Ever since 9/11 claimed the lives of many of his fellow
firefighters—and left him unable to walk on his
own—Ian Woodward had struggled to find a reason to
live. Until actress Lisel Loring entered his life. Lisel
challenged him out of his depression, and with her support
Ian was finding a new sense of hope. Then Lisel wanted more
from their friendship, from him. And that was something Ian
vowed never to give any woman again. So he said the one
thing guaranteed to make her leave. But now she's back in
Hidden Cove, and in trouble. Someone is stalking her...
Disgraced ex-cop Rick Ruscio needed a second chance and
protecting Lisel Loring from a rabid fan was a step in teh
right direction. So was doing his mandatory community
service—at a city preschool, of all places. And when he
meets teacher Faith McPherson, her joy and innocence act as
a balm to his weary heart. Rick knows he should stay away
from Faith, but he can't resist her allure—even if it
means getting burned...
"This final installment of Ms. Shay’s Hidden Cove trilogy is
a stupendous novel. The characters in Nothing More To
Lose are some of the most poignant and complex of all
the ones introduced in this series, and their redemption and
evolution are a pure joy to behold. It’s one of those rare
and marvelous books that you can’t put down once you start
it. This author never disappoints readers as she immerses
them in the intricacies, heartaches and joys of human nature
and living life to the fullest. Please keep them coming,
Kathy!" —Tanzey Cutter, Reviewer, The Best
Reviews
"Even though I haven't read the first two books, I was still
engrossed in this wonderful, emotional story. This book is a
keeper for sure...Not only are the stories for Ian and Lisel
and Rick and Faith as engrossing as they can be, but the
characters are so vivid they are tangible. I especially want
to mention Faith's father, the Reverend David McPherson. He
is a good and decent man who takes a fatherly interest in
Rick and never gives up on him - not even when Rick gives up
on himself. At its core, Nothing More To Lose is an
inspirational book. It's not overtly religious and there
isn't a lot of preaching, but several of the characters,
mainly Faith, are religious and their faith in God is not
something that they leave in behind the church doors. They
are not overtly holy, they are not proselytizers, but they
believe and it has an effect on their lives. I was
profoundly moved by this book in a way that I haven't often
been moved by a romance novel. It speaks of redemption,
forgiveness, and the transcendent healing power of love. I
know that I will be reading this one again." —Ellen
Micheletti, All About Romance
"The Hidden Cove tales continue to provide superb romantic
suspense thrillers while paying homage to firefighters. The
current tale is terrific as Kathryn Shay employs multiple
storylines tied together by Lisel and favorites from
previous books return. Readers will cry for Ian, yet Ms.
Shy does not paint a tearjerker or provoke pity tears for
him. Nothing More To Lose is a strong entry in one
of the best running collections on the market today."
—Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews
"This novel has many amazing messages. Shay captures the
range of emotions experienced by a traumatized person whose
life has changed irreparably in her characterization of Ian.
This endearing man embodies the essence of an American hero
without being romanticized or trivialized in the telling of
the story. This is no small accomplishment for any author.
Similarly, Rick’s haunting past, his guilt, and his
struggles to define himself as different from his family are
thoroughly and expertly detailed. As in past novels, Shay
captures the emotional baggage that comes from growing up in
an aggressive, alcoholic family. Again, no small
accomplishment. A few months ago I decided to go back and
read Kathryn Shay’s archived novels, dating back to the mid
1990’s. Having now read nearly all of them, I can honestly
say that I have rarely read an author who is so consistently
outstanding in her writing, so true to her craft, completely
clear and detailed with character development. In notes at
the conclusion of this book she describes living with her
characters and how this felt. Her excellent writing
reflects the attachment and involvement she feels with these
contemporary individuals.
This novel should not be missed as it is one of the best
I’ve read in a long time. Hats off to Kathryn Shay for
creating a marvelous winner!" —Jeri Neal, The
Romance Reader's Connection
