I loved this book. I enjoyed the fact that most of this story takes place where I am familiar and previously local to. All of the characters and supporting characters were so easy to love. I LOVE an acts of service man and he delivered. Will is everything. I enjoyed how light-hearted and soul searching this book was. I understood Josie a little too well.

Fashion, best friends twin brother, sign me up! This was my first from Clare Gilmore, and will not be my last! I loved her writing, characters, and especially Will Grant!

This was a cute one!

We have Josephine, a young CEO who is super focused on her company, and Will, her ex-best friend's twin brother who is an absolute gem. He crashes back into her life, making her question who she is and what she wants.

I loved their chemistry and how patient they were with one another. I feel like her struggles were pretty realistic and Will was great at supporting her without pushing her. I enjoyed their communication and ability to think things through. It wasn't a full-on second-chance romance, but it was close enough and I'm a sucker for that trope when it's done well. I also really loved the friendships in this book and how that unfolded. The last interview though?? That was rude!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

I was sure what to expect when I picked this book up (maybe a second-chance version of the hating game?), but what I got was so much more. This story is ripe with emotional accountability, personal growth, and THE MOST PERFECT CINNAMON ROLL LOVE INTEREST EVER.

Josie is doing her best, and is soooo relatable. She's burnt out and feels stuck. And drum roll please.... in rolls our cinnamon roll, Will, WHO IS THE MOST THOUGHTFUL MAN ALIVE. I love their unapologetic dynamic. AND THE SLOW BURN ROMANCE MADE ME WANT TO SCREAM IN THE BEST WAY!!!!! I mean what is hotter than good communication? Am I right?

I don't want to spoil anything, but this book is angsty and addicting, and the perfect book about people choosing themselves.

This was such a fun and fizzy followup to Clare Gilmore's debut publication, Love Interest! She's back with another story about a woman navigating the corporate world as she shifts and changes amongst extreme pressures and expectations.

Essentially, this novel is about burnout and reprioritizing what is important to you. Both Josie and Will wrestle with the ideas of who they thought they'd be (and subsequently, who they made themselves into over many years), and who they want to be now.

Clare can make any situation funny, whether it be hitting someone with your car (accidentally, of course), or throwing up all night. Her characters always bring a unique brand of humor in their dialogue, while still being sharp and singular.

Love Interest was such a stunning and poignant debut, and Clare has only leveled up in the follow up: The plot points in the novel are so sharp, the characters distinct and complex, the undercurrent of outrunning "failure" feels practically suffocating as the story progresses.

She's a top romance author for me, blending issues women uniquely face, with the whimsy and sweeping excitement of being in love.

3.5 stars
It was ok - Not bad, but not great. It felt like the book was too long. The writing was good and the overall story and characters were interesting, but I felt it dragged in places.

*I received an ARC via Netgalley.

This was my first book by Clare Gilmore and it will not be my last! I adored this book. Both Will and Josephine were engaging, likable, and dynamic as characters. It was refreshing to see characters work through conflict in a realistic and mature way. I found myself rooting for Josephine throughout the entire book. Additionally, Gilmore did an excellent job of making the setting of Austin, Texas feel almost like a character in and of itself. With true passion and knowledge, Gilmore accomplished a heartwarming, funny, and deeply satisfying story that I will hold on to.

4⭐️Okay wow what a fun romance book!!!

I loved this book and it reminded me of the movie the Intern. She is a humble CEO working her butt off to find her place. & will was a top tier book boyfriend!! This man was amazing in every single way. He was such a good man, had a great personality and sense of humor, and was amazing at his job. At one point, Josie remarks to herself that watching a man with such professional competency is a turn on, and I couldn't agree more.

And the communication and honesty in this book make it a true top tier romance. But they were there for each other from the word go. Whether it was professionally, romantically, or even just as friends. This was really a beautiful relationship.

At times the book felt slow to me, but overall loved it and highly recommend!

This was an advanced read copy I received through Netgalley so it’s not going to be officially published until October 29, 2024! But this is my honest review!

Add this book to your to read list, I promise you won’t regret it! & then let me know what you thought!

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A book with a strong female main character is always a win for me. I very much enjoyed reading about Josie's successes...and her anxiety as she rose to the top of her fashion empire. Then comes Will.....a beautiful, courteous man under his surly surface. I love when Will told Josie that she was meant to be his hero, not the other way around. I LOVE a strong FMC that the male quietly worships.

While I didn't love the backstory between Josie, Will and Zoe, I did enjoy reading about personal growth and adults learning to communicate better than they did as teens. A very cute book with a fun Austin backdrop!

Backlist Review ☀️

Clare Gilmore is another author that has solidified herself as an auto buy author for me this year. I couldn’t wait to pick up Perfect Fit after reading and loving Love Interest last year.

Josephine started her own clothing brand and has been very successful, but she’s looking to take her business to the next level. On the day that she is set to meet with a consulting firm she quite literally runs into Will (with her car 😬). He is a blast from her past and they have some complicated history. He also happens to be - you guessed it- a consultant. Although they really try to keep it strictly professional, they end up falling for each other. Will is probably one of the sweetest MMC’s that I’ve ever read and there’s no third act breakup! Highly recommend both this book and all of this authors work.

Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is an absolute gem! The characters are wonderfully relatable, and the storyline kept me hooked from start to finish. Gilmore's writing is both witty and heartfelt, making it impossible to put the book down. If you're looking for a feel-good read with a perfect blend of romance and humor, this is the book for you! Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

Really adore this author! This book was so good! I thought the plot, romance, and really the whole book was amazing! I ca t say enough good things! I can’t wait to read more from Clare!

When the romance in a romance novel falls flat, it's a letdown, and that's what happened here. The book wasn't terrible, and it had some strong points, like character growth and a solid friendship. But the romance felt like it moved too slowly and too quickly at the same time. I'm not sure how to put it into words, but maybe it's just an overall pacing problem. Overall, I enjoyed the novel, but I don't think I'd read it again.

Super light hearted read, the characters really stole my heart. I didn’t love the pop culture references as much, but the chemistry was really great. MMC was a cute lil green flag, and it was so fun!

Absolutely fell in love even more with Clare Gilmore. Her writing is cozy and emotional yet makes you laugh a lot as well. I am so excited for her to gain more popularity because her novels deserve it.

Perfect Fit was the perfect balance of sharp banter, workplace tension, and unexpected emotional depth! This slow-burn, rivals-to-lovers romance totally hooked me from chapter one—and I didn’t want to put it down. 💼💕

Set in the fast-paced world of corporate fashion (think power suits and marketing meetings), this story follows two driven colleagues who definitely don’t get along…until they start to. Their chemistry is electric, the dialogue is whip-smart, and the emotional payoff? SO satisfying.

Clare Gilmore has a way of writing characters that feel layered and real—flawed, funny, and fiercely lovable. If you’re a fan of workplace romance with heart, this one’s for you.

📚 Tropes: Workplace romance, rivals-to-lovers, slow burn, dual POV
💬 Would you ever fall for a coworker you couldn’t stand at first? 👀
☕️ Perfect read for a rainy afternoon and a strong latte

Big thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!

DNF @ 60%

I was going along with this because the female main character was demisexual or something i think, but i could not with this unprofessional ass relationship she had with a dude she hired to help her company !! And she kept describing herself as an "aspirational vegetarian" because it was just TOO HARD to not eat meat. As an actual vegetarian, this was not a cute or relatable personality quirk.

A lovely story about what it means to find love and a life you enjoy. Clare never misses! I cannot wait to read more from her

4.5 ⭐️

Clare Gilmore does it again!! This girl just GETS workplace romance and I’m here for itttt! 👏🏼

Josephine Davis has spent her entire young adult building Revenant, a fashion brand. When her biggest investor orders Josie to hire a consultant, the last person she expects to be working with is Will Grant – the twin brother of her ex-best friend.

This book was so good! I devoured it! Clare has a way of writing characters with such depth. It makes you feel like you really know them and can understand the obstacles they have to face. This book is about growing as a person in so many ways and learning about yourself along the way. It’s uplifting and really was a great read. Clare Gilmore is proving once again to be an author to look out for because she is crushing it!!


Read if you like:
✔️Enemies to Lovers
✔️Girl Boss
✔️Workplace Romance
✔️Second Chance (Friendship & Relationship)
✔️Work Trip 👀
✔️Burn Out
✔️Swoon-Worthy

I loved Gilmore’s first book, Love Interest, and loved this one as well!! This was definitely for the overachieving, eldest daughter who can never take a break!

Gilmore writes the characters beautifully and I loved both their individual journeys and joint journey. It was poignant and touching.

I highly recommend this and any book by Gilmore!