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

Elyse jumped in the shower. Despair filled her heart, and it hurt. Water streamed over her face, taking her tears down the drain. She had to find Jolene. She just had to. It couldn't be too late.  


She inhaled deeply. Jolene would be found soon, alive and healthy and still at port. It seemed so silly to be so emotional, but there was no other way to be. She quickly dried and put on her old T-shirt and gym shorts. Sitting on the bed, she heard Dalton upstairs pacing back and forth. He'd been so kind to her; he'd shared his childhood with her and gave her a better sense of who he was; how much his brother and family meant to them. What am I doing here? She snuggled into the sheet and blanket, pulled Dalton's pillow to her face, and sniffed. It smelled of fresh salty air and Dalton, his own particular smell of woods, spice, and man. She closed her eyes. She was exactly where she wanted to be and even knew why. She was falling in love with Dalton. 


Chapter 163