Clare Gilmore did it again! Perfect Fit was such a fun read. It really is for the girl bosses out there. I did not know I needed a second chance romance with an overworked CEO where the love interest is her ex best friend’s TWIN brother but I did! The re-meet cute was so funny and unexpected! Josie was a joy to read and so relatable, despite being a CEO under 30, and that is a testament to Gilmore’s writing. Will is one hundred percent book boyfriend material and I will leave it at that because I do not have enough words without giving spoilers. The cover is lovey and Katharine Leonard’s narration really added to the reading experience. I highly recommend picking this one up!

This book was about corporate life, love, having it all and finding yourself with the one you love.

I really liked this audiobook. The narrators were awesome too!

Many thanks to Net Galley and RBMedia for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Clare Gilmore writes the most lovely stories! Josie is such a hardworking character who needs the gentle but firm reminder that her worth is not tied to her grind, and she deserves all the love and peace. Will is adorable, definitely making me swoon throughout the whole story. Will is able to love Josie in the most special way she needs, giving her space but being consistent in showing his intentions. I love the way these two have a second chance at meeting each other, at actually knowing the other despite years old misconceptions.
they truly are the perfect fit and I was touched at the beautiful, honest, gentle way they showed it throughout this whole story. thank you for the alc :)

i like to begin my reviews with general thoughts. however, in this case, i’ll start with characters because i liked them much more than story/plot:

josie i really liked the main character, Josie. i connected to her in so many different ways; mostly to her habits and the way she thinks. she can’t see anything expect her work and even though i found her annoying i couldn’t deny similar characteristics.

will again, he was doing some crazy annoying stuff as an adult but his love toward josie covers everything he did. he is the most patient person i’ve read about lately. he was there every time she needed him; he made her feels safe and helped her overcome workaholism and challenges on her way.
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they did wrong as teenagers, we won’t deny it. but zoe did wrong too. i really think is important to communicate! please!!! they just had to talk to figure everything out.
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why 3 stars? too many scenes i skipped. i believe the book could be shorted and it would be more investing that way. but still would recommend for fast readers!🤍

anyway, work trip scenes…🤭

Thank you NetGalley

Josephine has been focused on her business to the exclusion of most anything else in her world. It started out as hobby and with then social media took over and with the help of her best friend and an amazing investor she is living her dream. When her investor forces her to hire a consultant, she is reunited with an old friend/crush/brother of her former BFF. Now that Will is back into her life she is forced to deal with some emotions from the past and yet she is so clenched it takes her almost falling apart and losing it all to figure out what matters most and correct her trajectory. She is doing her best to keep it together and keep all the wheels on the bus, but social media giveth and can just as easily take away. It was an interesting listen to Josephine finally letting go a bit and finding her center with Will, the consultant, her former BFF and most importantly, finding her own center. The narration added to the listening experience.

I consumed this book whole. I had a few days off from work and I listened to this one while doing laundry and cleaning the house. It was sweet and a little bit sultry but also wholesome and complete. Josie and Will are both established adults with established lives and when they literally collide sparks fly and the past comes back to low key haunt them.

Will and Josie’s work relationships quickly evolves into so much more and in the process they are forced to deal with the pieces and people they left unfinished seemingly a lifetime ago.

This one is such a wholesome and fun read. I loved it. You will too. Swear it.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is a contemporary romance exploring themes of ambition, healing, and love. Josie Davis, a driven CEO, partners with Will Grant, her estranged friend's twin, sparking a slow-burn romance. Their story blends workplace dynamics with personal growth, tackling past traumas and rebuilding relationships. Overall, it’s an emotional, witty, and satisfying read, perfect for fans of modern romance novel

The Girl Boss romance.

<b<For the triers, for the tired ones,
and for anyone who ever thought:
If I don't have the right outfit I'm not going.</b>

Josie is a young CEO trying to juggle her clothing company, her best friend's bachelorette, and her business’s future. When she goes looking for a consultant, she is hesitant to find it is Will Grant – the twin and reason she ruined her friendship with her ex best friend.

Obviously, the more Josie and Will hang out, the more they are attracted to each other. But Josie is too busy with managing her company and Josie’s not convinced she has time for a relationship.

The friendships in the book was sooo good! The support and encouragement and network Josie has is heartwarming. The shenanigans and enforced fun and relaxation shows that working for your career must be balanced with sociality and downtime.
Josie managing burnout and fallout was a key theme.

Will is also very patient and knows that Josie needs to make her own decisions and gives her the space to do so, whilst reminding her work shouldn’t be your whole life.
The communication and understanding was *chef’s kiss*.

The first 65% was definitely the strongest - more focused on girl bossing and managing your life, friendships, aspirations, and expectations. After that, there is just a lot of spicy scenes and yearning.

The second chance romance plot line felt weak to me - the misunderstanding felt stupid and small and I couldn’t understand why such a big deal was made of it.

There is also a lot of pop culture references, so if that annoys you be forewarned! I personally enjoyed it!

Thank you to RBmedia for sending me the audiobook arc in exchange for a review!

Josie is a overworked CEO at a fashion company and Will is a consultant hired to help. But he is also her ex best friend’s brother that she kissed 9 years ago.

They need to travel a lot together and the proximity make them realize that they have feelings for each other. But Josie is not convinced that she has time for a relationship.

I liked Will very much. He wanted to help Josie and made her realize that there is more than work. The relationship developed slowly and their banter and overall interaction between then was very cute.

I listened to the audiobook narated by Katharine Leonard and she did a good job getting me involved in the story.

This is my first book by Claire Gilmore and it convinced me to read more.

I received an advanced audio copy of the book from Netgalley and RBmedia. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What an absolutely stunning love story between Will and Josephine that I could not get enough of!! I smiled the entire time I was listening and was enamored by the narration.

Thank you NetGalley and the author for this eARC!

I loved this book, it was just what I needed to read. I enjoyed how Josie’s & Will’s story developed. Josie created a start up clothing business & is a workaholic. Will is her ex best friend’s twin brother. It all starts with a bicycle accident to bring back a night from nine years ago.

Will is the perfect guy! Loyal, secure, smart, and totally supportive of Josie. They are both big on communication & it was entertaining to see them work through the last 9 years that they missed in each other’s lives.

The audio narrator was perfect for this book!

Overall would recommend this cute romance book!

Thank you, NetGalley, for a copy of Perfect Fit in exchange for my honest opinion.

I simply loved this book! We have complex and tridimensional characters all around with their own struggles, shortcomings, and motivations that make this story relatable!

Josie and Will get reacquainted, and they work together to help her start-up business. They have some history, but they will try to put it aside to have a work relationship, so her company gets the assistance it needs to get a sustainable certification Josie is duty-bound to have.
I particularly loved Josie's character. She is a full adult who makes rational choices and is not stubborn for the sake of plot beats. All her actions make sense with her story and character, and I will say that was refreshing to read.
Same for Will!! He is the sweetest!!! It's so good to read about a man who respects boundaries but still shows clear interest in the FMC and WANTS to clearly communicate with her. My heart!!

I listened to the audiobook and I will say the voice narrators did a fantastical job! The interpretation (and even tone of voice) was perfect for the characters and I felt fully immersed in the story that ended up finishing in one day!!

This sounds like a great book. I will say that the narrator did a great job with girls voices. But when it came to guy voices...it sounded like a softer girls voice....so that made the love scenes kind of awkward to listen to.

As for the book, I have mixed feelings. There are things I enjoyed but lots I did not. There is quite a bit of swearing and an open door love scene. I am tired of kissed bruised or swollen lips. I get the social meeting anxiety; I wouldn't want to be a kid in this day and age. Is there really a guy that only wants to cater to a women with no grumbles?? If he was real, I wish there were more of them.

I was hesitant going into this one because I couldn't get into a Love Intrests, but I actually really enjoyed Perfect Fit. Josie is such a realistic character to connect to. She's quirky, but so driven at what she does. I loved how they wound up back in each other's lives. My only complaint is maybe it was a little long.

Okay, I think I’m in love with Josie and Will. They are so sweet together and Will shows up for Josie in every way she needs. I also love Josie’s friendships especially her friendship with Camila. They’re the definition of perfect adult friends. Understanding and compassionate at every turn with each other.

But that epilogue, ah! I just need any answer, but I have my own guess.

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for the ALC!

Charming contemporary romance 💕 There's so much fun here - both Josie and Will are delightful - Josie is girly and insecure and driven. As CEO of her clothing label she's very ambitious, and a bit overwhelmed. Will is a consultant she hires to help with B Corp certification. Calm and steady, he's a caregiver and falls quickly for Josie. They shared a kiss in high school at a time when both their lives were a mess and they've carried the impact of that into their twenties - Josie more than Will as she was also connected to his sister Zoe.

All that aside, this is a light hearted, easy going aspirational romance. Everyone is lovely, the work challenges are so unrealistic and Josie is so needy it's hard to believe she'd be the CEO of anything. It's long and circular, so a slow burn and luckily for us, Will and Josie have lots of chemistry. I loved their banter, the Austin setting, food trucks, the interns, their travel adventures, and the fairy tale of it all.

Loved the audio by Katherine Leonard. She does a fabulous job with both Will and Josie and all the side characters. She has a great squeal and captures the Elle Woods vibe for Josie. An easy listen!

Thank you Clare Gilmore, RB Media and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

Thanks to Recorded Books for the gifted copy!

About the book: Josephine Davis spent all of her twenties working her butt off to build Revenant, a fashion brand in Austin. Her biggest investor orders her to hire a consultant, who just so happens to be her ex best friend's twin brother Will, who she kissed ONE time on spring break nine years ago.

My review: The conversation surrounding burnout and slowing down is so, so needed, and something that's not really covered in the romance genre. I loved that this was a big focus here, especially as our FMC is such a go-getter perfectionist -- it's just so relevant to all of us firstborn women. Her dynamic with Will was great, and I loved that he was also her ex best friend's twin brother. I love that it was an unexpected romance for them that blossoms as Josie learns to reorder her priorities. It was really well done!

I listened to this on audio and really enjoyed the narration from Katharine Leonard.

PERFECT FIT
by Clare Gilmore
Narrated by Katharine Leonard
If you're looking for a nice and happy, but still book with depth in it, this is book for you. Fashion world is not familiar for me so it was nice bonus too.

I couldn't stop listening this one. The chemistry between main characters were so good. From the long time I haven't read so mature characters in romance book, loved that!

Thank you @netgalley for this advanced copy of the book.

4⭐, 2🌶️

This was a really cute second chance-ish best friends brother romance. I loved how much this book really was heartfelt between Josephine and Will addressing heir past but more about her growth and strength while dealing with managing her own clothing company. Both characters were loveable but WHAT THE HECK was that "cliffhanger: of an epilogue - not a cliffhanger but still what happened with the company?! Where's my wrapped up with a ribbon ending?! Then the unnecessary drama of Will's sister effecting their current day relationship was frustrating (but maybe thats my own bitterness over a childhood friendship ending showing up 😅)

Overall a sweet and cute romance that I definitely recommend for any contemporary romance lovers!

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

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idk if I was expecting something more or something just better based on the book’s write up.

this book is a quick read but it also just felt like nothing important really happened plot wise. this book felt like the author really wanted to write a romance book but wasn’t sure how to go about it plot wise because the characters and everything had things about them that felt more real but the situations and plot points just seem like such a weird choice. i mean some of the conflict is over a situation (miscommunication) that happened in HIGH SCHOOL and yet it’s somehow not water under the bridge until the characters are almost in their 30’s? weird choice. the idea of the magazine slamming her and all that was also really unnecessary in my opinion i feel like the fmc didn’t need that as a sign to make changes in her life but i digress.

i also usually like books that are a bit more slice of life feeling but this book was just a bit boring outside of what the author has as the main plot which was the romance, and even that wasn’t very interesting. the book just felt really outdated, like something you’d pick up in a bookstore in the 2000’s or 2010’s.