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

"Okay, that's good to know," Lisa said as she made some notes on her notepad she had retrieved from her oversized purse. She took a sip of her coffee. "The coffee's just the way I like it. Not too strong but strong enough to taste it."


"Thank you," Angela said as she also took another sip of coffee.


"Did Autumn have a cell phone, iPod, anything like that?" Lisa asked. 


"She had a cell phone she carried with her. It was with her at all times. It seemed she was never without it. Even at dinner. One of our arguments was about her cell phone while we ate. Kids today! What can you do?" Angela answered, toying with her now-empty cup of coffee.


"Do you know her cell phone number?" Lisa asked


"Yes, it's-" Angela rattled off a number so fast Lisa had to ask her to repeat it numerous times.


"Yes, many times. She must have it turned off because it goes directly to voice mail."


Chapter 91