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The Quiltmaker’s Son

by C.C. Black , Daniel Elijah Sanderfer

Patch Burke is the son of a miner. He lives with his mother in the forgotten coal community of St. Charles, Virginia. They are barely making ends meet, but they do what they can to survive. While they may lack material possessions, they find strength in their love for one another.

Butch is an orphan who was left behind after his father died from Black Lung Disease. Feeling desperate and lonely, he contemplates leaving the place he once called home. Fortunately, hope arrives when he encounters Patch, a kind neighbor boy.

What begins as a friendship soon blossoms into a beautiful love. Patch persuades his mother to welcome Butch into their home, creating a sense of family. However, when bad news threatens to tear them apart, they must unite to overcome the challenge and protect everything they hold dear.

Join best-selling authors Daniel Elijah Sanderfer and C.C. Black in this poignant tale about overcoming hardship, having faith, and embracing chosen family amid life's struggles.

Published:
Publisher: Independently Published
Genres:
Historical, Historical - 20th Century, Historical - America, Inspirational, Young Adult

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 3
Romantic Content: 3
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: Under 18
Protagonist 2 Age: Under 18
Tropes: (Hits) Close to Home, Coming of Age, Coming Out / Closeted, First Time, Found Family, Friends to Lovers, Hurt / Comfort, Small Town, True Love, Wide-Eyed Innocence
Word Count: 25,421
Setting: St. Charles, Virginia
Languages Available: English
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About the Authors

C.C. Black

Daniel Elijah Sanderfer

Daniel Elijah Sanderfer is an international best-selling author of more than two hundred books. He was born in Stuart, Virginia, and raised in the Southside region. He's lived in numerous places across the eastern United States but now resides in rural Lee County, where he lives with his husband of twenty years, William.

His books feature LGBTQIA+ characters from all walks of life but primarily focus on rural living. He's received several award nominations, including Best Author on Goodreads and Best Y.A. Short Story. His works can be found primarily on Amazon, as well as other retailers nationwide. Several of his works are also available in audiobook format.

Before he became a writer, he worked in the hospitality industry for fifteen years, where he received the R.O.S.E. award nomination two consecutive years in the Louisville, Kentucky Metropolitan Area. His works showcase queer and other characters living their authentic truths. They always contain messages of hope, as well as life lessons. He's a proud, gay own voices author with a large fan following on social media.

You can find information about his life, as well as news on upcoming releases, in his Facebook fan group, Sanderfer's Socialites.