Rated M + CW for torture, assault, self harm, bdsm, ddlg (in later chapters Spencer Reid/OC Her eyes held something that made him feel like he was coming home, like he was right where he belonged. Too bad it could never happen.

When author Katie Townsend and Spencer Reid meet in a bookstore, there's an immediate curiosity between them. Katie can't believe someone as sweet and handsome as Spencer could be so shy, and Spencer can't believe a woman as beautiful and outgoing as Katie could possibly be interested in him. But as their attraction becomes irresistible, how will his job and team affect their relationship? can they make it work, or will it all be too much when the killers and Katie get a little too close for comfort?