The Recommended Reading Path for The Morrisons
For the best experience, we recommend reading The Morrisons series in its original publication order. Because the characters share a close-knit sibling bond, their lives overlap, and reading them in sequence allows you to see the family dynamics evolve naturally without spoiling any major life updates.
Here is the recommended reading path:
- Kiss Me Like This (2014) – Sean Morrison & Serena Britten
- Tempt Me Like This (2015) – Drew Morrison & Ashley Emmit
- Love Me Like This (2018) – Justin Morrison & Taylor Cardenes
Each of these novels is structured as a standalone romance, meaning you can technically pick up any book in the series and enjoy a complete love story from start to finish. However, following the publication order ensures you get the full emotional impact of the family's shared history and the recurring cameos of characters from previous entries.
The Morrisons Book by Book
1. Kiss Me Like This (Sean & Serena)
Published in 2014, the series kicks off with Sean Morrison, a standout college baseball player who is quietly grappling with a painful personal loss. His path crosses with Serena Britten, a world-famous model who is desperate to escape the relentless glare of the spotlight and her mother's overbearing expectations. Yearning for a normal life, Serena enrolls in college to pursue her love of books. When the athlete and the model meet, they spark a high-heat, deeply emotional connection that forces both of them to confront their vulnerabilities and build a future on their own terms.
2. Tempt Me Like This (Drew & Ashley)
The second installment, released in 2015, shifts the spotlight to Drew Morrison. Drew is a massive rock star who has the world at his feet, but his life gets complicated when Ashley Emmit joins his music tour to conduct research for a college project. Drew promised Ashley’s father—his former teacher—that he would keep her safe and untouched by the chaotic rock 'n' roll lifestyle. However, keeping his hands to himself proves to be an agonizing challenge as their mutual chemistry grows. As Ashley learns to break her strict personal rules and Drew opens up on the tour bus, they must decide if their vastly different worlds can truly blend.
3. Love Me Like This (Justin & Taylor)
The trilogy concludes in 2018 with Justin Morrison's long-awaited story. Justin has been harboring feelings for his college friend, Taylor Cardenes, for eight long years. Believing she could never be his, he went as far as moving out of the country to try to move on. The story begins when Justin unexpectedly returns and shows up at Taylor's Napa Valley bed and breakfast. As the former friends reconnect and address the years of unspoken longing, their chance at a second-chance romance is threatened by a massive secret Taylor has kept hidden, risking the fragile future they are trying to build together.
The Sullivans Crossover Connection
One of the biggest draws for fans of Bella Andre is that The Morrisons takes place in the same shared universe as her massive, bestselling Sullivans series. The Morrisons serves as a direct spin-off, and reading it offers fun crossover cameos for eagle-eyed fans.
Specifically, the female protagonist of Kiss Me Like This, Serena Britten, makes her first appearance as a supporting character in the Sullivans novel Just to Be With You (which focuses on Smith Sullivan's love story). Furthermore, Smith Sullivan himself makes a guest appearance in Kiss Me Like This to support Serena, creating a seamless bridge between the two families. While you do not need to read the dozens of Sullivan books to understand or enjoy The Morrisons, starting with Smith's book can provide delightful background context on Serena's life before she meets Sean.
Publication vs. Chronological Order
Because the events of the trilogy take place in a straightforward timeline, the publication order and chronological order of The Morrisons are identical. There are no complicated prequels or companion novellas to shuffle around. Although the family is introduced as having six siblings in total, author Bella Andre focused this specific spin-off on Sean, Drew, and Justin, leaving the trilogy complete as a three-part contemporary romance set.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving into the series, here are a few practical tips to help you get the most out of your reading experience:
- New Adult Tone: Unlike some of Bella Andre's mainstream contemporary romance books, The Morrisons leans into the "New Adult" subgenre. The characters are slightly younger (ranging from college-aged to mid-twenties) and deal with the intense, transitional emotional struggles of early adulthood alongside high-steam romance.
- Glamorous Backdrops: The series moves through high-profile settings, from collegiate sports and the international modeling industry to rock star tour buses and scenic Napa Valley vineyards.
- Emotional Themes: Expect stories centered heavily on family loyalty, processing grief, learning to trust after heartbreak, and finding the courage to step out of the shadows of fame.