Rom-coms are not my favorite genre. This being said: I LOVED this book! I devoured it and quickly got obsessed with the characters and the story. I especially liked that the main characters, Josie and Will, had an immediate attraction and great chemistry from the beginning rather than a love-hate relationship ending up in a romance.
At 27, Josie is the successful CEO of her own fashion brand, Revenant. When she is hiring a consultant, she is shocked to see Will again, a short time fling from high school and her former best friend’s twin brother. They shared one kiss nine years ago which ruined their relationship and her friendship with Zoe. How can she make the business relationship with him work now? There is definitely a mutual attraction but Josie is determined to not let her desire jeopardize her job and business.
Great writing and the characters are lovable: Josie as the young entrepreneur but humble and down to earth, a kind and inspiring person even though she has a different opinion of herself. And Will, oh my! What a perfect man, not only is he flawless in his job but also has a great personality and good looks. Who would not fall in love with him.
I love that both main characters are equally strong and respect each other. A perfect fit. Both of them are trying not to repeat their parents’ mistakes and focus on personal growth and learning from their past mistakes.
A 5⭐️read for me, I highly recommend this book. The ending makes me hope for a sequel? I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Thank you Netgalley, St Martin’s Press and Ms Clare Gilmore for the opportunity to read this advance copy. I truly enjoyed it and the above is my honest review and own opinion.

I liked this author's last book a lot but this one wasn't as good for me. This book definitely had its shining moments but I felt like the way Will spoke was just not authentic. It was a bit cringe. I also was just so frustrated with Josephine -- I can understand teenage trauma but to let one two minute incident (that wasn't that bad) destroy and guide the rest of your life? I don't know, I was missing something for sure. Still, definitely love this author and can't wait for more!

Perfect Fit comes out next week on October 29, 2024 and you can purchase HERE.

Here's the secret to making other people happy: you accept that what makes them happy is what makes them happy, and you don't question it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

This was a perfect rom-com for those who enjoy the early 2000s vibe (ya know, ‘Just My Luck’ or ‘What A Girl Wants’ type of scene). Josie doesn’t expect to have her new consultant to be her ex-best friend’s brother, Will. Yeah, they shared that kiss about nine years ago but she only remembers him as moody and arrogant. Josie tries to stay on her CEO track but eventually starts to realize she can’t stay away from Will. How is she going to reconcile with his sister, who won’t speak to her?

I loved every bit of this cute story + I think you will too! 🤭✨🤍 it’s an easy read but has depth to the characters and plot. Y’all know I HATE a miscommunication trope so my fav part of these two was their openness and communication! There are some really hilarious one liners throughout the book, but seriousness as well. It was a 🤌🏼 mix!

Expect:
-childhood friends to lovers
-slow burn
-female friendship
-rom com
-forced proximity
-closed door
-workplace romance

Thank you NetGalley, the author and St. Martin’s press for the ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!

I've heard good things about Claire Gilmore, so I really tried to finish this book, but unfortunately I just couldn't, so I DNF'd at 36%.

Perfect Fit is about a former "it" girl who, after a social "downfall" in high school, has picked herself back up to become an up-and-coming fashion entrepreneur, only to be blindsided by a past love interest suddenly showing up in her personal and professional life.

The beginning of the book shows promise in its unique musings about where all the high school archetypes end up in life, which had made me thinking the book would dive more into lit fic territory. But unfortunately, the predictability of the plot and the lack of depth of the characters steers it in the opposite direction.

I had a really hard time connecting with the characters and the conflicts they face. The reason that the FMC and MMC can't get together doesn't feel serious enough to warrant them staying apart for so long. And along the same vein, it also doesn't feel believable as to how the two could rekindle their attraction so quickly. Also, while the FMC does face some difficult situations in her past, it doesn't seem believable enough to warrant the dramatic thought spirals she goes on at random points in the story.

Even though this book isn't for me, readers of lighthearted rom-coms who want a quick read or a palate cleanser would likely enjoy picking this up.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Perfect Fit by Claire Gilmore will be available starting October 29, 2024.

Absolute perfection. This book is the perfect fit on your shelf!

I related to this book so much. Josephine is the definition of a person in the middle of an identity crisis and i think it’s safe to say it all started when she quite literally ran into Will Grant. I loved her journey of reflection and growth. Her character growth throughout this book was incredible. And Will was so patient and understanding. I absolutely adored every single second of this book…I quite honestly couldn’t put it down.

Infinite thanks to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for the early copy!!

Thank you to SMP and netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow you know how sometimes you read a book at the exact right time, that happened to me with this book! I was lucky enough to win a giveaway of Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore a couple months back and I finally picked it up exactly when I needed to.

Perfect Fit follows Josie who’s spent a majority of her adult life building her fashion brand company, Revenant. She’s tired, overworked, and for lack of a better word girl bossing too close to the sun. When she runs into her ex best friend’s brother, Will (well technically he runs his bike into her car!) and he becomes a consultant at her company, she begins to reevaluates her life and if she’s really happy.

I loved Josie so much, she was so relatable and I think anyone in their twenties can see some of themself in her. She’s been working for so long and she feels so much pressure to make sure her brand succeeds because she feels like it’s a direct reflection of her self worth. She’s seeing her friends move on to new phases of their lives, realizing how unhappy and alone she is, and wondering if all of this work is worth it. The discussions about self worth, friendship, love, and finding yourself were so therapeutic to read about and I loved seeing Josie get her happy ending.

Let’s talk about Will Grant for a second please. That man was EVERYTHING! He was so patient, kind, funny, and thoughtful 🥹 he was exactly who Josie deserved! His words and actions truly showed how much he loved and respected Josie.

I’m in my late twenties so I’ve been working for what feels like 40 years but is somehow only like 8 and lately my job has left me exhausted, unhappy, and wondering if life will always be this way. Seeing Josie go through the same things and find her happiness was exactly what I needed to read. I loved the message that it’s never too late to change your mind and find what makes you happy 💖

If you’re looking for a cute, funny, emotional rom com about friendship, love, and finding yourself pick this up when it comes out October 29th!

Thank you NetGalley, St Martin’s Press and Clare Gilmore for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Josephine has spent her early 20s building up a clothing brand to be extremely successful but carefully keeping herself out of the spotlight after having an unhealthy relationship with social media in high school.

Will crashes (pun intended) into her life completely unexpected and pushes the extremely productive and disciplined CEO off her game when he stirs up feelings from the past and encourages her to enjoy life beyond the company.

I really enjoyed this book. There were some good takeaways in the book but it didn’t come across like an after school show!

I loved the history between Wills sister, Zoe and Josie. It was incredibly relatable to have friendships you’ve lost due to not fighting enough and having that regret. The nervousness and feeling like too long has passed is something I can understand and was such a nice twist on the normal conflict in romance.

Normally I prefer dual POV but I didn’t miss it in this story. Will’s intentions were pretty clear so we didn’t lose anything by not having his side (although I loved him!).

Open door-ish.
Second chance.
Coworkers.

👗✈️🩷🚗🏖️

Thank you St. Martin's Press & netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Okkkk. i had high hopes for this one. I read Love Interest last year and really enjoyed it so I thought I'd check this one out too! I have come to the conclusion that I really like Claire's writing. Something about her writing instantly hooks me in, putting me directly in the world of the story and I never want to leave! Perfect Fit was super cute! A slow burn workplace romance about rekindling friends and finding love while balancing work. Will is the PERFECT man. He's so patient, so loving, he has a heart of gold. I think that he is perfect for Josie. They have both been harbouring feelings for each other for so long, it was written in the stars that they bumped into each other, reconnected and fell in love 🥺

I'd highly recommend everybody read Will and Josie's story - it's not one you want to miss!!

Tropes:
- slow burn
- work place romance
- second chance
- ex best friends brother
- no third act break up!!!

Perfect Fit: ★★★☆☆ (3)

Pub date: October 29 - preorder your copy now!

I love romance that’s full of friendship, depth, and humor, and Gilmore delivers all three. Not quite a second chance romance, but close enough, Josie’s and Will’s backstory created some history but allowed for present day matters to take center stage. I liked the independence and maturity both displayed especially in times of vulnerability. There was a realness to it all that was refreshing. Overall, a slow burn, endearing romance.

Perfect Fit
Clare Gilmore
Publication date: October 29, 2024
3/5 stars

I loved the concept of this book and the first half of it. I felt like the pacing slowed down for the second half of the book.. I do love second chance romances and I really liked the MMC.

Thank you to Netgalley, Clare Gilmore and St. Martin's Griffin for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Tropes:
•workplace
•second-chance
(I love the side characters in the story)
•anxiety rep
•MCs in their late 20s
•only in Josephine’s POV
•sloooow-burn!!!!!
•he takes care of her!

I liked that it was told in only one pov, you could see the actions of Will and how he cared through Josephine’s eyes! Will!! WHAT A SWEATHEART!!

My favorite quote is something I can’t share because it’s a big one, but it made me swoon! So cute!

This book was perfect. And I truly mean that.

Somehow, Gilmore created a book where the leads were honest in their relationship—no feelings were hidden—but there was still so much delicious tension. I never doubted Will or Josie's feelings, but getting to that point where they were *finally* together was still achingly drawn out. I ate it up and left no crumbs. Along the same lines, this book was so refreshingly healthy in its portrayal of relationships. Will Grant was a walking green flag who made apologies right off the bat for his past mistakes and kept showing up as the genuinely, honest good guy.

I also had such a good time with the side characters. We really spend some time with Josie's best friend Camila in this book, and I'm so glad we do! It was a delight getting to know her and see her relationship with Josie. One character I'm so curious about though is single-dad Brooks! I could definitely see a spin-off book about him, and it would consume me. Can we make that happen?

Gilmore's writing is different than what I usually find myself gravitating toward. The humor is buried a little and on the surface, it's more show than tell, but I kept finding that I didn't care. None of this was an issue to me; it was all just different than what I was used to seeing in books I read.

Pleaseeee pick up this book. If you need an mmc desperately in love, if you need healthy relationship portrayals, if you're avoiding third-act breakups, if you're looking for an fmc who can do anything, this is your book!!!!

I devoured Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore in just one day! The story is a perfect blend of humor, heart, and swoon-worthy romance. Josie is such a loveable and relatable FMC—driven, ambitious, and flawed in all the right ways. You can’t help but root for her as she navigates her chaotic life and unexpected feelings for Will. And speaking of Will… wow! He’s the perfect gentleman (I mean, young Henry Cavill perfect), the kind you’ll be swooning over from the start. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and I found myself cheering for them the entire time.

The plot is beautifully crafted, with the perfect balance of tension, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Gilmore does an excellent job portraying the challenges of balancing career and love, making Josie's choices feel real and relatable. If you're a fan of slow-burn romance with a dash of personal growth and a couple you’ll be rooting for, Perfect Fit is a must-read! Highly recommend!

Read if you like:
🎀 Single POV
🎀 Workplace Romance
🎀 Second Chance Romance
🎀 No 3rd Act Breakup

Well, I have a new auto buy author! This book was so joyous! Yes, it dealt with a lot of heavy issues, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and family issues but Will and Josie leapt off the page for me. Of course there is a meet cute but it’s more like a re-do. It also comes with some baggage for both of them, that they work out together; which was so awesome to read.

This is the first romance I can say that I’d have been truly OK if there wasn’t a HEA because it was so mature. No big drama, just self realization and growth. I loved this!

Perfect Fit is a second chance romance that follows the story of Josephine “Josie” Davis, a CEO of a fashion company, who spent most of her twenties building her fashion company that she started out of her dorm room. An investor of hers pushes Josie to hire a consultant for her company, and the consultant she hires is her ex-high school best friend’s brother, Will. There’s something that happened between Josie and Will back in high school that hurt her friendship with her ex-high school best friend.

What I really liked about Perfect Fit the most was how much I related to Josie’s character and her growth from someone who is essentially a workaholic to realizing how much she deserves to find things that make her happy outside of work achievements. I also loved the fashion business aspects to Josie’s company that are talked about in the story.

While second chance is usually one of my favorite tropes, the romance in this one just did not work for me. To me, it just felt very rushed and the chemistry between Josie and Will felt a little flat and didn’t jump off the page. Another thing that I didn’t love was how Josie’s friendship ended with her ex-best friend, which was through basically a miscommunication which is my least favorite trope whether it be a romance or just a friendship.

It did take me a while to get through this one given I didn’t love the romance. However, if you like second chance and workplace romance tropes this may be worth a try!

Thanks to NetGalley and @stmartinspress for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 5/5 stars

Clare Gilmore has written an excellent book! If you see the hype online surrounding this book in the lead up to its publication, it is justified! Highly recommend this one!

First and foremost, Josie and Will have great chemistry. I was so invested in every interaction they had. Their story was everything you'd want in a contemporary romance: sweet, swoony, funny, and spicy without being gratuitous (although sometimes I like that in a book, too!) The tension and flirting as they're resisting the mutual attraction was so good. I couldn't put the book down. The author knows just how long to draw that tension out before the characters finally give in.

Despite those great aspects of the book, they weren't even my favorite part. The communication and honesty between these characters is so excellent. I find that the older I get, the less believable I find romance books with such unnecessary, often times high-school like drama between the leads. So many books just make the conflict between characters in a romance too contrived. Clare Gilmore does NOT do that here. Almost from the very start, Josie and Will are open with each other. There's just so much honesty between these two. It makes the book more enjoyable to read, and it makes the story that much more relatable. The foundation of the relationship being developed in this story is an honest and open attraction between two adults who are able and willing to tell each other about their doubts and their fears; and then they help each other through it.

I truly loved this book so much. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Read this book!

ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

Will is Moody and Josie is shallow. Or are they? Will and Josie find themselves working together and eventually realize that they have feelings for each other. Except will is Josie’s ex best friends, twin brother and the two live across the country from each other. Is there anyway that will work out?

This is a fun and delightful read! I thoroughly enjoyed the characters' growth and the I need to better me for me attitude, not just for my significant other. I also loved the exploration of female friendships.

This was a sweet romcom with a side of mental health discussion! The MCs were great in their own but complimented each other well. And even for as long as they’ve known each other, they are really learning a lot about each other.