The Bodyguard
Hannah Brooks looks nothing like most people's idea of a bodyguard, which is exactly what makes her good at executive protection. Grieving and newly single, she is assigned to Jack Stapleton, a movie star who has…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Bodyguard
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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The Bodyguard
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A professional bodyguard goes undercover as a movie star's girlfriend to protect him from a stalker while he retreats to his family's Texas ranch.
- Fans of witty rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy forced proximity tropes
- Lighthearted
- Features Bodyguard
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on heat level or emotional depth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Professional dynamic (bodyguard and client) transitioning into a forced-proximity personal relationship.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Hannah Brooks is an unassuming but elite executive protection specialist. When she is assigned to protect movie star Jack Stapleton, who is being targeted by a persistent stalker, they head to his family's ranch in Texas. To avoid raising alarms with his family, Hannah poses as his girlfriend. As they spend time together, the lines between their fake relationship and genuine affection begin to blur.
Central Conflict
Hannah must protect Jack from a stalker while maintaining a fake dating ruse that complicates their professional and personal boundaries.
Setting
Texas ranch
Strengths
- Engaging character dynamic
- Well-regarded tone and wit
Consider before reading
- Limited information on heat level or emotional depth
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Katherine Center
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250219411
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