Give me more smart, funny rom-coms from Clare Gilmore. I loved Love Interest so much and couldn’t imagine her matching its awesomeness, but with Perfect Match she has done it!

The banter, the tension, the friendship between the Josie and Will was just perfection. A strong female character with a man who supports her emotionally and professionally…swoon. The mature love progression without a third-act breakup? Chef’s kiss. If I were outlining a perfect rom-com storyline, this would be it.

I read this in one day it was so good. Thank you for the eARC. Add Care Gilmore to my list of must-reads from now on.

Five stars!

This was such a great romance book! I loved the character arcs, the side characters, and everything going on.

The FMC is the CEO of a successful startup fashion label, and the MMC is someone from her past who comes in as a consultant.

There’s lots of tension, lots of angst, and we’re along for the ride as the characters figure out how to navigate their relationship, along with the challenges of life.

Their relationship is very adult, there’s no miscommunication, and they handle things maturely - it was super refreshing to see!

Thanks @netgalley @smpromance @claregilmorewrites for the chance to read Perfect Fit early. It releases on October 29, 2024.

Josie has spent her twenties turning Revenant into from her dorm room to fashion up-start. When her angel investor insists that they bring on a consultant to take the business to the next level, imagine her surprise when it's Will, her former childhood best friend's twin brother--and the man responsible for their estrangement. They can't deny the chemistry between them, but Josie's always put her business first. So, what happens when you meet the man who might be your perfect fit?

Steam: 🔥🔥
Tropes: BFF's brother, work romance, second chance romance, no third act breakup

This was a much more complex and real book than I was expecting. I have never read Clare Gilmore book before but this will not be my last. This book had so much depth and feeling. The relationship between Will and Josie felt so real and realistic. I believed their interactions together. I could not put this book down. I am so impressed.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

"perfect fit" follows josie, a founder and ceo of a clothing company, as she navigates burnout while simultaneously falling in love with will grant, her new consultant and old acquaintance (ex-high school best friend's brother). the corporate subplots took a little bit for me to get into but the stress and pressure josie placed upon herself were resonant and relatable. will and josie (and the side characters like zoe, camila and eugenia) were well-drawn and easy to root for. overall this a cozy and cute women's fiction book that has valuable things to say about imposter syndrome, #girlboss culture and women's self-worth being tied to work.

Perhaps 4.5 stars, but rounding up to a full 5. I pretty much loved Perfect Fit, Clare Gilmore's second romcom. Josie Davis is the founder and CEO of fashion brand Revenant, a clothes company she started out of her college dorm and has grown into a popular brand that continues to expand. Revenant is her whole life, and she gives it absolutely everything she has, trying to be a true girlboss. On her way to work one day, she runs into Will Grant - her high school best friend's twin brother and now a consultant for her growing business. Will is calm and collected, smart, and dedicated - all things Josie is, but she is also killing herself for her work. From the moment they meet again, their chemistry is strong as they work together and get to know each other as adults. Will is a wonderful love interest: he's very romantic, thoughtful, and always showing up for Josie while giving her the space she needs to take steps in her professional and personal journeys. I loved how there was no third act breakup here; Will and Josie said outright they would work through the challenging time and have the tough conversations without rashly breaking up, which is so refreshing.

I had a couple of tiny quibbles: I would have liked to see more of Zoe and Josie rekindling their friendship as adults, and the side characters - any friends beyond Josie's best friend and coworker Camila, and their families - drop off for a while as Josie is wrapped up in work and Will. The eventual fallout in Josie's professional life is followed through on but it would have been nice to see a bit more of the final step in that storyline, perhaps actually seeing Josie start therapy or more of her break-time activities. Still, I really loved this and was so charmed by Josie and Will. They're so easy to root for and their relationship and chemistry felt real. This felt reminiscent of writers like Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez while still being its own.

This book was an absolute delight to read! I love Josie and how multifaceted she is! CEO, but also admits to her flaws, has hobbies and friends, and also doesn’t always know what’s next in life for her. She was really the star of this novel (and since it’s a single POV, duh) and the author built such depth into her character while not putting her on a pedestal or not making her vapid or cheesy. Josie felt like a friend you would adore for all her lovely qualities and her other complexities. Will didn’t have nearly as much depth but was a solid MMC. I liked how their two stories mirrored each others but were also unique enough. This had some good second-chance romance vibes throughout with just-one-bed thrown in and thankfully, no miscommunication or third-act breakup. I felt the plot could’ve been redistributed a bit better because it’s definitely faster in the second half. Ultimately, I loved this book and it brought me joy to read. 4.25⭐️, 2🌶

4.25/5

This was super cute! I really enjoyed this one. It felt a smidge slow in the beginning, but I really ended up loving it!

Will is so sweet, he is such a good book boyfriend. I really like him and Josie together. I enjoyed the way they reunited and instantly you could feel the spark again with them.

I would recommend adding to your tbr!

I definitely plan to read more by Claire in the future!

Light reading for a little get away time. Pulls you into the world of successful young adults that haven't moved on from the hurts of high school. Oldhurts are confronted and growing up is seen throughout the book. Very easy to fall in love with Jo and Will. Recommend.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore was the rom-com I didn’t know I needed! Josie’s dedication to her career and her relatable struggles with anxiety made her such a layered and compelling character. And Will? Absolute dream! I loved how he was the calming balance Josie needed, despite being her ex-best friend’s twin. Their chemistry and character growth were beautifully done, and the tension from their past made their romance even more enjoyable. The supporting cast was fun and intriguing, too—I’d love to read more about them. This book was heartwarming, fun, and had all the feel-good romance vibes!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the early chance to read and review “Perfect Fit.” I really loved this story detailing the journey of Josie and Will, from former estranged classmates to co-workers to lovers. I also enjoyed the depiction of Josie’s professional journey and how she really questions what it means to have it all and to be successful, both personally and professionally. Will is really the perfect partner for Josie and I loved watching the two of them fall deeply in love. 5 stars.

wow!!! I'll take will grant served to me on a platter, thank you!

Just like Love Interest, Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore had everything for me — a great romance, relatable characters with depth, and just people that I was truly rooting for. I saw so much of myself in Josie's anxieties/fears and some of her experiences, and felt my chest pinching every single time Will showed up. And he really did show up. Maybe out of a dream? I was in love, both with Will and Josie's character development over the course of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a DRC in exchange for my honest review!

This was absolutely a rom-com I needed to read. Having read a few fantasy books recently, this checked the feel-good rom-com book itch I was missing. Josephine is dedicated, so focused, and driven to accomplish her goals. She is constantly productive, and acknowledges that she doesn't have the healthiest work ethic. Enter Will, who is the calming presence she needs, but also the twin of her ex-best friend. I enjoyed how these two developed as characters with each other, and I found the supporting characters interesting and I would want to read about them and their stories as well. Looking forward to what's next from Clare!

Thanks for the advanced copy. This book is an absolute delight from start to finish. The characters are beautifully crafted, making it easy to fall in love with Josie right from the beginning. Her charm and relatable struggles draw you in, and you can’t help but root for her as she navigates the ups and downs of life and love.

Will is equally captivating—swoon-worthy in every sense. His depth and charisma add layers to the story, making their connection feel authentic and heartfelt. The chemistry between Josie and Will is electric, and their journey to finding each other is nothing short of enchanting.

What I particularly appreciated was how well their backstories were woven into the narrative. Each character's past is intriguing and adds significant depth to their relationship, allowing readers to understand the motivations behind their actions and choices.

Together, Josie and Will truly embody the idea of being the "perfect fit." Their relationship unfolds beautifully, filled with moments that are both tender and exhilarating. This book is a charming exploration of love, growth, and the magic of finding someone who complements you perfectly. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming romance!

My favorite Clare Gilmore book. Yet! TLDR; Girlboss novel done right

I’m a millennial woman, so obviously I aspired to be the CEO of a company where I was immersed in #hustle culture and named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list. But, I have to be honest. I’m now so turned off by that picture — especially for women — that I was skeptical of reading this one. Josephine is the founder of Aritizia-like fashion brand Revenant. Her life has been Revenant since she started sewing clothes in college, and she has had no time for anything else. Especially love, after being slut shamed in high school for kissing her best friend’s brother. Enter in said brother, the swoon-worthy Will, who becomes involved in Revenant after a chance encounter in Austin. Sparks fly, but neither are jumping feet first. Instead, Gilmore takes us on a slow-burn romance journey that I couldn’t put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

5/5 stars

Clare Gilmore has one of the most fresh voices in romance today. She beautifully straddles the line between young and playful, and adults/meaningful characters. Perfect Fit has two leads that are in their late 20s/early 30s in transition in life - and I have not related so hard to two people in a long time. Will and Josie fit in a way that was so delightful to witness - their history, their banter, their chemistry. I love a man who will fall first and stay down bad for his girl, AND who not only supports her but helps her support herself. Josie as a young, burnt-out CEO was so real and the way their story evolved together to also get her to be more balanced in her life choices was honest and true. I love these two so much!

I will say this, I was kind of excited to read this. I liked the premise and all but I was bored. I got to 46% and I was very bored.

I got an e-arc of this book on NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this book to bits and pieces. Clare Gilmore just keeps getting more and more incredible of a writer. The amount of chemistry, feelings, love, friendship. it's just SO incredibly delicious. Definitely one of my favorite books I've read in a while.

I loved Claire Gilmore's Perfect Fit. Josie's desperate need to be productive, her out of control overworking, her perfectionist qualities, and her consistent fear of failing in any aspect of her life was alarmingly relatable and probably will be relatable to a lot of millennial-age women. She is flawed and it is beautiful and heart-wrenching to see her growth in this book - to see her fall and lose grip on her dreams, struggle in the feeling of uncertainty, but start to realize what is truly important to her, and also to see that she doesn't have to struggle through the recovery alone. And Will is truly the perfect fit - the perfect partner. Will is the perfect book boyfriend - swoon-worthy, considerate and patient, good at communicating and reading into exactly what Josie needs at any moment. Sometimes the perfect couples are perfectly imperfect for each other. This book was so much fun to read - definitely recommend! Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the chance to read this novel.

I don’t even know where to begin. I love this book. I love it SO MUCH. I find the way the FMC deals with her anxiety fascinating. When life becomes too much, she has to create, to *do* something. (I’m the complete opposite - I retreat). She seems to have it all together and is just “go go go”. And then there’s Will. Oh, new book boyfriend Will. Will who loves every scattered, unsure piece of Josie. Sigh. He really is the best.