Wished is book 4 in the Ghosted series by Sarah Ready.
Sarah Ready is an incredible writer, with her amazing story-telling and sharp and profound narrative, she weaved a magical story.
I have enjoyed many of Ready’s previous titles. And I promise this has been my absolute favorite.
Her writing is captivating and she pulls you in and holds you hostage till the very end.
There were funny and tender moments and a few parts that were very thought-provoking. I really enjoyed it.

Thank You NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Anna has fallen for Max Barone at first sight, gathering little details of his life as she cleans his house once a week. But he doesn't even know she exists. One day while cleaning she finds an antique necklace with a note that claims it grants wishes. As a child she wanted to be a genie able to grant wishes to her loved ones but maybe it wouldn't hurt to get a wish of her own. She wishes that Max would love her and marry her, then wakes up the next morning as Mrs Barone, married for seven years. Max is the perfect husband, devoted and loving, but Anna can't escape the thought that maybe this wasn't what he would have wanted. Can she put things back to the way they were? Can she live this life that feels like a lie?
Although I'm not a fan of instalove stories, this one with the addition of a little magical realism was more plausible. I like how the characters develop through the story, especially Max from his stiff and depressing attitude in the beginning to loving and happy. I get where Anna was coming from but got easily frustrated with her holding back from what she always wanted. But as always I loved their HEA. It's not my favorite book in the Ghosted series, but overall I did really enjoy it.

Wished by S. Ready is book 4 in the Ghosted Series, but can easily be read as a stand alone.
When Anna wishes she’s married to the owner of the chateau she cleans, she wakes up in a topsy-turvy world where she’s Max’s wife.
Anna is a romantic who believes in The One and Love at First Sight. Why? Because it happened to her. The second she saw Max Barone she fell desperately, hopelessly in love.
It didn’t matter that they were from completely different worlds—he owned a jewelry empire, she cleaned houses—love had no barriers.
Max didn’t know Anna’s name, much less that she existed.
Then one day Anna made a wish. Suddenly she was in an upside down world where everyone believed she and Max had been happily married for years. It was romance. It was love. It was everything she’d ever wished for.
A fantastic read, 4,5 stars.

Honestly, I loved everything about this book. The pacing, the story, the characters, the tropes ... all of it was fan-freaking-tastic. If you are in the mood for a magical realism romance to read this fall, please add this book to your list. Max and Anna had me hooked from the first sentence of this book.

Anna has been cleaning Max's house for three years, and she fell in love with him the first time she saw him. And then she fell in love with him a little more each day as she learned more about him. The only problem? Max doesn't know her name and definitely doesn't see her until one day, she makes a wish. She wakes up in a world where everyone thinks she's married to Max—well, except for Max. Except, he has memories of both the real world and this imagined one. And this imagined one is filled with love and passion and romance. It's everything a person could want in a relationship. Isn't it?

I know love at first sight—especially when it's one-sided—can be a hit or miss in books (at least for me), but this book was an absolute hit. The chemistry between Max and Anna was undeniable. I know it doesn't totally make sense to say there's undeniable chemistry when Max and Anna don't talk for the first three years of knowing each other, but please trust me on this. The way everything plays out between them was truly magical.

It's hard to talk about this book without spoiling something, so I'm just going to repeat: if you are in the mood for magical realism this fall (or at any time in your life), put this book on your list. I had such a great time reading this book. I'm honestly a little sad to be leaving this world, but I am so excited to see what Sarah writes next.

✔️ Hate to Love
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Billionaire Hero
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Quasi Boss/Employee
✔️ She Falls First, He Falls Harder
✔️ Magical Realism
✔️ First Person Single POV

Beautiful, just like everything else Sarah Ready. If you want to escape this world for a bit and dream of alternate possibilities, this novel is for you.

4 Stars

This was my first book by Sarah Ready and I really enjoyed it. It’s technically the 4th book in a series but I didn’t have any confusion so I think they’re just same location, world & the characters pop up from other books or are mentioned. I’d be interested to check out more of her books or even just more from this series.

Wished felt super nostalgic to me! Like a 90s or 00s rom com or the romance books I was reading in 2013-2015. A very sweeping— soulmates kind of love story. It had a big magical realism aspect to the story which was mostly fun although there were a few plot holes and over the top moments. It was spicy at times and very romantic! I didn’t want to put it down because I had to know how it was going to end! If you’re a long time lover of romance and don’t mind some magical elements then I think you will enjoy it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ARC of Wished in exchange for a honest review!

4⭐️UGHHHHH this was just a treat!

You ever wanted to know what it would be like to have a wish come true, JUST like that?
That’s exactly the case with our main girl here, Anna Benoit where she wished to be the wife of her employer, Max Barone.

And hello, POOF it happens? This mans didn’t even know she existed, despite her working as a cleaner for him for many years. Now suddenly, he’s all over her with passion, devotion and love.

But is it truly everything she ever wanted, or do sometimes dreams happen differently to reality?

This was just a wonderful installment to the ghosted series. I love how a little bit of unexplainable magic plays a big part in these stories, it adds a bit of a paranormal element that I just eat up every time.

One way or another, these books by Sarah Ready almost always tear me apart then put me back together again a bit differently to how I functioned before. Almost like a piece of each of her stories notches to my heart that refuses to budge.

But isn’t that something we always hope happens when we read a book? Where it impacts you so much in never truly leaves you long after you reach the end of the pages?

Thank you Sarah Ready for the opportunity to read this series ahead of time each time!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️

💭My Thoughts: Wow! This was so so cute! It was definitely not what I was expecting. I read this within a couple hours, I just couldn’t put it down. I had to find out how it ended and I am so happy with the ending. I definitely recommend!

I really liked this book. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before. Except for maybe Charlie St. Cloud. Back to the book: I wasn’t sure I would like it given it’s also most a insta-love romance and there’s not really a “proper” build up like one would expect. But this book proved me wrong. The chemistry was electric. I was on my toes trying to figure out the ending. A must read!

My absolute favorite ghosted story! In love with Max and Anna. Well, in love with Max for awhile now ☺️

This series is magical and refreshing and if you haven’t read it, do it. Like 100%. You won’t regret it.

This book is heartbreaking and beautiful. Their relationship at every point 😍 ahhhh. Anna he loves you. Believe it. Always.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

What if you had the power to make your biggest wish come true? How would you react? How would it feel? Would it really be real?

Well, Anna wished was married to her insta-crush and that he was all in love with her.
And Max.. since Fated I was dying to read his story and how claculated and pratical Max would be swept by heat and passion and all the things he though he hated and didn't needed.
After one magical wish to an enchanted necklace, Anna wakes up the next day and those dreams have come true. And then latter, he fell, he gave in to love and into her. But, he lost himself on the way. She lost him in a way that is also painfull. She then realised that her dreams and wishes might not be what she wanted after all. At least not this way!
After that, she did all she could to make things right, even if it meant breaking her heart in the process.
I really enjoyed this book and both characters. We could relate to both of them, and the author has a was to make us feel what they feel, with her gift for words. This series continues to amaze me :)

And we can always say.. Be carefull what you wish for..

4.5 Stars

”What would you wish for.”
“You.”

We’ve loved this series! After finishing Wished this week, we’ve vowed to re-read the entire series at some point, to once again experience each story. We’ve loved them all that much! Sarah Ready captured our imaginations and hearts in each book.

Sarah Ready can whisk us away and transport us to incredible destinations. Whether it’s Geneva, Paris or Saint Tropez, she makes us feel as though we’re there. Tasting the delicacies and taking in the scenery, thanks to her beautifully vivid storytelling.

’Love, even in small portions, is enough to defeat an ocean of hate.’

The Ghosted Series comprises of four books - Ghosted, Switched, Fated, culminating in the final book, Wished. Whilst each book is a standalone focusing on different couples, each book shares a thread that runs through each book, and for that reason, and for reading enjoyment, we’d recommend reading as a series.

”What’s wrong with wishing for love?”

We came to know Max Barone, in Fated. We won’t give too much away about his story in that book as we don’t want to give away any spoilers for Fated (Book 3), but we really felt for this man. He was a stern man, somewhat closed off emotionally, who believed passion and loved were not in his future.

”Did you ever think about how the worst thing imaginable is a life lived without love?”

Anna Benoit worked as a housekeeper for Max, who had loved him from afar. She felt his loneliness and believed he could love, if only, given the chance.

”All these years, you were an essential part of my life, and I didn’t even know it.”

A wish would see them enter an alternate reality and timeline where their lives are very different to those in the ‘real world’. In Wished, we are once again asked to suspend reality, open our hearts and lose ourselves to the beauty of Sarah Ready’s words, and we did just that. Talk about being rewarded! The beauty of this story and Anna and Max’s relationship stole our hearts. The way this author ties a story together is magical!

’I once said that looking at Max was like looking at something so beautiful it hurt. I think if I looked at him now, it would break me.’

This is a series we’ll always hold close to our hearts. What a way to finish! We loved it!

Thank you NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for my advanced copy.

Anna makes a wish. She wished she were married to her charming boss - Maximilian, who doesn’t know she exists. When Anna wakes up, she finds she is married to Max but he isn’t too happy about this. Together they embark on a journey to reverse her wish and set things back to right. But what happens when your wish does come true? Will love bloom or will it all end in heartbreak?

I loved this book! Sarah managed to keep the magic that I adored in Fated, in Wished. Her writing is beautiful, creating stunning settings and evocative imagery for the reader.

The plot was unique and the chemistry between the main characters was sizzling.

The twists and turns surprised me and had me hooked until the very end.

This book made me laugh; made me gasp and even made me emotional. The epilogue was beautiful and very satisfying.

I highly recommend this book if you like magical realism and want to experience some magic, because that is what you will get!

This book was a 4.5⭐️ for me.

Dreamy. That's how I'd describe this book! It's magical, and light, and wondrous, and lovely. I was taken in immediately, and wasn't let go until the end.

The whole story takes you for an utterly unique journey through time and love. The author, Sarah Ready, gives you a round-trip ticket to that journey and you won't regret a minute of the ride.

Anna & Max are wonderful lead characters that really tug at your heart and soul. Their pain & happiness really knows no bounds and all you wish for is, well, everything for them.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

📔+🎧: Wished- Ghosted Book #4-can be read as a standalone

✍🏾By Sarah Ready- read all the books in series & gave them 4/5 ⭐

Rating: 4/5 ⭐

Format: eBook 313 pgs. and audiobook run time: 9:36

🗣️Narrators: Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt. Story told by Anna with a few chapters from Max. I loved Max's British accent. All the voices were distinct, but I could easily tell the difference between all characters. The reading style brought the story to life and the pacing was great and flowed easily with the story. The narration and the author were in sync, and they fit together perfectly. The narrators paused and announced new chapters. The book had a table of contents which helped me follow along with the e-book and audio.

🌍Setting: Geneva, Switzerland & Paris, France

📅 Publication 10/1/24, Read 9/30/24

🙏🏾Thanks to NetGalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, and Sarah Ready for this ARC and ALC 💜! I voluntarily give an honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

What to Expect: Contemporary/Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Magical Realism, insta-love, billionaire H, opposites attract, time travel/alternate universe, "The One," and love at 1st sight

💭Summary: Anna has been in love with her employer Max since they met but he doesn't even know her name. When she finds a sapphire necklace that grants wishes she makes herself his wife. The only problem is they have memories of both timelines-Anna as the maid with Max's indifference and Anna and Max married for seven years.

🎭The characters

🚺Anna Benoit-25, cleans Max's chateau, a hopeless romantic
🚹Maximillan Barone-30, a billionaire who owns a jewelry empire, very stoic, doesn't believe in true love.
Fiona-Max's BFF he was in love with in Fated
Dorene-Anna's boss
Emme-Anna's younger sister

⚠️TW: kidney disease-not H/h, alcoholism, DV, child abuse

🤔My Thoughts: I enjoyed the last book in this series, but it felt a little rushed. There wasn't an extra surprise that the other books had to give me that wow factor. Anna was a heroine to root for as she went after the man she loved. Max started off a grump but changes his tune about Anna. They had a lot of sexual chemistry and had conversations about family, jewelry, and attempts to reverse the wish. I loved the epilogue catching up with the previous couples. A good end to a great series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for my ARC copy, Wished By Sarah Ready.

This is the 4th instalment of the #Ghosted series

In this exciting series instalment, we get to follow the captivating journey of Anna and Max. Anna, who used to work as Max's cleaner, stumbles upon a remarkable, magical necklace one day. Without realizing it, she wishes to marry Max. Miraculously, her wish comes true, and they wake up the next day as a married couple. Despite Max initially recalling their previous reality, he swiftly changes his heart and decides to embrace their new married life. The story unfolds perfectly, offering humour as we witness Ann's reactions to the situation. It's a heartwarming and engaging tale of unexpected twists and new beginnings.

This book was exactly what I needed for a thriller break. This book has the perfect amount of romance; and the good kind; to keep my focus. This was definitely a read in one sitting book for me. The concept of this book was so original, I honestly haven’t read a book like it. It had me in my own world, because everyone has wishes they want to come reality. This book did have tiny plot holes, but overall no complaints from me!

We’ve loved this series! After finishing Wished this week, we’ve vowed to re-read the entire series at some point, to once again experience each story. We’ve loved them all that much! Sarah Ready captured our imaginations and hearts in each book.

Sarah Ready can whisk us away and transport us to incredible destinations. Whether it’s Geneva, Paris or Saint Tropez, she makes us feel as though we’re there. Tasting the delicacies and taking in the scenery, thanks to her beautifully vivid storytelling.

The Ghosted Series comprises of four books - Ghosted, Switched, Fated, culminating in the final book, Wished. Whilst each book is a standalone focusing on different couples, each book shares a thread that runs through each book, and for that reason, and for reading enjoyment, we’d recommend reading as a series.

We came to know Max Barone, in Fated. We won’t give too much away about his story in that book as we don’t want to give away any spoilers for Fated (Book 3), but we really felt for this man. He was a stern man, somewhat closed off emotionally, who believed passion and loved were not in his future.

Anna Benoit worked as a housekeeper for Max, who had loved him from afar. She felt his loneliness and believed he could love, if only, given the chance.

A wish would see them enter an alternate reality and timeline where their lives are very different to those in the ‘real world’. In Wished, we are once again asked to suspend reality, open our hearts and lose ourselves to the beauty of Sarah Ready’s words, and we did just that. Talk about being rewarded! The beauty of this story and Anna and Max’s relationship stole our hearts. The way this author ties a story together is magical!

This is a series we’ll always hold close to our hearts. What a way to finish! We loved it!

I would 100% recommend this one! I absolutely loved all the books by Sarah Ready so far! And this one didn’t disappoint at all!

I really enjoyed this book. It made me think back on all the wishes I have made growing up and thinking about what my life would be like today if any of those had come true. I loved Max and I think Anna is adorable. Their romance was an easy one to listen to especially with the dual narration. It was a quick read!