Katherine Center kills me with every book. One minute I am just bopping along, reading a sweet and fun romance, and then BOOM I am sobbing because I've been smacked in the face with a beautiful and much-needed life lesson. How does she do it every time!??? Reading a KC books is like having the best, soul-filling conversation with your dearest friend.

Special should out to Hannah and Connie, two of the best KC characters ever.

Side note for the editor, there were about 500 too many uses of the expression "Fair enough," but I am sure you caught that already. ;)

This was a fun, easy read. I love this author, and while this isn’t my favorite book of hers, I loved the characters. I found hannah to be so relatable (minus being able to kill someone with a ball point pen, haha). But her self doubt and complicated relationship with her mom made her seem real and I loved her development. While it was semi-predictable, there were some twists and turns I didn’t see coming and made it a great read.

Thank you netgalley and st martins press for this arc and in return i am writing this unbiased review on goodreads and net galley.

Hannah feels like her world is falling apart. She just lost her mother, her boyfriend, and her best friend. She is an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard") and was just assigned to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton.
Jack, is "the sexiest man alive." After the death of his brother, he went into hiding and has been out of the public eye, but that doesn't stop people from stalking him. In order for Hannah to protect Jack, they have to pretend that she is his girlfriend.

The characters are fun, witty, and have heart. They have great chemistry and I enjoyed their banter. I always like a book that can make me laugh. It is a light fun read, and I enjoyed it.

"People we love help teach us who we are."

Thanks, NetGalley for the advance read copy.

I feel like I’ve read this type of story before but usually in reverse. So I absolutely appreciate the person here that’s being protected is the man that the female. Everything that it’s very standard romance story that doesn’t mean that I didn’t route for both characters to get together. I would absolutely recommend this book.

I love Katherine Center! I cannot decide if this is my new favorite story, along with her others How to Walk Away or Things to Save in a Fire.
I just started the book yesterday and read it in one day. I did not know anything about the storyline, so was happily surprised. The Bodyguard storyline went beyond my wildest expectations, it has such a humanly element, and the characters and wit was just incredibly done. All of the heroines in Center’s books have amazing tough jobs in a dominant male field, but the women are not feminists at all, but the most down to earth, strong and most vulnerable, lovable characters which makes it so unique and easy to relate to. The author has such a way with words in describing a scene or even being able to evoke emotion in the reader, as if watching a film. The book makes you feel good about people, such compassion and warmth in the hero and heroine relationship. I have not read such a great novel in such a long time and want to cherish the story, as it was just incredible.

Just to summarize the story s about the main character Hannah who is a top notch bodyguard assigned to the most hottest actor Jack Stapleton. I found it hilarious how the story kept referring him as the Jack Stapleton and would emphasize his handsome status. Despite this being a fiction story it felt so down to earth and real and the story was very engaging and thought provoking makes me want to re read it to digest the deeper things in the story.
This will definitely be added to my collection of books to buy.

Hannah is a an "Executive Protection Agent" and has been given a very atypical assignment. She must pretend to be the girlfriend of the "Sexiest Man Alive", movie star Jack Stapleton. This comes on the heels of her mother's death and a nasty break up, throwing her off her game and forcing her to look deeply at herself.

The Bodyguard is a quick, cutesy and very sweet romance. Katherine Center writes amazing stories and if you're in the mood for love this is a great option.

Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for an advanced copy of The Bodyguard!

3.5 stars, rounded to 4.

Katherine Center has done it again!


Hannah works for an agency that provides security and protection to clients. She is now tasked with protecting Jack Stapleton from a corgi loving stalker. She has to pretend to be his girlfriend.</p>

I loved the Bodyguard! Hannah is a badass. She is fun and witty. She is stubborn. Jack Stapleton sounds like Hollywood's number one man. I loved their back and forth banter, and they had such chemistry. This book made me laugh and it had heart. The supporting characters are great too. Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press.

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.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 7/19/22.