The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

I decided to switch gears and go for something a little lighter than my recent string of mystery and thriller reads. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center turned out to be a good choice.

Meet Hannah Brooks, Who then meets the over-rated Jack Stapleton, a famous move actor with a bit of an ego and a deep secret. Hannah gets put on his security detail as he returns home to Texas to visit his family. Cue the unexpected role of pretend girlfriend. This story has all sorts of twists and turns. I was able to read this book quickly as it was one of those books I could read without having to think about things between the lines and without a whole lot of brain power.

Both Hannah and Jack were well-written characters. They had their moments of deep feelings - betrayal, anger, fear and even guilt, but overall I felt like they were both witty and compassionate. It was fun to watch them interact with one another as they broke down boundaries and guidelines put in place. Hannah’s number one rule: do not fall for the principal on assignments. But when she breaks the rule? A life she never imagined as she falls deeper and deeper in love with Jack, a man she never pictured herself with as they live opposite lives. Despite their opposites, Jack shifts Hannah and her priorities as Jack realizes he wants more ordinary in his famous lifestyle.

Katherine is a great writer. Her writing style is very easy to read and I enjoyed the mix of descriptive and fast-paced. There were plenty of moments I felt like, when I was hoping for more in a specific scene, she offered it, but also pushed the story along faster when things didn’t need to be explained. I am definitely going to keep her on my radar of authors to read more of in the future! A solid 4 stars and I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a lighthearted romance read.