Team KOA Bravo Series by Lori Matthews, Brotherhood Protectors World

**Carter's Battle** is a pulse-pounding romantic suspense novel by Lori Matthews, where love and danger collide in paradise.Navy SEAL Carter Nolan is on the Big Island of Hawai’i to test equipment, but his real mission is far more dangerous. Although instructed to keep a low profile, Carter needs something to do to keep his mind off the fact that members of his own team are a set of murdering traitors... more**Carter's Battle** is a pulse-pounding romantic suspense novel by Lori Matthews, where love and danger collide in paradise.Navy SEAL Carter Nolan is on the Big Island of Hawai’i to test equipment, but his real mission is far more dangerous. Although instructed to keep a low profile, Carter needs something to do to keep his mind off the fact that members of his own team are a set of murdering traitors.He finds unexpected distraction in Mia Ryan—a woman trying to evade a ruthless local gangster named Bobby. Mia is forced to return to her shadowy past as a high-stakes professional gambler or face dire consequences. As a last resort, Mia turns to Carter for protection.The connection between Carter and Mia deepens into more than either had anticipated. While their attraction grows, danger escalates with the discovery that the real puppet master of the island's gambling empire is a man from Mia’s past, with deadly intentions and a score to settle.Caught between his duty and his heart, Carter must navigate treacherous waters to keep Mia safe. In a battle where every move could be their last, can Carter and Mia survive the odds stacked against them? less

Moana Kahale’s return to the Big Island is fraught with peril, but Bowie Colson’s fierce devotion offers her a lifeline against her darkest fears. Moana Kahale, a gifted songwriter and high school music teacher in Nashville, returns to Hawaii’s Big Island to care for her ailing father. Fleeing a relentless stalker, Moana seeks refuge in the place she once called home, though it is filled with painful memories... moreMoana Kahale’s return to the Big Island is fraught with peril, but Bowie Colson’s fierce devotion offers her a lifeline against her darkest fears. Moana Kahale, a gifted songwriter and high school music teacher in Nashville, returns to Hawaii’s Big Island to care for her ailing father. Fleeing a relentless stalker, Moana seeks refuge in the place she once called home, though it is filled with painful memories. Raised by her grandparents after discovering her older sister, Kalena, is actually her mother, Moana's family ties are strained. Kalena’s ongoing struggles with addiction only deepen the rift. Amidst the turmoil, Moana takes a job at her old high school, hoping to find some peace and safety.Enter Bowie Colson, a 38-year-old former Navy SEAL with a love for cowboy boots, hats, and country music. Bowie, deeply rooted in family values, brings a steady presence to Moana's chaotic life. With a family history steeped in Navy tradition, Bowie understands duty and loyalty. As Moana confronts her past and the dangers of her present, Bowie becomes an unexpected ally. Together, they navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives, discovering that healing and love can bloom even in the most tumultuous times. less

Sidelined. Not the direction U.S. Navy SEAL Flint O’Connell thought his career would take. But he hadn’t imagined his team’s new recruits would be skimming drug money, either. The reason he and his three buddies are sequestered to the Big Island — waiting — while their CO gathers evidence.Being in paradise and training with the Brotherhood Protectors takes the sting off a bit. Meeting Emery McClane — serious crimes detective and part time security at Ohana’s bar — fate in the making... moreSidelined. Not the direction U.S. Navy SEAL Flint O’Connell thought his career would take. But he hadn’t imagined his team’s new recruits would be skimming drug money, either. The reason he and his three buddies are sequestered to the Big Island — waiting — while their CO gathers evidence.Being in paradise and training with the Brotherhood Protectors takes the sting off a bit. Meeting Emery McClane — serious crimes detective and part time security at Ohana’s bar — fate in the making. And if he can just figure out how to move beyond friends, he might have that new direction he’s been looking for.Charming her into allowing him to drive her home is a start. Asking her out on a date, even better. Until a routine safety check turns into a full-scale mission, with armed mercenaries gunning for her. Flint doesn’t know what kind of trouble she’s stumbled into, but it’s clear they aren’t backing down until they either kill Emery or die trying.The latter works for Flint, and he’s pulling out all the stops. He might have to play by different rules, but he’s still got his team with him. And with their help, he’ll have Emery’s back. It doesn’t matter how many men they send or what tactics they use, he’ll beat the odds. Because Emery’s his future, and this is one battle he can’t afford to lose. less

The risks are mounting, even in paradise… Navy SEAL Quinn Kennedy and his team are in Hawaii on assignment. His job is to lay low, test equipment in perfect working order, and pretend his career isn’t over. Being tasked by the Brotherhood Protectors to protect a bartender is the boredom-buster he needs.Especially when the bartender is the woman he wants to take out on a date.Dahlia Palmer has seen it all while tending true love, broken hearts, sloppy drunks, tourists, and regulars... moreThe risks are mounting, even in paradise… Navy SEAL Quinn Kennedy and his team are in Hawaii on assignment. His job is to lay low, test equipment in perfect working order, and pretend his career isn’t over. Being tasked by the Brotherhood Protectors to protect a bartender is the boredom-buster he needs.Especially when the bartender is the woman he wants to take out on a date.Dahlia Palmer has seen it all while tending true love, broken hearts, sloppy drunks, tourists, and regulars. So, when counterfeit money shows up in the cash drawer, she has a suspect in mind.Intent on finding the culprit, Dahlia is nearly caught. Quinn intervenes with a hot kiss and an offer to be her bodyguard-with-benefits while investigators flush out the dangerous criminal enterprise.Quinn is confident about protecting Dahlia. But as they grow closer, he must choose whether to overcome old wounds or leave his heart behind. With her.If you like suspense-filled romance with characters willing to lay everything on the line for justice and love, you’ll love Quinn’s Battle by USA Today bestseller, Regan Black. less