Lorelei Confer is a multi published author of romantic suspense with two series: The Deadly series and the Saddle Creek series. She also has written numerous novellas and short stories. She loves to hear from her readers so if you want to stay “in the know” visit her website, sign up for her newsletters and contact her: www.loreleiconfer.com


Human Trafficking: One of the most prolific and profitable businesses in the world and growing every day. But that’s only in third world countries, right?
Isabella Donnelly felt safe in her middle-class Colorado neighborhood until human traffickers drugged and abducted her. After being betrayed by a “friend,” she’s transported across state lines to Virginia to be sold into slavery or worse. With the clock ticking she manages to escape and is rescued by skeptical, but staggeringly handsome detective, Wyatt Bowman. After what’s happened she’s slow to trust anyone. Can she trust him?

Wyatt Bowman, with nothing-gets-past-him blue eyes, isn’t convinced her horrific story is true but the lawman in him demands an investigation. Aware of their immediate attraction and the heat burning between them, he doesn’t want to risk her safety but needs her help to carry out the sting operation. Can he keep her from harm?

The Deadly Series

Isabella couldn't concentrate on reading the newspaper. In her mind, she kept replaying how Wyatt's lips felt on hers. She shook her head to clear it of those unwanted thoughts and put the paper aside. Wyatt was looking very comfortable, relaxing in the recliner with his feet propped up.


Isabella cleared her throat. "What's she like?"


"Your girlfriend. That's who you were talking to on the phone, right?"


Wyatt laughed and shook his head. "No, not my girlfriend. It was my sister, Amy. She wanted to come and visit for the day."


"Oh, does she come here often?" She looked down at her hardened nipples showing through the fabric of her shirt and crossed her arms to cover them.


"Not often enough. I wish we could spend more time together. Amy sometimes flies down from New York to spend a day with me."


"Well, what's she like? What does she do for a living?


Chapter 21