Indie Book Connect Subscription Box Review + Coupon – July 2017

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Indie Book Connect is a subscription box for the reader who walks into Barnes and Noble and feels like they have read it all. It will introduce you to a wonderful world of independent authors and all of the books that you have been missing out on. Every month, you can expect to receive two new fiction books from two separate authors. All of the books come autographed and the box also includes a unique bookmark from an indie artist.

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”

– Stephen King

I love this quote because it’s so true. The reminder to leave a good review for the author’s job well done is great as well. Also don’t forget to stay connected via social media.

DEAL:  Get 5% off every box for life! Use coupon code HELLO.

The Achilles Heel by Karyn Rae ($9.99)

Annie Whitman’s ordinary Midwest life is shattered with the sudden death of her husband Jack. Thirty-five and failing at life as a widow, she turns to the comforts of vodka in an attempt to camouflage the cold sheets of an empty bed. The necessary inebriation helps her to cope with Jack’s death, but proves to be a deterrent in recovering any sense of normalcy. After spending several months at the bottom of a bottle, Annie stumbles upon a lockbox in the crawl space of her basement. Opening this box also opens her eyes to the likelihood that Jack Whitman might not have been the honest and doting man she married.

Annie embarks on a mission to the Virgin Islands to uncover the truth about her husband’s past and seek safety from her brother-in-law, who seems to be the captain of his own sinking ship.

While settling into paradise, she meets the wickedly handsome, but surprisingly reserved Kessler Carlisle, who is struggling with his retirement from country music superstardom. With Kessler’s help, Annie discovers the heart’s uncanny ability to heal, and the possibility that dead men don’t always keep their secrets-even if they’re buried in the Caribbean waters of St. Croix.

The Achilles Heel delves into the formidable fact that everyone harbors darkness, and some will go to the depths of the ocean to keep their secrets hidden.

This isn’t my normal kind of book but I like the idea of taking on grief and getting a little mystery. Also, the setting of island paradise is hard to pass up as a way of making my way to a different land via a book. This book might be the most intriguing one I’ve received from this subscription service.

A Heart of Time by Shari J. Ryan ($14.99)

“Time of death…” the doctor said. I won’t forget that moment I looked over at Ellie—the paleness of her once rosy cheeks, the blue hue coating her perfect lips—the woman I had been with since we were five years old. My wife. My best friend… and the mother to our newborn baby girl. You promised me we would be together forever, I wanted to tell her. She gave me her forever, I told myself. Her forever just ended at twenty-five. “You need to say your goodbyes…” the doctor said. How do I say goodbye to the one person in my life I could never say goodbye to? My body is numb, and my heart hurts. Hurts like someone just ripped it out of my chest. Which is ironic… “We are going to remove her heart now, Hunter. It was her wish to donate,” the doctor said. She never told me this. She never told me another woman would carry on with her beating heart. She never told me this woman knew me but wouldn’t let me know her. She never told me if I should follow her heart, or if I should follow mine. She knew. She could have told me…

This sounds like a tearjerker, one that I’m looking forward to shedding a few tears over.

Shari J Ryan bookmark…

Stay in touch with the author via social media!

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”

– Ernest Hemingway

 I am in love with this quote! Books are the best friend anyone could ask for in good times and bad. The art on this bookmark is also good on the eyes. I do like new bookmarks almost as much as I like new books.

Karyn Rae publishing brochure for those interested in self-publishing.

On the flip side, there was contact information and frequently asked questions.

Join the group and get a unique reading experience with the book club. I haven’t tried this feature yet but I think it might help with the emotional distress this month’s selections may cause.

It’s so exciting to find new authors and to have books signed by them is even more exciting. I love that there is no unnecessary packaging and that the focus is on the books. I am super excited that both of the books have my interest sparked. I am a little sad that they both center around death of a loved one, but I’m sure I’ll get over that quickly. Indie Book Connect shines a light on the little guys of independent publishing without being flashy.

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