance but she always throws in a different twist. The reality show aspect was written in this one as well as the first book, but the anticipation angle of this one was off the charts! Well developed characters, chemistry, interesting plot, and steam—what more could you want from a rock romance! I loved everything about this book.
Profile Image for Donna.
378 reviews16 followers
July 27, 2020
Fist book by Lisa Suzanne and I’m hooked. The Replacement War was so much more than an incredible Love Story. Gage and Lexi both get the opportunity to compete for a spot in a famous band on a Reality TV Show. They meet in a hotel bar and sparks fly and so do lies. This book will keep you turning pages to see the pranks, the lies, the lust and the jealousy that is happening. Grab this book because you will fall in love with Gage and Lexi.
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996 reviews14 followers
July 21, 2020
Oh how I love MFB land!!(Don’t worry if you haven’t jumped in yet, The Replacement War can be read as a stand-alone but these guys are too good to pass up!) Honestly, 5 stars is not enough for this stunning tale! It hit me with all the feels! It was light and fun yet still made me shed several tears! Loved, loved, loved!! And oh so sexy!!

Gage and Lexi thought they only had one night together but fate had other plans.

After finding out they were competing for the same prize, Gage wasn’t the nicest!! Would their friendly competition turn into an all out war? Just how far would they be willing to go?

Gah!! I just can’t get over how much I loved it. I mean, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, Lisa wrote it and she never lets me down! There were times I wanted to hit both of them over the head, but I wouldn’t change anything!! I really hope we continue to see the boys in future books!!
Profile Image for Juli Hall.
1,144 reviews39 followers
July 25, 2020
This is my favorite book in the MFB series. Gage and Lexi met just before they were to start filming a reality show for MFB to find a replacement for their bassist. Not knowing they were both doing the show. They fell hard for each other. When they see each other at the show things go array. They’re both fighting for their dream job but also their feelings for each other. This book hooked me from the start. Loved everything, the storyline, characters and the angst. Highly recommended.
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57 reviews1 follower
July 21, 2020
First and foremost...I’m so happy there wasn’t a cliffhanger. I was waiting for it and glad there wasn’t one. Whew!! I love my boys from MFB including Kane, but Gage and Lexi...oh my!! These two were like moths drawn to to flame, but were so damn stubborn. These two are going to drive you crazy, but you’ll understand why they acted the way did and what was going on in their hearts. Then she’s throws a wrench into the book with Tyler. 😳 Tyler you ask... you have to keep reading to find out. 😬 Lisa keeps you on your toes til the very end. DO NOT STOP READING!!
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1,526 reviews8 followers
July 22, 2020
I love the MFB boys, and this whole series took us on the most amazing journey. Still sad they need a replacement, but holy what an amazing read this was! Best book in the series to date. Of course I knew once I started I would not, could not put it down. Gage and Lexi, made for one heck of a story. These two, the chemistry, the sass just drew me right into the story. Another 5 plus star read!
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462 reviews5 followers
July 25, 2020
The Replacement War
Lisa Suzanne
My Favourite Band or MFB need to find a new bass player. With all the right connections they come up with a novel way of filling the vacancy. What could be better than a reality TV show tracking their progress with the winner snagging the coveted spot?
Gage is in a Motley Crue cover band, he dreams of more, he writes songs and loves music. His comfort zone is playing a part, impersonating, “All we’ll ever be is men playing dress up.” He thinks he just run of the mill, cover band by night, blackjack dealer by day in Vegas.
Nashville girl Lexi is a co-lead singer in her local band Electric Red Summer. She has big dreams of going places but the rest of her band, her best friends are settled and happy. This little country singer- songwriter is restless.
Both our leads are game enough to dive into their new adventure.
“I open the front door to the building that will change my life. Because no matter what happens, this is the place where it all starts.”
This book starts with Lexi and Gage as parallel stories. Then fate makes their paths intertwine. The tension builds as they crash into each other. Will they survive the fall out?
“It feels like we’re at the start of the most important piece of my life’s puzzle.”
If you love reality tv this might just be your jam!
It is part of the MFB series but definitely reads as a stand-alone novel with hea.
I received an arc of this book.
4 1/2 rockstar stars
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1,928 reviews12 followers
July 26, 2020
Ms. Suzanne is the master at writing stories about bands. If you read the last book, you will remember that Kane left the band. Now MFB is looking for a bass replacement. How exciting is it to have all the contestants come to LA and live in the same house as they compete for the position and the show is recorded! It was so romantic that Gage and Lexi met up the weekend before the tryouts. Since they had to sign NDA’s neither knew the other was a contestant. What a weekend the two had. It had to be heart wrenching when they parted and didn’t know if they would ever see each other again.

I would have loved to be there when they both see each other at the house for the contestants! Boy Gage sure said the wrong thing and that changed the feelings between the two. I hated seeing the two trying to mess the other one up mentally. It had to be even harder that what ever was said was caught on the mic’s around the house. There are also other people who try and mess with the two which doesn’t help the situation. I loved the two together and was hoping they would see what was in front of them. I loved the book and strongly encourage you to read it. I was given a copy and voluntarily wrote a review.
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241 reviews7 followers
July 27, 2020
What do you choose, when dreams and hearts are at stake?! When being a rockstar is what you have always wanted and desired most?!Are you willing to laid everything on the line when a once in a lifetime chance is within reach?! .......but suddenly there is even more at stake.... Lexi, Gage and eight other contestants competing for the bassist spot for a famous band will have to decide just that... there will be Anguish, Sabotage, Mean Spirited Distractions (That will have you laughing out loud), Suspense and Overwhelming Sexual Tension to say the least....and you will be right there to devour it all while the cameras film it for a reality TV.

Lisa Suzanne, a talented writer, always has some new way to sweep you off your feet and right into the pages of her whirlwind rock romance novels. She has a way of vividly writing the emotions and adventures each of her characters. Where you won’t want to put it down and will be left wanting more!! I love the whole series, each book is as good as the last. They can be read as stand alone(s) but why? when you can have them all!! Rock Romance at its very best!!
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324 reviews8 followers
July 21, 2020
HOLY. BUCKETS!!

Gage Hoffman is offered the chance of a lifetime- travel to Los Angeles, California, and fight for the chance to be the replacement bassist for one of his all-time favorite bands, MFB. Of course that would mean leaving his impersonator gig and blackjack job, and his hookup buddy, Kelly. But getting a grand a day, playing music for MFB, being on television, and fighting to prove his worth as a bassist? Gage quickly accepts, and gets ready for the challenge. But he also meets a charming sweetheart who shows him what "Southern hospitality" really means. ;) He travels to the house, makes friends, and settles in to prove his salt to MFB.

When Tennessee sweetheart Lexi Weber is offered to be one of the competitors for MFB's bassist, she's floored. She's never had a chance like this, and takes it by the horns eagerly. She flies to LA, walks in, and is immediately floored when she's met with none other than the man who is her competition- and possible lover?? WHAT IS THIS WORLD?! she wants to scream. THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING TO HER! When he lets it slip that they hooked up and spent the weekend together? Ooooh, watch out, because Lexi vows revenge and an all-out war.

Ten contestants.
One spot.
One chance of a lifetime.
Sabotage, manipulation, distraction, whatever it takes...
This is war. And all bets are off...even love and their hearts.

THIS. BOOK. IS. EVERYTHING! If I could give this 1000 stars, I would do it in a heartbeat! <3 The chemistry, the romance, the battles, the music, the anticipation- all of it is off the charts! It's definitely given me a book hangover, and I may need a godfather to help me recover from it. ;)
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