Across The Hall.
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Last published Mon, Oct 13, 2025
Tim Bradford, a hardened 30-year-old gang member, keeps to himself - until Lucy Chen moves in across the hall. She's 26, works nights at a casino, and somehow brings light into his shadowed world. What starts as casual hallway encounters slowly turns into something deeper, forcing them both to face the danger, secrets, and unexpected tenderness that come with living just a few steps apart.
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He wasn't supposed to notice her. Not like this. Not in the way that makes his hands twitch and his mind spiral. Tim Bradford doesn't believe in love. He believes in control. Precision. Clean kills and quiet exits. But the night he walks into that bar and sees her-Lucy, all bright eyes and bruised past-something in him fractures. Something he can't put back. She's not his type. Too soft. Too curious. Too perfect to ruin... And too dangerous not to. But obsession has a pulse. And his is beating for her. As Lucy gets closer to the truth-and to him-lines blur between protector and predator, romance and ruin. And in the end, someone's blood will spill. Will it be hers? Or someone who gets in his way? - 18+|| ‼️Complete
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Where the Heart Settles
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.Complete
Under Watchful Eyes
When rookie officer Lucy Chen gets assigned a tough training officer, Tim Bradford, their professional relationship quickly blurs into something deeper. Tim's protective instincts go beyond the job-he watches over her off the clock, driven by a growing connection he can't ignore. As Lucy navigates the dangers of her first year on the force, including a terrifying kidnapping that pushes Tim to his limits, their bond strengthens amid secrets, near misses, and raw emotions.Complete
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Unspoken Scars
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