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alisonreadsitall's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was my first book by Katherine Center, and it certainly did not disappoint!! I can't wait to start reading her other books.
Hannah Brooks is not your average bodyguard - she's what's known as an executive protection agent. After her mother's sudden death, she tries to throw herself back into work, but her boss forces her to take some time off, and her jerk of a boyfriend (who also happens to be her coworker) dumps her the day after her mother's funeral. She desperately needs an escape to a far-off country with work to keep her mind off her of personal life imploding, but along comes Jack Stapleton.
Jack Stapleton has moved back to Houston, TX to visit his sick mother, and Hannah is assigned to be his lead protection. Jack doesn't want to stress his mother out about his little stalker problem, so he convinces Hannah, against her better judgement, to be his fake girlfriend for a few weeks. What could possibly go wrong??
The Bodyguard is the definition of a swoon worthy romantic comedy, but does deal with some difficult topics in between all the adorableness. I absolutely loved this book - I laughed, smiled and even shed a few tears. The Narrator, Patti Murin, was fantastic! I think she added so much to the flow of the story, and the character voices were great. I highly recommend this one as an audiobook, and would love to see it turned into a movie!!
Tropes: Fake Relationship
CW: death of a sibling, death of a parent, stalking, gun violence, toxic relationships
Thank you to Katherine Center, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio for this audio ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
The book comes out July 19, 2022, so make sure to get your pre-order in now!
Hannah Brooks is not your average bodyguard - she's what's known as an executive protection agent. After her mother's sudden death, she tries to throw herself back into work, but her boss forces her to take some time off, and her jerk of a boyfriend (who also happens to be her coworker) dumps her the day after her mother's funeral. She desperately needs an escape to a far-off country with work to keep her mind off her of personal life imploding, but along comes Jack Stapleton.
Jack Stapleton has moved back to Houston, TX to visit his sick mother, and Hannah is assigned to be his lead protection. Jack doesn't want to stress his mother out about his little stalker problem, so he convinces Hannah, against her better judgement, to be his fake girlfriend for a few weeks. What could possibly go wrong??
The Bodyguard is the definition of a swoon worthy romantic comedy, but does deal with some difficult topics in between all the adorableness. I absolutely loved this book - I laughed, smiled and even shed a few tears. The Narrator, Patti Murin, was fantastic! I think she added so much to the flow of the story, and the character voices were great. I highly recommend this one as an audiobook, and would love to see it turned into a movie!!
Tropes: Fake Relationship
CW: death of a sibling, death of a parent, stalking, gun violence, toxic relationships
Thank you to Katherine Center, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio for this audio ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
The book comes out July 19, 2022, so make sure to get your pre-order in now!
Moderate: Gun violence, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
dianaschmidty's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fake dating a movie star with one bed? Perfect setup for a book!
I thought it was a great blend of serious moments and romance, making for a decently realistic romance. While I wish there were a few more romancy moments, I really liked how the book kept me on my toes waiting to find out how they would get together. The writing was a little cliché at times, but it was a very enjoyable read, and I look forward to reading other Katherine Center books!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and l Katherine Center for providing me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
I thought it was a great blend of serious moments and romance, making for a decently realistic romance. While I wish there were a few more romancy moments, I really liked how the book kept me on my toes waiting to find out how they would get together. The writing was a little cliché at times, but it was a very enjoyable read, and I look forward to reading other Katherine Center books!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and l Katherine Center for providing me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
Moderate: Violence, Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, and Stalking
Minor: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Cancer
gracelambert's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Stalking and Cancer
Minor: Toxic friendship, Gun violence, Blood, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
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