Blue Ridge Protectors Series by Patti Miller, Brotherhood Protectors World

A shattered peace. A deadly secret. A family on the brink.For Lt. Stephan "Bear" Kowalski, duty always came first. But when a mission to neutralize a devastating chemical weapon goes sideways, and his wife, Flora, a brilliant forensic pathologist, is exposed, everything changes... moreA shattered peace. A deadly secret. A family on the brink.For Lt. Stephan "Bear" Kowalski, duty always came first. But when a mission to neutralize a devastating chemical weapon goes sideways, and his wife, Flora, a brilliant forensic pathologist, is exposed, everything changes. As Flora fights for her life against a terrifying new enemy and wrestles with the desperate need to protect Bear—even if it means pushing him away—Bear must race against the clock to stop a present danger far more insidious than any battlefield he's known.With a target on Flora's back, teammates—both active duty and retired SEALs, alongside the unwavering men of the Brotherhood Protectors—reunite to save their family. But as a twisted colleague, fueled by envy and exploiting a dangerous obsession with Bear, seeks to destroy what Flora holds most dear, they uncover a plot born of manipulation and ruthless ambition. Will this formidable alliance untangle this deadly web and save Flora before it's too late?Their greatest battle may be the one they never saw coming. less