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Carter Kids #5
Inevitable
If two people are truly meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back to each other's arms.
It is a prerequisite of love.
It is inevitable… Right?
Then why does it feel so wrong?
Why is my heart pulling me in another direction?
Why do I feel so lost?
So utterly broken…
On paper, Hope Carter has the perfect life.
With her devoted family behind her, a thriving career in publishing, and her long-lost husband by her side, it looks like Hope has finally attained everything she sought after in life.
On paper, she is the quintessential it girl.
But that's on paper.
And what's written on paper can be misleading.
Sometimes, when you take a closer look and read inside the lines, the lies on the page appear…
How long can she keep up appearances?
How far will she go to keep her family safe?
How much does she really know about herself?
It's Hope's turn to talk in Inevitable, the fifth book in the Carter Kids series.
****** Warning ******
Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its explicit content, bad language, violent and graphic sexual content, Inevitable (Carter Kids #5) is recommended for readers of eighteen years and above.
It is a prerequisite of love.
It is inevitable… Right?
Then why does it feel so wrong?
Why is my heart pulling me in another direction?
Why do I feel so lost?
So utterly broken…
On paper, Hope Carter has the perfect life.
With her devoted family behind her, a thriving career in publishing, and her long-lost husband by her side, it looks like Hope has finally attained everything she sought after in life.
On paper, she is the quintessential it girl.
But that's on paper.
And what's written on paper can be misleading.
Sometimes, when you take a closer look and read inside the lines, the lies on the page appear…
How long can she keep up appearances?
How far will she go to keep her family safe?
How much does she really know about herself?
It's Hope's turn to talk in Inevitable, the fifth book in the Carter Kids series.
****** Warning ******
Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its explicit content, bad language, violent and graphic sexual content, Inevitable (Carter Kids #5) is recommended for readers of eighteen years and above.
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Chloe Walsh
62 books32.1k followersChloe 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.
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December 18, 2018
Arghhhgghhh Chloe Walsh! I hate you! I love you!
OK so I know at the end of her last stand alone book I begged for another and wanted a series well this time I can't wait for another! I need answers now!!! 😂 😂
OK so we are on book five of Carter kids and book 10 of the overall Carter series and it just keeps getting better. I'm not kidding every time I think I have a favourite Chloe blows me away with another. I think this may actually be my favourite this time though. (well until I reread them all again!)
So I loved this book it had everything you needed:
Kyle and Lee were back
The triplets were in there
Noah and teegan are involved
What else could you ask for?!!
The best love triangle ever that's what and you get it!
So the infamous Jordan is back wanting his wife after a seven year absence, just as Hope is considering taking a chance on Lucky, the only man who has turned her head since Jordan left.
Now we all know that poor Jordan had his reasons to leave but will his demons be kept at bay allowing him and Hope to have a life together or will they alone with the just as awful annabel destroy the young lovers.
Hope has only ever loved Jordan, she has since she was four, but now he's back and she is determined they will have a love like her parents but at what cost to her and her happiness?
Then we have Lucky, the man who served 11 years in jail for killing the man who raped and killed his first love.
The difference between the men is poles apart both are broken, they both had regrets, they both love Hope but it's how the deal with that that is the big difference is how those men deal with it!
Anyway this is a little spoiler you do not find out who gets the girl if at all as Chloe leaves you hanging with one hell of a cliffhanger!
I loved it every part - well except the part where I still don't have answer!
PS you need to read this series in order as a few ghosts come back from the past..
OK so I know at the end of her last stand alone book I begged for another and wanted a series well this time I can't wait for another! I need answers now!!! 😂 😂
OK so we are on book five of Carter kids and book 10 of the overall Carter series and it just keeps getting better. I'm not kidding every time I think I have a favourite Chloe blows me away with another. I think this may actually be my favourite this time though. (well until I reread them all again!)
So I loved this book it had everything you needed:
Kyle and Lee were back
The triplets were in there
Noah and teegan are involved
What else could you ask for?!!
The best love triangle ever that's what and you get it!
So the infamous Jordan is back wanting his wife after a seven year absence, just as Hope is considering taking a chance on Lucky, the only man who has turned her head since Jordan left.
Now we all know that poor Jordan had his reasons to leave but will his demons be kept at bay allowing him and Hope to have a life together or will they alone with the just as awful annabel destroy the young lovers.
Hope has only ever loved Jordan, she has since she was four, but now he's back and she is determined they will have a love like her parents but at what cost to her and her happiness?
Then we have Lucky, the man who served 11 years in jail for killing the man who raped and killed his first love.
The difference between the men is poles apart both are broken, they both had regrets, they both love Hope but it's how the deal with that that is the big difference is how those men deal with it!
Anyway this is a little spoiler you do not find out who gets the girl if at all as Chloe leaves you hanging with one hell of a cliffhanger!
I loved it every part - well except the part where I still don't have answer!
PS you need to read this series in order as a few ghosts come back from the past..
June 7, 2025
3.5 want het einde was echt wel goed (het begin alleen vrij saai en eentonig en blehg)
October 10, 2017
Another great book by Chloe
What can I say Chloe has done it again, I swear she keeps getting better and better.
This book follows Hope's journey and boy what a journey it is.
There is twists and turns all over the place and if you have read the other books in the series you might start off thinking one was then completely change your mind come the end.
I laughed and cried with this story and I feel so invested in these people that I can't stop thinking about them.
I can't wait for the next book, well done Chloe you have done a great job
What can I say Chloe has done it again, I swear she keeps getting better and better.
This book follows Hope's journey and boy what a journey it is.
There is twists and turns all over the place and if you have read the other books in the series you might start off thinking one was then completely change your mind come the end.
I laughed and cried with this story and I feel so invested in these people that I can't stop thinking about them.
I can't wait for the next book, well done Chloe you have done a great job
October 10, 2017
Speachless. ...
... just speachless. ... I loved the book and it's just up there on the throne with treacherous.
The flow the writing the characters. .. just wow... I'm just sitting here blinking trying to process it all and I'm just so happy that Chloe Walsh isn't a standalone kind of gal 😀
Please please please make inevitable into another series of at least 4 books 😀
Read it! Enjoy it! Consume it!
Well done Chloe well done!
... just speachless. ... I loved the book and it's just up there on the throne with treacherous.
The flow the writing the characters. .. just wow... I'm just sitting here blinking trying to process it all and I'm just so happy that Chloe Walsh isn't a standalone kind of gal 😀
Please please please make inevitable into another series of at least 4 books 😀
Read it! Enjoy it! Consume it!
Well done Chloe well done!
October 9, 2017
Wonderful
I loved it I was do excited for this book. I loved it I didn't know how I would cause I though I automatically wanted her to get with Jordan. But I fell in love with lucky so much
I loved it I was do excited for this book. I loved it I didn't know how I would cause I though I automatically wanted her to get with Jordan. But I fell in love with lucky so much
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October 8, 2017I just need this book like right now!
This author is a genius! Hotness, great writing, everything that keeps me to the end of the book and it's not easy! I have DNF-ed so many books lately that I thought I have to change genre for suspense maybe. And there it is Baaam!
This author is a genius! Hotness, great writing, everything that keeps me to the end of the book and it's not easy! I have DNF-ed so many books lately that I thought I have to change genre for suspense maybe. And there it is Baaam!
May 1, 2022
Author did Jordan dirty. After previous books had alluded to Hope and Jordan...and then this shite?
Not fucking happy.
Not fucking happy.
March 26, 2025
5 ⭐️ for Hope and Lucky.
October 11, 2017
Absolutely Loved this one.
This book was worth all the anxiety leading up to its release, I was so nervous about it I'm not going to lie. I think this one has been my most anticipated release of Chloes.
What a complicated tale it is.... it has it all, friendships, love, loyalty, passion, heartache, and the inevitable struggles along the way. I absolutely loved reading this it ticked ALL my boxes.
You can't help but get swept along in the lives of Hope, Jordan and Lucky. I loved all these characters for very different reasons.
However I wanted to shake, scream and slap them whilst reading this. Which is a good thing because it means I felt an emotional connection to them when I read their story.
This book will keep you turning pages from the beginning. I think the Author did a fantastic job with this story it was believable and just amazing to read. I'm so excited for the next part because that ending OMFG!!! I nearly peeded my pants.
Actually when I think about it the anticipation for the next part may well finish me off. It can't come soon enough. 💗
This book was worth all the anxiety leading up to its release, I was so nervous about it I'm not going to lie. I think this one has been my most anticipated release of Chloes.
What a complicated tale it is.... it has it all, friendships, love, loyalty, passion, heartache, and the inevitable struggles along the way. I absolutely loved reading this it ticked ALL my boxes.
You can't help but get swept along in the lives of Hope, Jordan and Lucky. I loved all these characters for very different reasons.
However I wanted to shake, scream and slap them whilst reading this. Which is a good thing because it means I felt an emotional connection to them when I read their story.
This book will keep you turning pages from the beginning. I think the Author did a fantastic job with this story it was believable and just amazing to read. I'm so excited for the next part because that ending OMFG!!! I nearly peeded my pants.
Actually when I think about it the anticipation for the next part may well finish me off. It can't come soon enough. 💗
October 16, 2025
"Bull-fucking-shit, Hope
Carter. I challenge you and you love it. You're alive when you're with me.
You're happy when you're with me. And sure, you might hate the fact that
you fucking love how I make you feel, but it doesn’t change anything."
Carter. I challenge you and you love it. You're alive when you're with me.
You're happy when you're with me. And sure, you might hate the fact that
you fucking love how I make you feel, but it doesn’t change anything."
October 5, 2018
Blindingly Emotive & Beautifully Broken!!💔😭🔪
This is finally Hope Carter's story, well part of it anyway!! Huge cliffhanger ending so I'm glad I waited to read it until the next book was out! Lol
I don't have too much to say as it'll be to easy to write spoilers so here goes:
Jordan returns for Hope, they're both broken by his past. I don't think either realises the extent of the others damage though!!😳 Hunter is still around and offering friendship or more if she wants to leave her marriage!😱
3 screwed up people, damaged by circumstances & life. 2 men in love with the same woman & she's probably in love with both men too. Somehow I can't see a mfm happy place being found for these three though 😕👎 Its going to be painful, brutal & explosive!!😭 They each deserve happiness & love but just maybe not together!!😢
I'll be starting book #6 Altered, immediately! God I hope there's a HEA for these 3 because they deserve it!!💙💝💙
Debbie,1970,UK
This is finally Hope Carter's story, well part of it anyway!! Huge cliffhanger ending so I'm glad I waited to read it until the next book was out! Lol
I don't have too much to say as it'll be to easy to write spoilers so here goes:
Jordan returns for Hope, they're both broken by his past. I don't think either realises the extent of the others damage though!!😳 Hunter is still around and offering friendship or more if she wants to leave her marriage!😱
3 screwed up people, damaged by circumstances & life. 2 men in love with the same woman & she's probably in love with both men too. Somehow I can't see a mfm happy place being found for these three though 😕👎 Its going to be painful, brutal & explosive!!😭 They each deserve happiness & love but just maybe not together!!😢
I'll be starting book #6 Altered, immediately! God I hope there's a HEA for these 3 because they deserve it!!💙💝💙
Debbie,1970,UK
October 13, 2017
This book reminded me of why I fell in love with Chloe's writing and these characters. It's like OG Chloe Walsh and as a fan of her books and this series, I could not have been happier. The Carter Kids Series needs to be read in order and I highly recommend reading the Broken Series before that. I don't want to give much away so this review will be short, but I will say there were times I wanted to reach through the pages and smack some sense into Hope! In true Chloe fashion, this book is to be continued....and I cannot wait! Read these books! You will enjoy them...it's inevitable.
June 22, 2020
This book pissed me off. We met Jordan when he was younger. Then him and Hope have this great love story.. THEN he gets this disgusting future??? Hope acts as if she is a saint, claiming she's "stuck". WTF did I just read?? This book was disgusting. I was waiting so long for Hope and Jordan's book. Maybe I was expecting too much because i loved the Broken series so much. Hopefully the Carter's kids series will be a lot better. Unless one of them gets molested, then no thanks. Also, I know there is a trigger warning, but this was too much for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2017
Amazing! I would highly recommend this book. I love Chloe's books and this one was beyond what I had hoped for. She touches on the whole Carter clan which is full of twists and turns. Nail biting stuff. Love it!
October 12, 2017
Wow
Absolutely fantastic Chloe Walsh, where to start, I can't put into words how great this books was. Along with all chloess other books this one really stands out. Think hope really belongs with lucky, but also hope Jordan gets his happy ever after
Absolutely fantastic Chloe Walsh, where to start, I can't put into words how great this books was. Along with all chloess other books this one really stands out. Think hope really belongs with lucky, but also hope Jordan gets his happy ever after
June 25, 2023
Hunter and Hope are made for each other. This book left me speechless. I love that Noah and Teagan are still an important part of this book like the rest of the series!
October 2, 2018
Ahhh!!
I can say that I loved it!! I've been waiting for this book for idk how long know, and I experienced too many emotions for a Monday night. Let's just say my head is about to hit my desk this (Tuesday) morning.
I really have a mix of emotions. I felt bad for Jordan and hated him in equal measures. I really disliked Annabelle and for some reason I just don't trust her. Lucky, he's the man of my dreams, I really have nothing bad to say about him. He's probably my favorite character in this series.
I wished that I didn't have to wait for the next one. Seriously, I wish this one was Hopes whole story bc I don't know how much longer I can take this anxiety. Crossing my fingers it's only one more book for Hope and it doesn't get dragged out like Teagan and Noah's books, bc as much as love those, it was too much. I'm hoping for new books, with different characters- and honestly, if it wasn't Chloe Walsh, I'd have already moved on. I just can't do it, though. She sucks me back in 😐🙂 ❤️!
I can say that I loved it!! I've been waiting for this book for idk how long know, and I experienced too many emotions for a Monday night. Let's just say my head is about to hit my desk this (Tuesday) morning.
I really have a mix of emotions. I felt bad for Jordan and hated him in equal measures. I really disliked Annabelle and for some reason I just don't trust her. Lucky, he's the man of my dreams, I really have nothing bad to say about him. He's probably my favorite character in this series.
I wished that I didn't have to wait for the next one. Seriously, I wish this one was Hopes whole story bc I don't know how much longer I can take this anxiety. Crossing my fingers it's only one more book for Hope and it doesn't get dragged out like Teagan and Noah's books, bc as much as love those, it was too much. I'm hoping for new books, with different characters- and honestly, if it wasn't Chloe Walsh, I'd have already moved on. I just can't do it, though. She sucks me back in 😐🙂 ❤️!
October 13, 2017
If I could give 10 stars I would. I do not know how Chloe does it, put so much emotion behind a book.
She has managed to rip my heart out, stamp all over it and then beginning taping it up. When you spend a whole train journey reading a book with ears phone in only to realise when you get off the train you had no music playing and never noticed because you were so engrossed shows how good a book this is....did it have the answers I wanted, not totally but hell I'm not complaining I will wait for the follow-up and pray that does...I cannot even be disappointed that the book finished unexpectedly it is too DAMN GOOD...
She has managed to rip my heart out, stamp all over it and then beginning taping it up. When you spend a whole train journey reading a book with ears phone in only to realise when you get off the train you had no music playing and never noticed because you were so engrossed shows how good a book this is....did it have the answers I wanted, not totally but hell I'm not complaining I will wait for the follow-up and pray that does...I cannot even be disappointed that the book finished unexpectedly it is too DAMN GOOD...
October 12, 2017
You broke me Chloe!
Speechless! Gah, urgh, argh.....where are my words? You stole all the words in the world for this book I swear! Wow what a rollercoaster of a ride. I'm not good at reviews, never know what to write but I LOVED this book. With every release, your characters, story lines and plot twists are just getting better and better, your writing just keeps going up another notch. Maturing like the best fecking vintage wine.... and THIS one? This one broke me because it's the best one yet! I know which team I'm on and can't wait for the next instalment. Roll on 2018!
Speechless! Gah, urgh, argh.....where are my words? You stole all the words in the world for this book I swear! Wow what a rollercoaster of a ride. I'm not good at reviews, never know what to write but I LOVED this book. With every release, your characters, story lines and plot twists are just getting better and better, your writing just keeps going up another notch. Maturing like the best fecking vintage wine.... and THIS one? This one broke me because it's the best one yet! I know which team I'm on and can't wait for the next instalment. Roll on 2018!
October 11, 2017
Pass the tissues
Be were may contain spoilers well what a frigging story ok its heart wrenching the whole way through I was a mess an i had to right to Chloe in the middle of it at 11 at night I was heart broken for hope even tho I felt sorry for Jordan him pushing her away like that what is the poor girl to do she's tryed her best and she disevers lucky lucky deserves her an Jordan poor man needs to get serious help but hope isn't it can't believe I have too wait till next year for the next installment what a book an even made me go back in time to Lee an kyles book gosh tear jerker or what 😢😢
Be were may contain spoilers well what a frigging story ok its heart wrenching the whole way through I was a mess an i had to right to Chloe in the middle of it at 11 at night I was heart broken for hope even tho I felt sorry for Jordan him pushing her away like that what is the poor girl to do she's tryed her best and she disevers lucky lucky deserves her an Jordan poor man needs to get serious help but hope isn't it can't believe I have too wait till next year for the next installment what a book an even made me go back in time to Lee an kyles book gosh tear jerker or what 😢😢
December 20, 2024
“There she is”
“I’ve missed this version of you”
“What version of me”
“The real you”
“I just want someone to love me”
“Someone already does🥹
HUNTERR 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
You will be begging on your hands & knees for him I promise you 🫣
Hope I wanna STRANGLE YOUUU. He would hang the moon for you & Jordan could never and would never.
Open those beautiful eyes “sweetheart” 😭😭
“I’ve missed this version of you”
“What version of me”
“The real you”
“I just want someone to love me”
“Someone already does🥹
HUNTERR 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
You will be begging on your hands & knees for him I promise you 🫣
Hope I wanna STRANGLE YOUUU. He would hang the moon for you & Jordan could never and would never.
Open those beautiful eyes “sweetheart” 😭😭
November 19, 2025
Finally got to the book I was waiting for since the beginning of this series and it did not disappoint. The angst and yearning in this book are sometimes too much but I ate this up. You can't help but root for Hunter but also feel horrible for Jordan. Now on to the next one...
October 12, 2017
I won’t give away anything in the book, but I will say ‘YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK’.
Well done Chloe.
Well done Chloe.
January 12, 2025
Again binged. Love them so much it hurts.
November 12, 2024
3.5⭐️
Ok, so I really waited for this book and I’m happy I’ve finally reached him. I won’t lie, I don’t like love triangles and some parts were super frustrating. I absolutely despise Jordan- the way he treats Hope is unacceptable! not just as his wife, but as a human being. And I understand he’s been through things, but he showed he can act way better with other female friends (aka Annabel). So, if he wanted to he could, he just doesn’t want to make an effort for Hope. Obviously I’m team Hunter all the way, he’s so right for her. Hopefully they gonna end up together❤️🩹😤
Format:📓
Ok, so I really waited for this book and I’m happy I’ve finally reached him. I won’t lie, I don’t like love triangles and some parts were super frustrating. I absolutely despise Jordan- the way he treats Hope is unacceptable! not just as his wife, but as a human being. And I understand he’s been through things, but he showed he can act way better with other female friends (aka Annabel). So, if he wanted to he could, he just doesn’t want to make an effort for Hope. Obviously I’m team Hunter all the way, he’s so right for her. Hopefully they gonna end up together❤️🩹😤
Format:📓
October 9, 2017
Oh my goodness!!!
All i can say is totally team Hunter at this point!
I was so disappointed in Jordan... i cant imagine how that is for someone to deal with what he dealt with, but you don't bring someone back in your life if you can never give them the love the deserve...
All i can say is totally team Hunter at this point!
I was so disappointed in Jordan... i cant imagine how that is for someone to deal with what he dealt with, but you don't bring someone back in your life if you can never give them the love the deserve...
October 9, 2017
Chloe Walsh Never Disappoints
Oh my damn, I have seemingly waited an eternity for Hope's story. Chloe, you're an amazing storyteller. This book did not disappoint. I'm super sad I didn't pace myself while reading Inevitable and now I must wait for the next book. Haha!
Oh my damn, I have seemingly waited an eternity for Hope's story. Chloe, you're an amazing storyteller. This book did not disappoint. I'm super sad I didn't pace myself while reading Inevitable and now I must wait for the next book. Haha!
October 9, 2017
Omg!!!!
I love this book,been waiting for it for ages but the wait was sooooo worth it...Can not wait for 2018..Well done Chloe,another amazing book xxxxx
I love this book,been waiting for it for ages but the wait was sooooo worth it...Can not wait for 2018..Well done Chloe,another amazing book xxxxx
October 9, 2017
AMAZING
I loved this book! One of my faves to date! Roll on 2018 because I'm in desperate need to know what happens next!
I loved this book! One of my faves to date! Roll on 2018 because I'm in desperate need to know what happens next!
October 9, 2017
Brilliant
Amazing as always chloe !! Absolutely loved it, what a journey you took us on! Can't wait for the next installment
Amazing as always chloe !! Absolutely loved it, what a journey you took us on! Can't wait for the next installment
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