The Workhouse Orphan Rivals: Victorian Romance
Rachel Downing

In the gritty underbelly of Victorian London, Charlotte Ripley's dreams are shattered when her childhood love, Lucas Alcott, chooses ambition over their bond. Thrust into the very workhouses she once feared, Charlotte fights to survive—never expecting to see Lucas again.
But fate has other plans.
When Lucas reappears as her new foreman, old feelings reignite amidst a powder keg of resentment and desire. Can Charlotte forgive the boy who broke her heart? Or will the dashing footman Brandon Johnson sweep her off her feet in her new life as a maid?
As secrets unravel and danger lurks in the shadows, Charlotte must decide who to trust—and who truly deserves her heart.
From workhouse grime to aristocratic shine, this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption will keep you turning pages long into the night. Watch as childhood promises collide with adult realities, testing the limits of forgiveness and the power of true love.
Rachel Downing writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love these heartfelt tales.
Don't miss this heart-pounding journey of second chances. Read The Workhouse Orphan Rivals today and discover if love truly conquers all!