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Drake – Men of Versteck Valley - Book 3
Up and coming, Attorney Faith Gardner had finally reached a benchmark in her career when she opened her own firm. Before she could take a victory lap, a decision she made almost two years ago comes back to destroy her. Now she stood on the precipice of losing everything she worked so hard to build.
Smart and handsome, Attorney Drake Sanderson worked as a partner in a small law firm and preferred cases that held an edge of danger or suspense. After leaving a lucrative career with a larger firm in the city, he was finally able to work the kinds of jobs he wanted. When a friend from law school sought Drake’s special skills to handle a potentially dangerous problem, Drake didn’t hesitate to operate in the gray areas of the law.
When Faith recognizes she’s in over her head and needs professional help to handle her client’s needs, she seeks assistance from Drake’s firm. What she didn’t expect was his disregard for the letter of the law. Working together to find answers, will Faith’s steadfast belief in following the law at all costs be compromised by Drake’s preference in walking in the gray areas? In a race against time, Faith and Drake must find common ground to not only save her life but the life of her client as well.
Up and coming, Attorney Faith Gardner had finally reached a benchmark in her career when she opened her own firm. Before she could take a victory lap, a decision she made almost two years ago comes back to destroy her. Now she stood on the precipice of losing everything she worked so hard to build.
Smart and handsome, Attorney Drake Sanderson worked as a partner in a small law firm and preferred cases that held an edge of danger or suspense. After leaving a lucrative career with a larger firm in the city, he was finally able to work the kinds of jobs he wanted. When a friend from law school sought Drake’s special skills to handle a potentially dangerous problem, Drake didn’t hesitate to operate in the gray areas of the law.
When Faith recognizes she’s in over her head and needs professional help to handle her client’s needs, she seeks assistance from Drake’s firm. What she didn’t expect was his disregard for the letter of the law. Working together to find answers, will Faith’s steadfast belief in following the law at all costs be compromised by Drake’s preference in walking in the gray areas? In a race against time, Faith and Drake must find common ground to not only save her life but the life of her client as well.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2019
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Erosa Knowles
60 books191 followers"Hello,I'm a self-proclaimed read-a-holic. I love most genres and would rather read than do most things. Stands to reason, that I'd have this inexplicable love affair with the written word!
Reading was the balm that soothed me during tough times as a single mother, working two jobs. As things leveled out, I found I enjoyed the places books took me, there was a certain solace learning about various times and cultures. When I began traveling, many of the places I visited felt like old friends. I could envision the characters from the books walking the cobbled streets, or running along the swift moving streams.
After twenty years of reading and collecting my favorite authors, I decided to indulge my passion for storytelling. I took classes, invested in seminars and sat nervously across the table from editors. It was a lengthy process, Finally, I got the courage to allow the market to judge my work. The market can be a brutal, but I think fair, mistress. Hard work is rewarded and appreciated. Slackers don't stand a chance. :-)."
Reading was the balm that soothed me during tough times as a single mother, working two jobs. As things leveled out, I found I enjoyed the places books took me, there was a certain solace learning about various times and cultures. When I began traveling, many of the places I visited felt like old friends. I could envision the characters from the books walking the cobbled streets, or running along the swift moving streams.
After twenty years of reading and collecting my favorite authors, I decided to indulge my passion for storytelling. I took classes, invested in seminars and sat nervously across the table from editors. It was a lengthy process, Finally, I got the courage to allow the market to judge my work. The market can be a brutal, but I think fair, mistress. Hard work is rewarded and appreciated. Slackers don't stand a chance. :-)."
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September 29, 2019
Wooh this is one book that comes with lots of surprises.
So lets jump right in.
Warning if you haven't already started this series you don't know what you're missing on with the other books. PLEASE make sure you read Asher, & Moses book before you read this one. They do not connect with on another but you will get a better feel of the tight relationship they have.
Now Drake is the Lawyer, and the enforces as well of the Versteck Valley. Him and his brother Moses, and cousin Asher are not one to mess with when it comes to protecting their loves one.
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and Drake is just as dangerous as the other two, and if not just a tad bit more dangerous. He is literally a wolf in sheep clothing, considering that he lethal as well as ruthless.
Now Faith has started from the bottom and is making her way to the top. Her clients are different from the clients you would think that she will take on. Her clients are Mistresses, and Misters, and she console and represent them.
Not something that I would do since they're people who is clearly messing with a married person who is breaking their vows. But to his and her own, but personally not something I would do. But even though she represent them she doesn't share their same views in life.
Faith believes in following the book to the T, so you can only imagine when Drake steps into her life what a fight that had to be. Drake isn't really a law breaking citizen, he's also a Lawyer who focus more in the criminal justice, while Faith doesn't.
Now because of a client that Faith took on goes missing she is force to look into a security to not only find the missing client, but also protect herself as well as her family. There are times in the book that I find myself agreeing with Faith when it comes to her family safety. When Asher pushes to set up security on her family asap. She said she wants to give a warning at least, and when she finally convinces him, she drop the stick by not calling. Then her family ends up being in danger, this part had me shaking my head at her in disappointment. Since she could've possibly avoided all of this by following through with what she said she was going to do.
I do hope Erosa Knowles makes a book for Gaine, he is too funny. I found myself laughing a lot when he was in the book a lot. She did mention she didn't know if she should write one and yes she should.
So lets jump right in.
Warning if you haven't already started this series you don't know what you're missing on with the other books. PLEASE make sure you read Asher, & Moses book before you read this one. They do not connect with on another but you will get a better feel of the tight relationship they have.
Now Drake is the Lawyer, and the enforces as well of the Versteck Valley. Him and his brother Moses, and cousin Asher are not one to mess with when it comes to protecting their loves one.
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and Drake is just as dangerous as the other two, and if not just a tad bit more dangerous. He is literally a wolf in sheep clothing, considering that he lethal as well as ruthless.
Now Faith has started from the bottom and is making her way to the top. Her clients are different from the clients you would think that she will take on. Her clients are Mistresses, and Misters, and she console and represent them.
Not something that I would do since they're people who is clearly messing with a married person who is breaking their vows. But to his and her own, but personally not something I would do. But even though she represent them she doesn't share their same views in life.
Faith believes in following the book to the T, so you can only imagine when Drake steps into her life what a fight that had to be. Drake isn't really a law breaking citizen, he's also a Lawyer who focus more in the criminal justice, while Faith doesn't.
Now because of a client that Faith took on goes missing she is force to look into a security to not only find the missing client, but also protect herself as well as her family. There are times in the book that I find myself agreeing with Faith when it comes to her family safety. When Asher pushes to set up security on her family asap. She said she wants to give a warning at least, and when she finally convinces him, she drop the stick by not calling. Then her family ends up being in danger, this part had me shaking my head at her in disappointment. Since she could've possibly avoided all of this by following through with what she said she was going to do.
I do hope Erosa Knowles makes a book for Gaine, he is too funny. I found myself laughing a lot when he was in the book a lot. She did mention she didn't know if she should write one and yes she should.
May 31, 2019
What a great suspenseful story
I could not stop reading it wanting to know where in the world was Soror Francesca and who done it. I did not see that ending coming but I had my suspicions. Attorney Faith Gardner finally realized that by taking Francesca on as a client, she bit off more than she could handle. In hindsight, she should have not taken her on, she was grateful her best friend and law schoolmate Gavin persuaded her to use fellow law school classmate Drake Sanderson to help her find Francesca and who was behind her being missing. With the skill set of the Versteck Arms employees, including the expertise of Asher and Moses, they kept Faith safe until the end.
Erosa wrote a highly suspenseful, energy charged story that I couldn't stop reading until finished. There was only one problem, I was so charged up trying to figure out all of the players in the reason why in the world Francesca was missing, I did not see or feel the chemistry build up between Faith and Drake. They found themselves in bed and it just happened. When it did happen, it bowled over Drake and caught him by surprise with the intensity. Faith just seemed to go along until the end.I could not stop reading it wanting to know where in the world was Soror Francesca and who done it. I did not see that ending coming but I had my suspicions. Attorney Faith Gardner finally realized that by taking Francesca on as a client, she bit off more than she could handle. In hindsight, she should have not taken her on, she was grateful her best friend and law schoolmate Gavin persuaded her to use fellow law school classmate Drake Sanderson to help her find Francesca and who was behind her being missing. With the skill set of the Versteck Arms employees, including the expertise of Asher and Moses, they kept Faith safe until the end.
Erosa wrote a highly suspenseful, energy charged story that I couldn't stop reading until finished. There was only one problem, I was so charged up trying to figure out all of the players in the reason why in the world Francesca was missing, I did not see or feel the chemistry build up between Faith and Drake. They found themselves in bed and it just happened. When it did happen, it bowled over Drake and caught him by surprise with the intensity. Faith just seemed to go along until the end.
I could not stop reading it wanting to know where in the world was Soror Francesca and who done it. I did not see that ending coming but I had my suspicions. Attorney Faith Gardner finally realized that by taking Francesca on as a client, she bit off more than she could handle. In hindsight, she should have not taken her on, she was grateful her best friend and law schoolmate Gavin persuaded her to use fellow law school classmate Drake Sanderson to help her find Francesca and who was behind her being missing. With the skill set of the Versteck Arms employees, including the expertise of Asher and Moses, they kept Faith safe until the end.
Erosa wrote a highly suspenseful, energy charged story that I couldn't stop reading until finished. There was only one problem, I was so charged up trying to figure out all of the players in the reason why in the world Francesca was missing, I did not see or feel the chemistry build up between Faith and Drake. They found themselves in bed and it just happened. When it did happen, it bowled over Drake and caught him by surprise with the intensity. Faith just seemed to go along until the end.I could not stop reading it wanting to know where in the world was Soror Francesca and who done it. I did not see that ending coming but I had my suspicions. Attorney Faith Gardner finally realized that by taking Francesca on as a client, she bit off more than she could handle. In hindsight, she should have not taken her on, she was grateful her best friend and law schoolmate Gavin persuaded her to use fellow law school classmate Drake Sanderson to help her find Francesca and who was behind her being missing. With the skill set of the Versteck Arms employees, including the expertise of Asher and Moses, they kept Faith safe until the end.
Erosa wrote a highly suspenseful, energy charged story that I couldn't stop reading until finished. There was only one problem, I was so charged up trying to figure out all of the players in the reason why in the world Francesca was missing, I did not see or feel the chemistry build up between Faith and Drake. They found themselves in bed and it just happened. When it did happen, it bowled over Drake and caught him by surprise with the intensity. Faith just seemed to go along until the end.
April 25, 2024
Giving this book three stars was very generous.
This story focused more on the love between Francesca & the Senator than it did on the actual main characters Faith & Drake!!!!!!
I also really don't like how this entire book was spent trying to figure out what the hell happened to Francesca only for it to be wrapped up & glossed over in basically 4 sentences. I STILL don't even fully understand what actually happened to the broad!! And hell if this was going to focus so much on Francesca and the senators romance then the author could have at least given us a satisfying reunion between the two when she finally woke up from her coma. 🙄🙄🙄
This story focused more on the love between Francesca & the Senator than it did on the actual main characters Faith & Drake!!!!!!
I also really don't like how this entire book was spent trying to figure out what the hell happened to Francesca only for it to be wrapped up & glossed over in basically 4 sentences. I STILL don't even fully understand what actually happened to the broad!! And hell if this was going to focus so much on Francesca and the senators romance then the author could have at least given us a satisfying reunion between the two when she finally woke up from her coma. 🙄🙄🙄
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May 10, 2019
Yes,!
Gavin does need his own story. His connection to Faith and Drake gave him a bit more personality; even though he was a secondary character to different main characters. Faith and Drake weren't as compelling as Theo and Imani; but Faith had to learn the hard way to follow an expert's advice. But she did recognize and act on her attraction to Drake and Drake allowed her to process things at her own pace while keeping things real at the same. They are a good match. I'm so looking forward to her next book.
Gavin does need his own story. His connection to Faith and Drake gave him a bit more personality; even though he was a secondary character to different main characters. Faith and Drake weren't as compelling as Theo and Imani; but Faith had to learn the hard way to follow an expert's advice. But she did recognize and act on her attraction to Drake and Drake allowed her to process things at her own pace while keeping things real at the same. They are a good match. I'm so looking forward to her next book.
November 1, 2023
Fun series
I've enjoyed this series, the mystery,the intrigue, & the romance. Faith was my least favorite of the three heroines. She was annoying at times but not enough to ruin the story. Taylor from Moses book was my absolute favorite & a hard act follow. Overall, I love the way this author takes time to develop characters who feel like real people with real lives. It really allows readers to become invested in not only the romance but also by solving the case. I like Gavin as a side character. I'm not sure I'd be interested in his own book. But that's just me.
I've enjoyed this series, the mystery,the intrigue, & the romance. Faith was my least favorite of the three heroines. She was annoying at times but not enough to ruin the story. Taylor from Moses book was my absolute favorite & a hard act follow. Overall, I love the way this author takes time to develop characters who feel like real people with real lives. It really allows readers to become invested in not only the romance but also by solving the case. I like Gavin as a side character. I'm not sure I'd be interested in his own book. But that's just me.
May 6, 2019
Good read
This book was full of action and intrigue which I loved. It was somewhat light on the romance (seemed more a by product) and again my main gripe still don’t know what Faith looks like. She 5.5 and has a bob and is black. A bit short considering everyone else got a full description. After the scene at the hotel, it would have been nice to have a scene between Francesca and Faith if only to thank her. Also we didn’t get to know how/when she decided to move to Versek
This book was full of action and intrigue which I loved. It was somewhat light on the romance (seemed more a by product) and again my main gripe still don’t know what Faith looks like. She 5.5 and has a bob and is black. A bit short considering everyone else got a full description. After the scene at the hotel, it would have been nice to have a scene between Francesca and Faith if only to thank her. Also we didn’t get to know how/when she decided to move to Versek
May 10, 2019
Cowboy Coming Home!
I can’t get enough of the men from Versteck Valley. Drake story was just awesome. I love the interaction between Drake and Faith, I love how he made faith filled at ease. I like how drake showed faith that she can put her trust in a man again, and how Drake and Asher both earned her respect. I cannot wait to read Gavins story, He definitely needs to find a lady love.
I can’t get enough of the men from Versteck Valley. Drake story was just awesome. I love the interaction between Drake and Faith, I love how he made faith filled at ease. I like how drake showed faith that she can put her trust in a man again, and how Drake and Asher both earned her respect. I cannot wait to read Gavins story, He definitely needs to find a lady love.
May 25, 2019
Drake
This was an interesting and amazing romance novel. Drake and Faith's romance story began from a client disappearance. It contains drama, betrayal, hope, dreams, deception, suspense, intrigue, and finding true love. I will be recommending this series to everyone I know!!! Another great series Erosa Knowles!!!!
This was an interesting and amazing romance novel. Drake and Faith's romance story began from a client disappearance. It contains drama, betrayal, hope, dreams, deception, suspense, intrigue, and finding true love. I will be recommending this series to everyone I know!!! Another great series Erosa Knowles!!!!
August 30, 2019
Enjoy the action didn’t believe a love story
I thought the live story was better between the supporting characters and I did the main characters but I loved the action portion of the book I just didn’t feel the chemistry between the hero and heroine heroin the whole time I thought they were just a booty call
I thought the live story was better between the supporting characters and I did the main characters but I loved the action portion of the book I just didn’t feel the chemistry between the hero and heroine heroin the whole time I thought they were just a booty call
January 11, 2021
😎😎😎
It is hart to review this book, I wondered how drake would fit into the first tech valley life style.
As in book one and two, there are so many people within the story it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with what is happening and who is who. Sometimes it would be nice to have a deeper view and more elaboration on each character.
Overall a very good series.
It is hart to review this book, I wondered how drake would fit into the first tech valley life style.
As in book one and two, there are so many people within the story it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with what is happening and who is who. Sometimes it would be nice to have a deeper view and more elaboration on each character.
Overall a very good series.
September 19, 2021
Drake and Faith
Loved these two. Man this story was fast moving and the right amount of intrigue those of us who love mysteries need.
This whole mash up with Francesca and her Lover was crazy, so many moving parts.
I was so happy to see Gavin again. Yes please write a book featuring him. This time I hope for a lasting love for him.
Loved these two. Man this story was fast moving and the right amount of intrigue those of us who love mysteries need.
This whole mash up with Francesca and her Lover was crazy, so many moving parts.
I was so happy to see Gavin again. Yes please write a book featuring him. This time I hope for a lasting love for him.
May 12, 2019
Sorry to see this series end
Ms. Knowles, I really like your stories. You're books are new to me I enjoyed this series and I love the fact that I didn't have. To wait a year between books. The town's residents, close, together, Asher Moses and drake awesome. More like this
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Ms. Knowles, I really like your stories. You're books are new to me I enjoyed this series and I love the fact that I didn't have. To wait a year between books. The town's residents, close, together, Asher Moses and drake awesome. More like this
M
May 13, 2019
Great Read!
Plot awesome....I’ve read all three books and Asher and Drake’s stories are my favorites ...Moses’ was ok and I would love to see what Ms. Knowles does with a story about Gavin!
Do yourself a favor and get this series. It’s well written and it’s got that sexy 🔥!
Plot awesome....I’ve read all three books and Asher and Drake’s stories are my favorites ...Moses’ was ok and I would love to see what Ms. Knowles does with a story about Gavin!
Do yourself a favor and get this series. It’s well written and it’s got that sexy 🔥!
May 19, 2019
Wonderful
This was a wonderful book to read on a sunny Saturday! Versteck Valley is such a special place and even though most of the book takes place elsewhere, the specialness of the people of the town shines through.
This was a wonderful book to read on a sunny Saturday! Versteck Valley is such a special place and even though most of the book takes place elsewhere, the specialness of the people of the town shines through.
May 23, 2019
Really Good book
This book was very good much better than Moses 's book Asher's book is my favorite then Drake's . I am looking forward to Gavin getting his own book. I would definitely recommend this book
This book was very good much better than Moses 's book Asher's book is my favorite then Drake's . I am looking forward to Gavin getting his own book. I would definitely recommend this book
June 2, 2019
Great addition
Absolutely loved seeing Gavin again and yes, he needs his own story!! I've fallen in love with Versteck Valley. Totally enjoyed this series. Faith was a bit much, but I eventually warmed to her. She and Drake made a great couple.
Absolutely loved seeing Gavin again and yes, he needs his own story!! I've fallen in love with Versteck Valley. Totally enjoyed this series. Faith was a bit much, but I eventually warmed to her. She and Drake made a great couple.
June 9, 2019
Enjoy!!!
This book had me introduction the beginning to the end. I love Drake matter of fact I loved all 3. The ladies fit them well. Liked how Theo's name kept creeping up. A story for Garvin yes and I know exactly who his soul mate should be. Looking forward for the next book.
This book had me introduction the beginning to the end. I love Drake matter of fact I loved all 3. The ladies fit them well. Liked how Theo's name kept creeping up. A story for Garvin yes and I know exactly who his soul mate should be. Looking forward for the next book.
October 16, 2019
I Hope That This Was Not The End To This Series...
I loved Drake and Faith’s story! It was just as suspenseful as the first two Men of Versteck Valley books. I hope there are more to come to see what happens with this bunch! I will be reading more from Erosa Knowles!
I loved Drake and Faith’s story! It was just as suspenseful as the first two Men of Versteck Valley books. I hope there are more to come to see what happens with this bunch! I will be reading more from Erosa Knowles!
January 5, 2022
Loved it
I enjoyed the men of Versteck loved the plots I laughed. I like the twist and turns. And yes you must write Having story he deserves to find love in danger like his boy Theo
I enjoyed the men of Versteck loved the plots I laughed. I like the twist and turns. And yes you must write Having story he deserves to find love in danger like his boy Theo
January 13, 2022
Faith and Drake
I love the storyline and the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. I rated it 5 stars because the book kept my interest , Drake and Faith’s relationship.
I love the storyline and the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. I rated it 5 stars because the book kept my interest , Drake and Faith’s relationship.
January 9, 2024
What an ending to a phenomenal series, I need Gavin's storyline, please 🤗. Love this action packed drama, twists, turns, romance, good plot, and suspense. I just kept turning pages eager to get the answers 😮. Why, who, what for, whaat, yep all those ☺. Good read 😉.
May 8, 2019
Wonderbar!!!!
I would say that this would b a fitting end to the series , but I think Gavin should have his own story. And we should see\know that the other 2 couples for married
I would say that this would b a fitting end to the series , but I think Gavin should have his own story. And we should see\know that the other 2 couples for married
May 21, 2019
Love it
All the books in this series are great. If you have not read them do so NOW, you won’t be sorry. Drake, Asher and Moses are true romantic heroes.
All the books in this series are great. If you have not read them do so NOW, you won’t be sorry. Drake, Asher and Moses are true romantic heroes.
May 25, 2019
Had me hooked until the last chapter.
A great romance and who-done it all rolled into one. I loved everything about this one. Exciting and very well written.
A great romance and who-done it all rolled into one. I loved everything about this one. Exciting and very well written.
May 26, 2019
Like it!
Drake and Faith, I liked the story and the couple. Drake is take charge and Faith is smart. Action and intrigue with romance.
Drake and Faith, I liked the story and the couple. Drake is take charge and Faith is smart. Action and intrigue with romance.
May 31, 2019
I really enjoy this series and how it was connected to Theo and Imani’s story. And Gavin definitely needs his own story.
June 7, 2019
Good
Good writing but this reader was more intrigued by the Senator and Francesca's relationship than Drake and Faith. Maybe Faith 's backstory needed a little more work.
Good writing but this reader was more intrigued by the Senator and Francesca's relationship than Drake and Faith. Maybe Faith 's backstory needed a little more work.
June 22, 2019
Head over heels
Faith is head over heels in trouble with a client and turns to her friend for help. Gavin introduces Faith and Drake, and they fall head over heels for each other while working to solve the case.
Faith is head over heels in trouble with a client and turns to her friend for help. Gavin introduces Faith and Drake, and they fall head over heels for each other while working to solve the case.
May 19, 2019
Yes
Love the stories. All three stories. And yes I would love a story about gavin. Just make sure he does not go back to susan, but give him some one who will stand by her man aleast a year of eating before pressuring him to marry after you three months after you start dating. Thanks
Love the stories. All three stories. And yes I would love a story about gavin. Just make sure he does not go back to susan, but give him some one who will stand by her man aleast a year of eating before pressuring him to marry after you three months after you start dating. Thanks
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