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

Luke slurped his coffee. His eyes met hers and held them. She couldn't move; fused to the spot.


"We probably need to talk about what happened in the shower. I'm really sor..." 


"Don't. Just don't." She dropped the sandwich and held up her hands, forcing her eyes to face him. "I started it. I simply didn't want to be scared any longer. I wanted all the terror and fearful thoughts gone from my head so I could be myself and feel good again. I wanted to erase the entire incident from my thoughts and memory. And you did that, or at least you did for a few minutes. But I'm okay. I'll survive." 


"I merely got caught up in comforting you. I'm sorry."


She shrugged. "At least, you let me think you're attracted to me." She smiled.


He chuckled then put the final bite of his sandwich in his mouth. Pushing his chair away from the table he stepped to the window beside the fireplace and lifted a blind and looked outside.


Chapter 121