#jj's husband

[blackbird-brewster]

Overly niche to the CM fandom on here IYKYK

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

JJ + Worrying About Kiara/Loving The Heck Out Of Her

[iamalasagnagirl]

Pls, pls, pls I need more WLW book recommendations!!!

Adults, YA, spicy, soft, I don’t care. I just need wlw books because I want to switch from fanfics only to actual books as well

Okay, here we are, enjoy :)

Bright Falls Series by Ashley Herring Blake: 1. Delilah Green Doesn't Care -> Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls - nothing is there for her except memories of a lonely childhood - but when Delilah's stepsister pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a large check, Delilah finds herself back in Bright Falls once more. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid's stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there's some fun (and a little retribution) to be had, after all. 2. Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail -> For Astrid Parker failure is unacceptable. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn's renovation, which will be featured on a hugely popular home makeover show, Astrid is thrilled. However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru's granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Is she going to pursue the life that she's expected to lead or the one that she really wants? 3. Iris Kelly doesn't date -> Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love and she’s happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn’t want any of that—dating, love, romance. She’ll stick to her commitment-free hookups. There’s only one problem—Iris is a romance author facing an imminent deadline for her second book, and she’s completely out of ideas. Perfectly happy to ignore her problems as per usual, Iris goes to a bar and meets a sexy stranger, Stefania, and a night of dancing and making out turns into the worst one-night stand Iris has had in her life. To get her mind off everything, Iris tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, but comes face-to-face with Stefania, whose real name turns out to be Stevie. Desperate to save face in front of her friends, Stevie asks Iris to play along as her girlfriend. Iris is shocked, but when she realizes the arrangement might provide her with some much-needed romantic content for her book, she agrees. As the two women play the part of a happy couple, lines start to blur.

Falls from grace by Ruby Landers -> Savannah Grace and her band were huge stars in Nashville. Now enlists Noah Lyman - an indie musician - to help her break out of country music and make a name for herself for once and for all. They have to spend the winter in Savannah secluded vacation home in the woods of Vermont, and Noah brings along his best friend Brynn Marshall and pretend she’s his wife? After all, what could possibly go wrong?

The secret of you and me by Melissa Lenhardt -> Nora hasn’t looked back. Not since she fled Texas to start a new life. Now she can live—and love—however she wants. The only problem is that she also left behind the one woman she can’t forget. Now tragedy calls her back home to confront her past—and reconcile her future.

Books by Haley Cass: - Those Who Wait and the follow-up Forever and A Day -> Spencer Sutton, the daughter of a congressman, and Charlotte Thompson, New York City’s youngest deputy mayor, meet on SapphicSpark, a women-seeking-women dating app. Sutton isn’t built for casual, and Charlotte needs to keep a low profile as the race heats up. In spite of that, a friendship blossoms as Charlotte helps Sutton navigate the dating world. - Down to A Science -> Ellie Beckett is a scientific genius finishing a Ph.D. at MIT, sitting on her stool at her favorite bar, putting the final touches on her thesis - her life is predictable and comfortable enough, until the night Mia Sharpe walks in to play pool with some friends and things are never the same again. and On the same Page -> Riley Beckett met Gianna Mäkinen their first year at Boston University, and it changed everything for the both of them. She knows Gianna doesn't do romance or relationships, and she knows nothing could ever come between them. But when a holiday party mix-up sets in motion a domino effect of changes, Riley has to question everything she thought she knew about their relationship. What, exactly, does Gianna mean to her after all? - In the Long Run -> Taylor Vandenberg is busy running a successful travel blog. Brooke Watson and Taylor’s younger brother have been best friends for the majority of their lives. It means that even if Taylor isn’t physically present, she’s always been a part of Brooke’s most monumental life experiences. When Taylor lands back in Faircombe for an extended stay, it leads to more run-ins than Brooke would like. And more feelings than either may want to admit. - When You Least Expect It & Better Than Expected (I haven't had a chance to read them yet, but I have seen them recommended a lot)

If tomorrow doesn't come by Jen St. Jude -> On the morning Avery Byrne plans to end her life, the world discovers there are only nine days left to live: an asteroid is headed for Earth, and no one can stop it. As time runs out and secrets slowly come to light, Avery fights her way home to save the girl she has been in love with her whole life. But can Avery also learn to save herself and find hope again in the tomorrows she has left?

Kiss her once for me by Alison Cochrun -> Ellie had a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. The next year, Andrew, the shop’s landlord where Ellie works, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will benefit both of them. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover is the mysterious woman she fell for over the year before.

6 times we almost kissed (and one time we did) by Tess Sharpe -> Penny and Tate keep almost kissing. It’s just this confusing thing that keeps happening. You know, from time to time. For basically their entire teenaged existence.  They’ve never talked about it. They’ve always ignored it in the aftermath. But now they’re living across the hall from each other. And some things—like their kisses—can’t be almosts forever. 

Nottingham: the true story of Robin Hood by Anna Burke -> (A retelling of Robin Hood's story with a Female Robin and wlw couples) After a fateful hunting accident sends her on the run from the law, Robyn finds herself deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest. All she really wants to do is provide for her family and stay out of trouble, but when the Sheriff of Nottingham levies the largest tax in the history of England, she’s forced to take matters into her own hands. Relying on the help of her band of merry women and the Sheriff’s intriguing—and off limits—daughter, Marian, Robyn must find a way to pull off the biggest heist Sherwood has ever seen.

Forget me not by Alyson Derrick -> Stevie has a terrible fall. And when she comes to, she can remember nothing of the last two years—not California, not coming to terms with her sexuality, not even her girlfriend Nora. Suddenly, Stevie finds herself in a life she doesn’t quite understand. And Nora finds herself…forgotten.

It goes like this by Miel Moreland -> Eva, Celeste, Gina, and Steph used to play in world-famous queer pop band called Moonlight Overthrow. But after a sudden falling out leads to the dissolution of the teens' band, their friendship, and Eva and Celeste's starry-eyed romance, nothing is the same. Until a storm devastates their hometown, bringing the four ex-best-friends back together. As they prepare for one last show, they'll discover whether growing up always means growing apart.

Dominion Series by J J Arias: 1. Losing Control  -> Talent agent Adriana Ortiz’s world is rocked when she’s thrust into the tumultuous orbit of Roxy, the raw, enigmatic pop rebel with a notorious edge and a guarded heart. Tasked with steering the wild Roxy on a whirlwind tour, Adriana boards Roxy’s opulent tour bus. The nights are filled with roaring crowds, but it’s the electric tension between Roxy and Adriana that sets the air on fire. A forbidden connection that threatens to consume them. Is the wild, unbridled Roxy worth the risk to Adriana’s career, or is she just another woman falling victim to Roxy’s charms? 2. Fighting for Control  -> Lola Barros is a rising talent agent burning with ambition. Carmen Vargas is a dedicated lawyer poised to conquer the legal field. Their shared high-rise is the only thing these two powerhouses have in common. After a trivial parking mishap snowballs onto a full-blown feud, Lola and Carmen are thrust into unconventional anger management sessions and their fiery rivalry gives way to smoldering desire. But yielding to desire isn't straightforward. Between the shadows of demanding careers and familial expectations, their love is tested. Can Lola and Carmen find a balance between ambition and affection? 3. Relinquishing Control  -> Natalia Flores rules her exclusive talent agency with an iron fist, brokering blockbuster deals while keeping everyone at arm’s length. But beneath the cold exterior lies a heart that yearns to be understood. Enter Professor Samantha Reyes—brilliant, fierce, and unwilling to let Natalia manipulate her way into the film rights to her book. Their encounters spark with tension and undeniable chemistry. In a world where control is everything, can two powerful women let go of their fears to find a love that’s worth the risk?

11:59 by Erica Lee -> TJ Edmonds has created a whole brand around not getting attached to other people. She has a best-selling novel and a popular phone app both dedicated to helping people stay detached from their significant others, so they don't get hurt. But the only reason she can move on so quickly now is because she still hasn't let go of someone from her past. It's easy to guard her heart when she no longer has it to give away. TJ texts Brooke everyday at 11:59 pm with no answers. What happens when, in a moment of weakness, this someone reaches out to TJ?

Price and Prejudice and the city by Rachel Lippincott -> Seventeen-year-old Audrey Cameron has lost her spark. After an embarrassing run-in with her ex-boyfriend, she’s told that she needs to get back out there and take risks. What she doesn't expect is to be transported to Regency England! Lucy Sinclair has her own problems when Audrey lands into her life, claiming to be from two hundred years in the future, it's a welcome distraction.

Never ever getting back together by Sophie Gonzales -> Maya and Skye are invited to star on the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance, to compete for their now famous ex-boyfriend's affections while the whole world watches. Skye wonders if she and Jordy can recapture the spark she knows they had, but Maya has other plans.

The art of us by KL Hughes -> Charlee and Alex fell in love at nineteen and dated for four years. Theirs was an enviable love — evergreen and growing. Unbreakable…Until it broke. Alex’s job now brings her back to Boston, after five years. When, by chance, they meet again, Charlee and Alex are swept up in a whirlwind of heart-rending history, tossed between past and present, and lovers old and new. Will their lingering connection be enough to convince them that some loves are meant to last? Or should the past remain in the past?

That secret something by Emily Wright -> Rebecca Lawson is off-limits. Jess knows this, but Rebecca has captured her heart for as long as she can remember. She’s sporty, tall and confident—all the things Jess is not—but most of all…she’s her best friend Lily’s sister. But when Jess and Rebecca are forced to spend time together the forbidden feelings intensify and sparks begin to fly. Amidst the chaos of raging bridezillas and other wedding disasters, can Jess resist temptation for the sake of her friendship?

The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid  -> Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way

That summer feeling by Bridget Morrissey -> Turns out you're never too old for a summer camp romance. Or a change of heart. When a divorced woman attends a sleepaway camp for adults only, she reconnects with a man from her past - only to catch feelings for his sister instead.

Some of these are my absolute favourites, I've lost count of how many times I've read them. I cannot get enough of "the bright falls series", "One the same page", "Those who wait", "The secret of you and me" and the last entry "Falls From Grace". No matter how many times I read them. And sometimes I wish I could read them again, as if for the first time, if that makes sense. Anyway, I have a lot more titles. Let me know if you want them or not. Enjoy the reading

[sarah-cam]

is it just me or was shoupe a little hesitant when he was talking to the pogues and they brought up genrette's daughter larissa aka jj's mom

okay bear with me here... shoupe pauses before saying "i'm aware, i knew her" and then seems to be playing it off by saying "we all did, you know, small island"

later on shoupe is looking through newspaper clippings with a somber expression (which granted could be explained as him just being confused lol). one article says "the recent drowning of Larissa Groff and her infant son has raised suspicions of a possible murder-suicide stemming from postpartum depression... was found submerged in the waters of Goat Island alongside her precious baby boy, Jackson" but obviously jj is alive so either some other baby was placed with her to hide jj or it was a lie and there was no baby found... either way there's a cover up going on

we also know that luke was on the boat when larissa drowned. clearly he isn't jj's dad but he knew larissa and must have seen her die and been part of the cover up to have gotten jj

the other article shoupe looks at says "chandler groff exonerated" which implies that he may have been a suspect in larissa's death

possible explanations:

1) larissa really did commit suicide but before she did, she gave jj to luke (for some reason she trusted him??) to protect him from groff

2) luke saw groff kill larissa and try to kill jj, but luke saved jj from drowning and took him

there has to be some greater plot here though because somehow genrette knew that jj was really his grandson so why would he A) leave him alone when he is the only part of his daughter left and B) keep groff around if he really did something to larissa/jj. or did he only figure it out when the pogues got famous and he saw jj, realized he looked like larissa and did the math… but that would mean luke orchestrated the cover up by himself and he’s dumb af

now here is where i get a little crazy... what if WHAT IF groff isn't jj's biological dad like the ending implied... but SHOUPE IS

[socialfilter]

honestly in 7x24 I’m just begging for someone to write the definitely missing scene of JJ being half-grateful half-super-fucking-pissed at Emily for saving Will.

On one hand, she saved Will and put her own life at risk to do so. On the other, what was she thinking? does she know how stupid she is? the one thing JJ couldn’t stand other than losing Will is losing Emily too.

[luzsturniolo]

what do u mean the love of my life was just killed off. i am grieving rn.

sorry if i spoiled this for you 😔

[blackbird-brewster]

Absolutely convinced at this point that the writers actively hate Will and the only reason he and JJ lasted is because AJ got pregnant

The ONLY reason Will exists at all is bc they decided to write her pregnancy into the show. He was never supposed to be a returning character after 'Jones'

But when AJ was pregnant with Mekhai she and the showrunners decided to write it into the show. And they had to figure out who the baby daddy was going to be so they picked that one guy who relentlessly flirted with her that one episode the season prior

Will wasn't planned!! And now here we are, 15 seasons later.... Still suffering from his incompetence as a husband and his toxic personality.

Wills fuckin sucks as a character. He had red flags from 'Jones' alone!!! Then moreso when he decided to out JJ's pregnancy to the ENTIRE TEAM when she didn't want to?!?

How many times do we have to see Will using emotional manipulation tactics to make JJ feel like shit?????

The current storyline with him is SO FUCKIN TOXIC and awful. This show really says 'the only long-lasting marriage on this show is extremely toxic and built on manipulation and emotional abuse.' And yet, people will still be like 'They have such a healthy relationship!'?!? ?

Full offence. If you think JJ/Will have a 'healthy' relationship then your idea of what's healthy is SO skewed. Like your expectations must be so low the bar is on the fuckin floor.

If you look at JJ/Will and see your relationship in them.... You should probably rethink your relationship.

[sculien]

criminal minds | season 7

demily moments

[reginaphalange2403]

Emily prentiss and Jennifer Jareau not being endgame is my villain origin story

[minimooberry]

Soleil Navarro.*

She's not actually in love with her boyfriend Jayden, but it's not like he's in love either. They're best friends and he's absolutely insane in bed though so she's pretty down on keeping up their... less than conventional relationship.

[beautifuldisaster88]

Ugh, he's so hot!

[blackbird-brewster]

Hhnnnggg yeah I'm going to say some initial fan suspicions about the 16x04 ending are going to be correct.

Cw: Terminal illness, potential parent death

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So I've seen lots of discussions about what's going to happen with Will after the bombshell in 16x04. And this newest interview with AJ really leads me to believe they really are just going to have JJ/Will mirror AJ/Nate's real life experience.

My character, JJ, is a mom and she’s exhausted. Erica has always been really good at writing true to life. We like to do that as much as we can. Case in point, I have two kids, and we’ve written that into the show. I think what makes our show special is that we do like to mirror our own lives, so that it’s all very personal. That comes across in the performances, so it’s genuine.

This year, I directed again, and with this episode, I had to direct both of my children. I thought I might be a complete crazy person for signing up to do that, but it ended up being such a really cool experience. I kept having all these pinch-me moments on the day that we were shooting at J.J.’s house. What a unique and beautiful opportunity that I’ve been given here. I’m not only acting with my kids, but I’m directing them.

This year [directing] was a little more challenging, in that there’s a pretty strong J.J. storyline in the episode that I directed. I hadn’t had to act and direct, at the same time, that much before, so that was a bit of a challenge. But you surround yourself with really good people around the monitor, and you’re like, “Did that work? I don’t know. I can’t watch it.” It takes a village. It was definitely a little more challenging this time around, just because I had to wear multiple hats and still make the day.

Based on the above, I suspect that they had her direct the episode where JJ/Will tell the boys that Will is sick. I think since AJ and Nate have been through this in real life with the kids, it would make sense that AJ would want to be able to direct her sons for the fictional mirror of those events (even though I still think this is really fucked up to put them through?!!)

(When asked about JJ & Will) :

The divorce rate for people in this line of work is very high. The fact that this family is still standing and trying to get through the day is pretty impressive. Anytime we can dive a little deeper into the minds of our heroes, that’s what makes it fuller. They become more relatable. They’ve written in some really great personal storylines for all of us, so it’s a lot to play with. The cool thing about JJ this season isn’t a new story for her, but she’s always been able to juggle work and family life. What I think is really unique about this year is that they’re evolving, as a couple and a family. Her oldest isn’t a kid anymore and he’s starting to see things and hear things that they would normally be able to protect him from. Now, they’re trying to figure out how to parent a teenager. This is new for them. They’ve never had to do this. That’s very similar to my life too. It mirrors a lot that’s going on in my life. As an actor, it’s been really lovely to get to really dive into that.

I just really hate it. Genuinely fully hate this storyline already. And I don't even like Will. I just really hate trauma porn. I'm chronically ill and disabled and I know people who are disabled and have lost loved ones to terminal illness and I just DESPISE using it as a plot device. I really fucking do. Media so often portrays things in such a sanitised way so the viewer usually takes away bullshit like 'disabled/sick people' are so brave. Or the make it all seem 'easy' because media has a time limit. Illness isn't easy. It's not. And I just really know this show (that LOVES using unnecessary trauma as 'character growth') is going to be absolutely horrible with this plotline.

I have not been impressed with the reboot in general. The entire overall plot of the serial killer network is really ridiculous. And they kept teasing fans with how much we're going to get to see of our fave characters' personal lives... But apparently that just means they're focusing on JJ/Will with an unnecessary trauma plot.

I'm so tired of shit like this. Especially on a show who has done this type thing for 17 fucking years. You'd think they'd at least try to be original

[blackbird-brewster]

Sorry friend, I'm just going to add my thoughts to this post! (Cut for triggers: terminal illness, cancer, potential parent death)

W H A T!!?!? I had no idea AJ & Nate went through this?!?! I already hated this plot device (especially since they killed off Krystall with surprise cancer????)

Why must they ALWAYS paint JJ into the 'Caregiver' role on this show??? JJ is SO SO SO strong and badass and the writers never explore her character enough.

I think Evolution really shows how LITTLE the showrunners/writers actually know about the female characters, even after ALL these years. The show LARGELY focused on the male characters, often leaving the women off to the side and never fully exploring their lives. Emily had a few good episodes. Garcia had a couple. JJ had two or three. Tara had maybe two? Now? They have a female-led team and the writers are FINALLY forced to make these women into proper characters with depth and secrets and vulnerability, and it's clear they have no idea what to do.

I hate how this is somehow now going to focus on Will (the only other white man, other than Rossi?) WHO ISNT EVEN PART OF THE TEAM??? I dunno. It all feels extremely trauma-pornesque and I know it's a huge trigger for so many people who have lived through these things IRL (which is why I'm shocked to hear AJ actually has too) I am very unimpressed by all of this, personally.

aj cook had to go through this in real life with her husband. are they really going to make her go through this on screen AND bring in her kids to go through this since they are jj/will's?

Hi! Yes, AJ, Nate, and their family had gone through this in real life, which I feel hit super close to home for AJ doing this scene/storyline.

I don’t know what will happen and how they’ll have their kids involved, but if they do, I feel like AJ (and possibly Nate) would have explained how the storyline would be portrayed to their sons. I give props to AJ, as well as Josh, for their acting in the scene because I can’t imagine how AJ felt doing that, unless she had a say for the story to be written and approved to make it more real for her character and what happened irl. She said many times before that acting is like therapy for her, so if she did want this for JJ, I would guess that would be the reason why, especially because in real life, it happened about three years ago, which cm had already finished filming its last season.

I hope that answers your question, and thank you so much!

[moonilit]

You know I really like Jill, she is like a solid rock, confident and reliable, she share the same goals with Clive and work as hard to achieve them if not even more (seeing she will be there to carry the heavy work after origin, they just started by then) but we don’t see any of her qualities much, its what makes me sad a bit, we are stuck in Clive pov too much we are missing her hard work in the hideaway, how can she be a good politician, a strong leader a great friend, im just bummed :(

[jimmyspades]

[raiisakitsune]

“You’re a genius!”

“No it’s all you!”

Okay. Cool.