Keeping 13

* Piatkus
* Bloom
* People
* Discreet

## Synopsis

**Falling in love was the easy part, what comes next is the test...**

Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unraveling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes. With his best friend, Gibsie, by his side, Johnny embarks on his quest of exposing the secrets surrounding the girl who haunts his every waking hour.

Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon. The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart.

Secrets are exposed and lives are changed forever in Keeping 13, the explosive sequel to the bestselling book, Binding 13. Follow Johnny and Shannon as they try to navigate their way through the aftermath of that fateful rugby match in Dublin.

Friendship, first love, rising fame, horrifying secrets, and pain all fuel together as two teenagers from the opposite side of the tracks collide in Keeping 13, the concluding story for Johnny and Shannon. Based in Ireland, the Boys of Tommen series is bound to captivate and lure you into the world of rugby, love, and teenage heartbreak.

**\*\*Keeping 13 the second book for Johnny and Shannon.\*\***

## Tropes

* hurt comfort
* star-crossed lovers
* forbidden love
* first kiss
* first time

## Memorable quotes

'"I don't just *like* you, I fucking-" Shaking his head, Johnny rubbed his jaw before looking back at me. "Shannon, I love you."'

'"I love you back," I blurted out. "Like a crazy fucking amount."'

'"I have to do it," I confessed, begging her with my eyes to forgive me. "I have to see it through." She smiled. "I *know*." - "Then why does it feel all *wrong*?" I choked out. "I won't do it," I blurted out, panicking and backpedaling. "If you have doubts, tell me now, and I'll stay. If you don't want me to go, then I won't. Just tell me wha to do and I'll do it.." - "I want this four you. I want you to chase your dreams and show the world how *amazing* you are." - "But I'll be gone for a month," I croaked out, heart hammering violently in my chest. "Maybe even a month and a half. Could be more. That's a long time, Shan."'

'"I'm always going to stand by you and support you, no matter what, for as long as you want me." - "I will *always* want you. Fucking always. Don't even say it like that, Shan. *Christ*."'

'"Hey," I warned, bristling. "Don't call my girlfriend sexy." - "Why not?" he taunted. "Don't *you* think she's sexy?" - "Of course I think she's sexy," I spat. "I think she's a lot of fucking sexy." Gibsie waggled his brows. "Is that so?" - "Yeah, that is so - but that's not the point." Flustered, I shook my head and pointed at him. "*You* don't say that she's sexy." I narrowed my eyes. "You keep your beady little eyes off her." - "Well, it's the truth," he laughed. "And I'm not blind, lad." - "You *look* at her?" I demanded, appalled. "At *my* Shannon?"'

*'"I love you,"* Tadhg mimicked from the couch. Not taking his eyes off the television, he made loud kissing noises before snorting loudly. "Lad, you are so whipped." - "Ugh," Ollie snickered. "I bet he kisses her with tongues, too." - "That's our sister, you little creep," Tadhg grumbled. "I don't want to be thinking about Shannon's tongue in Johnny's mouth."'

'"No! The worms - it's too dark! Stop! Mammy - Mammy, no!" Ollie started to scream so loudly that I jerked away from Johnny with the intention of cuddling him, but he pushed his way though the crowd and ran straight for Mr. Kavanagh. Crouching down, Johnny's father lifted Ollie in his arms and quickly walked him away from the grave.'

'"Come back, okay?" Sniffling, Tadhg wrapped his arms around Joey's waist. "Get better and come back to us, you fucker."'

'"I'm not prepared to be another statistic," he choked out, sounding deadly serious. "Not with her. So, I'll do what I have to do, I'll bide my time, but I won't tie her down. Not until she's ready."'

'"So, you're telling me that you'll be fine with her going out with some gobshite like Jamie again? You'll be perfectly okay with that? Because that's what it sounds like." - "You know I won't," he strangled out. "It nearly killed me last time."'