The Architecture of Us: a Novel Love, Loss, and Building Life Together

Some love stories begin with a spark. Others begin with survival.When Chad meets David in New York City during the summer of 1991, neither man knows that a chance encounter in Washington Square Park will become the foundation of a life built together over three decades.But before David, there was Marcus. Before hope, there was grief. And before Chad could learn how to build a future, he would have to survive a past shaped by loss, family rejection, and the devastating realities of the AIDS crisis.As the years unfold, Chad and David build a life together through triumphs and setbacks, joy and heartbreak, acceptance and forgiveness. Along the way, they discover that family is not always defined by blood, but by the people who choose to stand beside us when the world turns away.Spanning more than thirty years, The Architecture of Us is a moving story about chosen family, resilience, second chances, and the enduring power of love. Through life's unexpected challenges, Chad and David learn that the strongest foundations are not made of brick and steel, but of trust, compassion, and the courage to keep building-even when life threatens to tear everything down.A heartfelt novel celebrating LGBTQ+ love, family, hope, and the people who become home.

Pagina's: 131, Paperback, Independently published