Eli and Aubrey have perfected the art of the insult. For two men who claim to despise each other, they spend an awful lot of time side-by-side on a couch, debating horror movies and burying their true feelings under a layer of biting sarcasm... But when a series of late-night movie marathons forces them to drop the act, they’re both forced to face a dangerous truth: the rivalry they’ve built is the only thing standing between them and the most terrifying 'bad idea' of all—falling in love.
 
ELI
Aubrey is a fortress, guarded and stubborn, and I’ve made it my mission to break down every single wall. I pick fights just to keep him talking and endure our hangouts just to see him squirm at my horror movies. We’ve been pretending to hate each other for so long that it’s become our safety net, but lately, the lines are blurring. I’m starting to realize that what I thought was a rivalry might actually be the most honest thing I’ve ever felt—if I’m brave enough to tell him.
 
AUBREY
Eli is everything I’m not: loud, unfiltered, and annoyingly impossible to stand for longer than five minutes. Every time he walks into a room, he gets under my skin, and I tell myself it’s because he’s the last person I’d ever want to trust. But when the lights go down and the movie starts, the silence between us feels heavier, more charged than any of his insults ever were. I know I should keep my distance, but the closer he sits, the harder it is to keep my walls from crumbling.
 
TOGETHER
As the line between rivalry and romance blurs, Eli and Aubrey must decide if they are brave enough to risk their friendship for something real. The Bad Idea is a fast-paced, dual-POV MM contemporary romance novella that explores messy dynamics, undeniable chemistry, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable.
 
What to Expect:
Genre: MM Contemporary Romance Novella
Tropes: Frenemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Slow Burn
Perfect for: Readers who love snarky but sweet rom-coms, cozy horror movie marathons, and emotionally guarded characters falling hard.
Outcome: A short, punchy journey of healing with mild heartfelt spice and a deeply satisfying Happily Ever After.

Warning: Contains Mature scenarios and profanity. For Ages 18+
 
This is a digital pre-order. An eBook download link will be sent on September 18, 2026.