Altered

Carter Kids #6

by Chloe Walsh

I made an impulsive decision when I was young, and now I'm trapped, suffering, facing the consequences of my actions. The girl I used to be isn't the woman I have become. I want different things now. I want him. I need a way out, an escape, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to take the one he is offering me. God, please forgive my sins because this is going to get messy... It's Hope Carter's turn to speak in Altered, the seventh installment of the bestselling Carter Kids series.
Please note that some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its explicit content, bad language, violence, and graphic sexual content, Altered is recommended for readers of eighteen years and above.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Friends To Lovers, New Adult, Contemporary, Crime

420 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2023

About the author

Chloe Walsh is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of The Boys of Tommen series, which exploded in popularity on TikTok, Goodreads, and Amazon. 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. Chloe hails from West Cork, Ireland, where she continues to reside with her family.

Represented by Caitlin Mahony of WME - for business queries contact: cma@wmeagency.com

Reviews

[Debbie Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no idea where to start...first you need to make sure you read this in one sitting because no way in hell are you going to be able to put it down..second have tissues and plenty of them, I was a blubbering snotty mess and third Alcohol and plenty of it.

Chloe has surpassed herself and I seriously do not know how the woman does it, the emotion, the angst, the twists you don’t see coming it’s all there. There were stages I didn’t think I could continue, I wanted to get on plane to Ireland and scream and yell st Chloe, but hell that ending..I have no words.

I inhaled this book that I am going to have to go back and read it in a more calm and relaxed way lol.

CHLOE YOU ARE NOTHING SHORT OF A GENIUS...the best author out there.

[KC Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Incredible “I Love Your Crazy” Stars

You know when you read a book that affects you so much that you just can’t find the right words to describe how it made you feel? Altered is definitely one of those books...like, whatever I say can’t explain how much I loved it but also how much pain I felt from my heart breaking for Hope, Lucky and Jordan.

I finished reading it late last night and my emotions are still exhausted from the rollercoaster ride they went on. This is what Chloe Walsh does to her readers every time she writes a story. She pours her heart and soul into her characters to make the pages bleed, not with ink, but with her own blood, sweat and tears to bring these characters to life. And with Hope, Lucky and Jordan.. their emotions are more real than any I’ve ever felt from fictional characters.

I’m not going to give any details away in the conclusion to Hope’s story, except that it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger this time ;-)... but be prepared for all the feels and to experience one of the best books I’ve ever read.

[joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Wow. I love Hunter 😍 he was so patient, so understanding, so willing to love Hope, he is really the best. As with the rest of this book in the series, it was a wild ride!

[Geena Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Lucky, you make me SOB. Hope, thank god you got it together. And Jordan, fuck you.

[chayenne · Rating 2 out of 5]

even hoe heeft dit boek zo’n hoge rating, ik snap het echt niet 😭😭😭 want hoe is deze serie van een high school romance naar een mafia gebeuren gegaan waar meer moorden worden gepleegd dan dat er hoofdstukken zijn in het boek??? oh en hoe voel je je ooit aangetrokken tot dit soort mannen???!!! ik snap het allemaal echt niet… maar eh voor de rest no judgement hiero

[bee. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know I say it every time, but this is Chloe’s best work. Altered ripped my heart out. Chloe’s characters are so real and I have real emotions towards them. The way this book ended was perfect. Reading Hope’s journey has been amazing and I’m so happy to see how’s she’s grown.

I can’t wait to see what Chloe does next!

[Imi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words cannot describe how good this book was, the whole series was absolutely incredible but this last book...😭😭

[Sylvana Loomis-Dulong · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fucking twist!! Lucky is the best character 😍

[Tiffany Doucet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucky 😍😍

[RJD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindblowingly perfect!

I don't want to give any spoilers here, but I just want you readers to know that every twist and turn in this story is one hell of a journey well spent. Things you thought from Inevitable, it's mindblowingly turned upside down and then turned again and another..just a complete emotional ride. I didn't even want to put the book down until I was finished. Oh except when I wanted to throw my kindle after something shocking, which happened a lot.

Anyway, Chloe Walsh is one heck of a writer and story teller. I'm sooooo thankful I've got a hold of The Broken Series last year and if not, I wouldn't find an amazing author I admire now. Thank you so much Chloe for your beautiful mind and for sharing yourself with the Clovers. Give yourself a big pat on your back..or might as well get everything you can get from us. You deserved all of it! xxx

[ana pastel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an emotional roller coaster this was. First off, I am so happy to learn that the h did not end up with Jordan after the whole fake fiancé and baby thing because that trope just blows my mind. I am glad they ended things amicably and that he’s on the path to healing.

Second of all, Annabelle got off to easy even if she did end up dead, I wanted to see her suffer more especially for all the things she was spewing about Hope and being two faced.

Third, Hunter has made it up there for me 😭 my heart broke for him in this book and omg with that ending. Why would you do that to us Chloe?!

In true Chloe fashion, this was an angsty book but it was worth the read.

[the.bookish.kingdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok so I’ve finally finished reading this series and especially the books about Hope. With the nonexistent time I had to read it, I can’t believe I finished it this fast. It was good and I loved the plot twists but the ending wasn’t what I was expecting and I didn’t love how it turned out. Although I 100% support the male love interest Hope chose, the way they the book ended was still not perfect like I wanted it to be. But I still really enjoyed the series and I love this found family vibes all the series had😭❤️‍🩹
P.S. I really want to read the books about the Carter brothers
Format:📓

[Amy Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly one of the best series. I was at one point in this book a balling mess, so mad hurt sad you name it. I've never wanted to just start over with a series but this one makes me want to. How can anyone not reading these stories not love them.

[Aaliyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

another wtf moment. cause wtf.
HOW COULD SHE JUST AND FREAKING JORDAN. IVE HAD ENOUGH OF HIM
HUNTER MY MAN DESERVED BETTER
and we didn’t even get an epilogue, I need to know they are truly happy in the future

[Kyla Honey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowwwww talk about a story !!!!

Heart ripped right out of my chest . But placed carefully back and repaired 🥹🥹🥹

Seriously was such a good way to end the series, I was going through it , all of the emotions. I loved every second of it even the parts I was panicking over.

Everyone got the ending they deserved. Everyone.

When the series started, hope was such a pushover she was so weak it killed me. I wanted to hug her and smack her at the same time. But her growth made me so proud of her 🥹

And hunter? Okay picture your perfect fictional man.. are you done? Okay well it’s him. Beautiful inside & out.

Chefs kiss. 💋

Thank you Danielle for pulling me down this world.. it’s one to remember ❤️🥹

[Ned · Rating 5 out of 5]

I held my breath the whole way through this book even though there was quite a bit of poetic licence used in some chapters! Yes, I know some of it just didn't ring true but I didn't care! Chloe has to be my most favourite author and that's because she has the ability to be consistently good.

The conclusion to Jordan, Lucky and Hope's story was mind-blowing. I could not put the book down but when I finished, I was upset that I'd read it so fast!

[Courtney Tillotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this is what I wanted from these characters' stories!! The emotions I felt reading this book were literally all over the place. I sobbed hysterically. Puffy eyes and a headache. Jeesh.

Hunter is one of the most loyal, ride or die, friends I have ever read. I love him with my whole heart.

That's all I can say.

"I was never good at sharing the things I wanted, Hope. And I've never wanted anything as badly as I want you."

"Doesn't matter whether she's with him, or with me. I would still take the whole damn world down to keep her safe."

[debturk1970_bookvibes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soul Deep Pain, Love & Heartache!!💔😭💙💝🙏

Wow!! Be prepared to hate to each of these 3 main characters a bit during this book!😳 They each break & lose themselves in different ways and it's like reading a bomb explode in slow motion!!💥 Self inflicted pain as well as inflicting it becomes almost normal 😱😢

This book shredded me in places but it mended me by the end, thank God! 🙏💕

Debbie, 1970, UK

[Po4tter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeśli na bezludną wyspę mogę zabrać dwie serie to będzie to boys of tommen i Carter Kids.
Żałuję, że tak mało osób wie o tym arcydziele.

[Alina Costia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really loved this series. ❤️

[Ellie Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️♾️ stars over & over!!!😭😭😭 this book fucking BROKE ME IN HALFFF!!!!!!

I don’t think I will EVER get over this.

[Lucy B.O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy fuck! This was a roller-coaster of emotions. My favorite of the series by far.

[Jennifer Rodgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great end to a great series

[Pushy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So bloody good that it's always a struggle not to go back to the first book and start reading them all again. I absolutely loved this, Chloe Walsh is just one of the most incredible writers. She had this ability to pull you in and not in a hearts and flowers way, her writing is raw, gritty but oh so heartfelt.

Hope, Lucky and Jordan, a trifecta of heartbreak, pain and longing, what's not to love?

[Livvy Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

first of all FUCK JORDAN. he can suck on my metaphorical balls. this book sent me through SO MUCH emotional turmoil that i genuinely had to put it down for a couple hours to calm myself down however i do really like Lucky and Hope. the ending was also completely insane but i was so glad that it ended the way it did

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book the Almost ruined Christmas!

OMG I Chloe did a release on Christmas eve! What was she thinking?! There are Christmas dinners only have prepped presents were still getting wrapped at 2:30 this morning but it was all worth it!

So it is the conclusion to the love triangle of Hope, Jordan and Lucky and what a book it is!
Chloe has knocked it out of the park again.

This book will break your heart then slowly and agonisingly put it back together again.

Whether you were team Lucky or Jordan or just team Hope you will love every minute of this book. There are twists and turns some brutal scenes, some hot sex scenes but most importantly it is more of the Carter's! And that is worth almost ruining Christmas! 😂

[Linnea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't smoke but hell i need a cigarrett 😉

I went through all the emotions with altered.
Happiness, gulit, new love, sadness, heartwrenching despair, new purpose, hope , blussfull happiness and bittersweet goodbye.
I knew mrs Walsh would deliver but Altered it was truly the best christmas gift i've recieved in a long time. I loved Hope almost as much as badass Teagan 💜

[elfishpresley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Giving it 3 stars instead of 4 because the ending was a little cliche, but overall, I enjoyed this book. I think the fact that the fmc didn't end up with her high school sweetheart like every other romance book was such a breath of fresh air. Although, the fact that she went like 8 years without having sex with someone else is very unrealistic lol girl go get you some dick

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

God, this book was beautiful. Honestly, it broke my heart, put it back together, made me cry — it was just so emotional. This is the end of the story for Hope, Lucky (whose real name is Hunter), and Jordan, and what an ending it was.

So, in this one, Jordan finds out about the affair between Hope and Hunter — and yeah, they really do love each other. Hope admits everything to Jordan, and she’s honest about the fact that their marriage wasn’t real anymore. But Jordan? He completely snaps. He basically blackmails her, says if she leaves him, he’ll go to the police and say Hunter killed someone and covered it up. So she stays, even though he spirals into drinking, drugs, and eventually becomes violent. He hits her. It’s awful. It’s unforgivable.

Then Hope finds out she’s pregnant — she doesn’t know who the father is, which is heartbreaking in itself. But it turns out it’s Hunter’s baby (Jordan had a vasectomy, which… wow). We also find out that Ryder, the little boy, is Jordan’s son, and he had cheated on Hope first — not that that excuses anything, but it adds layers.

Eventually, Hope leaves Jordan for good. There’s more drama (like finally finding out who Annalise is — that was wild), Jordan tries to take his own life, Hope goes back to Hunter… and then, plot twist: Hunter fakes his death to protect her. That part gutted me. Hope is completely shattered. But then — he comes back. He’s alive. They get their happy ending. They have their baby, and it’s just… so, so emotional.

Jordan, in the end, gets sober, goes to rehab, moves back to the US with Ryder, and even meets someone new. And I was actually glad for that — his arc ended in a surprisingly human way.

I’ll admit, I didn’t read every single page — I skimmed quite a bit. Her books are long, like 800+ pages, and they’re so intense. I read The Boys of Tommen series before this, so I already knew the writing style and drama level. But honestly, Hunter and Hope’s relationship was probably the least toxic one I’ve read from her, which says a lot. And despite skimming, this book still managed to break me. It really was beautiful.

That said, I think I’m done with this author for now. I went back to peek at her first series and it just seemed even more toxic than this one. I’m emotionally drained 😂 But wow, what a story.

[LecturesdeJenn ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

"𝙳𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚑𝚎'𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖, 𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚎. 𝙸 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚗 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎,"

4,5✨

Okay, I knew I was going to love Hope’s story way more than Teagan’s, but oh me oh my…. It was everything.

I loved Hope. She equally made me laugh my ass out when she’s around people who bring life into her life ; and shatter my heart into a million little pieces each time she spoke about herself. She’s so strong, vulnerable, full of life, love but seeing her light fading away was heartbreaking.

About Jordan… I loved the way Chloe Walsh build his psychological side, so intense, deep and without making any concessions. She wanted to break us and she did. But part of him was just so unbearable, almost egoistic. Even if I like the way he makes amends at the end.

But concerning Lucky, I’m in love with this man. Every time his pov appeared he delivers and serves so damn well. I loved his strength, his courage his way of showing up for the ones he loves even if he risks nursing a broken heart in the end. He’ll always gonna burn the entire world for Hope and I love each one of their moments.

As for the second book, it was so much more: intense, addictive, sweet and painful, wildly beautiful. An emotional rollercoaster. I devoured every second of it in a day. Even though I'd just finished book 1 in the morning and had to leave for work afterwards. It was impossible to put down at that point.

Chloe Walsh really is a master in the task of making us fall in love with her characters, breaking our hearts in two with their scars and the battles their face, building relationships that set our standard so high, realistic life issues, plots that will keep us til the end of the book and make us run to read the next one.