Wished is a fun, romantic book full of magical realism, which means this has a lot of my favorite genres mixed together. While Wished is the fourth book in a series, I think it would work just fine as a standalone. I’ve now read or listened to books two, three, and four, and I absolutely want to go back and read book one!

Anna is working as a maid in Geneva, Switzerland. Her job includes cleaning the mansion of Max Barone, heir to a jewelry empire. (We meet Max in book three of this series, but you really don’t need to know about that.) As you might imagine, she’s pretty much invisible to Max, a young and handsome billionaire. She’s just the maid. But Anna is besotted with Max. One day she’s cleaning and makes a wish that she and Max were married and in love. She doesn’t realize that she made the wish while cleaning a gorgeous heirloom necklace that is reported to have magical powers. Nothing happens right away, but the next morning she wakes up in a luxurious bed and finds out that everyone in the household thinks she is Mrs. Barone and that she and Max have been married for seven years. And so begins the adventure.

Anna is faced with a dilemma - she knows it’s because of her wish, not what Max would really want. So what should she do? And can she even un-do her wish?

The story moves from Geneva to Paris and St. Tropez and back to Geneva, so we are treated to descriptions of some really beautiful and famous places.

Note: there are some explicit spicy scenes.

I wasn’t feeling well so instead of bouncing between the ebook and the audiobook, I mostly listened to the audiobook and that was an excellent choice. Most of the book is narrated by Amanda Ronconi, with the prologue and epilogue narrated by Will Watt.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book and to listen to a review copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

This book took my breath away. It is captivating & memorizing in the writing and story. The overall feel of the romance is both stunning & magical throughout the entire book. Now, it is one of my favorites. I will read this book again & again.

Immediately, I fell in love with the story of Anna & Max. A single wish, on a parure necklace and realities change so quickly. The feelings that course through them are overwhelming and ever changing. Their interactions & the memories they make are both sweet and intense in any reality. Love at first sight, passion, romance & even expressing love flow through the book being both questioned and seen differently so many times. There is an attraction between Anna & Max that is undeniable; it is full of intensity, passion and love.

Ready’s knowledge of the history of jewelry, jewelry significance & meanings and how to making certain jewelry pieces is so impressive. I cannot imagine the research needed to be collected. Still, the way she writes about it is so beautiful and I was so invested in finding out more.

Personally, I feel WISHED is the best book in THE GHOSTED series. I highly recommend reading this book. Magic will suddenly become real.

<b>Welcome to another magical heartwarming romance from Sarah Ready! Anna and Max whisked us away from one fairy tale setting to another as they try to find their way back to reality. But what if the reality isn't what they want? What if the fantasy is their forever happiness? You have to read to find out!</b>

<i>"When Anna Benoit wishes she’s married to the enigmatic owner of the chateau she cleans, she wakes up in a topsy-turvy world where she’s Max Barone’s wife. "</i>

This is a mix of Cinderella and Aladdin vibes. Anna fell in love with her employer, the billionaire jewelry empire owner Max Barone at first sight. A whimsical wish made on the family heirloom and..she wakes up as his wife! Seven years have passed through magic and the funny thing is..Max remembers her as his wife but he also remembers that he wasn't married for real. Complex, right?In an attempt to reverse it, they decide to go to a trip to Paris where they went for the fake honeymoon. And there Max fall for her while she falls harder. What a heartbreaking twist! Imagine falling for someone while wishing for the reality at the same time, knowing it will break your heart! Gahh.


And Anna is so honest and straightforward. She is so sweet and compassionate and loving. And my heart ache for her pain. She never thought she will have Max. And now that the wish was granted, she still cannot find peace because in her heart, he isn't with her for love. It's the wish. The magic. It gets harder when they spend so much romantic time in Paris and she gets to see the other side of the grumpy, brooding and controlled billionaire. Max definitely feels the powerful pull but he is also divided..is it true love or just magic? Initially he was angry and upset and wanted the old reality back.At one point, everything gets blurred and messy. Anna filled his lonely cold existence with so much happiness and love. I was feeling so helpless and crazy and scared as I turned the pages..because everything was falling apart. Sarah Ready is a master of bringing all consuming heartache on the pages and she did it again. She has presented the concept of soulmate in so many ways in this series of standalones. If you are looking for something really unique and heartfelt and swoony...this is for you.

PS THE SPICE WAS THERE ...

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

I love the way Sarah Ready writes, the way she describes moments, objects and places - I truly find myself fully immersed in the story.
Wish was no exception!

📖 Wished by Sarah Ready
📚 book 4 • Ghosted series
(can definitely be read as a standalone, though for a bit more of Max’s story, we do meet him in Fated)

⭐️ rating: 4.75/5
🌶️: open door, several scenes

💭 overall thoughts:
Anna has been cleaning billionaire Max’s chateau for years, and while he barely knows she exists, she fell in love at first sight.

Finding a magical necklace on his desk, she makes a wish to be married to him, he fires her thinking she stole it, and they wake up in this new “reality,” as husband and wife.

Before the wish, Anna felt she really knew Max, seeing how he lived, while he knows absolutely nothing about her. While working together to get back to their previous life, their connection grows deeper and deeper.

I loved how this novel showed that wishes aren’t always what they might seem, and how we may not even know what we’re meant for. What’s real in life, what matters, and what parts of life are what we make them.

My favorite in the series is still Fated, though I loved the whole thing!
I think it’s a complete series now, but I’d love to see more magical realism from Sarah 🥰

As with each of these books, there was a bit of a twist I didn’t see coming. I thought I had it figured out, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that I hadn’t 🙃

read if you love:
💫 magical realism
💰 billinonaire jewelry business owner mmc
🫧 house cleaner fmc
🙃 opposites attract
💭 wishes + dreams
🥹 insta love & pining (for her)
💖 single 1st person pov
(though the prologue/epilogue is Max’s pov)

🎙 audiobook thoughts:
I don’t believe I’d heard either narrator before, and I think they both did a fantastic job! Amanda Ronconi did a wonderful job embodying Anna.
We only get 2 chapters from Will Watt (aka Max), but I loved the accent and tone to his voice.

Thank you to NetGalley & Sarah Ready for advanced copies.
All opinions are my own.

Wished by Sarah Ready ( Book 4 in the Ghosted series) is a whimsical story, of dual timelines. These characters Anna and Max remind me of a mid 2000s movie such as Just Like Heaven where dreams and reality overlap. A charming story for sure!

Love. Love. Love.

When Anna makes a wish whilst holding her boss’ family heirloom necklace, she has no idea that it might just come true. After a horrific day, she wakes to find herself in luxurious sheets, with staff, and even more shocking, married 7 years to her cold but ever so handsome boss, jewellery empire owner, Max Barone.

What do you do when you wake up married to the man you’ve secretly been in love with for years - do you play along or do you do everything in your power to rectify the mistake?

I loved everything about this book. The magical hints, Max Barone and his transition from buttoned-up cynic to passionate husband, the inexplicable consequences of wishes and so much more. Much steam, many lovely emotional moments and an ending that made my little romantic heart burst with glee.

Wished is the fourth in an interesting series of unexpected love. Each had an element of magic in them. Max and Anna have an unexpected connection that is threaded through 2 separate timelines. The story weaves as the loves grows. It is a lovely journey of life and love.

"Wished" is book 4 of The Ghosted Series but reads well as a standalone. It follows Anna, who is in love with her employer, Max, despite knowing her feelings are unrequited. After making a wish on a magical necklace, Anna finds herself married to Max for seven years, exploring the complexities of their relationship and the wish's impact on their reality.

The book is a perfect blend of romance and magical realism. The narration evokes a sense of longing and paints vivid and mesmerizing pictures of the beautiful sceneries of Switzerland and France.

I enjoyed alternating between reading and listening to the audiobook, skillfully narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt with Amanda infusing the characters with deep emotion.

Favorite Quotes:
ᥫ᭡ "..I want to know you in our other life. I want the chance to get to know you there. To kiss you. To bring you flowers. To take you out to dinner. To meet your mom and sister. I want the chance to see if you are the choice I would make.."

ᥫ᭡ "..Love isn't the opposite of hate. It doesn't have room for hate. It's pure and compassionate and forgiving and full of grace. It's constant. It's quiet. It's loud. It's steady. It's the night sky full of a million blazing stars. It's the first snowflake landing on your outstretched palm. It's a hand gripping yours in the dark, holding on when you're certain you're all alone. And passion? It isn't anything to be afraid of when it's rooted in love.."

ᥫ᭡ "..What I think of myself matters a hell of a lot more than what anyone else thinks of me. At the end of every day, I want to be able to say that I did my best, I treated others well, I told the truth, I didn't do anything that later on I'd be ashamed of. I'd return it, love. Even if it hurt to give it up, It'd hurt worse to keep it."

ᥫ᭡ "..stop tiptoeing around life. Live, Anna. Steal a car, naked. Stay up until sunrise, dancing on the beach. Kiss a man who doesn't know your name. Live with passion, love with your heart."

ᥫ᭡ ".. I want to experience every possible variation of love. I want to know what it is to love you in every possible way. When you're happy, when you're not, when you're still young, when you're old, when you've changed from who you are today and are someone new and the only thing I recognize is that I still love you. I want to be there for it all. In quiet love and passionate love and the kind of love that holds on even when everyone else would let go. I love you without reservation."

Thank you NetGalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC and the author Sarah Ready for the electronic advanced reader's copy and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author and while I’m still getting used to what books I like to read and ARC reviewing, I’m certain I will be adding more of this author to my TBR.

Wished follows Anna, a cleaner who fell in love with Max without ever talking to him. She just cleaned his house. But when she makes a wish and that wish comes true, while met with push back from Max takes the pair on an unsuspecting adventure together.

I loved this book, the story was brilliant, I found myself in a few spots questioning how this was going to end. I would actuallyyyyyyy love to see this as a movie.

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★
𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: October 1 2024
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:

From the very first page, I was completely enchanted by Sarah’s masterful storytelling. This book isn’t just a romance; it’s a beautifully crafted journey that captivates the heart and tickles the funny bone. Sarah's writing is nothing short of magical, with each word effortlessly weaving a tapestry of emotion, humor, and elegance. I found myself lost in the story, as if I were living in the enchanting world she created.

The chemistry between Anna and Max is palpable from the start, crackling with an intensity that pulls you in and doesn't let go. Their connection is both electric and heartwarming, showcasing how love can transcend boundaries—social, economic, and personal. Anna’s deep-seated belief in "The One" and her whimsical wish for a life with Max set the stage for a delightful romp through romance that feels both fantastical and relatable.

One of the highlights of the book for me was Anna's seven-year-old sister, Emme. Her charming innocence and quirky antics add a layer of sweetness and humor to the story. Emme’s interactions with Anna and Max are often hilarious, injecting lightness into the more intense moments of the plot. It's a testament to Ready’s talent that even secondary characters leave a lasting impression, adding depth and richness to the narrative.

Sarah skillfully balances moments of laugh-out-loud comedy with deeper emotional beats. There are scenes that had me chuckling and gasping in equal measure, making this book a delightful escape. The way she infuses humor into the romantic tension is a hallmark of her writing style, ensuring that you aren’t just swept away by the romance but are also thoroughly entertained.

What truly sets this book apart is its elegant beauty. Sarah Ready has a rare gift for language; her words flow like poetry, painting vivid pictures that linger in the mind long after the final page. The elegance of her prose amplifies the story's emotional stakes, making every moment feel significant and impactful. It’s as if she conjures an atmosphere where every wish, every laugh, and every tear resonates deeply.

This was a delightful exploration of love, longing, and the magic of wishes. With its dynamic and lovable characters, and the sizzling chemistry between Anna and Max, this book is a captivating read from start to finish. Sarah Ready is an incredible writer whose work feels like a breath of fresh air. I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to be swept off their feet by a story that is as funny as it is beautifully crafted.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Paranormal romance, fantasy romance, grumpy/sunshine, billionaire romance, opposite attract

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I have been enjoying this series of romance with a touch of magical in the story. Anna has been a maid for Max for 7 years and wished for Max to notice her. Her wish comes true and the story is about her and Max figuring out what is real or part of the wish.

The story is entertaining and I love how Max goes from being such an asshole to the sweetest guy.

The story is mainly told in Anna's POV narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt as Max. I wished we had more chapters from Max's POV. They did a great job bringing all the emotions to life.

Thank you to the publisher and @netgalley for the ALC.

Perfection. Sarah Ready has a way of weaving magical realism into a perfectly laid out romance.

Wished is the final book in the Ghosted series, and tells the story of Max and Anna. Both characters love so hard. They love themselves and each other and the people around them. Throughout their dream/real life adventures, Max and Anna learn more about themselves and each other, and learn important lessons about the freedom that comes with loving unreservedly.

I loved every single word, sentence, paragraph and page of this.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars. Wished is Sarah Ready’s upcoming novel, and it was so much fun to read! Swipe for synopsis. Thank you NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the opportunity to read this via gifted eARC. All thoughts are my own and honest.

I absolutely loved Anna and Max’s story! Anna is so relatable to me and Max is grumpy book boyfriend perfection. I was excited when I learned he would be getting his own book. I loved how he opened up to Anna over the course of the story.

The concept behind this book was very fun! I’ve never read anything quite like it and I love Anna and Max’s relationship developed from the wish. And the cover? It might be my favorite of Ready’s covers.

I definitely recommend if you are a PNR fan!

Thanks for net gallery for early access but this book didn't hit for me I thought the concept was brilliant but the whole back and forth I didnt love.

Anna was instantly attracted to Max, the owner of the house which she cleans for, when she first met him three years ago. One day, she sees a necklace with a message stating that it makes wishes come true.

She tries it out and wishes that she and Max are married. The next day, she wakes up and to her surprise she has been married to Max for seven years. While Max and Anna try to unravel the changes from her wish, they spend lots of time together in close proximity.

Slowly, Max sees the real Anna and realises that during the three years that she works for him, she had been a part of his life unknown to him. Anna also learns about his past and why he was so adamant about not wanting passion in his life. Soon, she makes a new wish to return them back to the reality where they are not married, as she wants true love and not a fantasy one.

The last part of the book is just awesome as Anna is such a standout character and I loved how she acted, putting Max first before herself. The chapters where they traveled to Paris and St Tropez were also beautifully described. I could totally imagine myself being there! The other side characters were also important and every chapter played a part in bringing our couple to their happy ending.

After reading and loving the 3rd book in this series, Fated, I was lucky enough to be gifted with the eARC of this book, which is the 4th in this series. I absolutely BINGED this book any second I was able to sit down and read it.

Anna was a sweet FMC, who you just find yourself rooting for. She has been in love with her boss for three years, ever since she first met him, and ends up heartbroken after she is found to have stolen a necklace and she gets fired. But here's the catch, it's a magic necklace that grants wishes, and Anna never stole it, but she did end up making a wish.

At first, I hated Max. He was just very unlikeable and had a terrible personality. But as the book went on, I started to like him as his personality evolved and he was no longer acting like a stuck up dork.

I loved the idea of a magic necklace that allows people to make a wish to get what they want and the execution of that concept in this book was fantastic. I do have one complaint and that is that the relationship between Anna and Max escalated pretty fast. HOWEVER, it isn't that big of an issue to me because Anna loved him before the wish, and Max has the memories of the marriage, which included several years worth of love for the two of them, which affected how he felt about Anna.

Thank you to Sarah Ready, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

3.25⭐️

Wished by Sarah Ready is very much a romcom with a touch of magical realism. The story follows Anna who one days wishes to be the wife of the owner of the chateau she cleans! That day then comes true when she wakes up being the wife of Max Barone the owner of a jewelry empire.

The overall plot of this book was super cute! I mean who wouldn’t want a wish of marrying your biggest crush to come true?!

However, it was insta-lovey *tun tun tunnnn*
yeah, insta-love is a trope I absolutely can not get behind with that being said I felt like the love to hate shift happened way too rapidly for my liking which then made it feel like their connection was in some way rushed. I just wish it was slowed down a bit in order to build up that chemistry and have deeper interactions between the two.

But despite it containing one of my least favorite tropes it was still a very fun and light hearted read! The Magical realism was honestly my favorite part it reminded me of the Disney movie 16 wishes if you know you know! (it’s not at all like 16 wishes just the wishes part reminds me of the movie)

If you love romances with magical realism themes and are okay with a more insta-lovey kind of story I definitely recommend this book, it’s the perfect escape from traditional romances.

Sarah Ready never disappoints. This series has captured my heart with such real relationships in such a mystical way. I love seeing max make a return from fionas book, and i really enjoy how he turned from someone not open to love, to the biggest simp in the world. I love these characters and how they find each other. If i had the choice i would read this series again for the first time in a heartbeat.

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

Cute quick read with a bit of spice. I liked the premise of this book. I felt like the insta love thing wasn’t super believable. I felt some of the character interactions felt a little forced. The story had plenty of cute moments to keep you going.

“I suppose . . .”—I look back at Max—“I was waiting for you to see me.” “How could I see you when you were hiding?”

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

As always Sarah’s books leave me feeling so warm and happy. This story is such a stunning part of the series, it was just such a joyous read. Not only did Sarah have me bawling my eyes out one minute and laughing and swooning the next. She also manages to make me fall incredibly in love with the characters each time she writes a new book.

Our main female character is a super beautiful soul who I felt so much relation to, in her you see yourself honestly it was such a lovely story and honestly one I had been eagerly awaiting to read! I highly highly recommend this read!