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4.5 stars

This is my second Center book and I’m hooked! I loved this book and I could not put it down. I stayed up way too late to finish it.

One of my favorite things about this book was the fact that it was a reversal of roles. You hear about a bodyguard romance and you think it’s not the woman. Not in this story! Hannah has been through it all, and she’s been told to stay off the job. She’s losing it all and desperate to get away. Along comes an opportunity to be the bodyguard for a high-profile celebrity but it’s right there in her state. She’s trying to get out of the country on assignment but they are refusing. She begrudgingly takes the job and the fun begins. I loved Hannah! She’s such a strong protagonist and her journey is very inspiring.

Jack is your superstar movie actor, who has it all. He’s dropped from the limelight after the death of his brother. He’s come back to help out with his mom and has been forced to take on a bodyguard. When Hannah shows up at his door, he has mistaken her for his maid. She puts him in his place, quite literally, and things take a turn. Not only is Hannah his bodyguard, but she is also his fake girlfriend. Jack has a lot he’s dealing with, mostly with his family and the past. It made for some very intense moments. Although, Jack was such fun and had so much charisma. He’s also got some amazing moments that will melt your heart!

Not only are the MCs great but a lot of the supporting characters are too. Some of Hannah’s co-workers were hilarious and it was much needed to break up the intense moments. Jack’s family was also very wonderful and I loved them so much.

There are a lot of heavier topics in this book but it did not take away from the fun. Hannah and Jack were hilarious and I loved them from the beginning. There are so many fun romance tropes in this book like the “one bed” and “fake dating.” I do think that Center did pack a lot in this book. It didn’t take away from my enjoyment but I do think some of it felt rushed. It’s my only complaint about this book. She was handling so many important topics but I kind of rushed over them.

Both MCs in this book have great character arcs and I enjoyed their journey. Not only that they had developed together. They are both giving each other exactly what they need without realizing it. I loved this romance!

Overall, I loved this one and I highly recommend it! Especially, if you want a romance with some deeper issues throughout. It was also a lot of fun and had some great supporting characters. I was drawn in form the very first paragraph!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for a e-ARC to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!