Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams

Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

Tia Williams

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · May 6, 2025

Scorching-hot summer.

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Who it’s for
Playful romance with a friend-group spark and plenty to talk about.
Genres
Contemporary YA Romance, Romantic Comedy for Teens, Friendship for Teens
Published
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 6, 2025

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About this book

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.

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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!

Friendship Sparks

Playful romance with a friend-group spark and plenty to talk about.

Come here for

  • playful friends-to-lovers energy
  • easy conversation bait

Expect

  • contemporary YA timing
  • romance with friendship in the mix

Where it sits

Romantic Comedy for Teens71%
Contemporary YA Romance57%
Friendship for Teens47%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Blended Family Stories
  • Contemporary YA Romance
  • New Experiences for Teens
Authors
Tia Williams
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
YA Blended Family Stories