Two men think they've lost it all, including the chance of ever finding true love. Then into their lives come two strong women who'll prove them wrong, if they'll just accept it and quit fighting the inevitable.

Following 9/11, Ian Woodward is confined to a wheelchair, unable to use his legs or to do what he loves the most -- being a firefighter. When he's offered a job of teaching at the fire academy in Hidden Cove, he refuses, at first. The encouragement of his family and the lovely Broadway star, Lisel Loring, finally convince him that he may have something to offer other firefighters, even if he can't walk. Lisel's tough challenge that he should be glad he's still here to be able to pass his knowledge on to others is the catalyst he needs to make him agree to teach. Lisel also plays a big part in bringing Ian out of his depression, but he won't let their relationship go any further than friendship, even though he's strongly attracted to her. When Ian refuses Lisel after she admits to being in love with him, she leaves Hidden Cove. However, it doesn't take long for her to return. A maniacal fan is stalking Lisel, and she has nowhere else to turn for help. Living next door to Ian is a bigger temptation than either of them can resist. It doesn't take Ian long to realize he may pass up the best thing that's ever happened to him. But is he man enough to protect Lisel, as well as return her love? Of course! But the road traveled to reach that goal is a rough one, even for a hero like Ian.

Disgraced cop Rick Ruscio is given a chance to redeem himself by acting as bodyguard for Lisel. He also must perform community service for his misdeeds, which puts him in direct contact with teacher Faith McPherson at her preschool. It's hard enough for him to be around small children, let alone having to deal with his attraction to the sweet and innocent Faith. He's stunned to learn that she feels the same toward him. When Faith begins actively pursuing a romantic relationship with Rick, it takes all of his strong resolve to keep his distance. He'd never forgive himself if he hurt her the way he has everyone else in his life. But Faith is stronger than Rick ever imagined, and she has plans for their future together.

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. An excellent read!