*I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher; the review is my own.*

So far this series has been consistently enjoyable (one more book to go, as far as I know, and I assume I'll like that one, too). As with the previous two books, I quickly became invested in the story and the characters. This one had reminded me of a mix between Just Like Heaven and The Lake House, running a close parallel to the first book, Ghosted, which also reminded me of those two movies. However, it was different enough that I didn't feel like I was reading the first book all over again. Despite being the third book in the series, this one actually takes place first. (The timeline of this series jumps all over the place, btw.)

I really enjoy the way that Sarah Ready writes. Her books flow very smoothly and easily, and she's also got a naturally poetic way of describing things without distracting from the story with overly flowery details.

There were quite a few characters in this book that I liked. Fiona (34? 35?) was just overall good--she was mindful of others, kind, elegant, and hardworking. She tried to be a good mother. Max (34? 35?) and Daniel (30?) were such solid supports for Fiona. I already loved Daniel from Ghosted, and it was impossible not to like Max (even if I didn't want what he wanted). Aaron, however, was probably one of my favorites. (Okay, aside from the old ladies. Have to love them.) He as just so full of hope and love, so wholly dedicated to his family. (Notice I didn't give an age. I don't want to give anything away, but I'll say he's about Fiona's age.) So many good characters. And a few I did not like (Becca and Robert, I'm looking at you).

Something I appreciate about this book was that the content was generally milder than the previous books in the series.

I already have an ARC of the next book, and I'm excited to start reading it tonight.

Note: Some language and some sensuality.

This was a fast paced, fun read!

I love the writing style and the characters are fab. Full of magic and romance, this is definitely one to pick up!

Excited to read more by this author

Just like the books that came before this this book had me thinking and guessing.
I do feel like this book actually felt as long as it was but man did it pull at my emotions.

This is a fun series and can't wait to start the next one.

4/5
I really enjoyed reading this book and the concept of the watch. I do feel like some of the more pertinent parts of the story were glossed over. I enjoy how it ended, but would have liked a little more about after Aaron and Fi got together.

This book left me very confused. I wanted to love it, but I just couldn't see the point. Disappointed.

I went into this book not knowing this was part of a series and now I’m hooked to read it all the books in the series. This had me hooked from the beginning and I loved this story so much!

Thank you Netgalley for this book! This was a quick and unique read! After reading Ghosted, I was really excited to read this one. I love the character development and the chemistry. I enjoy how this author writes and I look forward to reading more from them! This book had the right amount or romance and magic and it was a breath of fresh air with the unique plot

Definitely recommend!

I found this story with muli universe of another life; really well written it is hard to this and keep reader engaged. This is my first book by this author, and I am going to read this next one in this series. I love where both lives take place, one in Switzerland and the other in a tiny remote island.

Fiona is known for keeping busy, running her family's Swiss watch company, so busy in fact she does not have time for vacation or a love life. But then she is given a family heirloom rumored to let you dream your greatest desire. She dreams of herself on a tiny tropical island, married with two kids. She starts to fall in love with her dream husband, but this can't be real but why does it feel real??

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for a copy of this book for my honest review

Fated is the third book in the Ghosted series. It's main character Fiona Abry finds herself caught between her hectic reality and a dream life that seems to good to be true. Fiona is a busy business women who is dedicated to running the family's watch business and taking care of her daughter along with protecting her heart from romance. However, everything changes when she receives a family heirloom that has a way of dreaming about her deepest desires. But what happens when the lines between dreams and reality blur, Fiona has a difficult decision to make. Fated is a book you don't want to miss.

Fated by Sarah Ready is an exhilarating journey through fate, love, and second chances. From the very first page, I was captivated by the intense emotions and intriguing plot twists that kept me glued to the story. Ready masterfully weaves a tale where destiny plays the leading role, and the characters are thrown into situations that challenge their hearts and beliefs.

The characters, especially the protagonists, are richly developed. Their chemistry is palpable, and watching them navigate the twists of fate made for a deeply engaging read. I particularly appreciated how Ready portrayed their emotional struggles in a way that felt genuine and relatable. The plot is fast-paced, filled with just the right amount of tension and romance, keeping me eagerly turning the pages to see how it would all unfold.

Sarah Ready’s writing is compelling and immersive. She skillfully brings out the emotional complexities of love and destiny, making Fated a must-read for fans of contemporary romance with a touch of magical realism.

Overall, Fated is a heartwarming and enthralling love story about trusting in fate and finding love when you least expect it. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a romance that will tug at your heartstrings!

A huge thank you to Sarah Ready, NetGalley, and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Genre: Magical Realism/Romance

Fated follows Fiona and her brother who own a high-end, well-known watch company in Geneva. The watch company is very special to her. After recovering from a terrible night, Fiona is given a family heirloom that is supposed to show you what your greatest desires are while you are dreaming. Fiona decides to give it a try and falls asleep with the watch and it transports her into a very realistic dream. She does not enter the dream as herself, she enters the dream as a woman named Becca and her established life on a very secluded island. Becca is married with two children, but is cheating on her husband. A very different life from the life that Fiona lives in the real world. Fiona wants to make the most out of this dream though and find out what it is trying to tell her, so she gets to know the husband, Aaron, and the kids, and the other people on the island. Eventually, Fiona starts falling in love with the husband.

I thought this magical realism book was so unique! It was confusing for a bit at first because I had a lot of questions. From the getgo I was curious if it was really a dream, why was she entering someone else's life, and going in knowing the synopsis and genre (i.e. she falls in love with a man in her dreams) I was curious where it was going. But this mysterious plot continued for QUITE A WHILE before I received some of these answers. That being said, I thought the book was well written. It did not feel repetitive at all even though it had a somewhat cyclical nature (falling asleep, entering the dream world, waking up, living her regular life, repeat). I think the author really understood how to write this knowing the readers didn't need it to be explained over and over again. I loved the characters, the plot, and the twist was SO surprising, which hasn't happened to me in a while. I even teared up! Fated is the third book in the Ghosted series, but I have not read the first two and I had no issues reading this without any context. I am not even completely sure if they are connected at all. But now I can't wait to go back and read the others in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is the third book in the Ghosted series and wow. I have been hooked since Ghosted. It was definitely one of my favorite reads of the year. The books are unexpected but the characters so deeply thought out that I can't help but connect with them. This book was magical, I loved it from start to finish. Sarah Ready created a unique experience with her voice and story-telling.
The intricacy of the dream world and the mystery about what has Fiona dreaming was just *chefs kiss*.
The romance itself was beautiful and whimsical. A love where you find each other even in your dreams? Sigh. Who doesn't wish they could meet their dream man in real life? Every little bit of their story was perfectly executed. The way they healed each other and showed each other their vulnerabilities.
This one is going on the re-read list.

Fated by Sarah Ready is another gem that I absolutely loved. The story follows Fiona Abry, who inherits a magical watch that allows her to dream of her greatest desires. In these dreams, she finds herself living a blissful life on a tropical island, married to a wonderful man named McCormick, with two adorable children. This dream life is a stark contrast to her busy reality of running her family’s Swiss watch company.

What I found most captivating was how Ready blends magical realism with heartfelt romance. Fiona’s journey of self-discovery and the emotional depth of her relationships kept me hooked. The way she navigates her feelings for her dream husband and her real-life best friend, Max, adds a layer of complexity that makes the story even more engaging.

The settings are beautifully described, making the dream sequences feel incredibly vivid and enchanting. Ready’s writing is, as always, top-notch, with well-developed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing with its unexpected twists.

Overall, Fated is a delightful read that combines romance, magic, and emotional depth in a way that only Sarah Ready can. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves her books as much as I do.

Read 18% of the book as I really didn't like the main character, but I did like the siblinghood between her and her brother, which I hope it will be the same for me and my siblings over time.

I don't know what to say about FATED. I found the detail about watch-making interesting as the MFC was very involved in a family business in Switzerland. The premise that a magic talisman sends her to a place that seems dream-like but real was not appealing to me. For some reason the magical place recognized her and accepted her presence as normal yet she knew nothing about it or the people living there. Apparently she was sent to fall in love with someone she might never have met otherwise? Oddly, there were some weird dysfunctional relationship dynamics happening in this dream world, too. - none of which seemed to have any real impact on the desired outcome of HEA.

I really enjoyed Switched, the second book in this series and I'm super excited to get my hands on Ghosted so I can read them all! I think I enjoyed this one even more than Switched, I loved Fi and Aaron's chemistry and I literally had no idea where this book was going to go!! The ending had me on the edge of seat and I didn't see any of it coming which doesn't normally happen to me. It was the perfect blend of contemporary and magical realism. I also cannot wait to read Wished, Max was such a sweetie and I want him to find his true love!!

“𝑰’𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒊𝒕.”

I had no idea that this book is a part of a series when I requested for this book in NetGalley. I dived into this blind, absolutely not reading the blurb beforehand (yes, guilty of judging a book by its cover). Look at that cover! It's just so beautiful with all the colours together!!

“𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚, 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 is Book 3 of the 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 series. It follows Fiona Abry who is running her family’s Swiss watch company. She has been jilted before and therefore is busy protecting her heart.. until she is a given a family heirloom - a magical watch that lets you dream. In her dream, she is a wife to a gorgeous man who loves her insanely. It feels so real. But is it really a dream or is it fate?

Two words to describe this book - magical and breathtaking! Sarah Ready brilliantly weaves a tale like no other and I enjoyed every moment of it!

Be prepared to be enthralled in Ready's world as she brings you to a lush, tropical island with romantic vibe and cozy Geneva. Although this is the first book I've read by this author, I love her writing style.

This is a book which will make you gasp, sob and fly through the last few pages in anticipation. I find myself not knowing who to root for - the dream man or the one in her real life. Reading this makes me pause and think. It is heart-wrenching and it is perfect!

“𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆’𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕.”

If you love Ashley Poston, I recommend you to read this. Just read this!! I'm so glad I did! And if I ever come across a physical copy of this, I would surely buy it. Thanks so much @netgalley for a copy of this book.

Fated was another twisty-turny read from Sarah Ready. I've been really enjoying the "Ghosted" series, and I was very excited to see Fiona's story as she has been in the earlier books. While I was definitely intrigued with the premise, I will admit to being doubtful that she could pull off merging the dream world and the reality but what a creative and unexpected twist. Can't wait to read the next book and have Max get a relationship with "sparks"!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC and the author for the ALC/ ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As always Sarah Ready did not fail to impress me with the level of cinematic brilliance that I only seem to find in her books.

Like this whole series have been such a stroke of brilliance in terms of magical realism, dual timelines, small revelations, personal growth, crossing comfort zones and beautiful relationships, it's been a treat.

This book follows the story of Fiona Abry, the stoic sister of our shirtless ghost MMC from book 1. We very shortly got to meet her in book 1 and she seemed through Julian's eyes, a protective serious sister of Daniel. This book gives us context as to why. Fiona is afraid to dream, to fall in love, to lose control. She does not (quite rightfully) believe or trust anybody other than her brother and her best friend Max and she loves her daughter more than anybody else. So when her mother gifts her a watch that started the legacy of Abry watches to help her dream and when she finds out that this watch lets her live someone else's life and love without fear, she decides to take a leap. But little did she know, the moment she took the leap she has fallen, in love, trust and much more.

I will be honest, I had no idea how this book can possibly reach a happy ending, I did not appreciate the cheating characters but at the end it all made sense. I felt so genuinely bad for Max, but I know next book is his, so, I will wait for him to have a happy ending then.

The narrator as usual did a brilliant job, especially in expressing all of Fiona's confusions and stress and other emotions.

What a cute, romantic story! It had me on the edge of my seat, would she try and stay in the dream? Is the dream real? Loved it. I have read similar dream/reality books before and the ending on this one was perfect. Nothing left for debate. Thanks for another great read! I listened to the audio book for this story and I enjoyed the narrator as well. I would recommend this book, but I do recommend reading these books in order because there are Easter egg character appearances!