Well that was adorable. This was the first book I’ve read by this author but I already grabbed another. I loved the growth of the characters as they discovered themselves and each other. My only qualm is the ending, but I understand why it was left ambiguous.

I loved every character from page 1. This was funny, and introspective and I wanted Josie and Will to get married ASAP. Clare is becoming my new go-to for workplace romances

This book was a little harder for me to get into and I had A little bit of a hard time finishing it. I almost dnf because the pace just felt off. I completely forgot about it and then it released and I got The audio and that was done so well that it made it easier to finish and I ended Up liking the book. I dont Know if I would Classify it more of a romance or more of a women’s lit because it had so much character development for the fmc. Either way it ended up being such a good read, I laughed I cried I felt Seen as a women just trying to figure it out!

Clare Gilmore has become a must read author with another fun novel. Josie was so relatable and you cannot help but root for her. Will was such a breath of fresh air - I always love finding a compassionate MMC. The side characters were strong (a must for a good rom com) and I could see Gilmore expanding this universe if she wanted to. And if you haven’t read Love Interest, her debut, I highly recommend it!

This book is one of my most favorite romances that I have read over the past few months. It was SO DANG good and I have recommended it to quite a few friends. It truly is hard to impress me these days with a romance, but the banter was pure perfection. I wanted to be on a double date with these two main characters by the end because they are so much fun together and I am glad they finally realized it! Also, a billion thumbs up for writing adults who actually act like adults and solve their day to day problems. All the stars! Thank you so much for the advanced copy.

📣 a second chance-ish contemporary featuring a stressed out, pushing herself to the max CEO heroine

Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

📖 if your day was a color, what color would it be? I’d say mine is a subtle blue or green—I’m slowly waking up this morning & my body is feeling better but still recuperating from whatever virus my kids have had 🤣.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore has been in my NG queue for ages, & for no discernible reason other than mood. But I kinda blazed through this one once I got started, discovering a story with two nice hotties who are just trying to figure it out & be their best, happiest selves.

Josephine & Will were once in each other’s orbit thanks to Will’s twin, Zoe, who was Josephine’s best friend. But after Josephine & Zoe’s best friendship imploded, Josephine & Will don’t see each other again for 9 years.

When they are reunited, it’s through a literal crash that turns into Will being Josephine’s business consultant.

Will is a recovering finance bro-ish (he was never a total jerk!), who wants to make up to Josephine. He respects her boundaries while also being as devastatingly attractive as possible. Josephine is a business & creative force who’s overworked & overwhelmed & has to figure out more of those boundaries for herself.

With so much sweetness & respect, Perfect Fit shows how lovers can be there for each other, through physical & emotional distress. Will is a patient mountain & Josephine is killing at life, & when they come together it’s a mutual appreciation-fest of the emotional & physical variety.

4.5 ⭐️, out now.

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This is my second Care Gilmore novel and I loved it just as much as the first one. Rom-coms are sacred because they remind you of the love that we deserve and of the love that should exist in this world. It is an amazing genre that is usually looked down on but what a lot of people overlook is the lessons we can learn from them. Josie and Will together learn they are meant to be but separately they learn of their worth.

One thing that will stick with me for a long time will be how much of my worth should never be tied down to our accomplishments. Just like in Love Interest, the main characters teach us the joy of doing things for ourselves. The joy of loving the simplicity of life like "soft life aesthetics." Nonetheless, we should always aim to be a good and ethical person.

Another thing that will stick with me is how much we need to forgive ourselves for our past mistakes. We are simply just humans and we go through phases of our lives that can make or break us. Hence, learn to laugh it off and rekindle friendships but most importantly, learn from the past mistakes and do better.

Like I said, rom coms can teach us more than we think. I love Gilmore's writing and I know she's going to continue getting better.

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. I had read Gilmore's first novel but did not recall until after I had finished this one. This was well written and good for me as a book to read on a longer plane ride. I enjoyed the evolution of the relationship as well as the fact that they did not break up and have the big moment. To be honest, they still HAVE a big moment but it only required time and patience and understanding to get through the bad stuff rather than a huge fight. The characters acted like adults which is really all I could ask for. 3.75 stars.

I really enjoyed this delightful romcom set in Austin especially as it hit on its current popularity in the food and music scene.

Josie started a clothing line in college and has made it extremely successful to the point a possible investor asks her to bring in a consultant to take advantage of its positive momentum.

Welcome Will Grant - the consultant. And the reason Josie fell out with her high school best friend nine years earlier. In a time of sorrow, Josie kissed Will - the twin of her high school best friend.

Working in close proximity again, Josie is surprised when she finds herself having feelings toward Will she hasn’t felt toward any man in over four years. But Josie is a stressed out workaholic who is not only the head of a successful business but is also planning her best friend’s bachelorette party and juggling her maid of honor duties.

Feeling overwhelmed, Josie realizes something has to give. Perhaps Will might be the perfect remedy for that. Or perhaps his presence will add even more stress since he’s her business consultant.

Again, I really enjoyed this and gave this four stars. The book has already released meaning it’s available now!

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for the ARC in return for an honest review!

"Perfect Fit" by Clare Gilmore was such a refreshing romantic read for me! The character's careers were different and fun and I enjoyed their personalities. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing a review copy of this title.

I fell in love with this novel roughly five pages in! I don't normally gravitate towards romance books but the writing made me laugh out loud and the protagonist's thought process resounded with me right from the get go. One thing I might note, the colloquial language Gilmore uses is very 2025 and may not translate past its current pop culture moment, however for readers today, the conversations between characters are on point.

I will absolutely be looking up Clare Gilmore's previous novels immediately. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the opportunity to review this novel.

This book was very very cute! I loved the overall premise of this book, it felt very unique and fresh. Josie and Will's characters were extremely fleshed out and I enjoyed how mature they were as characters. They were able to communication clearly with each other which I really appreciated, it felt very mature. As someone who doesn't follow fashion that much, it was really interesting to learn the inner workings of the industry, especially in the role of a CEO!

A fantastic and heartfelt second chance romance with a healthy dose of humor for good measure. I thoroughly enjoyed this rom com by Clare Gilmore and am excited to read more of her catalog. I particularly loved the pacing and burn build up of the romance. She also excels at bringing the comedic foibles to life, without being too over the top.

Great for fans of Emily Henry and Sophie Sullivan.
4 🌟

4.5/5

I’m just gonna say it. Will and Josie are the couple that stays together when the book is over. Full stop.

These characters have clear chemistry that jumps off the page, but they also respect each other, and encourage each other to grow and be their best self, and have adult conversations, and show up for each other, and are honest, and give each other space to be individuals. We need more love stories like Will and Josie’s.

Perfect Fit is a second chance, workplace romance with strong female friendships and no third act breakup. What more could you possibly ask for?

I took off half a star because a few parts of her past felt unrealistic at times, but if you suspend reality for a second and it’s an excellent read.

This story shows you that sometimes it’s okay when you can’t have it all. Sometimes in losing the things you think you want, you find yourself.

Out now. Go read it. 💕

Perfect Fit is one of my favorite contemporary romances recently! I loved Clare Gilmore's debut novel last year so I am not surprised this is another favorite. I loved the workplace dynamic between Josie and Will. The best part about this story was the communication. It is so refreshing to read after tons of other miscommunication stories. The romance was so beautiful and I can see myself rereading this in the future!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a review!

Perfect Fit was a stellar follow-up to Love Interest… I dare say I enjoyed this one much more! Josie is the burnt out head of a fashion brand and Will is the consultant her biggest investor hired. He also happens to be her ex-bestie’s brother, with whom she has some history and unfinished business. She is also reluctant to let him into her inner circle but learns to lean into his support when he continues to show up for her time and time again. Besides being a sweet and engaging rom-com, it is also a great example of a main character struggling with their mental health and working to successfully manage it rather than looking for a new love or relationship to solve it for them.

4.5 stars
It’s a very cute story of reconnected lovers, friendship, and personal growth. I thought the banter between characters was funny. The focus on mental health and burnout I felt really made the story relatable and real. Will’s willingness to accommodate and show up for Josie in more ways than one warmed my heart. I love that there wasn’t a third act breakup and the ending flowed in a way that made sense. Truly an enjoyable story.

This was my first book by Clare Gilmore and it was an enjoyable read. It didn't wow me, but I liked reading about Josie's hustle and drive and Will was a great MMC.

Such a fun romance about two opposite characters who are drawn to each other. With witty banter and heartfelt moments, it’s a charming read that captures the ups and downs of finding love!

I really enjoyed Perfect Fit! Josie and Will’s dynamic was so fun to watch unfold, and their chemistry felt so natural. The mix of workplace tension, unresolved past drama, and the slow realization of their feelings kept me hooked.

It’s heartfelt, witty, and full of emotional depth, with just the right balance of humor and romance. A great read for anyone who loves second-chance stories and strong, career-driven leads!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this one.