Tim Bradford's complicated past with his abusive and estranged father resurfaces when his father falls gravely ill. Wracked with anger, frustration, and unresolved pain, Tim struggles to cope - pushing away everyone, including Lucy Chen, the woman who loves him and refuses to let go. As Tim confronts the harsh realities of his childhood and his father's final days, Lucy stands by him with unwavering support, gently breaking down his walls with compassion and fierce love. Through shared confessions, painful visits, and quiet moments of vulnerability, Tim and Lucy navigate grief, forgiveness, and the fragile path toward healing. When Tim's father dies, Lucy attends the funeral by his side, strengthening the bond between them. As they face their uncertain future together, Tim finally admits the depths of his feelings, and Lucy embraces the promise of love and hope beyond the past.

‼️TW: CONTENT REGARDING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS‼️ Tim Bradford has built his life around control, discipline, and keeping his personal life exactly that personal. At Mid Wilshire, he's known as one of the toughest officers in the LAPD, respected, feared, and completely private about his past. The only thing his colleagues know for certain is that he's married they just don't know to who. That secret becomes even harder to keep when Lucy Chen joins the force as a rookie. What no one at the station knows is that Lucy isn't just any rookie. She's his wife. And together, they share a life outside the badge and a five year old daughter, Charlotte. Assigned together by chance, Tim becomes Lucy's training officer, forcing them to navigate long shifts, dangerous calls, and the constant risk of being discovered. Between stolen moments of normal family life and the chaos of police work, they manage to keep their world balanced until everything changes in an instant.

He wasn't supposed to notice her. Not like this. Not in the way that makes his hands twitch and his mind spiral. Tim Bradford doesn't believe in love. He believes in control. Precision. Clean kills and quiet exits. But the night he walks into that bar and sees her-Lucy, all bright eyes and bruised past-something in him fractures. Something he can't put back. She's not his type. Too soft. Too curious. Too perfect to ruin... And too dangerous not to. But obsession has a pulse. And his is beating for her. As Lucy gets closer to the truth-and to him-lines blur between protector and predator, romance and ruin. And in the end, someone's blood will spill. Will it be hers? Or someone who gets in his way? - 18+|| ‼️

TW - violence, miscarriage, abuse, swearing, kidnapping, buried alive, SA, child abuse, ed, suicidal ideations. (Basically if you get triggered easily please don't read this as it is heavy and quite depressing throughout.) Lucy is being abused by her boyfriend Emmet and doesn't know how to ask for help. Will she survive and learn how to ask for help? A story similar to and with inspiration to 'Chenford More Depth' here on wattpad. Unedited except for when writing so feel free to put any edits or spellings in the comments.

They met on a blind date, fell in love, and built a life together-dating, getting engaged, and being married for a year. Now, join Tim and Lucy as they enter their second year of marriage, navigating pregnancy and the first year of parenthood. Experience the joys, challenges, and unforgettable moments of growing their family, all with the support, love, and laughter of friends and family along the way. Make sure you read the two stories before this one 1. The blind date that changed everything, & began us 2. From that blind date to forever with you.

From the blind date that brought them together, Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen's love has only grown stronger. Now engaged, they enjoy the excitement of wedding plans, playful adventures, and moments with family and friends, discovering that building a life together is just as fun as falling in love. Make sure to read the first book titled The Blind date that changed everything & began us.

Tim Bradford's life runs on structure. Former soldier, career cop, newly promoted Watch Commander-his days are measured in responsibility and routine. Lucy Chen is building a life of her own. As a social worker, she helps people navigate systems that weren't made to be kind, finding patience, humour, and quiet strength along the way. A blind date arranged by their mutual friend Angela Lopez brings them together. Neither expects more than one drink. They both decide one drink isn't enough. Over the course of a year, they let something unfamiliar take shape-dates that turn into habits, conversations that linger, and a relationship built deliberately, without rush. This is the story of two people from different worlds making room for something new-together. --- Feedback is appreciated.

"The Bradford family seems ordinary at first, but their strength and love set them apart. Tim and Lucy Bradford share a deep bond, raising their daughters, Scarlett and Sophie, with care, patience, and devotion. Life for them is filled with everyday joys laughter at breakfast, bedtime stories, and quiet moments of connection. But even in normalcy, challenges arise that test their patience, resilience, and trust in each other. The Bradfords face life together, leaning on love and unwavering support to navigate obstacles. Their story explores how family can be a source of courage, comfort, and hope. Through moments of laughter, quiet reassurance, and small victories, they learn that together they are stronger. Every challenge brings lessons, and every day offers the chance to grow closer. This is a story of family, endurance, and the power of love. The Bradfords remind us that strength comes not from never falling, but from holding on to one another."

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford - to most people, she was just his rookie. But if you looked a little closer, there had always been something more between them. What happens when a sudden undercover assignment turns everything upside down... and forces Lucy and Tim to question the feelings they've been trying to ignore? As the mission becomes more dangerous than anything they've faced before, the line between duty and emotion begins to blur.

Lucy Chen, a gorgeous, young, kind ER nurse, with an overbearing, yet loving family, has been single for years, never thinking she needed someone or wanted someone. She's had a few short-term relationships since high school, but she never felt that spark with any of them. Her family has been trying to set her up since she was 20, but every single date never had a sequel. As the youngest of 5 kids, she had always been behind her older siblings; Aria, Tyler, Rose and Reese, but all her siblings were at least engaged by 28, but Lucy is 27 and never even had a serious relationship. Her parents, Vanessa and Patrick Chen, have always told her that when she finds "the one," she would know. Then Lucy meets Tim Bradford at a mutual friends birthday party and they just...click. •♥︎-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♥︎• Tim Bradford is a sergeant and the watch commander at Mid-Wilshire Police Station. He recently got divorced from his wife, Isabel after she got addicted to drugs, and his best friend, Angela Lopez, has been trying to set him up again. During Tim's marriage, he hated everything about it, not because she was controlling, not because she cheated, not because he and Isabel argued constantly, all though the latter two were true, its because he never truly loved her. The only good thing Tim got from his marriage was his son, Oliver, who he got full custody of when the divorce was final. Tim has avoided dating since the divorce, not wanting to make Ollie think he was replacing his mother. Even if Isabel was a horrible person, she was still the mother of his child. But when Tim meets Lucy Chen at his friend Bailey's birthday party and actually feels... something, he decided to ask her out on a date. Despite feeling something, Tim doesn't expect their relationship to go anywhere, so he doesn't tell Lucy about Ollie. But over time, Tim realises he's falling for her...hard. And now he's in love with a girl who doesn