Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing the ARC.

This book was absolutely one of the most amazing stories I've read this year. You will not find another book that so thoroughly makes you fall in love with the characters and showcases how deeply they love and care for each other. Josie and Will are absolute perfection - the way that Josie just wants what's best for him, even when she feels selfish for not wanting to give him up, and the way that Will steps up continuously to demonstrate to her that he is not going anywhere, that she's stuck with him, even when they're faced with some of the toughest decisions they need to make about their own lives and career trajectories. This book has it all; a best friend's brother turned into an adult romance, the beautiful and torturous pining that only comes with the slowest of slow burns, an explosive relationship, but in the best way possible, and healing for both of the main characters in a way that makes sense and makes the reader love them even more.

This book is not to be missed. I loved everything about it.

In this book we explore themes of anxiety and burn out. Anxiety is invisible to most but very obvious to those who know us the best and I felt that she emulated this beautifully. She has a way of placing you in the characters thoughts and pulling you out of it along with her. I was fully immersed in this book and found myself laughing out loud multiple times throughout. I really loved the romance aspect as well, I found the characters endearing and was rooting for them the whole time.

The character growth really stood out to me as well, she has a very unique way of writing their development that felt extremely real to me. A lot of times I find that authors will write their characters to be very abstinent to change and that they don’t generally grow until the very end when they have some sort of realization and suddenly flip their entire life around. I really felt that these characters changed slowly throughout starting with their mindset and then it blossomed from there to transform their life. I felt that it really shows that you can change the outcome of your life at any stage.

I honestly really enjoyed reading this and thought this was going to be a six star book for me until about seventy percent of the way through. It was about this time when I felt that the chemistry slipped a little and a few scenes gave me the ick unfortunately. However this didn’t drop my rating drastically, it just didn’t meet my expectations towards the end. Overall, I gave it five stars and I look forward to reading more books from her!

DNF @40%

I’m shocked because I thought I would love this. The author’s previous novel was a smash for me. This missed on soooo many levels. The fmc was a pick me girl, the mmc had as much personality as a piece of white bread, their attraction was too much too fast, and then the author makes you wait foreverrrr (I skipped ahead some) & then it is cringe… yeah I can’t finish this. Sadness.

A sophomore novel from Clare Gilmore and I am still a fan of her writing style. Her characters are well thought out. The transparency in conversations makes you wish more people could express themselves so articulately in real life. The romance = frothy. Very cute book to cozy up with. A lot of tasty meals throughout the book so you may not want to read while hungry! Thanks to St. Martin’s for the arc.

Gilmore is back with another melt-your-heart, feel good rom com. It’s a sweet story about two people who literally collide into each other at the right moment in their lives. Where Josie is kind to a fault and wants the best for those in her life. It’s a story that shows the growth of an individual who needs to take a moment to figure out what’s best for her and Will is the perfect person to assist in that growth.

Another hit rom-com from author Clare Gilmore that you should absolutely add to your upcoming reading list this fall.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was heavy in dialog, and I don’t think I’ve read to many like this, but actually thought it was enjoyable to get to know the characters through their words vs their thoughts. And with that it brought two things. 1. Lots of banter! The banter between Josie and Will was so good and there was so much of it. 2. No miscommunication trope! They spoke about everything and anything, where there was no chance to flee in the third act when things got tough. No chance to wallow in their thoughts as their feelings were spoken aloud.

Things you can find in this book that makes it perfect is a late twenties CEO who built her fashion company from the ground up that doesn’t have time for anything but her company, a consultant who wants to do everything for his woman CEO and make her and her company the best they could be, and two people fighting an attraction from long ago through trying to deliberately make themselves undesirable by sharing unattractive facts about themselves is just too funny.

I was so giddy towards the end and loved how these two fit with eachother. Both characters were lovable as well as Josie's best friend. I sat on the ending for awhile (iykyk) and realized it was perfect, as I knew both MCs were right together, everything else didn't matter.

Overall it was a lovely book, many heartfelt moments, healthy relationships and friendships, and had me smiling and feeling good. I definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an opportunity to read an eARC of this book in exchange for my opinion!

What a fun read! Josie and Will's relationship started long ago but didn't go well. Fast forward to now when they unexpectedly meet again and their story takes a turn for the better. Josie is CEO of a successful fashion business and Will is a consultant that ends up working with her business. As they spend more time together the sparks begin to fly and the chemistry heats up. But, the best part of this story is that it feels very real. We learn about Josie's insecurities and we see Will set up to support her as all good partners should do...and, get ready for it...they actually communicate with each other, like really talk to one another about situations and feelings. Such a breath of fresh air in a romcom! I really enjoyed this story and the way the author was able to show not only the romance but Josie's actual life...her work, her friends, her passions, and her fears and insecurities. This was my first book by Clare Gilmore but I look forward to reading more in the future!

Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the advance E-ARC of this title.

This book is so lighthearted and swoonworthy. This a slow burn, second change, and workplace romance. The relationship between Josephine and Will was so mature. The author builds a solid foundation for their reunion and budding relationship. I loved the meet cute as they find themselves face to face after several years. Will was an exceptional MMC who always seemed to know exactly what Josie needed.
Both balance their dreams with their budding relationship. Will gives Josie room to shine and breathe and installs a new confidence in her to find a new type of balance in her life. Both characters are strong willed, confident in themselves, and their chemistry leaps from the page.

Absolutely adored this!

I am screaming from the rooftops about this book! Josie is a powerhouse CEO struggling with burnout, and her passion for her work felt so real. Watching her navigate those challenges while slowly falling for Will, the last person she expected to connect with, was heartwarming. The history between them added so much depth to their relationship, and the tension from their shared past had me glued to the pages. Will? Total acts-of-service king! His charm and support for Josie, both professionally and romantically, had me swooning. Perfect Fit is a beautiful, realistic love story about finding balance, and I know Clare Gilmore’s continues to cement herself as an auto-buy author for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Sometimes you just want a book where you cheer on the main characters, wait for the HEA, and sit back and enjoy the sweet story as it unfolds. Perfect Fit from Clare Gilmore is that kind of read, a warm cozy blanket, a soft hoodie, a perfect cup of coffee, the warm chocolate chip cookie.... You get it, sweet, just right, and just what you want on a cool Fall evening. Thank you SMP for the review copy and the fun I had escaping into this book.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was an easy read, good character communication, a sweet ending. It had it all.

This was a great story! I love second chance romances and this one checked all the boxes! Josie and Will find the happy endings seperately, but also together. The ending leaves us hanging on a bit in regards to Josie's future, but I like that I can fill in that blank myself!

I received a complimentary ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest reveiw. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you St. Martin's Press, Netgalley and Clare Gilmore.

This was another book by Clare Gilmore that I adored. Will and Josie are the perfect book couple. Their story development was written well and I enjoyed it. Will was sweet and cared about Josie. Josie was fun and i loved her as an FMC.

thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Perfect Fit is…✨[insert dreamy sigh here]✨

I love Josie as an FMC. That she is a go getter without needing to bring others down. Will as a romantic interest is chef’s kiss 😏 and all the other side characters really add to the fun of this novel. Clare’s first novel was one of my first reviews and I am so happy to have been considered this time around. There are so many quote-able moments that read like poetry. I loved it and couldn't put it down!

Basically, read this book! Out on 10/29!

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced copy in exchange for my review!

Such a cute unexpected romance and i love that the setting was Austin. The fashion aspect was enjoyable also. Overall great read!

Perfect Fit is a PERFECT rom-com!

Josephine was a very relatable FMC & Will is a very likeable MMC. Given their past - aka what happened in high school - they have no business falling in love and being a perfect rom-com, direct from a movie, perfectcouple! But, sometimes, life happens and past kisses (& friendships alike) get revisited, and you see things in a completely different light - especially almost a decade later.

I felt connected to Camilla, Jojos bestie, and even Zoe - her ex bestie/Wills twin sister. There was growth to all their relationships and depth to their characters. Their banter was also fantastic, which just made them that much more likeable.

The dedication at the beginning was perfect, and the epilogue was just, AHHH! I squealed, I eeked, I laughed, I awed and then I immediately pre-ordered it for my shelf!

I absolutely loved Claire Gilmore’s debut so I was thrilled to receive this ARC. I loved Josie and Will and I loved their character growth as indviduals and as a couple. All the travel scenes 🥹 I’m a sucker for a good caretaking scene. Definitely a new autoread author for me!

Perfect is not a word I throw around often, but this book truly was the perfect fit for me 🥰

With such a cute cover, I did not expect it to have the depth that it did, but what a pleasant surprise it was to see all the perfectly imperfect sides of our FMC, Josie. I related to her so much. Her obsession with productivity, placing her self worth solely in her work, constantly keeping track of what’s fair and feeling like she hasn’t earned or deserved the good things in her life and even running on empty to a point of burnout where her body shuts itself down… In so many ways, I am Josie and she is me. Her character growth and journey resonated with me on such a deep level, and seeing the most important people in her life support her and love her despite the messy parts was touching to see.

Both the romantic interest and female friendships were so well-written. In both instances, they were there for the lighthearted fun and the heavier moments. All with healthy communication almost every step of the way.

Seeing Josie and Will work through their problems together like a real team was such a breath of fresh air in the romance genre! He is such a gentleman, and their banter had me giggling and kicking my feet constantly 🥰 They’re adorable together, and the spice was just spicy enough for me! It truly felt like they were the ones that got away from each other, and it was so special to watch them live out a romance that never was but should have been. Also, I’m a sucker for any romcom that has a scene where the book boyfriend takes care of a sick leading lady, and this one just made my heart melt all over again.

I’ll be raving about this book for a long time to come, and I can’t wait to go back and read Clare Gilmore’s debut, Love Interest! 💙 It’s been on my shelf for far too long, and I’ll be picking up a physical copy of Perfect Fit on pub day to add to it! 🧡

I really enjoyed this sweet romance! I thought both main characters were very well rounded and mature. This definitely added to the story being enjoyable. It was awesome seeing the female main character with her own business and still taking the time to consider the feelings of those in her life including her past and her present. It was a great work place romance with a little bit of a twist on the second chance trope!

THIS BOOK!! This book was so good! A rom-com by Clare Gilmore never disappoints! Her writing is so fresh, fun, and captivating, it just sucks you right in, making you not want to put the book down! Perfect Fit has a perfect balance between the sweet and serious moments, with chemistry that is off the charts, and some sizzling steamy tension. The plot was great, it was pretty faced paced, there were some moments that it dragged a little, making the book feel longer than it was but it quickly sped back up afterwards. The strong, supportive female friendships in this were wholesome and sweet. I really enjoyed how the friendships in were a focal point throughout the book and not just thrown in the background after Josie reconnects with Will.

Josephine is an empathetic, workaholic, badass CEO of her clothing company, Revenant, and although she may not view herself as such, she did have the passion and strength to start a company from the ground up. She really is such a strong character and she definitely had the most character growth.

Will is literally perfect, I mean fictional men written by women are gods gift 🤌🏻. I was literally swooning over him! Will is a down to earth, sweet, and considerate consultant that helps companies grow. While we don’t get Will’s POV, I loved how involved he is in Josie’s life and journey. He was always patient and supportive with her. I loved their character and relationship growth so much, and the fact that they had great communication throughout their relationship buildup was fantastic. They really balanced each other out so perfectly and I loved their flirting and tension, it made the spicy scenes that much better.

I loved this book so much, it was such an enjoyable read, and the tropes in this are some of my favourites! I definitely recommend! I think it’s a perfect fit for your tbr! (See what I did there 😉)