Widowed cop Tim Bradford just wanted to learn to cook for his picky 9-year-old daughter, Lydia, but when he meets Lucy Chen, a warm and sassy cooking instructor, he gets more than he could have imagined. What starts as private lessons turns into something sweeter as Lydia bonds with Lucy, and Tim realizes the recipes aren't the only thing heating up. With good food, a dash of romance, and a sprinkle of laughter, the trio discovers that the right ingredients can create more than a meal- they can build a family.

Some Chenford stories.

𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬

After a messy divorce from his ex-wife Isabel-brought on by her spiraling drug addiction-Tim Bradford finds himself raising two young children on his own. A newborn who won't stop crying and a toddler who won't speak or smile. Exhausted, overwhelmed, and at the edge of breaking, Tim doesn't know what else to do. That is until Detectives Angela Lopez and Nyla Harper recommends someone-Dr. Lucy Chen, a warm-hearted child psychologist with a gentle way of unlocking even the most closed-off hearts. As Lucy starts working with Tim's daughter and soothing the cries of the newborn with ease, Tim finds himself watching her more and more. And maybe-just maybe-he starts to believe that healing is possible. For him. For his kids. For all of them

When grumpy ex-cop Tim Bradford moves to a quiet little town to start over, he's only looking for peace and maybe a distraction. He definitely wasn't expecting Lucy Chen-the overly cheerful bartender with a sharp tongue, soft heart, and the power to wreck his carefully guarded walls. What begins with banter turns into undeniable chemistry. But love in a small town isn't always simple-especially with baggage, breakups, heartbreak, healing... and unexpected baby news. From flirty bar nights to surprise proposals, steamy moments, and building a life together (literally), this is a story about second chances, found family, and love that refuses to give up.

These aren't official things that happen, just ideas I've come up with. I love the rookie and we need minimum 10 seasons. I would like to apologise to the Lucy fans for putting her through *trauma* in a lot of this.

What if Tim and Ashley had broken up before he went undercover and Lucy wasn't happy with Chris? Chenford slow burn 🔥 This is the first time I've written a story but I'm planning to write more if this one goes well.

Lucy and Tim don't know each other... Lucy is 26 years old and is just starting at the police academy. Tim is a teacher there. He teaches theoretical courses. Tim is 35. What will happen when they meet? What will Lucy's first six months at the academy be like? Will it be difficult for Tim? L: Lucy T: Tim J: Jackson Jo: John A: Angela That's all for now.

Lucy Chen has known the Bradford family since the third grade. She grew up as Genny's best friend - which meant one rule was always clear: Tim Bradford was off limits. But that didn't stop teenage hormones, flirty banter, and stolen glances from turning into something much more complicated. Between school drama, messy friendships, jealous exes, and a whole lot of cleaning toilets as punishment, Lucy and Tim find themselves toeing the line between enemies, friends, and something dangerously close to love. As the dares get bolder and the teasing grows deeper, Lucy and Tim must decide if crossing the line is worth risking everything - or if they were always meant to fall for each other, rules be damned.

She's great, Angela. Lucy's... she's amazing. But you know how it is. There's always that one person you can't shake, no matter what." Angela's laugh was soft, teasing. "Still hung up on Isabel, huh?"Tim didn't deny it. He didn't need to. The silence that followed was answer enough. What if Lucy heard it all? Doubts herself if she can ever be anyone's first choice