She's my rookie. I can't have feelings for her. That's what I keep telling myself. But every day I ride with Lucy Chen is another day I fall for her. She's my ride or die. She always has my back. And I will never let anything happen to her. I'd die for her. But she can't know how I feel, nobody can. Falling For Lucy is my thesis on how and why Tim Bradford has been falling for Lucy Chen since the very beginning of the show. I, personally, believe the show writers did not do this on purpose, and the story has written itself. This is my detailed account of Tim Bradford's POV throughout The Rookie with some creative liberties taken to fill in the blanks. This is a super slow burn, just like the show. This book will always be 100% canon to the show. And yes, I am watching the show five seconds at a time giving you every detail of every second of Tim Bradford's experience. This is The Rookie: Tim's POV. So if that sounds interesting to you, you will enjoy this book. Also! Check out Lusting For Lucy for more mature bonus chapters, one-shots, and alternate timelines. I have the entirety of Dim & Juicy written over there, and it seems to be a fan favorite with an additional steamy alt ending. Enjoy! Written 12/2025 Current Rookie Episode: Season 8 Airing Now, Airing on Hulu Current written Episode: Season 3 Episode 9 (Epi 49) Current Status: Season 3 is in progress. Follow me to stay up to date! Please be patient with me, I am still committed to this story, but like I have a regular life, a demanding dog, and a full time job too. _______________________ Check out my Spotify playlist that is paired with this book. Search Falling For Lucy: Chenford on Spotify! (See Glossary) [Proofreading and Editing is WIP] Warning: adult language, some chapters may contain topics and themes such as guns, violence, drugs, addiction, and more. Some episodes may contain political conversation.

When Lucy Chen, a sharp and ambitious defense attorney, and Tim Bradford, a no-nonsense LAPD patrol sergeant, discover they've been signed up for LA's hottest new dating show without their consent, they're less than thrilled-especially when they realize they already know each other from their professional run-ins in court and on cases. Forced into close quarters with cameras rolling 24/7, the by-the-book cop and the passionate lawyer who've spent years professionally sparring must navigate ridiculous dating challenges, eliminate other contestants, and somehow convince producers (and themselves) that they're actually compatible. Between their clashing worldviews, undeniable chemistry, and the mounting pressure to either couple up or get voted off, the line between what's real and what's for the cameras begins to blur. But when the competition heats up and real feelings start creeping in, both Tim and Lucy have to decide: are they willing to cross the borderline between professional adversaries and something more-or will they walk away before anyone gets hurt?

From friendly officers to something more? Lately, Lucy has been finding it hard not to have feelings for Tim. Will she confess and face her feelings or will she hide them and move on? Keep reading to find out.

On a board filled with traps, two sides wage a dangerous battle beneath the façade of a public alliance between nations. On one side stands Tim Bradford, the newest recruit of the U.S. Intelligence Department, though nothing about him screams rookie. At forty years old, he's been a cadet, a squad leader, a police officer, and a sergeant. Now, a hardened spy, thrown into a world where one wrong move means death. On the other, Lucy Chen - the trusted right hand of the most powerful Russian crime syndicate. A girl whose past everyone judges to know. And Tim's mission. There is no loyalty strong enough. No lie safe enough. Only one can survive. And falling in love might be the deadliest move of all. Buckle up. The game is about to begin. | i also post this on AO3 |

Lucy Chen doesn't crumble - she rebuilds. But after Tim Bradford ends things with a single, painful choice, rebuilding comes with silence, distance, and walls no one can seem to break through... until a new detective decides she's worth understanding. Tim tries to move on. Lucy tries to forget. And Ethan Shaw tries to help her breathe again. But the heart never forgets what it once held close.

Tim Bradford a teacher Lucy Chen a student falling for someone she shouldn't

This story is based off the characters of The Rookie. The main focus will be on Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford but the other characters will be mentioned. I have definitely changed the storyline but of course I don't own any of these characters, this is just my take on what could've been. Chapters with mature content will be labelled. Please enjoy!

Welcome to Dusty Hollow 🌾🐴❤️ This story follows Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford-two people from different worlds whose paths collide on a sprawling Texas farm where rules are strict, hearts are guarded, and love is both forbidden and inevitable. Lucy Chen, along with Angela Lopez, Celina Juraz, and Tamara Collins, were adopted together by Wade and Luna Grey after tragedy struck their families. Alongside their biological sister Dominique, they've grown up with one unshakable rule: Grey's daughters are off limits. Life at Dusty Hollow is structured-lights out by ten, breakfast and dinner with the family, no parties, respect for visitors-but chaos is never far when strong personalities collide with the wide-open Texas landscape. Tim Bradford, newly hired at the farm, is everything Lucy's told to stay away from: tall, handsome, and entirely unaware of the storm he's about to walk into. Rules were meant to be broken, hearts meant to be challenged, and in the heat of long Texas days, Lucy and Tim find themselves drawn together-against all odds and every warning she's ever been given. Between sassy horseback rides, secret moments, flares of jealousy, and quiet acts of devotion, Lucy and Tim's story is a slow burn of laughter, tension, and the kind of love that refuses to follow the rules. Will Lucy's careful heart survive the reckless pull of Tim Bradford, or will Dusty Hollow change them both forever? ✨ Comments, votes, and support are deeply appreciated. Dive into the world of Dusty Hollow and experience love, rules, chaos, and the slow-burn romance of Lucy and Tim. 🌾🐴❤️ Name inspired by Taylor Swift's song: "mine"

Tim Bradford dating Ashley but him and Lucy have been having a thing. Love affair?

Lucy Chen thought she had it all figured out. The road to detective, a new rank, a clean slate. What she didn't plan for was being thrown back into the same rotation as Timothy Bradford. Tim. Her ex. Her once-training officer. And, unfortunately, her biggest distraction. Freshly broken up and still feeling the sting, Lucy was determined to keep things professional.. until the day Sergeant Grey promoted her to temporary training officer. Now she's on equal ground with Tim... and their rookies just happen to be best friends. The chances of two training officers secretly hooking up? Low. But never zero. Because in the LAPD, secrets don't stay buried for long-not when rookies are watching, blackmail is brewing, and one wrong move could destroy everything they've worked for. "Cops gossip more than middle schoolers," Tim muttered. Lucy smirked. "Then we'd better give them something to talk about." When the line between duty and desire starts to blur again, Lucy has to choose, follow the rules... or break them all for the man she swore she was done with. Guys if you saw this before this edit pls forgive me, I do NOT know who wrote 'uwu' on this and I promise it's not me. Swear, someone else messed it up