The Girl Who Was Left Alone She was only five years old when they found her. Alone. Scared. Clutching a stuffed rabbit named Hopper and carrying the weight of a childhood no little girl should ever have to carry. Charlotte Grace Alvarez-Lottie-had learned early that people leave. That raised voices meant danger. That promises didn't always last. And that sometimes, the people who were supposed to love you most were the ones who walked away. Then Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen walked into her life. They never expected to become parents. They certainly never expected to find a little girl who would quietly steal her way into their hearts. But as temporary placement turns into permanent custody, Tim and Lucy begin to realize that Lottie isn't just a child they're protecting. She's their daughter. Through first days of school, scraped knees, holidays, birthdays, nightmares, spelling bees, family dinners, and all the little moments in between, Lottie slowly learns what it means to belong. She learns that not every goodbye is forever. That home isn't just a place. And most importantly-that being left alone doesn't mean she has to be alone anymore. Because sometimes, the family you find is the family you were always meant to have. This is the story of the girl who was left alone-and the two people who chose her, every single day.

Tim's mouth was on her neck before she even got her jacket off, Lucy's back hitting the wall of the hallway as she tugged at his belt. "She'll be home in thirty minutes," he muttered against her skin, and Lucy just laughed softly, already wrapping one leg around him. "Then we'll be quick." It was almost mechanical at this point - familiar and practiced, like they'd done this a hundred times before because they had. Tim hitched her up, and Lucy's fingers dug into his shoulders as she guided him exactly where she needed him, no hesitation, no fumbling. She'd stopped feeling guilty months ago; now it just felt like routine, like something built into both their schedules that neither of them questioned anymore. He was rougher than he used to be - less careful, more impatient - and she didn't mind. When he pushed into her she let out a breath that was more relief than surprise, her head falling back against the wall. Twenty-eight minutes, she thought, and then stopped thinking altogether.

Hollywood High isn't just a place for textbooks and tests. It's a labyrinth of whispered secrets, laughter echoing down hallways, and friendships that grow between bell rings. Everyone navigates their own battles, ambitions, and hearts, trying to figure out who they are when no one is looking-but somehow, all their lives intertwine. Lucy Chen is quiet, observant, and fiercely independent, preferring the background, unnoticed corners, and small comforts she can control. Tim Bradford is the school's golden boy-football quarterback, popular, and magnetic-but beneath the charm lies someone carrying far more than anyone suspects. His loyalty to family and friends is unwavering, even at a cost. Jackson West is the easygoing friend everyone wishes they had: clever, loyal, and quick with a joke. Celina Juarez thrives on adventure and fierce dedication, with Miles Penn always matching her intensity. Angela Lopez grounds everyone with insight and humor, while Wesley Evers is reliable, steadfast, and ready to face the storm alongside those he loves. Genny Bradford navigates life with quiet strength, while Aaron Thorsen, James Murray, Nyla Harper, John Nolan, and Bailey Nune each carve out their own unique roles in the high school world. At Hollywood High, every hallway holds stories of first crushes, secret alliances, whispered truths, and moments that change lives. Each period brings new challenges, comforts, and connections deeper than anyone anticipates. Because Hollywood High isn't just about passing classes. It's about Passing Periods 🎒🏫❤️ --- Themes: Friendship, love, family, high school pressures, personal growth, found family Warnings: Teen relationships, mild drama, family struggles, emotional intensity

Lucia "Lucy" Chen is second in line to the throne of Aurelia, a Mediterranean island between Sardinia and Crete, Capital: Valmeri. Her older brother, Archer "Archie" Chen, is set to become king with his queen corset and wife Rosaline "Rosa" Chen in 9 months when their grandma Harriet Chen, queen, steps down from the throne. Just behind Lucy in the line of succession is her younger sister Eloise "Ellie" Chen. She has accepted she is never going to be queen unless both her siblings step down. But she and Lucy know Archie will never step down...or so they think. Rosa, Ellie and Lucy all have strong sisterly bonds and often gang up on Archie. Lucy has never wanted to be queen and is currently living in Los Angeles, with her best friends, Nyla Harper, Tamara Collins, Celina Juarez and Celinas boyfriend; Miles Penn and of course Lucy's Ragdoll kitten; Sir whiskers along with her body guard, Wade Grey who is like a father to her, What Lucy doesn't know is Wade is going to retire and spend more time with his wife Luna. And that shes getting a new bodyguard. Tim Bradford was recently injured in the army and is now working for his best friend, Angela Lopez's, Security company which she runs with her husband, Wesley Evers. They live in Los Angeles and Tim recently got divorced after his wife Isabel got addicted to drugs, cheated on him and wound up pregnant. Tim's one rule in life is to never do anything addictive, as his father was an abusive alcoholic growing up and he's forever traumatised. He's never drank, smoked, done drugs or gambled. His rule has been especially upkeeped after his divorce, refusing to drink, even if he's sad, because he doesn't want to be like his father or end up like Isabel. One day Angela gives him a new assignment, its long term and might last until retirement, he can get fired in an instant and the client is 2nd in line to a European throne and her current body guard is retiring. The client? Princess Lucy Chen of Aurelia.

This story follows on from episode 11 of season 2. After realizing how close to Christmas the Day of the Dead was, I thought I'd write a story about Lucy's journey back to "normal". It won't be an easy journey, but she has people around her to help her...

Everyone in Mid-Wilshire knows Officer Tim Bradford is a wall-hard, unyielding, and impossible to climb. They think he's breaking Officer Lucy Chen because she's a "hot shot" rookie. They don't know that Lucy is already breaking. Between a boyfriend who is slowly stealing her light and a secret night with her TO that could end both their careers, Lucy is starving for a way out. When the truth finally bleeds through her uniform, Tim has to decide: follow the rules he lives by, or burn the world down to save the one person who finally saw behind his wall.

Aurora Horizon is a small town on the coastline of California. It's got gorgeous beaches, beautiful hikes with views meant to be photographed, and Aurielle Point, the gorgeous cliff named after the town founder's one true love. The current mayor-and most eligible bachelor-is Tim Bradford, who has lived here all his life, apart from when he served in the army. For years, Tim's friends have been trying to set him up with every new arrival to the town, but he has been focused completely on his job as the mayor and helping his mom at her market. Until Lucy Chen moves to Aurora Horizon, and his whole "I don't need love" act dies. Lucy Chen has lived in Los Angeles her whole life, working on her dreams of becoming a published author and opening a bookstore coffee shop. But she knows living in the city, it won't be nearly as easy to fulfill those dreams as in a small town. So she packs up her life and moves to Aurora Horizon, a small town on the coastline of California in the Imperial area. Lucy moves into the house in the town that she inherited a few years ago after her grandmother passed away and makes friends almost immediately when her car breaks down outside of the coffee shop, Horizon Brew and Co. Where she meets Angela Lopez and the mayor, Tim Bradford. Over time she works on her novel and makes more and more friends, who always make sure she knows Tim Bradford is single but she's too busy working on her novel and dream's to date... Or so she says. Because she slowly realises that she is in love with Tim, so much so that she realizes he's the main character in her story, just with a different name. The town is trying to set them up. Tim and Lucy keep denying it, but they both have feelings. Then Lucy's bookstore opening changes everything.

From the blind date that brought them together, Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen's love has only grown stronger. Now engaged, they enjoy the excitement of wedding plans, playful adventures, and moments with family and friends, discovering that building a life together is just as fun as falling in love. Make sure to read the first book titled The Blind date that changed everything & began us.

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"

Lucy and Tim met each other at a bar ten years ago. They were drunk and he was desperate, leading to her coming home with him and having a one-night stand. Shortly after she found out she was pregnant, but she never got his name, nor did she see him again after that and she ended up raising their little daughter alone. On the first day of her new job, joining the LAPD as a rookie, she couldn't believe who was her field-training-officer... OR: Lucy and Tim made a drunken mistake and Lucy never told anyone about her daughter Hailee.