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Lucky
Sloane would've given anything to have been born with the right body, but he hadn't. He’d have given anything to have his family back, but his father insisted that until Sloane was ready to become his heterosexual daughter again, he wanted nothing to do with him.
So Sloane dealt with the challenges of being transgender as best he could. Luckily, his best friend Jace was there with him every step of the way.
Jace is the best man Sloane has ever met, but Jace is gay and Sloane still doesn’t have the right parts – until Jace proves that he loves Sloane just the way he is.
(This story was previously published.)
So Sloane dealt with the challenges of being transgender as best he could. Luckily, his best friend Jace was there with him every step of the way.
Jace is the best man Sloane has ever met, but Jace is gay and Sloane still doesn’t have the right parts – until Jace proves that he loves Sloane just the way he is.
(This story was previously published.)
19 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2012
About the author
Tia Fielding
69 books231 followersTia Fielding is a Finnish author who loves witty people, words, peppermint, sarcasm, autumn, and the tiny beautiful things in life.
Tia identifies as genderqueer but isn’t strict about pronouns. Why? Because luckily, in her native language there aren’t gender-specific pronouns.
These days, preferring to live in the middle of nowhere with her fur babies is as big of a part of her psyche as writing. Tia likes to recharge in nature and tends to watch where she’s going through her cell phone’s camera.
In 2013 Tia’s novel Falling Into Place was recognized by the industry’s Rainbow Awards in the Best LGBT Erotic Romance (Bobby Michaels Award) category.
In 2019, her novel Four (Love by Numbers #2) won a Rainbow Award in the Best Transgender Contemporary category.
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March 6, 2012
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Sloane has always known he was born in the wrong body. Born female, he was a confused child who was never comfortable in his own skin. But, the day the Sloane found out that there were other people who were also like he was, transgendered, Sloane started living as a male from that day on despite Sloane’s family and their disapproval. The one person that Sloane has always been able to depend on is his best friend, Jace. Ever since Sloane could remember, he has always been able to rely on Jace. Jace’s unconditional friendship and the emotional support he’s given Sloane has been a rock in Sloane’s difficult life. Now as adults, Jace and Sloane are roommates and their relationship is closer than ever. But, recently Sloane has come to the realization that his feelings for Jace are much stronger than just friendship. Even though Sloan often fantasizes of them being together, he knows it can never come true. Jace is gay and Sloane does not think he has what it takes to make Jace happy. Even though Sloane’s not happy with his body, he will not go through a sex change operation because of the high risk that’s involved. Although, Sloane is taking testosterone and is feeling a lot more comfortable in his skin, he still has anxiety about his genitalia. But when Jace reveals that he’s in love with Sloane, will he be able to get past his fears and anxieties so he can have his own happy ending with the man of his dreams?
I really liked this book. At just under 24 pages it really packs a lot of punch. I was immediately empathic for Sloane and quickly found myself rallying behind him to take a chance on Jace and a chance on love. I liked the chemistry and deep friendship that Sloane and Jace had together and immediately found myself rooting for their friendship to evolve into a loving romantic one. I really like transgendered stories and this one was really good. Even though Sloane does not have male genitalia, not once did I believe that he was less a man than any other hero I’ve read about. Even when Sloane and Jace make love, I thought it was written so well that in my mind it was still between two men who loved each other.
I do wish this book had been longer. I personally would have loved to see how their relationship continued to evolve as time goes by. Instead, we get a small, but lovely glance into their lives in which I really enjoyed. But, it still would have been really great to read more of this amazing couple.
Sloane has always known he was born in the wrong body. Born female, he was a confused child who was never comfortable in his own skin. But, the day the Sloane found out that there were other people who were also like he was, transgendered, Sloane started living as a male from that day on despite Sloane’s family and their disapproval. The one person that Sloane has always been able to depend on is his best friend, Jace. Ever since Sloane could remember, he has always been able to rely on Jace. Jace’s unconditional friendship and the emotional support he’s given Sloane has been a rock in Sloane’s difficult life. Now as adults, Jace and Sloane are roommates and their relationship is closer than ever. But, recently Sloane has come to the realization that his feelings for Jace are much stronger than just friendship. Even though Sloan often fantasizes of them being together, he knows it can never come true. Jace is gay and Sloane does not think he has what it takes to make Jace happy. Even though Sloane’s not happy with his body, he will not go through a sex change operation because of the high risk that’s involved. Although, Sloane is taking testosterone and is feeling a lot more comfortable in his skin, he still has anxiety about his genitalia. But when Jace reveals that he’s in love with Sloane, will he be able to get past his fears and anxieties so he can have his own happy ending with the man of his dreams?
I really liked this book. At just under 24 pages it really packs a lot of punch. I was immediately empathic for Sloane and quickly found myself rallying behind him to take a chance on Jace and a chance on love. I liked the chemistry and deep friendship that Sloane and Jace had together and immediately found myself rooting for their friendship to evolve into a loving romantic one. I really like transgendered stories and this one was really good. Even though Sloane does not have male genitalia, not once did I believe that he was less a man than any other hero I’ve read about. Even when Sloane and Jace make love, I thought it was written so well that in my mind it was still between two men who loved each other.
I do wish this book had been longer. I personally would have loved to see how their relationship continued to evolve as time goes by. Instead, we get a small, but lovely glance into their lives in which I really enjoyed. But, it still would have been really great to read more of this amazing couple.
February 25, 2015
Very short story about a young FTM who decides not to have any surgery. Enjoyed this well-written story, but really wished it were longer.
July 29, 2016
3.5 Lucky is the story of Sloane, a female to male transgendered soul who is just desperately unhappy living in the female body he inhabits. He isn’t interested in reassignment surgery because he is afraid of complications. When he tells his parents about himself, they react poorly. His father is mayor of the town, and agrees to pay for Sloane’s college tuition as long as he promises to go somewhere far away and to have no further contact with the family until he comes to his senses and returns as the heterosexual daughter he used to be.
Luckily for Sloane, his best friend since childhood, Jace, goes with him. Jace is big, beautiful and gay. He rooms with Sloane at college, makes him see the doctor and holds his hand while he is examined to be allowed testosterone, and generally is just there for him all the time. Since Sloane is in love with Jace, it makes it all the more bittersweet, since Sloane is a gay man inside, and a female outside. Wrong body parts for the gay man that is Jace.
I do wish the story had been longer, so Sloane’s issues with his parents and his body could have been explored more. His body hatred comes across to an extent, and his trust of Jace with his body shows the extent to which he loves the man. There is one sex scene, and it does read as a m/f, because Sloane does have a female body. This is a good book that could have been great had it been longer.
Luckily for Sloane, his best friend since childhood, Jace, goes with him. Jace is big, beautiful and gay. He rooms with Sloane at college, makes him see the doctor and holds his hand while he is examined to be allowed testosterone, and generally is just there for him all the time. Since Sloane is in love with Jace, it makes it all the more bittersweet, since Sloane is a gay man inside, and a female outside. Wrong body parts for the gay man that is Jace.
I do wish the story had been longer, so Sloane’s issues with his parents and his body could have been explored more. His body hatred comes across to an extent, and his trust of Jace with his body shows the extent to which he loves the man. There is one sex scene, and it does read as a m/f, because Sloane does have a female body. This is a good book that could have been great had it been longer.
January 25, 2012
Sloane was born as a girl -- but he struggled with himself; he felt that he have not been born with the right parts. So he was reborn as a boy. Now, Sloane on testosterone shots although he keeps his vagina because he doesn't want to risk the surgery. But, having that wrong organ is an issue, when Sloane is in love with his gay best friend, Jace.
I must tip my hat for this one for featuring a transgender as main character. Since it's a short story, the internal struggle of Sloane and his body is not explored deeply. The central plot of this story is Sloane's feeling for Jace and how Jace accepts him, the way he is, even if Sloane keeps his vagina. Even if the last several pages ONLY deal with how they are making love, I still think it's beautiful and thought-provoking ...
I must tip my hat for this one for featuring a transgender as main character. Since it's a short story, the internal struggle of Sloane and his body is not explored deeply. The central plot of this story is Sloane's feeling for Jace and how Jace accepts him, the way he is, even if Sloane keeps his vagina. Even if the last several pages ONLY deal with how they are making love, I still think it's beautiful and thought-provoking ...
April 24, 2012
Reviewed by Max: At twenty-one pages this is a very short story. I think the overall story and characters could have been developed a lot more. Given the subject matter, I would have liked to have known more about Sloane and how he progressed from female to male.
I would love to see more stories with FTM characters, especially ones where the character identifies as being gay.
I felt the storyline was rushed. The progression from friendship to lovers happened rapidly and there was no buildup. When I was done reading, I was left feeling empty.
C
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I would love to see more stories with FTM characters, especially ones where the character identifies as being gay.
I felt the storyline was rushed. The progression from friendship to lovers happened rapidly and there was no buildup. When I was done reading, I was left feeling empty.
C
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August 2, 2015
I liked this one. I like that she was a man but still kept his girly parts for health reasons. I do think that medicine will evolve to a point where sex changes will be a lot safer and better than now. But until then I think it's a very personal choice to go through with it or not.
That said I love that there was someone who loved him. He called himself gay but I think that just because people have to label things. It's our nature.
It didn't bother me that he had girl parts, and yes I expected to read about two men with men parts. But this was so much better. It let me see into a mind with issues not known to me. And for that I wanna thank the writer.
That said I love that there was someone who loved him. He called himself gay but I think that just because people have to label things. It's our nature.
It didn't bother me that he had girl parts, and yes I expected to read about two men with men parts. But this was so much better. It let me see into a mind with issues not known to me. And for that I wanna thank the writer.
April 28, 2012
Charnel's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
Lucky is a contemporary transgender short story, a quick read taking 10 to 20 minutes to finish. Usually a short story leaves me wanting more from the characters but I was completely satisfied with the whole story and the end. Transgender is a genre I haven’t read before but the story between Sloane, the man in a woman’s body, and Jace, his gay best friend, is sweet, loving, hot and heartwarming.
Lucky is a contemporary transgender short story, a quick read taking 10 to 20 minutes to finish. Usually a short story leaves me wanting more from the characters but I was completely satisfied with the whole story and the end. Transgender is a genre I haven’t read before but the story between Sloane, the man in a woman’s body, and Jace, his gay best friend, is sweet, loving, hot and heartwarming.
January 30, 2012
This is a very short story about Sloane, who is transgender.
He was disowned by his family but has his best friend Jace, who has been his rock throughout.
This is a touching read and a small window into Sloane's pain and insecurities.
He was disowned by his family but has his best friend Jace, who has been his rock throughout.
This is a touching read and a small window into Sloane's pain and insecurities.
January 28, 2012
Interesting short about a young transgender FtM in love with her gay best friend.
February 24, 2012
3.5 stars
This was a sweet and at times sad story about a young man dealing with being transgendered, losing his family and falling in love with his best friend.
This was a sweet and at times sad story about a young man dealing with being transgendered, losing his family and falling in love with his best friend.
January 29, 2012
A challenging subject to write about, well thought out and well done.
January 30, 2012
I really love reading stories with transgender characters in them, and I thought this was written and handled very well.
February 10, 2012
I'm sorry to say that this story didn't work for me. The writing seemed stilted to me and I couldn't relate to the MCs. There was no chemistry whatsoever.
March 11, 2012
This was just a taste of a transgender romance which was too short for me...but it left me curious and interested In the other stories this author has written.
December 26, 2019
3 stars
Best friends to lovers. This is a story of acceptance, coming to terms with their own body and finally love.
Best friends to lovers. This is a story of acceptance, coming to terms with their own body and finally love.
January 29, 2012
To short developed story, but interesting enough.
April 25, 2017
Funny, this is my second trans book in 2 days. So glad I read Starting from Scratch by Jay Northcote first or I would have been lost in the terminology. Story was too short.
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