KATHERINE CENTE R is the New York Times bestselling author of laugh-and-cry novels about love and family, including How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, and Happiness for Beginners. The movie
adaptation of her novel The Lost Husband hit #1 on Netflix, and her books have made many best-of lists.
She's been compared to both Jane Austen and Nora Ephron. The Dallas Morning News calls her stories
"satisfying in the most soul-nourishing way," and BookPage calls her "the reigning queen of comfort
reads." Katherine lives in Houston with her husband and two kids. Visit her website--and join her mailing
list--at katherinecenter.com.

"With speedy pacing and sexual tension for miles, this tale packs a punch." --People

"Utterly charming... Center's latest might be her most winning yet. It's not only a must-read for her fans, but it will likely garner her new devotees as well." --Booklist (starred review)

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"Center's laugh-out-loud rom-com is a perfect summer read. The characters are vivid, the plot is compelling, and she balances grief, heartache, hope, and romance in a tender, believable way." --Buzzfeed

"Center brings her signature warmth and wit to this movie-ready premise, blending a heartwarming romance with quirky side characters and even a little bit of action. Hannah is an endearing and vulnerable lead underneath her serious, tough-girl exterior. Center delivers another satisfying, romantic read with a swoonworthy hero and a delightful main character." --Kirkus

"This fun new novel by Katherine Center feels like a summertime blockbuster. On the surface, it's a light-hearted romance, but it packs a bit of an emotional punch (along with some actual punches!)." --Country Living

"Center's confection satisfies on its own terms." --Publishers Weekly

"My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center's signature heart-tugging depth. I wish I could erase it from my mind just to read it again for the first time. A shot of pure joy." --Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers

"Great rollicking fun! Prepare to laugh and swoon and grin your pants off." --Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle

"I sit down with a Katherine Center novel the way many do in front of a favorite holiday meal: with salivating, wide-eyed anticipation. As always, Center's writing wallops readers with wisdom, wit, and a deep understanding of her dimensional characters. And The Bodyguard is pure, unvarnished delight. It sparkles bright with flirtation, banter, and the all-encompassing thrill of falling in love over a thousand tiny moments of connection. I closed this book with the biggest smile and the deepest, satisfied sigh." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation

"An irresistible, delightful, perfect read. Clear the calendar, settle in your favorite chair and enjoy every amazing word. Then tell your boss you're going to need the next day off, because you're going to want to read it again!! --Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Getaway

"The Bodyguard is absolutely, unequivocally delightful!" --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

"The Bodyguard was such a delight from the first page to the last. It was the experience from a book I'm always looking for and very rarely find."
--Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Year on Fire

"A classic feel-good rom-com [that] stands out from the rest. If you're a fan of swoony romance a la Colleen Hoover, pick up this title." --Reader's Digest

"Katherine Center's writing here, as always, is emotionally astute, honest about the realities of life, and full of hope." --Bookriot

"Think Whitney Houston's Bodyguard but with fake dating and gender roles reversed, plus the ending we all deserve. Simply put, this is the most delightfully perfect book!" --Real Simple

"The Bodyguard" is perfect for those in the mood for a funny, hard-hitting feel-good romance." --The Houston Chronicle