Sarah Ready had me in the first half, but the wheels fell off hard and fast when Daniel stopped being a ghost. If you’re the best there ever was at suspending your disbelief re: the way humans think and behave, you might be able to enjoy this book. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother. The fact that there is not one but TWO instances of “I love you, let’s get married immediately” in this book genuinely boggles the mind.

In an interesting twist, the ghost element was the only one that made sense.

Also, we aren’t Trekkers, we’re Trekkies. Why is Ned the only character who gets that right??

I rate this book 5/5, mostly for the sheer happiness that I felt when I read it!

Jillian, the female lead, writes for The Daily Exposé in New York, and writes about relationships and love, though when it comes to dating, or even talking to men, she’s speechless, literally. Enter Daniel, the shirtless ghost who appears in her new apartment at a low point in her life. Opposites attract, sparks fly, and it’s up them to figure out unfinished business.

The first half of this book was somewhat predictable, but I thoroughly enjoyed the witty dialogue between the leads, as well as the supporting characters. Without giving away spoilers, I did guess one of the plot twists, but the way the story is ultimately concluded was something I could never have guessed. Was it a little off the rails as far as believability? Yes. Did it also surprise me by coming up with a new twist on this type of ending? Also yes. Regardless of any of that, did I find it satisfying? I did.

The book was definitely one that I could see split into two relatively distinct storylines, almost down the middle of the book. It makes sense for the plot (again, can’t say why, spoilers) why it’s so stark, so it’s not a problem.

Overall, is this a perfect book? No. Did I absolutely enjoy the time I spent reading it? Yes, 100%. I look forward to seeing it on shelves.

Read if you like:
♥️ Paranormal Love Stories
✨ Magical Realism
🍭 Sweet MMC’s
✍🏻 Advice Columns
💋 Fake Dating

This one was so cute! I love Sarah’s writing and have had to read all her stuff since I first read Josh and Gemma’s stories! I truly can’t wait for what she writes next!

I loved the paranormal bits with our MMC being a ghost and felt reminiscent of The Dead Romantics with their growing feelings when they can’t be together.

Thanks so much to the publisher for my ARC!

I’ve gotta start this review off by saying I LOVED this book. I could barely put it down and was upset when I had to go to work earlier because it meant I had to pause my reading.

Jillian and Daniel were a wonderful book couple. Their love for each other was so pure, and I loved seeing them work everything out in the end. The book kept me guessing, which I really appreciated.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for this ARC.

Chapter 1 was heavy on description and exposition. I ended up skim-reading it. Chapter 2 gripped me, and I was really excited, but then chapter 3 went back to heavy exposition. Just not for me. The premise is fabulous. The cover is perfection. I hope it does well.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for the ARC.

Shy, sweet, and lovable Jillian Nejat struggles to speak to men due to a tragedy that happened years ago, especially those she's been set up on blind dates with; she's never had a relationship before, and she's struggling in both her career and love life as a result of it.

She ultimately takes the plunge and rents a flat unlike anything she's ever seen before, but it's affordable and a convenient location to her job. So she decides to move in, but as soon as she does, she comes into contact with Daniel, and despite the fact that he's gorgeous, kind, and confident, and she can actually speak and communicate with him without any problems, the issue is that he's actually a ghost, and she's the only one who can see or speak to him, and he's here to help her find love so he can finally move on. Throughout the story, there are so many surprising twists and turns that my mouth dropped several times.

Daniel truly had me swooning. I laughed, I sobbed, my heart was torn and then mended. What an intense and beautiful story about finding love in the most difficult circumstances. Imagine finding the love of your life who is all you desire and need in a partner but due to some supernatural occurrence there is no way for you to have or keep them.

This is the first time I've read anything by this author, but it won't be the last. This story will stick with me for a long time since I was so emotionally immersed in these characters and completely fell in love with them as they fell in love with each other.

Even the side characters at Jillian's work grabbed my interest, and I found myself in stitches giggling at their antics. Ned, who is continuously fascinated with conspiracies and believes aliens are taking over the world, Buck, who is obsessed with taking over the sports division and never getting it, and Hayley, the former beauty queen who is a sports fanatic heckler who is secretly in love with their boss Bernardo.

It’s so hard to find a supernatural romance that hits all the marks, but this one truly swept me off my feet. Absolutely incredible story, five stars all around. Easily one of my favourites books of the year.

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown, Independent Book Publishers Association for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ / 5

I truly enjoyed reading this! I also thought that the second epilogue was a nice way to end the story. I loved the twist as well. This is a fun & entertaining paranormal romance and I recommend it if you want something to read for the day.

Jillian is a dating and relationship advice columnist, but outside of work she just can't talk to men. When her career is threatened, Jillian moves in to a new apartment - but didn't realise it came with a guest. Daniel is a sexy, shirtless, six-pack wielding heartthrob who is also very dead. He’s a ghost. He’s also the only man on the planet who Jillian can talk to. Together they make plans to help the both of them to help Daniel move on with his life.

Sarah Ready gave me a unique twist on the "hot ghost lover" I've been seeing lately. Taking a more sci-fi approach (heads up for Trekkies - there's a lot in this one) to explain things and take the story on more than one journey. I genuinely expected on thing and then before I knew it, it was being turned on its head and we headed in a completely different direction. I managed to binge this is one sitting, however it did feel a little on the longer side as there were some chapters that could have been cut down just a tiny bit more. That is the only reason it never made it to the five star range.

Thank you to NetGalley, W. W Crown and Sarah Ready for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Ghosted is set for release 26rd September, 2023.

This was a fun read. Anything Sarah Ready writes I would read. I’ve read all of her releases from this year and enjoyed every single one. Ghosted has some paranormal/alternate dimension vibes. Lots of laughs and some steamy ghosts scenes.

I ADORE THIS BOOK, especially the first half! the characters were so nice! Jillian is one of my favorite fmcs ever! She was such a nice character, and I love how she grew in confidence and as a person! Daniel was a lovely ghost, and every ghostly interaction was spectacular!

The second half was not bad but it was hectic and stuff happening at a very fast speed! I feel like more focus could be on Jillian’s work, about how she improved there.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this lovely ARC.

Wow ❣️ 👌 a lovely story. Beautifully written book. Full of emotions and laughter and romance. I didn't read fantasy or paranormal books but I loved this one. Gripping from the first page till the end. Finished in one day. Jillian and Daniel both have great chemistry and their easy banter feels super sexy. Loved the ending and 2nd epilogue as an alternate timeline. Highly recommended,

Sarah Ready does it again!!! This is my third book I have read and they just keep getting better! This was such a cute Rom-Com. It was so hard for me to stop reading. I fell in LOVE with Jillian and Daniel. This was such a unique and wonderful love story that kept me engaged to the very end. I can't recommend this book enough. DON'T sleep on this one.


Thank you NetGalley and W.W. Crown, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

Une romance paranormale surprenante.

Jillian Nejat est la seule experte en relations et en rencontres sur la planète, incapable de parler aux hommes. S'ils vivent, s'ils respirent, c'est terminé. Elle emménage dans un appartement bon marché à New York, malheureusement déjà occupé par Daniel. Il ne vit pas. Il ne respire pas. C'est un fantôme. Par ailleurs, il est le seul homme sur la planète à qui Jillian peut parler. Daniel est persuadé que sa mission, après la mort, est de ressusciter la vie amoureuse de Jillian. Mais, une confession en entraîne d'autres, et soudain, Jillian craint de tomber amoureuse du seul homme qu'elle ne pourra jamais avoir.

L'idée de départ est originale et décalée. Les sujets abordés tels que le pardon, la déculpabilisation, la projection vers l'avenir, la gestion de ses peurs sont bien amenés. Et, nous sommes très rapidement charmés par les personnages et leur alchimie est évidente. La première partie du livre est agréable et pleine d'humour, puis le roman perd en intensité. Les deux autres parties de ce récit semblent moins développées, plus tirées par les cheveux et c'est ce qui m'a fait décrocher. Avec trop de descriptions, de répétitions, je trouve que le livre perd de sa légèreté et de sa fantaisie. 

J'ai beaucoup apprécié les livres de Sarah Ready que j'ai lus jusqu'à présent. Néanmoins, celui-ci m'a déçue, je ne l'ai pas trouvée aussi abouti que les autres. Cela ne m'empêchera pas pour autant de lire ses autres œuvres.

Merci à Netgalley, à l'autrice et aux éditeurs pour cette lecture.

Thanks to NetGalley and W.W.Crown for the advance reader copy of Ghosted! This was a very entertaining and, at times, poignant story of a woman, Jillian whose past makes her virtually unable to have any in-depth conversation out loud (especially with men), except for a ghost named Daniel. I know, I know it’s been done before but the author brings more depth and humor to this story than others I have read. I really enjoyed the alternative timelines and Trekkie references a lot! Give this a read if you are looking to be transported from reality for a couple of days, and enjoy it!

Jillian gives dating advice to other people, but she herself can't even speak to men. Until Daniel shows up half naked in her new apartment. She tries to scare him off with bat, but her hit misses... or actually, goes right through him. Daniel starts following her, convinced it is his mission to help her with her love life.
This is a cozy paranormal romance. The first quarter was really interesting, but then it drags a bit. The pacing felt off, there was a bit too much happening, I kept thinking the end was close and then I'd look and I was around 30%, then 50%. The premise was interesting, but it may have needed a bit of editing. The book is almost 500 pages, which is long for a romance. I Loved Jillian's character development, although she came across as needy and immature sometimes. Since it's cozy paranormal, you do have to suspend disbelief, but it's still a fun read. There is great chemistry between the two main characters. I liked how the story was wrapped up in the end.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was so cute! I loved the l love story. I felt like I would've given it 5 stars if it was not for the ghost aspect but overall a great romance !

Jillian can't bring herself to speak to men, so she's absolutely floored when she's able to speak to the hot ghost haunting her new apartment. She's gone on hundreds of blind dates, but apparently she can only talk to dead guys.

Daniel refuses to believe he's dead. but when he does, he decides the thing that's keeping him from moving on is Jillian - it's his mission to help her come out of her shell and fall in love. But what neither of them expects is to begin falling in love with each other. Is it fate? Is it a big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff?

I was really hoping that this book would be similar to The Mediator series by Meg Cabot - that was my first foray into paranormal romance when I was a kid, so my expectations were high. I was surprised when the publisher description of Ghosted really only covered about half of the book, and I was left wondering where things were going. Ghosted took a hard right from paranormal into sci-fi, and I'm not sure I loved the transition...however, I did ultimately enjoy reading the book, and I was rooting for the characters.

A Surprising unique romantic story with compelling characters.. A great read that had me on the edge of my seat on how this romance was going to work

Review to come ,
I will for now tell you what I was drawn to when selecting this book , the title, and the cover really got me.
Thank you net galley and publisher for allowing me to read this book. !

What is a good romance without some obstacles? I really appreciate when an author takes up the challenge to show us how love conquers all - even time, space, and different dimensions.

Jillian Nejat is a relationship and dating expert who writes an advice column at The Daily Exposé, an online news site. She encourages readers to be themselves and strongly believes The One will see you for you, and appreciate you for that.
Her being the expert online, doesn’t make her the expert in real life. Strangely, Jillian struggles to talk to men. She nods, she smiles, but she seems to be unable to speak with more than one syllable to them.

Enter Daniel, the hot ghost that pops up in the apartment Jillian recently moved in. He is sexy, shirtless, and easy to talk to. Daniel’s determined to help Jillian with her talking-to-men and dating issues before he moves on to the afterlife.

Paranormal romances require great creativity to resolve the obvious bump on the road to Happily Ever After. How do you resurrect the dead love interest? I thought Sarah Ready did a great job with that (I can’t and won’t spoil how, of course). I love how the author managed to intertwine plot and subplots, creating a whole universe so to say to support this impossible romance.

There is a lovely crew of co-workers at The Daily Exposé (Ned, Buck, Hayley, and her boss Bernando), the best friend who works at CERN (Serena), and Fran the neighbor Jillian grew up with. All details in this novel served a purpose to the overarching paranormal romance theme and it was amazing to see how everything, every little detail, comment, and character fell into place in the end.

That being said, this book needed that number of details and characters to resolve the premise. Add to that the amount of depth that was put into it to make the romance not only entertaining but also meaningful... I think this book could have used another one hundred pages or so to fully come to its potential. There was so much going on, and all I wanted was to drench myself a bit more in the Jillian-Daniel bubble (without other people around or anything happening). Just some more happy and blissfull moments with the two of them would have been nice.

Nevertheless, an entertaining, inventive, and lovely read that shows that love indeed conquers all.
I really enjoyed this one!