Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

FREE BOOK FOR SURVIVORS: Are you a survivor of incest, sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or do you know someone who is? If yes, I would be happy to send you a free ebook or audiobook of my novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, which is about a young woman coming to terms with her “mild abuse.” Simply email me at info@authorsmstevens.com, or use the website Contact form, to request a copy; be sure to say if you want the ebook or audiobook. (The audiobook is for Audible users.)

In Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, practical Shelby Stewart and ambitious Astrid Ericcson just want to start their careers in Boston’s PR world and maybe find a nice guy to hang out with. But long-buried memories of a childhood incident keep interrupting Shelby’s plans, affecting her health one way after another. And when will she actually date someone her friends think is good enough for her?

Astrid thinks she wrote the book on How to Get Ahead by Flirting but is forced to re-visit her career advancement strategy when her boss Brad takes the innuendos to a whole new level, threatening her job and her safety.

In this “thought-provoking and entertaining” story, the women reach new highs and lows in life, work and romance, while struggling to make sense of the relationships that haunt them.

“A novel that will likely stick in my mind for years to come.”

The Audiobook Review

Praise for Horseshoes and Hand Grenades by S.M. Stevens

“Stevens is a talented storyteller and the book is a page-turner.” — Savvy Verse and Wit

“Reading about these women warmed my heart and soul and made me reach out to the women in my life and proclaim my love for them….I highly recommend this book.” — Allieereads

“This is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel….one that should be read by victims and non-victims alike, especially in this day and age.” — The Lily Cafe

Read more reviews of the novel on Amazon or the S.M. Stevens blog.