What order should I read the Carter Kids series?

Start with Treacherous and read in series order: 1. Treacherous, 2. Thorn, 3. Tame, 4. Torment, 5. Inevitable, 6. Altered.

How many books are in the Carter Kids series?

The Carter Kids series contains 6 books so far.

Who wrote the Carter Kids series?

The Carter Kids series was written by Chloe Walsh.

What tropes are in the Carter Kids series?

The Carter Kids series features the Enemies to Lovers, Coming of Age, Forbidden Romance, Redemption Arc, Criminal Underworld and Second Chances tropes.

Is the Carter Kids series complete?

The Carter Kids series is ongoing with more books planned or in progress.

Book series · 6 books

Carter Kids

by Chloe Walsh

The Carter Kids series by Chloe Walsh is an emotional contemporary romance following a group of interconnected young adults navigating love, trauma, and healing. Set in Ireland, the series explores intense relationships, friendship, and coming-of-age journeys.

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Treacherous

Treacherous by Chloe Walsh is a gripping contemporary romance filled with danger, emotional tension, and forbidden attraction. Love and loyalty are tested as secrets surface and characters face high-stakes choices that could change everything.

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Carter Kids Reading Order

6 books in series order

Book 1: Treacherous

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Treacherous by Chloe Walsh is a gripping contemporary romance filled with danger, emotional tension, and forbidden attraction. Love and loyalty are tested as secrets surface and characters face high-stakes choices that could change everything.
Book 2: Thorn

Thorn by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance filled with emotional intensity, danger, and forbidden desire. Secrets, power, and loyalty collide as love grows in a world where trust is fragile and survival is never guaranteed.
Book 3: Tame

Tame by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance exploring power, control, and forbidden attraction. As trust is tested and secrets emerge, love becomes a dangerous game in a world shaped by dominance, vulnerability, and emotional survival.
Book 4: Torment

Torment by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance filled with emotional trauma, obsession, and forbidden desire. As love and pain intertwine, trust is tested and survival becomes as important as passion in a brutal, high-stakes relationship.
Book 5: Inevitable

Inevitable by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance driven by emotional turmoil, obsession, and undeniable attraction. As two broken souls collide, love becomes inescapable, forcing them to confront pain, trust, and the cost of surrendering control.
Book 6: Altered

Altered by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance exploring obsession, emotional damage, and the power of love to transform — or destroy. As desire deepens and boundaries blur, two scarred souls are forever changed by a connection neither can escape.

About the series

The Carter Kids series by Chloe Walsh is a contemporary romance collection centred on emotionally complex characters, intense relationships, and deeply personal journeys of healing and self-discovery. Set in Ireland, the series follows a close-knit group of young adults whose lives and relationships intertwine as they navigate love, loss, trauma, and personal growth.

Known for its raw emotional depth, The Carter Kids series explores difficult themes with sensitivity and honesty, including mental health struggles, family dysfunction, grief, and the long-term impact of trauma. Chloe Walsh’s character-driven storytelling places emotional authenticity at the forefront, allowing readers to form deep connections with each character’s journey.

Romance is central to the series, unfolding through slow-burn relationships, intense emotional bonds, and high-stakes romantic tension. The characters’ relationships are shaped by trust issues, vulnerability, and the challenge of opening up after emotional pain. These elements create powerful, often heartbreaking love stories that resonate strongly with readers of emotional contemporary romance.

The Carter Kids series frequently features popular romance tropes such as found family, friends to lovers, slow burn, emotional angst, healing through love, and coming-of-age romance. The interconnected structure of the series allows each book to focus on different characters while building a larger, cohesive emotional narrative across the series.

Chloe Walsh’s honest portrayal of complex emotions and flawed characters has earned The Carter Kids series a dedicated following among readers who appreciate intense, character-focused romance. The series is often recommended for fans of emotionally heavy contemporary romance that prioritises character growth, realistic struggles, and deeply satisfying emotional payoffs.

About Chloe Walsh

Irish author Chloe Walsh writes emotionally intense contemporary romance featuring damaged heroes, protective alphas, and childhood friends-to-lovers dynamics. Best known for her Boys of Tommen series set in rural Ireland with rugby-playing heroes.

Books, series and tropes by Chloe Walsh

Carter Kids Series FAQs

What is the Carter Kids series about?: The Carter Kids series by Chloe Walsh is an emotional contemporary romance following a group of interconnected young adults navigating love, trauma, and healing. Set in Ireland, the series explores intense relationships, friendship, and coming-of-age journeys.
What order should I read the Carter Kids series?: Start with Treacherous and read in series order: 1. Treacherous, 2. Thorn, 3. Tame, 4. Torment, 5. Inevitable, 6. Altered.
How many books are in the Carter Kids series?: The Carter Kids series contains 6 books so far.
Who wrote the Carter Kids series?: The Carter Kids series was written by Chloe Walsh.
What tropes are in the Carter Kids series?: The Carter Kids series features the Enemies to Lovers, Coming of Age, Forbidden Romance, Redemption Arc, Criminal Underworld and Second Chances tropes.
Is the Carter Kids series complete?: The Carter Kids series is ongoing with more books planned or in progress.