Sarah Ready's "Fated" is a delightful escape into a world where dreams and reality collide. Our workaholic heroine, Fiona, finds herself living a double life thanks to a magical family heirloom. By day, she's running a Swiss watch company, but at night, she's whisked away to a tropical paradise with the man of her dreams, Aaron.

The chemistry between Fiona and Aaron is off the charts! Their slow-burn romance had me swooning with every stolen glance and tender moment. From picnics under swaying palms to stargazing on the beach, their connection feels so real that you'll forget it's all just a dream.

Ready weaves a tale that's part fantasy, part romance, and all heart. It's the perfect read for anyone who's ever wondered what their dream life might look like. Just be prepared to fall in love with a fictional couple and maybe start believing in a little bit of magic!

I'm not going to lie I was skeptical of this one. I wasn't sure how Sarah was going to weave this story together considering that Fi dreams most of it. HOWEVER, I was not expecting the emotional rollercoaster that was given to me! Fi was one of those characters who loved so deeply it bled off the page. AARON is a sweetie pie that I could just gobble up. He is so kindhearted and dedicated to his friends and family that it makes my heart ache. It has twists and turns that left me on the edge of my seat and wanting to weep at how amazing it was! It is a perfect read if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

I was excited to read it based on the description, and thought it was only going to be a 3 star book in the beginning. It felt like information was just being thrown at me so it took a while to catch on. Also, the main character seemed to be pretty oblivious to what was obviously happening in her life. But, after the first few chapters I became absolutely enthralled by the book. The ending was predictable, but it still had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see how she was going to tie it together. I swear my heart was racing from anticipation during the final 15% of the book. I highly recommend and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

I felt like this book started a bit slow, but once it got started it was so good. I sat down with it this morning and my Kindle said I had 7 hours to read. However, 4 hours later, and I had read the whole book. Once it got started I couldn't put it down. I was dragged into the story. I was drawn into the story and it no longer felt like I was reading. This whole series has been magnificent. I have been reading for the author for a couple of years, and I really think this series is the best. I loved the connection between Aaron and Fi and how they kept connecting in dreams. I can't wait for the next one!

Fiona is a busy woman who runs her family's Swiss watch company. But time is not one thing that she has and wishes she had more of. When her mother stops in for a visit, Fiona (Fi) is given a missing family heirloom that her mother stole to get back. What's more is that the timepiece is rumored to have magical abilities.

When Fi wakes up on a tropical island, beside a man she does not recognize, she is freaks out. Where is she? Why is he calling her by another name? Once she calms, she realizes that she has been transported into her dreams where she is a married woman with two children.

This is a book that screams "believe in the power of your dreams". By day, Fi is a businesswoman running a watch company. She spends time with those in her life while at night, she is transported to the island and the life she has there.

When I started this book, I had my doubts. I love Sarah Ready's books and devoured the first two books in this series, and found that I was not instantly in love with this book as I had been with Ghosted and Switched. My advice is to stick with this book because there is a nice payoff that comes toward the end. I went from enjoying it, to not being able to put it down.

With the other books in this series, this book touches on finding love in unconventional ways. There is that magical/paranormal touch that comes into play. Suspending disbelief is necessary. With romance it is all about the journey and Fi goes on quite the journey in this book.

I enjoyed how Fated touches on family, friendship, romance, time, motherhood, and vulnerability. The characters are likeable, quirky, endearing and well-drawn. I also enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the tropical island. I felt as if I were swept away and right there with them as a silent observer.

As with Sarah Ready's other books, this book was beautifully written, well thought out, had fun parts, parts that pull on the heartstrings, and great banter.

I had the pleasure of having both the book and audiobook versions of Fated. Fans of this series, will be happy to see Daniel (Fi's brother) from Ghosted.

I look forward to the next book in the series.

Just finished this and OMG it's nothing like what I was expecting. It really reminded me of The Space Between, the way the love story panned out, but it definitely fits so well into the Ghosted series. I gotta say it's been a while since I read the previous two books but love that we get glimpses of those MCs as side characters in the other books. We had a ghost, we had an exchange of bodies in a particle collision, we have a dream fulfilling watch, and I'm so excited for the next book (Wished). Sarah has seriously outdone herself, crafting these gorgeous books with the best kind of magical realism.

I adore the idea behind this book and parts of it were so brilliantly executed. This one chapter was such a rollercoaster- I was listening to it while cooking and just froze in anticipation, thankfully didn't burn my food. I wish I could say this was a perfect read, but I know it could've been executed better. See, i love the planning and plotting with the detailed characters (and there are a ton of them), the descriptions of the setting, and the pure, raw emotion poured into the story. But there were a couple of times I was super confused about the world building and took a me a good while for everything to click in place, so maybe a little bit of a pacing issue too.

Apart from this tiny hiccup, I loved this novel and hope this series never ends. I'll be sad if Wished is the last, but super happy for Max getting his HEA too.

PS: This is probably weird to add into a review, but the story reminded me of the story from the Hindu epics of Dushyanta and Shakuntala. I don't want to give away the plot of this book to those who haven't read it yet, but you can search "Shakuntala lost ring" if you're interested!

As I like others have realized this is book 3 in a series. While It didnt completely throw me off and I did read it anyway some parts kinda of tossed me because I felt like maybe I was missing pieces because I didnt read the first two books in the series. I enjoyed the book and it was definitely a nice change of pace from my usual reads! Thanks so much for letting me ARC :)

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. I didn't realize this was the 3rd book in this series and I read it as a stand alone. The plot of this book sounded interesting to me, however I couldn't get into it. Lots of other readers really this book though!

<strong>I cried from chapter 43 to 58 (the end). This is by far my favorite romance of 2024.</strong>

This is Sarah Ready's best novel yet! I have been a fan since Ghosted, and thought Switch was deliciously quirky. But in Fated, she taps into a whole new dimension of romance and mysticism. In fact, I think this perfectly captures the idea of Magical Surrealism - instead of accepting magic as a part of flat reality, this book marvels and glitters with the surreal experience of living in your dreams.

Fiona is the elder sister of Book 1's male lead, but you don't need to read the others to start this. It's set several years before the events in the other books. Fiona is a single mom and CEO of her family's Watch empire, burning all the midnight oil to save the company after her father's death. It's a task that has stolen all of her energy and focus until a stranger bursts into her life and shoots her. Six months later, she's drowning in PTSD. Her mom gifts her a magical pocket-watch - the first timepiece that her ancestor ever built - said to grant you the ability to live your dreams.

And it works! In her dreams, Fiona is transported far from cold Geneva, into a different reality where she married to the (hottest) most supportive husband, with two kids and a simple island life. She spends the summer finding an escape and a safe place to practice opening her heart up to love. But when her dreams bleed into her waking life, she has to decide which reality to live in.

THE ANGST! THE ROMANCE! THE LONGING! There's so many questions that ultimately wrap up into a dramatic ending that will thoroughly impress fans of 'The Timetraveller's Wife' and maybe "Howl's Moving Castle' (I haven't seen it but there's a tiktok quote that kept repeating in my head). It's time to find love yall! I believe that this will remain my #1 romance for 2024.

Quick Summary: A "hand of fate" romance

My Review: Fated by Sarah Ready is book #3 in the Ghosted series.

About the Book: Fiona Abry's life is not perfect. Truth be told, it had never been. Once, she thought things were going well for her, where her heart was concerned, but after a devastating truth changed the course of her life, things were never quite the same. When a peculiar series of events happens upon her, a glimpse into the dreams and desires of her heart changes everything. Should she dare hope for a precious love with the man of her dreams?

About the Characters: This novel was filled with characters of interest. Fi, Max, Aaron, and Becca were my favorites. They were so colorful and layered. They brought a host of considerations and thoughts that I was totally feeling. As I dug further into the story, I became invested in their lives. I wanted to understand why they each presented themselves how they did, and I also wanted to watch their evolution of change.

About the Conflict: Where do I start, regarding the points of conflict? Do I start with the shooting? Do I start with the transition from one life to another? Should I start with the connection force between Fi and her dream man? Do I mention the horrible tragedies? Should I discuss the deeply moving scenes? Those are just a few of the things that caused this story to keep my attention . As far as I am concerned, it existed on another plane. This novel was non stop from beginning to end.

My Final Say: I cannot say enough good things about this book. It was so well done. It is a book that makes readers think and to see beyond the obvious. To dream or not to dream, to believe in the impossible, to want something more for self, to accept substitutes or to lay claim to the happiness and love that await you - it's all in there!

Other: This series is incredible. Honestly, I cannot think of another series of books quite like it. The fantastical element that weaves its way into the romances is so appealing. I also really like the symbolism that Ready so effortlessly injects. Her stories are beautifully complex and non-linear.

* My advice to potential readers... expect the unexpected. This book and this series will make you rethink the idea of what love, family, dreams, and desires are all about.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Status/Level: 💖

Heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation are extended to the author, to the publishers (Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)), and to NetGalley. Thank you so much for granting access to this title in exchange for an honest review. The words and sentiment I have expressed are my own thoughts and opinions and have been voluntarily offered. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to read this author's work.

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but this was just a train wreck. I didn't feel connected to the characters at all, nor did I feel our main characters had a connection. I forced myself through it, but it should have been a DNF.



Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

It took me a while to get into this book, but when I did u was blown away! I really enjoyed the characters and the unique storyline of the book. And towards the ends when the big twist happens let me tell you I was in tears! Will be recommending this book to everyone!

I was able to not only read this book but also listen to the audiobook! The narrator is Shakira Shute. She has a very soothing voice and is very easy to listen to. She adjusts her voice for the various characters and voices throughout the book so you can follow along as the conversation progresses.

Fated is book 3 in the Ghosted collection. I have both Ghosted and Switched as TBR and I didn’t feel behind or struggle with starting with book 3. There are character connections but nothing to prevent you from following along.

What would you do to remember your dreams? What about live your dreams???⏱️
Is it that our dreams allow us to actually experience life and feel alive or is it that we live a life dreams are made of?💫

Fiona’s busy life meets its match when she meets the man of her dreams, in her dreams! Now she can’t wait to visit the sandman.💘

The descriptive language in this book had me in a dreamy state. Everything was so picturesque☁️
There was hope and love, healing and growth and the impeding sense of want to crawl into bed.😴


Fated favorite line “Cats to pet 🐈 books to buy 📚 and ice cream to devour🍨”

Thank you to the author, Sarah Ready, NetGalley and the publisher, Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, for the opportunity to read AND listen to this book. I received these advance review copies for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The book and audiobook are set to publish July 16, 2024.

#Fated #NetGalley

Fiona Abry has been running her family’s Swiss watch company, and guarding her heart due to being burned in the past, but then she inherits a family heirloom rumoured to let you dream your greatest desire.

This book wasn’t what I had come to expect from this series — this book could be read as a stand-alone as it seems to be a prequel to the first two books of the series. I read this book in tandem with the ebook and audiobook - I started with the ebook and finished with the audiobook.

I was struggling to connect with this story to enjoy the characters / get invested in them while reading the ebook — I then switched over to the audiobook which helped to move the story forward for me.

I was disappointed that there wasn’t as much wit and comedy in this book as in the previous two in the series — and I felt bad for both men in her two worlds Max and Aaron they both love her but it’s like torture for everyone. On the other hand, the writing is very beautiful and poetic throughout— and very full of gushing romance. The ending --OMG -- get the tissue box ready! The ending brought up my rating from 3/5 to 4/5.

Thank you Netgalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members titles.

Praying that this book I'd made into a movie because it gave me all the feels. Love, lust and a little bit of magic, Sarah Ready delivers.

Fiona, single parent and one half of Abrey watches finds herself transported to Charlestown, a remote island embodied as a married mother of two, each night as she dreams.

A delightful read. Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

A tender series wtih many lessons within the pages of the story. Pursuit of happiness, believing in dreams and following your heart. Fiona Abry is the CEO of Abry Watch Company, a family owned Swiss watch company she and Daniel inherited from their late father. Fiona closed herself off from love after being abandoned by people she trusted the most. When Fiona’s mom gives her a family heirloom that has been missing for years and tells her that not only did she steal the watch but that it can make dreams come true and show what your hearts desire. Skeptical but curious, Fiona decides to use it one night after recounting her family members telling her to find herself and to open herself up to love again. There in her dreams, Fiona comes in contact with a man named Aaron who is apparently her husband and they have two children together. As Fiona grapples between reality and fiction, she has to decide which life she’s willing to choose. The magic of love and finding the one that makes your heart soar, don't settle look, dream and believe.

Thank you so much NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity.

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Fated by Sarah Ready was.... OMG!!! I could scream how much I loved it!
The storyline blew my mind, broke my heart - twice, and made me feel for the characters. I believe that this is the first book where I loved all the characters! I can't express how I feel but I will tell you one - as much as I loved Ghosted and Switched - this book is phenomenal! This book deserved to be a stand-alone with a sequel coming soon!

It's mad how much I grow with characters! I reduced my listening speed to make the book last longer! Usually, with an audiobook, I can manage to do so much at home - today I sat frozen on my sofa and was scared to miss any single tiny detail!

The same as the previous two books this story is set in a world that swings on the edge of reality and fantasy. Two worlds that somehow must come together in one and it's hard to predict how this would happen.

Then I got so confused about Daniel! Why is Daniel single? Where is Jillian? And then I read that this story takes place before book 1 so left out that breath that I didn't realise I was holding! :D

Anyway, back to this book:

Fiona, left by her mother at an early age has incredibly close relationships with her younger brother Daniel and her long-term best friend Max. Both Daniel and Max are great supporters of Fiona and her daughter Mila. In some twisted way, they are like a family of four! But... what about the love? What about the sparkle? Fiona has closed herself off to love and buried herself in work and other commitments so she is not ready to risk breaking her heart - again... But then she fell asleep and met her dream husband Aaron McCormick and her dream life on a small tropical island.
Unfortunitelly not all dreams can come true so how do we find a balance between the dream world and reality?

Seriously... I can't stop thinking about this book! Usually, I easily switch to the next book but not today... My brain is still with Fiona and everyone else... I can't connect with the next book at all... I want to live in this book, I need a next book - now!

Thank you NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for this unbelievable copy!

Cute and heart wrenching, dramatic and endearing, you really get pulled into the journey with the characters and really want to see everything work out

Sarah is very descriptive, I don’t feel like I was left out of the know of anything. However, I feel like the storyline fell flat for me in some aspects.

For context, this is Fiona's love story and the events of this book happen before Ghosted (this book is focused on the bet that resulted in Daniel's shirtless billboard ad that we see in Ghosted). I LOVED Ghosted so I had high expectations for this book.

After getting ahold of a mysterious/magical family watch that supposedly shows a person's desires, Fiona is transported to a different life in her dreams, one with a different identity, different family, different world. But this life isn't as perfect as it seems.
Sarah Ready writes phenomenally - her descriptions are so vibrant and flowing. Usually with romance novels, it's easy to predict what will happen, but that wasn't the case for me here. Fiona and Aaron's journey was a wild and emotional ride. This book broke my heart (several times) and also mended it. I was NOT prepared for the latter third of the book and I was shaken and tearing up. I love Aaron's character so much. He's selfless and kind- he deserves the best.

I really liked Max's character and felt bad for him, so I can't wait to read his HEA in the next book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.