I am a big fan of Sarah Ready and have recently read and enjoyed “Ghosted“. Fated was even better, it was intriguing from start to finish. I listened to this audiobook and was drawn into every word. The beautiful settings were amazing and relaxed you as did the narrator’s voice. A beautiful story, Sarah is a fantastic writer and very unique. A must listen or read for any romantic reading fan. Highly recommend. Thank you so much to Netgalley, publisher and author for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook and enjoy.

"Fated" by Sarah Ready masterfully plays with classic romance tropes, blending elements of fate, second chances, and soulmates into a fresh and engaging narrative.

The story follows two characters drawn together by an undeniable force, challenging their preconceived notions about love and destiny.
Sarah Ready skillful use of these tropes feels both familiar and innovative, with well-drawn characters and an emotionally charged plot that keeps readers invested.
The novel explores the idea of whether love is written in the stars or shaped by choice, making "Fated" a thought-provoking and satisfying read for fans of romantic fiction.

In true Sarah Ready fashion "Fated" is a story unlike any other I have ever read! With her enthralling writing she pulls you into this world and the characters within. Fiona is such a real character with flaws and all. If you want a romance that feels real and may just be a dream come true, then you should definitely check this one out.

I will read anything that Sarah Ready writes because all of her stories are so innovative and her writing hypnotizing - this novel was not any different. While there were aspects of the story that didn't work for me personally, because of the triggers listed below, I really did enjoy this novel. The characters were perfectly imperfect and really ran the gambit of characteristics. There was romance, trauma, disaster, healing and many a swoon-worthy moment!

There were a lot of ick cheating feelings that this book brought on. I felt bad for Sam the entire time, Phoebe put him through so much and I can't even imagine how horrible it would be dealing with "his wives" oscillating feelings. If you decide to read this book, go in knowing that these themes of cheating are prominent throughout. I also struggled because I really wanted Fiona and Max to end up together - he seemed like such an amazing person and was so graceful and loving to her throughout.

I will always and forever recommend Sarah Ready. She is one of my go to authors. Every romance lover or contemporary fiction lover I know should read this. It is not just a romance, but a story of growth and getting out of our own way. I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!

"I'm in love wiith a dream, with a man who isn't real, and there isn't any coming back from it."


I'm not going to lie, I wasn't sure what to expect of this one. It was intriguing, but I often found myself annoyed with the FMC in the beginning. However, as the book progressed I couldn't put it down. I HAD to know what happened next, all the way to the end. 4/5 stars if for no reason other than Fiona was a little much sometimes, and it lacked the spice of my usual reads.


Fiona Abry is the HBIC. A single mom running  a thriving watchmaking business with her little brother, Daniel. She has little time for anything but work and her daughter, brother, and best friend Max. After a tragic Christmas Eve, her "go with the wind" free spirit of a mother gives her a watch. Not just any watch, the first watch her family's company ever made. It's said to allow you to live your dreams, your greatest desires will be right there in front of you. 


Curious, Fiona decides to test the legend and immediately finds herself swept up on an island shes never seen before, in a body that isn't her own, and married to a man she feels a strange connection to, even though shes told their spark is long gone - if it ever existed to begin with.


As Fi travels through this dream world, night after night, she falls more and more in love with the people in it, including her "husband." But Fi is rational, she knows it isn't real. She wants to stop, but finds that she can't fight her feelings for this man when it FEELS so real. Somehow she has to choose between her dream world, and the real world 


This story sweeps you in, keeps you guessing how it'll wrap up and delivers the sweetest ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this read because of how it made me feel. 

I'm thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC :)

“Everyone knows that dreams are where we tell ourselves the truth.”

Fiona co-owns and runs her family’s watch making business with her brother Daniel.

Fiona’s best friend, Max, is in love with her.

But, then there’s the man of her very literal dreams… McCormick.

“Would it be so dangerous to love him? Would it be so wrong to fall irrevocably in love with a dream?”

“If you can fall for a dream, you can fall for me. I’ll spend mountains of money, I’ll take the time, and I’ll find a way to give you sparks. That way, when I propose, you’ll say yes.”

“I’m scared he’ll leave me. That even in a dream I’ll be left behind.”

“If you ever need me, if you ever find yourself awake at night wanting me, I’ll be here. I’ll be loving you.”


“The world snaps, pulls, shudders, and then as suddenly as an island falling into the sea, as quickly as diving into the depths of the sea, I remember.”

“I believe in love. I think just about anything is possible. I’m going to spend my life with you. I thought I’d let you know.”

Such a beautifully written love story. Has you hooked right from the start. The author has written it so that you really feel like you are in the story and experiencing the love, sadness and everything else for real. I felt like I was literally in Geneva one moment and then on the island the next because of how the author described each place and could see it all so clearly. It's just amazing how words can do that.

I had a harder time getting into this book compared to others in the series. It’s about Daniel’s sister, so I was definitely expecting the magic of Ghosted but then couldn’t lose myself in the story as much due to the love…triangle? It was a fun book, and I will immediately move on to the next book, but I was not completely consumed like I was with its predecessors.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

This book is so sweet!

Beautifully written, it takes you on a wonderous ride through a very interesting plot. Fiona gets to live a completly different life in her dreams, where she falls in love with the sweetest man, Aaron. It's very cute and you root for them the whole book. I didn't like to see her trying to love someone in her "real life" because, compared to what she had in her dreams, it just seems forced. Max is very sweet, but not the one.

I really liked the way everything fell into place, since I was wondering how it would work out. The only thing I'll say is that it was a bit hard to get into it at first because there was a lot of text and I prefer more dialogues, more action and less thinking. Plus, the dream world was so much better than her real life than I just kept waiting for her to go back so that I could enjoy it again.

Overall, very good reading experience; I quite liked it!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher; for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved it.

Wow, this book was a rollercoaster of emotions, an intense story of fated love.

Through her dreams Fi meets Aaron and falls hard for him, even though she's avoided love. The story has many twists and turns and the last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat.

I love how Sarah Ready so beautifully weaves fantasy and reality in such a unique way. The plot of this book is like nothing I've ever read before and I appreciate the novelty of it.

My only negative is the length of the book (a bit too long) and the excessive details about watch making in the beginning. Otherwise, another great title from Ready!

Thank you to Netgalley for the free ARC, this review is left voluntarily.

"Fated" by Sarah Ready is a captivating blend of contemporary romance and fairytale-like dreams. Fiona Abry, a single mother, is given an old watch by her mother, which transports her in dreams to an idyllic island life where she is married to Aaron McCormick. These dreams make her question whether she is truly living her life when awake.

The best part of the book is the evolution of Fiona and those around her. When Fiona starts to truly live, it allows everyone else around her to do the same. The dreams also help Aaron realize his past perceptions of love were just a facade.

Fiona and Aaron's relationship is beautifully portrayed, with their journey to true love filled with laughter, swooning, and tears. The small island setting, where everyone knows each other, adds to the charm.

However, at times, the writer's focus on surroundings can be a bit too detailed, but this is a minor critique in an otherwise excellent story.

This book is unforgettable, an emotional rollercoaster that blends angsty romance with a magical twist. It's a 5-star read and highly recommended for those who enjoy a mix of romance and fantasy. Sarah Ready's storytelling is truly mesmerizing, making "Fated" a book you’ll want to revisit.

I don't even know how to describe this book. It was kind of crazy at every turn. The little "Fi" "yes" was really cute. She was doing everything she could to make the people in her dreams happy and I loved it. I would like to see more of them at the end when they are all together.

I received an arc through netgalley.

I adored this novel by Sarah Ready. I've never read a book with this type of concept before and it was like Midnight in Paris takes a tropical paradise. The duality of her dream life and real life was so interesting and it was so hard put this book down and not just constantly wish for my own heirloom pocket watch.

This was a solid book probably more like a 3.5* but for some reason its my least favorite in the series so far. I just don't think I ever really connected to the main character, she just felt too one dimensional for me. The other two books in this series deal with heavier themes as well but they managed to be funny and engaging where I found myself kind of wondering if there would be any humor or banter here as I think that is what shined the most in previous books. Overall it was a good romance and the 2 characters had chemistry but it just did not work as much for me this time. I would still recommend, the settings were also really well done and I felt like I was in a tropical island and Geneva. It works well for a summer time read so for that I definitely recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for granting me access to the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a different type of book for me. I don't normally read these types of HEA that deal with the idea of fate. Although not normally my cup of tea, the writer has me rooting for both the MC and LI while also making me love Max.

What I do like about the book is the idea that her dreams didn't just open Fiona up for her dream life, but it made her question whether she was truly living life when she was awake. For me, the best part of the book was the evolution of not just the MC, but everyone associated with her. Isn't it funny, when you start to live, it gives everyone else around you permission to live their lives as well. Also, I love that this dream allows McCormick to understand what he thought was love was not, just a facade of what used to be. Oh, I get chills thinking about it!

If I had to give any critique, it would be that sometimes the writer gets too hyper-focused on the surroundings. I'm not sure we need that much detail every time.

All in all a very good book.

Fiona Abry has given up on love after having her heartbroken a few years ago and she doesn't need it she has her beautiful daughter Mila and her brother Daniel to fill her life with joy. But when Fionas mother gifts her a watch on her birthday she's told that if she wears it whilst sleeping her dreams will show her what she truly desires and in them she has a husband and 2 kids living life on a gorgeous beach and each day it gets harder to leave behind but she knows one day she will because dreams can't come true can they?

This was truly amazing I loved this by far my favourite in the series. I loved Fiona and Aaron together and the way they both showed each other what true love really felt like. I loved the small island setting too where everyone knew each other and it was like one big massive family. This had me laughing swooning and crying. If you haven't already please read this series you won't regret it.

I didn't super love it. The pacing was slow--too much boring stuff that I found myself skipping. I don't know, I just didn't click with this specific story.

"Fated" by Sarah Ready is an intriguing addition to the romance genre, blending elements of destiny and personal growth. The story centers around characters who are drawn together by fate, and Ready does a commendable job of exploring their individual backstories and motivations.

The writing is clear and accessible, making for an easy read. The plot, while somewhat predictable in places, is engaging enough to keep readers turning the pages. Ready's character development is solid, though some readers might find certain characters more relatable and developed than others.

Overall, "Fated" is a decent read for those who enjoy romance with a touch of destiny. While it may not break new ground in the genre, it offers a pleasant escape and a satisfying narrative for fans of love stories.

</b>This series by Sarah Ready is getting indescribable by words with each book. This unique and mind blowing combination of angsty contemporary romance with fairytale or paranormal vibes is beyond perfection. Unforgettable. Fated is the kind of story that you keep on revisting in your mind. It's the kind of story that pops up in your day and night at most surprising moments. The author will have your heart wrapped up around her artistic fingers.</b>

Fiona Abry is many things. One of the leaders in their family watch business. Bada&& single mother. But she feels lonely and incomplete even when she is happy and her life is picture perfect. Then her hippie mother gives her an old watch as gift on her her birthday. The first watch made by Abrys. Her mother tells her if she sleeps with it..it will show her the dreams. And it transports her from Geneva to a island. White sand beach, blue water, isolated from world...where she isn't Fiona. She is Becca. Mother to a teenage girl and a little boy. Wife to Aaron McCormick. In an affair with her husband's best friend. It's disorienting but liberating and she doesn't understand why she isn't in love with her husband..because she is falling. Every night she dreams and it feels more real. More than her real life best friend Max who is in love with her. Can she find Aaron in real life?

<b>I seriously doesn't think this story can be summarised. Please experience it. The stark contrast between cold beauty of Geneva and warm wildness of Charlestown was portrayed so beautifully. This book is more descriptive than Sarah Ready's other book. I loved going through the seasons and the places. This whole concept of finding love in dreams and then that dream coming true was just splendid. Fiona is so loving and compassionate and sweet with a fearless determined heart. She enters the dream as Becca but ended up with Aaron in real life as Fiona. What a journey! She saved herself and the whole island in a miraculous way. I was clutching my kindle so hard because every chapter hit my heart so hard with heartbreak and heartache and swoon. Imagine Fiona finding love in dreams and then thinking she will never find it in real life and it really happens. What an emotional rollercoaster. Most of the times my heart was beating out of my chest because I never knew what Fiona will go back to in her dream. Aaron is so dreamy and larger than life but he has his pain and vulnerability. He is top shelf book boyfriend material. It was mesmerizing. It was explosive. It was unexplainable. But it was so amazing.</b>

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

I recently finished reading Fated, and I have to say, it was a delightful experience! The story follows Fiona Abry, a dedicated businesswoman managing her family's Swiss watch company, and her journey through love and self-discovery really resonated with me.

From the start, I was drawn in by Ready's engaging writing style. The witty dialogue and relatable characters made me feel connected to Fiona and her struggles. The unique premise of meeting the man of her dreams in her dreams added an imaginative twist that kept me hooked and eager to see how it would all unfold.

What I appreciated most was the emotional depth of the story. While there were plenty of light-hearted moments that made me laugh, there were also poignant scenes that tugged at my heartstrings. This balance made the reading experience rich and satisfying.

Overall, I would give Fated a solid 4 stars. It’s a charming and heartfelt novel that left me with a smile, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a feel-good romance with a touch of magic.

The writing in this book was a real highlight. The descriptions of the island were vivid and Sarah Ready is a master when it comes to characterization and body language. I didn’t find the leading couple quite as charming as I did with the previous book in the series, but I enjoyed that the story had higher stakes this time around, and any feelings I had about the resolution of the story being a bit too convenient were overshadowed by the genuinely emotional reaction it was able to get out of me.

I thought the use of dreams as a way for the main character to un-inhibit herself was a fun idea, and the ambiguity about how it all worked made for a relaxing and carefree summer read. I would have liked to see a little more of the “real” world in the second half of the book, maybe have more details of how Fiona’s preoccupation with Aaron affected her life and relationships, but that is a small complaint. If you are looking for a quick, sexy, wish-fulfilling romance, this book is worth checking out. Many thanks to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ARC. This is my honest review.

4/5 Lucid dreaming, or something more?