Prime Video has greenlit a new series based on Chloe Walsh’s bestselling Boys of Tommen novels

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The series is perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry (Image: CRAVE)

Devotees of romantic dramas are set for a delight as Prime Video has commissioned a fresh series adapted from a number one New York Times bestseller.

The expansive romantic drama, Boys of Tommen, draws from the internationally acclaimed series by Irish writer Chloe Walsh and has been characterised as an “emotionally powerful story”.

The narrative has achieved phenomenal success on ‘BookTok’ thanks to its memorable characters and deeply romantic plot, and will now be brought to television by the creative teams behind The Summer I Turned Pretty, One Day and Twilight.

The first season will draw from the opening two novels in the collection, Binding 13 and Keeping 13. The adaptation chronicles the “forbidden love story of Johnny Kavanagh, the star rugby player on the verge of a pro career and Shannon Lynch, the talented but painfully shy new girl at the prestigious private school of Tommen College in Ballylaggin, Ireland”.

Whilst Johnny conceals a potentially career-ending injury, Shannon harbours her own secrets, including a troubled and violent homelife.

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Boys of Tommen will air on Prime Video (Image: PRIME VIDEO)

The synopsis adds: “Through their secret and highly charged connection, the two teens from opposite worlds battle against the odds and find a way to save each other.”

Boys of Tommen, adapted by Poppy Cogan, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video worldwide, with author Walsh sharing: “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.”

Nicole Clemens from Prime Video said the streamer was thrilled to bring the extraordinary story to life.

She added: “This BookTok phenomenon has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide with its deeply emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters.

“Poppy’s scripts capture the intensity of Johnny and Shannon’s powerful romance and dive into the rich constellation of characters to explore the themes of mental health, bullying, and resilience with the same authenticity that fans love in Chloe’s books.

“We can’t wait for our exceptional creative team at Drama Republic, Temple Hill, and wiip to bring this series to life for Prime customers.”

Fans have already flocked to X, formerly Twitter, to share their enthusiasm about the latest announcement, with Francesca saying: “We getting Boys of Tommen TV series! ! I’m screaming so much right now! ! Real life Johnny, Shannon, Joey – EVERYONE!”

Meanwhile on Reddit, Katierose295 said: “Heated Rivalry was good, so I am optimistic that more romance books can be adapted successfully. Positive vibes!”