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Did I read this in one day because I couldn’t put it down? Yes. The Bodyguard is an emotional rom com reminiscent of Miss Congeniality and is everything I want in a book, from deep discussions to lighthearted banter. Hannah and Jack just fit together so well and I love how their relationship developed over the course of the book. This was a really fun one! The Bodyguard is my first Katherine Center book and I’m already planning to read her entire backlist after this! I need more! I highly recommend the audio narrated by Patti Murin - she did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!
Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!
Absolute perfection from Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Carrie Soto is a determined, strong athlete who tends to be more about perfection and performance than finding joy. As she’s making her comeback at 37, she has to learn how to face her weaknesses, find her peace, and learn to open herself up.
For some, this might be a LOT of tennis. For me, I saw myself reflected in Carrie’s character as she’s striving to be the greatest tennis player of all time and struggling to be good enough in her own eyes. I scream-cheered for Carrie so much in my head today and just didn’t want this book to end… even though I don’t think I’ve ever watched a real tennis match in my life!
Relationships are the best part of this book: not only Carrie’s relationship with herself, but also with her incredibly lovable father, her assistant, her love interest, and even her main tennis rival. And let’s not forget the sweetest bond formed between her dad and love interest. I love where the characters wound up in the end and I just think Carrie’s character development over the course of the book was excellent. All the stars and praise for Taylor on this book.
Thanks to Random House - Ballantine for the copy of this book!
Carrie Soto is a determined, strong athlete who tends to be more about perfection and performance than finding joy. As she’s making her comeback at 37, she has to learn how to face her weaknesses, find her peace, and learn to open herself up.
For some, this might be a LOT of tennis. For me, I saw myself reflected in Carrie’s character as she’s striving to be the greatest tennis player of all time and struggling to be good enough in her own eyes. I scream-cheered for Carrie so much in my head today and just didn’t want this book to end… even though I don’t think I’ve ever watched a real tennis match in my life!
Relationships are the best part of this book: not only Carrie’s relationship with herself, but also with her incredibly lovable father, her assistant, her love interest, and even her main tennis rival. And let’s not forget the sweetest bond formed between her dad and love interest. I love where the characters wound up in the end and I just think Carrie’s character development over the course of the book was excellent. All the stars and praise for Taylor on this book.
Thanks to Random House - Ballantine for the copy of this book!
3.5 stars.
Flying Solo is part general fiction, part contemporary romance, and part mystery. I found myself laughing out loud many times, but also thinking through the situation of being a woman approaching 40 who just called off her wedding. I loved the connection from Laurie back to Dot and seeing the parallels in their lives. I was really engaged in this the whole time and found it to be a really enjoyable story… I think the whole focus on the wooden ducks just threw me for a bit of a loop because it was a little random. Thank you to Ballantine for the copy of this ARC and to PRH Audio for the ALC!
Flying Solo is part general fiction, part contemporary romance, and part mystery. I found myself laughing out loud many times, but also thinking through the situation of being a woman approaching 40 who just called off her wedding. I loved the connection from Laurie back to Dot and seeing the parallels in their lives. I was really engaged in this the whole time and found it to be a really enjoyable story… I think the whole focus on the wooden ducks just threw me for a bit of a loop because it was a little random. Thank you to Ballantine for the copy of this ARC and to PRH Audio for the ALC!
