Chloe Walsh

Binding 13

I did not think the ball thing would be that serious but she got knocked out and everything💀

Sophia

She wobbled on her feet like a baby foal, and I had to resist the sudden urge I had to wrap my arm around her shoulders.

A couple of minutes later, that was exactly what I had to do anyway because she kept losing her footing. Panic surged through me.

Him freaking out is so funny to me😂 i know she's gonna be okay so I'm just enjoying the drama haha

"Nothing's clear," she croaked out, stiffening against my touch. "The ground's spinning."

"Ah Christ, don’t say that," I strangled out, tightening my arm around her rigid frame. "Please don’t fucking say that."

Holding my hands up in the air and far away from her body, because I needed a sexual harassment accusation like I needed a hole in the head, I looked around for someone to help me, but no one came.

Well shit😂 he's only going to erase that embarrassment if he jumps off a cliff💀

"Good boy." I slapped his cheeks with my hands and smirked. "Now fuck off."

They are the only reason I started the series👀

"Look at her, Johnny," he groaned, ignoring my jab. "Look at how beautiful that girl is. Christ, it might be that sunshine hair, but I swear she 

"Don’t even think about it," were the words that came out of my mouth.

"I won't –for now," Gibs replied, eyes alight with mischief. "But I've a feeling that I'm going to marry her."

"Gerard!" Claire screamed at the top of her lungs, distracting us both. "Your cat is shitting in my bathtub!"

," Gibsie groaned loudly. "It smells so bad, and he won't 

aww😭 she already has it and it's even better

"But what they have." She sighed again. "I want that someday."

"Claire-bear!" a familiar voice called out.

Claire spun around and I swear her entire face lit up when she noticed Gibsie jogging towards us.

"You did it!" she screamed and then flung herself at him.

He seemed as excited as she did and caught her.

"I'm not screwing around with her feelings," Gibsie replied, looking confused. "She knows I love her."

Swallowing it down, I looked up at him, wide-eyed and confused. He smiled down at me. "Hi, Shannon."

"Hi, Johnny," I whispered , staring back at him, feeling like my heart was two seconds away from bursting out of my chest.

He took a swing at me and managed to catch the side of my jaw.

I closed the space between us, grabbed his head and buried my head in the bridge of his nose.

An extremely satisfying crunching noise filled my ears.

omg I keep forgetting how big he actually is🫣 I would be scared shitless haha

"Your nose will heal after a break." Grabbing his jersey, I dragged him into a shower stall, slapped my hand against the circular chrome nozzle sticking out from the wall, and watched as freezing cold water poured down on him. "But your spine won't." Crouching down in front of him, I held his face under the water. "And that's exactly what I'll crush if you so much as look at her again."

"What– no! I'm grand," I quickly replied. "I have allergies."

"Me, too. To assholes and bullshit," Johnny snarled. "Now, tell me who made you cry and I'll fix it."

"You're safe," he whispered, cupping my cheek in his hand, eyes boring holes straight through my soul. "I promise."

And in the middle of it all, I could only see him.

I knew she would come back. It was just a matter of when. I also knew my father would be back. It gave me no comfort watching him leave last night.

That wasn’t the first time he had been told to go. And it wasn’t the first time he had beaten me to a pulp.

Sooner or later, he would be back, promising heaven and delivering hell.

"Darren was eleven at the time and wasn’t so lucky."

Tears filled my eyes because I knew what Joey was going to say next.

"He was sent to a care home where things happened to him," Joey choked out. "Things that aren’t supposed to happen to children."

Aoife clasped her hand over her mouth. "Are you saying…"

"Uh, okay?" Stepping around Gibsie, I moved to his bedside.

"Don’t you dare!" Mrs. Kavanagh barked, causing me to jerk back and Johnny to groan.

Charlote

"Uh, don’t worry about that," I muttered, wiping my cheeks with the back of my hand to erase any residual evidence of tears.

"Give me a name," Johnny growled, dropping his hands to his hips. "And I'll take care of it."

"Me, too. To assholes and bullshit," Johnny snarled. "Now, tell me who made you cry and I'll fix it.”

Kaila Nesbitt

“Are you warm enough? Should I get you a blanket or something?” 

“Completely fucking accurate assessment.”

Clara

He told me that I was gorgeous and instructed me to rise above it.

I’m serious, one sniff of crap from anyone and I’ll come sort it out for you.

His first, last, and only true love has always been rugby. Until now. He wants to save her. She wants to hide. She's damaged. He's determined. Fate brought them together. Love binds them. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right?Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Plagued with a hidden injury and desperate to impress the scouts watching his every move, Johnny has been placed on a pedestal so high, he has no room to make mistakes. Striving to maintain balance, and on the crest of the International Summer Campaign, Johnny needs to keep his head in the game. He needs to stay focused, and cannot afford to let distractions get in the way of the bigger picture. But what happens when a lonely girl with sad eyes becomes the only picture?Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon must face obstacles that threaten their relationship. Two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks collide. Friendship, first love, rising fame, horrifying secrets, and pain all fuel together in Binding 13. Hearts are binding and lives are entwining in Binding 13. Binding 13 is the explosive first installment of a brand-new series from Chloe Walsh. Based in Ireland, the Boys Of Tommen series is bound to captivate and lure you into the world of rugby, love, and teenage heartbreak.

Boys of Tommen #1

Wow, honestly heard a lot of mixed reviews but wow! The character development was great, the “cool” sporty guy being a gentle nice guy, the funny best friend,… every character was soo well written, the backstory really gave this story it’s great shape! Was intimidated with the length of this book and in the end I wanted it to be longer! Sometimes Shannon was a bit whiny but I don’t blame her! Wow! The ending made my jaw drop

Femke

I have seen this book around a lot on Instagram; I knew that I needed to check this one out after reading reviews and the plot of the book itself and I have been saving this for my Holiday down on the Devon Coast and what a book this was to experience whilst on Holiday and having limited Reading time.  This book is rather heavy in the topics that are within so please look up Trigger Warnings if you need to

Binding 13 follows Shannon, a girl who moves to a private school in Ireland after being bullied at her previous schools and Johnny, a star rugby player. Shannon meets Johnny when he accidentally hits a ball at her, and they quickly become friends. Will they stay friends or become something more?

Shannon has a heartbreaking backstory that really pulls at the heartstrings. Bullied at school and abused at home, she's a survivor with huge inner strength.

Johnny, the male hero, embodies the classic alpha-protective archetype with a side of sweetness. Their connection simmers beneath the surface for most of the book, building anticipation for the inevitable romance.

This book is one of the most emotional and touching stories I have read thus far. Shannon and Johnny will remain in my thoughts forever. I really mean that. There is something about the way this book was written that makes you utterly believe these characters are real. The pain and suffering throughout the book touch’s you in the most gut-wrenching way. And you are left wanting nothing but to protect the characters with every ounce of your being. At least that’s how it was for me.

I’ll never forget these characters. I am starting Keeping 13 right away because what was that ending!!!!! I need MORE.

Ian Brakspear

I have seen this book around a lot on Instagram; I knew that I needed to check this one out after reading reviews and the plot of the book itself and I have been saving this for my Holiday down on the Devon Coast and what a book this was to experience whilst on Holiday and having limited Reading time.  This book is rather heavy in the topics that are within so please look up Trigger Warnings if you need to

 

Binding 13 follows Shannon, a girl who moves to a private school in Ireland after being bullied at her previous schools and Johnny, a star rugby player. Shannon meets Johnny when he accidentally hits a ball at her, and they quickly become friends. Will they stay friends or become something more?

 

Shannon has a heartbreaking backstory that really pulls at the heartstrings. Bullied at school and abused at home, she's a survivor with huge inner strength.

Johnny, the male hero, embodies the classic alpha-protective archetype with a side of sweetness. Their connection simmers beneath the surface for most of the book, building anticipation for the inevitable romance.

 

This book is one of the most emotional and touching stories I have read thus far. Shannon and Johnny will remain in my thoughts forever. I really mean that. There is something about the way this book was written that makes you utterly believe these characters are real. The pain and suffering throughout the book touch’s you in the most gut-wrenching way. And you are left wanting nothing but to protect the characters with every ounce of your being. At least that’s how it was for me.

 

I’ll never forget these characters. I am starting Keeping 13 right away because what was that ending!!!!! I need MORE.

Aleksander.G

no plot. annoying characters. bad writing. just boring overall 

neele

Whilst I enjoyed the fact this book doesn’t shy away from hard topics such as domestic violence, abuse, injury, and mental health, I just found it pretty repetitive and so long. This book, if shorter could have been super impactful. 

Aims

Whilst I enjoyed the fact this book doesn’t shy away from hard topics such as domestic violence, abuse, injury, and mental health, I just found it pretty repetitive and so long. This book, if shorter could have been super impactful. 

No need to read the rest of the series! 

a ♡

Amaia Jubera

I really didn’t want another high school romance get me hooked but here we are. In my defense: they’re Irish which makes it feel like a more male and romance coded derry girls universe ( the “shite” word count is HIGH ) which I found extremely entertaining 

Hannah L 

binding 13 changed my perspective on love. the way this book was written beautifully, the characters are just wonderful and this book has to be number one on everyone's list. 👏🏽🤍

alyvia heaver

This book was soooo well written. I feel like I lost myself while reading. Besides, I sobbed my eyes out 'cause my heart was broken like a bleeding curse...

Varolena🌬

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. He wants to save her. She wants to hide. She's damaged. He's determined. Fate brought them together. Love binds them. Johnny Kavanagh is the definition of popular. He is an all-star rugby player with loads of friends, which means he should be enjoying the many perks of his life. But what people don't know is that he has been dealing with a painful injury that could halt the magnificent trajectory of his career. This means he has no time for distractions or mistakes. Especially not a girlfriend. Shannon Lynch has been bullied all her life. She is shy and would rather hide herself away to make it through school. But when she arrives at Tommen College for a fresh start, she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh on her first day in a not-so-romantic way. What follows is a complicated friendship that turns into undeniable chemistry. It seems that Shannon won't be able to hold onto the anonymous status she once hoped for. But maybe that's alright? Johnny won't give up on Shannon. No matter what it might cost them both. Filled with angst and an attraction like no other, Binding 13 will suck you into the bingeworthy Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: New adult/YA crossover Irish romance Dual POVs Friends-to-lovers TikTok books Sports romance Readers are gushing: "You need this book in your life." "I'm beyond obsessed. no review could do this book justice but wow. I'm SPRINTING to Keeping 13!!!!!" "I NEED A JOHNNY KAVANAGH ❤" "Instantly became one of my top 5 books of all time." "This was so, so good. Excellent character building. Excellent relationship building. Just excellent all around."

I went into this book fully knowing that i was here for vibes and a fun time so I really liked this book, it was great to get me out of a slump where I kind of wasnt feeling anything when reading and i couldn't connect to  characters and trust that this book destroyed that slump for me. This book took me for a whirlwind of emotions. my only criticism is that the author repeated the same descriptions for dialogue and emotions so many times it annoyed me & the inner monologues were very underdeveloped because of that but the dialogue and character interactions were so entertaining i did not care. Also the ending was abrupt im not the biggest fan of that.

melanie

Johnny Kavanagh, that’s all I have to say

Sílvia

Kayla🎀

I LOVED IT SO MUCH THE SLOWBURN🔥🔥🔥🔥

Reader Gyal😛

I’m sorry but I just CANNOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME continuing to read this book. I’m on chap. 6 now and idk how I was able to read this far. And probably I 

 only read this far. It’s TOO CRINGE. TOO CHEESY and just not for me. 

If I was in middle grade, I would love this book. But as of now, I find it super hard to read this as the plot lines just ….. 😮‍💨And i’m so done with it. 

So i finished it. And i still stand by it for being cringey, butttttttt as it goes, i find it pretty ok and during some scenes, it was pretty hilarious.  Love gibsie, he’s freaking funny. Can’t wait to read his part of the book. 

tiffany 

I’m sorry but I just CANNOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME continuing to read this book. I’m on chap. 6 now and idk how I was able to read this far. And probably I can only read this far. It’s TOO CRINGE. TOO CHEESY and just not for me. 

If I was in middle grade, I would love this book. But as of now, I find it super hard to read this as the plot lines just ….. 😮‍💨And i’m so done with it. 

An update: 

So i finished it. And i still stand by it for being cringey, butttttttt as it goes, i find it pretty ok and during some scenes, it was pretty hilarious.  Love gibsie, he’s freaking funny. Can’t wait to read his part of the book. 

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you're looking for a beautifully written, heart wrenching, hilarious book . . . and want one hell of a book hangover, then do yourself a favour and read these pronto' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'To say I loved this book is an understatement, It has ripped my guts out shattered my heart had me biting my nails with anticipation and bawling like a baby all in one phenomenal read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... They are from opposites sides of the track - but when their two worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same again. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right? Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon could never have foreseen the obstacles that will threaten their blossoming relationship . . . ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

Epic, emotional and addictive romance from the TikTok phenomenon

What an amazing book I swear to god I cried so many times, so hard, that my heart felt like it was so close to just splitting in half. Shannon is so adorable, even though sometimes she's just a tiny bit whiny, but I was so so sad for her about everything at home and everything that she experienced in her life man. She was so cute and then Johnny oh my gooood. Johnny is such a woman written character, I love him so so much and I love him and Shannon together so much. And I hate Shannon's mum so much there's no one I hate more than her. No one. I love Johnny's mum, and I hate Shannon's mum the most in this book, even over her dad. I hope he's dead. 

surtified™

irina

Amazing! So well written. Can’t wait for the next book!

millena

I *totally* understand who don't like this book (I feel like the same goes for Magnolia Parks, you either love or hate it), not surprisingly I loved them both 😀👍🏻

Holy shit I never thought I’d read a 900 page book and still want more Johnny and Shannon were so cute together AND THE BOOK LEFT LN A CLIFF HANGER W JOEY HER BROTHER ASKING HIS MITHER TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIS KIDS OR HUSBAND. Icl I was literally addicted to this book couldn’t put it down read the first 300 pages and felt like I read barely any. 

Hana 

This book was good and all, but the main character really said that she wasn't like other girls. I'm not even kidding. There was a lot of "she's so small" energy, and it made me feel a little annoyed. I don't get the hype. I still read the entire thing; it just dragged a little.

Sarah Campbell

The burn… is alarmingly slow. Too slow. Still burning and I’m well into the second but I feel like I’ve got to keep going after hundreds of pages waiting for this. Same problems on a loop far too many times. 

Katie Avila

At first I thought “why are people loving this book?” I hated their HUGE height difference (it was just weird and too much), the way they describe her as soo small ( I was literally imagining a child), I hated how she just always cried and never confronted her problems, the fucking car rides that johnny gave her were always the same shit( develop a little bit). BUT the ending was soo good and johnny is so protective and sweet. 

What I’m really looking for Gibsies book

taci

At first I thought “why are people loving this book?” I hated their HUGE height difference (it was just weird and too much), the way they describe her as soo small ( I was literally imagining a child), I hated how she just always cried and never confronted her problems, the fucking car rides that johnny gave her were always the same shit( develop a little bit). BUT the ending was soo good and johnny is so protective and sweet. 

What I’m really looking for Gibsies book