Another great Katherine Center romance. I finished it in one delightful sitting. Bodyguard Hannah loses her mother and her boyfriend, one right after another. Her next assignment after unimaginable heartbreak is guarding reclusive Hollywood heartthrob Jack Stapleton from a minor stalker. To avoid worrying his family, Hannah pretends to be Jack’s girlfriend. You can see where this is going.
Romance novels have a formula, and this one does not stray. However, the loveably real characters elevated the story beyond the formula. If you’ve enjoyed Center’s other work, this one is for you.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a enjoyable contemporary romance that is another great addition to by one of my favorite authors.

I have enjoyed several books by Ms. Center in the past, and this is a nice addition to her portfolio.

We have Hannah Brooks (the bodyguard) and Jack Stapleton (the client) that come together as part of a business proposition/pretend relationship. Both have their respective hang ups, negative past experiences, and are questioning where they are in life at this moment. However, this business partner turn friends turn romance, is a positive and uplifting transition. Sometimes these concepts work, and sometimes they don’t…and I feel that this one definitely does.

I enjoyed the changes within the main characters, and the blossoming romance with some of the obstacles, twists, and turns, made for an enjoyable read.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and St. Martin’s Press for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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