Lucy wakes up with no memory... and no way out. She doesn't know who she is or what she did to end up in trouble, but she finds herself being held captive by mafia members who seem to hate her. When an escape attempt goes wrong, Lucy is handed over to the most feared man of all: the Commissioner. Cold, controlling, and extremely dangerous. He takes her to an isolated house where the rules aren't what she thought they would be. But the consequences for every misstep are absolute. Under the Commissioner's control, she finds herself torn between fear and a strange sense of familiarity that she can't explain, even though she'd rather die than admit it. In practice, she discovers that sometimes the greatest danger isn't being in the hands of a monster... but trusting him.

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+|| ‼️

Lucy and Tim... They used to be the happiest couple you could ever imagine. No one was ever more in love than they were. But then Lucy followed her dream. She went undercover. It wasn't for long-just four months. But Tim took it hard. He was scared for her. He loved her. And yet... he still did what he did. He cheated. Even with all that love in his heart-he betrayed her. He was drunk. And there's not a single minute he doesn't regret it. Lucy didn't hear it from him. She found out from her. The woman. Lucy left the operation early. She was heartbroken. And their love... just couldn't survive it. They broke up. And Lucy? She found comfort in Chris's arms. He was there for her. Support. Safety. A friend. She tried to forget Tim. And she got back together with Chris. But she doesn't love him. She never will. Because in her heart-there's only one man. Tim. Always has been. Always will be. And Tim? He's falling apart. Especially when Chris shows up to pick her up. He wants to punch him. Every time. But he can't. Because this... is all his fault. And no-being drunk isn't an excuse. ⸻ L: Lucy T: Tim A: Angela C: Celina N: Nyla Jo: John G: Grey Ch: Chris (Aaron, Zoe, and Jackson are not part of this story. Tamara-maybe.)

Tim and Lucy have been living together for a few months now and have been dating for over 2 years. Lucy is a sergeant and Tim is watch commander. Tim gets into bad habits and starts going out drinking until it gets to a breaking point. Collab with @therookie_story-20 Follow her on TikTok: @therookie.story20 And me on TikTok: @therookiestoryctt

domestic , sad , smutty. Just everything chenford.

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.