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Faithful Service, Silent Hearts
by
Lynette Mae (Goodreads Author)
Lieutenant Devon James joined the army, hoping to shed her abusive upbringing and create a meaningful life, even if she doesn't know what that would look like. Devon excels as a soldier and leader, and she's certain her career path will lead to a bright future - until she falls in love with a woman. Suddenly the truth of her heart puts Devon's entire career at risk.Faithfu...more
Paperback, 276 pages
Published
June 27th 2011
by Regal Crest Enterprises
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I loved this book! The writing was wonderful, the characters keenly drawn and the story line kept me turning pages well past bedtime. I appreciated the care with which this author treated the pent-up emotions, well-reasoned fears and fierce loyalty of gay members of the military before DADT was reversed. The requirements of living under wraps in the military informed the entire emotional and romantic realities for our gay and lesbian military members.
The freedoms most of us now enjoy in terms o...more
The freedoms most of us now enjoy in terms o...more
As a veteran long before don't ask don't tell I lived through the hunting down. This book brought back very real memories for me. It did happen ladies, not just in isolated instances. it was going on at every military post and base. I joined they Army with every intention of staying untill retirement and left after one enlistment because I had the need not to hide who I am. I have great respect for my friends who chose to stay in the closet and continue their time in the military and retire. T...more
Wow! I really liked this book. I liked it so much that it made me angry that we spent so many years tossing good soldiers out of the military because of a bunch of homophobic assholes. That said, about a quarter into this book, I was thinking that this plot needed to tighten, but I kept reading and realized that although there is a tiny sag in the pacing early on, the set-up is necessary for it to fall together later. This is one of the better books I've read that involved military service. Mone...more
This story was not only touching in so many ways, but sad as well. Without being a spoiler, let me say this...treating our military personnel with anything but the respect they deserve, no matter what their sexual preference, is abhorrent. Who they love does not change their willingness to die for their country and the safety of our nation. I cannot help but feel shame for the Administration's past actions against our soldiers. I highly recommend you read this and be prepared to be outraged. Tha...more
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This was one of those books that I could not put down. A fabulous book and I can't wait for the sequel!
Faithful Service, Silent Hearts is a compelling and realistic look at life for lesbians in the military in the years before 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' Romance and war, heartbreak and devastation, heriosm and redemption, Faithful Service has it all."
The book takes us on a journey from boot camp to Beruit with naive young Devon James as she tries to navigate a career in the army in the years before "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Devon's path is crossed by exploding bombs and bombshell women, but that path...more
The book takes us on a journey from boot camp to Beruit with naive young Devon James as she tries to navigate a career in the army in the years before "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Devon's path is crossed by exploding bombs and bombshell women, but that path...more
Riveting story...nice job, Lynette!
Outstanding read! I felt like I was along for the ride right next to Devon. Great job Lynette, I look forward to your next book.
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Lynette Mae left a small town in Pennsylvania to serve in the US Army. After her honorable discharge, she found herself in Florida, diving into a law enforcement career. Although completely challenging and satisfying, being a cop only fueled Lynette’s true passion: Writing. Her life’s rich experiences provide endless inspiration for action-packed stories with plenty of romance. When she’s not serv...more
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