Foreword

Human trafficking and sexual slavery are very real problems in the world and America is not exempt. Statistically, every person who reads this book knows someone who has been involved in some way in trafficking. Most of us don’t know the identity of those persons in our lives, because nobody wants anyone to know they were trafficked. Obviously, those who would seek to own other human beings don’t generally advertise the fact.

This is a book of fiction that addresses human trafficking as a major part of the plot. Chapter one of this book is extremely dark. Both my proofreader and editor said they had to take a break after reading it. But both also said the rest of the book was easier, and worth reading. Of course people in those positions might be expected to say good things about the author and his work. I would tell you to believe me when I say both of those friends would happily tell me a book was garbage if that was their true opinion. So, instead, I’m going to say that if you’ve ever read any of my other books, then you know happily ever after is my deal. And this book ends up that way, too, at least for the characters you like ... or are supposed to like. So I humbly ask you to trust me and get past chapter one. Things aren’t as bad as they first appear. Or, at least they get better. And, in the end, friendships are made and lovers discover each other. The “princess” is beautiful, strong, and brave, and the “prince” isn’t who you’d think he’d be but he does save the princess from her travails at great peril to himself.

At least read chapter two before you decide whether to finish it or not. There is actually some humor in it.

Finally, all locations mentioned in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real places is purely coincidental.

Thanks for reading,

Robert Lubrican