RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
SPICE: 🔥🔥.5

I was not ready for this book. I thought I was in for a good time; after all, it is just a fun romcom about a woman who ends up living with a ghost.

I. Should. Have. Known. Better.

Jillian was hoping that the cheap New York apartment she took a chance on would not be so bad. Sure, the wall-to-wall mirrors scream 70s love den, but it is nothing a lot of Lysol spray and wipes cannot fix. Unfortunately for her, Lysol cannot fix her ghost problem.

Yes, Jillian Nejat is apparently sharing her apartment with a shirtless, gorgeous ghost named Daniel who likes to butt into her business. And he has a lot of opinions when it comes to her job and dating life, which seem to be more lifeless than he is.

Once she gets over the initial shock and annoyance at having a constant ghostly companion, they both find that there is more to their connection.

I really enjoyed this book (and audiobook). Sure, I had to suspend some belief that someone who is incapable of talking to men and has never been in a relationship (much less a physical one) could be qualified to be a relationship expert, but then again, it is the Daily Expose.

I love the arc of Jillian and Daniel's relationship. Sarah Ready draws us in on a journey with our main characters that organically transitions them from ghost/haunted strangers to friends to lovers. Along the way, we get to unpack mostly Jillian's history in the first act and then Daniel's in the second, and uncover layers of complexity that make them who they are.

Their chemistry was definitely sizzling, though the spicy moments were mostly in the medium (no pun intended) category. We got some ghost-human action (after all, isn't that why we picked this read?) and more.

My second favorite thing about this book is Jillian's network. Ready delivers hilarious subplots about her neighbor Fran, her physicist best friend Serena, and her ragtag group of co-workers that had me laughing, giggling, and crying (in a good way).

This read beautifully as a standalone, though news on the grapevine indicates this will be a series with Serena being featured next, and I cannot wait.

AUDIOBOOK NOTES: The book and audiobook were mostly done from Jillian's POV, and I love Sarah Naughton's reading of Jillian. Even though the book itself was long, Naughton drew us into a complete immersion in this book universe. I felt like she made key scenes in the book come to life, and I really liked that.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to Sarah Ready, WW Crown, and NetGalley for providing an ARC. **

This was an ARC. This is like Julie and the phantoms but without the musical part and more hot and spicy. It’s basically a romance between a human girl and a ghost.
That ghost has a dirty mouth and I am here for it.
She is a writer of columns about love and relationships but she’s is having trouble with it, because she’s awful dating and her advices aren’t what people are looking for
The mention of THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS gives me years of life, and he thinking he has to help her is chef kiss.
This book could be translated like a 2000's romcom. Just read this, she works in journalism in New York and there is this handsome guy who’s helping her, and this scene where the two of them go to a baseball game.
Oh my god I was thinking this book was going to be this soft romance and that’s it but the second half of it is kind of a twisted story.

4.5 Stars rounded up

"Jillian Nejat is the only dating and relationship expert on the planet who is incapable of speaking to men. If they’re living, if they’re breathing, it’s game over. With her bank account at zero, her career a dumpster fire, and her dating life in a ten-year slump, she moves into a tiny, dirt-cheap NYC apartment. Unfortunately, the apartment is already occupied. Daniel (no-last-name) is a sexy, shirtless, six-pack wielding heartthrob who is also…dead. He isn’t living. He isn’t breathing. He’s a ghost."

Honestly, I have struggled in the past to enjoy paranormal or time-hopping romances, and I was worried at first that this one would be the same. When Jillian and Daniel first begin their romance when he's a ghost, I started to cringe a little because my sense of reality was struggling even though their relationship was adorable. I was even considering DNF'ing it because I just knew that I was going to feel the same as I have in the past regarding the time hop trope. However, I'm so glad that I didn't! The ending of this novel was perfect. It allowed the cynic in me to BELIEVE! Now, I can't stop thinking about the entire novel.

I have several other novels by Sarah Ready on my TBR, yet I have not had a chance to read any. Ghosted just made me more excited to read more by her. The writing style and description are top notch.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jillian Nejat turned around in her new apartment and found herself alone with a shirtless man, who simply blinked out of existence when she threw her rare Franklin Mint USS Enterprise NX-01 at him.
Realizing her new apartment's dead former tenant has not yet 'moved on', Jillian and shirtless ghost Daniel, work together to determine and conquer his unfinished business so he can be at peace.

I thought I had it all figured out. I think I actually muttered "we have all seen this movie" but then it went in a whole different direction, kind of in the direction of a different movie, but done in a much sweeter and less convoluted way.
The side stories were cute, I see this is book one of a series, If book two keeps within this storyline, I have a feeling who it will be about, and I am ALL for it.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it.

I thought I would love this and flew through the first 35% and then she had sex with a ghost and I’m just quitting. There’s no way this goes anywhere but down.

What an absolutely interesting twist on a romance.

This wasn't exactly my vibe, but at the same time I don't regret reading it, and would look into what else the author has written. I liked the writing style enough, that I would give them another chance on a plot that maybe I was more into. Not the author's fault that the plot itself wasn't something I was into.

Thank you for the opportunity to ARC read this.

Wow this book was long! At the beginning I honestly thought I would not finish it but it totally took me in!

Jillian and Daniel make the most beautiful couple, it's really sweet how Daniel just shows up but immediately knows that he knows her. Jill's BFF is the perfect BFF, I mean to instantly believe and support her story is really cool.

This story is full of emotions, there were parts that I could not hold my tears. I totally loved it.

I don't know how it happens, maybe it's science? I really have no idea but the author's imagination pulls me in every single time.
Not because the stories are full of extreme adventure, or the characters are exciting dare devils. Not because there are chapters full of danger and suspense or bullies and heroes.
But because they are people, real people living somewhat average lives with extraordinary moments, experiences and/or meeting amazing people who see them as the kind heartfelt people they are and give them the opportunity to be more. That thing that we all want, to be seen and loved for us.
It's a fun, warm, inviting story. That I can't recommend enough.
I have voluntarily left this review.

Ohh myy!!! This one's just perfect for my taste! Unique, emotional, suspenseful, not so predictable and interesting. Not to mention the romance (both heartwarming and heartbreaking). It was like as if I was present there watching it all with my own eyes. It's one of those few books about which I fantasize and get emotional at nights before sleeping during the reading period. The ending was nothing like my crazy fantasies 😂 but I liked it. The only thing I didn't like was the 2nd epilogue, I just felt that was unnecessary. Other than that, the book is absolutely amazing!

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the eARC in exchange of an honest review.

Read this book RIGHT NOW!

Easily one of my favourite book this year. God, I haven’t had this much fun in so long. In fact I was in worst mood when I started but boom, I forgot everything and couldn’t put this book down.
God, I was laughing and snorting so hard from Page one. The banter, monologue and dialogue were fantastic. Each chapter was a delight to read.

Daniel and Jillian…..Where do I even start with them? My love for them is absolute!
Daniel was one se*y, smouldering ghost.
Their story took me through a roller coaster of emotions. First it deceptively made me fall in love then broke my heart, repaired and then broke again. I’m still hungover and I’ll never stop recommending this book.

The secondary characters were awesome. Like, they all were different and quirky but the way they stood and loved each other was… sigh!
Written so well with amazing plot, twists and turns it made me cry in two places when I was totally not expecting it. Like how the author scattered crumbs throughout the story and then later it all made sense.
Even at 70% I was thinking how freaking cute Daniel and Jillian was.

I have never read a book where New York is described this beautifully. Did I mention I loved the writing style?

Safe, TW (Michael broke my heart), and irrevocably recommended.

Those who love Star Trek, you Guys NEED to read this.

P.s Second epilogue? Yeah, i’m still not over it.

I had read a few of Sarah's books and really liked them and this book was really up there.

I was hooked on the book from the first chapter, I couldn't stop listening. I loved the concept, the characters, the plot and of course the romance.

The chemistry between the characters is amazing, the way it is written is beautiful and you can just delve into the book and let yourself go. Halfway through the book the plot takes a 180° turn but you still can't stop reading and worrying about the characters you've already grown fond of.

This book was a breath of fresh air for me and I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I can only say that this beautiful book was worth reading and you will not regret reading it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Social Butterfly PR for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Habia leido algunos de los libros de Sarah y me habian gustado mucho y este libro realmente estuvo a la par.

Me engancho el libro desde el primer capitulo, no podia dejar de escuchar. Amé el concepto, los personajes, la trama y por supuesto el romance.

La quimica entre los personajes es asombrosa, la manera en la que esta escrito es hermosa y tu solo puedes adentrarte en el libro y dejarte llevar. A la mitad del libro la trama da una vuelta de 180° pero aun así no puedes dejar de leer y de preocuparte por los personajes de los cuales ya te haz encariñado.

Este libro fue una bocanada de aire fresco para mi y realmente lo disfrute de principio a fin. Yo solo puedo decir que valio la pena leer este hermoso libro y no te arrepentiras en leerlo.

Gracias a Netgalley y a Social Butterfly PR por este ARC a cambio de mi reseña honesta.

Jillian is trying to make the best out of her current situation. She is woefully inept when it comes to talking to men and she rented an apartment sight unseen. Mirrors are everywhere and she has a ghost. Daniel is the ghost who won’t leave her alone.

This was a new premise for me and I enjoyed it. Their banter was fabulous and their connection was great. While I think it could have been a little shorter in length, the story had me wondering how they would find a way to be together. I listened and/or read parts of this book (in order to finish) and was surprised with some of the plot.

I thought the narrators did a wonderful job of bringing these characters to life. I received an ARC an audio ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

Jillian is having a rough time. With love, her job, etc. She rents a cheap studio apartment, cheap because there are mirrors everywhere. Little did she know it came with a ghost as well. One who goes shirtless and is very good looking.

She is struggling to write a column on relationship advice. The ghost, Daniel, has no memory of his life but hopes helping Jillian with her column can help him move on.

This was a different, but enjoyable read. I love that this author's books are always a bit different, but that the characters and storyline are so engaging.

Many thanks to NetGalley and W. W. Crown for both an ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.

What happens when you meet your soulmate, but he's a ghost? Sarah Ready brings us a lovely story with plenty of paranormal twists, lots of nerdy (hey I think they are cool) references, much scientific mumbo jumbo, quirky characters (and I absolutely include Jillian's apartment in that catergory), some emotional pain and a bit of crazy too. Bit above all, she brings us a romantic story of two people who are meant to be, fated to save each other in every way. A fun, quirky, amazing love story.

BRBN Bingo Autumn Prompt: 'Super-Natural Main Character.'

I had read some of Ready's work before, so I already knew what to expect from that perspective when I picked up this new release. I wasn't disappointed! Although I'm not very familiar with the Paranormal Romance genre, I decided to give it a try and was happy to find that I really enjoyed it.

Certain parts of the story reminded me of the movies "Ghost" and "Meet Joe Black" from the 1990s, which was a good thing because I love both movies. The characters, Jillian and Daniel, were well-developed and unique, and the audiobook narration really brought them to life. The plot was emotional, with plenty of ups and downs that kept me interested and an unpredictable conclusion. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of book 2 in 2024.

The only negative thing I can say is that it was a bit slow for my taste, and I found the spicy parts to be a little strange. Despite that, I would recommend this book to fans of the author and anyone who is open-minded about paranormal stories.

'Ghosted' is out today - grab yourself a copy in time before the forthcoming spooky season.

Absolutely phenomenal! Thank you to Netgalley and W.W. Crown for this heart stopping audio/book!

I have never read a romance comedy and have been absolutely enamored! Sarah freaking Ready! You made me laugh, fall in love, shattered my heart to pieces…and then slowly put everything back together. I was ready to be okay with an ending where nothing went the way it should have and I would have been okay with it.

This book gave me Just Like Heaven vibes, the movie with Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. If you loved this movie as much as I did then we will love this book. It is different and similar, but in the most amazing ways. The storyline seems the same in the beginning, but Sarah throws in twist after twist. This book exceeded my expectations in a short amount of time. Sarah Ready, you have become a new favorite author of mine.

“If I could live,” he says, “I’d live for you.”

It was such a well-written book with many twists and turns!
At first it was a bit too slow for my liking, even though it was an insta-love story. I had a hard time liking Jullian unfortunately. I found her wanting Daniel to stay with her forever to be a bit selfish. Girl, let the dead guy finally find his peace. I get soulmates and all that, but still.
There was an interesting take on sex and intimacy though, nice representation!
However, the second part of the book was sooo good! A lot of the weird and questionable things were finally resolved. It wasn't too predictible. I was really looking forward to see their HEA happen!

Ghosted is the first book in the Ghosted series.

Jillian, an introverted, socially awkward, shy, dating and relationship expert (and huge Trekkie fan), who moves into a new apartment. As it turns out, it's completely haunted by a sexy, shirtless man. However, Things are never what they may seem.

Story:

⭐⭐⭐⭐💫/5

So this is basically a two-parter story. Things get WEIRD and totally WTF? by the second half. Jillian was completely relatable...OMG....to the point where I got secondhand embarrassment. I absolutely loved how much both Jillian and Daniel grew and learned from each other. I did hope for more of Daniel's viewpoint. He was also a likable character and it would have been interesting.

As I mentioned before, second half, things get weird. Interdimensional crossovers, timeline loops, Mandela Effect, whatever the heck you want to call them, makes my head hurt. It may have confused me a bit, HOWEVER, much kudos to this author for actually making this pretty plausible and realistic. This may have been a standalone, but definitely looking forward to Serena's story.

Narration:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Sarah Naughton and even though we got a little bit of Rob Brinkman, they both did such a fantastic job! Both narrators were so soothing and so full of life. It was fun listening to them bring them to life.

5⭐️ | 2🌶

I had the opportunity to read this ARC and I went in expecting the expected only to get surprised in the best possible way!

The story revolves around Jillian, a journalist who writes a dating advice column but is too scared to talk to men. A little bit geeky and plenty shy, she is quite relatable on how she handles her run-ins with a ghost who suddenly appears in her house. Soon, this very hot, and always shirtless ghost, follows her across the city, at her workplace, on her dates, and everywhere she goes. Daniel is everything you'd want from an MMC. What I loved the most, is Jillian's instant connection and ability to be herself around Daniel. He was the first man she could easily speak with and that was both surprising and exhilarating for her.

I loved every interaction between them and seeing Jillian slowly fall in love with the 1 person she couldn't have... the 1 person who didn't really exist anymore in the real world. My heart broke for her, seeing her fight her feelings and the newness of what she was going through was not something I was ready for.

This book had me sobbing at 3am, only to leave me smiling and then appalled in the end. I absolutely loved this story and would most certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a sexy paranormal romance.

P.S. Who knew paranormal smut would be a thing!
Not that I’m complaining !

GHOSTED by Sarah Ready is the first of this incredible writer's stories I've read and the sheer joy, energy, and wonderful of this book means I'm immediately going for more. Doing-well-but-not-great Jillian moves into a new apartment and immediately is greeted by a very friendly, sexy ghost of Daniel. So far, so good, but as Jillian falls in love with the impossible, she loses her reticence and opens to life, to love, to caring more about another person than she ever thought possible. The best thing about Ready's story is that it is flipped on us, about half way through, and the results are pure, unadulterated rom com delight. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.