Katherine Center's The Bodyguard is the next in a successful line of books I've enjoyed from Center. Her books always make the characters jump off the page and you immediately get drawn into the story. If you are a fan of Center you'll enjoy The Bodyguard.

Hannah is a bodyguard, or a protection agent, who recently had a hard time with the passing of a family member and a break up and betrayal. Despite all this, all Hannah can focus on is work and a possible upcoming promotion which she must win against her rival by keeping her boss happy. The way to keep her boss happy involves being the bodyguard for famous actor Jack Stapleton. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Jacks family at the moment, a bodyguard seems to intense, forcing Hannah to act as a less threatening fake girlfriend instead.

I’ve loved all of Center’s last three books, but this is my new favourite. I loved this story. I found it a lot more light hearted than Center’s other stories, with a comedic twist which kept me laughing. There were difficult topics in the story, but it was presented lightly but enough without overtaking the story. I love the relationship between Jack and Hannah and the slow build. If anything I wish it was longer! But their progression was written perfectly. I loved the ending as well, not some huge situation but something different, although a bit random, and rushed. I do wish the ending wasn’t as rushed. So glad I got to read this one! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

Katherine Center is one of my favorites writers, even though this wasn't my favorite books by her, I still can't wait for her next one.
I thought the book was a little "cliche" not realistic, Jack is a famous actor that suddenly is in love with Hannah, Ryan is the "bad ex", I read this plot several times already. Because I loved the author's previous books I am giving 3,5 starts for this one,

I absolutely Loved this book from start to finish! Top read of 2021!!! Jack is my new book boyfriend and I loved Hannah! This book has put me in a total book hangover! The storyline is perfectly done!

SYNOPSIS: Hannah is a bodyguard who is hired to protect superstar actor, Jack Stapleton.

REVIEW: First, I must say that Katherine Center is my all-time favorite romance author. I have never read a book from her that I didn't absolutely love, and this was no exception. I read this beauty of a romance in less than 24 hours because I simply could not put it down - it was that good.

Center has a way to make you fall in love with characters and their story regardless of steam, which is I feel is very popular right now, and something I often want in a romance, but with her books, it's simply not even necessary to include. In the Bodyguard, she created such a fun, unique, plot, with Hannah, a woman who does not give the appearance of a bodyguard with a complicated past tasked with protecting the ultra famous, sexy actor Jack, who has a few issues of his own, and it was pure magic. I'm sure you can tell where the story is going to go, but the journey to get there was enthralling, and I loved every minute of it.

There was past relationship drama, dangerous scenarios, heartwarming family situations, and of course, romance.

My only issue was the epilogue - there was a part that I don't feel was necessary/realistic, and a lot of info was packed in there.

Katherine Center will forever be an auto-buy author for me and I encourage everyone to pick this book up regardless if you're a romance reader or not!

VERDICT: 4.5 STARS

SONG REC: (I just had to y'all, it was perfect) "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston

Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy of this one! It hits shelves 7/19, and yes - I would pre-order now!

I absolutely adore Katherine Center's stories. The one is by far my favorite though. The setting is perfect, the characters are instantly loveable. Will totally recommend!

Sometimes you need some fun and romantic fluff and Katherine Center always manages to make me smile. This is like a Hallmark movie but with more depth. I actually care about the characters and they feel real to me. Always love her books and this one didn’t disappoint. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

What a wonderful book! Just loved it! Once I started reading, I finished the next day.

Hannah Brooks loves working and doesn't know how to take a vacation; she is a professional protection agent ... assigned to a dreamy hunk. She is undercover as the girlfriend at the parents ranch for a couple weeks before Thanksgiving ... should be pretty simple ... right?

Such a feel good book with loveable characters. Katherine Center's books are just a perfect. I see this a being on the GoodReads Choice awards for 2022, it will have my vote.

Thank you to NetGalley, Katherine Center the author and St. Martin's Press the publisher for the opportunity to review The Bodyguard in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date is 19 July 2022.

Two of my favorite lines. “A naked horse.” And …. “You want to draw a mustache on me?”

Its a nice change to have a clean romance that checks all the right boxes and leave you feeling satisfied at the end. This book does just that. A mix between Miss Congeniality and A Walk in the Clouds, there is nothing about this book that I hated.

The characters were enjoyable and believable. Hannah is a spunky and almost terrifying bodyguard that can take down a man with the flick of her wrists. Where as Jack is a movie star struggling with family loss and dealing with the ever onslaught of media coverage. In a strange turn of events, Hannah is forced to portray Jack's girlfriend in order to protect him. Many heart wrenching and back story driven things keep the characters moving forward.

As far as the story goes, it was a ride to remember. There was never a dull moment, but I also didn't feel overwhelmed with too much story. Even at the end, I wanted to slap Jack until I realized what was going on. That man is full of surprises.

This was a great read that kept me entertained. Another wonderful book from Katherine Center.

My review will be live on my blog Book Confessions on 12-17-21.

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Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the #AdvancedReviewCopy

Release Date: July 2022

Hannah might not look tough, but she is a bodyguard who protects famous and rich people and she does it well. She's one of the best at her company. When Hannah's shitty boyfriend dumps her the day after her mum's funeral, she is devastated. So when she's assigned a job to protect the gorgeous, famous actor, Jack Stapleton, she reluctantly agrees. It's not the job she wants, but it's a job nonetheless. Hannah is always in control, in charge, and aware of everything. She's prepared to protective Jack with all she has. But after being forced into a fake relationship with him, what she's not prepared for is protecting her heart.

I LOVED this one so much! What a pleasure it was to read!

I could have read this in one sitting if I had that much time. It was that good and that engaging. I loved Hannah's character. She's funny without trying, can kick any man's butt, and she's not full of herself. Jack was just adorable, looking for her lost necklace, and giving her piggybacks to save her bare ankles from snake bites. The two of them together made my heart melt. I think those two are my new favourite fictional couple.

I've loved all of @Katherinecentre books that I've read. And I'm making it my mission of 2022 to read them all.

This is a fast, easy, feelgood read!

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I AM a sucker for a grumpy sunshine bodyguard romance, and this book delivers everything I love about the trope, plus it's a fun role-reversal with Hannah, the protagonist as the serious bodyguard protecting the movie star love interest. And speaking of the love interest, I adored him! Jack Stapleton, A-list movie star, is delightful-- approachable and endearing, with complex family dynamics, barely-buried past trauma, and a great sense of humor, and just the right amount of charm. I really enjoyed their banter and how their relationship unfolds, and I was rooting for them all the way. If you're looking for a fun read with plenty of humor and excitement, this is one you'll really enjoy! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins for the ARC!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Carter is just what I needed on my reader!!! This is a hilarious, heartfelt twist on the typical male-as-protector trope. And I FLOVED it!! Hannah and Jack definitely rescued each other, and their wonderfully messy romance was an absolute joy to witness. Highly recommend!!

So good! I devoured The Bodyguard in one day and couldn’t get enough of it! I think I fell in love with Jack just as quickly as Hannah did.! I loved the humor between them and how they dealt with difficult situations that happen to many of us.

This will go down as one of my favorites of 2022!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review..

Publishes 19 July 2022.

I excitingly looked forward to reading this advanced review copy of Katherine Center’s latest novel, The Bodyguard. I am happy to say, I was surprised, but not disappointed. The Bodyguard has a bit of a different vibe than most of Center’s previous novels. Regardless, The Bodyguard is a fun and engaging read. Part serious bodyguard material and part sweet budding romance, The Bodyguard drew me in and held my interest from beginning to end.

Jack, a handsome and hunky movie star is being stalked by an over-zealous fan. Enter Hannah Brooks, a lady bodyguard. Hannah has been assigned by the protection agency to protect Jack from the stalker. Jack is amused to meet his bodyguard. He cannot help but laugh as Hannah is tiny compared to himself. After all, Jack starred as the “Destroyer” in his most recent movie. Jack wonders how on earth such a tiny little bodyguard could possibly protect him.

I found the story of Jack and Hannah fun and engaging. Katherine Center has her own unique style of immersing readers in her never-fail enchanting romance stories.

This was an adorable book. It might even be my favorite of Katherine Centers. Hannah is supposed to be Jacks bodyguard, and soon turns into his “pretend” girlfriend when they go to Texas to take care of Jacks mom. Once they arrive in Texas, I couldn’t put this book down and ended up finishing it in one night! So good!

Typically, romances don't keep me up reading through the night. I mean, we know how they are going to end, right?

But, I could not put The Bodyguard down. A female bodyguard with a male love interest? Perfection. Definitely add this book to your list of things to read.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Cute story, quick read. I thought that her other books were better and deeper. More substance to it. This one i would catagorize as a light beach read. Still good. I found it predictable.

Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin's press for this ARC. I enjoyed it.

I've read three books by Katherine Center prior to reading The Bodyguard and all three of those were highly emotional women's fiction/romance reads. I had in my head that this was going to be the same type of read until I read some reviews for it. Those reviews mentioned this was a romantic comedy. That surprised me but gave me the push to read it sooner than later. I'm so glad I did!

The Bodyguard was a pleasure to read. It started out a little sad with the state of Hannah's life, but quickly morphed into a story filled with many laugh out loud moments. Hannah was awkward in the best way. She might not have had the best self-confidence, but she was a good person. It was cool that Hannah got to be the kick butt bodyguard in this book, while Jack was the one being protected. I loved how she made Jack laugh and all the things that happened when they spent time together.  The way they met to their roommate status to friendship to maybe more was so much fun. I loved how they interacted and reacted to each other. I especially enjoyed their moments on Jack's parent's farm. Honestly, there wasn't anything I didn't love about this book. It warmed me heart in the best way. It's perfect if you're looking for a romance that's going to leave a smile on your face.

I really enjoyed this book. It has a little bit of everything....romance, comedy, drama, mystery, etc. While the ending was predictable, it was a fun journey getting there. I recommend it if you're looking for something quick and easy.

Okay this was the cutest! I absolutely adore Katharine Center and immediately requested this galley when I saw it. This was the feel good romance that I so desperately needed. I love that we got to see another female in a male dominated profession and that every single character was so well fleshed out. Seriously, who doesn't love a good fake dating trope with a swoon-worthy man.