I really loved this story. Katherine Center has a way of making me feel all the feels. This book was such a wonderful journey and learning to make the changes that you want to make for you.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center centers around Hannah Brooks who is an elite bodyguard who is hired to protect Jack Stapleton Hollywood heartthrob from his stalker. When Jack's mom is sick, he goes to his Texas ranch to be there for her. But he doesn't know what to do about Hannah so he tells everyone she's his boyfriend.

I enjoyed aspects of this book but there was a lot of banter but it felt awkward. I did enjoy the role reversal with the female bodyguard. Overall this book wasn't very memorable.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was an easy, breezy, light and fun read, but overall it was a little too cutesy and rom com for me. There was some substance to some of the story, but I felt it was glossed over to push the more romantic themes of the book. I don't mind romance, but some of it just seemed a little over the top and silly. All and all still an enjoyable book, just not one of her favorites for me.

Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard is a charming, feel-good romance that delivers humor, heart, and a refreshing twist on the classic love story. Hannah Brooks, a skilled bodyguard, finds herself protecting Hollywood heartthrob Jack Stapleton while pretending to be his girlfriend to keep his family in the dark about his stalker. The fake-dating trope is executed to perfection, with moments of genuine tenderness and laugh-out-loud humor woven seamlessly throughout.

Hannah is a relatable and strong protagonist, and her growth—both professionally and personally—adds depth to the story. Jack is equally endearing, with his blend of vulnerability and charm. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching their walls come down as they open up to each other is pure joy.

Center’s signature wit and ability to capture emotional truths shine in this novel. The Bodyguard is a delightful escape, brimming with warmth and romance that will leave you smiling. Highly recommended!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a heartwarming and entertaining read that blends romance and humor perfectly. The chemistry between Hannah and Jack is delightful, and their evolving relationship keeps you hooked. It’s a charming story that’s perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good romance with a bit of action. 📚💖

Delightful rom-com set in Texas. I hope to see more of these characters in future books! It was enjoyable to read about a female bodyguard to a male star. It was a nice change from the typical male bodyguard story.

Hannah Brooks isn't what she looks like she'd be. She looks like an ordinary young woman, maybe a programmer or a kindergarten teacher. But she's an Executive Protection Agent or what most of us would call a bodyguard. She's expert at hand to hand combat and knows all the secrets fans or those wanting to get close to a star or top businessman might use. She travels globally, in London this week, Korea the next and maybe a month or so in India. That doesn't leave much room for romance so Hannah has been dating a guy from work.

Then three things happen. After a long illness, her mother dies. The next night, her guy breaks up with her. Then her boss assigns her a job she definitely doesn't want, guarding Jack Stapleton. That Jack Stapleton, the current Hollywood heartthrob, the guy women everywhere swoon over.

Jack has been out of the movie business for a while ever since his younger brother was killed in a car accident while with Jack. The death has torn his family apart as his older brother blames him. But now his mom is sick and wants Jack to come to the family ranch. That means Hannah is headed that way also, pretending to be Jack's girlfriend. Most women would be thrilled but Hannah is most people. She gets shaky when Jack is around.

During their time at the ranch, Hannah starts to see the real Jack, not the Hollywood hype and impossibly, starts to have feelings for him. Why would she do that? She knows that Jack's attention is just part of the act he is putting on for his parents but it seems so real.

Katherine Center is my favorite romance author. Her books are the ultimate feel-good tonic and I defy anyone to read one of them without smiling throughout and closing the last page with an uplifted heart. Jack and Hannah and their slow growth to closeness is believable and rewarding. This book is recommended for romance readers.

This is such a sweet, heartwarming, and uplifting book. Is it a bit sappy and predictable, and are the characters all a bit too perfect? Yes, but that doesn't detract from the book for me at all. If you're looking for a delightfully funny yet poignant book, then look no further than Center's latest.

Hannah Brooks is a protection agent, otherwise known as a bodyguard. She may look petite and unassuming, but she can bring a large man down before he knows what's hit him. She is reluctantly assigned to protect movie star Jack Stapleton while he is in Houston visiting his family. He's just the kind of vapid, self-absorbed person she dislikes, and now she has to pretend to be his girlfriend. To her surprise, she falls for his family, and for Jack as well.

This book is just an utter joy to read. I listened to it as an audiobook and the narrator, Patti Murin, does a fantastic job of giving Hannah a voice and spirit. I urge you to pick this one up today, you'll be glad you did.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

This is a sweet wholesome romance and i love that the gender roles are slightly reversed in the sense that the woman is the protector. Watching them fall for each other was so sweet and his family was cutest.

The Bodyguard was very cute, if not a little cheesy, but also really fun. Overall, very enjoyable without it being too cringe or anything. There were definitely parts of the story I didn't love, and it won't be a super memorable read (as I write this review a month later, I recall almost nothing oops) but I know I enjoyed listening while I was in it!

This book was so entertaining and fun. Definitely a fun read! Definitely something different having the female the body guard. This was so focus on emotional development.

This is my first Katherine Center book, but it certainly won't be my last.
To be honest, at the beginning of the book, I wasn't sure I was going to continue because it has one of my least favorite tropes: people who run away from their troubles. Yet, I kept going, and actually, I found the story of Jack and Hannah very sweet. There is conflict, misunderstanding, and a touch of danger, of course; otherwise, there wouldn't be a story. However, I liked the main characters and their families, real and found. They struggle with real issues that we can all relate to in some way or another, and yet they find their way out through relying on each other.
I know a lot of people who are Katherine Center completists, or close to it, and I can see the appeal to her books.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

This is so WHOLESOME, it made me feel all warm and buttery inside. I really liked the take on celebrity-bodyguard, and appreciated the gender swap between traditionally Mmc and fmc roles in this trope. If you don’t take the plot too seriously this is a great beach read and cheesy romcom that would make an extremely entertaining flick.

WOW! I enjoyed this book a lot more than I expected to! This was one of the swooniest rom-coms I've ever read. And the depth of this book!? This book had me so emotional! I don't know how Katherine Center did it, but she really had me feeling such a deep connection to the characters from cover to cover.

Side note, I LOVED the fact that the FMC was the bodyguard! Such a fun trope to play with!

I loved the book. The banter was so quick and funny and sexy. It was a quick and easy read which I couldn't put down.

Katherine Center's "The Bodyguard" is a heartwarming romance that balances wit with emotional depth. Center crafts a compelling story of unexpected connections and personal growth amidst danger and intrigue. With engaging characters and a refreshing narrative, it's a captivating read that explores love's ability to heal and transform.

I heard a friend refer to this book as a warm hug of a book, and I knew I wanted to read it immediately. And I agree, there's something so warm, nice and just downright comforting about Katherine Center's books and characters. Especially the characters - so relateable!

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Katherine Center has become one of my favorite authors in this genre, and The Bodyguard does not disappoint. I love how instead of the typical "damsel in distress" characters found in many rom com books, Katherine Center's female characters are independent women, who have yet to meet their other half. This was another great book by Katherine Center, and I look forward to reading her next one.

Hannah Brooks is a petite, ordinary girl working as an Executive Protection Agent-aka a hardcore bodyguard. She loves her job, her life, yet her mother's death and a broken relationship have put her in a slump. All she wants is to get away to another country, maybe London or Hong Kong.

When Hannah returns to her job, she is hired to protect the ever illustrious Jack Stapleton (think Ryan Gosselin meets Brad Pitt in his younger years). This is NOT what she signed up for--does she have a choice?

When Jack's mom gets sick, he returns to the family ranch, but he doesn't want them to know he needs protection from a corgi-loving stalker. Hannah comes with him to stay at the ranch as his protecter, but how will Jack introduce her?

The mystery of Jack's broken relationship with his family, the struggles of his past, and the layers behind Hannah and Jack's world slowly unfold.

The Bodyguard, an often predictable, but completely adorable book is worth the read. The stereotypical bodyguard character is broken, and the tables are turned.

Katherine Center, does a wonderful job with witty banter, and amusing internal dialogue by Hannah. Center creates drama, mystery, with just the right amount of G-rated romance.

A great rom-com, comfort read.