Her Every Wish

Her Every Wish tells the story of Daisy Whitlaw, a working-class woman in Victorian London who dreams of becoming a business owner. When she enters a contest for entrepreneurs, she reconnects with Crash, a former flame who now performs bicycle stunts at music halls. The pair form an alliance as Daisy prepares her business pitch, with Crash helping her practice public speaking and build confidence. Their past history and current circumstances create tension as they navigate class differences, family obligations, and personal ambitions. The novella examines themes of social mobility and gender roles in Victorian society, highlighting the barriers faced by women who sought independence through commerce. Through Daisy's story, the narrative explores how determination and support can help overcome societal constraints, while addressing questions of loyalty, sacrifice, and the price of pursuing one's dreams.

Readers appreciated the unconventional Victorian romance between a working-class hero and heroine striving to become entrepreneurs. Many highlighted the depiction of class struggles and the female lead's determination to succeed despite societal barriers. Common praise focused on: - Realistic portrayal of poverty and social mobility challenges - Strong chemistry between leads - Historical accuracy regarding business practices Main criticisms: - Too short at novella length - Some found the resolution rushed - Several readers wanted more development of secondary characters Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (200+ ratings) Notable reader comments: "Shows the realities of Victorian class barriers without sugar-coating" - Goodreads reviewer "Needed another 100 pages to fully develop the story" - Amazon reviewer "The bicycle race scenes were unique and engaging" - BookBub review "Loved seeing a working-class heroine who isn't saved by a wealthy man" - Amazon reviewer

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🌟 Author Courtney Milan worked as a Supreme Court clerk and law professor before becoming a full-time romance novelist 📚 The book is part of The Worth Saga series, but can be read as a standalone novella 🎪 Set in Victorian London, the story features a working-class heroine who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur during a time when women rarely owned businesses 💫 The book explores themes of class mobility and racial prejudice through its biracial hero, Daisy's love interest 🎯 The protagonist's business venture involves selling velocipedes (early bicycles), which were a revolutionary form of transportation that helped advance women's independence in the Victorian era