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

At the usual morning briefing, Richard Mullins, agent in charge of the two taskforces assigned to Human Sex Trafficking, asked partners Dave Miller and Wyatt Bowman to stay behind. 


"Come on in," Mullins said, motioning for them to follow him into his office. He moved piles of papers around on his desk. His office was small and lined with filled bookcases, just the way he liked it.


Wyatt and Dave sat in the two chairs made available for them while Mullins remained standing. 


"Let's get right to the point. As you both know we've been able to completely dismantle a number of human trafficking organizations. And that's what we have to do with this next case, not just rescue the victims."


Chapter 42