Climbing In Heels (USED)

Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (USED)

A glamorous, witty, and empowering novel about ambition, friendship, and breaking barriers in the cutthroat world of 1980s Hollywood.

Three women. One powerhouse talent agency. Zero intention of staying in the background.

Set against the dazzling backdrop of 1980s Hollywood, Climbing in Heels follows Beanie, Mercedes, and Ella, three ambitious women determined to rise above the limitations placed on them in one of the entertainment industry's most competitive—and male-dominated—workplaces.

Starting as secretaries at Hollywood's top talent agency, the trio quickly learns that success requires far more than answering phones and scheduling meetings. As they navigate celebrity egos, billion-dollar deals, office politics, and relentless sexism, they transform into savvy dealmakers who refuse to let the industry's old rules define their futures.

Bound together by friendship, resilience, and fierce ambition, Beanie, Mercedes, and Ella discover that every step toward success comes with difficult choices, unexpected betrayals, and personal sacrifices. But together, they're determined to change the game—and prove they belong in the rooms where the biggest decisions are made.

Sharp, funny, and irresistibly entertaining, Climbing in Heels offers a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's golden era while celebrating the women who fought to carve out space in an industry built to keep them out.

Why readers love Climbing in Heels:

🎬 An addictive behind-the-scenes look at 1980s Hollywood

💼 Workplace drama packed with ambition, power, and glamour

👠 Strong female friendships and empowering feminist themes

✨ Fast-paced storytelling filled with humor, romance, and unforgettable characters

Perfect for fans of:

The Devil Wears Prada, City of Girls, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and novels about Hollywood, female ambition, and workplace rivalries.

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