An Indie Next Pick!

Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens cant forget theyrejust friendsin this sweet, funny, electrifying romance fromNew York Timesbestselling 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. Everybodys crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time.

Its the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyns elite academyand Audre Mercy-Moores life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? Shes stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby).

Under these conditions, shell never finish writing her self-help bookie, the key to winning over Stanfords admissions board.

Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her fun consultant. His job? To help her complete the Experience Challengeher list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. Shell get inspo; hell get paid. Everybody wins.

He isnt boyfriend material. And shes not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection?

Fun fact: Audre Mercy-Moore first appeared in theNew York TimesbestsellerSeven Days in Juneand now stars in her own story!

Published : May 6, 2025

Language : English

Hardcover : 384 pages

Reading age : 14 years and up

Grade level : 9 and up