The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a heartwarming book that has lots of humour and a great message. If you enjoy a fake dating trope, then this book is definitely one to add to your list. It is jam-packed with enjoyable characters and warm fuzzies.
Title: The BodyguardAuthor: Katherine Center
Also by this author: What You Wish For
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Genres: Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
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She’s got his back.
Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker.He’s got her heart.
Jack Stapleton’s a household name—captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid.They’ve got a secret.
When Jack’s mom gets sick, he comes home to the family’s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn’t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah—against her will and her better judgment—finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend as a cover. Even though her ex, like a jerk, says no one will believe it.What could possibly go wrong???
Hannah hardly believes it, herself. But the more time she spends with Jack, the more real it all starts to seem. And there lies the heartbreak. Because it’s easy for Hannah to protect Jack. But protecting her own, long-neglected heart? That’s the hardest thing she’s ever done.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Book Review: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Books that are upbeat fun to read have been the ones that I veer towards these days, and Katherine Center has knack for writing laugh out loud stories. Even thought this book has an emotional aspect to it, the plot has a positive style that really balances things out nicely. The banter between Hannah and Jack is just perfect and provides most of the funny elements in the book.
❀ Unique Main Character
Hannah’s character is really unique, and I don’t think that I have read about a female bodyguard before. She is a strong and resilient character who is getting over a recent breakup and coming to terms with the death of her estranged mother. Jack, on the other hand, is an interesting and enjoyable character that has a lot of issues that he is struggling with since the death of his younger brother. These two characters work really well together and I really enjoyed watching them fall for each other.
❀ Strong Family Theme
Another wonderful aspect of this book is the strong family theme that resonates throughout. Jack’s family is really close and they seem to easily adopt Hannah right into their world, which is sweet and lovely to read about. The way this family rallies around one another makes for a heart-warming story.
❀ Will Leave a Smile on Your Face
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a perfect read if you enjoy a fake dating story that will leave you with a smile on your face. The characters are enjoyable and the theme of family makes it a heartening read. I look forward to reading the author’s next book.
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I love this review! You spotlighted the things I loved about this book. Great review.
Thanks! It was such a fantastic story!
Great review, Lori! I don’t think I’ve heard about a female bodyguard in contemporary romance either so that aspect on its own has me interested already. And I do enjoy fake dating a lot!
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There is a lot to enjoy about this one! I highly recommend it!
The family theme was probably my favorite part of this story. I adored Jack’s family, but the found family assembled for Hannah was equally as wonderful
I love a good family themed story, too!
It looks like a good read.
Sounds like a lovely story. Thanks for the review.
The Bodyguard sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing your review!
interesting premise
This sounds very good
I could use a book with some warm fuzzies. Looks good to me.
This sounds like a great story!
I read this one back when it came out and really enjoyed it same as you! Great review!
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This sounds very interesting. I will read this!