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

Lexi was a ball of nervous energy. She shuffled the cards absentmindedly, over and over. Her mind envisioned his hard abs and pecs she'd appreciated in the shower. She'd also admired his butt while he innocently stood in the kitchen. Did he want her now? Adrenaline pumped through her veins, heat pooled in her stomach and arousal throbbed between her legs.


At the mere thought of him touching her, kissing her, she gasped, her heart pounding loudly in her chest. She hoped her face wouldn't turn red. 


"Uh, earth to Lexi," Luke scoffed. "I think the cards are mixed up pretty good by now. You ready to play?" He chortled.


Drawn out of her musing by his teasing, she fanned her heated face.


"You could say so. Who's," she smiled and avoided his eyes, "who's turn is it?" she asked after stuttering, and then noticed she held the cards. "Sorry." 


"I have a better idea. How about we take a break and I teach you some self-defense moves? 


Chapter 123