After an unexpected ceiling collapse sends her apartment into chaos, Madelaine Grayson ends up living with her brother - and dangerously close to his tattooed, way-too-charming roommate. He's off-limits... but resisting him might be impossible. *** When Madelaine Grayson's bathroom ceiling caves in, it's not just drywall that crumbles. It's her entire world. Forced to move in with her brother, she finds herself swept up in the chaos of his new protective attitude - especially when it comes to his tattooed roommate, Noah Laurier. Noah is the epitome of perfection: sweet, hot, and embedded into every thought Madelaine has. But he's forbidden, and the closer she gets, the harder he is to resist. Well... what her brother doesn't know can't hurt him, right? *** "Matt's sister, I presume?" He walks towards the couch and my eyes widen. He's tall. I thought I was tall but this man could tower me, and when he reaches a hand towards me, there's an intricate clock tattooed on the back of his hand and his fingers have bones tattooed over them. This man is not human. He's tall and angular and dripping with sex appeal. This man is hot. Capital H, capital O, capital T. I don't think I've ever seen a human being so attractive. All I can think about as I force myself to keep my eyes on the screen is the feel of his jaw beneath my hand, and it takes everything in me not to look

Sergeant Tim Bradford thought his days of training rookies were behind him-until Sergeant Wade Grey assigns him one final favor: help his niece, a promising new transfer, get a feel for the Mid-Wilshire way. At first, Tim treats the assignment like any other-strict, professional, by the book. But as days turn into weeks, he finds himself drawn to her strength, quick wit, and the way she challenges his guarded heart. Just as he's coming to terms with the feelings he's tried to suppress, a bombshell drops: she's Sergeant Grey's niece. Suddenly, everything feels more complicated-professional lines blur, and Tim must decide if risking his career and the respect of a man he admires is worth following his heart. Love was never part of the plan-but neither was she.

Lucy (28) is captain of mid Wilshire (recently divorved) and Tim (37) is watch commander (in denial about his wife choosing drvgs over him) , Lucy's best friend Angela is a detective and tims beat friend Aaron is a just a normal cop , angela and Aaron are always gossiping about how Tim likes Lucy and the whole station could see it , lucy did love him but It wasn't obvious, lucy and Tim are also best friends and are quiet close