I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I found this book to be just be ok. There were some good scenes and the plot set-up was interesting but I thought Pearl was really annoying. Even though she read the contract and knew what she was getting into she was somehow surprised at every little thing that went on. I would have thought as a stripper she would have been less naive? She has a cool confidence in the beginning, that I liked, but after she gets to the fox pit, she is either disgusted or confused. It gets really old.

For those who thought 50SOG needed less inner goddesses and micro-managing assholes.

I had trouble believing the storyline-sight unseen, a woman sells herself into sex slavery for $100,000. None of the characters seemed to like each other and none were really very likable.

I wasn't really sure what to expect going into Fool's Gold, the first book in a series by Lacie D Scott, an author who is new to me.

Possible Spoilers:

Pearl is a dancer at a strip club and in spite of most people's preconceptions, she's never had sex for money. Before now, anyway, but now she's been offered a hundred thousand dollars to spend one month doing just that, eight hours a day, six days a week, an an exclusive sex club for the super rich. She owes a lot of money and figures she can handle it for a month.

Turns out though that it's not just a month of selling herself for sex. When she arrives her phone and her things are taken and except for a brief call to her friend, she's not allowed any further contact with the outside. She's expected to give the clients whatever they want: kink, submission, pain, role play, bondage, whatever. And honestly, Pearl doesn't know anything about any of this stuff. Although there are assurances of consent, and safe words, it's subtly implied that if she knows what's good for her she'll do whatever the client wants no matter what.

This is where the story got a bit uncomfortable for me. It leaned heavily toward dub-con possibly non-con and into dark fic territory. I've read dark fic before and have enjoyed it, but I didn't realize going into this story that was the theme here. Then there's also the problem, for me at least, that there's no real conclusion. It ends on a cliffhanger and to find out what happens next, you need to read the next two parts. I really dislike this current trend to break a story up into parts instead of just putting it all out there in one book. I don't mind reading a series, but each part should have a beginning and an end and not just leave you hanging.

All of that being said, I did like parts of the story, I'd give it 2.5 to 3 stars overall. There's an air of mystery and suspense that something more is going on and it makes you want to find out what it is. And I want to know whether or not Pearl gets out of it all okay. I'd recommend this book to readers who like dark erotic fiction and who like cliffhangers, this one's for you. But if you want a definite conclusion to the story and you're looking for a BDSM romance (where the relationship is SSC), best go elsewhere.

OMG the sex is hot hot hot. So decidedly sizzling. It almost makes me want my very own contract... not that anyone would ever pay me for it, but that's what books like this are for. Phew! Going to go drink some ice cold water now. I want more Fox Pit ASAP!

I didn't realize this book was part of a series and that I'd be left with a cliffhanger at the end, so that's a bit disappointing. Regardless, this was still a pretty interesting read if you're into dark erotic thrillers.

You're drawn in right away in the prologue when we read about Pearl trying to escape from someone by running through the woods barefooted. After the short prologue, we're taken back a month or so in time when Pearl was just a pole dancer/stripper. A handsome man ("Mr. Armani") has been watching her perform for several days, yet he never stays to see her strip, which she finds odd. One day he does though and leaves her with his mysterious business card. She eventually contacts him and he makes an offer she can't refuse since she's desperate for some cash. In exchange for $100,000/month, she'll be a 'fox' at the Fox Pit and basically a prostitute. But what choice does she have when she's in deep debt?

What we learn about the Fox Pit is that a lot of dark and depraved things go on there. I liked that Pearl wasn't happy about selling herself and kept her backbone. But she struggled with that fact that she actually enjoyed some of her scenes. There's a whole lot of mysteriousness about the owners and those on staff at the Fox Pit. I kept trying to figure it out in my head the entire book but in the end we're thrown yet another surprise.

Even though I really wasn't sure whether or not I liked the book that much, I will say that the suspense is killing me so much so that I want to continue reading, so I guess that's a sign of a great book :-)

Honestly I don't even know where to start , it was that good. It was just incredible , the content and attention to detail. Pearl Seth opal etc all characters were entertaining. The whole wolf fox aspect made it all the more curious and intriguing. It was almost as though based on the real thing. Like a personal perspective of what happens in these types of places whereby women are instruments of men's pleasures and fantasies. It was overall an great novel and look forward to reading more from this author and publisher.

Wow! I loved this read. The characters are great, the story draws you in from beginning to end. Lots of suspense and drama and very steamy. Loving forward to reading more in the series.