Cream

by Christiana Harrell

Cream, an androgynous beauty, knows what it’s like to be abandoned, broke, and used. Left to the state by her parents and taken under the wing of her selfish foster mother, Cream sets her focus on one thing: money. She dives head first into the exotic lifestyle of stripping. Starting out in gentlemen clubs, drama seems to follow her wherever she goes. Instead of facing the turmoil, she moves on to the next city, causing more chaos than what she left behind.

She thinks she has life all figured out until she crosses paths with Payton, a daddy’s girl with lots of cash and a lust for women. Payton makes her learn things about herself that she never saw possible and with her new discovery comes a big change in her look and personality.

Cream is at the top of her game, surrounded by money and beautiful women. Then, one wild night forces her to discover yet another truth about herself and face the reality of her lifestyle. Will she continue to dwell in her unstable comfort zone? Or, will she finally open her eyes?

Genres: LGBT

230 pages, Paperback

First published August 21, 2013

About the author

Ina Chris also known as Christiana Harrell is a dynamic force in the creative world, a true jack of all trades who has seamlessly blended her talents in book publishing, photography, movie directing, modeling, and editing into a unique and inspiring career. From an early age, Ina exhibited an insatiable curiosity and a relentless drive to explore various creative avenues. Born in a New Orleans, LA., she quickly outgrew the confines of her surroundings, always seeking new challenges and opportunities to express herself. Her journey is a testament to the power of versatility and the magic that happens when passion meets talent.

Book Publishing

Ina's foray into book publishing began with a deep love for storytelling. She has always been an avid reader, and this passion naturally evolved into a desire to create her own literary works. Her first book, a collection of short stories, was published to critical acclaim, showcasing her ability to weave intricate narratives with compelling characters. She quickly gained a reputation as a gifted writer, bringing new voices and diverse stories to the forefront. She ushered onto the literary scene in 2009 with her first bestseller Girl: A Story for every Les Being. Girl would set the stage for the author she would become and the group she would represent. Harrell’s spicy scenes coupled with life lessons made The Replacement Man, Intermission, Cream, Among Us, Girl: Six Color Society, and Beneath the Surface heavy hitters inside and outside of her community. Cream was nominated for a Lambda Literary award in 2013 and the rest is history.
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Reviews

[Renee Cronin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. Kept me interested from beginning to end! Great writing.

[Rena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cream was a page-turner. Christiana Harrell is a bawse.

[Olivia Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had originally checked out this book by talking a peek at the sample. After reading the sample, I immediately purchased the full version. It took me a little while to finally slow down long enough to read it but it was so worth the wait.

I absolutely loved this tale. I enjoyed following along Siren transitioned into Cream before transitioning into her true self. A LOT of this tale was true to life, especially when dealing with women, the life, and entertainment. Cream's first performance reminded me of the first time that I had seen a show in Atlanta and the awe I felt as I watched the performers. Lawd! It was an experience! This story gave me a feeling of 'nostalgia' and made me reminisce over some of the fun I had back in the day! I haven't come across many tales that do that for me, but this one did! On top of that, this was a tale of growth, letting go and learning to love... This is one I will read again...

[Ebony Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plagued by drama, gender confusion and abandonment issues.... The transition of Cream tugs at your heartstrings from beginning to the very end. So, strap up and prepare for an emotional ride with this lost soul in aimless pursuit of THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR.

Minus the numerous typos, I absolutely loved the story line, the naiveness of Cream discovering herself and the author's vivid writing style.

Bravo!!!! Christiana Harrell is one to keep on your radar!

EyeCU Approved & Recommended!

[Phoenix Rising · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. The character, Cream, draws you in and holds you within her grasp as she works through the hand life deals her. Wrought with emotion and reality, this book was excellent from beginning to end.

[Drenna Gurl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cream

I gave had this book on my kindle for a few years. As I chose to read LGBTQ books this month, it fit the bill.

Cream is a lost soul who doesn't know who she really is, comes from or how to love. She is a foster child who never knew her biological parents. She doesn't know how to love or set roots anywhere permanent. After discovering that she is a stud, she uses sex as a means to cope. She has a real fear of commitment.

This was a really good book. Definitely not what one expects it to be. I would read more from this author

[Ken Roper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

I love all the books! Every single one is so different and interesting. Addicted to this writers work ! Amazing job once again

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The headline reads passion because most people find it easy to relate to books written based on true stories. Cream is a fictional novel...yet based on true stories. So many characters in this novel I've met in my everyday life to include the good and bad; so many memories from my own life I read from a complete stranger. The book instills a yearning for the best possible outcome. You see the character transition, not just change wardrobe but she truly becomes herself and I think that is a familiar territory for all people gay and straight alike. It was definitely a fast read. The words flowed smoothly and the Ms. Harrell was able to bring you into the book's world through description without over doing the details. I legitimately love this book. Since I discovered Ms. Harrell's abilities as an author I have been a loyal fan. I encourage you to pick the book up, or download it either way it's a good read and you're definitely missing out if you don't get your copy.

[Mykie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only thing wrong with this book is that it contains a disturbing and alarming amount of typing errors, misspellings and punctuation issues, all of which are big deals. However, the book is so good and engaging that I have to give 4 stars. I read this page-turner from start to finish in one day because I couldn't put it down. I went back and forth on whether to give 3 or 4 stars due to typing errors. I decided on 4 because the story, alone, was so good. I do want to add here that if this book gets re-edited and released again, it is sure to be a best-seller. The fact that it was edited and published with so many edit issues is really disturbing to me. There are many typos that need to be addressed. But excellent story and I do hope to read more from this author. A sequel to this one would be exciting!

[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, Emotional, Funny, Page-Turning, Excellent Read!