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 stared at Luke, moving her head back and forth, "Wh--What?" She shrugged her shoulders.


"Just lie down on the floor. Right here on the rug in front of the fireplace should give us enough room. That's where the next lesson begins." 


"A lesson in self-defense, right?" She glanced at the rug, ran her hands through her hair and settled her manicured fingers on her lips. Slowly, she lifted her eyes to his, catching his gaze.


"You want me to lie down on the floor? Right here?" She stared into his eyes.


"Yes, on your back." He nodded toward the hearth and held out his hand to help her up. When she settled her hand in his, the heat from the touch of her hand ran up his arm, seeping into his bones. He inhaled as she got down on her knees, then turned and sat on her butt. 


Chapter 125