Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

This young adult novel follows Audre Mercy-Moore, a driven junior whose summer plans are upended, leaving her stuck at home. Desperate for 'juicy book material' for her self-help book, she hires the charming new senior, Bash Henry, as her 'fun consultant' to help her complete a list of wild dares. What starts as a professional arrangement quickly evolves into a sizzling, funny, and heartwarming exploration of friendship, family dynamics, and unexpected first love. It's perfect for teens navigating self-discovery, family frustrations, and the thrilling uncertainty of new romantic feelings.

A New York Times bestseller! Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens can't forget they're just friends in this sweet, funny, electrifying romance from New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody's crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time. It's the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn's elite academy--and Audre Mercy-Moore's life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She's stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby). Under these conditions, she'll never finish writing her self-help book--ie, the key to winning over Stanford's admissions board. Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her "fun consultant." His job? To help her complete the Experience Challenge--her list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. She'll get inspo; he'll get paid. Everybody wins. He isn't boyfriend material. And she's not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection? Fun fact: Audre Mercy-Moore first appeared in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June and now stars in her own story!