TRUE DEVOTION by DEE HENDERSON is the first book in the Uncommon Heroes series. Kelly is a lifesaver who saves a young boy's life when he is taken out to sea in a riptide. She almost dies in her attempt to save him, but is herself saved by Joe, a navy SEAL who has become her best friend. Joe was her late husband, Nick's, commanding officer and best friend. Nick died in saving Joe's life in a mission that went wrong. Kelly was devoted to her SEAL husband, and for three years drifts far from true devotion to the Lord as she blames Him for his premature death. When Joe saves her from drowning she tells him she loves him, which she realizes is the truth, but she is afraid of losing him as a friend if things don't work out for them romantically.
This near death experience causes Kelly to rethink her relationship with the Lord. She is truly grateful to the Lord for saving her life and turns back to prayer and bible reading in her desire to get close to Him once again.
Charles, Ryan's father, shows his gratitude to Kelly by giving her lavish gifts, but there is something about him that Joe doesn't trust. He thinks it is probably because Charles seems to be after Kelly's affection. Kelly likes Charles and both she and Joe become very fond of Ryan.
The characters in this story show friendship, loyalty, single-mindedness, determination and heroism. There is also much fun, camaraderie and a love of life amongst them, especially in view of the dangerous work they are involved in. We see Joe and Kelly's unselfishness as opposed to the selfishness and greed of those they are up against.
The story is fast-paced and exciting, and I like the almost conversational way that it is written. It is easy to read and gives an insight into the lives of those who lay their lives on the line in order to keep the citizens of America safe. It is a story of devotion to one another, to their country and to the Lord.
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