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The Bodyguard
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September 5, 2022
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October 12, 2022
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Piper Collins
Mar 24, 2023 rated it it was amazing
This book was so enjoyable! The dialogue was on point. The characters were lovable. The gender-bent plot was great.

Hannah and Jack slowly fall for each other over the course of the novel; she’s a badass bodyguard that may not have all her ducks in a row when it comes to her personal life, but professionally?—she shines. Jack is an attractive A-list celeb who struggles with his own personal demons, but is damn likable.

I fell for the plot first and foremost, and then the characters. There were b
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Christi
Mar 28, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
This book was just adorable. I raced through it because I was so engrossed from the get go. So glad I quit a not as interesting to me book to start this one.

I enjoyed how it was told first person but from the future looking back on the events. Hannah's tendency to breaking the 4th wall with her snarky observations and inner turmoil and all her quippy notes to self made the story so fun.

I loved the fake relationship trope AND the celebrity / regular person trope. I hope this gets optioned as a
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Jennie Winters
Aug 10, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Hannah is a bodyguard who has had a rough time. Her mother dies and her boyfriend (and work colleague) breaks up with her. She is assigned to guard the famous actor, Jack Stapleton, who has also had a difficult time. He's home to visit his mother, who is about to have cancer surgery. Their first meeting is humorous, as it begins with a misunderstanding. As the two get to know each other better, a respectful and caring bond begins to develop. Although parts of this book were rather predictable as ...more
Rachel
Oct 04, 2022 rated it really liked it
I received an ARC from Netgalley. The copy I actually read was the Hardcover format. It was a light, fun read.
Erin
Aug 16, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Heather
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Ann Marie
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Ashlyn
Apr 16, 2023 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Jessica Mower
Sep 12, 2022 rated it really liked it
Christina Cole
Jul 12, 2022 marked it as to-read
Jess
Aug 14, 2022 rated it liked it
Amber Witt
Jul 30, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Julianne
Aug 10, 2022 rated it it was amazing
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Aug 27, 2022 rated it it was ok
Lena
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Holly
Nov 16, 2022 marked it as to-read
Anastasia
Jan 04, 2023 rated it it was ok
Danijela
Jan 14, 2023 rated it it was amazing
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Holly
Feb 03, 2023 rated it really liked it
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