Fated

Ready’s poignant third Ghosted paranormal romance (after Switched) centers on single mother Fiona Arby, the CEO of her family’s luxury watch company. Wary of love after a romantic betrayal, Fiona devotes herself to work and raising her daughter, Mila. Though her friend Max makes no secret of his romantic feelings for her, Fiona ignores his advances in favor of protecting her heart. Then the bohemian mother who abandoned her years before returns and gives her a gift: a family heirloom that’s said to have the power to grant its owner’s wishes in her dreams. That very night, Fiona dreams of life on a beautiful island with a handsome stranger named Aaron McCormick as her husband. As the nights pass, she and Aaron grow closer. But what happens when dreams and reality collide? Ready’s twisty if occasionally convoluted plot will have readers questioning Fiona’s path to a happy ending even as they root for her to let down her guard and embrace love. A robust supporting cast—including other residents of Fiona’s dream world—adds to the enjoyment. This is another charmer from Ready. (July)