Clare Gilmore? Say less. I loved this book. The second chance romance for Will and Josephine where she is a CEO trying to find a work/life balance with her ex best friend’s brother. It shows a healthy relationship where they communicate, support each other and just honestly want the best for each other.

I really wanted to like this book. The tropes were right up my alley, but I couldn't finish it. I might reconsider reading it again in the future. DNF at 40%

UPDATED 11/8/24
I finally went back and re-read this book, and it grew on me. Josephine Davis is a boss lady who is focused on her career and do not want any distractions. It's kind of hard especially when she's working with Will Grant, her ex-best friend's twin brother. Josephine and Will are cute together! They had a history that didn't really end in a good note, so meeting each other other, they were cautious on furthering their reconciled relationship. I like that they were straightforward with their attraction to each other. Will is a definite book boyfriend-he is respectful of Josephine's boundaries and supports her business ventures.

Clare Gilmore has the ability to create dynamic characters, immerse you in a scene and she writes great dialogue. I enjoyed the characters in the Perfect Fit - Josie and Will were both striving to figure themselves out and Clare wrote them in a relatable way. I liked the introspective moments. I struggled a bit with the communication issue between Josie and her high school BFF, Zoe, as well as what kind of felt like instant love between her and Will. Overall though, Will was a swoony MMC and this book was bingeable and enjoyable.
Thank you St. Martin's Griffin for the copy through NetGalley in exchange for a review.

This is a sweet and appealing story. Josie is a likable character. She is quite relatable in many ways. Even though she started her own business in her twenties (that part of her life is not so relatable), she lacks confidence and worries about what others think.

However, the main side characters, Will and her current best friend, Cami, seem a little too perfect to be true. Will in the past was not always so nice to Josie nor did he seem too fond of her. However, Will in the story is always there and doing and saying the right things. Cami is also always there for Josie and always knows exactly what to do and say without Josie even having to ask. The conflicts between the characters seem easily resolvable and seem to be mostly in Josie's mind especially the ones between her and Will.

There are outside conflicts that keep the story moving along and interesting. Plus the relationships between the characters are still sweet and moving. They are the boyfriend and the best friend we aspire to have, and even if we can't have that in life, sometimes it's nice to have it in a book.

I read Love Interest & didn't care for it so I was hesitant to pick this one up. I really enjoyed it! Josie is a fashion owner of her own brand, Revenant. When she "crashes" into her for mer best friend's brother, Will. They start working together & Josie starts feeling emotions she doesn't want to especially since her friendship with Will's sister was ruined after Josie & Will kissed in high school. I really liked the relationship & thought they were as the title says a perfect fit.

Josie is a total girl boss and the focus on her career shines brightly. Taking her business up to the next level requires a consultant and running (literally) into Will is the perfect fit. Except for their long ago history murking the waters.
I adore Will! He’s practically perfect and a man who demands communication without misunderstanding? Swoony sigh. I adored their relationship and the Austin setting, their jobs, the supporting cast… all with the way Clare strings emotion through her words made for a lovely read.
Thank you SMP for the traveling arc! All thoughts are my own.

Loved, loved, loved this one! Perfect for the millennials burnt out from the hustle, who struggle with their worth being tied to their work. Josephine may not resonate with everyone but she definitely resonated with me. And Will Grant was perfection. I could say more but don’t want to spoil it. This was so much fun and I’d absolutely recommend!

4.5/5 - Clare Gilmore does it again! A thoughtful, beautiful story. Gilmores writing is so real and relatable - themes like self discovery, friendship, big love and forgiveness really shine. This was such an interesting, different and mature story that feels very timely and modern - it had me smiling ear to ear and I was so invested in the outcome, both for the MCs as individuals and as a couple. Gilmore is absolutely on my “always read” author list!

Thank you to @netgalley and St Martin’s Griffin for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Wow I loved this book and took me out of any reading slump I was in. Will is the definition of if he wanted to he would and truly has my heart. I loved the growth between Josie throughout the book and her friendship between her and Cami! I feel like everyone needs a friend like Cami in their life.

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore is a delightful rom-com that serves up equal parts humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry. Josie Davis, a driven CEO, is on the brink of burnout as she fights to keep her fashion brand afloat. Enter Will Grant, her unexpected new consultant—and the twin brother of her estranged best friend. What starts as a begrudging partnership quickly transforms into a compelling slow-burn romance.

Gilmore excels at blending lighthearted banter with poignant moments of self-reflection. Josie’s journey of learning to prioritize her well-being and relationships feels authentic and relatable. Will, with his brooding exterior and surprising tenderness, proves to be the perfect foil to Josie’s high-strung energy. Their dynamic is filled with playful tension and tender vulnerability, making their inevitable love story all the more satisfying.

The novel also explores themes of forgiveness and personal growth, particularly through Josie’s fraught history with Will’s sister. While the romance is front and center, the family dynamics add depth, grounding the story in real-world complexity.

Though predictable at times, Perfect Fit is an enjoyable read with witty dialogue, charming characters, and just the right amount of steam. Fans of second-chance romance and workplace rom-coms will find plenty to love in this story of balancing ambition with the messiness of love and life. A perfect fit indeed!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

I enjoyed the author's book "Love Interest" but I absolutely adored this one...It was a perfect fit! While the trope may seem to be one you have seen before: 2nd chance romance, forbidden love, best friend's brother, enemies to lovers...the execution was so fresh and utterly brilliant. The character growth of our characters, perfection. The best friend relationship: perfection. The realness of the storyline: perfection. The romance, the devotion, the maturity...a couple that actually communicated: PERFECTION!! I shipped not only Josie and Will, but Josie and Cami. Both loves were so pure...gah! I loved this book.

5 stars

Thank you Netgalley and smp for the earc. My opinions are being left voluntarily. This is my absolute favorite Clare Gilmore book. I really loves this story, the mcs, the side characters the romance was just perfection.

This was the first book I have read by Claire Gilmore. Josie and Will knew each other in high school, and reconnect as Josie is looking to expand her booming fashion business years later. I liked the story, but there were times when it seemed repetitive with the same dialogue and problems happening over and over. I did like how the main characters Will and Josie's relationship grew over time and there was no third act breakup. Overall it was fun and sweet and enjoyable, but not one I will probably read again.

Spiciness: 2/5 🌶️

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC!

This book was super fun to read! I'm a big fan of this genre, and this book really knocked it out of the park. Can't wait to read more of Clare Gilmore!!!

This was the sweetest! I absolutely adored everything about this book - the side characters, beautiful female friendships, the emphasis on protecting your peace and prioritizing your mental health, giving yourself grace and the freedom to quit and try something new - and I appreciated how Gilmore presented these discussions in a way that uplifts and encourages her readers to prioritize their hearts, mental health, and peace.

The second chance romance between Will and Josie was OH SO swoony and sweet. I loved how tender their love was and how their friendship laid a beautiful foundation and natural transition into a romantic relationship. And I so appreciated how Gilmore highlighted the respect and balance within their partnership.

Truly a delight to read and I can’t wait for more stories from Gilmore!

Omg how did Josie not realize sooner that Will Grant was worth so much more than sacrificing her life for her company?! Seriously, for a man like that you make room in your life! From the moment he ran into her again (literally, lol) he gives everything to make her happy. I loved this book from their second chance meet cute to when Josie finally realized what was important in life. The banter is great, the secondary characters are supportive and real, the writing flowed well. The story just made me feel happy.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5 Stars!

A deep and charming story of letting go of what you think is the most important thing in your life and finding not only yourself and your self-worth but love in the process.

Josie is a 20 something who lives in Austin and owns a successful online clothing company, Revenant, and wants the company to become B Corp certified while also opening a brick and mortar store. With advice from her investor, she decides to hire a consultant to help her with the certification. Enter Will, the twin brother of her ex BFF, Zoe, from high school.

Will grew up in Austin but lives in NYC currently. Every time he visits Josie for them to work on getting her company B corp certified, they spend time outside of work and get to know each other again. Bike ride, bbqs, exploring on international work trips. The time they spent together was full of innuendos and flirting but they don’t act on anything, at first, because she knows that he will distract her from her company and he doesn’t want to be a reason that she may fail as he seems to always mess up for the important people in his life. That rational thinking gets thrown out the window and now they need to figure out how to be together even if it has a possibility to crash and burn.

The slow burn, the want between these two, the attraction, the sizzle. It was all there and you knew it was inevitable but it was so much fun knowing these two were attracted to each and wanted each other but waited to act upon that attraction.

Deep seeded issues and insecurities are present in each of these characters and it really made for good conflict without any typical troupes being thrown in your face. They were very relatable characters with flaws who were self aware but also willing to try new things and be vulnerable and open. Loved the communication between these two and knowing what they each needed out of this working, and personal, relationship.

This was not a fluffy love story and I loved the book even more because it wasn't.
The female stereotypes and struggles were tastefully addressed and discussed with care. I love how she fought for herself as a woman and a CEO. She made valid points and pointed out the discrepancies between male and female business owners in the workplace.

“ I was never meant to be your hero, I honestly think you were meant to be mine”

Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this book’s digital advanced review copy with me in exchange for an honest review.


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I absolutely adored this book! Will is my new book boyfriend and I loved the excellent communication throughout this book! I went into Perfect Fit with high expectations after loving Love Interest, and Clare did not disappoint!

Perfect Fit addresses burnout, which really hit me in the feels and caused me to step back and think about my own life and what’s important. Josie and Will are such great, three-dimensional characters, and the whole ensemble Clare built is so well done.

I love a realistic romance, and this might be one of my favorites ever. It’s heavy on banter and low on unnecessary drama - the dream!

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for the eARC and traveling arc! All thoughts are my own.

Wow I loved this book. I’m no CEO or entrepreneur, but I found Josie’s emotions about work and burnout to be very relatable. Josie and Will were perfect together, I loved their adult communication and how he supported her/met her where she was!

I needed a book that was easy to get in to and with characters that were likeable.
Josie was a success at what she does in her career. But she is aware that there is more she can do to make it bigger. She is looking for a consultant to help her reach that goal. Will is that person and he is the twin brother of her ex-best friend from high school.
For me there was a bit too much going on and it was not holding my attention. I kept reading hoping I would be able to think about the characters after reading the book. I felt like it was a basic story line for books I had read before.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the copy or Perfect Fit. This is my personal review.