Stubborn Series by Jeanne Arnold

Seventeen-year-old Avery Ross is unwittingly tossed out of the frying pan and into the fire when she's sent from New York to the vast nowhere land of western North Dakota, with a train ticket, a bad attitude, and an unfortunate scribbling of obscenities across her forehead... moreSeventeen-year-old Avery Ross is unwittingly tossed out of the frying pan and into the fire when she's sent from New York to the vast nowhere land of western North Dakota, with a train ticket, a bad attitude, and an unfortunate scribbling of obscenities across her forehead. When a hazel-eyed boy with a sultry Texan accent comes to her defense against a train passenger, she has no clue that their chance encounter will lead her into a stormy summer, full of temptation and loss where she ends up imparting sweet revenge on her parents and trying to win the boy of her dreams. While under the impression she's being sentenced to punishment working at her aunt's boardinghouse outside of Williston, Avery recognizes a connection between her aunt and the striking boy's family. He and his nearly identical brothers are seeking revenge for the wrongful death of their oldest sibling and Avery becomes entangled in their vengeful battle over oil rights, loyalty and love. She falls for the brooding Gabriel Halden, the youngest of the brothers, against her aunt's forewarnings, and unfolds more tribulation than any of them can anticipate. less

In the second book in the Stubborn series, eighteen-year-old Avery Ross returns to North Dakota to reunite with her long-distance sweetheart, Gabriel Halden, but Gabe is no sooner called to his Texas home where Avery’s aunt is having his father’s baby. Upon arrival, they encounter a runaway who possesses a secret that could compromise the strength of Gabe’s family and the Halden-Remington oil empire... moreIn the second book in the Stubborn series, eighteen-year-old Avery Ross returns to North Dakota to reunite with her long-distance sweetheart, Gabriel Halden, but Gabe is no sooner called to his Texas home where Avery’s aunt is having his father’s baby. Upon arrival, they encounter a runaway who possesses a secret that could compromise the strength of Gabe’s family and the Halden-Remington oil empire. The search for the elusive girl turns stormy for the couple as tornado weather threatens Texas, and Gabe’s brother intrudes on their time alone. When the girl reappears, she reveals her connection with Gabe’s family and unknowingly traps Avery and the brothers in a blackmail scheme. An upsetting spin on what began as an ordinary road trip pushes everyone’s stubbornness to a new level, and Avery is left to question her role in Gabe’s future when a forceful act of nature collides with fate. less

In the third book in the Stubborn series, Avery Ross and Gabriel Halden take their relationship to the next level and settle down in the middle of the North Dakota oil boom. Bad blood thickens between the Halden siblings and their father when an unexpected visitor arrives and shakes up the new family dynamic. Avery further strains relations with Gabe and his father when she lands herself in hot water after getting tangled in Halden-Remington affairs... moreIn the third book in the Stubborn series, Avery Ross and Gabriel Halden take their relationship to the next level and settle down in the middle of the North Dakota oil boom. Bad blood thickens between the Halden siblings and their father when an unexpected visitor arrives and shakes up the new family dynamic. Avery further strains relations with Gabe and his father when she lands herself in hot water after getting tangled in Halden-Remington affairs. As Avery unravels the truth about the Halden’s visitor, she begins to suspect some of the people in Gabe’s life are not who they say they are. Soon accusations fly and secrets are exposed, catching everyone in a real life game of truth or dare. Avery tries to help Gabe accept the chaos that is his life, but her plans change when she comes face-to-face with a surprising plot twist of her own.This series is best read in chronological order. Stubborn Truth is the third book in the series. less

In the fourth book in the Stubborn series, Avery Ross stumbles across a startling discovery on the Remington Ranch while Gabriel Halden is on a mysterious trip with Judson. As Avery finds clues about the Halden’s connection to an unsolved mystery, Gabe insists there’s no link between Judson’s shady behavior and the secrets she thinks she’s uncovered... moreIn the fourth book in the Stubborn series, Avery Ross stumbles across a startling discovery on the Remington Ranch while Gabriel Halden is on a mysterious trip with Judson. As Avery finds clues about the Halden’s connection to an unsolved mystery, Gabe insists there’s no link between Judson’s shady behavior and the secrets she thinks she’s uncovered.Further inquiry on the ranch continues as Avery helps her aunt pull off the surprise of the summer and Gabe’s siblings attempt to make sense of unexpected news. When Avery’s suspicion about Judson’s character escalates, she takes a chance and confronts him behind Gabe’s back. To the couple’s shock, it seems everyone in their lives is keeping a secret, and Judson’s revelation might turn out to be the biggest bombshell of all.This series is best read in chronological order. The Luxury of Being Stubborn is the fourth book in the series. less