'When He Was Wicked' is one of those titles that pops up a lot in romance circles. From what I know, it's part of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, which has gotten even more attention since the Netflix adaptation. But here's the thing—most of her books aren't legally available for free online unless you catch a library promotion or a temporary giveaway. Sites like Project Gutenberg or Open Library sometimes have older classics, but contemporary romance like this usually stays behind paywalls. I totally get the urge to find free copies, especially when you're binge-reading a series, but supporting authors through official channels helps keep more stories coming. Maybe check if your local library has an ebook lending system; mine uses Libby, and it's a lifesaver!
That said, I stumbled across some sketchy sites claiming to have PDFs, but they looked super dodgy—pop-up ads galore and weird download requests. Not worth the risk, honestly. If you're desperate, secondhand bookstores or swapping platforms like PaperbackSwap might have cheap physical copies. The audiobook version is also floating around on subscription services, though it's not free unless you snag a trial.