Tim Bradford doesn't believe in distractions - which is exactly why Sergeant Lucy Chen is becoming one. She transfers in polished, composed, and entirely unimpressed by his reputation, meeting every dry remark with a steadier one of her own. He doesn't go easy on people, but he doesn't go hard on her either, and that line between professional and personal starts to blur in the quiet moments - shared patrol cars, lingering eye contact, the kind of teasing that sounds harmless until it isn't. She carries herself like someone who has more waiting for her than just the job, and Tim tells himself he doesn't need to know what that is. He just needs to remember she's his partner - and nothing else.

In which Lucy becomes the assistant to CEO Tim Bradford. Little does she know, he's an actual vampire. Chenford Vampire AU. - Lucy takes a step back, then pauses. "Do you ever leave before dark?" His eyes lift to hers, sharp and unreadable. "Usually not." "Why not?" He shrugs. "Fewer interruptions." "Right." She gives a small laugh. "You know, I'm starting to think my joke during the interview wasn't such a joke. Maybe you are a vampire." Tim doesn't laugh. For a second, she thinks he didn't hear. But he had; his eyes flicker, quick, like a warning light. "I mean," she adds hastily, "you never eat, you never go outside, you don't like sunlight-it's kinda a pattern." He holds her gaze for a moment longer, then says simply, "Good night, Lucy." She feels heat climb up her neck. "Good night."

Tim and Lucy are married from the very beginning - but no one knows. Partners on patrol, partners in life, they navigate love, danger, and duty while keeping their biggest truth hidden in plain sight. ! This story WILL have smut so this is your warning !

Tim and Lucy spend their first Thanksgiving as a couple-warm, messy, affectionate, and full of quiet moments that feel like home.

A story of hurt, love rediscovered, forgiveness earned, and family found

After the sudden loss of his wife, LAPD Sergeant Tim Bradford has been navigating life as a single father to three children: thirteen-year-old Lottie, who clings to her mother's memory; four-year-old Oliver, full of energy and laughter; and two-year-old Hallie, the heart of the household. Life has been hard, but Tim's love for his children keeps him moving forward. Enter Lucy Chen: twenty-six, kind-hearted, and quietly strong, searching for work as a nanny while In a dangerous, controlling relationship she's kept hidden from everyone. When fate brings her into the Bradford household, the children immediately take to her... though Lottie is suspicious of her intentions and fears Lucy may be trying to replace her mother. As Lucy finds her footing in the chaotic, loving Bradford home, bonds form in unexpected ways. Lottie learns to trust, Oliver and Hallie find a friend and protector, and Tim discovers that maybe, just maybe, opening his heart again is possible. A story of healing, trust, and finding family in the most unexpected places - where love isn't just romantic, it's the people who hold you together when the world feels like it's falling apart.

After a painful breakup, Lucy and Tim slowly find their way back to each other - through late-night talks, honest vulnerability, and undeniable love. As they rebuild trust and move in together, their relationship deepens, surrounded by friends, team chaos, and a secret proposal plan. From heartbreak to healing, their story becomes one of second chances, true partnership, and forever. Ps.: Don't get confused throughout the story I changed some things. Don't get too bored at the beggining, it'll get better. I Promise!! xoxo

Lucy is an EMT/Firefighter in LAFD. Her boyfriend, Ryan, died one year ago on a call he responded to - she swore she would never date anyone whose job puts their life in jeopardy on the daily. Then she meets Tim Bradford - LAPD officer who keeps responding to the same calls as her; calm under pressure, steady under chaos. They click immediately but every time they get closer, Lucy pulls away.

After years of working as one of Hollywood Division's best detectives, Lucy Chen transfers to Mid-Wilshire, ready for a fresh start. Between a difficult divorce and raising her six-year-old daughter Willow on her own, Lucy's life is built on balance - career by day, motherhood by night. Enter Sergeant Tim Bradford - disciplined, guarded, and known for keeping emotions off the clock. When Lucy joins his team, sparks fly - not just from their clashing instincts, but from an undeniable chemistry neither of them expected. Tim sees Lucy as sharp, fearless, and focused - exactly the kind of detective he respects. What he doesn't know is that Lucy's carrying a secret: a daughter she's fiercely protective of and a past that still lingers in shadows. As they navigate high-stakes cases, late-night stakeouts, and the quiet moments in between, Tim begins to realize there's more to Lucy than the badge she wears. And Lucy must decide if she can trust him - not just with her heart, but with the most important part of her life: Lexi. Themes: found family · trust · slow-burn romance · second chances · balancing love and duty

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"