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The Carter Girls: (Re-release) Official Series Part One.
This series is part one & two of the official Carter Girls. Total of five books in this particular series. The follow up behind the Carter Boys series. MUST READ The Carter Boys before reading this series. I cannot stress that enough. It's so much shit that goes on in this book lmao. Must read Carter Boys, and strongly suggest reading For the Love of ATL before anything.
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630 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 12, 2015
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Desiree M. Granger
36 books1,256 followersJust here to update this profile. I'm actually not 25 anymore but I'll be 30 next year haha. Still writing. Wow. Can't believe it. Current book I'm working on as I type this; Moon Child.
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September 24, 2025
It took me a while to finish this book because books with a lot of pages give me anxiety, but I’m glad I stuck with it. This book was MESSY af!!!!
May 23, 2021
Boys
Well I don't like Noelle no moe... who made the call tho. Petty.Jordyn forever fav. Only official Mrs. Carter.Don't care for Joy either.
Well I don't like Noelle no moe... who made the call tho. Petty.Jordyn forever fav. Only official Mrs. Carter.Don't care for Joy either.
September 9, 2020
Them Carter girls
These ladies were a mess. Olivia really ticked me off in the beginning. She was a straight drug addict and user. Meeting Andrew really changed her life for the better. I want her to apologize to Shiloh though.
Jordan left and showed Elijah what he was missing. He got his woman back and got right ring and all. I was so glad Jordyn beat Noelle's butt. It was well deserved all that mouth for nothing.
Noelle's true colors came out. I thought she was a good girl but Olivia peeped her out. Sleeping with Trent and spreading Shiloh's deep dark secrets. She a sack chaser.
Joy talks to darn much. I don't like her at all she act like Amari her child and she does want Shiloh. Anthony need to watch her.
Lastly my favorite Amari. I love her and Jeremy did her so wrong. It was so refreshing to see her and Shiloh's relationship blossom. They fit perfectly.
I have nothing to say about anyone else except the surprise at the end. I need more of that so on to the next part of the series.
These ladies were a mess. Olivia really ticked me off in the beginning. She was a straight drug addict and user. Meeting Andrew really changed her life for the better. I want her to apologize to Shiloh though.
Jordan left and showed Elijah what he was missing. He got his woman back and got right ring and all. I was so glad Jordyn beat Noelle's butt. It was well deserved all that mouth for nothing.
Noelle's true colors came out. I thought she was a good girl but Olivia peeped her out. Sleeping with Trent and spreading Shiloh's deep dark secrets. She a sack chaser.
Joy talks to darn much. I don't like her at all she act like Amari her child and she does want Shiloh. Anthony need to watch her.
Lastly my favorite Amari. I love her and Jeremy did her so wrong. It was so refreshing to see her and Shiloh's relationship blossom. They fit perfectly.
I have nothing to say about anyone else except the surprise at the end. I need more of that so on to the next part of the series.
December 28, 2024
I can’t believe I’m only halfway through this series.. my goodness!
October 8, 2024
Whew this book was so good!!
March 16, 2025
My favorite part in this book: She kept calling me a midnight hoe last night,” I told him as he laughed. “I don’t even get it,” I mumbled sarcastically, knowing dang well she was talking about my skin. “Maybe she’s saying you hoe around at midnight shawty,” Shiloh let out, coming to another red light as we waited in the busy Saturday afternoon traffic. Trying to make our way to Midtown. “Let me find out you fucking around on me at midnight.” I laughed as I looked at him. Reaching over to playfully pop him in the cheek as he flat out reached over just as fast, and popped me on the thigh. “Shiloh!” I laughed, attempting to hit him before just sitting back in the seat. Arms folding over my chest in defiance. “Bump you too then negro.” “Midnight hoe,” he said to himself before laughing uncontrollably. 😂😂😭
On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being I realized my car was stolen– 10, I won a Lamborghini Veneno (worth $4.5M).
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being I realized my car was stolen– 10, I won a Lamborghini Veneno (worth $4.5M).
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
September 14, 2022
Signs of a legendary storyteller
This book made me wish things on fictional people that a person committed to the body of work that I am should not wish upon people.
This book made me wish things on fictional people that a person committed to the body of work that I am should not wish upon people.
January 1, 2026
Noelle was hands down the messiest Carter girl, and honestly… it shocked me.
One of the biggest lessons in this book is learning when to let go. So much of the chaos stemmed from ego, and in the end, Noelle really played herself because of it. The way her story unfolded was genuinely sad.
Karma clearly does not exist in this book or so they thought!) because the amount of double-crossing going on was wild, especially Tyree’s messy self, moving with zero regard. Just talking and moving funny.
I will say, Olivia came a long way. I was equal parts embarrassed and intrigued by her persistence in securing her nerd bae like girl, the commitment was unmatched. She was not letting up at all.
Shiloh is still my favorite brother, period. He carried the weight of all his siblings burdens, and honestly, he deserves way more respect and appreciation than he got. I loved learning more about his background and connection with Amari, and watching the growth between them.
What took me out was how every time one of these girls said they were done or standing on business, they immediately did the complete opposite. They were weak in the knees and down bad. And the ones who seemed like they had a little sense? Yeah… they folded too.
If reality TV ain't messy enough for you I’d def recommend this one. It’s worth every 630 pages, whew!
One of the biggest lessons in this book is learning when to let go. So much of the chaos stemmed from ego, and in the end, Noelle really played herself because of it. The way her story unfolded was genuinely sad.
Karma clearly does not exist in this book or so they thought!) because the amount of double-crossing going on was wild, especially Tyree’s messy self, moving with zero regard. Just talking and moving funny.
I will say, Olivia came a long way. I was equal parts embarrassed and intrigued by her persistence in securing her nerd bae like girl, the commitment was unmatched. She was not letting up at all.
Shiloh is still my favorite brother, period. He carried the weight of all his siblings burdens, and honestly, he deserves way more respect and appreciation than he got. I loved learning more about his background and connection with Amari, and watching the growth between them.
What took me out was how every time one of these girls said they were done or standing on business, they immediately did the complete opposite. They were weak in the knees and down bad. And the ones who seemed like they had a little sense? Yeah… they folded too.
If reality TV ain't messy enough for you I’d def recommend this one. It’s worth every 630 pages, whew!
October 15, 2025
It took a while for me to get through this book but I'm so glad I finished it. Some parts stressed me out. I HATE Noelle with her insecure hating a**. All that classiness and she still single. Joy needs to get a life she worked my nerves. I loved the growth in Olivia she really made a turn for the best when she met Andrew. My girl Jordan went through hell but in the end, she is the first Mrs. Carter. Always gone be team Amari because people hate on her for her skin and she be so unbothered. Now on to part two to find out more about Willow.
October 6, 2024
Good Story, But A Bunch of Errors Once Again!
Story was good and entertaining like the last, I’ll give the author that. However, there’s alwaysssss sooooo many ERRORS, whether it be spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, incomplete sentences, misuse of words, etc.
It’s annoying, lol. Like, with this not being the first book that the author has written, one would think that these errors would reduce, if not cease to exist.
I also really wish that she would use better descriptive words instead of always saying “dumbly,” “grumpily” and “softly.” I can’t count how many times I read “I let out softly” or “I laughed softly” or “I smiled softly.” Like, omg. 😂 And the constant misuse of the commas drove me INSAAAANE, along with the constant describing Shiloh’s “low” eyes and the triplets “hazel” eyes. We GET it! Find another way to describe them, lol.
Something else I didn’t really care for was the whole “midnight hoe” thing and jokes about skin color they did w/Amari. I know that colorism is real, but the author did it in The Carter Boys book w/Jade. We get it already, they’re dark-skinned.
The Olivia + Andrew storyline was annoying, too. I could have done without it.
If the shoe were on the other foot, a woman would’ve pressed charges for the way that she constantly overstepped her boundaries and forced herself onto him. 🙄
But I noticed that a lot of the Carter characters kinda forced their way into a relationship b/c of their inability to take no for an answer: Trent w/Levii, Shiloh w/Amari, Olivia w/Andrew, Elijah w/Jordyn in the first book. It’s ridiculous, smh.
Story was good and entertaining like the last, I’ll give the author that. However, there’s alwaysssss sooooo many ERRORS, whether it be spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, incomplete sentences, misuse of words, etc.
It’s annoying, lol. Like, with this not being the first book that the author has written, one would think that these errors would reduce, if not cease to exist.
I also really wish that she would use better descriptive words instead of always saying “dumbly,” “grumpily” and “softly.” I can’t count how many times I read “I let out softly” or “I laughed softly” or “I smiled softly.” Like, omg. 😂 And the constant misuse of the commas drove me INSAAAANE, along with the constant describing Shiloh’s “low” eyes and the triplets “hazel” eyes. We GET it! Find another way to describe them, lol.
Something else I didn’t really care for was the whole “midnight hoe” thing and jokes about skin color they did w/Amari. I know that colorism is real, but the author did it in The Carter Boys book w/Jade. We get it already, they’re dark-skinned.
The Olivia + Andrew storyline was annoying, too. I could have done without it.
If the shoe were on the other foot, a woman would’ve pressed charges for the way that she constantly overstepped her boundaries and forced herself onto him. 🙄
But I noticed that a lot of the Carter characters kinda forced their way into a relationship b/c of their inability to take no for an answer: Trent w/Levii, Shiloh w/Amari, Olivia w/Andrew, Elijah w/Jordyn in the first book. It’s ridiculous, smh.
August 31, 2019
S### Just got REAL
Okay so Ms. Desiree has got me hooked these characters go there and them some. If you are looking for that series where you are feenin’ for the next installment and seeing the characters as real family and friends many sleepless nights trying to see what happens next. Then this series is it! I’m on to the next OOOWEE!
Okay so Ms. Desiree has got me hooked these characters go there and them some. If you are looking for that series where you are feenin’ for the next installment and seeing the characters as real family and friends many sleepless nights trying to see what happens next. Then this series is it! I’m on to the next OOOWEE!
October 8, 2019
Enjoyed full circle 👀
Am glad I got to read what happens to the sister and her getting it together. Now to see who the babies are once they are born. Looking at the family getting back to being family with all the additions included.
Am glad I got to read what happens to the sister and her getting it together. Now to see who the babies are once they are born. Looking at the family getting back to being family with all the additions included.
September 7, 2019
Aye
This book right here had me going through all my feelings. I wanted to literally die at certain points and also get into fights. I don't know if I have enough stomach fortitude to read the next book. If you haven't read anything from this also yet ...what are you waiting for
This book right here had me going through all my feelings. I wanted to literally die at certain points and also get into fights. I don't know if I have enough stomach fortitude to read the next book. If you haven't read anything from this also yet ...what are you waiting for
April 1, 2024
Everywhere
This book was too much at times…way too lengthy and way too many characters….I was only interested in the original characters…Trent is still not a fan favorite of mine…I’m not ok with Jeremy using the N-word unless he comes out as mixed like Andrew…
This book was too much at times…way too lengthy and way too many characters….I was only interested in the original characters…Trent is still not a fan favorite of mine…I’m not ok with Jeremy using the N-word unless he comes out as mixed like Andrew…
August 2, 2024
ehh
The switch-up with Noelle was too far-fetched. The woman who moved a stranger into her parent's home. Paid for her Dr appointment and was a church-going virgin, but changed that drastically in months..
The switch-up with Noelle was too far-fetched. The woman who moved a stranger into her parent's home. Paid for her Dr appointment and was a church-going virgin, but changed that drastically in months..
November 19, 2019
A Nice Read
This book kept my interest. I'm glad it was re-released. I can't wait for the next one. I need to know what happened.
This book kept my interest. I'm glad it was re-released. I can't wait for the next one. I need to know what happened.
February 5, 2022
If you thought the Carter Boys were something, the Carter Women had me shooketh! Behind every Carter man is a tough, loving, and strong-willed woman.
December 1, 2023
I love this world!!!
March 13, 2025
Check Content Warnings
January 14, 2026
This was a very heavy read for me, I would definitely check your triggers before reading.
I felt every emotion reading this book, the multiple POV really bring a depth to the story.
Shiloh- he is carrying so much trauma I can’t even imagine being in his shoes, he might not have made the best decision but I truly believe he loves and just wants to protect and give the best he can to his siblings. They see his protection as control. I’m so happy amiri came back in Carter girls. When I first read about Noelle I kept thinking she reminds me of Amiri and now I know why lol. Noelle is a loser on everything. She lame as hell for what she did and I’m glad Shiloh wasn’t deeply in love with her to begin with.
Anthony- I don’t like him, he lame as hell for that stunt he pulled in joy and Joy lame for taking him back, she a stunt queen. They lame ass deserves each other.
Jaheim- Jaheim annoying as hell lol but he definitely gets brownie points for still Helping Tia even though then Trent’s kids 🤣 and Tia grew on me. She was a big hater but she wasn’t wrong for feeling a way about the (switch). She grew up quick and had great character development.
Trent and Elijah- Trent is a H O E, he gone run into to right one!! Nigga hot shot and still playing a dangerous game.
Elijah is a horrible person idc. I hate him, Jordyn can do so much better. I just feel like she settled for him.
Talin- He the only one with sense
Ontrell- he’s a wild card idk what to think about him. I don’t think I hit enough POvs to really get a real opinion of him, but I don’t like Tyree, the messiest B*tch you know is always a man. He run his mouth too much.
Olivia- what Andrew say? “crazy Broad” cause she got some screws loose for sure.
I felt every emotion reading this book, the multiple POV really bring a depth to the story.
Shiloh- he is carrying so much trauma I can’t even imagine being in his shoes, he might not have made the best decision but I truly believe he loves and just wants to protect and give the best he can to his siblings. They see his protection as control. I’m so happy amiri came back in Carter girls. When I first read about Noelle I kept thinking she reminds me of Amiri and now I know why lol. Noelle is a loser on everything. She lame as hell for what she did and I’m glad Shiloh wasn’t deeply in love with her to begin with.
Anthony- I don’t like him, he lame as hell for that stunt he pulled in joy and Joy lame for taking him back, she a stunt queen. They lame ass deserves each other.
Jaheim- Jaheim annoying as hell lol but he definitely gets brownie points for still Helping Tia even though then Trent’s kids 🤣 and Tia grew on me. She was a big hater but she wasn’t wrong for feeling a way about the (switch). She grew up quick and had great character development.
Trent and Elijah- Trent is a H O E, he gone run into to right one!! Nigga hot shot and still playing a dangerous game.
Elijah is a horrible person idc. I hate him, Jordyn can do so much better. I just feel like she settled for him.
Talin- He the only one with sense
Ontrell- he’s a wild card idk what to think about him. I don’t think I hit enough POvs to really get a real opinion of him, but I don’t like Tyree, the messiest B*tch you know is always a man. He run his mouth too much.
Olivia- what Andrew say? “crazy Broad” cause she got some screws loose for sure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2026
I just finished The Carter Girls Part One and whew… this book took everything up a notch. The emotions in this one were HEAVY. I was irritated, confused, questioning everybody’s decisions — like why are y’all like this?! 😭 But at the same time, I can see the character development starting to happen, and I love that. It’s like things are getting deeper and more layered with every chapter.
Olivia surprised me the most. I actually really like her. She had me laughing so hard at her antics, but underneath all that I feel like she’s misjudged and misunderstood. She’s still healing, and I really want to see her keep moving forward — especially with Andrew. I like him for her. He feels steady in a way she needs.
Now… the rest of these Carters are testing my patience 😂
Jordyn — I love her down, but her choices have me side-eyeing her hard.
Elijah — I genuinely don’t know whether to hate him or like him right now. He’s complicated in the most frustrating way.
Trent — he’s actually growing on me. It feels like he’s finally trying to mature and step into accountability, which I didn’t expect.
This book is still messy, chaotic, toxic, and full of emotional turmoil — but it’s also about love, growth, and deep self-discovery. And honestly? That’s what keeps me hooked.
On to Part 3 because I NEED to know what happens next.
Olivia surprised me the most. I actually really like her. She had me laughing so hard at her antics, but underneath all that I feel like she’s misjudged and misunderstood. She’s still healing, and I really want to see her keep moving forward — especially with Andrew. I like him for her. He feels steady in a way she needs.
Now… the rest of these Carters are testing my patience 😂
Jordyn — I love her down, but her choices have me side-eyeing her hard.
Elijah — I genuinely don’t know whether to hate him or like him right now. He’s complicated in the most frustrating way.
Trent — he’s actually growing on me. It feels like he’s finally trying to mature and step into accountability, which I didn’t expect.
This book is still messy, chaotic, toxic, and full of emotional turmoil — but it’s also about love, growth, and deep self-discovery. And honestly? That’s what keeps me hooked.
On to Part 3 because I NEED to know what happens next.
September 14, 2025
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS! Anything you can think of as being a trigger is in this book, so proceed w/Caution. MUST READ- 4 the Love of ATL first to understand this book.
Now, this was thee MOST TOXIC ass book I have ever read this far! I don’t even know how to articulate how toxic this book was! The most frustrating was the blatant colorism and stereotyping of gay folks. But yet…I could NOT put this down, I mean eyes burning to the weee hours of the morning.
Noelle disappointed me the most, still love Shiloh, Tyree is the cause of all things!
Just be prepared if you’re gonna read this book!
Not sure why there is such an editing issue still as this was a “re-release” it truly keeps the book from becoming a 5! On to Carter Girls part 2!
Now, this was thee MOST TOXIC ass book I have ever read this far! I don’t even know how to articulate how toxic this book was! The most frustrating was the blatant colorism and stereotyping of gay folks. But yet…I could NOT put this down, I mean eyes burning to the weee hours of the morning.
Noelle disappointed me the most, still love Shiloh, Tyree is the cause of all things!
Just be prepared if you’re gonna read this book!
Not sure why there is such an editing issue still as this was a “re-release” it truly keeps the book from becoming a 5! On to Carter Girls part 2!
July 25, 2021
Ok, for this to be a re-release, the grammatical errors were horrible! I had to re-read sentences several times just to comprehend what was being said. The storyline was great, but the errors made me rate the book with 3 stars.
Trent/Noelle/Levii-nothing major here. I liked Trent with Jade. He seemed to have more spunk with her.
Elijah/Jordynn-glad he got himself together. I like them.
Olivia/Andrew-I LIKED THEM!
Shiloh/Noelle/Amari-I LIKE AMARI FOR SHILOH!
Anthony/Joy-nothing major here. Next
Ontrell/Tyree/Willow-Tyree got exactly what he deserved. I want to see where Ontrell and Willow are going.
Taylin needs a story. We don't know much about him.
Trent/Noelle/Levii-nothing major here. I liked Trent with Jade. He seemed to have more spunk with her.
Elijah/Jordynn-glad he got himself together. I like them.
Olivia/Andrew-I LIKED THEM!
Shiloh/Noelle/Amari-I LIKE AMARI FOR SHILOH!
Anthony/Joy-nothing major here. Next
Ontrell/Tyree/Willow-Tyree got exactly what he deserved. I want to see where Ontrell and Willow are going.
Taylin needs a story. We don't know much about him.
February 3, 2022
Must Read!!! Again and Again!!!
I really enjoyed this whole series!! I love Desiree's writing style and the books just keep you interested the whole time you'r
e reading. No boring parts at all. And I love e how each part the you're reading reveals another part for another character so it really builds suspense and keeps your wide open. Also so damn funny!! These books will keep you laughing cause the characters stay cracking on each other. Love it!! Second time reading!! Can't wait till more future books for 2022!!
I really enjoyed this whole series!! I love Desiree's writing style and the books just keep you interested the whole time you'r
e reading. No boring parts at all. And I love e how each part the you're reading reveals another part for another character so it really builds suspense and keeps your wide open. Also so damn funny!! These books will keep you laughing cause the characters stay cracking on each other. Love it!! Second time reading!! Can't wait till more future books for 2022!!
November 7, 2025
Choke hold
This book, matter of fact ever since I read Maggie Grey this author has had me in a chokehold. I'm making my way through the catalog because at this point I'm obsessed. I'm going to tell you who I don't like. Tiffany, Tyree,Noelle, Joy, yes Joy. It's something about her I don't like. I think so far I don't care for Trent, Eli, Anthony or Jeremy. Read the books to find out why. 💕💕
This book, matter of fact ever since I read Maggie Grey this author has had me in a chokehold. I'm making my way through the catalog because at this point I'm obsessed. I'm going to tell you who I don't like. Tiffany, Tyree,Noelle, Joy, yes Joy. It's something about her I don't like. I think so far I don't care for Trent, Eli, Anthony or Jeremy. Read the books to find out why. 💕💕
December 15, 2025
Amari is my girl!!! Joy, I DO NOT LIKE! Noelle, can exit stage left please. Olivia was a wild card but I'm here for her!
(Shiloh is going to be the one to make me cry...ugh the feels, but I officially have a soft spot for him)
I know I said I wanted to save Trent (still love him) but I want to DRAG and humble him! He'd going to meet his match, I just know it. Elijah, ok I'm starting to like him more. Tyree, I don't like you anymore. Like at ALL!
All in all, LOVE IT!
(Shiloh is going to be the one to make me cry...ugh the feels, but I officially have a soft spot for him)
I know I said I wanted to save Trent (still love him) but I want to DRAG and humble him! He'd going to meet his match, I just know it. Elijah, ok I'm starting to like him more. Tyree, I don't like you anymore. Like at ALL!
All in all, LOVE IT!
June 23, 2020
Them Carter Girls are ruthless!!
I thought the Carter Boys were a mess. These women take the cake. That same Noelle wasn't sh** . Tyree got exactly what he deserves. I happy my fav Shiloh got his girl Amari, they're too cute together. On the next read. Hopefully I can get some work done, acting like I haven't read this series before. Lol!!!
I thought the Carter Boys were a mess. These women take the cake. That same Noelle wasn't sh** . Tyree got exactly what he deserves. I happy my fav Shiloh got his girl Amari, they're too cute together. On the next read. Hopefully I can get some work done, acting like I haven't read this series before. Lol!!!
October 25, 2021
The Plot Thickens
At this point, I’m just in too deep to stop reading. This book was filled with so much. I’m glad I found out about the series after all of the books have been released or I would have been upset. So many severest, so much toxicity, so much distinction…yet, intriguing. It’s like the guilty pleasure of watching a little bit of ratchet tv.
At this point, I’m just in too deep to stop reading. This book was filled with so much. I’m glad I found out about the series after all of the books have been released or I would have been upset. So many severest, so much toxicity, so much distinction…yet, intriguing. It’s like the guilty pleasure of watching a little bit of ratchet tv.
March 12, 2026
Even tho it was a continuation of The Carter Boys, it was way better in my opinion. ALL of these books need trigger warnings BAD. Love me some Jordyn & Amari. Noelle tho? SMFH. Trent needs his ass beat. Elijah needs to be in jail. Olivia, chile. Poor damn Andrew smh. Don’t feel one bit of bad for Tyree. I do not like Joy omgggg, can’t stand her. The book is just bare mix up fr.
October 24, 2018
Love the Carter family!
Love reading about this family Shiloh and Amari are my favorite couple, Joy is very nosey she need to stay in her place, Shiloh right to disrespect her, Amari take too long to check her friend👌🏾
Love reading about this family Shiloh and Amari are my favorite couple, Joy is very nosey she need to stay in her place, Shiloh right to disrespect her, Amari take too long to check her friend👌🏾
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