3.5/5 stars.

Claire Gilmore’s first book was a 5 star read for me so I was excited to read this one. While I thought the writing was good and the characters were well developed, something was lacking. Perhaps it was the pacing of the romance and the saccharine nature of Josie and Will’s communication. I wish we got a few more flash backs to them in the past to create a some tension. I tend to prefer a slow burn, so it’s just a personal preference. But I did finish this in less than 24 hours so I’m excited to see what she writes next.

Super cute quick read. Second chance romance, he falls first, best friends brother tropes which I am here for! Successful workaholic FMC finds love and life balance. Only request would be more of the backstory of the main characters when they were younger. Would have loved to hear more about them crushing on each other when they were younger to feel more invested in the characters.

The perfect fit was a perfect love story about choosing love over career and through obstacles that seem impossible. Josephine has spent her entire adult life building her company in Austin, Texas. As a workaholic she hasn’t spent much time dating or doing anything besides working and bicycling. Will is a consultant based out of NYC and is hired by Josephine’s company but he’s also the twin brother of her ex best friend. The two haven’t spoken since the night many years ago when they made the mistake of kissing and ruining her friendship with his twin sister. Josephine and Will quickly fall in love but can all of these obstacles really be put aside so they can be together?

I loved this story. The characters were unique and relatable. Josephine questioning her identity outside of her accomplishments and company is very relatable to the current hustle society of today. Will is one of the sweetest and most patient characters. My favorite scene is when they are at the hotel and he’s telling her how he’ll take care of her while she’s sick. What woman wouldn’t want that?! It was witty, thoughtful and so enjoyable! Loved it!! Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this lovely story!

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up
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Will and Josie have a very cute story. I enjoyed their relationship and how they both grew throughout the book. Overall this is a sweet love story and an exploration of finding yourself.

4 stars

Enjoyable read about 20-somethings and the struggle for finding the perfect work-life balance. Success is meaningless if you're miserable and lonely. Second chance romance with some spice.

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the digital ARC in return for an honest review.

This was my first Clare Gilmore book and I loved it and immediately went and found her first book.
I liked the Austin setting and the entrepreneurial fashion scene descriptions. It felt different than the standard romance novel setting

I loved Perfect Fit! A great story of a girl boss who is struggling to have it all, and learning how to deal with life’s inevitable changes. Loved Josie and Will together, as well as all of Josie’s sweet friends

Loved this and the ending was ::chef's kiss::! The romance was swoon for sure, but what really makes a book like this for me is that the heroine's journey is complete outside of just the love story, elevating the whole experience for me... we love a girl who can have it all :-)

Wow, what a fun romcom. It was so cute and it made my heart happy. The sprinkle of humor made it whole. A must read.

This book was so cute. Loved the second chance romance and girl boss vibes. I really enjoyed learning all about Josie’s company Revnant and how she started it in college. Her friendships with all her girlfriends was lovely and her reconnecting with Will was to die for. Such a great read!

This was a great read! The storyline was well paced and exciting, and Josie’s struggles felt relatable to me. However, despite having enjoyed the budding relationship between Will and Josie, I felt that sometime was missing. Perhaps a little more insight as to Will’s initial feelings toward Josie, which pushed him towards his actions in the present?

Nonetheless, I would not hesitate to pick up another book from Clare Gilmore!

A sincere thank you to the publisher for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley! All opinions are honest and my own.

Clare Gilmore is the master of the modern rom-com! Perfect Fit has the perfect balance of romance, humor, and character growth. The main characters have undeniable chemistry, and they communicate so well with each other. The book also touches on modern issues (like the effect that social media has on our lives). The issues that the characters face are very relatable for those in their mid to late twenties and thirties. Perfect Fit is a fun read, but it is also thought provoking as well. I also personally enjoy the vocabulary that Gilmore uses in her books! I'm so glad that I didn't have to wait until October to read this, but now I will be patiently awaiting her next book!

This book snagged a spot on my year’s favorites! Set in Austin - made this Texas gal happy. The friendships, especially between Josie & Cami, felt genuine and the back-and-forth between Josie and Will was spot-on. Josie’s growth throughout the book felt relatable too.

Working in HRM, I could relate so much to the main character - her work challenges and her take on dating were spot on. The book brilliantly explores the ups and downs of friendships, diving back into dating, the pitfalls of social media, and striving for that work-life balance.

A huge shout-out to Clare Gilmore, NetGalley, and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. This book is a gem!

Great pacing and great development for the characters. I was heavily invested in the plot and descriptive settings.

Perfect Fit was just okay for me! Not bad, but not great.

What I enjoyed:
-Strong female character with a lot going on her her life (career and mental health!)
-Set in Austin
-Female friendship
-No third act breakup! I think this may have been the only romance I've read without one, and it was such a relief to not have.
- Will and Josie are very supportive of each other in the third act, which is so realistic of how a relationship SHOULD be.

What I didn't love:
-I'm not sure I bought the romance. It felt rushed at the beginning, and very suddenly the male main character was all in, and there wasn't a lot of background for why (at least it felt that way for me).

I'm glad I gave this a try, and despite the romance feeling a bit rushed, I would say it's worth the read!

I loooooooove Will and Josie!!!! They were so well developed and their chemistry shined through the story. Clare Gilmore has a knack for writing adorable and well developed couples and these two are just wonderful.

Thank you NetGalley and SMP for an ARC!!

Josie and Will knew each other back in school, but now they are working together about 10 years later. Good story overall, but did skim a bit at times when things dragged a little. Still though, enjoyed this one and would recommend.

I loved this book! I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump and this was such a nice and quick read. It was so realistic and their love story was unique to me. I identified with the female MC as someone who struggles with work life balance. Besides the love story this book really shows how a dedicated and motivated woman in the corporate world can achieve insane heights but still acknowledge the issue of burnout. And I loved that personally.

I’m only giving this a 4.5 because the pace of the story in the end. Otherwise I loved it!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for this advanced copy of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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I really loved this story and I think it's going to stick with me for a long time.

Josie is so relatable (strong millennial eldest daughter vibes). She's laser focused on her career and company, even if it's to the detriment of other pieces of her life. When I was in my twenties, so much of my self-worth was based on my job. I think a lot of women will be able to see themselves in her.

Then you have Will who is just so patient and always there to help Josie in whatever capacity she'll allow. He's one of the better book boyfriends out there.

This book has a strong message on finding and taking care of yourself. It's a contemporary romance but it includes complex themes (imposter syndrome, the pressures of social media, cancel culture, burnout, what women face in the workplace, etc). Gilmore does a beautiful job tackling each topic. It also has such lovely portrayals of friendships.

Oh, and the ending... strong Sopranos finale vibes (I don't want to spoil it).

In this modern day rom-com it has fashion, yummy food, travel, it's also sweet, heartfelt, spicy 🔥 and the perfect slow burn romance!

Josephine kisses her best friend's brother and then her whole world falls apart. Years later after crashing into him, she begins to question everything and starts to wonder how perfect her life is.

I can't wait to read more books by Clare Gilmore!