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

"No, but I'm going to hurt you," Black Coat said as she turned around and took off her dark hat and glasses.


Tory recognized her from the bank and from the recent funerals. Paige Wilson.


"Paige Wilson. What have I done? Why are you so angry with me?"


"You really are stupid, aren't you? I didn't like the idea of you coming back to town. You were always number one in Matt's book. I was never as good as Victoria, he claimed constantly. He only married me for my money and because he thought you were never coming back. Then when you did, I saw him talking to you on the street, making plans to see you. I've been following you since before you arrived in town. Now I want the blue diamond ring he gave you."


"But all the girls murdered, did you have something to do with them?" Tory asked.


"Oh, my God, you are mentally challenged, aren't you? Of course not. I can't believe you could even think that." She pulled out a dining room chair. "Sit down. Now!" She motioned with the gun.


Chapter 73