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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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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.

Another wonderful love story by Katherine Center! Loved the strong female lead character. This one needs a sequel!

I typically do not enjoy books where there is a "rockstar/actor" falls in love with a "normal" person trope. But gosh darn it I LOVED THIS ONE so much! Katherine Center is just mesmerizing with her writing and skills. This one drew me in and I couldn't put it down. I needed more of Hannah and Jack. Super sweet, swoony moments, laugh out loud funny, closed door romance - highly recommend this one!

Hannah Brooks is a personal protection agent and she gets assigned to protect mega-movie star Jack Stapleton. Reeling from the death of her mother, a break up and a betrayal from friend, Hannah undertakes a job like no other. Was it predictable? Yes. Did I keep reading? Yes. Did I enjoy it? YES!

Katherine Center has a fantastic way to weaving a story that's full of personality, humor, and emotion. Her characters are always a hit with me, as they are relatable in one way or another. "The Bodyguard" is full of healing, love, and kindness - something we all need a little more of in 2021.
Hannah Brooks is such an unique character: she's a total badass, broken in ways she doesn't exactly know how to fix, and is looking for her place to fit in this world since her mother's death. When her work assignment lands her protecting a Hollywood movie star, her life is turned inside out. Jack Stapleton isn't what you expect from a movie star and his character ARC is beautiful to witness. Both Jack and Hannah's friendship turns into a beautiful second chance for both of them. Honorable mention to Jack's mother, Connie. I loved her so so much, she brought me to tears many times.
Center is such a wonderful writer. I am always so eager to get my hands on her work.

I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I laughed. I cried. I didn’t want it to end. I just loved that Hannah was a little woman, but she was a badass bodyguard.

Hannah is a bodyguard assigned to protect world famous movie star Jack Stapleton. When Jack asks how a short, petite woman can protect him she demonstrates by taking him down on the pavement before he can blink. It’s nice having a strong kick ass female character who is vulnerable at the same time.
Hands down now one of my top three favorite romance novels. It’s a funny, sweet and steamy love story before there's sex, or even a single kiss. The dialogue is the foreplay. You can “ hear” them falling in love with each other. I found myself rereading the dialogue between Hannah and Jack aloud just to hear it again, which I never do, The dialogue alone is worth the read.
I had a few issues with the ending but nothing that mars the perfection of this wonderful and delightful book. Another hit from Katherine Center!

This novel follows bodyguard Hannah following a toxic breakup with a work colleague as she is assigned to superstar Jack Stapleton. It is classic Katherine Center in terms of delightful characters and a sweet (albeit not quite believeable) plot. I enjoyed the story but wasn’t quite as attached to the characters as I have been with Center’s novels in the past.