Cover by @AriYouGood In the high-stakes world of the BAU, an unexpected love story unfolds between Aaron Hotchner, the steadfast team leader, and Lily Bennett, an energetic forensic psychologist with a specialization in torture methodology . Her comprehensive knowledge of historical crimes and the development of criminal behavior provides the team with essential insights, helping to identify patterns that affect contemporary offenders. Lily's lively spirit and enthusiasm for history inject new life into the often-serious unit, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past to improve their present investigations. As they tackle intricate cases together, their relationship deepens, with Lily encouraging Hotch to take time for himself and to express his feelings more openly. However, the inherent dangers of their profession create tension, and Hotch is haunted by the fear of losing her. When a critical encounter with an unsub forces them to confront their emotions, Hotch musters the courage to confess his love, and Lily responds in kind, solidifying their connection amidst the chaos. Together, they navigate the complexities of their challenging careers, proving that even in the darkest times, love can serve as a guiding light, leading them through the obstacles that await.

Complete ☑️ Olivia Bennett meets Spencer Reid on the worst day of her life. In a cold interview room under fluorescent lights, she recounts coming home from a late shift and finding her father dead, the third victim of a killer the FBI is racing to catch. But Reid doesn't just listen as a profiler. He listens like someone who understands trauma. As the case deepens and the danger creeps closer, Olivia is pulled further into a past no one wants to face... and closer to the one person who makes the silence feel less suffocating. A slow-burn story about grief, healing, and falling in love after everything falls apart. 🥈 - #Spencerreid

Heurism (ˈhjʊərɪzəm) NOUN The educational principle of acquiring knowledge through empirical study and practical experience. SSA Danielle O'Sullivan isn't a team player. Not normally. But a call from an old friend brings her back to something more, something real. If only she could come to terms with what happened. Spencer Reid x female! OC Criminal Minds (seasons 1-3) Trigger warnings: Violence, death, murder, su*c*de, assault, r*pe, drugs, discussions of mental health. Disclaimer: Some depictions of mental conditions in this show are inaccurate, I will do my best to correct this or provide resources for personal research. All credit (except for my OCs and added storylines) goes to Jeff Davis and the creators of Criminal Minds. #1 in Quantico - May 2024 #1 in Canoncompliant - August 2024 #1 in Jenniferjareau - March 2025

𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, Spencer Reid becomes the parental guardian to his little sister after institutionalizing his mother - proving to him that raising a kid is hard when you're still a kid yourself. Elizabeth Reid was born twelve years after Spencer, a surprise pregnancy that leaves the Reid household in disarray before she is even in diapers. Spencer had biked over to the library after hearing the news, researching for eight hours just exactly the right thing to do. He had been so scared about another life being brought into the chaos, but once he held her within his hands he knew that it was the one good thing he had to protect. When Spencer turns eighteen, he realizes one thing: love can't fix things. He makes the difficult decision of institutionalizing his mother and taking legal guardianship of six-year-old Lizzy when fearing for his sister's safety with their mother's worsening condition. Spencer could change diapers, he could take her to school, but actually stepping up proves to be far over his head. He can solve mathematical equations like nothing, memorize anything with a glance, give lectures, but he cannot for the life of him understand why Lizzy refuses to go anywhere without something pink and talks back like she has a personal vendetta against him. Spencer's mind is sent into a loop; is he holding on too tightly? Not holding on tight enough? What are the chances of her turning into a sociopath from the childhood trauma? Lizzy on the other hand, only really wants one thing. For Spencer to be proud of her, which is often left lost in translation. No matter what she does, it never feels good enough. But love isn't just words. Sometimes it's packed lunches, bedtime stories, rambling, fighting about silly things, and learning when to let go. Most importantly, love can be just what Spencer and Lizzy need to heal.

When a former Interpol agent Lora Caderton joins BAU, she brings more than just an impressive resume - she carries a past full of pain and guilt. Every case involving children cuts like a knife, but she refuses to let that pain define her... SSA Aaron Hotchner knows what it means to lose everything. After his wife was murdered by a serial killer, he locked away every piece of himself that wasn't dedicated to work or his son. Love is a weakness he can't afford-not anymore... She understands his silence. He sees the pain behind her strength. Case after case, step by step, their guarded walls begin to crumble. And when the darkness of their pasts collides with their present, they realize that maybe, just maybe, healing isn't something they have to do alone. Until one day, the lines blur-not just between past and present, but between loneliness and something far more terrifying... hope.

·° 。: ✰ : ·° 。 ❝ i think you have the most beautiful mind. ❞ ❪ spencer reid x fem!oc ❫ euphemire ©2024

Aurelia "Lia" Han is a witness to one of a series of murders taking place in D.C. She helps with the case, and her relationship with Hotch grows as it progresses.

Mercedes "MJ" Johnson grew up unseen - the only white girl in a tough Chicago neighborhood, trapped in a violent home and carrying bruises no one asked about. But Derek Morgan saw her. Protected her. Fed her when her own house was empty. He was her best friend, her shelter, and the first boy to ever make her feel safe. Years later, they reunite at the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. She's not the broken girl he once knew - she's quiet, brilliant, and tougher than she lets on. But Derek still looks at her like she's something worth protecting, and MJ still feels safest in his orbit. Their bond runs deep - forged in childhood, sharpened by time. But what once was innocent has turned into something slower, heavier, and harder to ignore. With every case, every look, every late-night conversation, their connection deepens into something they never dared to name. Because love like theirs doesn't burn fast - it lingers, waits, and grows quietly in the spaces between survival and healing. A Slow-burn Derek Morgan Fanfic This book does not follow the Criminal Minds' timeline #1 in morgan 07/29/25 - 08/07/25 #1 in bau 08/07/25, 12/1/25, 1/1/26 #1 in fbi 08/07/25, 08/16/25 - 08/17/25 #1 in derekmorgan 12/1/25

"What's the difference?" "Wouldn't you like to know?" And she was right. He would. a story about coffee-ruined books, love lost, piano, and healing. [criminal minds fanfic set during season 9 of criminal minds. spoilers for this season!! maeve WAS canon]

She escaped with nothing but a backpack and a necklace. Now, survival has made her a profiler - and the past she fled still waits in the dark. Aaron Hotchner x OC