Carter House Girls Books in Order

A housemate's return after disappearing unsettles the girls at Carter House, just as the homecoming queen contest intensifies. Rivalry divides friends and roommates, testing their loyalties and leaving each girl to confront how ambition affects their shared life.

After her mother's death, DJ moves in with her grandmother, a retired fashion model who opens a boarding home for teenage girls. Six distinct personalities, dating and school pressures make adjusting to Carter House far more complicated than sharing an address.

Romantic rivalry unsettles the Carter House when Taylor pursues Bradford, the popular athlete dating Rhiannon. As the girls navigate jealousy, hurt feelings, and their own hopes for boyfriends, their relationships under one roof face new strains.

Mrs. Carter takes the girls to a luxurious Vermont ski lodge, unaware that Taylor has invited boys along. With their chaperone distracted by General Harding, the weekend becomes a test of judgment, responsibility, and faith.

DJ joins Taylor in Las Vegas for Christmas break, expecting a relaxing visit while Taylor's mother performs. Taylor and Eliza's escalating parties leave DJ overwhelmed and worried that her friend needs more help than she can provide.

The Carter House girls prepare for New York's Spring Fashion Week under Mrs. Carter's demanding supervision. Competition over clothes, attention, and boys intensifies, turning an exciting opportunity into a test of their friendships and personal struggles.

The Carter House girls head to Florida for spring break, but nearby boys disrupt their quiet plans. While Taylor tries to maintain her sobriety, Eliza's attempts to regain Harry's attention lead to partying and a worrying disappearance.

As graduation approaches, the Carter House girls face college decisions, prom rivalries, and troubled relationships. Mrs. Carter’s Mother’s Day fashion show adds fresh tension, leaving the girls to decide which friendships they can carry into the future.