I Did Something Bad

A Washington Post superlative romance novel of 2024

'A thrill-packed emotional roller-coaster of a ride. It has murder, mystery, romance, the best girl squad, and a hot movie star. I loved it.' ― Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author

'I Did Something Bad is a dark, delicious, deathly witty story that had me hooked from the very first page.' ― Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let the Games Begin

'With MURDER as its Meet-Cute, Pyae Moe Thet War's debut rom-com sizzles with mystery, humour and heart, whilst also deftly touching upon deep, thought-provoking issues!' ― Mimi Deb, author of The Accidental Holiday and Love on the Menu

In this smart and swoony adventure rom-com, a journalist and a movie star find themselves teaming up to cover up a murder... What could possibly go wrong?

When freelance journalist Khin Haymar is assigned by Vogue to get a scoop on Tyler Tun, Hollywood's hottest movie star, it's a dream come true. Tyler has returned home to Yangon to shoot his latest film, and if Khin gets an exclusive, she'll have a chance at securing a permanent position at the magazine.

Tyler is notoriously private and doesn't show any signs of letting down his walls. But then one night on set, a man follows Khin into the park. When he threatens her, Tyler steps in and things escalate - fast. Khin knows they can't go to the police, even if this was self-defence.

As Khin and Tyler work together to hide their secret, Tyler finally starts opening up. And when they find out Khin was targeted specifically, they grow even closer - leaving Khin feeling horribly guilty about her exposé...

Before long, everything hangs in the balance. Will they get away with murder? Will Khin get her dream job? And is she willing to risk Tyler's trust in the process?

PRAISE FOR I DID SOMETHING BAD

'Hollywood meets Myanmar in a murder-meets-romance plot... For fans of movie star fiction and rarely seen Asian romance.' ― Kirkus Reviews

'An action-packed, whip-smart, deliciously funny romance which will have readers laughing, crying and rooting for the characters from the first page to the last. Pyae Moe Thet War has brilliantly combined the high stakes drama of a thriller with all the banter and chemistry of a romance, with a perfect little side order of social commentary.' ― Freya Sampson, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Chance Library

'Packed with gripping action, swoony romance, and witty characters that leap from the page, I Did Something Bad is one of the most original and fun books I've read all year. I loved it!' ― Catherine Walsh, author of One Night Only and The Matchmaker