"Wished" by Sarah Ready is a heartwarming and magical romance that blends humor, fate, and second chances in a delightful way. The story follows a protagonist whose life takes an unexpected turn after making a wish, leading to a journey filled with love, self-discovery, and charming surprises. Ready’s writing is filled with witty dialogue, emotional depth, and a touch of whimsy, making the novel both entertaining and uplifting. With its enchanting premise and lovable characters, "Wished" is a feel-good read that reminds readers of the magic of believing in love and the power of unexpected moments. It’s perfect for fans of romantic comedies with a hint of fantasy and plenty of heart.

Wished is a very cute, magical romance. Anna is the cleaner that Max never notices, but after she makes a marriage wish everything changes. I liked that both Max and Anna are aware of what's actually happening, they are not acutally married, but htey have memories of a marriage that happened after the wish. It gives them an opportunity to see how it could be between them. So it's a romance in reverse, Max, in seeing a married life with Anna actually starts seeing her. Interesting premise that had me invested and turning the pages.

Another heartwarming and emotion filled novel by Sarah Ready, and I loved it just like I have her other books!

You could just FEEL the love these two had for one another - and the love that Anna has with her family as well. It was beautiful, lighthearted, swoony, and such an easy joy filled read.

In this story we follow Anna and Max. It starts with Anna as one of the cleaning girls for Max’s grand chateau in Geneva. Then one day a beautiful box is left on the desk in the library with a note claiming that the necklace helps grant someone’s deepest wishes to come true. Can that actually happen? Can it make Max fall in love with Anna since she fell in love with him at first sight 3 years ago! It is a fantastical journey of what ifs and what could have or could be. I recommend this book for anyone who loves romance with a mystical element. Thank you Netgallery, Sarah Ready & W. W. Crown for choosing me to be an arc reader for this book.

A cute little fairytale-like love story!

Sarah Ready introduces us to Max and his maid, Anna, who suddenly find themselves married when Anna— yes, you guessed it— wishes upon a star!

With a grumpy vs sunshine sort of trope, this book did not fail to make me fall in love with it’s characters and story. However, I do believe the pace might have been too rushed and that their love could have used a little more time to be developped.

Still, the book is very entertaining and it got me kicking my feet up and down!

3.5/5 💗

I love magical realisim and alternate timelines in romance. Usually someone must right a wrong or earn the HEA here it’s just given and I whole heartedly wanted more story.

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# 3/5 stars

It felt very superficial reading the book. I was not able to connect with the the story well and it didn’t hold my interest for much time.

A story of a grumpy workaholic that falls for a selfless dreamer after an unexpected series of events. A fairy-tale that I could read again, and again and again. Perfect for the hopeless romantics

#Wished #NetGalley Nice enough story but something about it just didn't feel right. None of the characters really worked unfortunately & the story was a bit far fetched at times.

I somehow missed the memo that this book was a part of a series until after I’d finished reading it 😅 That being said, this book did great as a stand alone book! I didn’t feel like I was missing anything by not reading the other books.

While I enjoyed watching Anna and Max figure out what has happened and interact, I felt like the romance was a bit abrupt. Since the book is told from Anna’s perspective we know she has always been in love with Max, but from my understanding, Max barely knows who she is before the wish and it felt like he suddenly loved her a bit too quickly. Maybe if we had more scenes from his point of view it would have made more sense.

I’m going to have to read the rest of the books in this series!

I could read anything by Sarah ready! I loved this book! This gave a very late 90’s early 2000’s rom-com feel and I was there for it. What would you do if you had your wish granted? Deep down though you knew the other person didn’t want that. Would you reverse it? Anna has longed for her boss, and will soon find out…I read this in a day and a half. Thanks NetGalley!

What a sweet, cosy feel this book had. I didn’t know what to expect but I found it charming. Anna, with her honesty, even at her own expense. Max, who was so stoic and grumpy when we first see him, turning swoony and romantic and his initial dreaded word, passionate.

Anna’s wish changed everything for them in this contemporary read, touched with a little magical realism. I adored the little acts of love that were described during their “wished” time together. Max knew how to show his lady she was everything to him. Aah, it was so, so romantic.
What a great book!!

I saw someone say this is like a 90s/00s romance and it's so accurate! This was such a fun read and I loved the two main characters

"You made a wish on a necklace to see what it was like to live in my house instead of clean it?"

"You want to make love?'
"I want to make you come so hard you forget your name."

"But if I forget you... isn't that another sort of prison? I'll be sentenced to never knowing what I'm missing."

"I may have been able to pretend I didn't miss him. But I've not been able to pretend I don't love him."

With her ability to create magical romantic worlds, romance author Sarah Ready has written the steamy swoon worthy Wished and made our love story dreams come true.

Anna has cleaned handsome jewelry magnate Max's chateau for years. He still doesn't know her name but she knows everything about him. She cares for the books he loves, makes sure his home is pristine and loves him alone. When she finds the heirloom necklace that his family purports makes wishes come true she jokingly wishes Max would love her too. She wakes up and it's 7 years later and she's married to Max. "What do you do when all your wishes come true?" Is it real love when he didn't have a choice?

It was my first time experiencing voice actress Amanda Ronconi and her talent. Her Anna was heartbreakingly vulnerable and yet fierce. Voice actor Will Watt was swoony, sexy and scene stealing at times.

Wished is book 4 of the writer's Ghosted series. They are stand-alones though characters make fun cameos throughout the series. Ghosted, Switched and Fated (where we first meet Max) are just as magically romantic as the heart stopping Wished. It's the love story we all wish for filled with hope, sacrifice and love.

I received a free copy ofthis book/audiobook from the publishers via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Okay the last one was a fluke with a crappy plotline. This one was ca-uuuuuute. 🥰😍 Didn't mind it at all and loved that Max got his HEA. Yes, a little bit ick that he never paid attention to the people cleaning his house. So, no 5 stars. But the story was cute.

This is my second read from Sarah Ready and I just love her Ghosted series. Fated bewitched me body and soul and Wished just threw my heart into the bottom of the ocean where it can cozy up next to Rose's heart of the ocean necklace.
I am a complete sucker for magical realism and Sarah delvers her best in this one. Anna was such a sweet character to read as she hold's her heart on her sleeve for her boss Max. He definitely does not see her as an equal, but overtime his cold heart slowly melts away.
"Love isn't the opposite of hate. It doesn't have room for hate. It's pure and compassionate and forgiving and full of grace. It's constant. It's quiet. It's loud. It's steady...It's a hand gripping yours in the dark, holding on when you're certain you're all alone." ❤❤❤

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.

*4.5

This was a cute way to end the series. It went by so fast, I was so invested. I liked Max from the other book and was looking forward to his book. Anna was a fun character and I loved seeing how she never gave up on her love for Max.

Wished is a charming romance with a touch of magic. The story follows Callie, who stumbles upon a mysterious wishing fountain, leading her to make wishes that change her life in unexpected ways. As she navigates love, self-discovery, and the consequences of her wishes, the book explores the idea of "be careful what you wish for." The romance between Callie and Simon is sweet and swoon-worthy, and the characters are relatable and endearing.

Wished is a fun, whimsical read with emotional depth and plenty of heart.

Highly recommend if you enjoy a touch of magical surrealism in your books.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun take on when you make a wish - in this case instead of on a star it's on an expensive necklace. The wish was for love. Anna fell in love with Max the first time she saw him. When she wishes to be married to him she never imagined that it would come true. The only problem is what happens when they go back to reality and Max goes back to having no idea who she is?

This was a cute romance, little bit of steam, and a quick read. Definitely recommend paranormal romance fans read this series! This is book 4 in a series but can be read as a stand alone.

Wished by Sarah Ready is the kind of romance that mixes magic, emotion, and just enough angst to keep you hooked. Anna Benoit is a romantic dreamer who, after making a wish, wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s married to Max Barone, a man she’s been hopelessly in love with for years—despite him not even knowing she exists. The story dives deep into the idea that wishes, while magical, aren’t always what they seem, and sometimes we’re thrown into situations that force us to truly understand what we need—not just what we think we want.
The narrative is told from Anna’s perspective, and for the most part, it’s an emotional rollercoaster. I really appreciated how the story doesn’t just rely on the magic for drama but uses it to explore love, identity, and what’s real. As Anna and Max work through the situation, their connection grows in surprising, heartfelt ways. The unexpected dilemmas keep the story fresh, ensuring it’s never too predictable.
The audiobook experience is top-notch, with Amanda Ronconi absolutely nailing Anna’s emotional highs and lows. Her delivery pulls you right into Anna’s inner world, making you feel her confusion, heartbreak, and joy. Will Watt’s portrayal of Max was the perfect contrast, and I loved how he brought depth to Max’s character, especially in the epilogue—there was a moment that definitely had me misty-eyed.
If you love a romance with some magical twists, emotional depth, and a dash of spicy moments, Wished is a must-read (or listen). You won’t regret it, and I’d especially recommend the audiobook for its immersive narration and rich character voices. It’s a charming, heartfelt ride that leaves you reflecting on what love really means.