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

Dalton and Elyse, the burden was Austin's responsibility now, relaxed on deck.  


"It's like waiting for the jury to reconvene after your final arguments, and you've given a big case to them." Elyse got up from her chair and began pacing. 


"It sure is," Dalton replied, his thoughts elsewhere as he rubbed his bruised shoulder around where the stitches began. The bruise reminded him of who shot him and what would become of that person if he were to press charges. As far as he knew, it hadn't even been reported to the police because they hadn't investigated it. They hadn't sequestered him and asked him a hundred questions over and over until he got it right. He knew how the system worked. Had been working it a long time and knew the ins and outs. 


"Okay, what can we do to help?" Elyse asked. 


Dalton's phone rang. He looked at the caller ID. 


"It's Austin." He answered. "Hey, Austin." 


"You may or may not like this. I'm not sure." 


Chapter 173