Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

Written by Tia Williams

Narrated by Jordan Cobb and Torian Brackett

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!
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hachette Audio
• Release date: May 6, 2025
• ISBN: 9781668649213

Tia Williams

Tia Williams is the bestselling author of The Accidental Diva, It Chicks, and The Perfect Find - now a Netflix film starring Gabrielle Union. Her novel, Seven Days in June, was an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese's Book Club pick. Her NAACP Image Award-nominated bestseller, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, was named one of the year's best romances by the New York Times and Amazon. Her YA romcom, Audre & Bash are Just Friends, was an instant New York Times bestseller and GMA Book Club Pick. Her latest novel, The Missed Connection, releases on June 16, 2026. Tia lives with her family in Brooklyn.

Reviews for Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

[Joyce Harout · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

It started off so silly and pointless that I couldn't go on. The narration was average.

[samnreader · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Incredibly satisfying YA romance with very likable, yet fallible leads (definitely Audre's book) with complex parent and sibling dynamics playing a large role. Hit so many of the right notes, including how even best friends can be flawed.

Those of you who read Seven will remember Audre, who has a traumatic experience post-prom and goes on to experience several panic attacks when she's feeling vulnerable and less than perfect.

Summery and frothy - does not shy away from underage drinking and recreational drug use - appropriately so. I just really like Williams. I better hop on that backlist.