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The Cynn Cruors Bloodline #8

Midnight's Redemption

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A Cynn Cruor warrior who pays the ultimate price bumps into the woman he knows is destined for him. But how can he give her the love he has when both the Cynn Cruors and the Scatha Cruors want him dead?

Mackenzie Butler, a former Scatha Cruor, has been incarcerated in The Hamilton’s dungeon for the last four years while he is being treated by Firebinders Faith Hannah and Marek Bannach. When an opportunity to escape The Hamilton’s Faesten arises, he takes it to fulfil one mission: the eradication of the Scatha Cruors in Leeds. But there is a sexy spanner in the works: Jasmine Angelico.

The woman who immediately owns his heart.

As Jasmine prepares for her holiday, she and her dog, Mutt are abducted... though abduction might not be the right word. Her unusual abductor whisks her away from the very people she believes are guilty of her family’s murder. Trapped in her kidnapper’s house, she gets to know Mack Butler more than she should. It’s just too bad that her heart is compromised when she falls for her handsome and enigmatic kidnapper.

A deadly secret is revealed that leads to a fight for the right to claim Jasmine. Sacrifices must be made to keep the peace within the ranks of the Cynn Cruors.

Jasmine and Mack may not have a chance to find their happily ever after...

This is the 9th book in the Isobelle Cate’s Bestselling Cynn Cruors Bloodline Series.

***CONTENT WARNING: This story contains adult language and sexual situations and intended for audiences 18+ ONLY***

300 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 25, 2019

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Isobelle Cate

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Some stories stay with you forever. Some characters feel like old friends. Isobelle Cate writes both. Her books are full of love that surprises, second chances that feel real, and people who’ve been through heartbreak but find the courage to love again. Every story she tells reminds us that hope is never lost, and love always finds a way.

Her characters are alive, flawed, brave, funny, and achingly human. Whether it’s a sweeping romance or a touch of magic, her stories pull you in and refuse to let go.

Off the page, Isobelle is just as captivating. She’s warm, thoughtful, and a little delightfully quirky someone who loves quiet afternoons with a book, the smell of baking drifting through the house, and the gentle rhythm of crocheting. She lives in Manchester with her family and their tiny, fearless goldfish, Ninja, who somehow makes every day a little more interesting.

Readers don’t just come for her stories, they stay for her heart. Isobelle’s words comfort, inspire, and remind us that even when life feels impossible, love has a way of finding us.

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29 reviews2 followers
June 23, 2019
The continuation of the Cynn Cruor Bloodline Series :
This one is about Mackenzie Butler and Jasmine Angelico
Their first meeting is unusual to say the least and its takes awhile for them both to see what is in front of them.
Their story has lots fo twists and turns and its looks like they will be seperated and not their HEA.
And there is another few twists before we get to the end .
I just love it.
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396 reviews25 followers
June 26, 2019
No longer a Cynn. No longer a Scatha. He doubted if there were beings like him who called themselves just plain Cruors. Limbo Cruors?

The last time we saw Mackenzie Butler, he was receiving Firebinding treatment from Faith Hannah & Marek Bannach and being held by The Hamilton in his dungeon. But an opportunity arises for Mack to escape the Faesten...but where do his loyalties lie?

“Any chance you’re related to Jekyl and Hyde?”
“I am Jekyl and Hyde.”


Mack returns to Leeds, keeping under the radar and trying to atone for all his misgivings Mack scouts out Scatha. Will he be tempted to go back to his old darkened ways of being a Scatha? Fate leads Mack to his glimmer of hope but is he willing to fight for it?

After getting a taste of her, how could he find someone else? No one could compare with her. Not on earth, or heaven, or even if he searched the millions of galaxies in the universe.

Following a traumatic event witnessing her family vicious death’s, Jasmine Angelico has now lost her sight and with treatments failing, Jasmine lives in a world of shadows with her faithful companion Mutt by her side. Jasmine may be visually impaired but that does not hold her back and proves just how strong she is deep down.

“Fine but I need you to trust me. Can you do that?”
“Do I have a choice?”
“Do you want to live?”
“Yes.”


Scatha lurk round every corner and now they have set their eyes on Jasmine, knowing she will be a prize jewel bounty. Mack, however, is not about to let Jasmine be taken by the scatha knowing what will happen, and kidnaps Jasmine... or rescues her?

Mack Butler had woven a spell around her and she was taking it all in, more than hook, line and sinker. Put in an ocean with a whirlpool and she was in danger of being sucked in to be left high and dry.

Jasmine is lost with all of the events that transpire. Knowing that she has no choice but to trust her captor with his enticing voice, wanting those fingers that guide her elbow to travel further, feeling drawn to his scent and needing to touch more that just his face to clench her yearning of his body on hers...Will Jasmine want to leave Mack, even when he gives her the opportunity to leave?

If Mack didn’t stop the ay he was kissing her, robbing her of rationality-and feeding a hunger she had long ago left for dead-her heart was going qualify for the Formula One.

Mack & Jasmine....<3 Let’s just say the Butler gene of hotness is strong! The connection between these two characters is brilliant. The pace of the relationship flows really well, Jasmine is Mack perfect match and they couldn’t have been written any better as far as I’m concerned. The emotions both characters share, their pasts are revealed, which gave you a more detailed insight to Mack of lay beneath him and Jasmine how she has fought through her life not let her disability define her.

He watched her for a while. His blind princess was the light in his dark world.

I couldn’t wait to start this story! I love Isobelle Cate books, steamy scenes, brother/sisterhood characters, fun banter even when the characters are in the middle of a drama, surprise twists, moments that hold you captive, and storylines that keep you thinking as you reading and even after you’ve finished…

“You happened to be the target of some very nasty people, is all. Call it redemption.”
“Redemption,” she repeated confused. “My Redemption?”
“No. Mine.”


Midnight’s Redemption is not one to be missed within this series...don’t you want to find out why this sassy lady is screaming out this heartthrob male name out against the bathroom tiles?

“One phrase and I’m all yours.” She sucked in her breath.
“Baby, my cock’s rock hard and my mouth can’t wait to dig in, please have a care.” He groaned. “Your wish, mistress.”

Profile Image for Ana.
2,038 reviews6 followers
July 10, 2019
Love is Blind.....

A young Mackenzie Butler wanted to be a cynn crour warrior so bad that it cost him his freedom and being turned into the very being he fought to eradicate the scatha cruor.

When Mack saw his chance for escape from the Hamilton's dungeons where they sought to cleanse the scatha blood from him for 4 years, he didn't hesitate to take his chance. Thus began his quest to foil any plans the scatha had, in silence he betrayed them and hid from his beloved brother and also kept watch of the woman he knew to be his mate, but could never have. The scatha raped and murdered her family, but he managed to hide her from their evil. Now 7 years later he finds that he must protect her again from the same evil, only problem is the horrific tradegy that she witnessed has left her lasting scars..She is blind.

Jasmine lives in darkness with her beloved companion seeing eye dog Mutt. She is going on holiday but is somehow caught up in a horrifying melee and later finds out that it was all to get to her.....She has heightened smell senses since she has no sight and she scents something that brings back memories, but it must all be in her head. She has been kidnapped by a very obnoxious man, but he smells so good and her very dormant libido is awakened. Will Jasmine still want Mack when she discovers who he is?

Will Mack be strong enough to avoid his mate for her own good?
Profile Image for Clare.
535 reviews16 followers
August 5, 2019
Midnight's Redemption was such an intense read. Jasmine Angelico is a blind woman who lost her sight after she was the lone survivor when her family were murdered ten years ago by a gang of evil Scatha Cruor. Mackenzie (Mack) Butler is a man in limbo, he's no longer a Scatha Cruor but neither is he fully a Cynn Cruor warrior again. Mack rescues Jasmine and her dog Mutt just in time when the Scatha come looking for her as their leader has some unfinished business with her, she fully believes in the beginning that she is being kidnapped by him until she finally realises that there is so much more goodness than bad in the man who came to her aid.
This story was such a total rush to read as we see it's characters have such a very intense relationship form between them, both physical and personality wise, they not only fight with each other to let their feelings be shown they verbally spar with each other too, this only helps to cause the sparks that ignite between them even more. While they are on the run from the Scatha that are hunting Jasmine it not only adds to the angst and danger they are in, it gives them the time together to discover what the strange feeling that happens between them everytime that they touch.
This book had thrills and drama at every page turn and kept me wanting to read right until the end. This is a great addition to an already great series. Isobelle Cate writes paranormal with such flare and imagination.
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202 reviews8 followers
June 23, 2019
Wow!! I have read and loved this series, and I have been waiting for Mack’s Story. Ms Cate did not disappoint me. My emotions were all over the place. This story has riveting action, nail biting suspense, the intensity is unbelievable!!
Mack has lost everything, family, friends when he was turned against his will. He is now a scatha Cruor ( Scatha Cruors hunt and sell humans to slavery) hunted by Cynn Cruors, ( protectors of humans). The Cynn Cruors are his family and friends.
Mack has found his mate, Jasmine, a human, she is being hunted by the Scatha. What will Mack do? Yes will he save her or sell her? Will Jasmine as his mate save him? Who will win Mack or Jasmine? Or will they ever fulfill their destiny?
This book had me saying “no no no!! You can’t do that!!” My jaw was on the floor!
Ms Cate had strong characters and the storyline is amazing. Come join Mack and Jasmine on their journey. Take the chance, Mack and Jasmine did! I can’t wait for the next in this series. I highly recommend this series!
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1,706 reviews125 followers
June 26, 2019
"Midnight's Redemption" (Cynn Cruors Bloodline Series Book 9) by Isobelle Cate is a fantastic read. I absolutely loved Mackenzie and Jasmine's story. Wow! This story had me on the edge of my seat and I didn't want to put it down. This is a wonderful addition to this series, packed with action, paranormal, romance, passion, second chances, family, twists and turns, interesting and entertaining characters, and more. I loved catching up with so many of the other Cynn Cruors. I can not wait to see what happens next in this series. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, paranormal, and series.
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4 reviews
June 25, 2019
This book belongs to The Cynn Cruors series. I recommend reading the previous books in the series to get the full view of the world of Cruors. This book is about Mackenzie and Jasmine. They are on opposites sides, or so it seems at first, but opposites attract. Resisting is useless, the bond between their souls is already formed. I won't spoil the plot but I will only say that it is full of twists that will surely surprise you in a positive way.
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511 reviews4 followers
June 26, 2019
I absolutely adore this series. Mac is such a complex character, full of self hate and pain. Until he meets Jasmine. She has been through unspeakable tragedy that left her blind. Until she meets him. Their lives are connected more than they realised. This story is such an emotional roller coaster. It left me wrung out and even right at the end the author managed to shock me and bring me to tears. I want more!
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633 reviews
June 28, 2019
Amazing series great new edition

Not my usual genre, but had the good fortune to find this Cynn Cruor series early and haven't looked back. Jasmine and Macks story certainly doesn't disappoint, action, sizzling saucy scenes, a catch up with characters, updates on the unfolding story running through all the books. Wow, amazing, entertaining, definite page turner - highly recommend cannot wait for the next book!
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3,454 reviews126 followers
June 25, 2019
WOW. I have spent hours agonizing over this review. I feel like I can't do justice to this tour de force. You'll find your heartstrings being tugged over Mack, who no longer belongs in either of the major worlds he once inhabited. Jasmine is an amazing heroine, strong even in the face of overwhelming odds, and far from a damsel in distress despite being blind. A perfect addition to the series.
Profile Image for The Endless Unread.
3,429 reviews64 followers
June 25, 2019
This has been one of the best series I have read this year. Jam-packed full of action and passion. The storyline flowed beautifully and the words are liquid gold for this author. Fantastic work.
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1,858 reviews8 followers
July 1, 2019
Midnights 's redemption

Couldn't put it down until finished loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
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Author 14 books258 followers
July 13, 2019
Omg I love Mack and Jasmine. The heartbreak came from the pages and took me under in a sea of tears. It was so hard to put the book down in order to go to work. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
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341 reviews5 followers
August 7, 2021
“I vow not to show, not to reveal my burnings, my ashes, and your embers, your flames running rampant on my will to lift myself from your reminiscence. The line as stated above bears sheer relevance with the overall context of the book at hand where the constant tussle only connotes love and surviving for the same.

Delving further, the length of the book is 336 pages and revolves around the character of Mackenzie Butler who belongs to the faction of Scatha Cruor and has been exiled for 4 years and when the time strikes he escapes from the prison and with the will of obliterating Scatha Cruor's but all that seems way too easy and complexity knocks his door as there comes the character of Jasmine Angelico who takes over his heart and thereby making him the prisoner of his eyes and the overall process seems to demand your attention. The length of the book is 336 pages and the prologue of the book sets the tone of the book itself and verily introduces the character of Mackenzie and his instincts as cruelty was something that was warranted by the clan he was willing to joy as the same can be seen from the line “as he reveled in the ashes that covered him”. The first chapter details the training process that goes on the land of Perth, Scotland as the same was an intense the same can be construed as from the line itself:-“As they trained harder, more bloodlust would weep in their eyes”. As the chapters progress further, all the elements are well presented which keeps the attention of the readers. In addition to it, the elements are quite well arranged as they verily reflect the fight for survival.

It must be noted that the author has presented a book that is replete with the relevant ingredients that make up a fantasy novel. The writing style has been kept quite smooth and not so complex.
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1,644 reviews5 followers
June 5, 2020
Didn't meet this author's normal standards

I have read every book in this series and loved every one. This book has some issues though. The story was good and I love seeing Mack. The problem is that the editing was terrible. I didn't notice this in any of the other books written by this author. Maybe I somehow got a bad copy. If not, then it needs to be edited and re-released. I want others to enjoy this author's stories too.
The conflict with Mack not belonging either as a Scatha or a Cynn Cruor was wonderful. I also loved that Jasmine may be blind but she could see clearly with her heart as to the kind of person Mack is once she got past her panic.
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December 13, 2025
A gripping paranormal romance with high stakes and strong emotional pull. Mack is a tortured warrior caught between deadly factions, and Jasmine is a heroine whose strength and heart shine as dangerous secrets unfold. Their chemistry is intense, the world-building is intriguing, and the story balances action, romance, and sacrifice beautifully. A great read for fans of dark, destiny-driven love stories.
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139 reviews
June 23, 2019
What can I say about this book. I loved it. The angst of the hero between his two opposing sides. The slow burn between the hero and the heroine until they could deny it no longer. The supporting characters The world that Isobelle Cate has created with this series is full of fantastic characters capable of great love and great strength and violence when needed. In this book mack has to deal with his demons but as there is an inherently good man in there we root for him and believe it will all end well. Jasmine our main female lead is blind but far from disadvantaged with it. She has a fabulous strength of character and the most amazing dog. Facing a dangerous enemy and trying to keep her safe will mack manage to battle it all and his own demons also..... Will there be a happy ever after....... Not for me to ruin or spoil anything but you should definitely read this book. I will tell you there are lots of ups and downs and truths to be faced along the way. Fantastic addition to the series and the wonderful world created by Isobelle Cate.
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3,611 reviews55 followers
June 24, 2019
Mack, Mack, Mack. When will you realise you may have done some questionable things whilst under the influence of the Scatha but that does not make you innately evil. None of us is 100% good or evil!

Jasmine went suddenly blind after the massacre of her family. She was saved by one of the very monsters that killed them. Now living her life in a world of shadows, no wonder she adapts quickly to life on the run with Mack. She should be afraid of the hulking male, who flips back and forth between protector and kidnapper. But she finds herself inexorably drawn to him.

Mack is a man of many facets. I loved getting to know the inner workings of his tortured psyche. Jasmine and Mutt are a great duo and the Scatha? Well, they are up to all their usual odious antics. Bring on the next book!
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3,787 reviews32 followers
June 26, 2019
Mack has had enough, he doesn't want to live in limbo with neither fully recovering from being a Scatha nor being back to a pure Cynn Cruor like he use to be and his older brother Colin still is. After an incident at the Hamilton Faesten Mack finds himself free and comes into contact with Jasmine where sparks fly well for her anyway and that is the end of her 4 weeks vacation she thought she was taking. The pace is great and there are plenty of emotions to go through like frustration, hatred, lust, confusion, mistrust and blushing from the steamy scenes. There are some good twists and surprises you do not see coming as well as a feeling like coming home with the banter between the Cynn Cruor that you have seen through all the other books and makes you really think of them all as brothers. Now to wait for the next book to come out!!!
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117 reviews
June 30, 2019
Midnight’s Redemption

Mackenzie who was forced to become a scatha cruor nearly two hundred years ago, has been through the firebinders treatment and slowly healed back to his true cynn cruor.. Jasmine who’s had her life shattered when her family was brutally murdered was saved the same torment by a monster.
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