The man in the corner-the guard assigned by our families to ensure the union is 'properly consummated' watches us with dispassionate eyes. It makes my skin crawl, but then Tim shifts his hips, and a sharp gasp tears from my throat, drowning out everything else. I bury my face in the crook of his neck to hide from the guard, inhaling the scent of sandalwood and expensive whiskey. My fingers dig into his shoulders as the rhythm builds. "Tell me something about you," he murmurs against my hair, his voice ragged but clear despite the exertion. "What?" I moan, confused and dizzy, pressing my lips to the damp skin of his neck in a desperate attempt to anchor myself. He slows his pace just enough to force me to focus, pulling back slightly so he can look me in the eye, even as his body remains connected to mine. "I want to get to know my wife."

As a new employee on the Grey Ranch, Tim was told one of the rules was that Lucy, the ranch owner's daughter, was off limits. Tim really tried to follow orders, but she was irresistible.

an·dro·pho·bia | \ ˌan-drə-ˈfō-bē-ə noun : an abnormal dread of men : repugnance to the male sex Thea is the definition of sweetness. Whether it be stopping to talk to a homeless person in the streets or volunteering overtime at her local charity shop, she feels the need to give and not take. Although that comes with disadvantages of its own, the effects of a strange phobia of hers only make her life more difficult: her growing fear of men. And when she meets the most terrifying of them all, she is forced to ultimately confront her fear. In the form of a murderous member of the mafia by the name of Synn, that same uncontrollable terror that she experiences in the presence of a man only sparks an interest in him. But unbeknownst to Synn, a man who revels at the tremor of his enemies, he cannot figure out why her wide, teary eyes do not give him the same pleasure. Why does that same terror-stricken look on Thea's face only make his heart clench with pain instead of content? #1 in Hot #1 in Fear #1 in Scared #1 in Sweet #1 in Kind #3 in Cute #5 in Love Cover done by @kimtherespeopledying

An undercover operation forces Lucy and Tim to play a convincing couple, even though they can barely stand each other. The fighting is real. The tension is worse. And the longer the mission lasts, the harder it becomes to tell what's fake and what isn't.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫. Valentina Santos never expected her life to shatter overnight. After her parents sudden marriage into the famous De Luca dynasty, Valentina is dragged into a world dripping in power, danger, and blood-soaked secrets. Overnight, she gains five stepbrothers-heirs to an empire built in the shadows. Beautiful. Untouchable. Deadly. And they hate her. To them, Valentina isn't family. She's a mistake. A weakness. An outsider who's seen too much. Because the De Lucas don't just run the city-they own it. Every alley, every deal, every whispered fear traces back to them. Loyalty is law. Betrayal is fatal. And trust? It doesn't exist. Now trapped inside a mansion that feels more like a prison, surrounded by enemies who call themselves family, Valentina must learn their rules fast. Speak carefully. Watch everything. Never show fear. Because in this family, love is a weapon... and survival is never guaranteed. The question is-will Valentina become strong enough to survive them... ...or will she be the next one they destroy? ╰── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──╯ 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥. 🖤

TW - violence, miscarriage, abuse, swearing, kidnapping, buried alive, SA, child abuse, ed, suicidal ideations. (Basically if you get triggered easily please don't read this as it is heavy and quite depressing throughout.) Lucy is being abused by her boyfriend Emmet and doesn't know how to ask for help. Will she survive and learn how to ask for help? A story similar to and with inspiration to 'Chenford More Depth' here on wattpad. Unedited except for when writing so feel free to put any edits or spellings in the comments.

Four LAPD officers' spouses - a patrol sergeant, a lawyer, and a social worker - find themselves in a very bad situation on a very ordinary Tuesday morning. Sarcasm, stubbornness, and an extremely ill-advised amount of talking ensue.

Tim Bradford is a 28-year-old widower. He is the father of three beautiful children. His oldest daughter is 13 years old, her name is Olivia Bradford. Then he has a son who is 5 years old, Matthew, and the youngest is only 3 years old, Chloe. They lost their beloved mother, and Tim lost the love of his life. Tim is a sergeant with the LAPD. Until now, they had a nanny whom the children had known since they were little... but unfortunately, she had to resign. And now Tim is looking for a new one... sadly, so far without success. Lucy Chen is a 24-year-old young woman. She loves children! That's why she started working as a nanny! She always wished to work in a kindergarten, but unfortunately, she hasn't been accepted anywhere yet... She has already worked as a nanny for one family, but because they had to move, she had to leave. Lucy has a boyfriend, Chris, and they are happy together... or at least that's what it seems like. Will someone bring Tim's heartbeat back to life? T: Tim L: Lucy O: Olivia M: Matthew C: Chloe Ch: Chris A: Angela

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?

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.