Perfectly Woven Lies

Life seemed idyllic for the glamorous couple, a big house in the country, a successful career and a loving husband and child, what could be more perfect? Everyone wanted her life.

But behind closed doors it was a very different matter. With slow realisation, she realised she had married a monster. With no one and nowhere to turn to, would she survive?

M.C. Fox, born in Edinburgh and raised in the scenic Scottish Borders, has had a diverse and inspiring journey. She built a successful career as a general manager for a prominent retail company and contributed as a writer for a well-known sporting magazine. After her marriage ended, she completed her degree with the Open University, before continuing higher education, earning a postgraduate degree with master’s credits in Primary Education with the UHI.

M.C. Fox’s achievements include being honoured as a Commonwealth Baton Bearer and serving as a poster representative for the Edinburgh Marathon. She currently resides in the Scottish Borders, where she finds joy in teaching at a local primary school. As a devoted single mother, she cherishes her time with her daughter.

Perfectly Woven Lies is her captivating debut novel, marking her first step into the world of fiction writing.

Customer Reviews

5.0

36 reviews

The Turning Pages Book Club

We devoured this book—and we’re still reeling! From the very first page, Perfectly Woven Lies had us hooked. Getting inside James’s head was a masterclass in psychological tension: scary, terrifying, and utterly brilliant. His manipulations left us breathless, flipping pages late into the night, desperate to see how far he’d go—and whether Isla would survive it. And Isla. Oh, Isla. We rooted for her with every twist and turn. Her resilience, her quiet strength, the way she began to reclaim her voice—it was impossible not to cheer her on. She’s the kind of protagonist who lingers long after you finish the final page! This is story that doesn’t just entertain—it unsettles, provokes, and lingers. The author has a rare gift for weaving suspense with emotional depth, and we’re already impatient for what comes next! An unforgettable debut. One to watch? Absolutely. One to follow obsessively? Without a doubt.
P B

Drawn in to the storyline and characters right from the start. Great read, great page turner. Couldn’t put it down! Couldn’t wait to see how things panned out ! Not disappointed. Lovely writing style - could visualise the characters, their surroundings and their mood. Author is on par with the best selling authors in similar genres!
Richard Moore

Everyone is saying it but it's bang-on...you can not put this book down once you start it. You imagine there's going to be a new development over the page and, guess what, there is! A brilliantly developing story that is horrific to witness.
L G Wells

FROM SURVIVAL TO EMPOWERMENT - THIS DEBUT DOESN'T WHISPER - IT ROARS!!! Isla's character captivated me, I was willing her along every step of the way. This author is definitely one to watch!
Sarah

I COULDN’T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN—and not just because of the twists. It was the way the Isla’s quiet strength gripped me, page after page. You don’t just read Perfectly Woven Lies, you live through it with her. Every betrayal cut deep, but the resilience stitched together something unforgettable. It’s raw, tense, and beautifully human. I didn’t expect to cry, but I did. I told my friends to read it immediately!
Mike

This book is excellent. MC Fox is certainly a fantastic wordsmith. The book has so many intricate and intriging elements that intertwine perfectly. The detail within each page make you want to read it again to make sure you've not missed anything and throughout the book you are gripped particularly by the control and jealously from James and the determination, resolution and motherly love from Isla. I imagine many will cheer at the end. Brilliant book MC Fox
Mike

This book is excellent. MC Fox is certainly a fantastic wordsmith. The book has so many intricate and intriging elements that intertwine perfectly. The detail within each page make you want to read it again to make sure you've not missed anything and throughout the book you are gripped particularly by the control and jealously from James and the determination, resolution and motherly love from Isla. I imagine many will cheer at the end. Brilliant book MC Fox
Adele

The must read of the year!! Perfectly Woven Lies isn't just a book, it's a lifeline. If you have ever felt trapped, invisible or silenced, Isla's story will crack open something in you and fill you with purpose. This isn't about revenge. It's about survival. It's the real deal behind closed doors. About the why not the what. About reclaiming your voice in a world that tried to erase it. You must read this because it proves you are not broken, you are rebuilding. And that's power! Absolutely gripping 10/10!