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Christina Dodd knows her way around both a battlefield and a bedroom scene, making her a favorite among historical romance enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks is ready for its next adventure on your bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Reader Reviews:**\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Stayed up until 3am because I couldn't put it down – worth the coffee addiction the next day!\" \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Finally, a historical romance hero who isn't a brooding statue! 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Couldn't put it down once Katherine and Damian started their treasure hunt.\"* *\"The perfect blend of romance and adventure—exactly what I needed!\"*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834489528485,"sku":"BIN-Y9-12504-08-21-2025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/618bXuex1iL.jpg?v=1755817513"},{"product_id":"greatest-lover-in-all-england-paperback-dodd-christina","title":"Greatest Lover in All England [Paperback] Dodd, Christina","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Greatest Lover in All England by Christina Dodd - Preloved Romance**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady for some seriously steamy Shakespearean shenanigans? 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Couldn't put it down once the sparks started flying.\"*\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Finally, a medieval romance where the heroine isn't helpless. Saura is fantastic!\"*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834491134117,"sku":"BIN-Y9-12507-08-21-2025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/51B5C9PR0KL.jpg?v=1755817550"},{"product_id":"once-a-knight-paperback-dodd-christina","title":"Once a Knight [Paperback] Dodd, Christina","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Once a Knight by Christina Dodd - Medieval Romance That Actually Delivers**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSir David of Radcliffe thought he'd sworn off love forever, but then he meets Alisoun—a woman who's definitely not your typical damsel in distress. 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