When I Count to Three

by Tanya Allan

“…..and when I count to three, you will forget everything I’ve said.”The problem was that Max didn’t hear the instruction from the stage hypnotist.Was this the catalyst that shook student Max Connor out of his hum-drum existence and start him down an unexpected road; or would he have travelled down that road anyway?Tough question, but the only thing that mattered was that travel that road he did. To be fair, he had already taken a few teetering steps (probably due to the high heels), but for reasons that at the time seemed logical. The first time he dressed as a girl, he did so because his girlfriend at that time thought it would be cool. It was so cool that she went off with someone else, and every guy at the party wanted to get off with him!The second time was of his own volition (as the girlfriend was history by this time), and he felt he had awoken someone within who was not going to go away easily.However, due to a set of unusual circumstances, he falls in love with a girl called Sally, who just happens to be more into girls than guys. She persuades Max to become Maxine for three months whilst working at a remote hotel in Scotland. During this period, Maxine decides that she is going to stay, so Max has to decide whether he wants her to.Actually, it became an easy decision, but a very tough road, as you will see.

Genres: Transgender

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 2013

About the author

Tanya Allan is a prolific writer of various works, including novels, short stories and poetry. Some of her work, relating to transgender issues, may be familiar to those who feel that perhaps life would have been easier had they been born with a body and mind of the same gender. She is in the process of publishing all other work under the same name.

Tanya is now settled in the southern half of the United Kingdom (sometimes known as England). Born and educated in Scotland, and having experienced well over a half-century of life, in a myriad of guises, mostly involved keeping the realm safe and secure from enemies, both domestic and foreign, Tanya has a more sedate life now, concentrating on grandchildren, dogs, travel and writing.

Reviews

[John delamore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Count to three

What a tremendously joyous and overwhelming beautiful story of Maxine. From the depths of despair to the loving arms of a man that adored her. A great romantic novel with transgender,lesbian and heterosexual loving.

[Maurits Solleveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read

The story feels so natural and well written. Each character comes to life as Tanya weaves them into the story. As with all her other books, it is always sad to reach the ending. I am always waiting for the next book.

[Russell Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I really enjoy Tanyo Allan and her writing. There are interesting characters and a unique plot. Please continue these stories.

[Anne Mouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this yet again and thoroughly enjoyed it

Even having read it before this story is still fun. That really boils down to a wonderful central character and an engaging supporting cast, all brought together with a great story.