I'm getting less and less impressed with these books they are predictable and feel like they just reuse the same old idea over and over again.

Let me begin by explaining my personal rating system. Three stars is good! Not great, not super, but good. The Bodyguard was a good story and I really did enjoy it but I found my attention equally, if not more interested in, the story with Carter and Phin, his son than I did with Emily and Carter. I enjoyed their banter and relationship, I really did, and I enjoyed the way the professional aspect of it was not ignored but handled realistically. The moments I cried, were with Phin, the quotes I wanted to highlight were with Phin....see a pattern? "The size of my heart" makes me choke up a little just thinking about it. CD wrote this boy so beautifully I actually want his story! The entire book was a build=up of waiting for a stalker to attack and then when he did, it was quick and simple. Carter is mysterious, we need a little more information about what makes him tick. A tad bit more background than just about his being a punk kid turned around. Emily we have a little more information on thanks to the prologue but I would still like to know things like where are her parents now, what do they say about the ex-boyfirend, why aren't they trying to protect her like most parents would? Also, what the hell actually happened with the cat? Do not misunderstand me, I enjoyed the book, it was a light read and I dig the famous BFF, the hot bodyguard and the mystery aspect. It was a solid good book, but with a little more it could have been great!

traight up truth, I was so worried throughout this book as to what was going to bring Emily's stalker problem to a head. I was anxious on what would happen to her, or Phin, and was right there with Carter. So a huge thanks that I didn't worry for nothing, and it made it almost all okay when it happened

With that out of the way, I loved this book! I loved the characters, our leads Carter and Emily, his and her sides with Phin, Brenda, Darlene (fab name, I know), and Simon. I loved the body guards, the back up dancers, the creepy managers and agents. I hated the bad guys, and his guys. I loved the cat, which, as a point of interest, I have a grey cat that hangs out at my house and we call him grey cat.

This is a story of a star, Darlene, and her best friend, Emily. They met young, grew up great, and headed off to make their way, as equals. Emily ended up with a turdy boyfriend, who became her crazy stalker. Darlene get threats, they get body guards. Carter is one of the body guards and he meets Emily when he frisks her. She is no longer a star in the making, she is Darlene's choreographer.

Carter is hiding, protecting, his life, his son, his mom, and all for very good reasons. It makes him paranoid about everything, which is a good thing in a body guard. His issues are well founded, though he is a little bit over-protective sometimes. As the story unfolded, his story was the one that made me tear up, and his reactions and actions made me swoon

Some back and forth, breakup, makeup, but not a lot. A teenager with ADHD is the child, so no cuteness, just normal, beginning, teenager wonder. An easy flowing story in alternative POV's from Carter and Emily. A love story that blossoms even when those tending it did their best to ignore it, and tried to walk away from it, but it was too spectacular for them not to keep noticing it!

I loved reading the fabulous and awesome romance story. I voluntarily reviewed Bodyguard through Netgalley. Emily's ex-boyfriend becomes more and threatening, so Darlene, Emily's best friend, loans one of her bodyguards to Emily. Emily not only likes her sexy, handsome bodyguard, Carter, but wants him. Carter finds it harder and harder to fight his passions for Emily. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written must read love story full if romance and intrigue.

3.5/5 stars

Bodyguard is book two in the Hollywood A-List series. However this book is a complete standalone. There is only one small mention of a character from book 1 (Bombshell). But it is completely not relevant to the story at all.

Bodyguard is an adult contemporary romance. It is my first book by this author.

The narrators are Emily and Carter (1st person POVs).

Emily is a choreographer for her best friend mega-star Darlene. Carter works as a bodyguard.

I absolutely loved Emily and Darlene's friendship. And I really enjoyed Carter's family.

There was nothing wrong with this book. It kept my interest. Both main characters were appealing. There was a great female friendship. There were even a couple of interesting twists. However I think I just wanted to feel more. I liked the story. I liked the characters. But I just wanted to love them.

Following on in the Hollywood A-List series we have Carter and Emily.

Single dad, bodyguard looking after those that need peotection....love those stories.

Unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me. I mean it was good but it was just so drawn out. I'm all for a long story but I need the scenes to be meaningful but a lot in here wasn't and I felt myself drifting a lot, hence the 3.5 stars.

There is romance, a bit of suspense and a hot guy though.

This is another extraordinarily book by CD Reiss and your going to absolutely love very second of it and more. It has a interesting plot that kept me occupied and riveted all the way through the book. Plus this book will have all your emotions involved in this book in a very good way, the author has outdone herself again with this book. Highly recommend

This is more of the case that it is me and not the book. The characters are strong and the plot is also interesting but I'm not captivated by it.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Bodyguard is the first book I’ve read by C.D. Reiss but it won’t be the last. The writing, at both the prose and plot levels, is simply amazing. If you’re looking for rich, deep characters, moving complex scenes, a storyline that builds until the very last page, and a rich read, C.D. Reiss is for you. I ended the book wondering where I could get all her titles and why on earth I hadn’t read anything of hers before.

It’s a love story of course, between Carter and Emily, two characters who are both trapped in very different ways. One thing that’s amazing is that she takes a pair of people who are so different, and yet, in some respects identical. Through a sequence of scenes, she moves the plot forward, their love growing, but their ability to do something about it being challenged in new, meaningful ways. We get that all important character reflection, but it's not overdone. A complaint I have about a number of books is that either the scenes or the emotional reflections are not well balanced, with one overwhelming the other, leading at least for me, to characters I either come to dislike (just stop thinking and do something!) or ones I never understand (what are they thinking?).

This book was perfect, C.D. Reiss writes like a dream. Read and you won’t regret it. In fact, I think you’ll love it.

This is a standalone but in the same world as Shuttergirl and Bombshell. I still haven't read Shuttergirl yet....it's on my TBR but I loved Bombshell! The Bodyguard is just as good with wonderful likeable characters. Although the bedroom scenes weren't as hot as Bombshell. It's a story about an abusive relationship that has turned into a stalker relationship. But it's also a story of Carter and his son and all the ways he is trying to right by him,,,,....and I loved that! Carter is the best! He is so noble, loyal, steadfast and HOT!!! Emily is also great too.......she is not coy. She knows what she wants and goes for it. I wish there was a bit more info on what happens to her stalker in the end......just to tie things off. Phinnaeus is also the best.......a teenage boy with issues but so smart and intuitive. All in all this is a story of 2 mature adults with a lot of baggage coming to terms w said baggage and learning to love each other. Hoping for more in this "Hollywood" world!

Bodyguard is a standalone and is part of the Hollywood A-List series AND is a single dad book, which I love! I was not disappointed and really enjoyed this book!

Emily needs protection and Carter is the one assigned to her. Emily is trying to move on with her life after finally seeing her ex boyfriend for the scum he really was. Unfortunately for Emily, her ex isn’t ready to let her go just yet.

Carter is the sexy, caring alpha male trying to protect Emily and his family at the same time. Carter has his own issues from the past and is desperately trying to keep them there. As Carter and Emily start to become more than they imagined, little bits of their pasts are revealed, with Emily actually being more open and honest then Carter. As far as Carter’s secret..multiple secrets I might add..it was more than I expected and I loved it.

Bodyguard is full of suspense, action and is a beautiful love story with sweet and sexy moments. The ending was just as I expected, full of action, forgiveness and growth. I enjoyed every moment of this book!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This made for a good popcorn book- it satisfies the need for a snack but it is not particularly memorable. Sometimes that is exactly what you need in a book. A solid story that doesn't make you think or feel too much.

I liked this book. I did not rush home to finish it or find myself thinking about the characters throughout the day but I was properly entertained. The characters were not well rounded, life-like creations but I liked them and was interested in their story. I would read more in the series.

This series is so wonderful! I love seeing this other side of writing from CD Reiss. It shows her ability to write whatever she wants. Who doesn't love a protector? This story was complex. It's never easy to balance a public persona and private one. These characters wanted to everything right. Even when it means leaving someone you love.

I'm a total fan of CD Reiss. Her books always draw me in. Add some Hollywood drama and I'm sold

Emily and Carter sure know how to heat up the dance floor. The undeniable lust and chemistry between these two is smoking. Who wouldn't want a super sexy hot bodyguard around all the time protecting you?

Emily is enjoying him but wishes that she didn't need the protection. She wishes that she could go back to way it was. Before the cameras and bodyguard. These two help each other and realize they can have more.

Emily is choreographer to her best friend and superstar, Darlene. Carter Kincaid is Darlene's newest bodyguard. When things with Emily's stalker escalate, Carter is assigned to her and the attraction between them cannot be denied, consequences be damned.

I loved Emily. Loved her. She'd gone through so much and continued to do so with strength and confidence. I felt for her, truly I did. I think her past would have broken so many people yet she was resilient and forthcoming, unwilling to hide. Carter was wonderful as our hero. Stoic, strong, dedicated. Adored him, not in spite of his secrets, but because of them and his handling of them. Huge heart, carries a gun, sexy AF. What more could one want?

Carter and his tony dancer are an amazing couple. Loved the story! It was unexpected and wonderful. I loved the twists and turns. Definite read for all

Ummm...I love CD REISS but I'm not so sure she wrote this book. It's so unlike her. Terrible. Could not finish it. It was the most stupid book I've read from her. Im saddened about this. Truly disappointed. I've given it two stars. One for the author because I still love her and one for the cover

Interesting, captivating, romantic and even heartwarming.

Emily is an amazing choreographer to her best friend who is a super star. Every hot pop star needs a bodyguard but throw in Emily's crazy ex-boyfriend and even the choreographer needs one as well. Enter Carter Kincaid- hot, sexy and all business...when he tries. Emily and Carter develop and yoyo relationship. One moment he is pulling her close and then he is pushing her away. Carter has secrets and while trying to be professional and not get involved with his charge he also doesn't want anyone close enough to learn those secrets or bring them harm.

Carter witnesses the absolute bezerk-ness of Emily's ex and swoops in to protect and comfort her. Again pulling her close so once again he has to figure out how to push her away. Emily is stubborn and when that drive leads her at the doorstep of Carter's secret Carter must make a decision to either trust Emily or finally push her away altogether.

While Emily and Carter were great together and I thoroughly loved not only their chemistry but their playfulness and his ability to understand her while she starts to crack his tough exterior. But there is a little nugget that was truly awesome and his name was Phin. Phin brings a vulnerability to Carter that he doesn't allow just anyone to see. He is protective, loyal and loving and not ready to share that with just anyone.

The storyline was very interesting and captivating the entire read. I have said Emily was stubborn but she was also strong and tough and powerful. She and Carter were great struggling together but even better when they gave into the fight.