Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford are secretly married and share a five-year-old daughter, Maila-something no one at the precinct knows. Between police work, everyday life, and keeping their family hidden, their carefully guarded secret is suddenly threatened by an unexpected incident, forcing them to face the truth and the challenges that come with it.

"You're so fucking annoying." Jake just shook his head at me. "And you're a self centered uptight dickhead." I glared at him. Jake laughed lightly at the insult. "You have such nice things to say about the guy that just fucked the shit out of you." - Evan and Jake hated each other. That was the one fact everyone knew. Captains to rival football teams meant that they were constantly at each other's throats. Everything turned into a way to one-up the other. But then the two boys find themselves alone in a bar bathroom and soon they are stuck in an enemy with benefits arrangement that can only turn messy. ⚠️Content Warnings- Sexual content, abuse, homophobia {book one in Crossing Lines series}

𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐙𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐙 Through victories and heartbreak, Ezekiel's story is one of resilience, family loyalty, and personal growth. He is a father, a friend, a champion, and a man learning to reconcile his love for others with the lingering shadows of faith and grief. His journey blends the intensity of professional sports with intimate human connections, showcasing a life shaped as much by triumphs on the ice as by the love and loss he carries in his heart. However, that will all change. For two people come into his life-younger and more years to live life-who will turn his life around. For the better, or worst? Ezekiel doesn't know just yet. 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐋𝐘𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐙𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐕 𝐱 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐂 𝐱 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑

The rookie gang go on a holiday together but Lucy bumps into one of her old exes and tim starts getting jealous

Everyone in Mid-Wilshire knows Officer Tim Bradford is a wall-hard, unyielding, and impossible to climb. They think he's breaking Officer Lucy Chen because she's a "hot shot" rookie. They don't know that Lucy is already breaking. Between a boyfriend who is slowly stealing her light and a secret night with her TO that could end both their careers, Lucy is starving for a way out. When the truth finally bleeds through her uniform, Tim has to decide: follow the rules he lives by, or burn the world down to save the one person who finally saw behind his wall.

After betrayal and heartbreak of Tim cheating , Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford struggle to rebuild their relationship while navigating the dangers of police work and jealous exes. From near-death calls to chaotic honeymoons, they fight for trust, love, and a future together.

Tim and Lucy meet when Lucy is in highschool. Tim is a cop that has been in the game for a few years. What will happen?

When Lucy Chen transfers to Mid-Wilshire, she never expects to come face-to-face with the man she once shared an unforgettable summer with - Tim Bradford. Old sparks resurface, buried feelings ignite, and what starts as tension soon turns into a slow-burn journey of love, laughter, and second chances. Through flirtation, friendship, and the challenges of life in and out of uniform, Tim and Lucy discover that some connections are meant to last forever - no matter how much time has passed.

Lucy Chen, a young lady. She's studying at university! She just turned 20 and is enjoying her life, but at the same time, she loves her peace and books. She doesn't get along well with her parents, so she lives in a dorm and rarely goes home. Tim Bradford, a mafia boss. He was raised into the life from a young age. His father was also a mafioso. When his father died, Tim took over the leadership. It's a mafia focused on extortion and money laundering. You won't find any drugs in their operations. Tim is 30 years old and has been the mafia boss since he was 25. Characters: T: Tim L: Lucy A: Angela - a friend of Tim Li: Liam - Tim's second-in-command, his right hand Th: Thomas - also his right hand And that's it for now.

After the sudden loss of his wife, LAPD Sergeant Tim Bradford has been navigating life as a single father to three children: thirteen-year-old Lottie, who clings to her mother's memory; four-year-old Oliver, full of energy and laughter; and two-year-old Hallie, the heart of the household. Life has been hard, but Tim's love for his children keeps him moving forward. Enter Lucy Chen: twenty-six, kind-hearted, and quietly strong, searching for work as a nanny while In a dangerous, controlling relationship she's kept hidden from everyone. When fate brings her into the Bradford household, the children immediately take to her... though Lottie is suspicious of her intentions and fears Lucy may be trying to replace her mother. As Lucy finds her footing in the chaotic, loving Bradford home, bonds form in unexpected ways. Lottie learns to trust, Oliver and Hallie find a friend and protector, and Tim discovers that maybe, just maybe, opening his heart again is possible. A story of healing, trust, and finding family in the most unexpected places - where love isn't just romantic, it's the people who hold you together when the world feels like it's falling apart.