Hello Will Grant! If you are needing another book boyfriend to add to the list, look no further! Clare's books always have me highlighting swoony quotes throughout and this one was no different. I loved Josie and Will's path to love. It felt so genuine and relatable. There was nothing forced about it. Clare's books always feel so mature in the best ways. Her character communicate and have deep conversations that make you feel so connected to their story. And no third act break up! I loved Clare's debut novel Love Interest and this one is right up there with it! I'll be recommending it over and over!

Even though Josephine is in her twenties and very successful I still find her relatable. Even with her success she knows everything can crumble in an instant and feels immense pressure to keep everything moving. She’s drowning like the rest of us!

I applaud Gilmore for trying to make Will a little flawed but his flaws make him likeable (and maybe a little too much on the perfect side still). The relationship between Josie and Will is good- no miscommunication trope here which I am a huge fan of.

While I think I enjoyed Love Interest (also by Clare Gilmore) more, Perfect Fit is still a nice, easy, enjoyable read.

I wanted to love this one SO BAD. But it got a little TOO corny for me.

I mean, best friends twin brother ? Hello sounds fab. But the way it all came together felt insincere to me. I'm usually a big Clare Gilmore enthusiast so maybe I just wasn't in the mental state to accept a man being so perfect on and off paper.

As someone who has stayed single because her career has taken over, I could see a lot of myself in Josie, although there were times I felt she was too much for me, but I soon discovered it was her own anxieties and gave her some grace.

Will's only flaw was that he cheated on a test. I refuse to consider that a flaw. I wish he had a little more behind him than this doting boyfriend; call me a hater but I just didn't believe it.

All in all it was still a cute read, and the cliffhanger was a fun touch, but wasn't my favourite Gilmore read.

Thank you Trade Marketing, St. Martins Press, and Clare Gilmore for the early copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review !

This was such a cute romance and Will Grant has definitely earned a spot on the book boyfriend list! He gives major golden retriever energy and treats Josie with such love and affection. Not only is the romance in this book spot on but so is the mental health rep!

Read if you like:
- He Falls First
- Golden Retriever Energy
- Succesful FMC
- Mental Health Rep
- Bike Riding

I was hooked only a couple pages in! Josie/Josephine and Will are such lovable characters and had me rooting for their happy ending all way through. This book is about a CEO for a fashion brand in Austin, TX and the consultant she hires. And it just so happens that they knew each other in high school and have a bit of a complicated history involving Josie’s friendship with Will’s sister. I found the characters in the book to be the best part. I loved Josie, the passionate CEO trying to do everything all at once and be there for everyone. Will was a swoon worthy but realistic MMC. His unfailing ability to patiently be there for Josie, not only for the business but also as their relationship flourished, made him incredibly lovable. There were other great supporting characters like Camila, David, Zoe, Gio, Leonie, Eugenia, etc. that all made the story robust. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would definitely read more books from this author, I found the story line to be a bit much and going in too many directions. It lagged in areas and the book felt a little too long. It felt like too many story lines were crammed in. I could have seen the author using only 1 or 2 and expanding on those to make the complete story and then save the others for a follow up book and to develop some of the supporting characters more. Overall. I loved the book and would recommend it to others!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Perfect Fit is a beautiful deconstruction of “Girl Boss” culture that reinforces the fact that women don’t need to run themselves ragged professionally to achieve everything they ever imagined.

Josephine Davis has put her blood, sweat, and tears into building up her fashion brand Revenant, so when one of her investors requests that she hire a consultant, Josie will do whatever it takes to keep her business running smoothly. That is, until she learns the consultant is none other than Will Grant, the twin brother of her ex best friend from childhood. Will and Josie share a rocky past complete with one disastrous public make-out, but as these two begin to work together, they will find that their visions for Revenant and their fledgling reconciliation align in all the right ways.

Author Clare Gilmore used Revenant as a driving force for the character’s adventures instead of including it as a supplementary detail. Gilmore employed an abundance of information about commerce to create a brand that could realistically fit into our world. Social media was also utilized expertly to show just how impactful outside opinions are for brands. The company helped paint the picture of who Josie is as a character, demonstrating her rich relationship with textiles and fashion.

Josie’s character as a whole contained multitudes and I adored her so much. As the CEO of a popular clothing company, Josie’s passion and care for her brand drives her actions throughout the novel. But it is her adoration for her friends and family that feeds her soul. As much as this book is a romance it is also an ode to friendship. It was heartwarming to watch Josie continuously strive to be a present and thoughtful companion especially after learning about her bumpy friendship history.

When it came to the romance though, Josie and Will’s journey was nothing short of exceptional. Their ability to communicate was a welcome surprise as I feel like many books rely on miscommunication and third act break ups to drive the plot. It is so refreshing to read a novel that doesn’t employ those tropes and focuses on growth and discussion instead. Will was such a swoon worthy love interest and his consistent use of action to show Josie how important she is to him was perfection. Ladies, get you a man who will wait in an hours long line to attain an impossible reservation to Nashville’s hottest club for you and your girlies!

Now, without getting too spoilery, I think the way Gilmore decided to end the novel was so smart. It might be polarizing for readers who like their stories wrapped up in perfect bows, but I think the current ending reinforces the novel’s larger theme of letting go of toxic “girl boss” culture and make room for professional and personal flexibility.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I initially struggled with Clare's debut Love Interest, so I was a bit nervous going into this one. But so many friends of mine were recommending it, so I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed it!

Perfect Fit follows Josie, a 28-year-old CEO of one of the fastest growing fashion companies based in Austin, TX. Josie has been on that millenial grind for years, running on fumes to make sure her brand is a success. In a twist of fate, she runs into her ex best friend's twin brother Will Grant. Due to their complicated history, Josie is hesitant to hire him on as a consultant per her lead investor's request, but Will convinces her that there's unfinished business between the two of them. Sexual tension rises as Josie continues to outrun the burnout that is getting closer and closer to her.

First off, Will Grant is a top tier book boyfriend. This man shows up continously throughout the book and never expects Josie to give more than she can give. She's upfront about how stretched thin she is and he literally says "use me for whatever you want, I can take it" The acts of service, the care, the compassion and love he shows to Josie throughout this book had me swooning so hard. And he's a perfect man in that he acknowledges he is not perfect: he regrets how their shared history separated them and he confesses his mistakes over the years. We love a man that can admit his faults and wants to work on himself!!

But what I mainly loved about this book was the self-discovery journey Josie goes on as she tries to figure out what makes her happy in life and if the things she has now are serving or harming her. There's great commentary on female friendships, career burnout, self-care, and how sometimes we as a society base entirely too much of our self-worth on our productivity and how we're percieved in society. There was some great messaging in this book on making sure you take care of yourself, especially during your late twenties when EVERYTHING is changing around you. And if you're not happy with how things are, it's never too late to start over.

This book was raw and honest but also a really fun read. I had a fantastic time with it and I definitely recommend picking it up!

When I spotted PERFECT FIT as Read Now on NetGalley, I decided to give it a shot. At the time, I hadn’t read anything from Gilmore but had seen her first book come highly recommended by someone on Instagram. Before I picked this one up, I ended up going back and reading that one — LOVE INTEREST. It wasn’t quite right for me, so I went into PERFECT FIT a little nervously. Thankfully, I was very quickly hooked on the story and invested in the heroine’s business, her struggles with work-life balance, and her reconnection with someone from the past.

The writing was very easy to get into, but I did struggle with the pace. I read the first 40% pretty quickly, and then I kind of stalled out in the middle. It felt longer than necessary and a bit repetitive. Josie was an interesting character, and I enjoyed the combination of her love for “shallow” things and her drive to succeed. She felt like a well-rounded character, and I liked how much of her story dealt with where she found her identity, the need to set healthier boundaries, and the way someone recalibrates when things don’t turn out the way you imagined. Will was sweet, but I didn’t feel that he had much purpose beyond acting as a device to help Josie change. I think that’s part of why I had mixed feelings about this book — there were elements that I really liked coupled with things that just weren’t working for me. This worked better as “women’s fiction” (hate the phrase but don’t know how else to articulate it) than a romance for me, personally. | 3.5 stars

I loved this book! It's a perfect romance for anyone experiencing professional burnout or with eldest millennial daughter syndrome! The characters had a really beautiful connection and I was rooting for them the whole time! A fantastic blend of heart, humor, and sweetness.

Short synopsis: Josie needs a business consultant for her clothing company and ends up hiring her Ex-Best friends twin brother Will.

My thoughts: This was cutie of a rom-com. I think the initial meet cute was fun, luckily no one was seriously injured in the car/bike accident. Not going to lie, I binged this hard. As I read it in one day while my kids were at school.

Josie was such a work-a-holic, it’s no wonder she became so successful overnight. I liked watching her let go of herself and rely a bit more on others around her. Will was so sweet and caring, I loved how their communication was so open from the get-go, and they really were so willing to work hard for each other.

Read if you love:
- Workplace romance
- Best friends brother
- Second chance romance
- Girl boss/business owner
- Fashion industry

I absolutely loved this one! Josie’s journey resonated so deeply with me, as someone who has prioritized my career and is terrified of letting people down. I loved seeing her growth and realizing that it’s ok to shift priorities and let herself lean on Will. And wow, Will Grant is a perfect book boyfriend. The way that he just wants to be there for Josie is everything. So much hot tension between them that gave way to a beautiful love story!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC of Perfect Fit in exchange for my honest review.

I really liked the characters of this book. I was quickly drawn into their story lines. Did anyone else want to get the main character a CPAP the first time he woke himself up from his own snoring? I loved the ending of the book and the epilogue. If you like Rom-Coms, don't miss this one.

I'm excited to check out other books by Clair Gilmore.

Josie is the epitome of a "girl boss," creating a brand in her dorm room and building it to have a brick-and-morter store with her best friend. A run-in with her former best friend's twin brother, Will, leads her to looking at her priorities, and discovering what her next steps should be.

This is an interesting one. Totally romance cheese, my favorite, but also a celebration of female CEOs at their best. It looks at Josie's need to find herself apart from the business as much as she's part of the business. I like that she finds the best way for her to be careful with herself, and give herself grace as well as being a strong and reliable boss.

Will is kind and generous in all the best ways, and the romance doesn't fade or break, it stays consistent. Instead of having a third-act break-up within the couple, the drama in the third act is within the company, a nice change from all the romance novels that seem to need to break a couple up in order for them to be a better couple together. Not everyone goes through a break-up-and-make-up in their relationship. Some couples stay solid despite facing adversity, and this book is a celebration of that as well. Love it.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy via NetGalley in return for sharing my thoughts on this book. Thanks to the author and publisher for this opportunity!

4.5 rounded to 5

Perfect Fit has all the hallmarks of a great romcom:
- A solid friend group for our heroine so we see the power of female friendship
- Great atmosphere, scene setting, and dialogue so we get completely absorbed into the story.
- He’s down bad (and as established, I am a sucker for the down bad hero).

I love the second chance aspect of this story, both for Will and Josie in a romantic way, but also for Josie and Zoe as best friends. We need more second chance BFF stories, please!

Speaking of Josie, I just love her! She’s one of the most competent and confident rom com heroines I’ve seen in a while. She’s unabashedly herself, she a girl who loves make up and fashion and doesn’t care if people know it. There’s no “not like the other girls” talk here, and I’m here for it. I love a book that shows readers it’s okay to be who they are! Also, she’s a total girl boss and I want to be her.

Will is great too, but he might be TOO perfect. I wish we got to see a bit more of his human side. No real complaints though — getting a perfect man is the dream!

The Perfect Fit is so well done.


Gilmore's portrayal of Josephine, a burnt out woman who is now CEO, man, I felt that (not the being CEO, but the grinding until you are burnt out part). Add in Will, their past, and their chemistry, and you have a fun book, but also a thoughtful book, which I really loved.

After college, Josie and her best friend started a fashion brand. One of their biggest investors tells them to hire a consultant, and the last person she expects to walk through the door is Will. Will is the twin brother of Josie’s childhood best friend, Zoe. After a kiss one spring break back in high school, Josie and Zoe had a huge fight and haven’t spoken since. Josie is immediately attracted to Will, but she doesn’t want to repeat history and upset Zoe even more.
Josie is the definition of a girl boss and the kind of main character I was immediately drawn to. Not only was I rooting for her success in business and in love, but I wanted her to be real so we could be friends. This was the sweetest second chance romance. I loved Josie and Will and how beautifully they complimented each other, and how their history just added to their incredible relationship. The communication between them was relationship goals and they showed up for each other in the sweetest ways. I just loved them. This book was so good in so many ways and I know I’ll be rereading this one.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press Romance and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Perfect Fit captures the excitement of ambition alongside the tenderness of finding your person—even if it means rethinking your priorities. This book is perfect for fans of workplace romances with a twist, as well as those who enjoy seeing strong women learn to balance love with career goals. It’s a heartfelt, empowering rom-com that will resonate with anyone balancing the pressures of success with the desire for genuine connection.

Tropes:
Best Friend's Brother
Workplace Romance
Forced Proximity

Arc received from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions are my own. I have purchased my own copy.

4.5 stars
I’d heard good things about Claire Gilmore so decided to request her newest release. The audiobook was great! The story itself was a refreshing change from the usual contemporary romance formula. I kept bracing myself for miscommunication, drama & the third act breakup. Instead, our main characters liked each other & used their words to talk about obstacles. I loved it!
*thanks to net galley & St Martin’s Press for the advance copy

Perfect Fit was a great slow burn love story. We had a great girl boss, and some healthy relationships. Clare took us through Josephine’s and Will’s lives and shows us the growth that has happened with them and their lives in the best way. The communication between them and the friendships is amazing and something that we all need! I enjoyed the ending as it leaves you to your imagination. Great read and would recommend to many people.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so so good 🥹🥹 From the very beginning I was so interested and intrigued to keep reading. I always love history between characters so when that was mentioned briefly I was so excited!!!

These characters are also just so sweet 🥲 so many things Will said had me absolutely swooning and the love between him and Josie was so tender and soft! I also very much relate to Josie and her fear of people’s perception of her.

I also loved the fashion aspect of this book! I love project runway and shows like that so it was so interesting to read about Josie’s job and her love for fashion!

Overall an incredible book and I can’t wait for more by Clare!