What a fun book! I loved the narrations and and the unique-ish storyline. Books that feature famous or rich love interests are always extra enjoyable, even if you do have to suspend reality a little bit while listening!

I did find some parts to be a little cheesy and the last suspenseful scene was way over the top, but a very easy book to listen to and overall very enjoyable!

4/5 stars

A compelling and sweet story. This story was raw at times, but overall a sweet story. I enjoyed the dynamic between the two main characters, especially the part where the bodyguard, Hannah, uses some of her moves on Jack. The ending was a twist that I did not see coming!
The audiobook was very well done!

This was my first Katherine Center book and I really enjoyed it. I love a celebrity/bodyguard and grumpy/sunshine romances and the author delivered on those tropes with a fresh twist. I definitely recommend this book!

Katherine Center has a brilliant way of making her characters comically vulnerable. This book was emotional, heartwarming, and just fun. A lovely escape book. Everyone needs those from time to time.

Catherine Center does it again with The Bodyguard.
I absolutely love that the bodyguard is a woman watching after a male celebrity.

This was so cute, heartwarming, funny and so much more.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book from Katherine Center and I seemed to have forgotten how fun they are?

This one was so enjoyable from the beginning, but I must say, while it really did start off STRONG, the end…left a little to be desired.

I kind of had to suspend disbelief a bit there, and some of it was a little preachy, but overall, I just leaned into the story and the characters and enjoyed it well enough!

Also, the audio was superb!

Hannah Brooks is a bodyguard (which is unique), because I never expected this. Her life is going well until they go wrong.

When she owes her mum, her boyfriend dumps her, and because of grief she’s taken off jobs. Then she gets on a case where she has to pretend to be a client’s girlfriend — and things take a more cliche turn.

I’d have loved to enjoy it, but given that the only unique thing about the story was her being the bodyguard, nothing else struck me.

This book was often too far-fetched and unbelievable, even for my romance novel loving self. I also didn't love that the main character addressed the reader so often. However, this was still pretty cute and fun. I think me picturing Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch as the leads added to my enjoyment. The audiobook was also fun to listen to while I was at work and made my day fly by. Will I remember this book in a few months though? Who's to say.

I loved this book! I initially read it in paperback and did an audio re-read. The narrator was excellent and the story was too. I was hooked from the beginning and can't wait for more from this author.

A pretend girlfriend, amiss returning to yiour hometown to tend to your mother, what could go wrong? This was the perfect audiobook; I feel in love with the characters.

This was such a fun, sweet book! I enjoyed the female bodyguard lead, a twist on the usual assumption of a body guard. There were so many laughing moments while I was listening.

Once again, Ms. Center has created a delightful world full of great characters, fun and interesting situations, and the right amount of chemistry to keep the reader turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed the tension, sexual and otherwise, between Hannah and Jack and I was totally immersed in their drama.

The Bodyguard is a book you can lose yourself in to escape the real world for a bit. I loved it as I have loved all of Ms. Center's books. And now... I have to wait for her next one. That is always so hard. But seriously, I know you will love this book too!

Another Katherine Center winner. When the world is getting too heavy, I love to lighten things up with lighter reads. This was just perfect for Spring.

The main characters, Hannah and Jack, are both likeable and well-developed. Their energy is so much fun. Serious backstories do exist, and these lend credibility to the characters in an otherwise preposterous setting. Strong secondary characters make this story even better. You will love Jack's family, And hate Hannah's friends. This would make a great Netflix miniseries!

The audiobook was very well done. I flew through it in a day. Highly recommend for those looking for a lighter, heartwarming read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC

I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book when I got it, but I really enjoyed it. I liked that the protagonist is a woman who can fully handle herself in all regards. The length was a bit shorter than I would've liked, just so we would've had more time for character/relationship development. However, even though it was a bit short, Center's writing and plot kept me very engaged and constantly turning the page.

If you are looking for a relatively short bit of rom-com fun then you will likely enjoy this quite a bit. The audiobook version was quite nice too.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4.5 stars.

A super cute modern day rom-com. A little late to the game on this one, but I hadn’t been in a rom-com mood for a while. This one has definitely pulled me out of it. Center’s characters and storyline keep you turning page after page. This one 100% reminded me of Miss Congeniality, which I actually loved! A well balanced and well written story & I can’t wait to read and/or listen to more of her books now!

I like that she's the badass women protecting him.

It's fake dating, forced-proximity, and deceptively sweet

Great chicklit and modern romance. I love how the roles are reversed and the body guard is the female character. Narration is spot on. Highly recommended.

Katherine Center is an author I started reading this year and, I've enjoyed everything I've read by her.

The Bodyguard was well done and I was entertained reading it.

Hannah is having a rough go of it. She loves her job but there are some hurdles with her situation. Working with her best friend and boyfriend has its downfall when they betray her. And unfortunately, her mom has passed and Hannah is just wanting to get lost in her job and forget the world around her. That's when her boss gives her the assignment of guarding actor Jack Stapleton. In this role, she'll have to pretend to be his girlfriend.

THE BODYGUARD
● Hannah & Jack Stapleton
● Huston, Texas
● fake dating
● forced proximity
● slow burn
● standalone

**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
Audiobook source: Netgalley
Narrator: Patti Murin
Length: 9H 44M

I didn't know anything about this book or author going in and was surprised to love it. Lovable characters and a little gender role switch made it so fun to read.

I love the Bodyguard. I read it on a trip. I loved how it was such a light read. I'm from Texas myself and with a laid-back lifestyle it's perceived to having a bodyguard at a Texas ranch is just hilarious.!The Bodyguard is a perfect summer read with romance brewing at the beginning to make it more enjoyable.