**Pride's Captive by Mary Daheim - Preloved Paperback Romance** Get ready for a deliciously dramatic historical romance that'll have you hiding under the covers (for all the right reasons). When pride meets passion in this swoon-worthy tale, sparks fly and hearts get thoroughly tangled. Daheim serves up the perfect blend of stubborn protagonists, simmering tension, and enough emotional baggage to fill a Victorian mansion. This vintage gem explores themes of redemption, class conflicts, and that age-old question: can love really conquer a seriously bruised ego? Perfect for romance readers who crave their love stories with extra helpings of angst and characters who actually have to work for their happy ending. Mary Daheim knows her way around a bodice-ripper, delivering all the passionate escapism you need without taking herself too seriously. This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has lived a little – just like the best romance novels should. *"Pure guilty pleasure reading – couldn't put it down!"* *"Daheim writes characters you actually care about, even when they're being idiots."*
