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The Wind Dancer

by Iris Johansen · Wind Dancer #1

1991 · 416 pages · Bantam

Forced ProximitySlow Burn
4.0Goodreads
4.4Amazon
4.0romance.io

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In Renaissance Italy, a noble man bound by oath to recover a priceless statue known as the Wind Dancer finds himself drawn into a dangerous dance with a cunning thief from Florence's darkest streets. When Lionello Andreas realizes he needs her skills to outwit the ruthless conspirators closing in around him, he strikes a bargain that neither of them can refuse—but the chemistry between them burns far hotter than either anticipated. As they navigate a treacherous world of political intrigue, hidden enemies, and deadly secrets, their unlikely partnership becomes a race against time where trust may be their only weapon. This sweeping tale of obsession and redemption will have you turning pages late into the night as two desperate people discover that sometimes the greatest treasure isn't gold or jewels at all.

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