Widowed cop Tim Bradford just wanted to learn to cook for his picky 9-year-old daughter, Lydia, but when he meets Lucy Chen, a warm and sassy cooking instructor, he gets more than he could have imagined. What starts as private lessons turns into something sweeter as Lydia bonds with Lucy, and Tim realizes the recipes aren't the only thing heating up. With good food, a dash of romance, and a sprinkle of laughter, the trio discovers that the right ingredients can create more than a meal- they can build a family.

A second part to 'A Grieving Friend' as was requested! Tim and Lucy are happily together, but Lucy is still struggling with the death of her best friend, Jackson. How will Tim help Lucy through this, and will their relationship survive this?

What if Lucy went home after Jackson's murder and broke down, and Tim found her?

Tim and Lucy have a strong hatred for each other. But, when Lucy has no place to live, Nyla recommends she go with Tim. Will she take the chance or will she find somewhere else? This is happening in a different AU, so I may have other rookie characters as different couples, so don't come at me👌 This series is about how Tim and Lucy go from enemies, to friends, to lovers. A little background: Lucy is currently a P2 but studying to become a U.C and a detective. Tim is still a T.O (P3) currently training Officer Kate Barnes. Aaron is a P3 currently Study to become a member of SWAT. Angela is a detective coming having leaves another previous station Grey is a watch commander/ sergeant And Jackson is a P2 Ever since day 1, Lucy has hated Tim. For how he treats her, how he always yells at her, etc. Sorry these parts are short. I'll make it up by releasing daily parts, I plan on making this a long term story until I decide to end it. There is also a sequel to this called "Celina's training". You can find it on my page and it is a sequel to this and takes a dive into Aaron's training on Celina, currently a rookie. ( you can also find it on my reading list below) New parts come out daily! (Maybe) (Short parts)

When Lucy Chen goes undercover in a women's prison, Tim Bradford must pretend to be her boyfriend. No one will figure out he's secretly in love with her, right? Canon through 5x03

Tim and Lucy may not have been caught undercover, but little did anybody know that so many things could go wrong so fast.

Time is running out, and Tim is about to lose Lucy forever unless he speaks up at her wedding to Chris. Title and story inspired by "Speak Now" by Taylor Swift

Tim Bradford is an apprehensive assassin tasked with killing Lucy Chen, but after observing her from afar and speaking to her for a few minutes, he decides he cannot carry out such an order. When he discovers that other hired gunmen are also after her, he changes tactics and becomes her fierce protector.

When Lucy Chen draws Tim Bradford's name for the office Secret Santa she decides to use it to let him know how she feels about him.