If you’ve been meaning to dive into the Boys of Tommen book series, now is the time.
Binding 13, the breakout romance novel by Chloe Walsh, and the first book in her internationally best-selling Boys of Tommen series, is currently available to read for free on Amazon through Kindle Unlimited. The timing couldn’t be better: the beloved love story is officially being adapted into a television series by Amazon.
Originally published in 2018, Binding 13 became a word-of-mouth phenomenon before exploding in popularity on BookTok, where readers praised its emotional depth, slow-burn tension and unforgettable characters. Set in Ireland, the novel follows Johnny Kavanagh, a gifted rugby player with a promising future, and Shannon Lynch, a quiet, guarded girl trying to survive a painful home life. When their worlds collide at Tommen College, what begins as a tentative connection gradually deepens into something transformative.
Unlike many fast-paced contemporary romances, Binding 13 unfolds with careful attention to trauma, healing and young love under pressure. Walsh doesn’t shy away from difficult subject matter, which is part of what has made the series resonate so strongly with readers around the world. The book blends sports romance with emotionally heavy themes, creating a story that feels both epic and intimate.
The success of Binding 13 and its sequel, Keeping 13, helped cement the Boys of Tommen series as an international bestseller, leading to a passionate global fan base. That popularity ultimately caught the attention of Amazon, which is now developing the story into a TV adaptation.
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“The response from readers around the world has been overwhelming, and knowing that everyone behind this production and book shares my passion for telling this story authentically means the world to me,” Walsh told Deadline.
While details about casting and release timelines are still emerging, the adaptation signals just how far Walsh’s story has traveled, from indie publishing roots to international bestseller lists to a major streaming platform.
For readers who have seen the series dominate social media but haven’t yet picked it up, the current Kindle Unlimited availability makes it easy to start. And for longtime fans, it’s the perfect excuse to revisit Johnny and Shannon’s story before it makes the leap to screen.
With the TV adaptation on the horizon, Binding 13 isn’t just trending, it’s entering a whole new chapter.
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