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The Bodyguard

Katherine Center

Start date: September 5, 2022

Finish date: October 12, 2022

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Mar 24, 2023 Piper Collins 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 ...more

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Feb 06, 2023 Jessica Braun Gervais rated it liked it

The Bodyguard was my first Katherine Center book, and I'll definitely be reading more from her!

Hannah is an Executive Protection Agent hired to protect celebrity Jack Stapleton while he's home visiting his family in Texas. Jack's mom is sick, and he doesn't want to add additional stress to her life while he's visiting by explaining that Jack needs a bodyguard to protect him from a stalker, so he asks Hannah to be his pretend girlfriend. Of course, the more time Hannah and Jack play pretend, the ...more

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Feb 19, 2023 JGlash rated it really liked it

4.5⭐️
This was a sweet one. I laughed, I cried. I saw it all play out in my head like clunkier, sweeter Mr. And Mrs Smith. Surprisingly, no spice.

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Aug 06, 2022 Laura Carter | Those Book Besties rated it it was amazing

Hannah Brooks looks more like a Kindergarten teacher than someone who could kill you with a wine opener or a ball point pen. But in truth, she’s an executive protection absent - aka a bodyguard and she was just hired to protect superstar Jack Stapleton. After a family tragedy, Jack has stayed out of the public eye but needs to resurface when his Mom becomes ill. Can Hannah keep their relationship professional or does she fall for his handsome ways?

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Aug 10, 2022 Jennie Winters 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

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Jan 05, 2023 Katie Conklin rated it really liked it

Super cute! Actually I’d give it about a 4.2 stars (but that’s not an option).

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Feb 04, 2023 Cozy Taurus rated it really liked it

My Grade B-

The Good and the not so Good:
-The chemistry was on point, but could have used more kissing. I wasn't expecting a full on sex scene, but the book needed more spice.
-I was hoping that there was going to be more threats for her to protect Jake from. The book needed more action.
-I loved Jakes parents! Especially the mom!

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