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DUTY AND DESIRE

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Tim Bradford and Ruby Anderson are no strangers to danger. As Training Officers in the L.A. Police Department, their lives are filled with high-stakes calls, endless chaos, and constant pressure. But when the dust settles and the sirens fade, there's a tension between them neither can ignore.
As they navigate the intense demands of their roles-mentoring rookies, facing life-or-death situations, and keeping each other grounded-Tim and Ruby begin to realize that the line between professional partnership and something deeper is becoming harder to draw.
Tim, fiercely protective and guarded, has spent years keeping his emotions in check. Ruby, determined and intuitive, has always known how to balance the weight of her job with the people around her. But now, as their professional relationship shifts, both are forced to confront feelings they never expected-and a connection they can no longer deny.
Caught between duty and desire, will they keep their feelings under control, or will the sparks between them ignite a fire neither is ready for?All Rights Reserved

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BOOK 1 | The Rookie: Line of Fire [Character x Tim Bradford] by XxMultifandomSimpxX

Rookie cop Rose Whitley only wanted to prove herself - to the LAPD, to her family, and to the demanding training officer who seems determined to make her life hell. Officer Tim Bradford is everything she hates in a cop: cold, harsh, and rule-bound. But when a call leads Rose to a brutal drug trafficking case tied to her own family, she's thrown into a web of secrets, danger, and betrayal. Shut out of the official investigation, Rose begins to dig in secret - breaking rules, risking her badge, and pulling Bradford along with her. As the case unravels and the stakes climb higher, the line between right and wrong blurs. So does the line between hate and something much deeper. What starts as defiance turns into something undeniable, but falling for your training officer in the middle of an illegal investigation isn't just complicated - it's dangerous. In a city where loyalty can get you killed and love might cost you your future, Rose and Tim have one shot to bring the truth to light... if it doesn't burn them first.

Unwritten Protocol by unananu

Lucy Chen thought she had it all figured out. The road to detective, a new rank, a clean slate. What she didn't plan for was being thrown back into the same rotation as Timothy Bradford. Tim. Her ex. Her once-training officer. And, unfortunately, her biggest distraction. Freshly broken up and still feeling the sting, Lucy was determined to keep things professional.. until the day Sergeant Grey promoted her to temporary training officer. Now she's on equal ground with Tim... and their rookies just happen to be best friends. The chances of two training officers secretly hooking up? Low. But never zero. Because in the LAPD, secrets don't stay buried for long-not when rookies are watching, blackmail is brewing, and one wrong move could destroy everything they've worked for. "Cops gossip more than middle schoolers," Tim muttered. Lucy smirked. "Then we'd better give them something to talk about." When the line between duty and desire starts to blur again, Lucy has to choose, follow the rules... or break them all for the man she swore she was done with. Uwu

Under Blue Lines by AmaniHaddock1

For Yelena Wayne, joining the LAPD was never about glory - it was about proving she could make a difference. Fresh out of the academy and assigned to the Mid-Wilshire Division as a rookie, Yelena quickly learns the job is more complicated than the training manuals ever prepared her for. Her personal life collides with her professional one when she discovers her Training Officer is Sergeant Tim Bradford - the man she's been quietly dating for months. Between high-stakes calls, department politics, and keeping their relationship under wraps, every day tests her ability to separate heart from duty. With Lucy Chen as her anchor, John Nolan as her unexpected ally, and a city that never sleeps, Yelena must prove that her instincts - and her heart - are exactly what the badge needs. In the line of duty, trust is everything... and so is knowing when to follow your own rules.

Of Men and Monsters (Male Reader x The Rookie) by TheSinisterKnight

After nine years in the Marine Corps, Y/N L/N trades battlefields for the streets of Los Angeles-becoming one of the LAPD's oldest new recruits. Haunted by memories of war and shaped by military discipline, Y/N enters the force seeking purpose, stability, and a second chance at life among civilians. But the line between order and chaos, justice and violence, becomes harder to walk in a city that doesn't wait for anyone to catch up. Assigned to the experienced and sharp-eyed Nyla Harper as his Training Officer, Y/N quickly proves himself under pressure-earning wary respect from colleagues like Tim Bradford and forming deep bonds with fellow rookies Lucy Chen and Jackson West. But as bullets fly, past traumas surface, and loyalties are tested, Y/N must learn that being a good cop isn't about control-it's about vulnerability, integrity, and knowing when to stand your ground.

The 3 A.M. Rule | Chenford by hosiexa

There's an unspoken rule in the LAPD: if someone calls after 3 a.m., it better be life or death. So when Lucy Chen finds herself dialing Tim Bradford in the middle of the night after a nightmare, she expects silence - not for him to answer on the first ring. The call is short. Quiet. Safe. And it accidentally starts something they can't stop. What begins as a lifeline during sleepless nights becomes a ritual neither of them wants to break. Every call brings them closer - shared silences, confessions half-whispered into darkness, and feelings neither of them can admit under daylight. But when a dangerous call on duty nearly shatters everything, Tim and Lucy are forced to confront what's been growing between them - not with words mumbled through sleep, but with eyes open, hearts racing, and no more excuses. Because after so many calls at 3 a.m., they're both starting to realize... Maybe it was never just about the time. Maybe it's always been about each other. | I also post this on my AO3 account |

𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 | Tim Bradford by walkinginthegalaxy

After a year of working together, seasoned detective Tim Bradford begins a romantic relationship with his rookie partner. As their bond deepens, Tim meets her young daughter, sparking joy and hope for a blended future. However, their happiness is threatened when her ex-husband discovers Tim's presence in their lives. Tensions rise as past grievances resurface, forcing Tim and his partner to confront the challenges of love, family, and loyalty. As they navigate these turbulent waters, they must decide if their relationship can withstand the storm. •••• Please note this does not follow the actual plot of the show! But there may be episodes incorporated for depth! This is also a crossover with Criminal Minds

The Rookie: Hidden in plain sight by Zelena_Blackarne

Sofia Salvatore is no stranger to chaos. As a former Navy Corpsman with battlefield scars and a sharp tongue, she's used to surviving under pressure. What she didn't expect was to fall for the one man who might just match her grit - LAPD training officer Tim Bradford. After a quiet wedding kept far from the eyes of the LAPD, Sofia sets her sights on a new goal: becoming a cop herself. When she walks into Mid-Wilshire as a rookie, no one knows she's already married to the notoriously tough and disciplined Bradford - no one except Sergeant Wade Grey, who keeps their secret out of respect and trust. Assigned to her own husband as her Training Officer, Sofia must walk a razor-thin line between professionalism and affection, all while proving she belongs in one of the toughest precincts in the city. While John, Lucy, and Jackson navigate the trials of their rookie year, Sofia balances two lives: one as "Corps," the competent, respected ex-military rookie, and one as Tim's wife, sharing stolen moments and whispered conversations behind closed doors. As danger escalates and lives hang in the balance, the line between personal and professional begins to blur. Through high-stakes arrests, undercover missions, heartbreak, and triumph, Sofia and Tim must fight to keep their love hidden - and strong - in a world where exposure could cost them everything

UNCHARTED - [ Tim Bradford x OC ] by theirtype

She swore she'd never let anyone in - but then came Lucy's friendship and Tim's sharp banter. Fresh out of the academy, Erin is stubborn, guarded, and haunted by her past. But between late-night talks with Lucy, chaotic shifts with the squad, and a complicated pull toward her training officer, Tim Bradford - who is harsh, unrelenting, and the last person she thinks she can trust, she slowly discovers what family - and maybe even love - can feel like. Will they get over their problems as tension and heated glances start to fall? - #1 therookie - 03/09/25 #1 timbradford - 03/09/25 #1 timbradfordxoc - 01/09/25 - [ TW'S ] - Selfharm (mostly past) - Parental Issues (Abuse) - Guns and other Weapons - Hinting at BPD?

Between the Lines by Nova120211

In the line of duty, they're partners. Off duty, they're something more-something deeper. Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen have always walked a fine line between tension and tenderness, but when an interview gone sideways begins unraveling secrets, everything shifts. A hidden relationship, a brutal breakup, a violent threat -and the return of a familiar monster-throws them into a whirlwind of emotion, action, and heartbreak. As Lucy faces new wounds and haunting reminders of what she's survived, Tim is forced to confront the one fear he can't outrun: losing her. When safety is no longer guaranteed, love becomes the only place left to hide. But some lines, once crossed, can never be uncrossed. From stolen glances to cuffed confessions, playful banter to full-blown breakdowns, this is a story of trust rebuilt, love rediscovered, and two hearts learning what it truly means to be all in.

Chenford ~ Their story by Iia_ilona

Tim Bradford is a training officer at the LAPD, who gets a new rookie, Lucy Chen. Instantly Tim and Lucy realize, that there's something between them. They both have to hide their feelings towards each other because it would be strictly forbidden to act on them. But what happens when some things are more important than any rules?

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BOOK 1 | The Rookie: Line of Fire [Character x Tim Bradford]

Rookie cop Rose Whitley only wanted to prove herself - to the LAPD, to her family, and to the demanding training officer who seems determined to make her life hell. Officer Tim Bradford is everything she hates in a cop: cold, harsh, and rule-bound. But when a call leads Rose to a brutal drug trafficking case tied to her own family, she's thrown into a web of secrets, danger, and betrayal. Shut out of the official investigation, Rose begins to dig in secret - breaking rules, risking her badge, and pulling Bradford along with her. As the case unravels and the stakes climb higher, the line between right and wrong blurs. So does the line between hate and something much deeper. What starts as defiance turns into something undeniable, but falling for your training officer in the middle of an illegal investigation isn't just complicated - it's dangerous. In a city where loyalty can get you killed and love might cost you your future, Rose and Tim have one shot to bring the truth to light... if it doesn't burn them first.