I wanted to talk to him. The last real conversation we had was weeks ago. I thought maybe, maybe today would be the day. And then I saw them. The new rookie and Tim. Kissing. Tucked away in a corner, like it was a secret they didn't want anyone to see. I waited. Maybe it would be like in those movies, where he pulls back suddenly, yells her name, says he's still in love with his ex. But that moment never came. Instead, he leaned in and kissed her deeper, holding her waist like he meant it. I couldn't move. I just stood there, frozen. And then... he looked up. His eyes met mine. He was breathless. "Oh, Luce..." he said. "I'm sorry, I-I was looking for Nolan. I didn't see anything." Lie. My heart shattered. But I turned away, walked off before the tears gave me away. It is over.

Officer Lucy Chen has always trusted her instincts-but when a dangerous case resurfaces, those instincts start pulling her into something far more personal than she's ready for. The suspect isn't just another criminal. He's calculated, always one step ahead, and he knows exactly how to get inside their heads. As the chase intensifies, every move becomes a risk-and every mistake could cost everything. Sergeant Tim Bradford has always been in control. Strict. Focused. Unshakable. But as the case deepens and Lucy becomes the center of it, that control starts to slip in ways he can't ignore. Forced into high-risk operations and dangerous undercover work, the line between partners and something more begins to blur-until one moment changes everything. Now, with a target on their backs and the pressure rising, they'll have to rely on each other more than ever. But in a city where trust keeps you alive... Feelings might be the one thing that gets you killed.

"We're not doing matching outfits," Lucy muttered, glaring at the floral shirt in her hands. Tim leaned on the doorway with a smirk. "Says the woman who just married me in front of three agents and a box of Krispy Kremes." "Fake married." "Fake hot for me, too?" She threw the shirt at his face. "Don't flatter yourself, Bradford. I only pretend when I have to."

Lucy and Tim don't know each other... Lucy is 26 years old and is just starting at the police academy. Tim is a teacher there. He teaches theoretical courses. Tim is 35. What will happen when they meet? What will Lucy's first six months at the academy be like? Will it be difficult for Tim? L: Lucy T: Tim J: Jackson Jo: John A: Angela That's all for now.

When Lucy Chen's debut romance novel becomes an unexpected sensation, her publisher, Nyla, plans a high-profile book tour for her second release, which means facing fans and media eager to learn about the author's own love life. There's just one problem: Lucy doesn't have one. At Nyla's insistence, Lucy is paired with her editor, Tim Bradford, to pose as her boyfriend during the tour. Lucy and Tim can barely tolerate each other, but they're forced to act like a happy, in-love couple worthy of inspiring her popular books. Yet as staged smiles, scripted moments, and pretend affection start to feel all too real, Lucy and Tim begin to wonder: could their own story turn out to be the greatest plot twist of all?

Lucy's entire world is changed when she realizes the horrible things that are soon to come for her, and her reputation. *leave comments below so i know what you guys want to see in the next story!*

What if Tim and Ashley had broken up before he went undercover and Lucy wasn't happy with Chris? Chenford slow burn 🔥 This is the first time I've written a story but I'm planning to write more if this one goes well.

Tim wants something real with Lucy after ending things with his ex, Ashley. Lucy's busy trying to make Tim jealous with her new personality, the girl Tim has to work for to call his.

Lucy never planned to fall for anyone, let alone her boyfriend's best friend. But when Eli walks out the second she finds out she's pregnant, it's Tim Bradford who shows up. Big, broad, brutally protective-and exactly the kind of steady she swore she didn't need. He's not supposed to want her. She's not supposed to crave him. But late nights turn into soft touches, teasing banter turns into stolen kisses, and suddenly, Lucy's falling-hard-for the man who's been there since the moment everything fell apart. He cooks for her. Rubs her feet. Worships every curve of her changing body like it's the most sacred thing he's ever touched. She's carrying another man's baby. But Tim's the one holding her heart. And when the truth about just how many babies she's carrying finally comes out... everything changes.

When grumpy ex-cop Tim Bradford moves to a quiet little town to start over, he's only looking for peace and maybe a distraction. He definitely wasn't expecting Lucy Chen-the overly cheerful bartender with a sharp tongue, soft heart, and the power to wreck his carefully guarded walls. What begins with banter turns into undeniable chemistry. But love in a small town isn't always simple-especially with baggage, breakups, heartbreak, healing... and unexpected baby news. From flirty bar nights to surprise proposals, steamy moments, and building a life together (literally), this is a story about second chances, found family, and love that refuses to give up.