I am screaming from the rooftops about this book! Josie is a powerhouse CEO struggling with burnout, and her passion for her work felt so real. Watching her navigate those challenges while slowly falling for Will, the last person she expected to connect with, was heartwarming. The history between them added so much depth to their relationship, and the tension from their shared past had me glued to the pages. Will? Total acts-of-service king! His charm and support for Josie, both professionally and romantically, had me swooning. Perfect Fit is a beautiful, realistic love story about finding balance, and I know Clare Gilmore’s continues to cement herself as an auto-buy author for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Sometimes you just want a book where you cheer on the main characters, wait for the HEA, and sit back and enjoy the sweet story as it unfolds. Perfect Fit from Clare Gilmore is that kind of read, a warm cozy blanket, a soft hoodie, a perfect cup of coffee, the warm chocolate chip cookie.... You get it, sweet, just right, and just what you want on a cool Fall evening. Thank you SMP for the review copy and the fun I had escaping into this book.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was an easy read, good character communication, a sweet ending. It had it all.

This was a great story! I love second chance romances and this one checked all the boxes! Josie and Will find the happy endings seperately, but also together. The ending leaves us hanging on a bit in regards to Josie's future, but I like that I can fill in that blank myself!

I received a complimentary ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest reveiw. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you St. Martin's Press, Netgalley and Clare Gilmore.

This was another book by Clare Gilmore that I adored. Will and Josie are the perfect book couple. Their story development was written well and I enjoyed it. Will was sweet and cared about Josie. Josie was fun and i loved her as an FMC.

thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Perfect Fit is…✨[insert dreamy sigh here]✨

I love Josie as an FMC. That she is a go getter without needing to bring others down. Will as a romantic interest is chef’s kiss 😏 and all the other side characters really add to the fun of this novel. Clare’s first novel was one of my first reviews and I am so happy to have been considered this time around. There are so many quote-able moments that read like poetry. I loved it and couldn't put it down!

Basically, read this book! Out on 10/29!

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced copy in exchange for my review!

Such a cute unexpected romance and i love that the setting was Austin. The fashion aspect was enjoyable also. Overall great read!

Perfect Fit is a PERFECT rom-com!

Josephine was a very relatable FMC & Will is a very likeable MMC. Given their past - aka what happened in high school - they have no business falling in love and being a perfect rom-com, direct from a movie, perfectcouple! But, sometimes, life happens and past kisses (& friendships alike) get revisited, and you see things in a completely different light - especially almost a decade later.

I felt connected to Camilla, Jojos bestie, and even Zoe - her ex bestie/Wills twin sister. There was growth to all their relationships and depth to their characters. Their banter was also fantastic, which just made them that much more likeable.

The dedication at the beginning was perfect, and the epilogue was just, AHHH! I squealed, I eeked, I laughed, I awed and then I immediately pre-ordered it for my shelf!

I absolutely loved Claire Gilmore’s debut so I was thrilled to receive this ARC. I loved Josie and Will and I loved their character growth as indviduals and as a couple. All the travel scenes 🥹 I’m a sucker for a good caretaking scene. Definitely a new autoread author for me!

Perfect is not a word I throw around often, but this book truly was the perfect fit for me 🥰

With such a cute cover, I did not expect it to have the depth that it did, but what a pleasant surprise it was to see all the perfectly imperfect sides of our FMC, Josie. I related to her so much. Her obsession with productivity, placing her self worth solely in her work, constantly keeping track of what’s fair and feeling like she hasn’t earned or deserved the good things in her life and even running on empty to a point of burnout where her body shuts itself down… In so many ways, I am Josie and she is me. Her character growth and journey resonated with me on such a deep level, and seeing the most important people in her life support her and love her despite the messy parts was touching to see.

Both the romantic interest and female friendships were so well-written. In both instances, they were there for the lighthearted fun and the heavier moments. All with healthy communication almost every step of the way.

Seeing Josie and Will work through their problems together like a real team was such a breath of fresh air in the romance genre! He is such a gentleman, and their banter had me giggling and kicking my feet constantly 🥰 They’re adorable together, and the spice was just spicy enough for me! It truly felt like they were the ones that got away from each other, and it was so special to watch them live out a romance that never was but should have been. Also, I’m a sucker for any romcom that has a scene where the book boyfriend takes care of a sick leading lady, and this one just made my heart melt all over again.

I’ll be raving about this book for a long time to come, and I can’t wait to go back and read Clare Gilmore’s debut, Love Interest! 💙 It’s been on my shelf for far too long, and I’ll be picking up a physical copy of Perfect Fit on pub day to add to it! 🧡

I really enjoyed this sweet romance! I thought both main characters were very well rounded and mature. This definitely added to the story being enjoyable. It was awesome seeing the female main character with her own business and still taking the time to consider the feelings of those in her life including her past and her present. It was a great work place romance with a little bit of a twist on the second chance trope!

THIS BOOK!! This book was so good! A rom-com by Clare Gilmore never disappoints! Her writing is so fresh, fun, and captivating, it just sucks you right in, making you not want to put the book down! Perfect Fit has a perfect balance between the sweet and serious moments, with chemistry that is off the charts, and some sizzling steamy tension. The plot was great, it was pretty faced paced, there were some moments that it dragged a little, making the book feel longer than it was but it quickly sped back up afterwards. The strong, supportive female friendships in this were wholesome and sweet. I really enjoyed how the friendships in were a focal point throughout the book and not just thrown in the background after Josie reconnects with Will.

Josephine is an empathetic, workaholic, badass CEO of her clothing company, Revenant, and although she may not view herself as such, she did have the passion and strength to start a company from the ground up. She really is such a strong character and she definitely had the most character growth.

Will is literally perfect, I mean fictional men written by women are gods gift 🤌🏻. I was literally swooning over him! Will is a down to earth, sweet, and considerate consultant that helps companies grow. While we don’t get Will’s POV, I loved how involved he is in Josie’s life and journey. He was always patient and supportive with her. I loved their character and relationship growth so much, and the fact that they had great communication throughout their relationship buildup was fantastic. They really balanced each other out so perfectly and I loved their flirting and tension, it made the spicy scenes that much better.

I loved this book so much, it was such an enjoyable read, and the tropes in this are some of my favourites! I definitely recommend! I think it’s a perfect fit for your tbr! (See what I did there 😉)

Thank you to St.Martin's Press for the widget. Ugg this book was raw it didnt focus on just how cool it is to be a CEO a female nonetheless but also on how hard you work the mental health aspect and so much more. I loved that Josephine the FMC was portrayed the way that she was. I enjoyed the friendships the family and of course WILL GRANT the MMC ( I especially loved how his full name is always used). It had been a while that I had read something that was so raw and real and I felt it and this book did just that. It was a Perfect Fit for me

⭐️4.25
Read this one in a day and a half. Josie is a young CEO. Will is the brother of her ex best friend, and a blast from the past. Their paths cross after all these years because he is a consultant who can help her with her business. So in order for this to work, this must stay professional.

Chemistry will break the rules EVERY time! As their relationship deepens, you get the backstory on the past with the just-right amount of emotion, love and connection.

This one is for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez-a perfect feel-good romance.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6504192262

Pub date: October 29, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced early copy in exchange for my honest review.

The way this book made me feel is just so hard to put into words (but I’m going to try anyway)

Clare Gilmore has crafted another absolutely beautiful story, with characters who feel like real people making real choices dealing with the real world and all the emotions that come with that, with a swoon-worthy wooing and beautiful start to a life together for the perfect fit of Josie and Will, and an insightful look into what it means to be a professional woman in a position of power dealing with the weight of the world.

This book includes some of my absolutely FAVORITE elements of a good (and fun) story: strong female friendships based on uplifting each other to be the best version of themselves, taking care of someone through a lil sickness (I mean the vulnerability!!), lots and lots of garlic presented, silly references (I know not everyone loves them, but these were for me), and a main character I want to root for above all else!!

Thank you so much to Clare Gilmore and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

Probably one of my all time favorite slow burn romances ever! I cannot emphasize how much I loved this book, I really have no notes. I loved the banter between Josie and Will. I loved the friendships with the side characters and all the growth we got to see. Will is peak book boyfriend material.

This book was adorable! From the beginning I loved the build of the characters and how they intertwined. Josie is relatable and someone to root for throughout the book. I finished the book so quickly because I could not put it down! Hopefully there is more to Josie’s story because I’d love to read it! Thank you for the ARC!

Perfect Fit was fine! I did like this book better than Gilmore's other book, Love Interest. This book was a little slow going at first. I was a little bored 30% in. I didn't care for the pacing of Will and Josie's relationship. I thought they were quick to jump into things. Their relationship didn't feel fully fleshed out. For how familiar they were with each other, I wanted more flashback scenes or present scenes together to back it up. I liked Will and Josie's characters. Both were layered and flawed. I liked watching their characters grow together. Compared to the last book I read by Gilmore, the side characters were better developed this time around. I do wish there were more scenes with Zoe and Josie. I liked that there wasn't a third-act breakup, especially with all the craziness in the last 20%. Gilmore's portrayal of cancel culture was written perfectly. I was a little annoyed with how the book ended in the epilogue. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the ARC.

Perfect Fit - ARC Review
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PUB DATE: October 29th
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FEATURES:
-Second Chance Romance
-Overachiever & Workaholic Re-examines what truly matters
-Strong, beautiful friendships
-Slow-burn with so much sizzle
-Will is the swooning MC!
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WHY 4/5:
Honestly, this book was incredible. The only reason I could not give it 5 stars was due to the inaccuracies depicted in the sex scenes - see note below.
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Here is what the book did well: Development, growth, and journeys!
The lead character, Josie, went on the most beautiful journey to unpack the unhealthy ways she defined her self-worth and then discovered new, healthier ways to do so.
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But Josie wasn't the only one. The way the friendships and relationships grew and developed were so layered and lovely.
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Note: The inaccurate sex scenes were the only thing about this book that could have been better - the chances of a woman having an orgasm before even being touched or from only penetration are really low… and both happen multiple times in this.

This was my first book by Clare Gilmore and I enjoyed it. This has the feel of a classic Hallmark movie. Josie has a clothing business in Austin, and is told she needs to hire a consultant. This consultant ends up being her ex-friends twin brother, Will. She did share a kiss with him once but they never continued a relationship or anything. They don't have the fondest memory of each other. But once they are together, they start to realize they may have feelings towards one another. But she's so busy with work and they live so far away from each other, she knows something will have to give if she wants anything to go further with Will.

I really loved these characters and their story. There were plenty of funny moments and a little spice too. Just an overall cute read.


Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.