Fated is the third book in the Ghosted series. This was my first book in this series.

I love audiobooks and enjoyed Shakira Shute as the narrator. This book was very slow in the beginning and it took me a while to get into this book.
The story is about Fiona who is given a family heirloom that is thought to make your dreams come true. She is then transported to a completely different life.

Stars: 3/5

Thank you to Sarah Ready, Swift Lewis Publishing LLC, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Pub Date: 7/16
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Fated is book number 3 in the Ghosted series. I was super excited to read this one after enjoying the first two in the series.
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This story focuses on Fiona, a single mom, who owns a watch business with her Brother. When given a family heirloom that is rumored to make your dreams a reality, while skeptical, Fiona gives it a try.
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I had a bit of a hard time getting into this story. I am not going to lie, I started and put this to the side a few times. I finally pushed through and found this to be a really cute and unique story. I liked the characters, but I am not going to lie, it bothered me at how easily Fiona was able to fall in love with this “dream mans” children while simultaneously forgetting her own real life child….
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I found this to be very very slow paced. But I probably really got into this story towards the end where there was the big reveal/twist. I absolutely love where Ready went with this one, I was not expecting that one bit. The ending was perfection!
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I listened to this one via audiobook. It was narrated by Shakira Shute, who did a fantastic job. I’m super happy I had an audiobook of this otherwise I cant say that I would have finished it.
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Out of the three in the series this was my least favorite but I am super excited to read the 4th in the series! To my romance fans - you will probably eat this up, as I think I am more of an outlier in my review! Check this out! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing and Sarah Ready for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

First I like to thank NetGalley, the
Author, and the Publisher for this ARC.

I needed some time to get into this, although the narrative and the story were intriguing, I felt like it was a very slow pace, and for me, it could have been more spicy.
That is not to say that this isn't a beautiful romance with cleverly timed surprises and a heartwarming ending.

I did read/listened to the audiobook, wich is probably the reason why I couldn't get into it, but it is also the reason why I completed it. If I had read the paperback, it would have been a DNF form me.
The audiobook is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

I did do a couple of facepalms since I find certain things very obvious. Like say, someone just "saved" you from drowning in the ocean, and they kiss you, their lips are OBVIOUSLY going to taste like salt...
But hey,.... That might just be me....

The setting and decor are gorgeousy described. And it made me want to pack my bags and go to Geneva.

I do think this can be read as a standalone, however, I'm currently reading "Wished", wich takes place after, during and before the events of "Fated", Atleast that is my understanding. So they do intertwine.

Enjoyed it nonetheless.

I am loving this series. Sarah Ready takes some of the situations we only dream of and brings them to life on the page. I can't wait for more!

As someone who has never tried an audiobook I was pleasantly suprised with how easy it was to get lost in this story and listen and follow along with it.

The person speaking on the audio book had a captivating and easy voice which I feel really helped me get into the book as I think this could be crucial to my level of enjoyment otherwise.

‘I’m in love with a dream, with a man who isn’t real,and there isn’t any coming back from it’
A powerful yet endearing line from the book, if this doesn’t make you want to read it I don’t know what will x

I just love this series! The mysticism, the characters, the storylines....it's all just perfect!

Fiona's story is a clever twisty one that requires you to suspend reality in your mind a bit which is no problem for me. I love a good mystical read. It's the way the author wove all the different pieces of this story together and made them connect and ultimately make sense that was truly impressive.

All along Fiona is falling in love in her dreams with a man that she doesn't believe is real. But is she right? Is he simply a dream man? Or is he the man she is fated to be with?

This story is just so good and I loved everything about it. This series just keeps getting better and better.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The narrator for the audiobook did a stellar job and really made you feel immersed in the storyline. 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for early copies of both the ebook and audiobook.

Fated is a sweet story that plays with dreams and reality while offering up a lovely romance. Sarah Ready has provided yet another romance with more substance than your average beach read.

Shakira Shute did a lovely job narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Sarah Ready, Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book gave me all the Hallmark movie vibes I was hoping for! Fiona and Aaron are literally dream goals!! This is the 3rd book in the series however it can be read as a standalone. Definitely worth the read if you have or have not read the other books in the series.

Fated by Sarah Ready was a cute and emotional contemporary romance with a little drop of magic. I won't say much about the plot to avoid spoilers but this was an adorable romance with quirky characters that I absolutely adored. Our fmc is meeting a man in her dreams and falling in love. It's such an emotional ride to watch her want to dream more and more even though she knows it's fated to never last. The audiobook is narrated by Shakira Shute and I really liked her voice for the role.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest.

In this book, Fiona owns (with her brother) a family watch business in Geneva. She's very busy as a single mother and businesswoman. When she's given a family heirloom that claims to make dreams come true, she is skeptical, but that night, she dreams of an alternate life married living on a tropical island with her husband and two children. The book alternates between Fiona's real life and her dream life. She loves both lives, but eventually must make a choice. You must go to the end before you'll know how this turns out. What a great mix of fantasy and romance, sure to bring tears to your eyes at various points. Love, love, love this book! One of the best I've read all year. May there be many more in this series!

Thanks to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for providing an advance review copy of this audiobook. My opinions are my own.

I have enjoyed both book 1 and 2 in this Ghosted series and now with book 3 I am still loving this series. These books are great for those who love romance, time travel and contemporary fiction. These books would totally works as standalones too which is great - although I do recommend the series!

The narration was so expressive and truly made me feel like I was in their world. The authors writing was amazing and so poetic. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

The audiobook version of "Fated" is a total win! The story is packed with twists and cool supernatural vibes, but what really makes it shine is the narrator. They do an amazing job bringing the characters to life, giving each one a unique voice that keeps you totally engaged.

The pacing is spot-on, so you’re never bored, and the narrator keeps things interesting from start to finish. Sure, there are a few predictable moments, but honestly, the narration is so good that you won’t even mind. If you’re into audiobooks and love a bit of fantasy, "Fated" is definitely worth a listen!

I soft dnfed it I got about 50% in . There was. Nothing wrong with he book I just never continued it as it was a bit confusing for me . Her real life vs her dream life
Because of this I won’t rate it ( the 3 star is a placeholder : it was somewhat entertaining

The premises are always so out there, and even when they seem too far-fetched, I get hooked every single time. Sarah Ready is such a creative writer, there were twists in the book that I did not see coming. If you haven't read this series and you like rom-coms and sci-fi, this is a perfect mix.

First I would like to thank the publishers for providing me an ARC and audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the story of Fiona, single mom and CEO, who after getting shot at a company/family Christmas party her mother gifts her with a family heirloom, a special watch, which was supposed to let you dream your greatest desires. Fiona decides to give it a try and is transported to a remote island where she is surrounded by complete strangers and they keep calling her by a different name. Once she figures this is the only place the watch will send her Fiona decides to embrace the experience and live this desire out to the fullest, especially connecting with her husband and children. As she spends more time in her dreams, she starts living to fall asleep to get back to it. She decides to give up this dream life and spend more time with her day time family/life but when she learns there people are real she needs to learn what she can about the watch and the possibility of finding her dream family.

What I Loved:
- Family heirloom, Fiona is from a family of watchmakers and I loved that this heirloom was a magic watch
- Dream life, I really enjoyed that Fiona's dream life was the complete opposite of her real life and the man of her dreams was an overall good man who loved his wife and kids
- Audiobook quality, I both read and listened to this book and the audiobook quality was just amazing with an amazing narrator who portrays the variety of characters so well
- Fiona's family, she is surrounded by her daughter, brother and best friend who anchor her to the waking world and are there to support and push her when necessary
- Twist, there is a great twist when it comes to the magic of this watch and I was not expecting the ending of this story

I really loved this book and it was such a unique take on a fantasy romance. There were so many amazing aspects of this story that just kept me hooked throughout and I didn't want it to end. If you are looking for a unique take on a romance story with great characters from different walks of life, with a fun magical element and overall great story then please go pick of this book. Every book in this series have been so well done and I hope there are more to come.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, to NetGalley as well as Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC for the opportunity to read this book as an audio copy.

“She meets the man of her dreams in her dreams.”

Sarah Ready just does this so freaking well. She knows how to combine story-telling with gripping paranormal elements and make it flow together in a way that is unexpected and so refreshing. I love this series and cannot wait to read “Wished” next!

The narration on this was first rate and was very enjoyable, even at 2x speed which is unusual for me for narrators with any kind of accent. Very clear, very concise, and great storytelling skills.

Some details:
-Third in the series, but could be read as a standalone
-British voice narrator
-Elements of whimsy, magical realism, paranormal events, time travel…all of the goodness.
-Lots of flashbacks. Lots of “future visioning”. The time travel element of this is honestly just so good. A magic watch? SOLD.

Fun little book in this paranormal Ghosted series, and love this narrator!

The series brings an interesting paranormal element, and the dreamscape parallel universe of this story was a very intriguing concept.

This was lovely. I really like Sarah Ready's heartfelt magical realism. Fated is moving, romantic and sweet (and the last quarter was kind of edge of your seat stressful). And Ready writes in such a way that makes everything seem really poetic and meaningful.

I enjoyed the first half, and I expected the payoff to be satisfying, but I do think there were some minor flaws with the plotting. Sometimes it was hard to be that invested in dream people and I wish there had been more to tie the various storylines together before the end. Or maybe there was and I'm just dense. And, again, the last third of the book was perfection.

The narrator did a great job too. Really good emotional range and a nice voice to listen to for 13 hours.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher. I'm also excited that I have another Sarah Ready audiobook queued up to listen to next!

This book will take your breath away

This is book 3 in the Ghosted series but can be read alone. Fiona Abry and her younger brother Daniel run the Abry Watch Co in Geneva, started 180 years earlier by their ancestor. She is a single mom to her 8-year-old daughter Mila and is afraid to love due to a previous bad experience. Fiona is given the first Abry watch made and discovers that she has very vivid dreams when she sleeps while holding it. In the dream life her name is Becca and she’s married to Aaron McCormick, an amazing kind man who loves her and is definitely a dream guy. They have been married 15 years and have two kids - teenage Amy who loves to read and toddler Sean. This appears to be the perfect solution: Fiona can love with her whole heart in her dreams without the risk of pain.

I thought this story was captivating and didn’t want to put it down. It is unbelievably romantic, full of surprises, and unpredictable. You never know where she’s going to end up or what stage her dream life will be at from chapter to chapter, which keeps you wondering and reading and interested. You also don’t know how she’s going to choose between her two lives that are similar but very different, or if the dream life is even real. The audiobook also has an excellent narrator. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of the ebook and audiobook to use for my review.

Content warning: some sexual content, parental abandonment of a child.