Lucy Chen had struggled Mentally as a child. Still not fully recovered from her past trauma she conquers challenges every day as a detective in the LAPD. How will she handle it? And will the people closest to her notice?

Tim Bradford is the best divorce lawyer in the state and Lucy Chen was his assistant they both have feelings for each other but Mr Bradford is married...

Fresh out of the academy, Erin is stubborn, guarded, and haunted by her past. But between late-night talks with Lucy, chaotic shifts with the squad, and a complicated pull toward her training officer, Tim Bradford - who is harsh, unrelenting, and the last person she thinks she can trust, she slowly discovers what family, and maybe even love can feel like. Will they get over their problems as tension and heated glances start to fall? ﹒﹒﹒﹒﹒𓂃 🔗 𓂃﹒﹒﹒﹒﹒ This book Contains Graphics like Blood, Injuries, Mental health and hints of Sexual Content. 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬. #1 therookie - 03/09/25 #1 timbradford - 03/09/25 #1 timbradfordxoc - 01/09/25

After years of unspoken feelings, Tim and Lucy finally admit they want each other - and once the door opens, they don't hold back. Through dates, tension, desire, challenges at work, and moments that pull them closer, they build something real one chapter at a time.

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.