I really enjoyed this humorous romantic comedy featuring Hannah, a bodyguard, and her latest client, a famous very handsome actor, Jack. This author was new to me but I will definitely start reading other books she writes. Recommended.

So I liked this one a lot. It was super fun and cute. The twist at the end was great and really shocked me for a moment. I just wish it had had a teeny bit of spice to it.

I loved this story. The banter and humor were exactly what I needed when I picked it up. Was it far fetched? Sure! Was the chemistry sizzling? Yep! Were the characters adorable? Absolutely. I would definitely recommend this book to someone looking for a sweet story with laughs and heart. Really Really loved it!

I enjoy Katherine Center's books quite a lot. She is an auto read author for me. This book was no exception. It was fun, and I liked how the relationship developed between the characters. Her female characters are always well thought out and strong women. The fake dating trope is always fun. Overall, a fun romance!

This was a lighthearted delight of a book. The premise sounded very unlikely, but surprisingly, when you start reading, it works and you can actually believe it. I loved the banter, the giggles, the fun of it.

Here's a quote from the scene where our pretend girlfriend meets Jack's parents for the first time:

Jack turned then and gave me the dreamiest, most lovestruck look I'd ever seen. ... "I saw that feisty, stumpy little lady climb out of her Land Rover with five hundred cameras, and I just knew."
I frowned. "Did you just call me 'stumpy'?"
"In a good way, Stumps," Jack said.
I narrowed my eyes at him.
"In a loveable way," Jack insisted. "In an adorable, irresistible, how-can-I-get-this-little-lady-trapped-in-my-mountain-cabin way." Then he turned to his parents, grabbed me in a headlock that messed up my already messy bun, and said, "Look how cute she is."
"I am not stumpy," I said helplessly.
But Jack's mother was totally on board.

Katherine Center never disappoints! Five feel-good stars! Thanks to Netgalley for my free copy of the book.

Center as always does not disappoint. The bodyguard is a well written novel about Hannah, the one you would never suspect to be a bodyguard who could disarm and stop anyone who comes toward her charge. She is charged with protecting is a celebrity who has recently fallen off the grid due to personal tragedy, and needs to keep his location undercover as he visits his sick mother and not wanting her to discover he has a deadly stalker. The best way to go about this is to pretend hannah is his girlfriend. When sparks fly they can't deny their connection and Hannah is put to the test.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is one of the best fun romances I’ve read this year. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but it is certainly not the last. This book is funny, unconventional, and full of heart. It was well plotted and the characters come alive. I highly recommend it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I don't believe I've ever given a Katherine Center book less than five stars, and The Bodyguard was no less.

It was everything I expect out of her stories, sweet yet quirky, slow burn yet fulfilling and most of all emotionally intelligent and focusing on realistic positivity. The laughter was there, so were the tears, and OMG that kissing scene - just perfect. I agree there are a few unrealistic parts, but guys, it's fiction, it's supposed to make you feel good, so I have no complaints.

I can't wait for her next book to come out, and meanwhile I'll go reread her backlist.

Is there anything Katherine Center can't do?

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the copy to review

A romcom at its finest. Center taps into eccentric characters, fun dysfunctional workers, love, family, and just an all around feel good book.
The characters are exceedingly witty and likeable, while the plot wasn't over the top or "cheesy", as some romcoms tend to be. Witty and smart banter kept me laughing and turning pages day in and out.

Loved this story!

I'm torn between giving this 2 or 3 stars.. This was pretty much just ok but i'd recommend it if you're looking for something to kill time and liked the premise..

The Bodyguard is a completely charming romantic comedy that I can absolutely see as a future movie. Hannah is a badass bodyguard who lives to protect others and Jack, a famous, handsome actor, is her latest client. In The Bodyguard Hannah must balance her professionalism in her field, needs of her client, and wants of her heart. It's such a sweet, entertaining read that it makes me sad I finished it so quickly.

The chokehold that this story has on me. The Bodyguard had me laughing out loud from the first chapter! Our introduction to Hannah Brooks captivated me and I wanted to know more about her. It was clear that she was a complicated character and I loved the growth that we see throughout the story. And of course, I'm a big fan of Jack. The fake-dating trope is one of my favorites and this one did not disappoint!
A great mix of emotion, romance, and humor, this was a wonderful read!

I love that I always get what I expect from Katherine Center! I'm still a big fan and I enjoy her rom/coms for light-hearted and easy read.

I have finally read all of Katherine’s books. This book was amazing, in giving you all those amazing feelings you get from reading about well thought out characters..

Absolute must read!!

What a job to be a bodyguard for a famous hunk. She doesn’t look like one so most don’t believe her. She just came of a relationship and doesn’t want another one. But she meets a family she adores and it wears her down. Fun story with plenty of laughs.

I loved this book. I read this one at the right time. I needed a sweet romance, and I got one. Hannah is a plain girl working as a bodyguard for a protection agency. Think Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality. The book opens with Hannah being at rock bottom since her mother has just died and her boyfriend has just broken up with her. To make things worse, he works with her too. Things seem to get worse when her boss assigns her to act as a love interest to be a the bodyguard for a gorgeous movie star that is coming into town to be with his mother. Hannah is the least likely love interest in the agency to be matched with Jack Stapleton, the movie star. But, she does it anyway because she wants the promotion he is offering. What follows is a great romance. Thank you Katherine Center!

I loved how this turned gender expectations on its head with HER being HIS bodyguard. I thought it was cleverly written and I absolutely loved it.

Thank you to the publisher for an early release copy of The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. I was hesitant to pick this one up for some reason -- I've loved everything I've read by this author so I'm not sure why. It only took a few pages for me to kick myself that I hadn't read this earlier. This was a great easy read that kept me reading until I finished it. The premise seems familiar, but I guarantee you that the author makes it her own. Katherine Center does a wonderful job in building the 2 main characters so that you really see them. I highly recommend this book!!

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I recommend sunflowers and The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. Her books really do make me smile. This author’s style just fits me. I look forward to her books because I know I will be entertained with a good story and characters that feel real to me.
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I loved that the bodyguard/ personal protection agent is a woman, and she has been assigned to keep a male movie star safe. And she hates the assignment. Plus, as a city girl who loves to travel, being stuck on a Texas ranch is the last place she wants to be. This was a great premise for a workplace/close proximity romance.
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Is this a deep novel that makes you question everything and brings out all the emotions? No, but it made me smile and even laugh a couple of times. That is exactly what I needed this week.

This was a summer read that will really make your life easier, and more enjoyable. The bodyguard is a book that will not make you feel bad, or will not make you feel any angst. If you're looking for a light read that will keep your smile popping at all times this is the perfect book for you.

Hanna wasn't your typical woman walking to buy groceries or picking up the kids Hannah was a character that looks like every woman walking in the middle of downtown and you won't even imagine she could kill you in a second.

Hanna works for a very private security agency, where she is working with people that she thought were close to her or even love her but she soon will find that this is not the case making her take a decision that will put some distance between these people and won't hurt her more than her heart could ever handle.

Jack is a very famous man that needs to be taken care of as he is having some problems with a fan that is not willing to let things go and give jack his own private space.

Hanna has a new job and a new person to protect, even if that means lying to his parents and pretending to be someone that she is not.

Hanna and Jack's story has a lot of great situations that will keep you very hooked to your place and will want to keep reading and going until the end.

this was a great surprise and a very enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced copy of The Bodyguard in exchange for an honest review.