Chloe Walsh
#1 international bestselling Irish author. Creator of TikTok phenomenon Boys of Tommen series. 20+ novels exploring mental health and trauma through rugby romance. West Cork native. Translated into multiple languages. Raw, emotionally gripping storytelling.
Chloe Walsh is the #1 Sunday Times, Irish Times, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling author of The Boys of Tommen series, which exploded in popularity on TikTok, Goodreads, and Amazon. From Cork, Ireland, Chloe Walsh is an international bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She has been writing and publishing New Adult and Adult contemporary romance for mature audiences for over a decade. Her Tommen series has been translated into multiple languages around the world, finding bestselling success in several countries.
Chloe focuses heavily on the mental health dynamics of her characters, shining a light on important, real-life topics that are close to her heart. Heavily influenced by her own real life experiences, she pens tearjerking, and often harrowing narratives, giving another perspective to, often, unspoken everyday issues. Her Boys of Tommen series centers on students at a prestigious private school in Cork, Ireland, navigating rugby, romance, friendship, and the transition to adulthood while confronting trauma, abuse, mental illness, and healing.
The series features interconnected love stories including Johnny Kavanagh and Shannon Lynch's duology (Binding 13 and Keeping 13), Joey Lynch's emotional journey (Saving 6 and Redeeming 6), and subsequent books following beloved characters like Gibsie in Taming 7 and Hughie and Lizzie in Releasing 10. Walsh's storytelling combines humor and heartache with authentic Irish voices, creating deeply evocative narratives filled with love, resilience, and the complexities of young adult life.
What sets Walsh apart is her unflinching honesty in portraying damaged characters finding hope and healing through love and chosen family. Her protective heroes, innocent heroines, and found family dynamics resonate with readers seeking emotionally gripping stories that don't shy away from difficult topics. The rugby backdrop adds excitement while themes of trauma recovery, mental health representation, and the power of human connection anchor each story in raw authenticity.
Chloe hails from West Cork, Ireland, where she continues to reside with her family. Represented by WME, Walsh has built a devoted global fanbase who describe her books as soul-touching experiences that make readers laugh, cry, and fall in love. Her ability to weave together pain, joy, and growth with vivid detail creates unforgettable stories that stay with readers long after the final page.
