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The Bodyguard

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The Bodyguard

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Patti Murin
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2022 Hudson Booksellers Best of the Year, Long-listed
2022 Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, Long-listed

Author's note read by the author.

New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center's The Bodyguard is unabashedly romantic, laugh-out-loud funny, and the perfect summer story.

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.

More Praise for The Bodyguard:

"Patti Murin gives a terrific performance of this heartwarming contemporary romance." -AudioFile Magazine

“Great rollicking fun! Prepare to laugh and swoon and grin your pants off.”—Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle

“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

"The Bodyguard is absolutely, unequivocally delightful!"—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

©2022 Katherine Center (P)2022 Macmillan Audio
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Funny and Uplifting

Always enjoy Katherine’s books! This was a wonderful read that kept me wanting to hear more and more! Perhaps in the near future we will see an update to Jack and Hanna’s life. The Body Guard Series 😊

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My new favorite book!

I loved this book! It is sweet and fun and easy to listen to. I was so sad when it was over, that I started it again. I’ve never done that with another book. Ever. I miss Jack and Hannah and hope for a sequel soon!

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Daydreams came alive

This book is a perfect escape. The characters are lovely and likeable. Their backstories unfolded naturally and they became better versions of themselves that makes me want to be that better version of myself. It was funny and imaginative, with a good balance of serious and maybeee over the top scenes.

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Absolutely wonderful!!!!!!

At first, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this story… but I am so, so glad I continued listening. Totally worth the time, made me laugh out loud at times, too. Author’s epilogue was the icing on the cake!

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My new favorite book!!!

Wow. I loved this book!! It was so funny and so heartwarming I couldn’t stop smiling/laughing throughout! The story and plot was great. The narration was fantastic! Katherine Center has become my new go to author! 1000/10 recommend this book!

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Wonderful

It's always wonderful to find a good, clean, funny romance. This is one of them. It made me giggle so much!!! I really recommend the audio book. It was excellent.

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Loved

I loved this book and loved how the author wrote it during the pandemic & wanted to make it a “happy” book. I already LOVE her as an author but this one is so good IMO. I am so happy she wrote it!

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Loved it

Just enjoyable. Really enjoyed the characters and narration was good. I am sure I will be listening to this one a second time before summer is over.

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Light hearted feel good fun

The story is a bit hokey but with all that’s going on in the world, something this uplifting story is just what I needed.

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I didnt want to stop listening

I thought the story was great! I didn't want to stop listening. I was working while I listened. Loved the narrator, loved her so much I want to know what her favorite books have been to narrate.

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