A series of unsolved murders in Rusk County, Texas, has Sheriff Jules Knox at her wit's end as the clues seem to point in different, confusing directions. So, despite her dislike of bureaucrats, she contacts the FBI for help. The case file ends up in SSA Hotchner's desk and after a brief look, he decides that the BAU would consult and keep an eye on it while they work on more urgent cases. Until there is a shift in the case, and the bodies start dropping in a faster rate. Sheriff Knox communicates with Agent Hotchner interrupting him from other cases. He doesn't like her attitude, but decides that it is time for the BAU to fly down to Rusk, Texas. Will the two be able to work alongside each other?

A homicide in Louisiana makes the BAU revisit a series of old murders in the area that follow the same MO. And soon they discover that the case is much bigger than they originally thought. During the investigation, Agent Hotchner comes in contact with a number of relatives of the old victims. And one of them sticks out; Sofia Wade. Sofia is tough, driven and she's not shy to ask for the things she needs which includes Agent Hotchner's attention. But her involvement in the case and their big age difference warn Agent Hotchner to keep his distance.

He used to be my everything, but I was nothing to him. Now that I'm everything to him, I don't even want to look at him. But he is begging me for a chance to show me he's changed, and he is determined to win me over again.

As the direct supervisor to Agent Hotchner, Chief Olivia Stephens has to make sure he and the units function at their best. But he has been making it more and more difficult for her. Out of all the psychos, misogynistic men and paperwork she has faced in this job, he has been the biggest challenge she's ever met. Agent Hotchner has been against her since the beginning and is determined to make her leave that position. A small event brought on a growing resentment towards her. Now, he can't stand her orders, judgement, obsession with protocol, her infuriating British accent... her bright blue eyes... there is just something about her that drives him absolutely crazy... ✨And I could see you being my addiction You can see me as a secret mission... ✨

Aaron Hotchner is not only your unit chief, but one of your best friends. After a case you decided to text him, and that lead both of you into a relationship, were you have to get even with yourself first. What will happen if you let yourself fall for this man? Will it be the perfect relationship or will it be one hell of a ride? TW: smut, violence, mentions of rape, hard language

in theory, the average number of dates it takes to fall in love is twelve. twelve dinners, twelve walks on the beach, twelve kisses goodnight (if you're the type to kiss on the first date). twelve chances for you to fall in love. but take dating out of the equation, and what do you get? twelve separate instances whereby two individuals spend time with each other. the outcome? falling in love anyway. because it's not the circumstance, it's the people. in this case, it's two people who were never meant to fall for each other. but did anyway. ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴍɪɴᴅꜱ [ ɴᴏ ꜱᴇᴛ ꜱᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ] 𝘼𝘼𝙍𝙊𝙉 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙀𝙍 𝙭 𝙤𝙘 𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙-𝙨 ©2020

Hotch has always been attracted to the young BAU agent and perhaps she feels the same? But what happens when his attraction becomes something more? -Mature content as well as graphic images (this is a criminal minds fic after all) -Completed 1/18/2021 Hope you enjoy

"Dating? Do you mean dating us both at the same time?" "I mean, it isn't the worst idea..." In which y/n is faced with a choice she's not quite ready to make yet. Why choose one when you could have them both? - this story does not take place in a specific season, however there are references to events from s1-8! the characters are the season 7 cast - started 7/26/20 completed 1/29/21 #1 in spencerreid #1 in hotch #1 in spencerxreader #1 in hotchxreader #1 in agenthotchner #1 in profiling #1 in profiler

And in the end, we were all just humans, drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness. Published: August 5, 2019 Completed: April 15, 2020

Agent Gianna Quinn, CIA, has returned from overseas to attend meetings with FBI high executives. That day she meets SSA Aaron Hotchner and the attraction is instantaneous. But they both know they can't give in because of their careers. So, they start playing a little game. Disguised compliments, dirty comments, not so innocent touches... Anything to BUT falling for each other...