Thank you Netgalley for the e-ARC of this title. I enjoyed reading this title. Would recommend for my library.

In "The Bodyguard," Katherine Center once again showcases her exceptional storytelling skills, drawing readers in with her well-crafted characters and engaging plot. The novel follows the story of a Hannah Brooks, an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"). Her job? Protect actor Jack Stapleton at all costs.

What I loved most about "The Bodyguard" was how it combined elements of romance, suspense, and personal growth in a seamless and satisfying way. The characters were relatable and well-developed, with complex personalities and backstories that made them feel like real people. I found myself rooting for them and invested in their journey, which kept me turning the pages until the very end. Speaking of the end... WOW!

Overall, I would highly recommend "The Bodyguard" to anyone looking for a captivating and heartwarming read. Katherine Center is truly a talented author, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. And if you loved "Things You Save in a Fire," I'm sure you'll find "The Bodyguard" to be just as enjoyable, if not more so!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a great book! Fun story! Witty dialogue! Very enjoyable book! I love a book that makes me smile!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is available tomorrow! This romance has movie stars, fake dating, and lots of emotions. I loved it.

Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for allowing me to read this one early!

CW include off page death of a family member and troubled childhood, as well as an ill family member on page and some gun violence near the end.

I described The Bodyguard as a combination of Katherine Center’s last two books. Lots of heart and emotion as well as the strong “I don’t need anyone” female MC in a typically male job. I thought there was a lot of tough scenes and things the characters were working on but none of them felt overly heavy and I did think there was a lot of humour in the mix too.

Overall a fantastic summer romance!

A Katherine Center has not disappointed me yet. I have been on a spy fiction kick and although this would probably be considered a romantic comedy, it has a touch of thriller and spy elements. Mostly this is an entertaining book with cute comedy, cozy settings, and a fun-to-watch romance. This was a perfect book for my mood. I gave it 5 stars because it was the perfect read for me. It is a fairly tame romance with just a few swears and the steamy scenes are very subtle.

Hannah is a bodyguard and accepts jobs all over the world. She doesn't look tough and isn't big but she has the skills to get the job done. The job she is assigned is fairly easy. She is protecting a movie star from a social media stalker by pretending to be his girlfriend. This setup is begging for a romance to start!

This was such a fun book by Katherine Center! I love how she puts her female characters in untraditional roles like firefighters and as in The Bodyguard, a bodyguard! Hannah was a strong lead and took her newest client, superstar actor Jack Stapleton, in stride. This book delivered some of my favourite romance tropes, forced proximity and fake dating! Hannah embarks on a facade to be Jack's girlfriend at his family's ranch in order to better protect him. The power dynamic between these two was so refreshing and their chemistry was a nice slow burn. They each began to let their walls own and let the other in Family was a large theme in this book when it came to the Stapleton's. I flew through this book and there were some funny comedic moments as well. Another charming and enjoyable read by Katherine Center.

This was some bookstagrammer’s favorite books of the year and, while I enjoyed it, it wasn’t my favorite. The characters were likable and I liked that it was set in my hometown. I would have like a little more chemistry between the two main characters! Overall a 3/5!

This is one of my favorites from Katherine Center! The characters were so likeable, and the story was just a gem. I really loved it!

Sorry, I am trying to clean up my netgalley and clear some old books. I loved this book and currently reading her newest.

Katherine Center has done it again! This was such a fun form of escapism to read. I loved the main female character being a badass bodyguard and the lead male character being a movie star. I loved reading the setting of the Texas cattle ranch and the interactions with the star's family. The way Katherine Center writes her characters is just delightful.

Honestly until the last third this book was hovering around 3 stars - it was good, but not "Katherine Center good." And then the stalker zeroed in on Hannah and all bets were off. I ended up zooming through the rest of this book at breakneck speed and loved every word (the sentence "her boobs were....boobier" made me laugh out loud for a solid thirty seconds, AT LEAST). In short, this one needs some time to take off but please, please give it the time it needs! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This was a cute story but definitely not one of my favorites of Katherine Center's books. It was entertaining but I just didn't love it. Three solid stars for me.

Just when I think I've found my new favorite Katherine Center book, she writes an even better one - and The Bodyguard is my new favorite. There was fake dating and forced proximity - it was delightful to read about the lines between Jack and Hannah's fake relationship blurring with their real one. Their chemistry? Excellent. You just can't help but root for them - even when they were both confused about each other. There was also a fair amount of family drama - there was tension in Jack's family, and Hannah's work family was messy as hell - but all the side characters really added to the fun of the story. This book was sweet, swoony, funny and a delight to read. I need a movie adaptation of this one ASAP.

Fun, entertaining, and completely unrealistic, The Bodyguard is a great romantic comedy nevertheless. Hannah Brooks is an Executive Protection Agent, a bodyguard, hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from a seemingly benign stalker. Having just suffered a big personal loss, Hannah tries to throw herself into her job. When Jack and his family turn out not to be what she expects, will Hannah be able to remain professional?

Romantic comedies are not my thing, but Katherine Center's books are always refreshing to read. Not particularly realistic but completely enjoyable, the stories are mind candy. I like the humor and the snark that are typical character traits for her leading ladies and men. I remember laughing out loud on an airplane while reading one of the previous novels. Readers looking for serious fiction should look elsewhere, as The Bodyguard is perfect to read at the beach, while waiting for a friend, or just a relaxing day at home.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Bodyguard by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this book was entirely my own.

Hannah doesn’t look like what most people think of as a bodyguard. But she is good at her job, even if she lets her job avoid l thinking about her life. When her new assignment is in Houston guarding a movie star, Jack, she isn’t sure she can handle it. ARC from NetGalley.

This was excellent! I loved this book so much, it was such a fun summer read. I liked this SO much more than Katherine Center's last book, so happy to see that she's back!

I don't read too many romcoms, by I have always enjoyed Katherine Center's light-hearted writing, fast-paced plots, and swoon-worthy leads. This may even be my favorite of hers?!? Hannah and Jack were perfect together and I like the swapped role of a female bodyguard who can take control- though I will say it seemed Jack was rescuing her quite a bit and there were a few places in the plot where she broke down/whined pretty quickly compared to her "I can handle anything" persona. Jack was amazing as the love interest. I loved how down-to-earth he seemed, his humor, and how genuine he was. This was a nice slow-burn romance with banter and, while lacking in spice, had me smiling and happy following Hannah and Jack as the deal with a crazed stalker, family drama, and crazy exs.

A bodyguard romance, except SHE is the bodyguard and can 110% take down the MMC.

Look, I’m absolutely here for the female empowerment in books and movies, but is it too much to ask that women can be strong without only possessing traditional male traits? This book managed to provide a strong female character who is sensitive, feminine, and badass. *swoon*

I literally could not put this book down. 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s sweet, adorable, funny, and heartfelt. I didn’t want it to end and immediately started reading another book by the author 🥰

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This book is the perfect romance novel! Though it was different than her earlier novels, the amazing writing is still there. Where her other novels focused on different prominent themes this novel was simple and sweet and the perfect summer read. I loved the twists and turns and the unexpected ending!

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Katherine Center is back! Her previous book fell flat for me so I was a little apprehensive to read this one. I am happy to report that it was delightful! The bright cover is an excellent indicator of the story lifting your spirits. I loved the storyline of the tiny woman protecting the big star! Being from Texas, I am also biased in loving the setting! It was a sweet, fun read that hit the spot! I can easily see this being made into a Netflix movie! When you need an escape from reality, this is the perfect book! I highly recommend it! I give it only 4 stars because you knew how it was going to end. Rarely do I rate 5 stars for any book that you know how it will end. If I had the option, I'd bump it up to 4.5 stars. So good!