I loved this story and the narrator was perfection for this book. I can’t wait to add it to my bookshelf

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, RB Media and Clare Gilmore for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
I LOVED Love Interest so I jumped at the chance to get Clare's next book and she did not let me down.  No sophomore slump here!
Perfect Fit gave us a mature (no miscommunication!) romance story that I would happily re-read.  The "re"- meet cute had me gasping and legit LOLing!  I loved the side characters- the family, biological and found family.  The career and identity struggles really resonated with me. The resolution at the end of the book was so healthy and encouraging.  
I would recommend Clare's book to anyone and can't wait to see what she comes up with next!!
I was also blessed with the ALC of this book after I read the text.  Now, I could just relisten to the audio book just to give a review of the narrator's work- but nope- I relistened because I was ready for a re-read- with the added bonus of sharing my narration opinion.  Please note- I'm not a re-reader- so that speaks volumes for this story.  Narration is incredibly well done, I will absolutely choose more books done by this narrator.

Josephine is a boss babe, owner of her own business in Austen, TX and looking to climb the ladder and improve her reach with her business. However, an investor wants her to hire a consultant to help her reach her goals. . . And she was not expecting that person to be Will, the older brother of her ex-best friend 🤯

I love a brother of best friend trope, forced proximity and a little bit of enemies to lovers. The author did a wonderful job weaving in more heavy topics such a burnout, belonging and following your dreams both personal and professional.

The chemistry between Josephine and Will was tangible and I loved their development personally and as couple throughout this novel.

“Perfect Fit” was the perfect fit for me. I was reading it for most of the month of September because I struggle with reading basically anything that’s not an audiobook, but that slowness worked for me in this instance because it made me slow down and really enjoy my time with this book and the characters.

The downside to my slowness reading it was that it hindered my ability to connect to the story… that was until the 40% mark when I was suddenly sucked in.

I was so invested that I felt what the characters felt and cried so hard throughout the remainder of the book that I could have filled a small body of water with my tears. It’s a special thing when an author can create that deep of a connection between you and the characters. I do think that I was set up to already feel deeply because of the emphasis on female friendship that is present in ““Perfect Fit.” Aside from Will and Josie’s relationship, the driving force is the relationships Josie has with Zoe, Cami, and her Oma. Female love radiates from every pore of this book and makes it something so incredibly special to read.

“Perfect Fit” really is a lesson in excellent character crafting. I related to Josie so hard it was scary and I found myself mourning that Will wasn’t real. It is the most perfect, tender-hearted love story full of slowing down and enjoying life which includes some of the deepest (non-sexual) intimacies I’ve ever read between a couple.

Josie gives me so much hope for my own life. She’s also just a girl who hasn’t really let herself enjoy life or fall in love. She’s 28 and only just experiencing her first all encompassing love. I often feel behind for the same reasons. I’m 21 and in Josie’s shoes. It brings me hope for the future that I’ll find someone like Will Grant who reminds me to slow down and take care of myself and to just live.

The narrator was also great.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin for the ARC opportunity!

I really enjoyed this story. It was layered. We got a pretty good representation of who Josephine is in her daily life and her relationship. We get a really good representation of her internal struggles as well and why she is the way that she is. She had alot of finding herself to do, and the story there is why this is so good.

Her friends are great side characters as well. Camilla was really a great friend to her but you could feel their bond on the pages.

And lastly, Will. He was so likable from the beginning. This poor man just wanted so badly to be there for her. I know some of it was his guilt and trauma, but he genuinely wanted to be there for her regardless of that and it showed. The scene when he begged to get into the hotel to help her was so real and heartbreaking and sweet.

Their connection flowed naturally and never felt forced. I was rooting for them from the beginning.

Thank you RB media for the review copy! Perfect Fit from Clare Gilmore is nicely narrated by Katharine Leonard who brings a gentle earnestness to the main character Josie!

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 for the review copy and the fun I had escaping into this book.

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.

I loved the narration and loved being immersed in this story. The vocal performance was full of heart, humor, and hope and I couldn’t stop listening.

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