Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh MUST BE READ! This book is vying for my top read this year!
- Sue Menard
- Dec 17, 2019
- 4 min read
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.
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MY REVIEW
I was recommended Binding 13 by a fellow book lover and, holy smokes!, she was spot on with this recommendation! Have you read it yet? If not, what are you waiting for?
Shannon feels different from other girls and is relentlessly bullied. After yet another severe beating from the girls at school, her mother finally relents and sends her to a private school.
Starting her new school and not being noticed, she is finally able to exhale and relax a little.
That is until she is abruptly introduced to Johnny via an errant ball kick.
Johnny is obsessed with Rugby. He’s the next best thing. He drinks, eats and lives rugby. That is until his errant kick hits Shannon and knocks her out.
From here all bets are off as Johnny learns there is more to life than rugby and Shannon finally finds a safe place in Johnny. They forge a strong friendship and a chance at something deeper-something more. But, Johnny will most likely be leaving soon…... And Shannon harbors a terrible secret.
Wow! I am ENTHRALLED. Binding 13 is, in one word, AMAZING! I loved everything about it. From the characters, the plot, the caring, the dread and everything in between, there is no dull moment. It is sweet and full of heart but also full of angst and heart-pounding moments.
This is the first book in the Boys of Tommen series and ends on a cliff-hanger. Be forewarned that there may be triggers.
Johnny and Shannon’s banter is cute and I love the way the author takes the time to build their relationship. It makes it feel real and solid. Johnny and Shannon are also fun and real together. I found myself, on many occasions, smiling and cheering them on. They are sweet, sexy, kind and funny.
Johnny is a wonderful character. He is a protector, a great friend and a sexy as sin rugby player. Yes please!
I loved EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER in this book especially Gibson. He is a fun-loving and pushy character that grows on you like a weed and I LOVE HIM TO BITS!
I had been holding my breath throughout this whole book waiting for the other shoe to drop and, MY GOD!, did it ever! I exhaled a very tearful breath at the end of this first book. I NEED MORE of this story, MORE of these characters. I don’t say this often but this NEEDS to be a movie .
An amazing read that will stay with you long after the last page has been read! Binding 13 is compelling, addictive, kindle-crack, be forewarned! Oh, and in case I wasn't clear, one-click this baby STAT!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
International bestselling author Chloe Walsh writes heart wrenching, emotionally gripping, young and new adult fiction. Her books will suck you into deeply emotive storylines, where you'll fall in love with the complex, sexy heroes, hilarious sidekicks, and lovable female leads. Every adventure with Chloe is an angsty plot designed to give you the ultimate book hangover.
Chloe hails from a small town in the beautiful West Cork on the south coast of Ireland, where she resides with her two children and the tall, dark, and handsome man in her life – Garry, her overgrown Newfoundland pup. When Garry isn't dragging her around the farmer's fields and countryside lanes, she can be found glued to her kindle or binging on Netflix, inhaling GOT, devouring all things rugby, drowning in her Spotify playlists, and being a kick-ass autism mommy.
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