Sarah Ready’s Ghosted series continues to deliver. I think this MMC is my favorite one in the series. He’s tall, dark, and handsome, a bit gruff, very commanding yet tender, fabulously wealthy, perfectly devoted, and has an amazing accent. Swoon! The audiobook narrator’s voice was super sexy.

I enjoyed the plot and felt it unfolded well. The settings were gorgeous. I felt like I was in Geneva, Paris, and San Tropez. And the side characters were distinctive and fun.

This is an enjoyable addition to the series. I love how diverse each book is, and how the magical/sci-fi elements fit each story so well.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for my review copy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5, A Captivating, Heartfelt Journey!
Thank you Sarah & NetGalley 🩷

I absolutely adored every minute of this audiobook! From start to finish, I was completely swept away by the magical and emotional story of Anna Benoit and Max Barone. The premise is enchanting—Anna, a hopeless romantic, makes a wish and wakes up as the wife of the man she has secretly loved for years. What follows is a whirlwind of emotions, passion, and self-discovery.

The narration brought this already compelling story to life in such a vivid way. I found myself laughing, crying with both happiness & sadness, feeling deeply connected to Anna's journey. Her vulnerability and unwavering belief in true love are both touching and relatable. The chemistry between her and Max was palpable, making every interaction between them sparkle with emotion.

The best part? The book doesn’t just stay on the surface with a dreamy romance—it delves into deeper questions of what love *really* means, and whether getting everything you’ve ever wished for is truly enough. It kept me on my toes, and the twists and turns in this topsy-turvy world were both unexpected and satisfying.

If you believe in soulmates, love at first sight, or just want to escape into a beautifully crafted love story, *this* is the audiobook for you. You’ll laugh, cry, and fall in love right along with Anna and Max! Highly recommend!

Wished
by Sarah Ready
Narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt

Stars: 4
Synopsis: Anna Benoit is a romantic at heart, and her instant, overwhelming love for Max Barone, a man who doesn’t even know she exists, captures the magic and vulnerability of unrequited love. Ready taps into that universal yearning—falling for someone who feels impossibly out of reach. When Anna’s wish transports her into an alternate reality where she’s married to Max, the narrative takes a charming and thought-provoking turn.
This topsy-turvy world Anna wakes up in, where she’s suddenly living the life she’s always imagined, feels like the ultimate wish fulfillment. But as the story unfolds, it’s clear that even a life that seems perfect on the surface can have its complexities. Anna’s journey is not just about romance; it’s about understanding the difference between what we think we want and what truly makes us happy. The way Ready highlights this tension adds depth to the story, elevating it beyond a simple romantic fantasy.
Format: Audiobook
Review: As the fourth book in the series, "Wished" is by far my favorite. It blends magic and romance into a sweet and enchanting story. What sets it apart is how deeply it explores the nature of desire and love, not just in the fairy-tale sense but in the way those dreams can sometimes clash with reality. The combination of heartfelt romance, magic, and Anna’s journey of self-discovery makes "Wished" stand out as a truly delightful read. It's more than just a sweet, escapist read—it answers the question, what if we DO get everything we want and it's not at all what we expected?
Pros: This book grabbed me from the start, and I quickly became attached to these characters. Max and Anna are my favorite Ghosted couple. The narration for this title was lovely. I love Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt (this may be my first time listening to either actor's narration). Their voices blended beautifully and added so much to my listening experience.
Cons: None
Recommend (Yes/No/Maybe): Yes…If you love romance mixed with magical realism, this book is for you.
Thank you, NetGalley, for allowing me to review the title.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️/5

Tropes:
Magical realism
Dream vs reality
Boss and employee
Insta-love

First of all, thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me early access to this book in exchange for a review.
This book was so cute and the first one I’ve read of this authors. Needless to say, I will be reading the rest of this series. Max and Anna are super adorable together. Although I’m jealous of this fictional couple LOL I’d love to meet a max. Haha. Highly recommend this book!

"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."

I have so loved this series by Sarah Ready! After the last book and my introduction to Max, I wasn’t sure what I would think of his story. I can now say that I loved it just as much as the others! Max and Anna were such enjoyable characters- well Max in love is, not so much grumpy mean Max!

Be careful what you wish for. It just might come true in unexpected ways.

When Anna makes a wish on a magic sapphire necklace to be married to the handsome enigmatic Max Barone, she wakes up in his bed on their 7th anniversary. Everyone in that timeline, including Max, is living that life. Life is good, but she has reservations. What should Anna do? Go along with it or try to get the life she wants without "cheating." What would you do?

This new episode in the Ghosted series is my favorite so far. The fairytale magic and the romantic settings are winsome and engaging. And the jewelry. . . To. Die. For.

The narration by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt is top notch.

As with other titles in the series, for me there are too many spicy details. So, if you are not a fan of hot tamale romances, then steer clear.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I was lucky to get an ALC of this amazing book from Netgalley! I have never read this author before but I am so happy I did because I absolutely adored this book! I will definitely be reading/listening to more of her stories. The narration was great! Amanda Ranconi was wonderful as Anna and Will Watt was an awesome Max. If I have one complaint it would that there is not enough of Max’s POV so there’d be more of Will.
Max and Anna charmed their way into my heart so easily. I love these characters and their story so much! Max was a very pleasant surprise! The story is just so cute, and so much fun with plenty of romantic moments as well. Toss in some magic, and you have a very enchanting story. I really loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ARC audiobook of Wished by Sarah Ready.

I’ve absolutely enjoyed all the books in the Ghosted series by Sarah Ready thus far, and when I was given access to Wished in advance, I was excited. This one may have been by far my favorite! Max and Anna really aren’t meant to be. Max the wealthy man who works in the jewelry making business who just asked his best friend to marry him and Anna who cleans his ask. But oh how a simple wish can change everything. For those who worry that you have to read the other books in this series, you do not. The only relevance is that you would have met Max already if you read previous books to know a bit about him. And obviously mention of some characters that you meet in other books. But easily this book can be picked up and read without the others which is great for someone is finds this one might interested. Though I’d encourage you to read all 4!!

Oh, my goodness. I love it when I read a book that has an original plot! Max and Anna find one another through wishes. I love that Max has both memories: of his life with and without Anna. I'm not sure I would have been brave enough to walk away as Anna does. Especially considering how very much Max obviously lives her. But, then again, like Anna, I would want to be sure that his love is real. I enjoyed this story so very much!

I was granted an ARC copy of Wished. I have not been paid for my review.

I loved the concept for this one and the first 25% really lived up to expectations. I found the characters endearing and couldn't wait to see how the story would unfold.

Unfortunately, I didn't feel like the rest of the book was quite as good. For me, the development of their relationship was far too quick and didn't really make sense to me. I can sometimes get on board with the insta love vibe but this one just didn't hit. I also felt like the male main character's shift in personality was so sudden and could have been done more gradually to be more believable. It felt like two different characters to me.

I also strongly disagreed with a point that was made within the first half of the book, as it came from a place of privilege and, therefore, was rather offensive to suggest it applied universally. Furthermore, the author then contradicted this big argument later in the book and it did not seem intentional.

Overall, I felt like this book had so much potential but it didn't follow through.

I just finished Wished by Sarah Ready, and wow, what a ride! This was my very first Sarah Ready book, and even though I haven’t read the previous ones in the Ghosted series, you bet I’ll be picking them up soon! 😍 I listened to the audiobook, and it was such a delight! Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt nailed their performances. Also, a huge thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and Swift & Lewis Publishing for giving me an early look at this gem! 🙌 This gem releases on October 1, 2024, and I’m so glad I got to dive into it early!

✧ Magical realism 🪄
✧ Billionaire romance 💰
✧ Opposites attract 💗
✧ Insta-love 💋
✧ Wish fulfillment ✨
✧ Dream vs. reality 🌙
✧ Sweet heroine 💕

Okay, so the premise? Anna is a cleaner at Max’s chateau, and she’s been head over heels for him, like, forever. But there’s one tiny problem... Max doesn’t even know she exists. 😅 Then, Anna stumbles upon a magical necklace, makes a wish, and BOOM—she wakes up married to Max! Sounds like a dream come true, right? Not exactly! The world flips upside down, and Anna quickly realizes that not everything she wished for is as perfect as she imagined.

I absolutely adored Anna's character! She’s sweet, hopeful, and maybe a little too quick to fall in love, but I can’t blame her—it’s Max we’re talking about! Max starts off as this cold and distant figure, but by the end? TOTAL heart-stealer. 😍 The romance had its steamy moments & it was balanced with so much heart and magical realism that kept me completely hooked.

The only reason this didn’t get a full 5 stars from me is that it does start with a bit of insta-love from Anna’s side. Even though her love for Max grows deeper and more real later on, the initial feelings felt rushed. I usually prefer a slow burn, but despite that, it didn’t take away from the charm of the book.

Overall, this was a feel-good, magical rollercoaster, and I enjoyed every minute of it! I can’t wait to dive into the earlier books, especially Fated, which introduces Max!


#Wished
#MagicalRealism
#BillionaireRomance
#OppositesAttract
#InstaLove
#WishFulfillment

I absolutely loved this!! I’m so glad we got a book for Max! Fated was my favorite in this series and I was so excited to read another book by Sarah Ready. This did not disappoint. I loved both of the main characters, The chemistry and romance was so good. I loved the twists and turns. Also I loved the narrators! Basically I loved this. I love Sarah Ready’s books. Thank you so much NetGalley.

Another cute story in the Ghosted series by Sarah Ready. This one focuses on Max, Fiona’s best friend, who we meet in the third book in the series. These can be read as stand alones, but it’s more fun to read them all. My first feelings towards Max at the beginning were pretty negative. He seemed unlikeable, but I came around. As the story progresses he opens up more and his first impression becomes more forgivable. Anna and her family are both sweet and funny. I’ll be honest though the character that stole my heart was Doreen. She’s hilarious and steals the show even though she’s a minor character. The narrators did a wonderful job. I recommend this whole series.

Thank you NetGalley & Swift & Lewis for the advance copy.

Fun, entertaining book! Sarah Ready is one of my very favorite romance authors.

Wished was a really fun book. Wishing for love that seems impossible is such a fun premise. On top of that is wishing on a very beautiful necklace. This is what dreams are made of. Max is such a jerk in this book at the beginning when it comes to dealing with Anna. Anna is invisible while cleaning for Max.

I wonder how many people we do not see because they are providing a service for us and we choose to ignore them - people picking up our trash, people that clean restrooms, etc. These people provide such an important service to us - why do we ignore them??

Sarah Ready does a great job describing homes, Paris, flowers, smells and so much more. I love that about her books. And just when you think you know what is going to happen next - well there is another twist that you did not expect.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did a great job - Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt. The voice for Max was perfect.

4.5 stars
This is a fun, entertaining read. Max and Anna are interesting, relatable, intriguing, complex, wounded, strong, entertaining, caring characters. These two are fun to spend time with. Their romance and the path it takes to get to their HEA is entertaining to read. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrators.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.75 stars - rounded up!!!!

This was the first book I’ve ever read from this author thanks to the ARC being available on NetGalley - thank you!

I’m so glad I decided to pick this book (ebook and audiobook) up to fully immerse in the story.

I loved the story plot and the pacing. It was very well executed and gave different sides of the initial wish. That aspect made the overall story even more intriguing.

I’m so glad that Sarah decided to give us a bit of the MMC’s POV to enhance our understanding of the story. Also, I really liked how much of a connection was made with the people in the FMC’s life. The “why” was clear and the story flowed effortlessly for me.

The audiobook voice actors (Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt) were exceptional. I enjoyed their way of portraying the story vocally.

Thank you NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and W. W. Crown Books / Swift and Lewis Publishing for allowing to review this ARC and provide my honest review.

I will be reading more books by this author. 🧚

Sarah Ready does it again!

Anyone who has seen my review of any book in this series should not be surprised that I yet again loved this book. This book series gives life to the trope I would love you in every universe and it every lifetime. On paper these two do not make sense one is a broke housekeeper and the other is an owner at a jewelry empire. And some how they find their lives intwined with each other.

The many attempts they make to get back to their timeline and their life makes for a fun read that you don't know what outcome could really happen. Finding them in love in one world and far from friends in another but with certain memories of a past life keeps you on your toes and guessing. To see the way they fall for each other and the love they had on one of the realities is sweet and inspiring. I of course will be continuing the series and I cannot wait to see what else will be in store for this author.

I dropped everything and read (listened to) this book the second I saw it, and I do mean an instant jump to the front of my TBR! I have read Sarah Ready’s books before and always enjoyed them, but I was completely addicted to this book and unable to stop reading. I would say it’s her best since Ghosted and The Space Between (both are 5 star reads for me). My recommendation? Read this book. Put it in your TBR, sandwich it between two heavier reads and never look back except to go back and read the rest of her books.

Here’s what worked: she took 2 tropes I tend to be wary of and made them work really well. I’m not big into “love at first sight” and “billionaire boss/employee” because I tend to believe in real life these are such big red flags. But Anna is so nurturing and down to earth and Max is very unexpectedly warm and down to earth and openly affectionate (I developed a soft spot for him in Fated but never could imagine these sides of him; is he my new favorite Ready MMC?! Yes!!). Throw in a sprinkle of magical realism and *poof* I’m in love (and apparently so were they!). I loved how selfless both of them were towards one another and the heat was sizzling, I could feel it coming off the page.

What didn’t work: nothing. Absolutely no complaints about this book. It gave me all of the good feels and just enough romantic conflict that I just had to know what was going to happen next.

The narrators for this audiobook were amazing. I liked that the female narrator was exceptionally clear and easy to listen to, and the male voice was just enchanting. Great selection of narrators.

Sarah Ready wrote a winner in her latest book, Wished. What a great read, even better in audiobook! A five star listen!

Wished by Sarah Ready

Wished is the latest magical romance by Sarah Ready. Anna has been working as a maid for Max Barone, secretly crushing on him, even though he doesn’t even know who she is. When she comes across a necklace while cleaning, she makes a wish, and suddenly she wakes up as Max’s wife. He has mixed memories, some of the last seven years that didn’t happen, and others about how they actually met, and how he believed she was stealing from him.

This was an extremely fun book, with Sarah once again delivering a sweet romantic story full of magic and mystery. I found myself drawn into the characters and setting, wishing that they would get their happily ever after.

Narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Will Watt, I quickly realized that I wasn’t going to sleep until I finished the story. They both added charm to the story, making it hard to stop listening.

I definitely recommend this book, as it gives such a sweet romantic feel with magic making this even better. Sarah has a talent for making magic with words, bringing charming stories to life.