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Against the Grain

FicsAndFingerprints

Reads 914
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Parts 64
Time 5h 56m

Reads 914
Votes 122
Parts 64
Time 5h 56m

FicsAndFingerprints

Mature

JJ never imagined her carefully constructed life would be shaken by someone like Emily Prentiss. Polar opposites in every way-JJ with her blue-collar roots and steadfast sense of duty, Emily with her silver-spoon upbringing and enigmatic charm-they're thrown together in the high-stakes world of the BAU.

As they navigate the pressures of their work, unresolved pasts, and the complexities of the human heart, JJ finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love, identity, and belonging.

In a world where the lines between personal and professional blur, can two people so different find common ground-and maybe something more?

A slow-burn, slice-of-life romance that unfolds through cases, quiet moments, and the bonds of a chosen family.All Rights Reserved

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