This book made me want to read anything and everything this author writes. It was so heartwarming and just perfection. These characters got the hea they deserved and i loved every second of it

Witty, fresh, and FUN! The chemistry is off the charts with this one. I loved how relatable the characters were and how they owned their past mistakes. I also love a strong female lead and Josie was fantastic.

Clare Gilmore's second novel did not disappoint! She is quickly becoming an auto-buy author for me as I also loved her debut. I think one of the things she does really, really well is write with an authentic voice for her characters' ages (late 20s). I also loved this story because it almost is more of a "coming of age" (even though the main character is in her 20s) and the romance is almost more of a subplot. I mean this is in the best way possible. Josie is the CEO of her own company and she is wildly successful, particularly for a female her age. However, she is also a people-pleasing perfectionist who fights daily with imposter syndrome and impending burnout. I am ten years older than Josie and definitely not a CEO but I am also juggling many balls in my daily life. Gilmore describes how many working women feel even though we may be older than Josie. We cannot have it all in the sense that we can do everything with 100% of ourselves. Balance is key. So, while Josie's romance with Will is a key plot point (and also a really sweet romance), her struggling to balance her career, friendships, family, and her love life is honestly the star of the book.

Also, Will is perfect. Almost too perfect but I would love it if every man in his twenties read this book and realized that THIS is what women are looking for: support and encouragement and respect.

To sum it up, I really loved this book.

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 Josie’s ex best friend. It's not like Josie ever liked him or anything and never mind the fact they shared a kiss some 9 years ago on spring break. he's moody and she's shallow...at least that's how they see each other.
I really enjoyed this storyline and the setting of the book. It was such a cutesy romance read in regards to emotional depth you feel in the characters as the story progresses. Both of the main characters, Will and Josie, are incredibly flawed people, but they come together and make each other better just for being part of each others' lives as well as making themselves better too. They are quite communicative and honest with one another, which is also real.
Will has a great sense of humor and his professionalism is unmatched. Josie even remarks that his professionalism is a turn on, and yes mam... I COULDN'T AGREE MORE!
The chemistry and banter is alllll there and I truly ate it up.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review!

3.5 stars rounded up. This book started out really strong for me, but my interest/attachment to the story faded a bit in the middle. It did pick up again at the end, mainly because the sudden burst of plot made me wonder where the story was going. I liked the characters and thought the main relationship was cute. It's a decent, easy to read rom-com if you're in the mood for that.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

As a girl who sews, and is a part of a generation very aware of mental health issues and burnout, as soon as I heard the premise of Perfect Fit, I knew I would enjoy this book. What I didn't anticipate though, was how much I would fall in love with this author's writing. From page one, I started falling in love with these characters, as I found them to be written with such sincerity. And while I really enjoyed the romantic plot line and the all the yearning, I also loved Josie's individual arc regarding mental health. I found that Clare Gilmore perfectly balanced the tone of this book, including both heartwarming, and realistically sad moments. In that sense, this story reminded me of Emily Henry's writing. I definitely recommend picking this one up if you haven't already!

Perfect Fit, a delightful rom-com, follows Josie, a CEO of a fashion brand, who is compelled by her investors to hire a consultant for her company. Her partner turns out to be Will Grant, her ex-best friend’s brother. As they collaborate, they gradually discover their shared passions and develop feelings for each other.

Will is an absolute gem! I can’t get enough of him. He’s not only a talented cook but also a gentle and thoughtful soul. There were countless moments when I found myself swooning over his charm. His genuine care for Josie is evident in his actions and words, making him a truly endearing character.

Josie, on the other hand, is a well-rounded and relatable individual. She pours her heart and soul into her work, demonstrating her dedication and thoughtfulness. Their personalities complement each other perfectly, creating a dynamic that feels both authentic and effortless. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and they exude a comfortable level of ease in each other’s presence. I loved this book so much!

I thought that this book was a typical second chance romance. It was ok. I just found the narrator/main character to be annoying and I really struggled reading it. I think that it was an ok book, but I just wasn’t the prime audience.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from the publisher and author through NetGalley. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

Josie is on her way to her office to do a presentation to a consulting company. She is the CEO of a clothing company, Revenant. On the way, a bicyclist hits her car scaring her. She pulls over to help the man only to discover that he is Will Grant, a man she knew in High School and twin brother to her best friend, Zoe back then. She helps him get to where he going as he tells her he works for a consulting company.

Arriving at work, Josie is ready to give a talk to a consulting company which her major investor has insisted she do. When the men are seated, Will comes to the door and tells her that he and his company can do a better job for her so she agrees.

The story goes back and forth to when Josie and Will knew one another in high school. For some reason, Josie and Zoe had a falling out and have never gotten their friendship back. That is a lot of what this story seems to be about. There is also a lot of what appears to be juvenile behavior in Josie’s friend, Cami’s engagement and bachelorette party. All in all, unfortunately, I found this book to be rather flighty and immature. Sorry.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Josie has spent most of her twenties building her unique fashion brand Revenant, headquartered in Austin, Texas. When her biggest investor tells her she needs to hire a consultant, the last person she expects to end up working with is Will Grant, her ex best friend’s brother and the guy she mistakenly shared a kiss with one night nine years earlier. Will and Josie are both much too busy focusing on their careers and have no interest in romance, especially with one another, and yet, somehow they still can’t seem to stay away from one another.

What I really enjoyed about this one is that both characters and their day-to-day struggles felt very relatable, particular the work-life balance struggles and the fear of burnout if you don’t slow down and take care of yourself. I also just really enjoyed the chemistry between Will and Josie. They were fun and flirty together, but also just really supportive of one another and whatever choices they made with respect to their lives, careers, etc. Not to sound cheesy, but they really were a perfect fit.

What if you were a girl boss CEO, overworked, no love life to speak of, when a man you haven’t seen in 10 years runs into your car with his bicycle? Oh, and the last time you saw him… you were making out on the beach during senior spring break and that incident resulted in your best friend, his twin sister, never speaking to you again?

The Perfect Fit is a wonderful story about deep friendships, second chances, the toxicity of social media, burnout, girl bossing to close to the sun, and finding true joy.

I will start by saying that I am a sucker for a workplace romance so I knew that I would like this one right off the bat! Josie and Will are two characters that I just want to hug and I would read a million more stories about them!

First of all, thank you NetGalley for this arc.

I thought this read was cute! It was fun and lighthearted, and a well-written second chance romance.

I also thought the realness and communication between them was refreshing, and I definitely appreciated the lack of the third-act break up. And the chemistry chemistry between Josie and Will? 👌🏻✨

Clare Gilmore writes the way I want to write! I loved her first book and found Perfect Fit to be a delightful second book! I found the characters to be wonderfully complex and lovable. There was something so comfy in watching this second chance blossom. I really enjoyed it!

Single POV, Spicy, CEO x Consultant, Work Proximity, Second Chance, Ex-Best Friend's Brother, He Falls First

The character growth alone makes this book worth reading, Josie goes through so much and the way she slowly learns to slow down and appreciate the small moments is so relatable. I wish this had been a dual POV as I was dying to get inside of Will's head as he is such a dreamy MMC.

Perfect Fit was an excellent read for me. There was something about these characters I just fell in love with and I really did enjoy this book so much. Clare Gilmore has a really easy writing style to read and I thought the way she developed these characters was great. They were equally interesting on their own as they are together. This was fun and heartwarming and I found myself unable to put it down.

Many Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A solid 3.5 stars - Will is the definition of golden retriever and one of the most supportive book boyfriends out there. I loved seeing the juxtaposition of his support and Josie's work burnout not as a savior moment but truly as a partnership. The author wove great female friendship conversations throughout that created solid supporting characters that were there for the story rather than just the romance. The high school friendship "break-up" was a bit hard to believe that it would last so long (or devolve in the way it did based on what happened) but the author did a great job making it a learning experience for them which is so rarely done.

Perfect Fit is a book I won’t be letting go of anytime soon. From the moment I saw the cover reveal, I knew I’d be captivated, and after reading the blurb, I was certain I’d fall in love. The story did not disappoint. I had been eager to read this author’s debut for a while, and I was fortunate enough to get an ARC, which only heightened my excitement. From the first chapter, I was hooked, especially by the heartfelt quotes and emotional moments that made my heart flutter. Will Grant quickly became my new book boyfriend—he’s charming, caring, and genuinely stole my heart.

The characters and relationships in this book were everything I could ask for. Josie, the protagonist, is a strong, driven CEO who is as down-to-earth as she is successful. Her journey of navigating stress, burnout, and her passion for her work made her feel incredibly relatable. I loved how she balanced vulnerability with strength, and her growth throughout the book was inspiring. The friendships, too, were beautifully written—especially Josie’s relationship with Camila and the emotional depth she shares with her ex-best friend Zoe. The romantic relationship between Josie and Will was equally captivating, built on open communication, mutual support, and undeniable chemistry. The way Will cares for Josie, both professionally and personally, is swoon-worthy.

Overall, Perfect Fit was everything I’ve been looking for in a romance, and it has quickly become one of my favorite reads of the year. The setting had an "Intern" movie vibe, with Josie’s love for her job and her determination to make it all work despite the pressures. Will was the perfect match—professional, funny, and irresistibly attractive. What really made this book stand out was the depth of the relationship between Josie and Will. Their honest communication and unwavering support for each other made their love story feel real and grounded. This book is a must-read for romance fans, and I can’t wait to see where this author takes us next.

WILL GRANT THE MAN THAT YOU ARE

This was a fun read, but most of what I loved about it boils down to: HELLO NEW BOOK BOYFRIEND. The (ex) best friend's brother trope -- with LOTS of male pining -- is very delicious to me!!!!

Sadly, the FMC had strong "pick me" energy and it was hard to invest in her journey. I am ALL for an unlikeable female character, but Josephine just came off as "not like other girls" and it really irritated me. I loved Will's character development and journey, but not Josephine's. And personally, I just don't really buy into (or enjoy) the conflict that a woman is simply TOO busy for love. Her career means is SO important that a relationship will completely derail it. I need a more compelling and high-stakes (to high reward) reason.

I did like the banter and the pop culture references throughout:

"You were Season One Conrad Fisher. You were Olivia Rodrigo's entire Sour album, on repeat. You were Ken when Barbie took away his mojo dojo casa house."

Overall, it wasn't my favorite read, but still enjoyed Will. I mean it.

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. PERFECT FIT is out now.

(2.5 stars) Thanks, St. Martin’s Griffin, for the arc!

I have to say I expected from Claire GIlmore’s second novel, PERFECT FIT, after being a fan of her debut, LOVE INTEREST. The first book had me laughing out loud, interested in the love story, and rooting for the couple, while this had me wondering when it would be over. I didn’t DNF because I would be pulled back with my interest piqued, only to be disappointed. I finished it, but it won’t be memorable, where I still remember LOVE INTEREST from when I read it last year.

A PERFECT FIT has a strange type of insta-love in it. They already know each other, reconnect, and are suddenly hot and heavy again. Then there is all this back and forth because of her ex-best friend, his twin sister. It just wasn’t exciting. I was more interested in listening about her fashion business than her life. I honestly feel that it kept drawing me back in, and I should have just skimmed to the fashion parts with it and DNF the book.

I hope Gilmore’s next book is more entertaining, like LOVE INTEREST, because I enjoyed that one!