🪡I absolutely adored this book! I was hooked from the start and devoured it - going back and forth between the wonderful audiobook and reading the gorgeous physical book.

👗 I loved Josie as a protagonist. Her voice was clear and relatable - how much empathy she has for others, how much pressure she feels and puts on herself to constantly prove herself, how she puts her all into everything she does, and how she doesn’t allow herself to fall and be held and stand still. I loved watching her learn and grow and love; it all felt organic and beautiful.

🪡 I loooooved Will Grant, the man that he is. The way he was so patient and tender with Josie, the acts of service he constantly did for her (I can’t even begin!), and how he was there to catch her when she fell but also supported her standing on her own. I can’t, I loved it.

👗 I also adored the emphasis on female Freud ships throughout the book. Josie had such a good support system, and her friendship with Camila brought me to tears. It was such a highlight throughout the book, shining just as bright as the relationship between Josie and Will.

Overall, I loved this book, and I definitely recommend it! I’m also obsessed with the epilogue - particularly the last line. So good!

Thank you so much to st Martin’s press and NetGalley for the audiobook - I adored it! The narrator was so clear, added emotion, and was overall fantastic.

Unfortunately, I DNF'ed this audiobook at 36%. I've heard amazing things about Perfect Fit so it might have been the narration, but it just didn't hold my attention.. The FMC was not relatable and the narration was a bit overperformed. Maybe I'll end up going back to it someday, but for now I'm giving it two stars.

Josie has spent years building her fashion brand. When one of her biggest investors orders her to hire a consultant, she never expects it to be her ex-best friend’s brother, the boy with whom she shared a kiss with lasting repercussions.

While I have yet to read Clare Gilmore’s debut, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵, I was ecstatic when both the physical and audiobook versions of this one made their way to me. And it did not disappoint.

I am such a sucker for second chance and workplace romance, both of which Gilmore executes well. My interest was piqued when it came to their history, and I found myself fully invested in figuring out what exactly had gone so wrong that it impacted so many relationships. And yet, I was equally intrigued with the present day storyline and how Josie and Will are able to reconnect as they work to help her company. Of course, the witty banter woven in throughout was the cherry on top.

🎧 I went back and forth between the physical book and the audiobook. While both formats work well, Katharine Leonard’s narration really helped to bring the story to life for me.

Read if you like:
▪️second chance
▪️workplace romance
▪️forced proximity
▪️ex-best friend’s brother
▪️he falls first
▪️Texas setting

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copies.

** spoiler alert ** 5 Stars!!!!!!
I didn't know what to expect with this one but I was so so so happy and loved this book. The main character, Josie, showed so much growth from being a severe workaholic who defend her self-worth by her work productivity to being able to take a break from work and enjoy life (with will grant). Such a deep story, I loved the flashbacks to the past and the relationship between Will and Josie and how it had developed. A fantastic book about the realities women face in work, love and in friendships. Would strongly suggest you pick this book up and I don't think my words can do it justice. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ALC :)

👗Book Review👗
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Summary- Josephine Davis has spent her entire twenties building Revenant, a fashion brand headquartered in downtown Austin. When her biggest investor orders Josie to hire a consultant, the last person she expects to be working with is Will Grant – the twin brother of her ex best friend.

Sure, Will and Josie may have shared one mistake of a kiss during senior spring break nine years ago, but they’ve never been friends. She remembers him as moody; he always thought of her as shallow. Romance isn’t on the table for either of them until they blink, and realize there’s a reason they can’t stay away from each other.

But there’s Will’s sister to consider, whom Josie hasn’t spoken with since their falling out. Not to mention, Will and Josie live seventeen hundred miles apart. And it’s not like she has time for a boyfriend anyway when she’s an overworked CEO. As Josie’s burnout looms while she falls deeper and harder for Will, she contends with the fact that eventually, she’ll have to make a choice: stay alone to be productive, or slow down to be in love.
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Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts- thank you @netgalley and @stmartinsgriffin for the advanced audio copy. I liked this one but I didn’t love it, my main issue was a pretty unrelatable character. The author kept emphasizing how much of a girl boss self starter Josie was but her family was rich. They mentioned her family being loaded at least a dozen times. I liked the romance and connection in this story but I didn’t love how quick Josie was to give up her life style. Overall it was a good romance but not such a great message in my opinion, the narrators were fantastic though.

Note: I gave this book 5 stars on goodreads and will post it onto my blog in two Mondays!

I adored this sweet romantic book. It dives into the complexity of woman entrepreneurship. What I most appreciated was that the relationship develops in very positive ways and isn’t toxic.

I loved Clare’s first book and she just keeps getting no better. The relationships in this book are fantastic, both romantic and friendship. And Will is absolutely amazing. An incredible book boyfriend.

I thought this book was a delightful and fun romcom. I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with both and ARC and ALC. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romances. A beautiful story!

Super unrealistic because no man talks this way BUT that's not why you romance. I liked it and thought it was cute. I have a love/hate relationship when the author has an up-to-you ending. In this context it's fun but I also like closure.

Thank you @RBmedia and @NetGalley for the ARC. This book was such a cute read. I loved Will and Josie. This is a second chance romance. Will and Josie shared one kiss in high school and it was a disaster. The meet years later as two professionals thrown together to help Josie fashion business and are surprised that the sparks are still there. Fun for the banter and finding oneself after you thought you had all you wanted.

I love Gilmore’s writing. This is an adorable story. Sometimes you need a fun and lighthearted read and this one fits the bill perfectly. The characters were fun, and I loved the girl boss vibes. The two MCs were very relatable. This was a slightly second chance romance with feel good vibes. I can’t wait to read what Gilmore comes out with next.

I enjoyed how hard Josephine worked and learning the mechanics of her job and journey to success. The romance was sweet—Josephine and Will needed a second chance and they didn’t waste it. Narrator did a great job. Thank you to NetGalley for an advance audiobook

Rating: 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub Date: 10/29
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This book was really cute. I just felt like the entire story flowed so perfectly. There are a few different tropes that were used in this one - forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance romance. My absolute favorite thing about this story - no miscommunication and no random stupid breakup midway or towards the end. The characters were pretty straightforward, though maybe hesitant throughout the story and I loved it!
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The differences between Josie and Zoe were a bit petty if I do say so myself (on Zoe’s part for sure). I really wish that the discussion of what had happened happened a bit sooner in the story and there could have been an earlier resolution; possibly giving more character growth but this is me being a nit picker.
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I think that the pacing was great, I was intrigued right from the start and I really truly felt there was great character development with friendships, business and love. I do wish this would have been dual POV to get Will’s POV ( again, just me being nitpicky).
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I listened to this one via audiobook while reading my gifted ARC. Katharine Leonard was great. I felt like she made me Josie and I was living out this story. It was truly a great listen, I highly recommend it.
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Overall, this is a really great romance for all of my romance friends! Be sure to check it out! Huge thank you to Clare Gilmore, St. Martins Press and Recorded Books for the ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review!

First I need to say that the narration of this book was so great! As soon as I started this book, I was sucked in. It didn’t feel slow ever for me. I also really enjoyed no real third act break up. I do wish that the girls were able to meet up sooner than they did. Especially since they learned that Josie knows Zoe doesn’t have the same feelings as she did in high school. I feel like some of the drama that happened was unnecessary but at the same time I see the same drama in real life on the internet so I’m at a crossroads with that. Over all I really enjoyed this book. I feel like I’d give it a 4.5/5! I would def read this authors work again!

4.5⭐
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Tropes: friends to lovers, forced proximity, second chance-ish, slow burn, he falls first
Dual POV 1st person

It must be kismet when Will Grant accidentally crashes his bike into Josie Davis’ car. They were high school acquaintances, Josie was best friends with his twin sister, Zoe. But after a fallout with Zoe and being publicly canceled amongst her schoolmates in the last few months of her senior year, Josie hasn’t talked to either of them in 10 years. In that time, Josie has taken a small college hobby and turned it into a thriving small business and has been single for the past 4 years. Will, you find out, has moved to NYC and built a successful career as a business consultant. But their fateful “reunion” on the streets of Austin has brought them back into each other’s lives and discovering the feelings they have for each other is hard to deny.

THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD. It was such a satisfying read. I’ll be honest, part of it has to do with similarities I saw between myself/my spouse and the FMC/MMC. For example, we’re both sewists who had a sewing business. And my husband also snores like a freight train lol. It’s the little things.

But also it was just so well written. I love this author’s writing style, although I do wish it had been dual POV. You could really feel the chemistry between Will and Josie, and I don’t know, it was like I was experiencing what Josie was when she described everything that happened with Zoe, as well as her frustrations and insecurities with social media, trying to run a business and not lose herself in the process.

And that epilogue man. It was perfect but I hated it. And I loved it. But I hate it too. And I kinda love it 😤😩 Definitely definitely recommend this book!!!!!

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is a heartfelt exploration of second chances, personal growth, and the unexpected ways love can find its way back into a life dominated by ambition. Josephine Davis is a driven CEO fighting to keep her fashion brand, Revenant, thriving in a competitive world. When circumstances force her to work with Will Grant, the twin brother of her estranged best friend and a man tied to a moment of shared vulnerability nine years ago, tension simmers into a profoundly satisfying romance.
Josie and Will's dynamic is electric from the start, filled with sharp banter and reluctant chemistry that grows as they challenge each other's perceptions. What sets this romance apart is the way Gilmore masterfully balances the push-and-pull of their relationship with an exploration of Josie's struggles with burnout and her fears of vulnerability. The story is rich with emotional depth, tackling complex themes of forgiveness, identity, and the price of ambition, all while keeping the romance front and center.
Will's quiet steadiness complements Josie's fiery determination, and their slow realization that they're precisely what the other needs is beautifully paced. Including Josie's complicated history with Will's sister adds another layer of complexity, making the stakes feel accurate and high.
Katharine Leonard's narration enhances the experience, bringing warmth and nuance to Josie's sharp wit and Will's understated charm. Her delivery captures the heart of their journey, making the audiobook an incredibly engaging way to experience this story. Listeners will be captivated by the way Leonard brings the characters to life.
Perfect Fit is an ideal blend of romance and personal discovery, making it an unforgettable read for those who enjoy love stories that are as much about finding oneself as finding a partner. The balance between these two elements will keep readers intrigued and engaged throughout the story.

Perfect Fit is a feel-good read that hits all the right notes for a contemporary romance. The story follows Josie, a woman who’s trying to balance her career ambitions with her personal life, and Will, a man who challenges her idea of what "perfect" really means. If you love stories where opposites attract and characters are forced to grow together, you’ll likely enjoy this one.

The chemistry between the MCs is great. They have that classic “slow-burn” romance that makes you root for them every step of the way. Josie is a strong, independent character, and it’s refreshing to read about a heroine who’s not just defined by her relationship but has her own goals and ambitions. Will, on the other hand, has a bit of that swoon-worthy charm, but with enough flaws to make him relatable and not too perfect.

Overall, Perfect Fit is a solid and charming romance. It’s not going to blow your mind with any new twists, but it does exactly what it sets out to do: deliver a heartwarming love story that’s both entertaining and comforting!

This book is about our main character, Josie who owns a fashion brand which is successful and she is always worried that something wrong will happen because everything cant be this good all the time. She wants a certificate for her business and Will is going to help her in that. He is also twin brother of her high school best friend. And they have some sort of history.
We see them working together and him helping her in many ways. He is very respectful and stands up every time she comes in the room. He doesnt have that male ego where they have to have upper hand. I loved how he was ready to adjust with her insane schedules. They both actually had conversations through which they got to know each other and learnt what they were going through during their teen years.
She was burning herself out because she was in constant worry of something going wrong and proving herself as a young female CEO. I loved her and Camilla's bond as well as her and Zoe's equation and how they resolved it even after so many years. In all a well rounded, simple yet beautiful story.
Rating: 4.75

Great narration and excellent plot! I loved how Clare depicted the downsides of being a girl boss and the importance of prioritizing your mental health.

I thought this book was cute. I enjoyed the characters and their banter. I thought that the fact that they knew each other as kids, but grew up and met again was fun. I loved that she was a strong young business woman chasing her dreams - and that he only wanted her to continue to thrive. I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change. I liked all the side characters too. I found myself smiling and laughing many times. I found that the romance dragged on a little too long, that Josie was too indecisive about what she wanted through most of the book. But overall, a fun and enjoyable read.

Thank you Netgalley for my advanced reader copies.