Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

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--i.e., 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!

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Published May 6, 2025

384 pages

Average rating: 7.19

21 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

TheBookishOne
Dec 27, 2025
5/10 stars
I absolutely loved this YA novel by Tia Williams. Audre and Bash are so sweet together. I can't wait to share with some of my students.
Dee Danielle
Mar 26, 2026
8/10 stars
8/10 ⭐️'s This is the type of book I want to read if I am going to read a YA romance. Now I didn't read Seven Days in June before reading this (I heard Eva, Audre's mom, is from that book) but I don't think that mattered because I was able to follow this story with no problem. The romance, the tension, the friendship, it was great! I loved the connection of the characters in this book, I loved the romance build-up...I just loved Audre and Bash! They brought balance to each other and the fact that Audre hires Bash to be her Fun-Consultant initially off of rumors of him being such a fun person...Ok I won't spoil it! They were so stinkin' cute! I would recommend this one even if you're not into YA Romance.
Ashantae
Sep 11, 2025
8/10 stars
Loved it from beginning to end. There were some really nice laugh out loud moments, and a theme I never saw coming.

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