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

Garrett made a trip to the local police station for assistance. Sheriff Spicer filled out the paperwork as Garrett supplied him with descriptions of both Maddy and her missing car. 


"Have you checked with her friends? Have any of them seen her since last night?" Sheriff Spicer asked.


 "I called and talked to everyone I could think of, but no one has seen her since her mother's funeral." 


"Is there any possibility she could have returned to her home in Virginia?" the sheriff asked as he wiped his fingers across his forehead.


"No way. I'm telling you we had a date planned for last night. She wouldn't stand me up. We've been close friends since grade school." Garrett rubbed his hands together and then placed them on the desk in front of him.


Spicer peered over the top of his glasses. "So you're the last person to see her alive."


Befuddled, Garrett shrugged. "I would have no way of knowing."


Chapter 145