Hannah Brooks is not your average woman. She's an Executive Protection Agent, or "bodyguard," who has been hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his creepy stalker. With her unassuming appearance and no-nonsense attitude, Hannah is the perfect person to keep Jack safe from his obsessive fan. Jack, on the other hand, is a household name who has retreated from the public eye after a family tragedy. He's back in his hometown of Texas, where he's worried about his family's health issues, but also afraid to let anyone know about the stalker who's been pursuing him.
Hannah and Jack's situation is a perfect storm of awkwardness and humor. Hannah is forced to pretend to be Jack's girlfriend in order to keep his stalker at bay, but she's not exactly thrilled about it. Her ex, who's being a jerk, tells her that no one would believe that she's dating Jack, and Hannah doesn't see how she'd be able to convince anyone of it anyway. As she spends more time with Jack, though, she starts to feel a genuine connection to him. But the problem is that protecting Jack is easy, but protecting her own heart? That's the hardest thing she's ever done. It's like trying to put a lid on a jar that's been shaken up - you can try, but eventually, things are going to spill out.
One thing that makes this book so delightful is the way the author captures the humor and heartache of relationships. The book is a perfect summer story - light-hearted and fun, but also filled with poignancy and depth. The author has a way of making you laugh and cry and grin all at the same time, and she does it with such subtlety and nuance that it's easy to get swept up in the story. As Hannah navigates the ups and downs of her relationship with Jack, you can't help but be invested in her journey and root for her as she tries to protect both herself and the man she's fallen for.
I just finished reading this delightful book, and I couldn't help but feel like I was part of a perfect summer story. The main character, Hannah Brooks, is a woman with a complex past and a tough exterior, but as the story unfolds, we see glimpses of her true self and her vulnerable heart. She's a bodyguard who's hired to protect a famous actor, Jack Stapleton, from a stalker, but as she spends more time with him, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected.
Hannah's situation is a bit of a nightmare - she has to pretend to be Jack's girlfriend to keep the stalker away, but she's not thrilled about it. Her ex is being a jerk, and she's not sure if she can trust anyone, especially Jack. As she gets to know him better, though, she starts to feel a genuine connection to him. But protecting Jack is easy, but protecting her own heart? That's a much harder task. I think we've all been there at some point or another - trying to put a lid on a jar that's been shaken up, and realizing that eventually, things are going to spill out. The author captures that feeling with such subtlety and nuance that it's easy to get swept up in the story. I found myself rooting for Hannah as she navigated the ups and downs of her relationship with Jack, even when things got tough.
One of the things that I loved most about this book is the way the author balances humor and heartache. The story is light-hearted and fun, but it's also full of poignancy and depth. The author has a way of making you laugh and cry and grin all at the same time, and it's easy to get invested in the story. As I turned the pages, I couldn't help but feel like I was right there with Hannah, feeling her joys and her sorrows, and cheering her on as she found love in unexpected ways. The story is a reminder that love can be scary, but it's also the most wonderful thing we can experience.
Rating: 4.8 / 5.0
I just finished reading a delightful book that captured my heart and left me feeling all the feels. The story follows Hannah Brooks, a tough and complex woman who's hired to protect a famous actor, Jack Stapleton, from a creepy stalker. As Hannah spends more time with Jack, she finds herself drawn to him, but their situation is a tricky one - she has to pretend to be his girlfriend to keep the stalker away. This setup is perfect for a light-hearted and fun read, but it also allows for some poignant and heart-wrenching moments. The author balances humor and heartache with ease, making it easy to get invested in the story and root for Hannah as she navigates her feelings for Jack. I found myself laughing, crying, and grinning along with Hannah as she tried to protect both herself and the man she fell for. Overall, this book is a perfect summer read that will leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful about love.