Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is a refreshing rom-com that tackles the complexities of work, relationships, and personal growth with humor and heart. The story follows Josephine "Josie" Davis, a driven CEO of a growing fashion brand, whose professional world is thrown into turmoil when she’s forced to work with Will Grant, the twin brother of her estranged ex-best friend. A past mistake, a shared kiss, and a strained history set the stage for some awkward and hilarious moments between the two.

Gilmore’s writing effortlessly balances witty banter with deeper, more poignant reflections on what it means to be truly fulfilled. Josie’s journey through burnout and her blossoming attraction to Will make for a compelling read, especially as she grapples with the tough decision of prioritizing love over work. The chemistry between Josie and Will is palpable, with both characters evolving throughout the story, making it more than just a typical romance.

With its engaging mix of humor, romance, and self-discovery, Perfect Fit is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, slowing down and opening up to unexpected connections is the key to finding happiness. It's a delightful read for anyone who’s ever had to choose between chasing dreams and letting love in.

Love, love, love Clare Gilmore!! This is the second book I’ve read from her, and I liked it even more than her first! Josephine’s development was sweet and believable, and I think I love Williams Grant. With this book, Clare Gilmore has become an auto-read author!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC!

I adored this book!!

The writing, the witty dialogue, the perfect love story - it was all truly a perfect fit.

Will and Josephine were such well-crafted main characters that were supported so beautifully with the secondary characters to create such a well-rounded contemporary romance.

This was my first book by the author and I absolutely loved it. It took a little bit to get going, but once it did I thought this was a very well done romance, that also made sure to center the story on the FMC and how she needed to work on herself before she was able to be happy in a relationship. Highly recommend as a healthy portrayal of a modern relationship where the FMC is strong, confident, but has vulnerabilities that we can all relate to.

Cannot wait for the next book by this author.

4.75

This was my first book by this author and I absolutely loved it.. it was hard for me to put down. I loved the dynamic between Josie and Will. I can’t wait to explore more books by Clare Gilmore!

Clare Gilmore did it again in this absolutely adorable heartfelt book about burnout and knowing your limits; learning who you are when everything falls away, and being ok with it. I could not recommend it more!

This was so good! Second chance, workplace romance, ex best friend brother and the best cinnamon roll MMC. I loved Love Interest so I was looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint.

Perfect Fit features relatable characters, particularly Josephine, a millennial balancing work and life. The chemistry between the couple is swoon-worthy, and I found myself rooting for them the whole time. It’s a light, easy read that kept me entertained from start to finish. Perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good romance.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance copy.

I loved this book so much. Something about the way Clare Gilmore writes is gonna do it for me every time. It was so fun, so cute, and so sweet. I really related to Josie and had such a great time reading her and Will’s story!

3.5 stars

Very lighthearted and fun with 0.5/5 spice level. This would be a PERFECT summer read while at the beach or at the lake. A small part of slow living

I really enjoyed the story of second chance lovers rekindling and falling in love. A big miss for me was the amount of pop culture references that I think will feel dated in a few years. Also, I feel that when they got together on her birthday in Barcelona, you blinked and they were kissing and then the rest of the story they were in love. I wish there was a bit more of a lead up of small moments, but that is definitely reader preference. My favorite part of the book was Will and how he cared so so much for Josie. He loved her out loud and he was well written. I’m going to miss these characters.

I’m catching up on NetGalley reads, so thanks to whoever for providing this book through NG in exchange for an honest review.

This was honestly, terrible. It’s an ARC. I can only hope the final product is better, but I doubt it.

Josie (Josephine, Jo, JoJo, J) was so annoying. I hated her from the first page. We’re told she’s so strong and smart and girlbossy and she’s absolutely none of those things. She cries more than anything in the entire book.

Will. The love interest was boring. And confusing. He says he’s a fixer but then is upset that he keeps ruining everything.

There are going to be unmarked spoilers from this point on so read at your own risk.

It took forever for me to get through this book. Days worth of reading because I just didn’t care. We know from pretty much page one that Josie thinks Will is hot. We know from somewhere within the first few chapters that Will thinks Josie is hot. But Josie tells us over and over again that they just can’t be together. The flimsy excuse is he’s been hired as a consultant for her company. The real excuse is so the author could pad out this book. There is ZERO reason these two can’t be together.

And the author makes you wait and wait and wait and then the first kiss is confusing at best. The actions around the first kiss were weird. They’re standing there and then they’re just kissing. For no reason. There’s no build up. There’s no tension. They’re just standing in a doorway and then he says her name or something (I really don’t remember) and then they’re kissing.

My husband and I had a conversation about this book. He was playing some computer game and I would dramatically read lines to him. And he summed up the problem with the book better than I could. There is no tension in this book. There’s no push and pull between the characters. There’s no longing. There’s nothing that makes me want them to be together. They’re letting petty miscommunication and nonsense get in the way of real conversation. And then they’re just together and all that stuff keeping them from being together is still there but they don’t care. So why should I?

I really don’t want to spend much more time on this stupid book.

A fun drinking game is to take a shot every time Josie mentions the color of Will’s eyes. I hope you have good insurance. I’m pretty sure his eye color is mentioned at least once in every chapter. And it’s not just blue. It’s ocean blue. And Blue Ridge Mountains blue. And Sapphire blue. And blue with silver flakes. And on and on. I’m not sure he ever just had boring blue eyes.

I just asked my husband if I can say this is a NG book from last year that I forgot to read and should have kept that way. He hesitated and then laughed. So I’m taking that as permission.

Cute, light-hearted read.

The Perfect Fit is a witty and heartwarming rom-com that perfectly balances ambition, romance, and self-discovery.

Josie and Will’s fiery, unexpected chemistry add to the fun as they navigate old grudges, undeniable attraction, and the chaos of career and love. With sharp banter, emotional depth, and a swoony slow-burn romance, this story explores what it truly means to "have it all."

Perfect for reader who love enemies-to-lovers, second chances, and love that finds you when you least expect it.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

A Second chance rom com that I didn’t really love. But if you like the genre I think your will like it.

This story of love and burnout hit close to home. Having a partner who supports you through burnout is so important, and I loved how Josephine and Will's relationship grew and strengthened during this tumultuous time in her life. I found this book very real and very relatable (shoutout to my own love-of-my-life-named-Will for helping me through my burnout!)

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

"And if you fall apart again, you'll put yourself back together again. Because you're strong. The only difference is from now on, I'll be there, if you want me to, to hold your broken pieces." ❤❤❤❤
Perfect Fit truly lives up to it's title. I absolutely love Gilmore's writing since discovering her debut novel, Love Interest, and her newest one takes the cake!
I loved Josie's character and how much I saw myself in her. The pride she takes in her job, yet the guilt that she's not enough and her sense of worth that tied to her work. Ugh, I relate sister!
Also WILL GRANT!?! NO WORDS!


Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

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!