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A review by katiedermody
Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore
I loved this one! I remember enjoying her first book and was excited for this one but took a little while to get to it between other holds, arcs, etc. and I'm glad I finally did because it's both so freaking cute and swoony and just so incredibly poignant for people my age (especially women). Josephine (Josie) is the creator, founder, and CEO of a fashion line that's working to expand into brick and mortar locations from just online, as well as achieving B corp status. After literally running into Will, a guy from her past, he ends up consulting for her and they eventually figure things out between them. It's all in her POV, but it was clearly to me very quickly how much he wanted her and when he finally let himself express it HOO BABY it was swoony and sexy. It takes longer for her because of her workaholic nature, partly of her own doing but also reality for women in their late 20s and early 30s who grew up as part of the grind culture. There were funny moments, a ton of lovely soft moments, and some great conversations about burn out and finding the right priorities in life. And seriously, some of the things this man says are just peak book boyfriend. Well done, Clare!
Quotes:
"Because you are not and never have been a surface-level girl, Josephine. You're just a girl who loves things you have every right to love. And if I'm the boy who once convinced you that can't be true, then I will become the man who convinces you it absolutely is."
"What if I was okay with being your collateral damage?" he whispers.
My breath hitches. "What?"
"What if you took from me what you wanted and left the rest? I can take it." His voice is deep in his throat, breath warm on my skin. "Use me. Please. It would be an honor."
"The truth is I've been disguising the way I feel about you the best I can. But I'll stop that now. If you want."
His words create an avalanche. They create waves. They crack earth.
I cling to him, rubbing my nose against his soft shirt. "I want."
Quotes:
"Because you are not and never have been a surface-level girl, Josephine. You're just a girl who loves things you have every right to love. And if I'm the boy who once convinced you that can't be true, then I will become the man who convinces you it absolutely is."
"What if I was okay with being your collateral damage?" he whispers.
My breath hitches. "What?"
"What if you took from me what you wanted and left the rest? I can take it." His voice is deep in his throat, breath warm on my skin. "Use me. Please. It would be an honor."
"The truth is I've been disguising the way I feel about you the best I can. But I'll stop that now. If you want."
His words create an avalanche. They create waves. They crack earth.
I cling to him, rubbing my nose against his soft shirt. "I want."