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Perfection #5
Chasing Perfection
You've followed Mimi Bishop on her journey to true love... now get to know Justin Sever in this exciting prequel novella to The Perfection Series!
"Another heart wrenching, absolute emotion gutting success. This series has had more impact on me than my first novel. As I've followed these characters through this journey I have laughed, cried, cheered, been tortured and found sexy scenes to rival any I've read before..." Poison Ivy, Amazon Reviewer
Getting your ass kicked in the fourth grade is practically a rite of passage but finding your best friend when he saves you from the bully is divine intervention. I couldn't ask for a better friend than Vance Ashcroft. He saw me through the ups and downs of adolescence, and I was there for him.
We were a team.
Every guy falls in love, eventually. I didn't just fall, I dove in head first. Elise was my world, my universe. Everyone adored her but watching her life spiral into the depths of despair devastated me. I tried to catch her, to fix things, but I failed.
When my own life tumbled toward the same abyss, Vance was there to pull me back. I owe the man my life.
So, how is it that I'm falling for my best friend's girl?
"Another heart wrenching, absolute emotion gutting success. This series has had more impact on me than my first novel. As I've followed these characters through this journey I have laughed, cried, cheered, been tortured and found sexy scenes to rival any I've read before..." Poison Ivy, Amazon Reviewer
Getting your ass kicked in the fourth grade is practically a rite of passage but finding your best friend when he saves you from the bully is divine intervention. I couldn't ask for a better friend than Vance Ashcroft. He saw me through the ups and downs of adolescence, and I was there for him.
We were a team.
Every guy falls in love, eventually. I didn't just fall, I dove in head first. Elise was my world, my universe. Everyone adored her but watching her life spiral into the depths of despair devastated me. I tried to catch her, to fix things, but I failed.
When my own life tumbled toward the same abyss, Vance was there to pull me back. I owe the man my life.
So, how is it that I'm falling for my best friend's girl?
- GenresRomance
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2018
7 people are currently reading
44 people want to read
About the author
Heather Guimond
16 books613 followersHeather Guimond is a Los Angeles native, a fact she's abnormally proud of. When she's not trying to write something that will make people laugh while simultaneously ripping their hearts out, she's either reading or doing her best to crack the whip on her three home-schooled children. She loves all things witty and wise-cracking, as well most varieties of smart-assery (just ask her very own smart-ass, her husband). Other favorites include French roast coffee in copious amounts and the dirtiest Dirty Martinis she can find. More than anything, she hopes that she writes books that stick with the reader long after the pages have been read.
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November 11, 2018
My first dip into the PERFECTION SERIES and I am floored by the writing. Getting to knew these characters will be my new obsession.
It's more than emotional, it's definitely going to make sure you feel. It will open the flood gates with these intense characters that make me want to give up sleep and eating to dig deeper into this amazing series. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
It's more than emotional, it's definitely going to make sure you feel. It will open the flood gates with these intense characters that make me want to give up sleep and eating to dig deeper into this amazing series. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
March 28, 2018
Justin!!! What more can I say!!
Chasing Perfection gives us more detail on Justin's life. We already know he is sexy, charming, and a badass! This takes us through his life from childhood on up to adulthood. I don't want to give any spoilers for this book or any of the others so I will watch what I put in here. Justin has had a hard life. For all of you Vance lovers...which I am one of them...you get some of him in this book as well. But back to Justin! I fell in love with him more after reading this book. He went through so much heartache after things went south with who he thought was the love of his life. Little did he know, where was another woman that would steal his heart! someone whom we all know very well...if you have read the other books!
I absolutely love this book and books 1-4. Heather Guimond is an amazing author and I am lucky to call her a friend as well! Can't wait to see what other amazing books she gives us!
Chasing Perfection gives us more detail on Justin's life. We already know he is sexy, charming, and a badass! This takes us through his life from childhood on up to adulthood. I don't want to give any spoilers for this book or any of the others so I will watch what I put in here. Justin has had a hard life. For all of you Vance lovers...which I am one of them...you get some of him in this book as well. But back to Justin! I fell in love with him more after reading this book. He went through so much heartache after things went south with who he thought was the love of his life. Little did he know, where was another woman that would steal his heart! someone whom we all know very well...if you have read the other books!
I absolutely love this book and books 1-4. Heather Guimond is an amazing author and I am lucky to call her a friend as well! Can't wait to see what other amazing books she gives us!
March 18, 2018
Chasing Perfection gives us a glimpse into Justin's life before Mimi. It allows us to see how he became the man who would end up marrying his best friend's wife. His friendship with Vance allowed him to stop living in fear of being bullied and to grow up into the bad boy alpha we all love. He started out a little awkward when he met his first love, but when Justin falls in love he falls hard. He goes on a roller coaster of emotional ups and downs while trying to balance being in love and trying to figure out what he wants out of life. He makes a lot of bad decisions along the way and it seems like he's always dusting himself off and starting over. Heather Guimond does not disappoint with this 5 star read!
March 27, 2018
This is my first dip into Heather’s world of writing . This is the story of Justin, this book starts of in the present, then takes you back and introduces Justin in his early years then works it’s way through Justin’s live to bring you full circle. This book is a very emotional story and I found myself reaching for the tissues. Heather has a wonderful style of writing that makes her characters come alive and you find yourself becoming attached to them and go on this emotional journey with them. I just love Justin’s and I felt for him with everything he goes through. If you like a book that makes you feel alive but also sorrow, pain and joy then you will love this book. I now have to read all the ones that came before this one. Buy this book you will not be disappointed.
March 27, 2018
Justin and Mimi finally are getting their day which makes me happy but this book isn't about that. This one gives us Justin in all his glory as he goes from the small for his age geek and meets Vance for the first time. If you didn't love Justin before this will make you a fan of his forever. His heart is ripped open by those he loves and he is strung out for all to see. His ways are explained and the love of the guys and where they came from is explained.
Great story and so emotional. It's most definitely not what I expected but this author finds a way to endear one of her characters to us more than thought possible. She even finds a way to insert her twisted pleasures in here as well, as she plays with our emotions with this heart mangling read.
Great story and so emotional. It's most definitely not what I expected but this author finds a way to endear one of her characters to us more than thought possible. She even finds a way to insert her twisted pleasures in here as well, as she plays with our emotions with this heart mangling read.
December 2, 2018
Straight to the HEART! EXPLOSIVE!👍
WOW! A non-stop bundle of abuse on your heart while sucking the life out of you but worth every gruelling word! An engrossing storyline that holds you captive to the end dominating every fiber of your being as it infuses itself in your mind never wavering keep you at full attention practically shoving the wounded words down your throat pleading for a reprieve from the abuse the shocking words continue to put you thtough! A myriad of emotions, gutt-wrenching, appalling, angst, edgy, intense, cruel, fierce, exciting, enjoyable, thrilling chemistry and page turning twists that rock you right to your core! An twisted breathtaking must read!
WOW! A non-stop bundle of abuse on your heart while sucking the life out of you but worth every gruelling word! An engrossing storyline that holds you captive to the end dominating every fiber of your being as it infuses itself in your mind never wavering keep you at full attention practically shoving the wounded words down your throat pleading for a reprieve from the abuse the shocking words continue to put you thtough! A myriad of emotions, gutt-wrenching, appalling, angst, edgy, intense, cruel, fierce, exciting, enjoyable, thrilling chemistry and page turning twists that rock you right to your core! An twisted breathtaking must read!
March 13, 2018
Heather Guimond brings us another emotional story with “Chasing Perfection”. It’s the perfect addition to The Perfection Series!! This is the backstory of Justin’s life prior to meeting Mimi. We’ve learned throughout this series that he doesn’t always make the smartest decisions. He presents as a bad boy with a soft side who loves hard. You can’t help but fall in love with him. You don’t want to miss Justin’s story!!
The Perfection Series holds a special place in my heart. If you haven’t read this series yet you are missing out on an amazing story!!
The Perfection Series holds a special place in my heart. If you haven’t read this series yet you are missing out on an amazing story!!
July 25, 2018
OMG This series was so good 👍👍👍👍👍
After finishing this series, I have to say it's one of my favorites of all time. A hearty 10 stars of I could. It has all the feels, all the drama, all the lives you could ever expect. What a wonderful writer this author is. Could have used a better editor though. You always want to rush thru a story, but if you are an editor, you should be reading each sentence to see if it makes sense or the correct words are used in the sentence. Sometimes that was missed in this series. Just sayin...get a better editor.
After finishing this series, I have to say it's one of my favorites of all time. A hearty 10 stars of I could. It has all the feels, all the drama, all the lives you could ever expect. What a wonderful writer this author is. Could have used a better editor though. You always want to rush thru a story, but if you are an editor, you should be reading each sentence to see if it makes sense or the correct words are used in the sentence. Sometimes that was missed in this series. Just sayin...get a better editor.
January 9, 2019
Chasing Perfection
I thought this was a good book but I couldn’t believe how the couple who thought they were in love, found themselves going in different directions. I do understand it though. It does happen and I knew things were going to change for them. It was a sad story, and it hurts to read the way Elise treated Justin. She used him, for his money. Her girlfriend, Leah, was no friend and could have been in serious trouble due to the events that happened. It’s was an emotional read for me, knowing what I know, but I did enjoy the book.
I thought this was a good book but I couldn’t believe how the couple who thought they were in love, found themselves going in different directions. I do understand it though. It does happen and I knew things were going to change for them. It was a sad story, and it hurts to read the way Elise treated Justin. She used him, for his money. Her girlfriend, Leah, was no friend and could have been in serious trouble due to the events that happened. It’s was an emotional read for me, knowing what I know, but I did enjoy the book.
January 14, 2019
This is a backstory or prequel of Justin before he meets Mimi. So much pain and anguish Justin has to go through. He has had a hard life and it just isn't getting any better when he falls in love with his friend's girlfriend. It is interesting to get the background on Justin and to see how what all he went through shaped him into who he is today. I wished I would have read this one first before the others in this series so I could know Justin better. But a very interesting book albeit a bit short.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
March 29, 2019
Chasing Perfection
Loved this book!
All throughout this series the details of the mysteriously sexy
Justin have more or less remained his private business.
In this book we are introduced to the missing details of Justins
lovelife as he reflects back on it during his bachelor party.
Crushed by Kylie then shattered by the loss of Elise, he's found love
with his deceased best friends wife Mimi.
May the two of them live happily ever after...
Awesome end to the series Heather Guimond!
Loved this book!
All throughout this series the details of the mysteriously sexy
Justin have more or less remained his private business.
In this book we are introduced to the missing details of Justins
lovelife as he reflects back on it during his bachelor party.
Crushed by Kylie then shattered by the loss of Elise, he's found love
with his deceased best friends wife Mimi.
May the two of them live happily ever after...
Awesome end to the series Heather Guimond!
March 25, 2018
Heather Guimond brings us another emotional story with “Chasing Perfection”. It’s the perfect addition to The Perfection Series!! This is the backstory of Justin’s life prior to meeting Mimi. We’ve learned throughout this series that he doesn’t always make the smartest decisions. He presents as a bad boy with a soft side who loves hard. You can’t help but fall in love with him. You don’t want to miss Justin’s story!!
December 19, 2018
Chasing Perfection (The Perfection Series Book 4.5) by Heather Guimond. This is considered a novella and its Justin’s story. You get to hear more about him and his friendship with Vance. This book was filled with a lot of drama, personal struggles and conflict and was a nice wrap up to this amazing series. I recommend you start this from the beginning of series, you won’t be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2018
Another amazing episode in the Perfection Series. This is dedicated to Justin explaining his past with Vance, with girlfriends and lovers. We see a side of Justin hidden from view in the other books. His life has never been easy and yet he came out a wonderful, loyal, true human being. A must read and I highly recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2018
Addicted to the series, absolutely love it.
Well as it's a series you're definitely going to want to read all the books that go with the series, you'll be hooked from the first book and want to get your hands on the rest. I know I did and they just blew my mind. They're addicting and the rush you come off from reading them leaves you breathless.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Well as it's a series you're definitely going to want to read all the books that go with the series, you'll be hooked from the first book and want to get your hands on the rest. I know I did and they just blew my mind. They're addicting and the rush you come off from reading them leaves you breathless.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 19, 2019
A short lovely addition to the Perfection series. Although Justin had told Mimi about his past with Elise, this book provides additional information about his and Vance's friendship since elementary school. Since like many other readers, Justin is my favorite character and it was so nice reading more about him. If you have finished the series and are considering buying this book, I say go for it. I really enjoyed it and I'm sure you will too.
March 28, 2018
Wow! I fell in love with Justin all over again. I absolutely loved seeing him as a little boy...small and skinny and how he and Vance became best friends. Justin loves with all of his heart no matter who is in his life. Heather has done an amazing job with this series. I fell in love with Justin in the first book and she did a great job giving us his back story. Thank you for an amazing journey!
April 6, 2018
Welllllll.....
This was a good end to an awesome series. I wanted to see more. More inside of Justin and Mimi. More now events. More of their love. Kids since they went through hell and high water. I needed to see her bare his babies.
Overall this series made me lose sleep, lose weight (in my head) and lose my MFing mind. Must read series.
This was a good end to an awesome series. I wanted to see more. More inside of Justin and Mimi. More now events. More of their love. Kids since they went through hell and high water. I needed to see her bare his babies.
Overall this series made me lose sleep, lose weight (in my head) and lose my MFing mind. Must read series.
July 31, 2018
Fell short from the other books in series
Loved all the other books in the series but this one fell a little flat. It was nice to see Justin’s POV and the progression of his life but it was very short. Too short for the price. There was very little thoughts from him about his current life with Mimi.
Loved all the other books in the series but this one fell a little flat. It was nice to see Justin’s POV and the progression of his life but it was very short. Too short for the price. There was very little thoughts from him about his current life with Mimi.
December 22, 2018
Wow this book was amazingly written. Once I started I couldn’t put it down till I was finished. This book has twists and turns you don’t know what’s happening. will they all get there happily ever after or will it all go wrong. To find out what happens go buy the book. You won’t be disappointed I wasn’t.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2019
This follow him as he tries to find true love. His life is not going to be easy and he will find himself falling for his best friend girl. It is so wrong. How is he going to cope? Can he find love with her? Or will his heart get broken? See what will happen
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2020
Heather Guimond did a great job on this book 5 in this series, it was well written with a great plot and great well-crafted characters. A lot happens in this story, just like the final book in the series. I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to reading the last book in this series. A must read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2018
Emotional read
Justin's story just broke my heart.
No one should have to go through as much pain and sadness.
Very emotional read.
Well done Heather.
I look forward to your future master pieces.
Justin's story just broke my heart.
No one should have to go through as much pain and sadness.
Very emotional read.
Well done Heather.
I look forward to your future master pieces.
April 21, 2018
This was a great read to find out more about Justin, and also hear about his and Vance’s friendship (that was a bit emotional, loved Vance 😢) thought it was clever how it started and ended in the present, really sad these books have ended, maybe we could get Griffin’s story? 😉🤞
April 23, 2018
Justin!!! Love him!
Justin is amazing! He has such a big heart and so much love to give. He has gone experienced so much loss but still found love in the end. He had an amazing support system to help him through everything. I love this book and just getting to know him better!
Justin is amazing! He has such a big heart and so much love to give. He has gone experienced so much loss but still found love in the end. He had an amazing support system to help him through everything. I love this book and just getting to know him better!
December 19, 2018
Loved this book. It gives you a look into Justin's Loved and how Vance and Justin are such close friends. I'm sad that the series has ended, but loved the series as a whole. Heather is an amazing author. Loved this series. Xx
December 31, 2018
I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
April 7, 2018
I feel the bitter sweet ache
Ugh, I swear. My heart is hurting all over again. Such a bitter sweet story. I swear each book tanks harder and harder on my heartstrings!
Ugh, I swear. My heart is hurting all over again. Such a bitter sweet story. I swear each book tanks harder and harder on my heartstrings!
December 15, 2018
What a amazing read that will have you hooked from the very first page and will have you hooked and loving this series
December 19, 2018
I really enjoyed this story, the characters were my favorite part and the writing style was very good. A great read
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