Katherine Center’s books are always a fun ride! Delightful, lighthearted, charming, funny, and super cute! Couldn’t stop turning the pages!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Katherine Center for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own. ❤️

Oh what a fun and cute read! Was it my usual sultry spicy kind of read? No. But it was still such fun! Maybe it's the southern girl in me who loved the Texas inclusion, or maybe it was the whip smart witty banter. Either way, this is an absolute must read for both old and new fans of Center. She just keeps getting better!

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

I adored this book, especially as a Texas native :) Loved everything about it! The gender swap is pretty funny here

This was a great, feel-good romance. I especially loved the family at the center of the novel. I’ll definitely read more Katherine Center.

Don't judge a book by its cover? What? We all do. With Katherine Center's books, especially. They are so delightful both inside and out. This one was no different in my opinion. It was a light, fun, romantic comedy that I could not get enough of. I love the idea of Hannah, the female lead, the one doing the protecting. This was a fun story, and being such a big Katherine Center fan, I had a pretty good idea how this author would end the novel. Sweet little palette cleanser for after you read and don’t know what to read next.

Thank you @stmartinspress @netgalley for the free book!

📖 Hannah is a bodyguard. When she gets assigned to Jack, a Hollywood heartthrob, she’s a little reluctant to take the job. Especially when she finds out she’ll have to pretend to be Jack’s girlfriend in front of his family. But when her boss offers her dream job in exchange for the assignment, Hannah is determined to see the job through.

💭 This was such a fun romance. I found myself giggling and smiling multiple times. I loved the banter and the chemistry between Hannah and Jack. I also loved Jack’s family, especially his parents. I think this one is my favorite I’ve read of this author’s so far. This is a perfect spring or summer read if you’re looking for a sweet, fun romance.

📚 Read this if you like…
Celebrity romance
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Closed door romance
Slow burn
Family drama

✍️ How I rated other books by this author:
Hello Stranger- 4⭐️
Things You Save in a Fire- 4⭐️
The Bright Side of Disaster- 3⭐️

Closed door bodyguard where she’s the bodyguard. It was sweet and cute. Good banter and side characters

I received this novel as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy all novels by Katherine Center and this was one of my favorite. Perfect for fans of contemporary women’s fiction and romance.

This was a fun read! This was my first Katherine Center book. I had a vague understanding that it wouldn’t be very spicy, and, indeed, it is not spicy at all. I’d give it a 2 out of 10. However, I very much got into the “ramping it up” feelings. It was odd that it was 100% from the main female’s POV— I haven’t had one of those romances in a super long time. The biggest issue I had was the audiobook narrator mispronouncing Brazos and other Texas words/accent.

Hannah Brooks has been hired as a body guard for famous movie star Jack Stapleton… what could go wrong?

A big thank you to St. Martin’s Press for granting me access to an ARC of this book, even if the review is extremely delayed.

I’ve heard good things about this book, which always makes me hesitant to read something, and I’m sad to say I was very disappointed. I felt like nothing happened in this book until it was 50% over. I also felt that, despite this being a romance novel, the two main characters had NO chemistry. We see very few scenes of Jack and Hannah together and then all of a sudden they’re in love? Given everything that had happened to Hannah up until that point, it was very hard to believe. She had more chemistry with Glenn than with Jack.

I also felt like the “twist” (if it can even really be called that) at the ending was unnecessary. I understand there hadn’t been much action until that point despite Hannah being a body guard but you could take that entire chapter out of the book and it been fine. The weird 4th wall breaks were also unnecessary, those can be done well in a book but I just felt like this wasn’t the book for it.

Overall, the book was good enough to finish, but i probably won’t think about it again. However, given the great reputation of Katherine Center, I’ll definitely be giving her other books a chance!

Thank you again to St. Martin’s Press for a chance to read and review this book.

I really liked this one! I enjoy the switch of the MFC being the bodyguard, and this one was a lot of fun. Things We Save In a Fire is still my favourite from this author so far, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one as well. There was a lot of humour and I felt the chemistry between the two main characters quite well. It's a great "read in one sitting" book.

I had some issues getting into this. I found the early plot to be packed with clichés and there were moments when I just couldn’t connect with Hannah. But once we got into her backstory and the family drama, I no longer had that issue. All in all, I thought it was a sweet popcorn read that’s a bit different from the author’s earlier works but still fun and enjoyable.

Despite how the book is marketed, there’s something almost YA-ish about “The Bodyguard.” The writing has a Meg Cabot-esque voicy quality, and the concerns seem influenced by early Cabot and Kinsella romcoms. Like many of those stories, this romance is a fade-to-black, but it lacks the fun, biting, and sexy undercurrent that feels inherent to all great romantic comedies. The banter and chemistry between the book’s MCs is effective at times, but ultimately, these moments aren’t enough to rescue the book from everything that weighs it down.

This was an enjoyable, quick read with lovable main characters that were perfectly flawed. I found myself laughing out loud a few times and enjoying the slow build romance between the two leads. What I didn't like was the first person writing as I found myself having trouble staying in the flow of the writing. I wish that we could of learned more about Hank and Drew.

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.