The Bodyguard By Katherine Center May 2026

While it's marketed as a lighthearted read, Center weaves in heavier themes like grief, family illness, and self-forgiveness. The inclusion of Jack’s mother and her battle with cancer adds a grounded, poignant layer to the romance.

For readers who prefer emotional intimacy over explicit content, this book is a perfect fit. It focuses on chemistry and "butterflies" without graphic scenes. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

by Katherine Center is a refreshing, "clean" romantic comedy that cleverly flips the script on genre tropes. Instead of a burly man protecting a damsel, we get Hannah Brooks , a tiny but lethal Executive Protection Agent tasked with guarding Hollywood heartthrob Jack Stapleton from a stalker. The Review While it's marketed as a lighthearted read, Center

The dialogue is a major highlight. The back-and-forth between Hannah and Jack is witty and fast-paced, making their transition from "fake dating" to real feelings feel authentic and earned. It focuses on chemistry and "butterflies" without graphic

The book shines by making the female lead the "grumpy" protector and the male lead the charming "ray of sunshine". Watching the 5'5" Hannah navigate a fake relationship while secretly scanning for threats is both hilarious and empowering.