Flashbacks & Front Covers
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Last published Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Once the "It Couple" of the early 2000s modeling world, Tim and Lucy's romance ended when he enlisted in the military, leaving her heartbroken. Years later, she's a cop in L.A.-and shocked to find him working at the same station.
They keep their past quiet... until a surprise magazine reunion puts them back on the front cover, chemistry and all. With their secret exposed, they're forced to face the question: can love they lost once be found again?
This is also taking place in 2019 so they are now 37 & 40
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