Ally Carter

Ally Carter is a bestselling American author, well-known for her chick lit novels aimed at both adult and young adult readers. She has penned several successful series, including the Gallagher Girls series, Heist Society series, and the Cheating at Solitaire duology. Ally's love for writing began while she was attending Oklahoma State University and Cornell University, where she studied agricultural economics before switching careers to become a writer.

Carter has gained recognition as one of the most successful writers of Young Adult literature today, with her books appearing on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal. Her novels have been published in over 20 countries, showcasing her global appeal. Ally's writing style is characterized by fast-paced, high-energy narratives that captivate readers of all ages. Her boarding school settings serve as the perfect backdrop for her fun, flirty, and engaging stories that teens adore.

In addition to her popular Gallagher Girls and Heist Society series, Ally has also written the Embassy Row series and the Cheating at Solitaire duology. She has expanded her reach to younger readers with the Winterborne Home series. Her books, published in over twenty languages, have garnered international acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Cheating At Solitaire Books
# Title Year
1 Cheating at Solitaire 2005
2 Learning to Play Gin 2006
Gallagher Girls Books
# Title Year
1 I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You 2006
2 Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy 2007
3 Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover 2009
4 Only the Good Spy Young 2010
5 Out of Sight, Out of Time 2012
6 United We Spy 2013
7 The Spies That Bind 2018
Gallagher Girls Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 The Spies That Bind 2018
2 I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You 2006
3 Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy 2007
4 Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover 2009
5 Only the Good Spy Young 2010
6 Out of Sight, Out of Time 2012
7 United We Spy 2013
Heist Society Books
# Title Year
1 Heist Society 2010
2 Uncommon Criminals 2011
3 Double Crossed 2013
4 Perfect Scoundrels 2013
5 The Grift of the Magi 2016
Embassy Row Books
# Title Year
1 Before the Fall: Arrival 2015
2 All Fall Down 2015
3 See How They Run 2015
4 Take the Key and Lock Her Up 2016
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor Books
# Title Year
1 Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor 2020
2 Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Not If I Save You First 2018
2 Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor 2020
3 The Blonde Identity 2023
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book 2019
Ally Carter Anthologies
# Title Year
1 My True Love Gave to Me 2014