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k8lynn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
funny, witty, charming, and wholesome!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Stalking, and Car accident
ONE BED! FAKE DATING!!! trigger warning for drowning/discussion of drowningblewballoon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I'm so glad I picked this up on a whim, it wasn't on my TBR and I just grabbed it on Libby because I recognized the author from Hello Stranger. I hoped it would be a decent gender flip of typical bodyguard romance tropes, but it really impressed and surprised me.
The romance aspect is gradual and natural. It just kind of floats along developing in the background while all the other plot movement and character dynamics unfold in the forefront. The writing is profound in its emotional moments and really funny in its lighthearted moments. There's a level of detail with certain characters and in-story anecdotes that make the world and people feel real. There are a couple of characters that get a more shallow take, but it works along with everything else.
I wasn't sure about the audiobook narrator at first, but she won me over as well and imbued a lot of personality into the narration.
The romance aspect is gradual and natural. It just kind of floats along developing in the background while all the other plot movement and character dynamics unfold in the forefront. The writing is profound in its emotional moments and really funny in its lighthearted moments. There's a level of detail with certain characters and in-story anecdotes that make the world and people feel real. There are a couple of characters that get a more shallow take, but it works along with everything else.
I wasn't sure about the audiobook narrator at first, but she won me over as well and imbued a lot of personality into the narration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
taylorc19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
So cute, so fun, absolutely flew through this book. I normally don't love a no-spice, no-swearing, not-a-lot-of-kissing romance book because it feels juvenile and unrealistic but I completely bought it for this one. To be honest, I didn't even really notice that the characters weren't swearing and there wasn't any outright intimacy besides kissing between Hannah and Jack (which is a testament to the writing and story-building). I'm almost positive this is my first Katherine Center book and I definitely want to read more. I do wish we had more content of Hannah and Jack once they were together, but I loved seeing her assimilate to his family and start to really care not just about Jack but also his entire family. Overall, Hannah's character arc was well done and she was a fully fleshed out character. Also, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Katherine Center for giving Hannah some self-respect and not letting her rebound with Robby OR completely forgive Taylor. They didn't deserve Hannah!!!!
I will say the romance felt a tad rushed. Hannah had barely felt an inkling of a crush towards Jack, then all the sudden she was saying she was in love with him. The ending section with Wilbur was totally weird and out of left field, but it was so on brand for a "bodyguard romance" (if that's even a trope in romance novels).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, and Stalking
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
whateves99's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
onmywaytobefamous's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Bodyguard was really good. it's not one of my favorites, but I loved the characters (they were very authentic.) I didn't particularly like the way it was written, but the "morale" made up for it. I really liked the message that the Katherine Center wanted to convey : the story is about hope and love in all its forms, but especially of self-love and its impact on oneself and those around them. It was really a beautiful ending. All in all, I had a great time reading this book (and I will miss the ranch.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Car accident
maggies's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
What could easily have been just a run of the mill contemporary romance actually packed quite a punch, exploring loss, grief, and a bit of PTSD along with the strength it takes to love and be loved in return. While the plot elements that brought Hannah and Jack together were contrived, the growth of their relationship felt natural and I sure did root for them. When a romance makes me cry, it's a goodun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Stalking, Car accident, and Abandonment
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
sydneylmeyer7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
ju_harue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Adorei a leitura, sem expectativas, achei que foi uma história bem construída, com personagens sólidos e um enredo que prende. Nada de grandes emoções ou viradas extraordinária, mas cumpriu muitíssimo bem a função de um romance excelente pra engatar as leituras novamente.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Hate crime, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
redheadbookreviews's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I don't know what I was expecting with this book, but I LOVED IT! This is 100% going on my best of 2024 list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Violence, and Grief
ashleyj_reads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent