I love, love, LOVED the main character, Cindy! The author did such a wonderful job making her multi-dimensional and INTERESTING. It's sad how rare that it, especially for a romance featuring a plus-size character. I also love that her size wasn't the central theme. So sweet, fun, I loved it!

Julie Murphy always knows how to write good and relatable characters and this is the same with this cute and romantic novel. Murphy has had such good books and this is another hit with romance and such a good connection between characters.

I'm a huge fan of retellings and this is definitely a Cinderella retelling.

Joining her step mothers reality show, Cindy gets a chance to win $100,000 and get her name out in the fashion industry.

Julie Murphy has done it again. This book was really fun to read. Following Cindy's story was easy and I was rooting for her throughout the whole story. I don't watch the Bachler but I'm guessing this contest is similar.

I am a sucker for reality TV. All of it, the makeover shows, the dating shows, contestant based shows, the ones where everyone is crammed into one house and has to navigate living together. I love it all. So I was so excited to grab this, especially after enjoying but not loving One to Watch, and this was definitely a good read.,

This was a sweet book with very little steam and it was the perfect book for a quick weekend read. Even if you aren't a fan of shows like The Bachelor, I think Murphy will surprise you with this retelling. Her descriptions of fashion were vivid and really added an extra layer to Cindy. She is fresh out of school and straight onto the show Before Midnight. All of the little nods to Cinderella were cute and fun to pick up on, but I never felt like it detracted from the different story Murphy was telling, it was flair.

This would be a good bet to give teens looking to dip into the adult romance market but aren't looking for explicit romance.

I am a big Julie Murphy fan. I have read almost all of her young adult books, so I was very excited to hear that she was coming out with her debut adult novel. I am also a fan of the Bachelor franchise, so this book was right up my alley. This book is about Cindy, a recent grad with a degree in shoe design who ends up on the popular Bachelor-esque dating show Before Midnight, which is produced by her stepmother. Being the show's first plus-size contestant isn't easy, and Cindy goes through many difficult times in her quest to finding love.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the dating show aspect of it and liked seeing the similarities to popular dating shows I currently watch. I thought Cindy was a really interesting character and I liked seeing her go from only doing the show to help her stepmother to actually making friends and building a relationship with the lead. This book is also based on Cinderella, and I thought it was a unique take on the fairy tale. The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall I really enjoyed this book and I hope Julie Murphy continues to write adult romance.

I never expected to love this book as much as I did, but it was truly magical! Everything—from Cindy’s confidence, to her relationship with her family, to her Prince Charming— is a true delight. This book would be great for anyone, but especially meaningful for the bigger readers who need a reminder that your size doesn’t define you.

If The Shoe Fits was the perfect bingeable read to curl up with on a Sunday! I was a bit surprised by how much I loved it, though I don’t know why l.

I thought Cindy was such a fantastic MC, if a tad immature near the end. The plus-size representation was so on point, with so many instances showing how Cindy had to make room for herself when no one else would. I also really appreciated the underlying theme of grief and how we deal with it and how we (try to) move on.

I was a tad hesitant because I don’t typically love an instant love trope, but this is less instant love and more “soulmate/fate” which surprisingly works for me on a lot of levels. Henry was a fantastic love interest (if a bit bland?) and I really bought into their relationship - it felt real. Meant to be, even. 😏

Dual POV would have taken this book over the top, but the short length (less than 300 pages!) and likeable MC made this a quintessential four star romance, and one I definitely recommend!

Precious and adorable - I’m always a sucker for a plus sized leading lady. Cindy is relatable and nuanced although the fact that she’s only 22 seems a bit off given the way she carries herself. Toss in all the snarky fashion comments and this one was a winner for me.

Julie Murphy does it again! I absolutely loved this story. The character development and growth was clear and the way they all rooted for each other was so sweet. Highly recommend!

this book was fun to read if you like reality tv shows kind of books. wasn't my favorite tho read but overall i liked the characters, the plot and romance were good.

This book was a cute and fun reference to Cinderella. The Bachelor style premise was also a fun addition because that show is my guilty pleasure. I absolutely loved how our main character is not your typical tall skinny woman "bachelorette" but instead, plus size and proud. This was a beautiful addition to the story. I feel like this plot has been overdone lately, but this was still a fun little ride. I loved the characters but didn't completely vibe with the romance. Still a fun read.

4 stars. A great story with a tribute to Cinderella and really brings in the stressors of everyday life for someone who isn't considered "normal" body weight. It's very "bachelorette-esque" It was a good read.

I absolutely loved this book. It was so fun and entertaining, and also discussed topics that need to be brought up more in romance! I thought both the main characters were likable, and I was curious to learn more about them throughout the book. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

The Bachelor meets Cinderella in this body-positive retelling. The heroine, Cindy is honest, confident, and resilient as she fights to belong in the world of fashion and reality tv, finding love and acceptance along the way. Overall this is a funny and uplifting take on Cinderella, with a few twists to the classic tale, my favorite being no evil step-sisters and a mostly supportive step-mom. My only issue with Meant to Be was the lack of romance between Cindy and Henry. I enjoyed their initial meet cute, but didn't always feel the spark later on. However, Meant to Be tells a powerful story of loving yourself, which is more important than a fairytale romance.

Loved the plus size rep in this book - we need more of these stories! I found it a bit cheesy but overall it was fun and snappy.

It was a cute and sweet story and a nice take on a Cinderella retelling. Lighthearted and fun with body positivity, it was very enjoyable.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It felt very hallmark style sweet, if you're looking for body positive gentle romance, would recommend.

While the egalley of this book had many errors (grammatical, spelling, and formatting) I also received a print ARC and it did not have the same problems.
Julie Murphy's newest romance definitely stands true to her reputation for great romances. In IF THE SHOE FITS Cindy is a recent fashion grad with a love for shoes. (Ahem if yall don't know this, I'm OBSESSED with shoes, so I automatically LOVED Cindy) and wants to design them. After college graduation, she returns home to live with her stepmother and half-siblings. I loved that this Cinderella retelling didn't make the stepmom out to be a witch and the stepsisters were lovely as well. As a stepmother myself, I always take offense when stepmothers are made out to be mean and wicked. Anyway, Cindy returns home and is entered into a reality show similar to The Bachelor where she has to fight for true love. SUCH a good romance while also being a great display of a woman who wants to be happy and find her place in the world. 5 stars!

This was cute! I'm not huge on Disney retellings, but this was sweet and I always enjoy Julie Murphy's writing.

I don't know how to put into words how much I loved this book. It was my first Julie Murphy read and I'm so excited to see what she writes next for adults. The characters were perfect and I loved how juicy this book felt. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it!