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Heels of Steel: a novel about the queen of New York construction
Heels of Steel a novel about the queen of New York construction Author:Barbara Kavovit She's shattering the glass ceiling, one building at a time. — Bridget Steele's father taught her two things: how to build and how to fight. With those skills, she created her own company and began building for New York City's elite. Often the only woman in the room, she's faced sexism, corruption and harassment, but armed with her designer hard h... more »at and steel-toed stilettos, she's up for any challenge. Bridget figured out quickly she had to be ten times better just to be considered equal.
Even with a stellar reputation, this scrappy young woman from the Bronx can't seem to gain access to the old boys' club. She doesn't fit in the world of her extravagantly wealthy clients nor with the powerful men in commercial real estate and construction. But this single mom has the loyalty of her construction crew and she never gives up. With her quick wit and determination, she won't let anyone get in the way of her dream--including the irresistible man who is also her biggest competitor. She's learned the hard way that if she wants the view from the top, she'll have to build it herself.« less