Last Stop Before Heaven is a poignant and deeply human novel that takes readers inside the Florida Forest, a sprawling nursing home where life, love, and memories intertwine.

Through the eyes of Mary, a dedicated nurse’s aide, Stella, a fiercely independent 103-year-old woman, and Ellen, a nurse searching for meaning in her profession, we witness the raw beauty and heartbreaking realities of aging, survival, and unexpected companionship.

As Stella finds herself drawn to a new romance, she reflects on a life filled with love, loss, and resilience. Meanwhile, Mary and Ellen navigate the demands of caregiving—balancing compassion, exhaustion, and the unshakable bonds they form with the residents they serve. But when the Florida Forest faces an uncertain future, everyone within its walls must confront change, mortality, and the question of what truly makes a life well-lived.

Told with warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, Last Stop Before Heaven is a celebration of those who have lived long enough to see it all—and those who stand by them in their final journey.