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It's gotten to point where every book by Sarah Ready is a hit. I've loved all her books so far and I can't recommend them enough.... this is no exception.

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What an interesting premise for a book! Sarah Ready had me sucked in right away. Imagine moving into an apartment and it's haunted... by Hotty McHotpants! Daniel, the ghost, helps Jillian learn how to talk to men, how to date, and how to be her authentic self. I feel like it was a bit predictable but at the same time it had me hooked until the very end. Bravo Sarah Ready!

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A delightful paranormal romance that blends humor and heart.

The story follows Jillian Nejat, a dating and relationship expert who can't speak to men, and Daniel, a charming ghost who becomes the only man she can communicate with. As they navigate their unusual relationship, Jillian's love life begins to transform in unexpected ways.

Daniel’s ghostly charm is hard to beat. His playful and endearing attempts to help Jillian navigate her dating life, despite his ghostly limitations, create a mix of humor and heart. The scenes where they interact are both funny and touching, highlighting their unique bond.

🎧The audiobook is expertly narrated by Sarah Naughton and Rob Brinkmann, who bring the characters to life with their engaging performances. Naughton captures Jillian's quirky, relatable personality, while Brinkmann's portrayal of Daniel is both suave and endearing. Their chemistry makes the story even more enjoyable and the listening experience truly immersive.

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im not sure I liked the supernatural aspect of this one. it was a cute story and the characters were likable and I will read the next one because I need to know what happens next.

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Overall really cute!! I loved the slow burn and watching the relationship between daniel and jillian grow

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I never listened to it because my NetGalley app wasn't working properly. So I had to uninstall it and then all but two of my audio books were gone.

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A cute romance full of forbidden swoon and a touch of insta-love. The paranormal aspect kept me entertained. I wanted to know what happened and how things would work! I was renewed of intrigue with each twist. The main character is the right level of awkward that makes me feel seen as she struggles to even socialize, let alone date. The NYC background felt right for anonymity. Overall, I will continue the series to see what comes next!

The main narrator, Sarah Naughton, does a fine job giving voice to the characters. She has a sweetness for both genders that endears the listener. She is also easily understood at faster speeds. There is a tidbit at the end narrated by Rob Brinkman. I wouldn’t mind the next books being a duet with these two.

Thank you NetGalley, WW Crown, and author Sarah Ready for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. “Ghosted” was published September 26, 2023!

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"Ghosted" by Sarah Ready is a captivating romance novel. The story follows Jillian, a New York City columnist who writes about relationships while she waits for her own true love. A family friend sets her up on countless dates in hopes of helping her find the one, but Jillian struggles due to her shyness. Everything changes when she meets Daniel, a charming ghost in her new apartment. Despite the challenges of their unusual romance, Jillian falls deeply in love with him. However, Daniel suddenly disappears, leaving Jillian heartbroken. When she finally finds him alive in the streets of NYC, he has no memory of her. I thoroughly enjoyed this unique mix of romance and paranormal elements, as well as the subtle nods to "Star Trek" and the "Sex and the City" vibe. Many thanks to W.W. Crown for providing the audiobook for an honest review.

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I recently read "Ghosted" by Sarah Ready and I have to say, I was completely captivated by this book. The story was unique, engaging, and filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.

The characters were well-developed and likable, and I found myself rooting for them throughout the novel. The chemistry between the main characters was palpable and I was invested in their relationship from the very beginning.

Sarah Ready's writing style is smooth and easy to read, making it difficult to put the book down once I started. I was completely absorbed in the story and finished it in record time.

Overall, "Ghosted" is a fantastic read that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and heartwarming romance novel. Sarah Ready has definitely become one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to read more from her in the future.

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With thanks to netgalley

Ghosted was not to be for me, I think I got about 20 minutes into before I switched it off and give up. sorry!

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Many thanks to Netgalley, W.W. Crown and the author for the ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like I have to say this for every single Sarah Ready book, it is like watching a full on series with drama and tears and laughter and what not. There is love, self discovery, healing, tenderness, amazing loving people surrounding the MCs. In short always a delight.

After listening a good few Sarah Ready books back to back, requesting this book was like not even a question also, this story is so close to a few of my childhood favorite movies and shows, clearly was a no brainer. The book follows the story of Jillian Nejat, who is the one and only dating expert for millions of people who follow her articles. Little do they no, she has an small hiccup, she cannot talk to men (kind of like our Raj from Big Bang Theory), so her dating life being a straight woman is kind of in shambles. Not to mention her bank account and her job.

As everything seems to be on the downfall, it is only normal that her new apartment that seems to be covered in mirrors on every single part of it is comes with free company aka a ghost. This shirtless sexy ghost (only Daniel no surname) has no idea why or how he is there or even that he is dead and also is the only man she seems to be able to talk to. As they struggle to adjust as 'housemates', Daniel decides to help Jillian out with her 'problem' because after all there needs to be some kind of purpose to his existence there and what else can it be.

Never have I had read a romance book that kept me on my toes, not to mention the whole mystery of what, how, where, when plus all the drama and the banter. The book was hilarious and heartfelt. The narrators also did such an amazing job. Will recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun read with a supernatural twist to it.

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What you get in this book:

• strangers to friends to lovers
• paranormal (ghost)
• science fiction
• contemporary fiction

This is. cute story with magical elements woven in-such a fun listen! s

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Thank you so much for the advance reader's copy of this book. The concept is really cool, and the cover is amazing. The story sounds especially interesting for fans of magical realism. I believe this is the first in a series, and I'm eager to see what the other books will explore.

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It was pretty long, but I was able to listen at 3x perfectly fine, so it didn't take up too much time. Sarah did a lovely job. Rob only narrated one chapter, so I don't have any complaints.

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I’m still not sure how I feel about this book. This book is quirky PNR in a nutshell and I just don’t think it was what I was in the mood for at the time. However! I liked that this book took a turn I wasn’t expecting and that alone makes me want to give book 2 in this series a shot.

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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both of the Sarah Ready books I’ve read, and would not hesitate to pick up other books by this author. I found the characters to be likable and they had good chemistry. I particularly enjoyed Jillian’s character development. I did find it to be a bit repetitive at times. The audiobook narration was good.

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🔮 BOOK REVIEW 🔮

Synopsis: Jillian Nejat is the only dating and relationship expert on the planet who is incapable of speaking to men. If they're living, if they're breathing, it's game over. With her bank account at zero, her career a dumpster fire, and her dating life in a ten-year slump, she moves into a tiny, dirt-cheap NYC apartment. Unfortunately, the apartment is already occupied. Daniel (no-last-name) is a sexy, shirtless, six-pack wielding heartthrob who is also...dead. He isn't living. He isn't breathing. He's a ghost. He's also the only man on the planet that Jillian can talk to. Soon, Daniel's convinced that it's his afterlife mission to resurrect Jillian's love life. He knows, if he helps her fall in love then he can move on. Jillian agrees. The last thing she needs is a Lothario ghost haunting her living room. But then, one practice date leads to another, one confession leads to more, and suddenly Jillian fears she's falling for the one man she can never love.

Review: From the very first chapter this book was a hit! Sci-fi references, funny characters, and depth to characters that was complex and unique. The storyline itself also wasn’t something I’d read before or typically heard of, so I never predicted what was to come next. Ultimately I had a really great time reading this book, I loved the fast-paced story, the character growth, and the characters. The only thing I’d change is to include a little more diversity to the characters. Star Trek lovers will love this book. I highly recommend it!

4.5/ 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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This is my third Sarah Ready book and she is becoming an auto read author for me. I enjoyed the characters in this one and the banter. I appreciated Jillian's backstory and how her guilt and trauma manifested in an inability to talk to men. I loved how she grows and blossoms through her relationship/friendship with Daniel. There are a few parts that are a bit much (ghost sex?) and a few parts where the second hand embarrassment is rough but overall I enjoyed this one.

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This book was a little strange. I think the only way I would finish this is by listening to it. I think if I was physically reading it, I would have stopped multiple times. I guess it just didn't make sense to me

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Ghosted by Sarah Ready - thanks to @netgalley and W.W Crown publishers for the free audiobook.

What a fab little romance but with a twist. A paranormal love story where I found myself really rooting for the main characters and it kept me guessing as to how the ghost storyline would be explained.

This novel also explores learning to love and forgive yourself and building confidence and friendships in such a lovely way. It was heart warming and I really enjoyed it.

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