I thought this book was so well paced. I really enjoyed the building of the love story and was sucked in. A great romance!

No because THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. there is something about the way Clare writes that is absolutely magical and I won’t ever be able to fully explain the way it makes me feel. I felt the same way when I read Love Interest and now that I’ve read this one I know I truly haven’t felt the same about a book since. For the first time in a long time I actually savored this, I could have easily read it in one sitting but I took a couple of days to really take it in. There were also SO MANY TIMES I had to put it down and laugh or cry or just take a breath because it was just SO GOOD.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had been really hyped so I guess my expectations were high. It was cute, but nothing really happens. There isn't a lot of conflict. The worst thing is her integrity is questioned by a vicious reporter and even that didn't seem as bad as it could have been. She was too goody goody for any conflict to really happen. Even as a perfectionist, Type A character, she had no flaws other than being too caring, too kind? And she was supposed to be anxious but it didn't seem to really have an effect on her day to day life, it was hard to believe she was a person. It's a cute, low-stakes romance. Good to read if you need something happy.

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This was a great read. The portrayal of a strong and accomplished woman like Josie, navigating through the challenges of her world, was truly inspiring. I couldn't help but develop a deep admiration for her character. And as for Will, his determination to mend his relationship with Josie won me over completely.

🩵This was a very solid storyline, engaging and thought-provoking. It reminded me that having it all sometimes feels like having nothing at all. Taking the time to pause and appreciate life's simplest joys is essential for one's well-being – a valuable lesson conveyed through this narrative.

🩵Overall, if you are a fan of heartfelt stories with second-chance vibes, then this book is an absolute must-read.

Thank you to the author and St. Martin's Press for providing me with this ARC. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

This was my first book from Clare Gimore and I was pleasantly surprised. Although the plot started out a little on the slow side once it picked up I just could not stop reading. I loved our characters, they were witty and relatable. Overall this was a cute story, I will definitely be reading from Gilmore again.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is just what I needed for a workplace romance. The characters come to life under their insecurities and flaws, and are extremely relatable as they try to navigate life and separating who they are vs. their past, the things they believe define them, and learn that they really cannot control life.

I could relate heavily to Josephine with the fact that I place my self worth in what I do. My anxiety spikes and I need to DO something. Watching her journey from chaotic workoholic on the verge of a burnout to where she ended up was therapeutic and uplifting. I also loved Will and his sensitive demeanor towards Josephine. He was very much all “I know you you can do it yourself, but let me.”

The highlight of this was their healthy communication and the fact that the miscommunication trope was not used. It would be extremely easy to do it but I appreciated that Gilmore stayed true to the characters and had them work out their emotions and find a way to solve the problem.

What made the book stand out to me was the epilogue ending that left things up in the air a little with Josephine. At first, I hated not knowing, but I loved how unexpected and fresh it was, keeping it at the forefront of my mind. We don’t always know the next step in life, just like we don’t know at the end of the book.

I WILL say, however, the one thing that made me roll my eyes and took me out of the story a few times was when Josephine orgasmed right away every.dang.time. I can excuse once, but every time?? It was really cheesy and felt disingenuous to the whole story with them being very real with each other and relatable to read about. I felt like these parts of the story weren't realistic past the one time, and made me cringe with every time it was mentioned.

Overall, this has cemented myself as a Clare Gilmore fan. I loved Love Interest and have fallen even harder for Perfect Fit. Please write more office romances!

Also, this book made me go a few times, “should I MOVE to Austin, Texas???”

Clare Gilmore has once again written a book about two people easy to root for. Josie and Will are real, memorable, and their ending felt *earned*. I enjoyed every minute.

Thanks to the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my review.

⭐️4 stars⭐️

Perfect Fit perfectly portrayed the pressures of living life, working hard, and finding love in today’s world. Josie, a girl boss by all definitions, may girl boss a little too hard for her own well-being, but in walks Will Grant to balance Josie out while helping her achieve her dreams. However, it takes a little time before Josie and Will really discover just how much of a “perfect fit” they are for one another.

Clare Gilmore wrote Josie’s and Will’s story in a way that captivated both my mind and my heart. There were moments I had to pause and reread lines because they punched me in the gut. There were moments where I wanted to cry because the writing captured such raw emotions and situations. There were moments I couldn’t help but giggle and kick my feet a little bit!

Overall, I loved Josie and Will’s story, and I am excited to read more of Clare Gilmore’s works in the future!

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

Perfect Fit is a fun and cute second-chance love story. Girl-boss Josie is the CEO of her own company and working towards achieving a B corp certification when she quite literally runs into (well technically he hits her car with her bike) Will, her ex-best friends brother. Josie and Will have history, mainly that their drunk kiss in high school ended Josie's friendship with her best friend Zoe, who is Will's twin sister. Will propositions himself to be Josie's consultant to help her company achieve their B corp certifications. As they spend more time together, old wounds begin revisited, and when Will suggests they visit 3 suppliers on 3 different continents together, Josie realizes she can't fight her feelings for Will much longer.

I really enjoyed both Josie and Will as characters. I saw a lot of myself in Josie, and her feelings (especially as aspects of her life are seemingly falling apart) validated mine. Will is the perfect gentleman in every possible way. Their feelings and chemistry were believable and a joy to read. I also enjoyed Camilla and Zoes character's, and what feelings and stories they brought out in Josie.

My main criticism is the pacing was a little slow at the beginning, and took me a while to get fully invested in the characters and their story. I would rate this between 3.5 and 4 stars, and am rounding up to 4!

Perfect Fit follows Josephine, a CEO of her own fashion company, and her journey through burnout, anxiety, and figuring out what she truly wants out of life. When Will, a friend from high school, re-appears in her life, Josie has to decide if she’s willing to take another chance with him. We follow their journey together as we watch Josie deal with burnout and the anxiety over not being enough.

I loved the banter and slow burn between the characters, they were so lovable and relatable that I routed for them right from the beginning. I really hope we get a second book in this universe, I cannot live with that cliffhanger!

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for the arc of this book!

This was such a cute and fun time!! I really enjoyed Josie’s character and although I don’t have her occupation, I could relate heavily to Josie’s personal struggles of her self worth being heavily reliant on the opinion of others. I did feel like some of it dragged on for a bit too long. I did really enjoy the storyline and the themes surrounding friendship and work dynamics that were included. The writing was really good and I look forward to reading more from this author!

I know I loved this book because I stayed up too late reading it! The Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore was such a quick read for me because I could not put it down. I loved the characters, the setting, the subtle workplace romance, and the mentions of sewing! I cannot wait to read more by Clare Gilmore!

This was a cute and easy book to read. I could definitely relate to Josephine with her anxiety and people pleasing. It's a closed door romance. Nothing really wrong with it but also nothing particularly groundbreaking or unique here.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc!

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore

I loved this book from the dedication, “For the triers, for the tired ones, and for anyone who ever thought: If I don’t have the right outfit, I’m not going.” This perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to be a woman in her twenties to me. What a universal experience. And the book only got better from there. I love Gilmore’s writing style. It was crisp and intimate at the same time. Great re-meet cut!. Love Will! Love Josie! Banter up the wazoo! The sexual tension sprung off the page- had to fan myself sometimes.

So many good book boyfriends this summer and Will Grant is no exception. His honesty and humility, his slow play and support of Josie, his gorgeous kitchen- chef’s kiss! Amazing.

Oh Josie, I wanted you so much to take a breath and realize how awesome you were. To stop putting so much pressure on yourself to be perfect (but I guess that’s my wish for myself and my friends too). I think this is because Josie was such a vibrant character that she felt like a friend. Speaking of which, excellent supporting characters in this; so specific and well-drawn. It was so easy to see everyone and every place in this book. Where can I get a Garlic celebration night like that?

5 stars because I truly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down! I devoured it and was sad it ended. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Griffin for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Professional millennials who knew each other in high school get a second chance. Josephine is a fashion executive and Will is a consultant. Mature adults falling in love.

Let me start with saying I have never read a book by this author. I really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It isn't my usual taste in books. one thing it did notice while reading this book is that I sometimes found it hard to tell who was speaking other that that the book was a pretty easy read. The story line the author used is super sweet making this an adorable romance. Very innocent no smut. After reading the epilogue I truly hope there will be a second book. Clare ended this book on a cliff hanger... Makes you wonder what's going to happen next. IF you like a cute romance somewhat of a rekindling fling from high school this book should be your next read. I truly enjoyed this book. Thank you Clare Gilmore keep up the great work.

I loved this book, Josie who is the CEO of her upcoming business feels like her life is upside down. In a way it is, She feels like she never meets others' expectations and that she is failing her best friend, she also doesn't think she can handle the things being thrown at her. Until one simple accident starts to change things. Can she love someone and keep her business intact? She blames herself for things that happened in the past, that no one can be blamed for. Can those things be forgiven? I cried and I laughed several times while reading this book. I loved all the characters too. I feel like every female has been in Josies shoes at some point in life maybe not while trying to run a business but in life in general.....

Clare Gilmore first stole my heart with Love Interest, but I am fully enamored with Perfect Fit. I giggled at the mention of the H.E.B. (TX staple!!!) I cried at multiple stages of the book (85-95% especially). The romance, the beautiful friendships, the raw and real characters… everything about this book just was so wonderfully done.

Clare Gilmore's "Perfect Fit" is a heartfelt rom-com that captures the essence of modern hustle culture and the importance of slowing down for love. Josie and Will are beautifully crafted characters whose tender and independent spirits shine through. Their romance is filled with thoughtful, swoon-worthy moments that brought happy tears to my eyes. The book also offers a critical reflection on the pressures of being a modern working woman, making it more than just a romance. Will's acts of service and genuine care for Josie add depth to their relationship, making it feel real and deeply moving. "Perfect Fit" is a love letter to millennial women, reminding us to balance our professional ambitions with personal happiness. I highly recommend this book for its emotional depth, relatable characters, and perfect blend of romance and life lessons.

Full of vivid scenes, complex characters and a second-chance romance you want to cheer for-Perfect Fit is a wonderful contemporary romance.

With plenty of funny and sweet dialogue moments, Josie and Will’s love story unfolds alongside the characters journeys to only find their perfect fit partner but their perfect fit everythings that make life truly heartfelt and meaningful.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc!