Thanks to the publisher and the author for providing this Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review; all opinions expressed in this book are my own. 

I read very few contemporary romance stories as they rarely appeal to me. But I still wanted to try “Ghosted” by Sarah Ready after seeing that it was being highly recommended by everyone who have read it. I have to say this book exceeded all my expectations and is a delightful surprise.

“Ghosted” is a different take on the fantastical/paranormal romantic story where the heroine is a living person and the man she begins to love is a ghost. Strange, isn’t it?

In the beginning of the story, we first meet Jillian as she shifts to a new flat that is extremely unique. It is completely covered with mirrors on all sides including the ceiling. Jillian, who is the relationship adviser for a magazine, has a unique problem in that she has never been able to talk when a living, breathing man comes in front of her. 

In a stroke of good (or bad) luck, the first day she has moved into the flat, she comes across a male ghost named Daniel. Though initially wary, she gradually begins to warm up to him and takes him up on his offer to improve both her professional and personal lives. What begins as help soon morphs into something else when the two begin to get closer to each other. 

Do these people actually get to be together? How will the author ever achieve this miraculous feat? Definitely read this book to know what happens further.

I must say, I was extremely skeptical initially of this concept. At an important point about halfway through the story, I was overflowing with emotions but also with doubts as I was sure the story is going to lose momentum. But Ready threw in a twist that captivated and enthralled me. Just when you are thinking that there is no more room for change, the author pulls yet another twist out of her hat that touched my heart. 

Ready has a crisp and sharp narrative style which she uses to great effect. The narrative never drags; Ready has also managed to connect her readers with the tumultuous emotions that ravage Jillian and thus make us root for her unconditionally. 

I had a great experience reading the book and can’t wait to read more of Ready’s works.

This book gets 5 out of 5 stars.