Something Wicked, Falon Ballard
Something Wicked, Falon Ballard
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Something Wicked

Author: Falon Ballard

Series: Idle Reputations #1

Narrator: M.K. Blackwood, Marie Hawkins, Elliot Strong, Connor Brannigan

Unabridged: 11 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 12/02/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The country of Avon is in deep turmoil...

The Uprising has overthrown Avon's monarchial rulers, and a decree has been issued. Candidates for the first presidential election will be selected by the completion of a special task: to kill the former monarch of their home province.

Callum, the son of the recently dethroned king, is determined to be in the running. But coming to terms with patricide will require the help of Lady Caterine, a Gifted courtesan at La Puissance, Avon’s premiere sex club.

Lady Caterine has always had the magical ability to manipulate the emotions of anyone who experiences an orgasm in her presence. If Callum can only open up to Cate, he will be able to commit the newly fated murder without suffering the guilt and take his place as the rightful candidate from his province. But Callum has a deep-seated mistrust of the Gifted. And the last thing he expects is to be confronted with an undeniable connection with Cate that neither of them understands or wants.

With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Cate search for ways to bare themselves to each other, and discover a darker force building within La Puissance, one that might ruin the future of Avon forever. To stop Avon from falling to ashes, they must sacrifice everything they have . . . even if it requires betraying each other.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing an illustrated map from the book.

About Falon Ballard

Falon Ballard is a contemporary romance author known for crafting heartfelt, humor-filled stories about modern love, finding your voice, and embracing life's wonderfully messy moments. With her sharp wit and relatable characters, Ballard has quickly become a favorite among readers who crave feel-good romances with emotional depth and a fresh, contemporary vibe.

Her novels-including Lease on Love and Just My Type-deliver sparkling banter, slow-burn chemistry, and empowering personal journeys, all wrapped in the kind of immersive storytelling that keeps fans turning pages late into the night. Ballard's work often explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, career challenges, and the joy of building a life that finally feels like your own.

When she's not writing swoony, character-driven love stories, Falon can usually be found wandering bookstores, rewatching her favorite rom-coms, or enjoying sunny days in Southern California. She continues to enchant readers with uplifting, emotionally rich romances that celebrate love in all its beautifully complicated forms.


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Quotes

One of Paste’s Most Anticipated Romantasy Books of Fall 2025

"Ballard spins a heady web for her first romantasy, set in the realm of Avon during a time of flux." —Reactor

"A daring mix of magic, lust, and Shakespearean intrigue, Something Wicked reimagines love amid chaos. Falon Ballard’s romantasy debut smolders with passion . . . Think  Macbeth meets Moulin Rouge! Completely lush, dangerous, and impossible to put down." —Out South Florida

"Ballard, who’s known for her contemporary romances, jumps into the romantasy subgenre with both feet and creates a believable world that’s full of betrayal, sex, royals, magic, and shades of Shakespeare. An extremely steamy fantasy filled with romantic and political intrigue." —Kirkus Reviews

"Popular romance author Falon Ballard dips her toe into the world of romantasy with Something Wicked, a Moulin Rouge meets Macbeth story about sex, love, and murder." —Paste Magazine

"[Something Wicked] is plenty entertaining, the pace is swift, and the eventual romance between the leads is satisfyingly erotic." —Publishers Weekly

"Sizzling . . . The publisher bills Something Wicked as Macbeth meets Moulin Rouge!, and the book delivers some seriously spicy moments that weave together those stories' themes." —Booklist

"Falon Ballard left no prisoners with Something Wicked. Dark, dramatic, and oh, so sexy, this book oozed with delicious tension. I couldn't get enough." —Nisha J Tuli, International bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"Something Wicked kept me hooked from start to finish. It's intricate, sensual, and filled with all the best elements romantasy has to offer. Falon Ballard makes a skillful debut in the genre!" —India Holton, bestselling author of The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love

"Sensual and magical! Moulin Rouge meets Shakespeare in Ballard’s romantasy debut. The worldbuilding is as interesting as the characters, and the romance between Cate and Callum was beautifully drawn. I loved this sexy, angsty, page-turning read, and I can’t wait for more!" —Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth