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Falling For Her: A Lesbian Mystery Romance
There is blood on Jen’s hands, will love be enough to save her?
Dedicated police detective Jen Towers thought her marriage and her job were everything she wanted. Although thirty years old and disillusioned with the things she thought she believed in, she would never have imagined she would be lured into a hot affair with the dangerously attractive stranger Lyra.
Her secret relationship with Lyra drags Jen into a web of lies and betrayal.
When it ends in murder, Jen realises she is playing a dangerous game.
Who is left to trust when Jen doesn’t even recognise herself anymore?
A hot affair entangles a police officer in murder in this tightly woven mystery from exciting new author Margaux Fox.
(This book was previously released by the same author, titled: Do You Love Me Enough?)
Dedicated police detective Jen Towers thought her marriage and her job were everything she wanted. Although thirty years old and disillusioned with the things she thought she believed in, she would never have imagined she would be lured into a hot affair with the dangerously attractive stranger Lyra.
Her secret relationship with Lyra drags Jen into a web of lies and betrayal.
When it ends in murder, Jen realises she is playing a dangerous game.
Who is left to trust when Jen doesn’t even recognise herself anymore?
A hot affair entangles a police officer in murder in this tightly woven mystery from exciting new author Margaux Fox.
(This book was previously released by the same author, titled: Do You Love Me Enough?)
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2019
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About the author
Margaux Fox
197 books113 followersMargaux Fox is a writer of Contemporary Lesbian Romance with plenty of emotion and depth that will make you feel everything the characters are feeling.
Love stories in challenging circumstances are Margaux's speciality. Whatever the obstacles, the strength of the love and raw chemistry between the characters will always shine through.
When not absorbed in writing, Margaux loves to play sports and spend time with her two dogs and three cats.
Margaux has written stories since childhood and has always loved to write.
Margaux lives in the UK and has had an eclectic career history allowing her to write stories that give you a real insight into different lives.
Love stories in challenging circumstances are Margaux's speciality. Whatever the obstacles, the strength of the love and raw chemistry between the characters will always shine through.
When not absorbed in writing, Margaux loves to play sports and spend time with her two dogs and three cats.
Margaux has written stories since childhood and has always loved to write.
Margaux lives in the UK and has had an eclectic career history allowing her to write stories that give you a real insight into different lives.
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August 11, 2020
A simple choice can change everything in your life.
Jen had it all, a career police detective, loving husband, the life you were supposed to lead. The only thing was she felt no life within. She meets Lyra and a fire fills her heart and life fill her eyes. Her life is upended by this passion. The characters are helplessly flawed but find a future neither could imagine. I started by reading Margaux Fox's longer read and simply enjoyed her story and writing style. This short story brings two strong women from different worlds who find a joy in this world where protecting your love creates Your story. Such a good read that touches the heart, challenges your write from wrong and makes you believe in love even at great cost.
Jen had it all, a career police detective, loving husband, the life you were supposed to lead. The only thing was she felt no life within. She meets Lyra and a fire fills her heart and life fill her eyes. Her life is upended by this passion. The characters are helplessly flawed but find a future neither could imagine. I started by reading Margaux Fox's longer read and simply enjoyed her story and writing style. This short story brings two strong women from different worlds who find a joy in this world where protecting your love creates Your story. Such a good read that touches the heart, challenges your write from wrong and makes you believe in love even at great cost.
September 5, 2020
ACAB but this was a fun, quick novella that really intrigued me from the get go! I loved the high stakes plot and, although I guessed the main plot twist pretty early on, the execution still managed to surprise me! The writing was much better in this than her rugby novella but I felt the ending of this one was just too quickly and too perfectly wrapped up for me. Regardless, I'm excited to try out more of Margaux Fox's novellas!
TW: off page rape mention, off page gore mention, murder, cheating
TW: off page rape mention, off page gore mention, murder, cheating
August 15, 2020
Falling for a bad girl
It's amazing what someone will do for love. Jen is a by the book police officer who is drawn to a sexy and deceptive woman. Lyra has had a very troubled past that she wants to leave for the right person. This story will surprise you.
It's amazing what someone will do for love. Jen is a by the book police officer who is drawn to a sexy and deceptive woman. Lyra has had a very troubled past that she wants to leave for the right person. This story will surprise you.
Did not finish
March 29, 2021DNF @ 23%
I realized the writing is not for me (sentences are all very short) and couldn’t ignore some of the odd punctuations. The romance feels very insta-lusty but I should’ve expected that given the shorter length.
I realized the writing is not for me (sentences are all very short) and couldn’t ignore some of the odd punctuations. The romance feels very insta-lusty but I should’ve expected that given the shorter length.
July 24, 2023
So fun fact this is a short story, I had not realized that when I downloaded it so be warned. So if you were wanting to add this to your TBR or were debating downloading it on kindle unlimited don’t be expecting an epic love story or some grand crime story. The romance is rushed, the police work is terrible, and I still can’t believe she was a detective. However, if you are someone who has been struggling about where you are in life and just wants to know if anyone else has ever felt like they were at a dead-end job, or marriage, or just wondering is this all they can expect out of life you might find you have a lot of things in common with the main character, just please use this as an example to not let love blind you from asking questions and if your cop? Run a background check on people you sleep with, please. I give it a 3/5 overall.
May 3, 2024
An irresistible read, turning a dedicated cop into a murder accomplice!
Ms Fox has certainly got a good imagination and a way with the written word. I enjoyed the play of the main characters against one another and towards the other. The sense of dread and fear of discovery, the disappointment in the inability of the police to “get the goods” on the criminal, was distinct and almost painful. The settings were realistic and believable. Really a good short read. I look forward to her next book.
Ms Fox has certainly got a good imagination and a way with the written word. I enjoyed the play of the main characters against one another and towards the other. The sense of dread and fear of discovery, the disappointment in the inability of the police to “get the goods” on the criminal, was distinct and almost painful. The settings were realistic and believable. Really a good short read. I look forward to her next book.
February 11, 2026
stories within stories, but the end justifies the means for them.
A very good read,
She was a police officer, married & good at her job. She was an IT person & travelled extensively across the world.
Then it got serious for both of them. It ended but it could not both playing their roles to the end & walked away. Love had found away.
Exciting in every way, cross & double cross. Life with but in a gilded cage & then the event that changed everything.
Tense & nerve wracking in ways I had not imagined.
A very good read,
She was a police officer, married & good at her job. She was an IT person & travelled extensively across the world.
Then it got serious for both of them. It ended but it could not both playing their roles to the end & walked away. Love had found away.
Exciting in every way, cross & double cross. Life with but in a gilded cage & then the event that changed everything.
Tense & nerve wracking in ways I had not imagined.
March 14, 2021
Excellent short story
I had already figured out the ending but it did not detract from the quality of the story. The length also felt right in that all we needed to know was there and the fact that it was told from one person’s, the detective, point of view.
I felt it was a plausible story of a person getting in too far because they couldn’t stop obsessing over a highly attractive woman who knew how to use her charms.
I had already figured out the ending but it did not detract from the quality of the story. The length also felt right in that all we needed to know was there and the fact that it was told from one person’s, the detective, point of view.
I felt it was a plausible story of a person getting in too far because they couldn’t stop obsessing over a highly attractive woman who knew how to use her charms.
August 29, 2020
This was an incredible story. From the very first page I was engrossed. I read this short story in one sitting and was caught up in the suspense, angst, and sexual energy of Jen and Lyra's relationship. To say much more would entail a spoiler so I won't. If you like a good WLW books this is a great read.
December 25, 2020
Awesome isn't Enough to Describe this.
What a story! Oh my. This little novella has more energy in it than lots of novels.
A straight woman finding lesbian love, and it's not graphic but it is so enjoyable.
A law officer finding breaking a law is sometimes exquisite justice. Oh my.
And let's not forget a happy ever after! Pure joy this story. Take a chance and try it.
What a story! Oh my. This little novella has more energy in it than lots of novels.
A straight woman finding lesbian love, and it's not graphic but it is so enjoyable.
A law officer finding breaking a law is sometimes exquisite justice. Oh my.
And let's not forget a happy ever after! Pure joy this story. Take a chance and try it.
March 20, 2025
Shortness
What would you do for love? For true happiness? Would you throw everything away, would you run from everyone and everything you knew? Would you cover up a murder ?
Sometimes the known is scarier than the unknown and every risk is worth taking at a chance for something new and real
What would you do for love? For true happiness? Would you throw everything away, would you run from everyone and everything you knew? Would you cover up a murder ?
Sometimes the known is scarier than the unknown and every risk is worth taking at a chance for something new and real
September 26, 2020
A police officer decides to adjust things.
After being ignored again for promotion even though she was more than qualified, Jen decides enough is enough. The author has created a fictional story which I hope is not based on real events. Enjoy!
After being ignored again for promotion even though she was more than qualified, Jen decides enough is enough. The author has created a fictional story which I hope is not based on real events. Enjoy!
February 24, 2021
Another good one
I was surprised by this storyline. I wasn’t sure in the beginning but I did keep reading. This author has always been very good and she didn’t fail me in this book either. I recommend this book and this author.
I was surprised by this storyline. I wasn’t sure in the beginning but I did keep reading. This author has always been very good and she didn’t fail me in this book either. I recommend this book and this author.
April 20, 2021
Lier,lier,lyre.
I just wanted to say that this was a bit of a let down. I am still looking for the Mystery. Sex was weak, Crime weaker. Short reading, but not because of the,,,Great Story. Off to my next Adventure, because this one was lacking.
I just wanted to say that this was a bit of a let down. I am still looking for the Mystery. Sex was weak, Crime weaker. Short reading, but not because of the,,,Great Story. Off to my next Adventure, because this one was lacking.
January 11, 2022
I loved a lot of this authors books, but this one is not the best. Went way too quickly and was very unrealistic and was barely a romance novel. Honestly, could have been way better and still been this short.
April 24, 2020
New Author
Great read and a refreshing foray into lesfic. Well done Margaux, looking forward to reading more of your work would be great to read a longer novel
Great read and a refreshing foray into lesfic. Well done Margaux, looking forward to reading more of your work would be great to read a longer novel
May 6, 2020
What we do for love!
I loved this! Didn’t need descriptions of the emotion running through the characters because you could feel it. Loved the ending!
I loved this! Didn’t need descriptions of the emotion running through the characters because you could feel it. Loved the ending!
May 6, 2020
Loved this quick read. It was quick paced and added a punch at the end. I liked the characters and especially how their emotions came through in their actions.
June 10, 2020
Good short story.
Just enough intrigue to keep my interest. HEA unlikely in my mind, but delightfully right for the protagonists. Read this story. You'll be glad you did..
Just enough intrigue to keep my interest. HEA unlikely in my mind, but delightfully right for the protagonists. Read this story. You'll be glad you did..
August 6, 2020
Good book!
The characters are incredible interesting and moving, their stories are so many written. Thank you for your hard work on this book and the rest of your books.
The characters are incredible interesting and moving, their stories are so many written. Thank you for your hard work on this book and the rest of your books.
September 19, 2020
A shallow romance with and even shallower mystery.
September 19, 2020
Great book
Really well written think it could have been a full novel was intrigued all the way though. Very highly Recommended
Really well written think it could have been a full novel was intrigued all the way though. Very highly Recommended
April 29, 2024
Lyra the Liar, the whole love affair was a lie but the feeling were present. Can love make you kill, read this short story to get your answer. A page turner.
August 6, 2020
Fallen for a liar.
I like how Jen and Lyra meet and they ended up having an affair because Jen is married and she is a police officer and she was investigating this drug lord and it ended being someone Lyra new and working with then Lyra ended up killing the guy and call Jen for help they buried the guy and one year later she divorced her husband and quit the force and ended living by the seaside with her dog and Lyra.
I like how Jen and Lyra meet and they ended up having an affair because Jen is married and she is a police officer and she was investigating this drug lord and it ended being someone Lyra new and working with then Lyra ended up killing the guy and call Jen for help they buried the guy and one year later she divorced her husband and quit the force and ended living by the seaside with her dog and Lyra.
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December 5, 2019
Not a novel
This “book” is only 51 pages long. Not a novel, not even a novella; I’d consider it a short story. While it is in some ways appealing, with an intriguing premise, it feels like it leaves so much unexplored.
This “book” is only 51 pages long. Not a novel, not even a novella; I’d consider it a short story. While it is in some ways appealing, with an intriguing premise, it feels like it leaves so much unexplored.
December 11, 2019
Good Premise...
But a short story, not a book. This is a good basis for a book, if the characters get fully developed, and depth added to the relationships. Enjoyed it, but left feeling “not full”, and wanting more.
But a short story, not a book. This is a good basis for a book, if the characters get fully developed, and depth added to the relationships. Enjoyed it, but left feeling “not full”, and wanting more.
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