Reading this book and trying to articulate my thoughts has put me in a “reading slump” as many would call it.

It just wasn’t for me. I didn’t like any characters. I think our main female character having a physical relationship with the man that she wished into loving her felt icky and borderline nonconsensual…

I will say the way the author wrote our setting was beautiful and so full of life. One star is for the beautiful descriptions.

Thank you to the publisher for the arc through NetGalley! All opinions are my own honest opinions.

Just like Switched, this was a fun story with such an interesting and different turn of events, with a wish changing memories and feelings. I really liked the audiobook, I feel like these types of stories really fit well with audio format, and the narrator did a great job. The characters had a good backstory and personality, and maybe it develops a bit to fast, but I still really liked it, beginning to end.

"You made a wish on a necklace to see what it was like to live in my house instead of clean it?"

"You want to make love?'
"I want to make you come so hard you forget your name."

"But if I forget you... isn't that another sort of prison? I'll be sentenced to never knowing what I'm missing."

"I may have been able to pretend I didn't miss him. But I've not been able to pretend I don't love him."

With her ability to create magical romantic worlds, romance author Sarah Ready has written the steamy swoon worthy Wished and made our love story dreams come true.

Anna has cleaned handsome jewelry magnate Max's chateau for years. He still doesn't know her name but she knows everything about him. She cares for the books he loves, makes sure his home is pristine and loves him alone. When she finds the heirloom necklace that his family purports makes wishes come true she jokingly wishes Max would love her too. She wakes up and it's 7 years later and she's married to Max. "What do you do when all your wishes come true?" Is it real love when he didn't have a choice?

It was my first time experiencing voice actress Amanda Ronconi and her talent. Her Anna was heartbreakingly vulnerable and yet fierce. Voice actor Will Watt was swoony, sexy and scene stealing at times.

Wished is book 4 of the writer's Ghosted series. They are stand-alones though characters make fun cameos throughout the series. Ghosted, Switched and Fated (where we first meet Max) are just as magically romantic as the heart stopping Wished. It's the love story we all wish for filled with hope, sacrifice and love.

I received a free copy ofthis book/audiobook from the publishers via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

***Listened Aug. 20-25, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to the E-ARC for an honest review.
My true rating for this book is 3.5/5 ⭐️.
Spice rating: 3.5/5 🌶️
While I thoroughly enjoyed the final 10-12 chapters of this book, I had a hard time wanting to continue listening to the audiobook for the first little bit - until the first event of the story happened - but once I got past that I started to enjoy it a bit more.
I thoroughly enjoyed the enemies to lovers and grumpy/sunshine tropes, but found that the romance was too mushy for my liking and the storyline felt like it was missing something.
Would I have picked this book up in a bookstore? Probably not, but I’m happy I gave it a chance.
Will it make it in to my top 5 faves for 2024? Unfortunately not, but it will not be on the bottom of the list.

I feel so grateful to have been given the opportunity to listen to my second early copy of a Sarah Ready book to review!!

Wished pulled me in from the immediate start! I really liked the story starting with Max's POV, his confusion to his 'wife' waiting for him outside of his office was such a good hook. And then we got to go back in time from and get to have the same experience from Anna's point of view, which helped the reader/listener piece together the information we did not have at the beginning. I also really enjoyed, as we got deeper in the story, how Max began falling for Anna while piecing together what was going on and how to get back to their timeline. And for Anna, she got to experience the real Max that she had only seen from a distance, who didn't necessarily meet her dreamt up idea of him, but who proved that who he actually is is someone worthy of love.

The back half to the near ending BROKE. MY. LITTLE. HEART! When Anna wakes up the next morning in Paris to experience Max's wish, that was genuinely very sad to experience alongside her. But proves that if you love something, sometimes the hardest thing you can do is let it go. But the ending makes up for that!!! The grocery store scene? The confessions at the end? The searching for each other when they didn't think the other was?

I truly loved this book and the plot of the story. It was unlike something I had listened to before, but will be seeking out similar stories because of it!

Sarah Ready does it again. I love these time travel/space time continuum disrupting romances. Anna is maybe sort of in love with the man who owns the chateau that she cleans. So maybe when she finds an old artifact in the house…..she makes a wish on that she were married to Max. So what, wishes are just that. Wishes. Unless……..

I’m not gonna lie, I fell hard and fast for Ellie. It was so hard to forget it was a wish and not the real genuine love they could have had it class lines weren’t in play at the start. The banter, the vulnerability. It was all so fun and sweet and seemingly genuine. I love the twist at the end even if it was a little predictable. It was a fast, easy, lovely read. I have devoured each book in this series and I will continue to do so until Ms. Ready is done.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun take on when you make a wish - in this case instead of on a star it's on an expensive necklace. The wish was for love. Anna fell in love with Max the first time she saw him. When she wishes to be married to him she never imagined that it would come true. The only problem is what happens when they go back to reality and Max goes back to having no idea who she is?

This was a cute romance, little bit of steam, and a quick read. Definitely recommend paranormal romance fans read this series! This is book 4 in a series but can be read as a stand alone.

Wished by Sarah Ready is the kind of romance that mixes magic, emotion, and just enough angst to keep you hooked. Anna Benoit is a romantic dreamer who, after making a wish, wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s married to Max Barone, a man she’s been hopelessly in love with for years—despite him not even knowing she exists. The story dives deep into the idea that wishes, while magical, aren’t always what they seem, and sometimes we’re thrown into situations that force us to truly understand what we need—not just what we think we want.
The narrative is told from Anna’s perspective, and for the most part, it’s an emotional rollercoaster. I really appreciated how the story doesn’t just rely on the magic for drama but uses it to explore love, identity, and what’s real. As Anna and Max work through the situation, their connection grows in surprising, heartfelt ways. The unexpected dilemmas keep the story fresh, ensuring it’s never too predictable.
The audiobook experience is top-notch, with Amanda Ronconi absolutely nailing Anna’s emotional highs and lows. Her delivery pulls you right into Anna’s inner world, making you feel her confusion, heartbreak, and joy. Will Watt’s portrayal of Max was the perfect contrast, and I loved how he brought depth to Max’s character, especially in the epilogue—there was a moment that definitely had me misty-eyed.
If you love a romance with some magical twists, emotional depth, and a dash of spicy moments, Wished is a must-read (or listen). You won’t regret it, and I’d especially recommend the audiobook for its immersive narration and rich character voices. It’s a charming, heartfelt ride that leaves you reflecting on what love really means.

This is the fourth book in the Ghosted series, and the third one I've read. (Somehow I still haven't gotten around to reading the first one, Ghosted. I'll be correcting that soon!) I've read a couple of her standalones as well, and they've all been enjoyable rom-coms with a nice blend of humor and romance, along with a bit of magic. This was no exception. I loved the characters, the settings are fabulous, and once again Ready writes situations that feel real and almost insurmountable for the couple in question. With romances it isn't about the ending - it's about the journey there, and this is a good one.
Our couple is Anna and Max (we know Max from the previous book, Fated) - Max runs the family business, a high end jewelry empire. Anna cleans his house. She also has a huge crush on him, but he's barely aware of her existence - unaware of the extra little things she does to make his life simpler. When Anna makes a wish one night, only to wake up and find that said wish has been fulfilled, it seems too good to be true. Her life had been full of challenges, but as she and Max deal with this new reality, and a get to know each other in that reality, she's faced with a whole new set of challenges - including the fact that she's not at all sure she's really deserving of this new life and love. It's charming and humorous and thoroughly enjoyable. It can be read as a standalone, but I do think it's best read as a follow on to at least the previous book, Fated.
I listened to the audio version, which was excellent. Amanda Ronconi is always a favorite, and while Will Watt was a new narrator for me, he was equally good and I've already started looking for other narrations from him.
Thanks to Netgalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for providing a digital copy for an unbiased review.

Wished is the 4th book in the Ghosted series. I have read and enjoyed them all. But be sure you enjoy magical realism if you choose to read this series. I love how Sarah has blurred the lines between magic and reality in 4 completely different ways in these books. Although I have enjoyed them all. This may have been my favorite so far!

While reading this book the quote from Jurassic Park kept popping into my head: “Life will find a way.” I feel these books go to show that Love will find a way!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this light hearted rom com. It is what I needed during these stressful times. It is a charming story with twists and turns that will keep your attention. I didn’t realize it was part of a series so I will be looking for the previous books soon.

Anna Benoit has always been a dreamer and a romantic, believing in love at first sight. That belief is solidified the moment she lays eyes on Max Barone, the enigmatic owner of the chateau she cleans. Though they come from entirely different worlds—he a jewelry magnate, she a house cleaner—Anna’s heart is set on Max. The only problem? Max doesn’t even know she exists.

But when Anna makes a whimsical wish, she wakes up in a startling new reality—one where she and Max are not only acquainted but have been married for years. As Anna revels in the romance, passion, and love she’s always dreamed of, she begins to question whether this perfect life is truly what she wished for—or if it’s all too good to be true.

Tropes
- Wish-fulfillment fantasy
- Love across class divides
- Fake memories and alternate realities
- Love at first sight vs. earned love
- Dream vs. reality

Wished is a delightful, heartwarming romance that blends whimsical fantasy with genuine emotional resonance. Anna’s journey from an unrequited crush to a woman questioning the nature of love itself is as enchanting as it is thought-provoking.

Anna is a charming protagonist, her romantic optimism making her instantly relatable to readers who have ever wished for a fairy-tale romance. Her transition into an alternate reality is filled with humor, sweetness, and moments of poignant self-reflection as she navigates the intricacies of a "marriage" to Max. Max Barone, while initially a distant figure, becomes a more layered character as Anna peels back the layers of their "relationship," adding depth to the narrative.

The magical realism element is handled with care, never overwhelming the romance but enhancing it, creating a dreamlike quality to Anna’s newfound life. The story raises important questions: Is love something instantaneous, or does it grow from shared experiences and trust? And what happens when you get everything you wished for but still feel something is missing?

The emotional stakes build beautifully, with twists that keep readers engaged while rooting for Anna and Max to find a genuine connection beyond the illusion. Ready’s signature humor and heartfelt writing shine throughout, making this book a perfect pick for fans of enchanting, soul-stirring romance.

If you love any of these books, Wished is for you
- In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
- One Day* by David Nicholls
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Wish* by Nicholas Sparks
- Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I ABSOLUTELY loved everything about this audiobook! This is the 2nd Sarah Ready Audiobook I have listened to. She has now become an instant read author for me. This book is an ARC from NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC. I didn’t realize this is book 3 of a series, but after listening to it, I realize it really can be read as a stand alone. I can’t wait to read/ listen to the rest of the series! There is a perfect mix of struggle, turmoil, love, laughter, and witty banter in this book. 2 worlds collide to form the perfect love story. It has multiple time lines and centers around a wish for romance. The narrators Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt are fabulous! They definitely make the character come to life. I could listen to Will Watt read the phone book to me! 😍 HIGHLY recommend this book.

Gimme an author I always buy their books as gift and I’ll give you Sarah Ready. After falling in love with The space between which is one my favorite book for the year 2023, I just can’t stop talking about her. And this book is one of those I liked . You can’t go wrong with her.

Charming and Fun!

Wished by Sarah Ready is a super sweet, feel-good romance with a magical twist. Anna makes a wish to be married to Max Barone, the man she’s secretly in love with, and wakes up in a world where they’ve been happily married for years. It’s everything she’s ever dreamed of—except it’s not quite as perfect as it seems.

Anna is a lovable, hopeless romantic, and her chemistry with Max is spot on. The story has a nice mix of romance, humor, and a little bit of magic. I really enjoyed watching Anna figure out what she truly wants and how love isn’t always what we imagine it to be.

It’s a bit predictable at times, but if you’re into sweet, whimsical love stories, this one’s a fun, light read. I’d give it 4 stars!

Anna Benoit’s wishful heart takes center stage in this charming, topsy-turvy romance. Married to Max sweeps readers into a magical alternate reality where Anna, a hopeless romantic, finds herself married to the enigmatic Max Barone—the man of her dreams who barely knew she existed. The story is a delightful blend of passion, humor, and heartfelt moments as Anna navigates the complexities of living her wish-turned-reality. But is this perfect love everything she hoped for? With its whimsical premise and endearing characters, this book is a sweet and engaging exploration of love, dreams, and discovering what truly makes a heart whole.

Wished, the 4th book in the Ghosted series is a fantastic tale. This is Anna and Max's story and I was hooked from start to finish.

After making a wish that she was married to Max the owner of the chateau she cleans, Anna wakes up the next day in a topsy-turvy world where she's Max wife. The added twist is that Max knows he's not married but have all these memories of their life together.

It was fun following these two as they try to unravel what was done and return to their reality and I loved seeing them fall for each other.

The story was filled with love and romance and was quite emotional. It was a well-written tale that gave us a dash of magic, real character who were easy to connect with, heartbreak, longing, angst and so much more. I loved everything about the story as it was such an addictive and engrossing tale. It was one of my favorite reads of the year and I would definitely recommend it to romance lovers.

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I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt. All but the prologue and epilogue are done by Amanda.
She brought the characters to life, giving them their own voice and personality, and did a wonderful job keeping me engaged. Will also did a great job with the couple chapters he had and I loved getting Max's POV. These two made the listening experience an enjoyable one.

What a beautiful book.

As always Sarah Ready has woven a beautiful love story with passion, family, angst and so much love. Her writing never ceases to amaze me, like ever!

What if you’re in love with someone? What if you make a wish for them to love you? Harmless, right? It’s just a wish after all.

However, what are you supposed to do if it comes alive? What happens if your wish is granted? How many ways can your life change or differ from reality if a wish randomly comes true? Will it be the same? Have you ever wondered what would happen if things weren’t the way they are?

Honestly, Max was a lovable character. I loved him in fated but loved him more here.

I enjoyed how the story unfolded. Just when I thought now everything will be ok, a new dilemma arises and with it new angst.

I adored the ending, but it also broke my heart to say goodbye to these characters who lived in my mind and heart for so long now. But there is also peace in knowing that after so many hardships it’s time for them to live happily ever after.

Absolutely recommended and pls start with my fav Ghosted.

P.s The Max in love version is my favourite. The way he incorporated something special and hidden for her in his jewellery collection each year was so dreamy. That man you guys!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the advance audiobook of this title.

This is the second book of the Ghosted series that I have listened to--listened to the 2nd book first. I struggle a bit with this genre--It seems like realistic fiction, and then it's suddenly fantasy. I have to wonder if reading the first book will clarify the perspective for me. I liked Anna a lot. I liked Max sometimes. After their world changed because of a wish, I struggled a lot to figure out what happened to everyone's memories and what the best ending would be for everyone. Did the writer achieve it?

Planning to read the third book next, as I have it already--but can't wait to read the first one!