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What I LOVED: I randomly craved for a bodyguard romance and this was the next best thing so I just had to read it and what’s more amazing is that the heroine is the “bodyguard” which I think I’ve never encountered before.

To start off, Hannah’s narration in this felt so personal as they were moments when she would talk to reader and that made it feel intimate and easy to feel connected to her. It was as if I was friends with Hannah and we were having a fun catch up 🤣

As I’ve mentioned, it was refreshing to have the heroine be the “bodyguard” this time around. Her job as an “Executive Protection Agent” was as badass as it sounds but it was fascinating to actually learn what that title entailed from the high stakes situations involved to the boring paperwork related. Despite her “epitome of ordinary” looks, she kept on proving that she’s more than what people think of her! (Who needs Hollywood approved looks when you can flip a man twice your size? 😝)

Jack Stapleton is botfriend goals. I know I’m not alone when I say that I’ve always dreamt of dating my celebrity crush in hopes of seeing a side of him you can never see as just a fan. This book did justice in showing exactly what I would think having a secret relationship with a celebrity woild be like! It was all swoon and heart eyes every moment with him! I learned that he loved his family so much, he’s suffering from trauma and that he’s more than what you see of him in movies. (Who knew horse gynmastics was a thing and that Jack was a master at it? 🤣)

Their romance was especially cute! I loved their banter, immediate chemistry, witty conversations and even their “fake” dates. Despite all the pretending, I love that they slowly realized how perfect they were for each other and that they were exactly what each other needed. Their bond was something else as they helped each other heal from their trauma and tragic pasts one way or another.

What I LIKED: I enjoyed how this had both the found family trope on Hannah’s side and an amazing family dynamic from Jack’s side. The wholesome way they included her into their family and showed her how a loving family should be like, given her complicated past made me cry at times! I especially love Jack’s parents 🥺

Hannah’s team had lots of fun members as well! They were equal parts skilled, chaotic and filled with banter so I enjoyed every scene witn them. Glenn’s character was probably my fave!

What I DIDN’T ENJOY: I hated Hannah’s asshole of an ex and Jack’s Hollywood “girlfriend” with a passion. The best friend and ex-boyfriend going behind her back narrative was annoying as well and made me angry cry. It was also scary how the stalkers storyline in this evolved to something life threatening which added a nerve wracking conflict.

THIS BOOK IS PERFECT IF YOU LOVE:
- bodyguard heroine x celebrity hero
- bodyguard romance, celebrity/non celebrity romance
- fake dating, forced proximity
- found family trope

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was such a fun and exciting read for me. And, I really loved every single second of being immersed in this book. It was a clean romance but the heroine’s wit and candor, the sizzling chemistry between the MCs was everything I could ask for!!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a feel-good story! I haven't met a Katherine Center story that I didn't absolutely love, and The Bodyguard did not disappoint!

I read this in 2 sittings, over a 2-day period. In that time, I felt all the feels! Thank you again!

I just love Katherine Center’s books! The characters are charming and flawed and believable! Locations become characters in their own right. This charming rom com finds Hannah, a personal protection specialist, assigned to protect super hot actor, Jack Stapleton. He is in Houston to support his mom who is undergoing treatment t for cancer. The two find themselves “acting” as boyfriend girlfriend and living at his parents ranch. What could go wrong? Grab your boots and saddle up for a romance that will warm your heart and have you laughing out loud!

This was the warm and cozy hug of a book that's perfect for the time. I love Katherine Center's ability to write some powerful female characters who are thriving in a male dominated world. She writes characters who still find the kind of love self possessed women are all hoping to find, one that honors their awesomeness, strength without being intimidated by their success. While I did love her other books a tad more, I was really happy to read a book that gave me the happy ending I was looking for.... clean, fun, simple, escapist and it was perfect.

Thank you so much for the chance to read this advanced copy!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a book that made me laugh, angry, and realize the importane of loving yourself in order to have others love you. The novel revolves around Hannah whose job is to protect the handsome actor, Jack. Stapleton. Hannah has always felt unloved due to an unstable childhood, is dedicated to her job an doesn't feel she can ever be loved. She is no nonsense woman. She finds herself being attracted to her client, Jack, which isn't allowed by her company she works for or her personal guidelines. Will Hannah's life be forever changed by Jack's attention? Can she protect him and do her job even though she has feelings for him? I would like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read The Bodyguard before its publication date in turn giving a honest review.

first of all thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read and review this novel! when i first saw i got an arc of this book i was so excited. i have been in slump so this really helped. i read a lot of celebrity/bodyguard romances so i was thrilled with to receive a copy of this. the couple was so cute, and i loved the slowburn aspect of this. the only thing i would say though is i wish that the two main characters met a little earlier in the story. other than that this was a wonderfully written book and i definitely recommend. :) 4.5**

Wow! Another great book by Katherine Center! Hannah Brooks is a trained bodyguard hired to protect famous actor Jack Stapleton from his stalker by pretending to be his girlfriend. The story is quick and filled with humor. You'll love this if you are a fan of Center's other romances.

A sweet and entertaining read! While I didn't love it as much as the previous Katherine Center book I read last year, it was still a charming and lighthearted story. The setting was lovely, and while some of the characters were over-the-top, I was definitely rooting for Jack and Hannah the whole way.

I thought the "fake dating" trope was fun and also appreciated that the familiar bodyguard trope was flipped around. In "The Bodyguard," we find the unassuming Hannah protecting an absolute sweetheart of a movie star, Jack Stapleton. (I adored Jack and his family and thought their characters were so well done!) I will admit, however, that I really struggled to connect with Hannah. Her character initially felt confusing to me. There were times when she just didn't seem to fully fit this super elite, highly trained individual that we were told she was. BUT, I'm glad I pushed through because I was definitely won over by the end!

Overall, a really sweet read and I will definitely be back for more Katherine Center books in the future!

Katherine Center is an auto read for me and The Bodyguard didn't disappoint, Hannah is a body guard assigned to protect a movie star, Her personal life is a mess so it seems like the perfect escape for her. The romance in The Bodyguard is perfect, there are some laugh out loud moments in the book. Thanks to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for my review copy of this book.

Hannah is a petite unsuspecting bodyguard with the Executive Protection Agency. She is hired to protect Jack a handsome A-list celebrity when he is called back home due to his mother’s recent diagnosis.

I loved Hannah and Jack together. They were perfectly flawed characters that in the end helped each other get through present and past traumas. There was romance, laugh out loud moments and vulnerability. They were well balanced and relatable. This was an incredibly entertaining read from being to end!

I want to thank NetGalley, Katherine Center and St. Martin's Press for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.

Thank you for the chance to read this book early!

I really enjoyed The Bodyguard! I loved that the bodyguard was the woman instead of the guy. The characters all had really great chemistry and I enjoyed this one start to finish. The setting was in Houston which was fun since I'm from there. It really added for me to know about the locations mentioned.

I really thought Hannah was relatable even though I didn't have much in common with her. I liked her regardless. She had some issues (like being a workaholic and not opening up to people) She did ride the line of cliched but the story was fun enough that it worked.

Jack Stapleton was a really fun character being a famous Hollywood actor. I was afraid I might not find him that likeable, but I did (and sometimes I liked him the most of everyone) I loved his family, and I was really interested in what happened in the past to pull them apart.

Overall a really fun and fast paced read! I'd love to see this as a rom com move!

Well I’ll definitely be posting a better picture of this amazing book when it comes out because the digital book next to the physical copy doesn’t do this book justice.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center comes out in July and I was extremely lucky to receive the digital copy through @netgalley .

In her newest release we meet Hannah when everything in her life just seems to be going wrong for her. Her mother dies, her boyfriend dumps her, she looses an assignment she was supposed to go on to her best friend, and she’s not sure what she’s going to do. She then gets put on the job of body guarding a celebrity actor and the only way they can really do it without his family knowing is by pretending to be his girlfriend.

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This book gave me all of the feels! I was smiling, laughing, crying, and even had a bout of anger in all of the good ways. Hannah will break the 4th wall and talk to the reader, which really had me hooked and engaged. It felt like a girlfriend hanging out with some wine and telling a story. It had all of those classic 2000 rom-com vibes. Many times it actually reminded me of the Miss Congeniality movies. It delivered a romance story with the humor and cuteness, but also handled difficult topics. If you like romance and Katherine Center, you are not going to want to miss this release in July.

Don’t worry, I’ll remind you again when it’s released!

5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I absolutely loved this book! The best fake dating trope while also adding in meaningful moments. I will read anything Katherine Center rights. Loved it!!!

Every time I hear there is a new Katherine Center book my heart flips with joy andI want to read it immediately but end up hoarding it for the right moment. With all of the build up I inflict on her books it would be easy to be let down but I never am and The Bodyguard did not change that,

Hannah is already reeling from the death of her mother and the end of her relationship but instead of being able to hide and lick her wounds she is assigned to protect one of the biggest Hollywood heart throbs. To make matters worse she has to pretend to be his girlfriend convincingly enough to fool his entire family. It doesn't help that Jack is even more charming in person or that his family is proof that happy family exists. The more time Hannah spends with them all the more lines start to blur in her mind but some people are better actors than others.

A joy to read from start to finish, I loved Hannah and Jack and their connection but loved Hannah's connection to Jack's family even more. I do wish we had been able to see more of Hannah as a badass bodyguard. She stumbles more than shines in the toughness arena and I wanted more after all of the insults and doubts hurled her way,

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love rom-coms and what is done very well in THE BODYGUARD is the author resists the urge to make every conversation a tumble of words with one funny remark after another. Instead the lines she writes give the reader a chance to chuckle and savor the witticism.

Hannah is assigned to be a bodyguard to movie star Jack, She is serious and by the book after they have to portray a fake couple to insure Jack’s safety. The lie creates more problems than it solves and we are left wondering about the origin of any threats.

The overall atmosphere is of people trying to overcome tragic events from their lives, to forgive themselves and forgive each other. There is also a bit of satisfaction in taking a tiny sip of revenge before forgiveness.

The love story is wonderful and peppered with “is s/he just acting or is this real?” It is a rather chaste novel for those looking for that sort of information. I really enjoyed it for its humor and ability to grab all my emotions.

I received an advance copy of the book, read it and this is my voluntary review.

I love this book and the excellent banter between the two main characters has a lot to do with that. This is a fun and compulsively readable romance between a petite female bodyguard named Hannah whose mother has recently died and Jack, a tall, Hollywood heartthrob who may have a stalker and who definitely has some lingering baggage from the death of his brother. The two end up in a fake relationship situation (which is a trope that sometimes doesn't work for me, but here the reason for it is mostly justified) and so spend a lot of time getting to know each other.

Now, I like Katherine Center's books but I do not care for famous people romances and the female character getting swept into a fairy tale. I enjoyed this one because that isn't what happens. It doesn't take place in Hollywood — it's set in Houston and on a nearby ranch — and both characters felt like real people with insecurities and emotional scars. Of course, it's great to see a woman in the role of a bodyguard, especially since she's not a muscular bouncer type (but she can flip a 6'3" man and has excellent aim), but I also loved the found family aspects of the story, the fun twists, and the way Hannah and Jack get to know each other which ends up bringing them both to a better place emotionally.

I did have to suspend belief a few times — particularly when Hannah is scared of a cow. It didn't exactly match up with her overall training as a professional intelligence type person, but it was funny, so ok. I also liked that this was a closed door romance and was focused more on the two getting to know each other (although Hannah definitely spends plenty of time trying not to get sucked into the orbit of the handsomeness of her client) than tingling in the nether regions.

I've enjoyed all of Katherine Center's books that I've read so far, and this was no exception. This book was slightly different from her others in that it was a bit more of a rom-com than her usual woman's fiction/ romance style. However, I always appreciate her writing, her strong female characters, and the emotion and hardship her characters have to overcome, which adds a good deal of depth. The Bodyguard was a cute story and I enjoyed the plot and characters overall, This was a good, quick rom-com, that didn't make me cringe, like some do. I didn't find it ovely funny though.

I love Katherine Center books, they just have the perfect amount of romance and life lessons with a dash of sugar. The Bodyguard did not disappoint. I was laughing and enjoying every moment of Jack and Hannah.

Now what would make it better? If it was made into a movie. Hello Netflix! Here’s your next hit.


Thank you St. Martin Press for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.