Mirage Unmasked: Tangled and Bound in the Puppetmaster’s Strings: She thought she had escaped once. But the puppetmaster never let go. (Mirage Unmasked: The Parker Legacy Quadrilogy Book 3)

Mirage Unmasked: Tangled and Bound in the Puppetmaster’s Strings

Book Three in Mirage Unmasked: The Parker Legacy

Not all cages have bars. And not all monsters hide in the dark.

Previously in Mirage…
Kitty Parker has spent her life surviving, not escaping. After years of silence, secrets, and sacrifice, she finally began to trust again. With Zane Winsor, her childhood protector turned grown-up temptation, and a chosen family who refused to let her fall, Kitty found the beginnings of safety. But peace is always temporary when your past refuses to stay buried.

He’s back. She’s ready to fight. Will her chosen family’s love be enough?

When her estranged husband, Axel, returns from Bali, Kitty Parker’s fragile sense of safety shatters. At Jack’s NRL game, the lights fade into chaos as Axel emerges from the stadium with bloodied knuckles — and a promise that she’ll never be free of him.

Axel’s violence shatters the calm of the florist’s haven, his cruelty seeping into every corner of her life. Thérèse’s betrayal cuts deep, but Kitty refuses to crumble. With Zane, Josh, and the fierce loyalty of those who love her, she finds the courage to fight back.

But when Kitty and her friend Alexis are cornered in a smoke-choked house, Axel’s game of cat and mouse becomes deadly. Kitty’s battered body and bruised heart tell her time is running out — and this time, there’s nowhere left to hide.

Will the strength of her chosen family be enough to save her?
Or will Axel’s twisted games finally claim the one thing Kitty refuses to surrender: her freedom?

Praise for Mirage Book Three:

“A gut-punch of raw emotion and suspense — this one left me breathless.”
— Beta Reader, J.S.

“A darkly gripping ride.”
— Beta Reader, T.L.

“A harrowing look at the mind games of an abuser.”
— Beta Reader, J.S.

“Axel’s control is terrifying. Kitty’s resilience is everything.”
— ARC Reader, S.S.

“A visceral portrayal of domestic violence and control.”
— Beta Reader, T.L.

Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Tell Me Lies, and The Push, this dark romantic thriller blends domestic suspense, psychological trauma, and slow-burn resilience into an unforgettable saga of survival, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to unmask the truth.

⚠️ Content note: This book explores mature themes including coercive control, stalking, CPTSD, domestic violence, and emotional abuse. It also offers moments of love, humour, and hope — the kind only found in chosen family.