Wished is the next installment in Sarah Ready's Ghosted series. Anna Benoit is a financially struggling housecleaner in Geneva. She is employed by her neighbor and has been cleaning the home of Max Barone, whom we have met in a previous book, for years. Anna fell in love with Max at first sight. One day while she is cleaning, she comes upon a necklace sitting on his desk that claims to grant her her greatest wish. Anna wishes to be married to Max. The next thing morning, Anna finds herself in a world where everyone believes she and Max have been married for years. The only one also confused Is Max.
I really enjoy Sarah's writing. She brings the reader in and has well developed story lines. I happened to like Fated better than this one, but I still enjoyed the fantastical experience and the developing love story between Anna and Max. I will continue to read Sarah's books. They put a smiale on my face; I know I am in for a feel good ride. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Wished is the fourth book in the Ghosted series but it can be read as a standalone.

This is my first book by Sarah Ready and it was a fun, lighthearted, cozy romance with a dash of magic. The premise is unique with a single wish creating an alternate reality for Anna and Max. I am not a fan of insta love so I did feel Anna's initial feelings for Max to be a bit rushed but it still made for a charming story.

@sarahreadyauthor 's writing is engaging and filled with heart, making it a joy to read. I loved seeing how Anna and Max's relationship blossomed when Anna's wish came true and the way everything plays out between them was truly magical.

All the chapters were narrated from Anna's perspective except the prologue and epilogue that were narrated from Max's Pov and I thought that was a lovely way to start and wrap things up leaving me with a nice warm feeling afterwards.

If you are in the mood for magical realism this fall, put this book on your list.

This book actually had a strong concept, but the execution missed the mark. Yes the wishing magic was kinda silly and a bit flimsy at times, but I personally am happy to suspend my disbelief in a whimsical romance like this; bear in mind though that this might not be for you if you need a strong magic system in your reads.

Anna is a cleaner for the wealthy eligible bachelor, Maximilian Barone, a man she fell hopelessly in love with the first time they met, and who doesn’t even know her name. After three years of unrequited love, she makes a wish to be Mrs Barone and her wish is granted, but there’s a hitch; Max and Anna each have different memories of their ‘7 years together’. Together they need to work out what is in their heads, and what is in their hearts.

I really enjoyed the narrative arc of the story. It was well paced (if a little slow before the wish kicked in), and it kept me on my toes, twisting in a few unexpected directions along the way. It took a route that prompted reflection on how our choices impact our path in life, and whether different versions of yourself on different life courses are fundamentally the same person or not; that added an extra layer of depth to an otherwise surface level read.

When I first picked this up, I missed the fact it was 4 books deep into a companion series and I’m not sure whether these characters were fleshed out much in earlier books so if I’ve done them an injustice by reading Wished as a standalone then I can only apologise. I say this because Max in particular felt one dimensional to me; maybe two dimensional at best. I felt like I didn’t know much about him as an individual, outside of his relationship with Anna.

In terms of the romance itself, I’m conflicted. At times, I really enjoyed this pair together, though that was mostly when they were just chatting, getting to know each other. The steamy sections were not for me, and these two were constantly horny. Then the super lovey stuff was also too much. It was a sickly sweet sappy kind of romance that didn’t feel real (even at the points in the story when it was meant to).

My last niggly issue is with the writing. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. It went from being too simple to too flowery in a heartbeat, and the same phrases and metaphors seemed to show up a lot. I think the intention was for it to weave a clever thread through the book, but instead it just ended up feeling a little limp and overworked.

Having said all that, I read this very quickly and I enjoyed it enough that I would consider reading from this author again. I might even see if I can get my hands on any of the others in the series because the magical twist was definitely fun!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Im giving this book 4⭐ this one was alot better then the last one the characters and the story was really good and ihad a really good time with this book ☺️

I've read all of the books in the series so far and they've all been really good as long as you can suspend your disbelief and just follow along for the ride. I thought that the relationship in this developed so organically and I really liked how everything played out between them. I was initially a bit skeptical because the promise seemed a little far-fetched for my logical mind, but I ultimately really enjoyed it. The premise is very unique and the characters were very entertaining and relatable. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), for this book for review. This is the 4th book in the Ghosted series and I have read them all! You do not have to read them in order as they are loosely based on connected characters but are stand-alone books and can be enjoyed in any order. I really enjoyed this book as Anna is the cleaner in a chateau and is secretly in love with the owner, Max and then she wakes up married to him. It has a little magic like all the rest of the books and a little spice, so it is fun and a very easy read. I will continue to read these books as they are fun and light-hearted.

4.5⭐️ read!

I enjoyed this book so much! I had a smile on my face the ENTIRE time.

I really liked how descriptive of the space en environment it was. Although I’m unable to imagine scenes in my head like most people, I still felt transported to Geneva and Paris.

Heartwarming, fun, witty, the kind of book that makes you want to be in love.

I can totally see this being a movie adaptation or even a short series.

I got the ebook arc from NetGalley however I decided to get the audiobook and it was such a gem!

Thank you so, so much to NetGalley for this advance copy!

I loooooved the premise of this story. This felt so refreshing - light fantasy/fairytale meets rich guy romance - and I'm here for it.

I appreciated the attention to detail at the beginning of the book, because it really set the scene for us. I really loved the way that we saw a story with the same conclusion build from both the FMC and MMC's points of view, because I don't feel like enough authors have that approach to plot building. So refreshing.

I enjoyed the spice level of this book a lot, too. :)

Highly recommend!

It was a charming and fun read. The characters were adorable and I really liked the idea for the plot. I felt a few things along the way could have been left out while other parts needed a bit more to keep me interested.
Overall, I really liked this story and would recommend it to a friend.

Wished is my first book by Sarah Ready but won't be my last! I "wish" I hadn't read/listened to this book first since it's last in this series but I'm definitely going to go back and to the beginning and get Ghosted, Switched and Fated cause this was just too much fun! Anna and Max are amazing together but is their love real?! You'll need to grab a copy of this to find out!

The narrator, Amanda Ronconi, did a wonderful job.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 20 October 2024

Max and Anna. Anna and Max.
Well, I think they are my fave 2024 couple. Yeah, I know! Bold claim. And this book just backs it up completely.
Max - maker of all things shiny (aka, jewellery) - has a magic necklace that grants your wishes.
Anna - former cleaner of Max - makes a wish in said necklace for Max to love her and marry her.
Badabing badaboom. Wish comes true!
Unfortunately, or fortunately? Both Max and Anna know the reality and the wish. Everyone around them just thinks the wish is reality.
So they have to work out how to go back to reality, where Max doesn’t love Anna. But Anna does love Max.
Will they remember the wish when they get back to reality?
Only time will tell….

Honestly, I love Sarah and her writing! I don’t think I can express into words how much I love her and her books. I need every single one on my shelf yesterday!
She’s witty and cute. Along with her characters, who have all been so loveable in their own way. I cannot fault her. At all.

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Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Wished is the fourth installment in the Ghosted series.

I loved the first three books in this series, however, sadly this one just did not have the "magic" I found in previous reads.

Can't put my finger on why, but it just didn't hit the mark for me 😭

2 stars ⭐⭐

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was hesitant going into this book since dual-reality stories usually aren't my cup of tea, but it hooked me from the very first chapter. What made it stand out was having the MMC aware of the alternate reality, rather than being kept in the dark, which added an intriguing twist.

Anna is torn between two worlds--her reality of working for Max, and the false memories of being married to him for seven years. She's forced to make an impossible choice: pursue her own happiness or let Max go so he can have his.

I often found myself holding my breath with every decision Anna made. Wished is a beautifully magical story that will leave you believing in the power of true love.

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the Advanced Reader Copy, in exchange for my honest review.

This is the fourth book in the Ghosted series. And it was exactly what I expected. The story vaguely connects some of the characters from previous books, but not in a linear way.

The story of Anna a former housekeeper to Max (who was in previous books). Anna comes across a magical necklace and makes a wish to be married to Max. The trouble is, Max is not exactly on board.

I love this series because it is comfortable and the kind of rom-com book that you need sometimes. I also love the touch of magic involved. I will keep looking for Sarah Ready books, because they are the cozy read that feels good.

4 Stars.

My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️.25

Disclaimer: I received a review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thanks to the author and NetGalley.

Reading Order: This is the fourth in an interconnected standalone series. I jumped in here, and I wasn't lost at all. I always think reading in order is great, but you can jump in here no problem.

General Thoughts: This is my first Sarah Ready book. I've been wanting to read her for awhile, but I never got around to it until now. Sarah Ready's books are cute, cozy, fun, lighthearted, with a touch of the magical. I would classify this as a contemporary with magical realism. That can be hard to do well, but I thought the author did a great job with it here. I flew through this one. It was like snuggling up with a good cozy blanket. I enjoyed this one and will definitely read more by the author.

Spice Meter: ❤️‍🔥. Spice is there, but light and not very detailed.

Romantic Tropes/reps
-single first-person POV (with a few dual scenes)
-magical realism
-love at first sight (trust me it works out okay here)
-opposites attract
-not so meet cute
-cozy

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This was absolutely adorable. This book is like old time rom-coms with a good dash of steam. I liked the characters, the story was really cute. Imagine one day you wake up and all your grand wishes come true. Would you take them even if you knew others involved wouldn't want it? Anna has been in love with Max for years. She works as a cleaner in his house only to one day wake up as his wife. I read this in one day, absolutely adorable.

Thank you so much to the author, Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

My rating: 5⭐
Read if you like:
- Magical realism
- Forced proximity
- Billionaire romance
- Grumpy mmc, sunshiny fmc
- Charles Dickens (I know, who would've thought)
- Philosophy and human psyche
- Open doors spice


My thoughts:
I just finished and I'm still digesting, so this is gonna be a messy one. My apologies.


Sarah has done it again.
This book is magical realism at its purest form, and I'm absolutely in love with it.
The premise had me quite invested from the start—although that dual POV tease with the prologue felt personal, but okay, I'm a forgiving person—and I knew this book was gonna be something else. Something similar and in line with what she had already created with this series and yet... Not.

And was I wrong?? Nope! Because this story??? These characters?? Oh dear god!
Her mcs are usually widely nuanced and deep, but these two are just on a different level to me. And their relationship? Excuse me??? I was NOT expecting this amount of spice and oh boy. Max... Wow. Just wow. I'm speechless and possibly flustered. There's nothing I like more than a polite man with a British accent and a dirty mouth when it counts.

With Anna and Max I felt the desperation, the passion, the gutting agony and the ecstatic joy in every page. Sarah cracked herself open and poured her genius in them. Didn't spare a drop when gifting us this roaring and rioting ode to LOVE.

This book felt like I was literally watching a movie and I just couldn't stop. I needed to see them fall in love, fight it, fight for it, grieve the loss and crawl their way back to each other again.

Thank you Sarah for this. It was an absolute honour and pleasure.

Thank you so much to the author, Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

My rating: 5⭐
Read if you like:
- Magical realism
- Forced proximity
- Billionaire romance
- Grumpy mmc, sunshiny fmc
- Charles Dickens (I know, who would've thought)
- Philosophy and human psyche
- Open doors spice


My thoughts:
I just finished and I'm still digesting, so this is gonna be a messy one. My apologies.


Sarah has done it again.
This book is magical realism at its purest form, and I'm absolutely in love with it.
The premise had me quite invested from the start—although that dual POV tease with the prologue felt personal, but okay, I'm a forgiving person—and I knew this book was gonna be something else. Something similar and in line with what she had already created with this series and yet... Not.

And was I wrong?? Nope! Because this story??? These characters?? Oh dear god!
Her mcs are usually widely nuanced and deep, but these two are just on a different level to me. And their relationship? Excuse me??? I was NOT expecting this amount of spice and oh boy. Max... Wow. Just wow. I'm speechless and possibly flustered. There's nothing I like more than a polite man with a British accent and a dirty mouth when it counts.

With Anna and Max I felt the desperation, the passion, the gutting agony and the ecstatic joy in every page. Sarah cracked herself open and poured her genius in them. Didn't spare a drop when gifting us this roaring and rioting ode to LOVE.

This book felt like I was literally watching a movie and I just couldn't stop. I needed to see them fall in love, fight it, fight for it, grieve the loss and crawl their way back to each other again.

Thank you Sarah for this. It was an absolute honour and pleasure.

good romance and loved how they found love and each other. They survived their trials and found their way back to each other. another great romance.

I had not read any other books in this series and it was absolutely fine as a stand alone novel, without references that were obvious to unknown plot lines. This was a fun idea and enjoyable to read, I was a little surprised at the sudden you turn of our grumpy male lead into absolutely chilled out and maybe things could have thawed more slowly. But really it was good, (not exactly clean) fun.