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

Wyatt awoke a few hours later to find Isabella snuggled next to him. He looked at his watch and realized that they had to get going and on the road. He wanted to spend a few more hours with her lying close by his side, watching her sleep. He had never had such a heady rush go so deep down. He knew it had to end, for now anyway.


Then he surprised himself. He picked up her hand, moved it to his lips, and began kissing each and every finger. She moaned, moving closer to him. She slowly opened her eyes, and searched his eyes. He tilted her head and kissed her softly. A jolt that almost hurt went through him. He heard her gasp as she kissed him back. He felt happily shattered by her.


"Wyatt, what are we doing? I'm not sure this right."


"No, it was the best sex I've ever had, and we are both consenting adults. But I think last night was a onetime thing. I had a nightmare and needed to be consoled and we just got out of control. I don't think I want it to happen again."


Chapter 30