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.

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.