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Knox Police Force #2
The Captain
The Captain - Knox Police Force 2
A Married Second Chance Romance
Jennifer
I never wanted to tie him down. I knew he was a good man and married me because 'it was the right thing to do.'
But after a while, I decide the best thing to do is give him an out. To let him be free. Even though I've fallen in love with him.
Lincoln
My father died and I spent a big part of my life taking care of my mom and siblings. So much so, that I knew I never wanted to get married and have kids.
But fate had something else in mind.
Because of one night, my life was flipped upside down.
And everything I said I didn't want... became the one thing I would fight for.
This is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance! No Cliffhangers! If you love short romances that are sweet and a little spicy too, then this one is for you.
A Married Second Chance Romance
Jennifer
I never wanted to tie him down. I knew he was a good man and married me because 'it was the right thing to do.'
But after a while, I decide the best thing to do is give him an out. To let him be free. Even though I've fallen in love with him.
Lincoln
My father died and I spent a big part of my life taking care of my mom and siblings. So much so, that I knew I never wanted to get married and have kids.
But fate had something else in mind.
Because of one night, my life was flipped upside down.
And everything I said I didn't want... became the one thing I would fight for.
This is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance! No Cliffhangers! If you love short romances that are sweet and a little spicy too, then this one is for you.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2019
About the author
Hope Ford
247 books2,298 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Hope Ford writes steamy, small town romances where the heat is high, the heroes are obsessed, and the love hits deep. Her stories are filled with protective alpha men who’ll do anything for their woman—and curvy heroines who finally get the love they deserve. If you like your love fast, filthy, and full of heart—you’re in the right place.
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August 25, 2019
A case of too much telling zero showing
The h was right when she said it has been THREE years, he said nothing and the moment she wants a divorce he magically loves her? Honey trust in the logic, and not the illogical “showing of love” when they’re forced to. Also there was ZERO showing of love, and unnecessary OM/OW drama.
Also WTF is it with the cover?????? Who here gets excited by hard male n*****s???
The h was right when she said it has been THREE years, he said nothing and the moment she wants a divorce he magically loves her? Honey trust in the logic, and not the illogical “showing of love” when they’re forced to. Also there was ZERO showing of love, and unnecessary OM/OW drama.
Also WTF is it with the cover?????? Who here gets excited by hard male n*****s???
August 24, 2019
Fast quick super quick read.
Jennifer and Lincoln have a one night together that has Jen knocked up, she tells him just so he knows and he can be co-parents. But Lincoln wants to do the right thing and marry her, he knows how rough it is to be a single parent from his mom. Fast forward 3 years later they are still married but he doesn't have a relationship really with Jen only his son.. its mostly marraige on paper.. and him taking care of her and his son. Jen has fallen for her husband but she has to step up and she asks him for a divorce granting him what he wanted all these years freedom. But now he wants what he's been missing out on... his wife his whole family life together..
I was meh.. at this guy it took him years to finally see what was in front of him.. if she didn't ask for a divorce would he man up? Also i wish he groveld more.. 2 weeks and she gives in.. nope i would make him work monthsss before i say back those 3 words.
No om drama tiny ow drama (his assistant flirts with him but he always ignores her, no cheating, secondary chara, sexy time (1 time) no virgins
Recommend- eh
Cover-⭐⭐
Safe
No condom
Married
Second chance
Hea
Epilogue
Jennifer and Lincoln have a one night together that has Jen knocked up, she tells him just so he knows and he can be co-parents. But Lincoln wants to do the right thing and marry her, he knows how rough it is to be a single parent from his mom. Fast forward 3 years later they are still married but he doesn't have a relationship really with Jen only his son.. its mostly marraige on paper.. and him taking care of her and his son. Jen has fallen for her husband but she has to step up and she asks him for a divorce granting him what he wanted all these years freedom. But now he wants what he's been missing out on... his wife his whole family life together..
I was meh.. at this guy it took him years to finally see what was in front of him.. if she didn't ask for a divorce would he man up? Also i wish he groveld more.. 2 weeks and she gives in.. nope i would make him work monthsss before i say back those 3 words.
No om drama tiny ow drama (his assistant flirts with him but he always ignores her, no cheating, secondary chara, sexy time (1 time) no virgins
Recommend- eh
Cover-⭐⭐
Safe
No condom
Married
Second chance
Hea
Epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2021
Lincoln and Jenn have a one night stand . She ends up pregnant and he marries her out of a sense of duty. 3 years later Jenn knows he isn't in love with her so she asks him for a divorce. She thinks her love is unrequited. Hero realizes he is in love with Jenn but is it too late?
Love married couples! Heartwarming story that made me cry! I was so sad about Lincoln. He almost lost his perfect wife and son because of his stupidity. So glad he fought for his family!
I wish there was an epilogue with a sister or brother for their little boy. I would have given it 5 stars if there was another epilogue further into the future.
Love married couples! Heartwarming story that made me cry! I was so sad about Lincoln. He almost lost his perfect wife and son because of his stupidity. So glad he fought for his family!
I wish there was an epilogue with a sister or brother for their little boy. I would have given it 5 stars if there was another epilogue further into the future.
September 3, 2019
This is the second book in this series and although I enjoyed it, it also made me a little sad. It’s an easy read and short.
Jennifer has spent the past three years married to a man she fell in love with believing that he would never love her back, after a special night that she spent with Lincoln she ended up with a husband and a baby, but deciding that she can no longer hold Lincoln back from his freedom and to have the lives that they both deserve she offers him a divorce. Is it the time for them to move on together or apart?
Lincoln had never planned on having his own family, after losing his father and having to help his mother raise his brother and sister he wanted freedom but one night changed that for him and now its three years later and his wife is offering him the freedom he always thought that he wanted. Can Lincoln prove to Jennifer that all he wants is her and during the time they have spent together has been with love or has he lost the thing he thought he never wanted?
This was a really well written story and if this author carries on writing stories like this I can guarantee I will be reading more from her.
Jennifer has spent the past three years married to a man she fell in love with believing that he would never love her back, after a special night that she spent with Lincoln she ended up with a husband and a baby, but deciding that she can no longer hold Lincoln back from his freedom and to have the lives that they both deserve she offers him a divorce. Is it the time for them to move on together or apart?
Lincoln had never planned on having his own family, after losing his father and having to help his mother raise his brother and sister he wanted freedom but one night changed that for him and now its three years later and his wife is offering him the freedom he always thought that he wanted. Can Lincoln prove to Jennifer that all he wants is her and during the time they have spent together has been with love or has he lost the thing he thought he never wanted?
This was a really well written story and if this author carries on writing stories like this I can guarantee I will be reading more from her.
August 19, 2020
3.5 stars
I wanted to shake the hero so bad for letting his indifference go on for 3 years! I would have been upset too if I was her.
-no cheating
-om drama - a guy tries to talk to her but she ignores him, oblivious that he is interested
-ow drama - his assistant makes the moves on him. Putting her hands on him and flirting
-no violence
-epilogue was bot very far out
I wanted to shake the hero so bad for letting his indifference go on for 3 years! I would have been upset too if I was her.
-no cheating
-om drama - a guy tries to talk to her but she ignores him, oblivious that he is interested
-ow drama - his assistant makes the moves on him. Putting her hands on him and flirting
-no violence
-epilogue was bot very far out
November 19, 2021
Short short story
I really would have liked a longer book. This was so short but I still loved the hero Lincoln. He was awesome. The heroine was great too.I would have loved more of a story because it was so good.wish it would have got more into the years between meeting and now. He wanted to be free and she got pregnant so he married her. Three years later she wants to set him free so he can be happy. But he was happy wasn't he? It's good to see a man right for his marriage. He was a good husband though always. And when Lincoln stepped up, he stepped up. I loved when he introduced himself to the guy at the pool. That was funny. Just a nice story. There was an explicit bedroom scene at the end but I skimmed it. Safe and free in KU
I really would have liked a longer book. This was so short but I still loved the hero Lincoln. He was awesome. The heroine was great too.I would have loved more of a story because it was so good.wish it would have got more into the years between meeting and now. He wanted to be free and she got pregnant so he married her. Three years later she wants to set him free so he can be happy. But he was happy wasn't he? It's good to see a man right for his marriage. He was a good husband though always. And when Lincoln stepped up, he stepped up. I loved when he introduced himself to the guy at the pool. That was funny. Just a nice story. There was an explicit bedroom scene at the end but I skimmed it. Safe and free in KU
December 10, 2021
2.75✯
°2nd chance
°MCs have been married for 3 years
°Insta lust->love
°Switching POVs
°Surprise baby
°Unwanted attention from OM and OW (hero's assistant)
°He doesn't tell her he loves her until she asks for a divorce
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°Low steam
°HFN :(
°2nd chance
°MCs have been married for 3 years
°Insta lust->love
°Switching POVs
°Surprise baby
°Unwanted attention from OM and OW (hero's assistant)
°He doesn't tell her he loves her until she asks for a divorce
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°Low steam
°HFN :(
September 15, 2021
Awww - a sweet and racy romance - when LAST did I read one of these?! Short and spicy and so very real-life-ish. The author manages to pack a lot into a few pages without short-changing the reader. A satisfying read for me, despite some editing issues.
SPOILERS:
h pregnant from ONS
H does the "right thing" and offers marriage
3 years down the road they have a decent enough marriage
He's a good guy, she's a sweet girl who wants more than a settled marriage
She loves him / he doesn't realize he loves her until she asks for a divorce
He grovels beautifully.
ETA - there's minute ow idiocy but he has NO time for anyone but his wife
SPOILERS:
h pregnant from ONS
H does the "right thing" and offers marriage
3 years down the road they have a decent enough marriage
He's a good guy, she's a sweet girl who wants more than a settled marriage
She loves him / he doesn't realize he loves her until she asks for a divorce
He grovels beautifully.
ETA - there's minute ow idiocy but he has NO time for anyone but his wife
May 21, 2020
He DOES Love Her
I greatly enjoyed this one and I really wish this one had been longer. I love the concept of why they got married and why she asked for a divorce. And that he loved her enough to try to win her over!
I greatly enjoyed this one and I really wish this one had been longer. I love the concept of why they got married and why she asked for a divorce. And that he loved her enough to try to win her over!
October 15, 2022
Entertaining. What you see is what you get type of read.
March 7, 2022
A good marriage in peril story.
This is the second time I’ve read this but didn’t review it the first time. Marriage in peril isn’t usually my trope of choice but I enjoyed this for the most part. I like my men head over heels obsessed and since Lincoln wasn’t like that right away… or even three years in it was just never going to be my favorite. I did like that he really had to work to show he loved her and Jenn didn’t give in right away. All in all a good read.
This is the second time I’ve read this but didn’t review it the first time. Marriage in peril isn’t usually my trope of choice but I enjoyed this for the most part. I like my men head over heels obsessed and since Lincoln wasn’t like that right away… or even three years in it was just never going to be my favorite. I did like that he really had to work to show he loved her and Jenn didn’t give in right away. All in all a good read.
May 27, 2020
This was a very quick "second chance" romance. Jenn and Lincoln are married bit ahe feels that he only married her out of obligation. She decides to ser him free and he realizes that he took her for granted. He asks her to give him a chance and he shows her that he does actually love her too.
Heat level was 🔥🔥. Good book to read on your lunch break.
Heat level was 🔥🔥. Good book to read on your lunch break.
August 24, 2019
The Captain KPF #2
The Captain is book two in the Knox Police Force series. I was excited to read Linc and Jennifer's story, and not only because she has my name. I have been wondering what was going on with them since the first book. I can't wait for the rest of the families stories.
The book itself is really good. It's very well written and easy to read. As always from Hope Ford this is a short story and will take about 30 minutes to finish it. It is a stand alone but I recommend starting with The recruit. You won't be disappointed
The Captain is book two in the Knox Police Force series. I was excited to read Linc and Jennifer's story, and not only because she has my name. I have been wondering what was going on with them since the first book. I can't wait for the rest of the families stories.
The book itself is really good. It's very well written and easy to read. As always from Hope Ford this is a short story and will take about 30 minutes to finish it. It is a stand alone but I recommend starting with The recruit. You won't be disappointed
August 24, 2019
Love this book!!
A different twist on a second chance romance and it was so good! I love how this author writes short sweet books with just the right amount of everything I love about reading!! Can't wait for the next book in the series!
A different twist on a second chance romance and it was so good! I love how this author writes short sweet books with just the right amount of everything I love about reading!! Can't wait for the next book in the series!
August 25, 2019
Great Story
This book is one of my favorites from Hope. She sure can write some wonderful stories. Hope is becoming one of my favorite authors.
This book is one of my favorites from Hope. She sure can write some wonderful stories. Hope is becoming one of my favorite authors.
February 15, 2020
Sorry..3years?
January 29, 2022
Short but sweet
This was a short but sweet novella with no angst. It was 3.5 star read for me but I rounded up.
This was a short but sweet novella with no angst. It was 3.5 star read for me but I rounded up.
August 21, 2020
Omg fell in love with this
Wow loved this. Jenny after three years with Lincoln she decides to give him his freedom back as she feels she took it from him when she told him she was pregnant. Lincoln was brought up doing the right thing so he married Jenny after she told him she was pregnant at first he resented having his freedom took but now he wouldn’t change it for anything. When he was younger his dad died his brother was only 14 and he had a young sister too so he moved back home with his mum and worked so they didn’t need anything but swore he didn’t want to get married or have kids. Lincoln is shocked Jenny has asked for a divorce after talking with his sister he has seen how he has taken advantage of Jenny and has never told her he loves her now he needs to show her how much he loves her as he will fight for her and their marriage
Wow loved this. Jenny after three years with Lincoln she decides to give him his freedom back as she feels she took it from him when she told him she was pregnant. Lincoln was brought up doing the right thing so he married Jenny after she told him she was pregnant at first he resented having his freedom took but now he wouldn’t change it for anything. When he was younger his dad died his brother was only 14 and he had a young sister too so he moved back home with his mum and worked so they didn’t need anything but swore he didn’t want to get married or have kids. Lincoln is shocked Jenny has asked for a divorce after talking with his sister he has seen how he has taken advantage of Jenny and has never told her he loves her now he needs to show her how much he loves her as he will fight for her and their marriage
June 1, 2020
Sweet
I really enjoyed reading this story. So many heart strings pulling, happy, sad, frustrated, and lonely. But, what an eye opener, and a bit harsh too, but it was very much needed. I enjoyed it when he proved it, not just by words, but followed up on them. I enjoyed the ending, but, I want to know if there’s a junior in the works.
I really enjoyed reading this story. So many heart strings pulling, happy, sad, frustrated, and lonely. But, what an eye opener, and a bit harsh too, but it was very much needed. I enjoyed it when he proved it, not just by words, but followed up on them. I enjoyed the ending, but, I want to know if there’s a junior in the works.
August 22, 2020
Captain
This was so awesome. Men can be a bit thick lol. Lincoln loves his wife Jennifer but has never told her in the past 3 years of their marriage. Jennifer wants to set him free and this cause Lincoln to make changes for the better of their marriage. In the end it all works out.
This was so awesome. Men can be a bit thick lol. Lincoln loves his wife Jennifer but has never told her in the past 3 years of their marriage. Jennifer wants to set him free and this cause Lincoln to make changes for the better of their marriage. In the end it all works out.
April 13, 2022
Short romance book
I wish there was a little bit of action in this book it was a nice short live story. The male lead needed to get his head out of his butt, and he did after his sister pointed out he was acting like a ass. They got there happy ending and she got the husband that she deserves.
I wish there was a little bit of action in this book it was a nice short live story. The male lead needed to get his head out of his butt, and he did after his sister pointed out he was acting like a ass. They got there happy ending and she got the husband that she deserves.
August 23, 2020
Fantastic Short
Jennifer and Lincoln start with a lustful beginning that turns to love. They almost loose each other but Lincoln comes to his senses and proved to Jennifer he loves her. There are more details to this short but you must read this book for them. Enjoy!!👍
Jennifer and Lincoln start with a lustful beginning that turns to love. They almost loose each other but Lincoln comes to his senses and proved to Jennifer he loves her. There are more details to this short but you must read this book for them. Enjoy!!👍
August 27, 2020
Don't Give Up
Jenn knows Lincoln married her because she was pregnant and after three years she is setting him free. Lincoln doesn't want a divorce he loves Jenn but has taken her for granted. Now he has to prove his feelings before it's too late in this heartfelt story.
Jenn knows Lincoln married her because she was pregnant and after three years she is setting him free. Lincoln doesn't want a divorce he loves Jenn but has taken her for granted. Now he has to prove his feelings before it's too late in this heartfelt story.
July 4, 2021
4 1/2 ⭐️s
This was good. It was soul searching. Lincoln thought that a wife and child would be another burden like it was when he helped raised his siblings only to find out in the end what a blessing his wife and his son really are.
This was good. It was soul searching. Lincoln thought that a wife and child would be another burden like it was when he helped raised his siblings only to find out in the end what a blessing his wife and his son really are.
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August 19, 2020
Omg
Had me in tears. Married couples always do. Love this story was a quick read but still very good. Love this author read all books.
Had me in tears. Married couples always do. Love this story was a quick read but still very good. Love this author read all books.
August 19, 2020
A- freaking - mazing!!!
I’m a huge fan... I think I’ve read this books several times, and I love it every time. Link was wow!!! I loved the swim lessons
I’m a huge fan... I think I’ve read this books several times, and I love it every time. Link was wow!!! I loved the swim lessons
August 30, 2020
A veey short sweet story.
April 6, 2021
You should always express what a person means to you. They can’t read your mind. Wonderful story of reconnecting.
February 13, 2022
good read
Lincoln was a complete idiot I can’t believe he treated her like that and expected her to feel loved .
Lincoln was a complete idiot I can’t believe he treated her like that and expected her to feel loved .
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