Heather Hunter, one of the porn industry’s best known actresses, was the first African-American to gain widespread popularity. The Brooklyn, New York native was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2003.

In a rare glimpse at the real life of a porn star, Heather Hunter shares a fictional account of the story of Simone Young, who is dying to become a star. But her mother thinks if she’s old enough to stay out all night partying, then she’s old enough to get a real job. And that is exactly what Simone does, only she finds work in a world that changes her life forever. When Simone’s best friend Carmen introduces her to the game of sex work, she embarks on a path she could have never imagined. St. Martin’s Press 368 pages $14.95 Trade Paperback St. Martin’s Griffin Pub Date: 07/2008 ISBN: 0-312-38069-0 Buy this Book at Powells Buy this Book at Amazon Buy this Book at Barnes & Noble