Boys of Tommen Order: Complete Series Reading Guide

If you’ve been scrolling through booktok or fan forums trying to figure out where to start with Chloe Walsh’s Boys of Tommen series, you’re probably noticing the confusion — the books span two different timelines, some characters cross over between entries, and fans argue fiercely about whether to read by publication order or by when events actually happen in the story.

The good news is there’s a clear path. Five published books run from Binding 13 (July 2018) through Taming 7 (June 2025), with the sixth entry, Releasing 10, coming in June 2025. This guide walks you through the exact sequence, why it matters, and what we know about the rumored seventh book.

Books released: 5 · Upcoming book: Releasing 10 (June 2025) · Author: Chloe Walsh · First book: Binding 13 · Setting: Cork, Ireland

Six books, three duologies, one Irish school. Here’s what we know from verified sources about the full lineup and why the reading order exists as it does.

In what order should I read The Boys of Tommen?

The standard recommendation — confirmed by Maryse.net (reading guide, updated May 2025) and Swooon.com (publication versus chronological breakdown) — is publication order. This mirrors how Walsh built the duologies: each pair of books follows one couple from their first meeting through their happy ending.

Publication order

Starting with Binding 13 and moving through to Taming 7 means experiencing the series the way Walsh structured it. Swooon.com notes that the publishing order “tracks events by the couple, but that requires jumping around in the chronological timeline.” So if you follow publication order, you’re getting Walsh’s intended emotional arc even though the in-universe dates don’t run consecutively.

1. Binding 13 (November 2018)
2. Keeping 13 (November 2018)
3. Saving 6 (June 2020)
4. Redeeming 6 (June 2025)
5. Taming 7 (June 2025)
6. Releasing 10 (June 2025)

Recommended reading sequence

Goodreads shows 6 primary works in the series as of 2025. The structure is consistent: each duology follows one couple, with recurring characters appearing across books. If you start at Binding 13, you’ll have five books behind you before Releasing 10 arrives in June 2025.

Is it necessary to read Boys of Tommen in order?

Yes, and here’s why it matters. Walsh structures her duologies so characters develop across multiple books. Johnny and Shannon from Binding 13 show up later. Gibsie’s storyline builds over successive entries. The Chloe Walsh Universe Wiki confirms the series is set in the fictional town of Ballylaggin from 1999 to 2007, with recurring characters showing meaningful development as the timeline advances.

Why series order matters

The connections between books aren’t Easter eggs — they’re structural. A reader who starts with Saving 6 won’t be lost in the same way someone starting with Taming 7 might be, but they’ll miss callbacks, growth arcs, and emotional payoffs that compound across the duologies.

Consequences of skipping books

Each duology is self-contained in its love story. You won’t miss the core romance if you jump in mid-series. But knowing what happens to Joey in Redeeming 6 hits differently if you’ve read Saving 6. The emotional payoff grows with each sequential book.

Is there a 7th book in the Boys of Tommen series?

Not officially. As of June 2025, FictionDB and Book Series in Order list six books with Releasing 10 as the confirmed upcoming release. Maryse.net confirms the standard five-book duology structure (Binding through Taming) with Releasing 10 as the next entry. No publisher announcement, author statement, or retailer listing confirms a seventh book.

Current status of book 7

Healing 7 appears in fan discussions and community wikis as a rumored seventh entry. The Chloe Walsh Universe Wiki lists Healing 7 as part of the rumored future lineup, but that’s community-curated speculation. Goodreads notes 22 total works including related titles, but this count includes spin-offs, novellas, and special editions — not a straightforward sequel count.

Healing 7 details

What we know comes from fandom communities, not publisher records. The Fandom wiki mentions additional future titles — Claiming 10, Feeling 12, Trusting 12, Adoring 13, Runaway 15 — but these lack any official confirmation from Walsh or her publisher. Treat them as fan speculation until an announcement arrives.

What is the Binding 13 series order?

The full lineup spans the fictional Tommen College in Ballylaggin (Cork, Ireland). Goodreads confirms the series is set in Cork with Irish characters and setting. The Works (book retailer) notes the series is based in County Cork, Ireland, set in the early 2000s — a pre-smartphone era that influences the story’s atmosphere and character interactions.

Full Boys of Tommen lineup

Six published books follow three couples across duologies. Swooon.com explains that the chronological in-universe order starts with events from 1999 and runs through 2007, while publication order starts with Binding 13 (2018). This means the books you read first cover a later point in the story timeline than books published later.

Book summaries by number

• Binding 13 and Keeping 13: Cover January to September 2005 in the story timeline. The StoryGraph lists Binding 13 as a 609-page 2018 paperback — the longest entry in the series so far.
• Saving 6 and Redeeming 6: Joey and Aoife’s duology begins in 1999 in-universe but is published third and fourth.
• Taming 7: Present timeline starts fall 2005 and extends into early winter 2006, according to Swooon.com’s chronological breakdown.

Walsh’s duology structure creates a reading rhythm: meet the couple, watch them fall, see them tested. Each duology occupies the same world but tells a distinct love story.

What age range is Binding 13 for?

FictionDB categorizes the series as Contemporary Romance, Young Adult (12-17). However, reader discussions and retailer descriptions suggest the content skews older than the standard YA label implies — a common situation for new adult romance series.

Age appropriateness for series

The The Works describes the books as including Irish slang with a glossary in the beginning of each book — a sign the content leans into cultural specificity rather than simplified language. Goodreads confirms the series is set in Cork with Irish characters, which adds authenticity but also means younger readers may encounter unfamiliar dialect.

Content warnings

Readers and reviewers commonly note the series includes:

• Strong language
• Romantic situations with mature themes
• Mental health discussions referenced across the duologies
• Alcohol use (consistent with the early 2000s Irish setting)

The protagonist ages at Tommen College align with the YA label, but the content reads older than typical YA — parents should know the series deals with relationships and situations beyond typical middle-grade material.

Timeline

The publication timeline shows a clustered start in 2018, a five-year gap, then recent acceleration. FictionDB (database of published works) provides the verified release dates for each entry.

• November 2018: Binding 13 published — first entry in the series
• November 2018: Keeping 13 published — rapid follow-up to Binding 13
• June 2020: Saving 6 published — five-year gap since previous release
• April 2024: Redeeming 6 published — three-year gap from Saving 6
• June 2025: Taming 7 published — one-year gap, second consecutive year with a release
• June 2025: Releasing 10 scheduled — fourth release in three years

Confirmed facts vs. rumors

“Walsh’s series is written with Irish slang which can be easily followed using the glossary in the beginning of the books.” — The Works (book retailer)

“The publishing order tracks events by the couple, but that requires jumping around in the chronological timeline.” — Swooon.com (reading guide)

If you’re planning to read the Boys of Tommen series, publication order is the clear recommendation. The duology structure rewards sequential reading, and the Cork setting with its Irish slang creates a world that deepens with each book. For new adult romance readers who enjoy connected series, starting with Binding 13 gives you the complete experience — plus the anticipation of Releasing 10 in June 2025.

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