"Sometimes you run across something so beautiful that you can't looking at it. It's as if the beauty tears at something inside you. The beauty is so astounding, so shattering, that you have to look away."

"I was lonely--I see that now. I was scared to ask for love. And like my mom said, I was also scared I didn't deserve it."

What if you made a wish and it suddenly came true? What could possibly go wrong?

Finding herself in an alternate reality, where she's married to the man of her dreams, but it's not real. Anna and Max embark on an unforgettable journey as they try to undo the impossible. Along the way, they find something they never thought possible, a deep and powerful love. 

Wow. Wow. Wow. I did not see this book coming at all. This is one of those books that consumes you instantly and leaves you with all the feels. And that's why it has to be on my list of top reads for 2024!

Wished is unlike any story I've read this year and will leave you believing in wishes and the forever kind of love. This story is well written and sexy with a dash of magic. The characters are real and beautifully flawed and so easy to connect with. 

The angst, longing, and heartbreak will tug at your heart strings. You will feel as though you are experiencing Anna's journey right along with her, and for once, I'm not mad that this story only had Anna's pov.

Wished is the kind of story you can't help but devour no matter how much you wish to savor it. I loved every aspect of this story; from Anna making her wish to discover that none of it was real. I loved the heartache and longing. Anna's journey of finding love and happiness hit me deep in my heart and had me wishing she'd find her happily ever after.

Wished is the first book I've read by author Sarah Ready, and I'm kicking myself for not reading her books sooner. If you're looking for an unforgettable romance with a dash of magic, you won't want to miss Wished.

I am a HUGE Sarah Ready fan and love her writing. I could not wait to dive into Wished which focuses on Anna Benoit making a wish that she was married to Max Barone, the owner of the chateau she cleans. She has loved him since she laid eyes on him, but Max doesn't even know her name. What's a gal to do????? How about making a wish!?!

That is exactly what Anna does and suddenly *poof* she his happily married to Max. Their lives are exciting, passionate, loving, and fun! But Anna can't quite shake that she has wished this to happen. She tells Max the truth, but will the truth set her free?????

I have enjoyed this series from the beginning and while I enjoyed Wished and found it to be charming, it was my least favorite in the series. All the books have a little bit of magic, but this was lacking that little bit of something that would have pushed my rating higher. What this did have was Sarah Ready's signature humor, sexy lead characters, her steamy scenes and her focus on finding love. This book also had a nice amount of charming supporting characters as well.

I do hope that there are more books in this series, as Sarah Ready is such a great Contemporary Romance writer and I do enjoy the magical realism in this book series. As I mentioned this book is part of a series, but all books work very nicely as stand-alone books.

Although I did not love it as much as the other books in the series, I still found this book to be well written, charming, sexy, engaging and fun!

Anna Benoit has been cleaning Max's chateau for a few years now and when she first laid eyes on him, it was love at first sight. The only problem? He has no idea she exists. When she makes a wish, both worlds are turned upside down when they wake up, married. Was her wish truly what she wanted when everything was said and done.

Wished is the fourth installment of the Ghosted Series.

Simply put, I loved it. The author's writing instantly transported me to another world with its magical realism. This story had my complete attention, I was hooked from the first page to the last.

I adored the characters, main and supporting characters, each was so charming and filled with quirks. I loved the romance and appreciated how it developed although the plot is unrealistic, the romance was. Also, the steamy scenes were a bit of a surprise but in a good way. Absolutely adorable, must read!

Thank you Netgalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC

Release date: October 1, 2024.

Rating: ★★★★★

*Wished* is a delightful adult romance filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish. The characters are not only likable and relatable but also bring a refreshing authenticity to the story. The quirky yet believable storyline adds an extra layer of charm that makes this book truly stand out.

The audiobook was also fantastic, thanks to a great narrator who brought the characters to life beautifully. I especially loved the surprise narration of Max at the end—it was such a fun and unexpected touch!

If you're looking for a romance that’s both heartwarming and full of surprises, *Wished* is a must-read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫ARC Review

The perfect read for lovers of magical realism and romance. I enjoyed this book a lot! This is part of the Ghosted series by Sarah Ready. We meet the MMC Max in the last book of this series called Fated. I have been wishing for a happy ending for Max since I read the last book. So it was really fun to read this one and see what happens next. The FMC is Anna and I really enjoyed her character. Anna has been in love with her boss for years and one day wishes they were married.

I just loved this premise, the author did such a fabulous job with it. There was so much beauty in the relationships in this book. The author truly portrayed the joy and charm of building a true relationship. There is a lot of sweetness in this book with some spice. This spice suited the book and enhanced it. Also these covers are just too gorgeous, each one is so beautiful and they portray the series so well.

Enjoyable content:
💜 Magical realism
🩵 Contemporary romance
💜 Wish come true
🩵 Set in Paris and Geneva
💜 Rich and poor
🩵 Love at first sight

Quotes:
"Tomorrow this may not be real. But it's real today and I've always thought the best way to live, is in the moment."

"Live with passion, love with your heart."

Spice- 🌶️🌶️

Thank you to the author Sarah Ready and NetGalley for the advanced listener copy of the book.

I received an arc of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book follows Anna who cleans for the handsome, rich owner of the jewelry chateau. She’s loved him since she first laid eyes on him. One day she while cleaning she finds a necklace that has a note next to it saying it can grant your greatest wish. She wishes to be married to the owner of the chateau and that he loved her. When nothing happens she takes the wish back. When she wakes the next morning she’s in a different reality where she and Max, the owner of the chateau are married.
This book was like nothing I’ve read before. At first it was a bit inconsistent but as the story went on it got really good. I enjoyed the characters and the unique plot line. It’s definitely a binge worthy book.
Thank you netgalley

Honestly I had no idea what to expect coming in to this book, the synopsis had me very intrigued and I was not dissapointed! The FMC Anna was/is very loveable, she deserves all the happiness in the world and her romance with Max was special to read about and I thorougly enjoyed every page of the book, the only thing I could say is that I wish it had've been longer as I feel there was potential for a few scenes that could've been expanded on but otherwise I adored it.


Thank you to the author and netgalley for this arc in exchange for a review!

3.75 out of 5...

Sarah Ready and the Ghosted book series have quickly become one of my go-to reads. I can always count on them to be entertaining, fast-paced, and a story full of unexpected twists and turns, with writing that feels almost comforting. Also, Sarah’s chemistry between her characters is always oh-so-good. While Wished checked off most of these boxes, unfortunately, I felt like something was missing from this book. 

Firstly the story felt a little rushed, unlike the others. This was something difficult to balance because even though these two characters were a step above strangers before the wish, after the wish they have a history together which involves them being married. I also think the book would have greatly benefited from having Max’s point of view throughout the story, especially since the book starts with his POV and the prologue is also in his perspective. I think it would have given the book that much more depth and understanding to have both their perspectives given the “wish” affected them both and they were equally aware of what was happening. 

Thank you Sarah Ready, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this read for my honest review.

**4.5 Stars**

**Book Review: *Wished* by Sarah Ready**

First I’d like to thank NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and WW Crown for an ARC copy of this book.

"Wished" by Sarah Ready is a delightful spin on the classic "wish come true" trope. The story follows Anna, who has her deepest wish granted—to be in love and married to her boss. But unlike many stories in this genre, the journey isn’t paved with insta-love or immediate romantic bliss. Instead, it’s a slow burn that feels more authentic and grounded, which sets it apart from other wish-fulfillment tales.

As a fan of 80s movies like *Teen Witch*, I was instantly won over by the premise of this book. The magical elements combined with the romance made it a fun and nostalgic read. Although I haven't read any of the other books in the *Ghosted* series, *Wished* stands well on its own and has definitely piqued my interest in the rest of the series.

Overall, *Wished* is a solid 4 to 4.5 star read for me. It’s charming, engaging, and offers a fresh take on a familiar theme. If you enjoy a bit of magic in your romance novels, this book is definitely worth picking up.

Wished is a rom-com which follows Anna, the cleaning lady. Anna lusts over Max, billionaire and owner of the largest house she is currently cleaning. Unfortunately Max does not know she exists. Until Anna makes one wish...

Cute premise! I did not realize this book was part of a series but read it as a standalone with no problems. I do wonder if there was some nuance to the story i was missing because of this, however. The premise was interesting an the story read like a sitcom rom-com (which I LOVE) unfortunately this book still feel a bit short for me. I did not believe the characters. Anna needed to be a bit more fleshed out. Her character was nice, but that was the only memorable quality. And while I know morally grey characters are having they resurgence.. Max just felt more like a jerk than morally grey.

Ultimately, I give this book 3.5 stars rounded up. It was cute and read like a good rom-com, I just did not find the characters super memorable.I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series and reading the books in order and seeing if that makes a difference.

I loved this book. I have loved the whole series. This book had me in tears near the end. Anna was so selfless, she would choose to be alone than let Max live in her wish life. I really didn't think I was going to like Max. When the book started I worried I would struggle to get into the story, but from 30% to 100% I could not put it down. I had to know what was going to happen. I love any story with magical elements. I hope Sarah Ready decides to write more books with a paranormal side.

Oh how I appreciated this book so much - after a long reading slump, I devoured Max and Anna's story within 24 hours and fell in love with Sarah's story-telling and writing! I adore magical realism books so this was a must read for me and it was gorgeous. I loved the concept, I loved the romance and I loved the characters. I hadn't realised it was the fourth in a series at the time but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone and I have in fact already devoured the previous 3 because I was so hooked in to this world. A fantastic series!

This was a very charming story. The story follows Anna and Max as she makes a wish on a sapphire necklace to be married to Max Barone. The wish comes true and all those around them see them as a happily married couple for the past seven years. However Anna and Max are aware that something isn’t quite right. This is a humorous rom-com and the last in the Ghosted series.

A quick, fun read.

*Thank you NetGalley and the author for providing me this E-Arc in exchange for an honest review

This was my first Sarah Ready book and I really enjoyed a lot. I was drawn to the plot because I love a bit magic mixed in my books. Anna and Max were honestly really cute together. The writing style was descriptive, which I loved but at times it was a bit too much and I got bored. This book gave me 13 wishes vibes and I was hooked.

Wished is the fourth book in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted Series, and is as good as the others; however, if you haven't read the first ones, this one can be enjoyed as a stand-alone read. This one is the last of this series and I recommend you go ahead and start with the first one and make your way through them all.
Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

This was such a heart-wrenching and simultaneously heart-warming story. I LOVED it!! Max and Anna’s story has been my favourite so far (I still need to read books 1 and 2). I laughed, I cried and I read it in one sitting!

I've now read all 4 books in the Ghosted series, and I've enjoyed each one. While this one isn't my favourite, I still really enjoyed it and read it in two sittings. I love Sarah's writing style - the characters are well-developed and relatable, and I love the humour, the romance, and the author's ability to tackle more serious issues that give you pause for thought.

If you enjoy magical realism, you should definitely add this one to your list. While part of a series, this can be enjoyed as a standalone. If you're planning to read others in the series, make sure you read them in order as characters appear in other books in the series, so there will be spoilers.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for an advance digital copy for review. My opinions are my own and are unbiased.

This book is about Anna, a woman who falls in love at first sight with her boss, Max, and one day wishes they were married. When her wish ends up coming true, they are married but he still has memories of their old life where he doesn’t know who she is.

It was my first Sarah Ready book. I wasn’t expecting much of it, but my oh my, how wonderfully surprised am I!

This book is about finding love, each other, yourself. The story of Anna and Max made me laugh, cry, and feel all the magical emotions that comes with it. Truly it is a book that will stay with me for a long time and it will be hard to get over it. Definitely one of my best reads of 2024 so far.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author and publisher who allowed me to read an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I truly am impacted by it and I loved every second of reading this story!

Quick Summary: A love of a lifetime romance

My Review: Wished by Sarah Ready is book #4 in the Ghosted series.

About the Book: Is love at first sight real? Can it be, if it is associated with a wish? Is it possible to find the person you were meant to be with in a distorted reality? Can two souls who are destined to be together find their way to one another no matter what obstacles may come?

In this wonderfully creative, wholly magical romance, a wealthy businessman and his lowly employee find themselves catapulted into a dreamlike fantasy world. As they seek to find their way back to reality, feelings develop and secret desires unfold.

My Final Say: Sarah Ready has written another enchanting story, and I am over the moon about it. I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it was golden.

Both the audiobook and the e-book provided the just right reading experience. This gem goes on my besties shelf, without question.


Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Besties Shelf: Yes
Status/Level: 💖💖💖💖💖

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publishers, and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to this title in exchange for an honest review. It was my absolute pleasure to read/listen to this amazing novel. The entire series is exceptional. I look forward to reading more from this writer.

I was a bit bummed with this one. I’ve loved this series and really enjoyed Fated. I just didn’t feel like I got the connection between the main characters as much and it felt more sexual passion than love.