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.
The series
In the shadow of Tommen, a town where secrets are as common as the fog that rolls in from the sea, four boys are bound by the unspoken bond of friendship, loyalty, and the shared pain of their pasts. Boys of Tommen is not just a series about romance; it’s about growing up, finding love in places you least expect, and navigating the complexities of identity and belonging in a world that’s often too harsh to bear.
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From the first page, the series grips you with its raw, unfiltered portrayal of love, heartbreak, and redemption. Each book dives into the lives of the boys, peeling back the layers of who they are—focusing on their insecurities, passions, and the struggles they face in the pursuit of happiness. These aren’t your typical high school romances. The boys are complicated, messy, and beautifully flawed—just like the world they inhabit.
Set in a town where everyone knows everyone’s business, the Boys of Tommen are constantly caught between the expectations of their community and the fierce desires that burn within them. Every relationship is layered with tension, every connection forged in fire. Whether it’s the thrill of first love or the agony of falling for someone who feels unattainable, these stories will tug at your heartstrings, forcing you to question the price of love, loyalty, and forgiveness.
Chloe Walsh’s signature style brings these young men to life with such depth and authenticity that you can’t help but feel you’re right alongside them, experiencing their triumphs and heartaches. She doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff—whether it’s dealing with trauma, grappling with forbidden attraction, or fighting for what you want, the emotional stakes are always high. There’s no easy way out for these characters, and that’s what makes their stories so captivating.
For fans of heartfelt romance with a twist of danger and self-discovery, Boys of Tommen delivers a world that feels both intensely real and beautifully complicated. With every turn of the page, you’ll be left wondering not just what happens next, but how far the boys are willing to go for the people they love—and what they’re willing to sacrifice in the process. It’s a series that explores love from all angles: messy, imperfect, and all-consuming.
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