Chloe Walsh

Binding 13

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

Signe

Varolena🌬

Boom, boom, fucking boom, Da. I'm done for...

No, no, no, Da, I'm serious," I slurred. "I think I love that girl."

"She's a river," I sighed and closed my eyes. "I'm keeping her Da.

She makes my heart go, like, whoa. Boom, boom, fucking boom. All the time.

I once read somewhere that we mature with damage, not with age

Now, tell me who made you cry and I'll fix it

Clara

All three of them went straight to Joey. Because he was our protector.

“Leave my sister alone,” Tadhg growled.

And it was right there that I cried like a fucking child on my fathers shoulders.

He had his tongue in my mouth, his hand in my hair, and my heart in his pocket.

Because I had caught feelings for Shannon. Huge fucking feelings.

“For being nothing like the rest of them.”

We make a pretty good team, Shannon like the river.

Stop lying to yourself, my brain hissed, you know you love him with every piece of your fractured heart.

Bella stared up for the longest minute before screaming and stamping her foot. I shit you not, she actually stamped her feet.

Bella Wilkinson was going to kill you. If your father doesn’t get there first.

One of these days, I was going to get out of this house. And when I did, I was never going to comeback.

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! 

ARPITA ♡

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...

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

Binding 13

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