Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)

Johnny Kavanagh has the world at his feet. As Tommen College’s rugby star, fame and success are already within his grasp. Focused on his future, Johnny’s path seems clear — until he meets Shannon Lynch, the quiet new girl with haunted eyes and a past she’s desperate to escape. From their very first encounter, she unsettles him in ways he can’t explain.

For Shannon, Tommen College is supposed to be a fresh start. After years of cruelty and pain, she wants nothing more than to blend in, keep her head down, and survive. But when she crosses paths with Johnny, her carefully built walls begin to crack. His charm, kindness, and unexpected protectiveness draw her in — even as she fears the attention will make her a target again.

As Shannon’s tormentors close in and Johnny’s world grows increasingly complicated, their connection deepens into something neither can deny. But love, friendship, and safety don’t come easy — especially when both carry scars the other can’t yet see.

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh is an emotional and unforgettable coming-of-age romance about pain, healing, and the strength it takes to find light in the darkest places.