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 😉)

Thank you to St.Martin's Press for the widget. Ugg this book was raw it didnt focus on just how cool it is to be a CEO a female nonetheless but also on how hard you work the mental health aspect and so much more. I loved that Josephine the FMC was portrayed the way that she was. I enjoyed the friendships the family and of course WILL GRANT the MMC ( I especially loved how his full name is always used). It had been a while that I had read something that was so raw and real and I felt it and this book did just that. It was a Perfect Fit for me

⭐️4.25
Read this one in a day and a half. Josie is a young CEO. Will is the brother of her ex best friend, and a blast from the past. Their paths cross after all these years because he is a consultant who can help her with her business. So in order for this to work, this must stay professional.

Chemistry will break the rules EVERY time! As their relationship deepens, you get the backstory on the past with the just-right amount of emotion, love and connection.

This one is for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez-a perfect feel-good romance.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6504192262

Pub date: October 29, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced early copy in exchange for my honest review.

The way this book made me feel is just so hard to put into words (but I’m going to try anyway)

Clare Gilmore has crafted another absolutely beautiful story, with characters who feel like real people making real choices dealing with the real world and all the emotions that come with that, with a swoon-worthy wooing and beautiful start to a life together for the perfect fit of Josie and Will, and an insightful look into what it means to be a professional woman in a position of power dealing with the weight of the world.

This book includes some of my absolutely FAVORITE elements of a good (and fun) story: strong female friendships based on uplifting each other to be the best version of themselves, taking care of someone through a lil sickness (I mean the vulnerability!!), lots and lots of garlic presented, silly references (I know not everyone loves them, but these were for me), and a main character I want to root for above all else!!

Thank you so much to Clare Gilmore and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

Probably one of my all time favorite slow burn romances ever! I cannot emphasize how much I loved this book, I really have no notes. I loved the banter between Josie and Will. I loved the friendships with the side characters and all the growth we got to see. Will is peak book boyfriend material.

This book was adorable! From the beginning I loved the build of the characters and how they intertwined. Josie is relatable and someone to root for throughout the book. I finished the book so quickly because I could not put it down! Hopefully there is more to Josie’s story because I’d love to read it! Thank you for the ARC!