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392 ratings, 4.25 average rating, 26 reviews
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October 5th 2005
by Tyndale House Publishers
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Paperback, 329 pages
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1414310625
(isbn13: 9781414310626)
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In True Devotion, which kicks off bestselling author Dee Henderson's Uncommon Heroes series, lifeguard Kelly Jacobs mechanically goes through t...more
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Read in November, 2008
This was a pretty good story, but there were times when details from the past or other things made me a little antsy. I had that, get on with it feeling a few times.
I liked the suspense and romance. The author writes a clean story. The information about Navy SEALS was very interesting. Not a lifestyle I'd enjoy, but intriguing.
I liked the suspense and romance. The author writes a clean story. The information about Navy SEALS was very interesting. Not a lifestyle I'd enjoy, but intriguing.
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Its been awhile since I read this book but I have read it at least twice, maybe three times. This is my favorite book of this series. Like Dee Henderson's other books there is a lot of suspense and romance involved. If you like to read books about the military this is a nice read. I wouldn't venture to say that it is highly accurate depiction of a Navy Seals life or that of their loved ones but I'm sure its close. I thought she did a good job protraying the uncertainty and strain that comes...more
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Read in September, 2008
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This book was great! I'm not really one for a "romance" book, but the story line had so much more going on that it didn't 'feel' like a romance novel. I felt like I could really realate to Kelly. And I liked that the whole thing is underlined with God's stregth that gets them through the hard times. The characters were "human" and seemed like they could actually be people you could meet in real life. I think that in itself, for me, was what could bring the story home.
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Read in May, 2008
I have always been a little distant from reading Christan books, especially the romance kind of ones. The romance is usually cheesy, and the author tends to be preachy which takes away from the story to me. This book was wasn't all romance, and the romance that was in it wasn't all cheesy. It was a good story. But it was preachy. I guess you just can't get away from that with most Christian authors, but there are some and I treasure those authors.
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Volume 1 in the "Uncommon Heroes" series.
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe (Bear) Baker cannot ask her to accept that risk again--even though he loves her. But the man responsible for her husband's death is back; closer than either of them realize. Kelly is in danger, and Joe may not get there in time.
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe (Bear) Baker cannot ask her to accept that risk again--even though he loves her. But the man responsible for her husband's death is back; closer than either of them realize. Kelly is in danger, and Joe may not get there in time.
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Read in November, 2008
Someone got me this book for a gift about 7-8 years ago, and I had never read it. I picked it up and finished it in two days. It's not that it was the greatest book I've ever read, but it was very captivating right from the beginning. I think is a good book that I would recommend just as a fun, warm hearted yet suspencful fiction...I think mililtary wifes might also enjoy it. I definately enjoyed it.
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Read in October, 2005
I didn't get into this series as much as the O'Malley series. I really didn't feel that it was as well written. Most "romance" books are predictable but when they are too predictable with badly written dialogue added to it some Christian cheeze, it is just not that good.
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Read in January, 2008
Interesting yarn, the military themes that were sandwiched between spurts of romance kinda appealled to me in a wacky way. Refreshing to have the christian spin. The author's expression lapsed into clumsy prose from time to time but overall it wasn't bad. A feel-good read.
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I really love this series. I have a real love for the Military, and for Christ, and this series meshes the two wonderfully. Dee Henderson is a really good story teller. This is good, clean romantic suspense with the added bonus of the military angle.
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I liked this realistic drama about what it would be like to lose a spouse while he was in the Navy and the struggle to move on after his death. I like the way she turns to God to help her through her struggles
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I loved the fact that see used a story to illustrate how life can get in the way of a persons relationship with God, but the person can find their way back. Well written with real characters.
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Ok. Once again- Romantic- This series is really good, especially if you like military topics with all the romance you could possibly want! It's a great series!
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This mystery is the first in a series called Uncommon Heroes. With Christian undertones, the mysteries focus on the different branches of the military.
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Read in January, 2008
I just like this author. She's a Christian writer and her books are clean. She has another series call the O'Malley series and I really like those too.
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Read in November, 2008
This wasn't as good as the O'Malley series but it was still a great book. I am ready to start True Valor. I am sure it will be awesome, as well.
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Read in May, 2007
These are all written by a Christian author. They're all just fun mystery/action/romance books that are quick reads.
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Read in October, 2004
For anyone who is military or wants to know some of what it is likle this is a great book to read.
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One of the best series I have read in a long time and this is only the first book.
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Enjoyed the entire series and would like to own them and reread some day.
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Gave me a new respect for Navy Seals and the people they leave behind.
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