In the seventh book in the Stubborn series, Avery Ross learns the fate of her family following a heartbreaking accident and travels to Alaska with Gabriel Halden, his brother, and her best friend, under Judson’s prompting. When a new friend unknowingly shares a revelation about Gabe’s family, Avery realizes Judson had ulterior motives for sending them to Alaska and uncovers a shocking truth that could crush the Halden siblings. Before Avery can share this new reality with Gabe, he goes missing. While she’s waiting on edge for his return, Gabe catches her off guard and shows up with a surprise of his own. Further tragic news from home sends them back to North Dakota where Avery struggles with a loss and a newfound duty. As they make sense of their upended world, the brothers join forces to indulge the girls in an unexpected way and introduce them to an exciting proposition. This young adult romance series is meant to be read in order.