Recommended Reading Paths: Where to Start?
Christine Kersey is a versatile writer who successfully bridges two very different worlds: heart-pounding dystopian/post-apocalyptic survival thrillers and sweet, wholesome contemporary romances. Because her work spans multiple distinct subgenres, the best place to start depends entirely on what you enjoy reading most.
Option 1: The Suspense and Dystopian Route (Highly Recommended)
If you love fast-paced suspense, survival situations, and high stakes, you should start with the Parallel World Series. Beginning with Dare to Resist (originally published as Gone), this series follows a teenager who slips into a chilling alternate reality. It is one of Kersey's most popular works and showcases her ability to build suspense while keeping the content clean and accessible.
Option 2: The Contemporary Clean Romance Route
If you prefer sweet, clean contemporary romance with a heavy dose of protective heroes and emotional stakes, start with Ashley's Billionaire Books (beginning with Snowed in with the Billionaire) or the Billionaires Find Love Books. These stories focus on relatable characters, warm emotional connections, and light romantic tension without explicit content.
The Dystopian and Suspense Series
Parallel World Series
This series centers on sixteen-year-old Morgan Campbell, who runs away from home only to return and find her family replaced by strangers. She quickly realizes she has entered a parallel world dominated by an authoritarian government that outlaws being overweight. It is crucial to note that this series was originally published as a trilogy and later expanded and retitled. To avoid purchasing duplicate copies, use the reading list below which references both names:
- 1. Dare to Resist / Gone (2018)
- 2. Dare to Defy / Imprisoned (2018)
- 3. Dare to Endure / Hunted (2018)
- 4. Dare to Oppose / After (2018)
- 5. Dare to Prevail / The Other Morgan (2018)
EMP Collapse Series
A post-apocalyptic survival story that tracks the immediate and chaotic aftermath of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack that knocks out the electrical grid. While the local database tracks the first three novels, readers should know the series continues further into the survival journey of its protagonists:
- 1. Chaos Begins (2021)
- 2. Chaos Rises (2021)
- 3. Chaos Soars (2022)
- Note: Subsequent books in the extended series include Chaos Collides, Bracing for Chaos, Fleeing Chaos, and Chaos Descends.
Pandemic Series
A gripping post-apocalyptic thriller about a deadly virus outbreak, centering on families fighting to survive under quarantine and societal collapse. This series must be read in chronological order:
- 1. Pandemic: The Beginning (2019)
- 2. Forced Exodus (2019)
- 3. No Safe Place (2019)
- 4. Insurrection (2020)
Lily's Story
This emotional suspense series follows protagonist Lily Jamison as she struggles to escape and rebuild her life after an abusive relationship. It is one of Kersey's most poignant and realistic series:
- 1. He Loves Me Not (2011)
- 2. Don't Look Back (2011)
- 3. Love At Last (2014)
- 4. Life Imperfect (2015)
Over You Series
A sweet contemporary romance series exploring second chances at love and moving past previous heartbreak:
- 1. Over You (2012)
- 2. Second Chances (2014)
Witness Series
A romantic suspense duology following characters forced into hiding after witnessing dangerous crimes:
- 1. Witness (2015)
- 2. Retribution (2016)
Contemporary Romance and Billionaire Series
Ashley's Billionaire Books
A sweet contemporary romance series following the romantic lives of billionaire bachelors and the women who capture their hearts:
- 1. Snowed in with the Billionaire (2019)
- 2. Assistant to the Billionaire (2019)
- 3. Trouble with the Billionaire (2019)
- 4. Ever After with the Billionaire (2019)
Billionaires Find Love Books
Wholesome romance novels featuring protective, wealthy male leads navigating clean, heartfelt romances:
- 1. The Protective Billionaire (2018)
- 2. The Missing Billionaire (2019)
- 3. The Secret Billionaire (2021)
- 4. The Billionaire Handyman (2021)
Drake and Ashley Books
A serialized clean contemporary romance following the ongoing love story of the titular couple, Drake and Ashley:
- 1. Stranded / Snowbound (2014)
- 2. What I Want (2014)
- 3. Ever After (2015)
- 4. Love Me Forever (2016)
Emerald Falls Romance Books
A small-town sweet romance series set in the charming location of Emerald Falls, tracking local relationships and unexpected love stories:
- 1. Crushing On You (2019)
- 2. Dangerous Lies (2019)
- 3. Chance Encounter (2019)
- 4. Her Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend Fake Fiancé (2019)
Park City Firefighter Romance (Collaborative Series)
This is a collaborative multi-author series set in a shared universe featuring various firefighters in Park City. While a large number of books are published under this collection, Christine Kersey is not the author of all of them. To read only Christine Kersey's direct contributions, focus on these titles:
- Rescue My Heart (Book 2 in the shared series) (2016)
- Hearts On Fire (Book 5 in the shared series) (2017)
- Note: Other books in this series (such as Rescue Me, Yours By Christmas, or Nine Reasons NOT to Date a Billionaire) are penned by collaborative authors including Taylor Hart, Cami Checketts, and Daniel Banner.
Standalone Novels
For readers who want a complete, self-contained story without committing to a full series, Kersey has written two standalone romantic suspense novels:
- No Way Out (2005) - Kersey's first written novel, focused on tense suspense and survival.
- Suspicions (2010) - A clean romantic suspense novel centering on hidden secrets and trust.
What to Know Before You Start
Christine Kersey publishes clean fiction. This means all of her novels—whether they are high-stakes post-apocalyptic thrillers or sweet billionaire romances—are free of explicit physical content and profanity. Her focus remains on building authentic emotional connections and driving the plot forward through tension and suspense. If you are reading her dystopian or post-apocalyptic series, they should always be read in order, as each book picks up immediately where the previous one left off.