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With sharp banter, steamy tension, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers spark, Mia and Xander’s story will keep readers racing to the finish line.' \u003cstrong\u003eCarly Robyn\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eDrive Me Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e                        \u003cstrong\u003e               \u003cem\u003eFormula 1 + 1 = love\u003c\/em\u003e             \u003c\/strong\u003e                      \u003cp\u003eMia Neal is a champion overthinker. Fortunately, she puts that energy to good use: a podcast about Formula One, her favourite sport in the world. There’s nothing about racing Mia doesn’t adore. The speed. The drivers. The fierce competition. The single-minded ambition. Ironic for a woman who’s changed careers more times than she can count.\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003eOnly now her salty takes on gorgeous Brit driver Xander Bishop have gone viral, and the podcast feels more and more like what she’s meant to do. 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