By: M C Fox
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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.
I bought this novel as a holiday read and all I can say is WOW! From start to finish, I was hooked! Lying round the pool, at the beach and even sitting at the dinner table, I couldn't wait to turn the next page. It's the best book I've read in a long, long time would highly recommend it. Only snag is, I'm now waiting, not very patiently for the sequel! Wishing M C Fox all the very best for the future but what a truly amazing start she's made to her career as an author!
What a debut! Powerful, emotional, gripping and characterful - some you want to cry with, some you want to punch and others you just want to open their eyes and see what is happening under their noses. It’s a rollercoaster coaster from start to finish!
What an incredible book, absolutely could not put it down and managed to read half of it in less than a day. The twists and turns for poor Isla, how my heart absolutely hurt for her on so many occasions, incredible. MC Fox is such a talented writer. For this to be your first official novel, wow, just wow.
I have been up all night as reading this fantastic novel as one more page turned into one more chapter and I just had to carry on reading to find out if Isla was ever going to be free. She has been written as an amazing resilient character and you cannot help but root for her. I really hope there will be a sequel as want to find out what she'll do next.
This story grips a hold of you from the first page to the very last. I have so many questions! On many occasions I found myself offering Isla advice (even shouting) when another twist was served. A fantastic portrayal of the complexities surrounding a relationship which, from the outside, should be “easy to leave”. The gaslighting, the hope, the masking and most importantly the importance of survival. I didn’t want to put the book down!!! Isla and Sophie have stolen my heart and I’m very impatiently waiting to hear more about what comes next for them. An incredible debut novel from the clearly very talented writer, Mo Fox!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
Wow Maureen Fox what a debut novel . I was gripped from the first couple of chapters , loved the way i soon couldn't wait to read the next page just needing to know what happened . Isla such a likeable character you feel every emotion with her rooting for her and of course Sophie and loyal pooch Lola right through the book . The emotions rise and fall with the book hating what James is doing to Isla. Like all good books this one has left me with questions and wanting more. Fantastic book highly recommend
What a gripping debut novel. Once you start this book you just can't stop. The tension builds so well. The characters are incredibly well written...seeing the story from both sides is fascinating although sometimes harrowing too. I like how the author captures what life is like in the Scottish Borders, from the beautiful scenery to the insidious cliques that exist. This is a thrill a minute book that I highly recommend.
Housework? Forgotten. Kids? Feral. This book? Utterly addictive! Started a chapter at lunch, finished at 2.00am. A must for every TBR list!
Perfectly Woven Lies grips from the first page and never lets go! Deliciously tense and full of twists.10/10
M C Fox's voice is razor-sharp, original and utterly addictive. A masterclass in suspense - a must-read destined to become a classic!
Fantastic book! Can’t believe the talent of this debut author - very excited to see what will be next!
This book has all the hallmarks of a bestseller. From page one, Perfectly Woven Lies wraps you in a web of quiet suspense and psychological tension that refuses to let go. Isla is the kind of protagonist who lingers in your mind—flawed, resilient, utterly compelling. The writing is crisp, the pacing razor-sharp, and just when you think you’ve figured it out… the rug is pulled. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Karin Slaughter, and B.A. Paris will devour this. It’s a masterfully crafted debut that deserves a place on every thriller lover’s shelf.
Beautifully written, deeply unsettling—and utterly unmissable. From the first page of Perfectly Woven Lies, I was hooked. Isla’s quiet strength and the slow unravelling of her world made for a read that was as heartbreaking as it was empowering. The tension builds like a whisper, until suddenly—boom—you’re holding your breath and racing toward an ending that changes everything. If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter’s grit, Lisa Jewell’s tangled truths, or B.A. Paris’s psychological precision, this debut delivers in every way. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time.
A gripping, emotionally charged thriller that lingers long after the final page.”** Perfectly Woven Lies threads suspense and psychological insight into every chapter, pulling readers into Isla’s carefully controlled world—then unravelling it with devastating precision. With a protagonist you’ll root for and a twist you won’t see coming, this is a story about control, survival, and the quiet strength it takes to reclaim your life. Perfect for fans of slow-burn thrillers with real emotional bite. If you think you know how this ends… think again.
Thank you for writing such a wonderful book. I started Perfectly Woven Lies yesterday and absolutely loving it. Two days later and OMG I couldn’t put it down, I was willing her to leave him and the ending was not what I expected- the tellings of a great book. But I want to know who sent her a text- does this mean a sequel? Here’s to many more bestsellers from M C Fox!
Incredible page turner!! Gripped from start to finish. Would highly recommend.
An absolute page turner!! Gripped from start to finish. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get stuck in to an incredible story!
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