The Bodyguard

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You know that question that you see ‘What is the last book that kept you up late at night reading?’ THIS. THIS IS THAT BOOK. I have really enjoyed all of Katherine Center’s books that I have previously read. This one is a little different as in it is a bit lighter. There isn’t an underlying heavy topic. This book is like being on vacation with good friends. This book made me smile. This book made me laugh. This book gives my heart a glowy-feeling.” Katherine Center's The Bodyguard is “My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center’s signature heart-tugging depth. I wish I could erase it from my mind just to read it again for the first time. A shot of pure joy.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers Katherine was also featured in the print PW magazine for her talk at the Texas Librarians’ Association’s Evening with the Authors. I’ve heard Katherine Center described as a great gateway to romance. I would agree. Her books have low steam and unique premises, and they are bursting with the heart that romance readers long for. This book in particular felt like sunshine and joy.” Thanks #NetGalley @StMartinsPress for a complimentary e ARC of #TheBodyguard upon my request. All opinions are my own.

The feel-good, unabashedly romantic, deliciously witty binge-read of Summer 2022! “The Bodyguard is one of the top 5 romances in the past 10 years! Exceptional. Funny and super entertaining. Highly recommend!” T his is a ‘breath of fresh air’ story, that will have you smiling, laughing and maybe even tearing up a time or two!”

The Bodyguard is perfect for those in the mood for a funny, hard-hitting feel-good romance. This book has it all.” Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts. This book! Katherine Center writes such interesting female protagonists. I loved Hannah. She’s complex – strong but insecure, capable but a klutz in relationships. And funny! I laughed out loud a number of times, but there were just as many lines that I highlighted for insight. This book made me feel all the right things. Highly recommend!” Best Katherine Center book ever! I will read anything Katherine writes. I loved everything about this book. It was laugh out loud funny. I was reading lines out loud to my husband, who also laughed out loud. This has to be my favorite book of the year so far. Please, do yourself a favor and buy this book as soon as it’s available.”

The tension was so good, the setting was amazing, and the characters were amazing. I LOVED that the third act drama MADE sense and wasn’t just through immaturity of the characters. SO GOOD.” Let me start by saying I love me some Katherine Center. The writing was immaculate and kept me laughing, sobbing, happy and mad all in a few chapters. I could not put this down, devoured it in a few hours and was cheering for Hannah from the jump. Add this one to your TBR and you won’t regret it.” This was such a cute rom-com and could be easily adapted to one of your favorite Netflix movies. I enjoyed every minute of it.” What I loved about this book was the layers. Sadie’s medical issue and her journey learning to deal with everything happening because of said issues. Sadie’s budding relationship with her neighbor. Sadie’s relationship with her best friend Sue and her family. The complex family drama going on. And then on top of all of that, there’s the humor that the author wove into the story that gives us hope as we read about what is a very serious topic.

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How much do I love Center’s novels? So much that I request them right away! This one was a bittersweet love story that captured my heart and mind. Lots of great characters, scenes, twists, and turns . . . just what you’ve come to love with Center’s bestselling novels! Don’t miss this one, as you will love it too!” An irresistible, delightful, perfect read. Clear the calendar, settle in your favorite chair and enjoy every amazing word. Then tell your boss you’re going to need the next day off, because you’re going to want to read it again!!” #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUSAN MALLERY I love, love, love Katherine Center’s writing — the emotional intelligence of it, the honesty about the realities of life but also its hope, and the rhythm of the staccato sentences.” Sadie is an artist that got the opportunity to show her work in a contest that could change her professional career for the better, her big break. The problem is that right when this happens she has to have a surgery that let's her temporarily impaired: she can no longer see faces, which is a big problem since she's a portrait artist. Her journey to dealing with this challenge and also confronting the problems she has with her family leads her to Dr. Addison, a kind, thoughtful and sweet stranger that has been involved in her life in more ways than she knows.

This was so good! I couldn’t stop smiling the whole book because it was so cute and I really like the characters. Katherine Center books are always a sure thing and I think this book is her best work yet!”There is nothing I love more than a new book from Katherine Center! Katherine’s books are always an autobuy and auto recommend from me – and when I think she’s written her best yet – she goes and writes a new book that I love more than the next. This was the case with her newest, The Bodyguard.” Have you been waiting for that perfect book that you just want to wrap up in the tightest hug and hold it close to your chest and tell it thank you because it made you laugh out loud endless times, and then made your heart happy?? I wasn’t particularly…..but this book did that for me 10x over. I love Katherine Center novels, they always give you the warm fuzzy feelings inside when you finish them…but this book in particular just left me so . . . joyful.”

I had to read this feel-good story in one sitting. A delight! I absolutely adore this novel and I can’t praise this book enough! I was smiling and laughing to myself while reading. I found it fascinating from start to finish with such a unique storyline. I love the vulnerability that was presented in the writing. This book was exhilarating, romantic, charming, fun, and swoon worthy.” With its endearing protagonists, adorable banter, winning sense of humor, and fun industry details for both leads, this one is piles of breezy fun.”

Oh my goodness . . . put this one at the top of your to read pile! It is simply fantastic! This would make for a fantastic Rom-Com on the big screen…. I wish it wasn’t over…. Thanks to NetGalley for this book hangover!” Fake Dating/girlfriend Trope: This is a delightful and engaging spin if you enjoy a fake dating trope. Fast-paced and filled with witty banter and fun, The Bodyguard is an entertaining beach read! The Bodyguard" is perfect for those in the mood for a funny, hard-hitting feel-good romance." —The Houston Chronicle This is a cannot-put-down, make-your-own-dinner novel. Witty with great banter and excellent characters and plot. Do not bypass this novel if you see it. It will make your day better.”