“The Bodyguard” Caught Me By Surprise
An audiobook review of Katherine Center’s “The Bodyguard”
(Full disclosure: I received an audio review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Book links are Bookshop.org affiliate links).
Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard has been making the rounds on the bookish internet these days. When I saw that the audiobook was available to request on NetGalley, I was just curious enough to click request. I mean, a book about a modern female bodyguard? Count me in!
The Bodyguard follows focused professional Hannah Brooks on a somewhat unusual assignment — fake dating famous actor Jack Stapleton in order to keep him safe from his stalker without scaring his family.
I can never resist a good fake dating trope or a unique setup like a protagonist whose day job is professional protection, so I had a feeling I was going to enjoy this one. Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced listening copy.
What I Liked
The narrative voice (and audiobook narration) is engaging and real. I love Hannah’s quick observations and no-nonsense approach to her work life. She is driven and determined and confident in her ability to do her job well. At the same time, she’s a real person, not a “ponytail too…
