It's Never Too Late to Love

Reads 55
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Parts 7
Time 15m

Reads 55
Votes 8
Parts 7
Time 15m

dealingwithdeath disease humor retirement romance wattys2016

Linda is a 73 year old retired nurse who has never been married. She wants to be content with life, but feels as though something is missing.

Marcus is a 70 year old retired biomedical researcher who still holds a passion for researching new diseases. When a outbreak of a new type of influenza occurs, Marcus goes back to his lab to help with research in loving memory of his wife, who he couldn't save from a different influenza outbreak ten years earlier. Now he hopes to save other's loved ones where he couldn't save his own. 

Filled with the looming threat of death, the bright light of love, and a dash of craziness, this story is sure to have you laughing through your tears.
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