I just escaped from possibly the most awkward date in the history of Earth, and I need to decompress. I brought ice cream. And wine. And cupcakes. 1x7, Home is Where the Heart Stops.

Kate, Rick, Jordan Shaw & the boys work together to solve a bombing case. Plot twist: Their witness believes he's Santa Claus. Christmastime 2012, Caskett's an established couple. Will Rick help Kate to believe in the magic of Christmas again? Chapter 34 is now up. This is the FINAL chapter! Thanks for reading! Karen

We've all seen Beckett and Castle in the precinct, but what makes their relationship so special is all of those little moments outside of work. Collection of one-shots depicting the life of Beckett and Castle. *Chapter 20: "God, Castle, why do you even want a nipple piercing?"*

What if Detective Kate Beckett didn't meet Richard Castle because of the Tisdale case? What if they were childhood friends? Best friends even? What if Johanna Beckett never died in that alley? AU. Set way before season 1.

Based off text post on Tumblr. Castle and Beckett AU arranged marriage. In a society without true romantic love, Kate Beckett has been betrothed to a man she has never met since her birth. Now, it is the time for them to meet and start the year-long engagement before being bound forever. Can she go through with it? Will she learn to love him in a way that does not exist? Rated M

SEQUEL TO BLIZZARD! AU. When you want to move slowly in a new relationship, how slow is slow, and how slow is actually TOO slow? Fluff, romance, humor. Updated 2/3/2015.

"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.

She has a baby. She brought a baby back from Haiti. Can you even do that? Season 3 AU.

CASKETT: What should have happened during and after the couch scene in "To Love and Die in LA"... In my opinion anyway. Rated M for a very good reason. For those that know me this is really, REALLY NOT FEMSLASH! (But there will be more of that soon!)

A series of somewhat related ficlets that follow the adventures of Kate and Castle as they work their way through the book, "100 Sex Positions of the Kama Sutra." Expect the unexpected! Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, they are the property of Andrew W. Marlowe and company, with whom I am, unfortunately, not affiliated.

Post Cops and Robbers. The first time her foot grazes his ankle beneath the table he passes it off as accidental.

Kate Beckett is the new nanny for Richard Castle's young daughter, trying to pay back loans and attending Community College as a way to build up credits for her entrance into the Police Academy. She takes the job as delightful Alexis's nanny thinking that it would just be that; a job. But she finds herself falling for her charge's father and finds his affections returned. AU

Third Story in the TMYFML Universe: Kate balances family and career as she navigates the ups and downs of new motherhood.

When Castle gets recruited to go undercover at a strip club, will Beckett be able to resist him?

They meet again in the hospital. AU. Cover art by half0utloud.

A Dash Universe mini-epic. Set four/five months after the events of Mad Dash.

Alexis didn't survive 'Hunt' and Castle never returned to New York. 5 years later he is back.

A vulnerable teen changes Beckett's life in ways she could not imagine and teaches her the true meaning of "Home". Multiple genres here (Angst, Romance, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Family). Rating for language and mature themes. Finally Complete!

Rick Castle is a kind and forgiving man, people have taken advantage of this and used him but this time around he has decided that enough is enough. AU and alternative POVs

Post "Always", Kate and Rick take a little time for themselves. Smutty smutty goodness and lots of relationship exploration along the way. Rated M for a good reason!

It should have brought them closer together, not torn them apart – she understands this now. What she doesn't know is whether any way back for them still remains. Future fic - Complete. **Winner of 'Favorite M rated Fanfic Multi-chp' in the 2013 Castle Fanfic Writers Guild Awards**

Sequel to NOT GOING ANYWHERE; With an unplanned pregnancy, Beckett and Castle start a new chapter in their lives. Together navigating the ups and downs of a new relationship and expectant parenthood. Rated M.

It wasn't planned, wasn't a date, but when he'd shown up looking striking in his suit and with his arm empty, she'd gravitated to him like she always did, her whole body orienting toward him as if he was her shining beacon in a dark, starless night. Follows episode 4x11, "Till Death Do Us Part." -COMPLETE-

Beckett stumbles across something confusing about Castle and his mysterious past. Detective senses tingling, she goes on the hunt to peel a layer off the Castle onion. Angst, romance, action and humor ensue. Chapter 13 now up! Rated M for a reason, folks!

"You turned me down. I had to move on, Kate." Castle said softly, as if his words were going to break her. And by the feeling of it, she might; because it was over. {Castle moves on and is a serious-as-a-heart-attack relationship with a woman that isn't Beckett. Kate, on the other hand, is still very madly in love} Spoilers at play. [ENTRY FOR CASTLE FICATHON 2013]

AU: Kate is going through a bad divorce. After a big fight one day, she decides to go for a run to sort out her emotions, having no idea who she was about to stumble upon.

Warning: contains spoilers from Season 6 Sneak Peak 1, such as they are. This is the result of 4 days locked inside with a concussion, had to kill the time somehow.

A pre-"Lives of Others" fic dealing with the immediate aftermath of the snowboarding accident that broke Castle's knee. From a prompt.

Kate suffers a seemingly minor in the line of duty injury that turns out to be far worse than anybody could imagine. Set in Season 5 between 'Still' and 'Watershed.' Rated M for adult content. Totally AU since we don't know what the future holds for Bracken.

He never thought it could hurt like this. AU for 5x05, "Probable Cause."

A series of unrelated one-shots.

A young girl walks in off the street, lost and afraid, and asks for Detective Beckett. Eight years ago, a young woman walked into Jim Beckett's life and her leaving is what made him get sober. Kate and Castle have been together for less than a year and the world is already throwing spanners in the works.

One-shots of married and family life between Rick and Kate. Something sweet and fluffy for those who like "aww"-moments. *Chapter 62 up* "Look, I messed up by not telling you and I'm sorry for that." He stepped closer, his face taut. "But I'm not going to apologize for trying to keep my family safe."

Outside, cops and clerks moved about their days. She felt far away from that world. It was just her and him and he knew her and when he held her at night, she didn't feel lonely anymore. She let out a long breath. "I'm pregnant," she whispered.

Watershed. Bridge fic between seasons 5 and 6. "It's who you are. You don't let people in. I've had to scratch and claw for every inch."

The Dash half of Everything That Glitters. A future-set Dash companion exploring the adult versions of the Castle kids.

Castle's surprise for their honeymoon. Roughly season 7 timeline.

M-rated chapters of Kiss Me, Castle. FMC means...EXPLETIVE DELETED Me, Castle.

A summer night. "I am wide open, reaching forever. I fly into the blue." Assume spoilers for season 5.

Beckett is in DC and Castle is in NYC - Post Watershed - with all spoilers inherently in play. Decisions have been made and stands taken, but someone from their past will force them to face one another one more time. Will Caskette conquer all? This is my first fanfiction EVER! Cover art by dtrekker - Castle 2013 Ficathon entry-Rating M for some language and later chapters.

Castle and Beckett receive a tip off that leads them to a alley way. But something happens in the alley that changes everything. This story is rated M because it contains subject matter that is for mature readers. it was written to increase awareness and communication about the subject. It does not contain smut.

Kate Beckett has personal experience when it comes to dealing with a nine year old on a sugar rush.

a Dash Companion. Working title for this one was 'Future/Adult Ellery' if that helps you at all with a summary. This one will be a longer story but not epic.

This is our follow-up to Where I Belong ( which you can find posted under purplangel, who is co-writing this story). Please take the time to read it before you dive in to this installment! The Where I Belong series is our version of what we want Caskett's "Always" to look like. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as we have writing it! Read and review often!

Finale speculation fic, turned slightly A/U post-ep. It's been almost a year to the day since she last sat in this playground and wept for all she had ruined. I just want you, she had said. She has done an awful job of proving it these last few weeks. *Now Complete*

There were so many things he wanted to say to her but that wasn't a part of their relationship. So he wrote her letters instead, hid them away, never intending for her to read them. Until one day, Kate stumbled upon them by mistake. Complete.

Gates knows, and policies are policies. When their romance is discovered, they are presented with an ultimatum-their professional partnership or their romantic relationship. Is it really possible to go back? Sometimes in order to know what is right, you've got to choose wrong first. Even the angst is romantic in this one guys.

You Only Live Twice. The continuing adventures of Spy Castle and Beckett.

A 2x18 'Boom' fic. What if Kate's stay at Castle's loft had gone differently? "She can hear the sound of the tub filling already. His loft has excellent water pressure, naturally, evidenced by the thundering spray echoing throughout the tiled space, putting the drizzle from her own building's ancient, cranky plumbing to shame. Well, no need to worry about that anymore." COMPLETE

He scared the hell out of her. Will it be the last time? Rated M for, well, you can guess, in chapters 5, 7,8,10,12,15,17,19. Complete!

Post-ep for "The Squab and the Quail"

"It would just be research for the case, Castle."

The reality of spending an entire week in the Hamptons with Kate already has him completely on edge, but when she casually drops her hand to his leg, fingers tracing tantalizing patterns on the inside of his thigh, he's not sure they're going to make it to the beach house without him crashing his car into a ditch. Complete.

Third Story in the Revelations Series. Follows on directly from Absolution and covers the fallout of Rick's kidnapping and the capture of The Dragon. Rated M because I can guarantee you there's going to be some racy stuff. Sequel to Absolution.

When Kate wakes up nursing a heavy hang over, something is off. Can she piece together why Castle is mad at her. Set after 4x10 (cuffed)

After a vivid dream, Beckett thinks she's been given a second chance. When she begins to doubt the reality surrounding her, there is only one person she can think of who has come up with crazier things than what she's living through.

Spy Castle and Beckett's adventures continue in The World Is Not Enough.

A Dash Companion. Fourth in the Home series. The marriage proposals.

He wanted to be there. Wants to be there, so badly. Follows The Vigil in the Sweetheart series. In progress.

AU. While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find themselves with and unexpected surprise in their hands. Caskett established. You can also read the sequel to this story "A little Christmas Surprise".

Starting in 4x15 'Pandora'. Castle and Beckett find themselves in a sticky situation once again- locked in the trunk of a car. What if Beckett hadn't managed to get the trunk open and the scene were a little... different?

What's going to happen in the lives of our favorite detective and mystery writer after the sun sets on Season 4. This contains *Spoilers* for 4x23 "Always" Rated M for future chapters. Chapter 8 is finally up! Since S5 has started this moves into AU territory.

Diamonds Are Forever - Follows Beckett and Castle as they complete covert assignments across Europe. It is necessary to have read CE1-3, though 3.5 not so much. AU

Castle and Kate are finally engaged. With murders happening all around them, a demented fan wanting her favorite author for herself and a secret Kate's hiding will the two of them still be able to go through with their 'I do's? T/M: Language/Intimacy

What happens when a quick getaway to the Hamptons is interrupted by not one but two separate cases? Rated M for a reason folks. Started out as smut, accidentally found a plot. A big one. Oops! *complete*

For five months he's been missing, but she refuses to believe it's hopeless . . . Consider this canon until 'Always', and AU from there. Complete.

a Dash Companion. 3rd in the Home series. Halloween Night, Dash's 3rd birthday.

"It's a gift." She stated fiercely, almost aggressively, turning to face him. "From me." She clarified when he still looked bemused. "It's a gift from me."

An unexpected surprise brings big changes for Lucy Castle, as she struggles with the prospect of no longer being the only child in her newly found parent's lives. How will Lucy cope? What will happen when an unwelcome visitor returns to their lives with vengeance? Sequel to Changes.

A collection of one-shots centered around possessive!Caskett and the slightly mature situations it leads to. Rated for safety.

Based on a prompt: What if the crime in the alley scene in 'Always' had nothing to do with Kate's shooting or her mom's murder. And the John Woo marathon went ahead. Would Kate show up at the loft and what happens next? "His footfalls greet her like an approaching army, striking fear and terror, laced with excitement and something that feels suspiciously like arousal, within her."

Beckett's January 9th anniversary. For those of you who wanted to know what happened to them after that train into France. Third in the Unvanquished series.

What happens when a game of Truth or Dare at the precinct gives Castle a fun idea of how to spend the next day? Now complete!

A/U – Alexis is babysitter to Beckett's three musketeers. What will happen when Beckett and Castle meet? Read Prologue inside Excerpt

A young Kate Beckett spends her summer waitressing at a local shack on a Jersey beach, tending to her alcoholic father and paying her way through the academy. One night, her world turns on its feet when Rick Castle enters the door...and her heart. AU. COMPLETE.

Four years can make a world of difference. AU.

A chapter a day. A holiday fic. Assume Season 5 spoilers.

Holiday fic. A chapter a day. Spoilers for all US aired episodes.

Castle smiles, ruffling Ava's hair. She grunts softly but her little hands wrap around his back as if grounding herself to him, staying safe and warm. On the other end of the phone, Kate laughs, but there's something there; longing or regret and his eyes close. "You're not going to be home by midnight, are you?"

The sequel to Twenty four little hours. Christmas is a time of surprises and secrets, but with the hours ticking away, Kate finds keeping this one to herself almost impossible. Co-authored with AlwaysCastle.

This Castle Advent Calendar will be filled with a Caskett story treat - loosely connected ficlets you get to open each day; a countdown to Christmas as we accompany Castle and Beckett through this Christmas season. COMPLETE. Winner of "The 12th Fan Awards 2013" for best holiday-themed story.

Mild Spoilers for 5x09 "Secret Santa" "This Christmas is going to be awesome!" he declares, pressing his fingers over his mouth to contain the excitement that looks ready to fly out of him and race around the room somewhere near the ceiling, like the witch in the Wizard of Oz. Change of Rating to M. COMPLETE

AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th, five years before she and Castle actually meet in the show. Based on an idea of Cartographical - chezchuckles and I just liked it so much that we each wrote our own. Variations on the same theme, sort of.

When someone Kate loves asks her to take care of their child and flees, it's up to Caskett to take care of an abandoned little girl. Takes place in the middle of season 5, so Caskett is established.

Dash Series Epic #3 - read Dash Away and Dash It All first. COMPLETE at 100.

an AU from Cartographical's list: What if Richard Castle was a spy? with special thanks to mjsofter for the cover art

Set early S4. Kate survives the bullet but their partnership doesn't. Almost everybody agrees that it's too dangerous for Rick to keep shadowing her, so she kicks him out for his own good. The only problem is that Kate can't seem to go cold turkey.

Post epilogue: "You and I..." Kate murmurs darkly, "have unfinished business."

Because who says you can't churn out some fluffy Christmas fic before Halloween? Inspired by porny twitter people. You girls should be ashamed of yourselves. Now complete.

She basically drinks caffeine for a living, but it's just the right time of night when too much can make a person jittery and burning for a release. He's her favorite release.

When the Dragon is slain, there's just a life to be lived. And sometimes there's more to learn in peace than in war. Complete. Separate epilogue pending.

Kate knew what she wanted: him. Now Kate Beckett is jobless but very much in love. This is the summer that could change everybody's lives forever.

A family dinner, the creation of a new holiday,some mischeif and a few nudges in the right direction could lead Castle and Beckett where they need to be. Sequel to 'Someone To Tell My Troubles To'. Family/Romance/Humor Cover Art by Andy (vwlvbugg).

Kate notices how Rick is looking at Serena, and jealousy is not the only thing she feels… Rewrite of "Eye of the Beholder", how it could have been if Caskett were already established. Very smutty.

There's not much to do on a stake-out. Sexy waiting, of a different kind. Co-authored by AnnieXMuller.

An epilogue to the epilogue found in Unvanquished. One year later.

She can't seem to get him out of her mind.

Beckett and Castle are together now, but it's still a secret. No problem. Except for the fact that Castle has made the Ledger's List of Most Eligible Bachelors once again. Hmmm...how will this work out? A play on the B plot from episode 2x14, 'The Third Man'.

"She woke to the sensation of movement, a strong arm banding around her waist, dragging her back against his chest." My A/U version of their trip to the Hamptons. This one is definitely M.

"So…" whispered Kate, a slight smile curving her lips and threatening to break wide open like the sun bursting free of a cloud, "you wanna talk about it?" she asked tentatively, looking up at him from beneath dark lashes. How the story might continue post-Always. The morning after...well, in my little world... If you find Ch1 a little OTT it does get better. COMPLETE.

"Did you come over to shake hands?" - Post 5.03

He has to get her out of his system somehow . . . Post-episode aftermath for 'The Limey' and going AU from there.

It can never be enough, making up for all the time they've missed. She laughs, full and rich, shaking with it and it's infectious. He grins, pressing his forehead against hers as he watches the light fill her face. He lets the backs of his fingers graze her cheek, overwhelmed by her, by this, them-Everything. COMPLETE.

By cartographical, Sandiane Carter, and chezchuckles. 19. Live for a year in Paris. Kate says, No, only a month, Castle. This is what Bucket List version of Caskett did over the summer hiatus.

"You can kid the world, but not your sister"-Charlotte Grey. It's been five years, but Cassie Beckett is back in NYC, and she won't let anything stand in the way of her big sister's happiness, not even Kate herself. A BabySisterBeckett!Fic. Nominated for the the 12th Precinct's Fan Awards: Best Character Specific Fic. COMPLETE

There's a reason that Gates doesn't like to send Beckett and Castle on undercover assignments.

From the video by yamakiluv. Castle is given an ultimatum: the file for Beckett's life. AU Future.

AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th. It's five years before the season one meeting. Cartographical sent me and Sandiane Carter a list of AUs she wanted to see. We were both so excited about Vice Beckett that we each wrote our own. This is mine. Thanks to garnetgivealittlelove for the cover art.

Yet another 'After Always' story. Beckett is still Beckett and Castle is still Castle. How will that shape their first morning together?

With a new bar open in town and his team AWOL Castle takes on a little undercover mission of his own, never dreaming that 'Ace in the Hole' is where he'll find his Midnight Queen.

While Castle and Beckett are investigating a case involving a serial killer one of their lives is threatened. This time will the impending danger be enough to make them both admit how much they love each other.

*Kate has been kidnapped* by an underground sex trafficking ring. Castle's trying to save her. This story is on the dark side as it will have light torture, light bondage, voyeurism. No BDSM / No rape. Strong Rating. *This is my personal favorite story*

When Castle and Beckett are sent to chase down a lead out of town and have to spend a few days staying in the same hotel room, things get a little... interesting. Smut-warning applies. Now complete.

Sequel to 247 Days. Kate and Rick headed to the alter. There will be flashbacks to fill in some of the blanks from the ending of 247 Days to getting to the alter. Chapter 1 is a tiny teaser to get you in the mood. Enjoy.

Second story in the Revelations Series. Kate's journey to Absolution from her mother's murder. All with a certain nine year old on a sugar rush at her side. Includes angst, romance, fluff and a liberal amount of sexual innuendo. Rated M just in case. Sequel to 'Revelations' NOW COMPLETE!

Kate has a sudden realization that she is ready for more with Castle. As a result, she needs to revamp her lingerie drawer.

Rick and Kate meet for the first time at the hospital. Why are they here? How will it go? How will it impact their lives? Read to find out ;- Rick: 30; Kate: 23; Alexis: 5

Castle and Beckett will do anything in their power to protect an abused little girl. However, when the case threatens to reveal their secret relationship to the world, will they be forced to give it all up?

Castle has a wild imagination, and Beckett's no prude, so it makes sense that their love life would reflect that.

What if Castle left after overhearing Kate admitting she remembered in "47 Seconds", without ever telling her why? What if they ran into each other 14 years later? Can they reconnect? Is 14 years long enough to get over a hurt that big? A love story at its core that also deals with the consequences of actions, righting wrongs, and how some bonds stand the test of time. AU.

Kate totally copped out at the end of season two, and this is what could have happened if Rick had called her on it. They spend the weekend vacation together and... well, you have to read to find out. :-D

Always SPOILERS. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. How Kate Beckett and Rick Castle spend their summer.

"Come on, Birthday Boy. Let's go." Beckett throws Castle a 42nd birthday party. Co-authored with airbefore.

Early season 4- Castle's having trouble with the women in his life, who does he tell his troubles to? Kate Beckett of course. Just a light fun story. (Now Edited)

He has always been there, her rock. Now it is Kate's turn to care for him. When the unthinkable happens, Kate's love and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. Note the rating change to M please. Although, with the M comes the fluff!

"Briefly, he wonders why he isn't blindfolded. The bastard wants Castle to see this-what he's planning to do to her." AU. Between "Undead Again" and "Always" Chapter 4 now up.

Sequel to Crossing the Line.

"Is it okay for me to put my hand under your dress if you're not my girlfriend?" - Episode insert for 2.14 - The Third Man.

When it's broken, but you don't know why, is it possible to find the fix? Chapter 6 up now.

My take on what happened after THAT particular scene in the Season 4 finale. It's ranked M for a reason. ; Language and sexytimes!

This summer was all about enjoying things, diving in, reveling in the pleasure.

Their footsteps echo in the nearly empty hallways as they make their way to the room that is at once so familiar and yet still feels so strange. Follows "Sweetheart," "The Message," and "The Call." Complete.

Early season five. Only one thing could get Kate to return to the 12th. Someone's after Castle.

Second in Braden Series. Sequel to "Richard Castle's Guide to Camping". Rick and Kate take their son on a camping trip to the Adirondack Mountains over the long weekend! What fun times will they have? Rated K. *Updated 07/07/2012* Final chapter is now up!

Kate was only looking to spend time with her son at the park, but what found her there was a chance to meet the man that saved her years ago. AU. Complete.

Set after the events of Countdown. Cold, lost, empty, scared. Beckett turns to the only person who can make that all go away. Castle

After a difficult case, Kate decides she's tired of waiting and wants to experience a sample of the heat between her & Castle. She never dreamed things would get so out of control.

Four years as partners, and there's still so much to learn. During their first intimate encounter, Rick learns something shocking about Kate. A lesson for him in devotion. A lesson for her in trust. Starts where 4x23 leaves off. Some may consider this AU, others call it out of character. So be warned. Now Complete.

Okay, this is the Sequel to 'Limbo'. It takes off three months after 'Limbo'. This fic is beta-d. And is rated M for future chapters. This fic shows how Kate cope's with her first case back.It has all the character's in it. A lot of Caskett :0

A sequel to 'Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop'.

Beckett is awaken by a call and it's from the last person she expected. Alexis has been attacks and needs her...

A series of bedroom - and maybe a bathroom and deck and other locations near a bedroom- conversations between Beckett and Castle in the first year or so of their relationship.

Set 18 months after 'Always' and things have changed. Meredith attempts to sweep back into Castle's life but she is in for a big surprise!

It finally happened, but do things ever work out as planned? How will our favorite couple cope with each other when they must flee and are hidden away from all that they know for her safety? Immediately follows 4x23. Now Complete.

It's her, she realizes; she's humming into him, content with one of his arms wrapped around her while he holds open the refrigerator door with the other. Complete.

The last of her boxes have been unpacked. Minnie-verse. One shot. Complete. Happy birthday, AC.

It's freaking cold, and Castle and Beckett warm up at his place. Looking for something warm to wear, Beckett finds some interesting stuff in Castle's closet. Fluff with some actual character development. But mostly fluff. COMPLETE

Based on an idea from the chat during 'The Limey'. What if Beckett and Castle were locked in a room together by their friends and family, and weren't allowed to come out until they talked honestly? Rated M for future potential.

Castle may have reason to rethink his bucket list. Maybe #3 Wreck A Ferrari wasn't such a good idea. Or was it? Story goes AU after 47 Seconds. Castle's bucket list can be viewed on his website.

Written for Category A9 of the Castle Fan Awards: Castle & Beckett stuck in an empty room with a radio, a cat, a sharpie and a single cup of coffee.

Castle and Beckett goes undercover at a marriage counselling retreat to catch the killer... Along the way, they will have to act like a married couple... with sex therapy included. What's the worst could happen, right? -Extreme language&sexual.

AU. What happens when two people, who are perfect for each other, meet in exactly the right place at the completely wrong time? For literature professor Katherine Beckett and writer Richard Castle, only time will tell. COMPLETE.

She's had an epiphany...and for once in her life, she will embrace it wholeheartedly. Now Complete

If this was what really being in love felt like Kate wasn't sure she was going to survive it. Not like this was news, but obviously something was seriously wrong with her. Winner of FanFic: Best Humor in the 2012 Castle Fan Awards

SPOILERS for Headhunters. "She's a little girl, she's a tigress, and she's a warrior. She's insecure and she's indomitable. She's everything." -Stana Katic on Kate Beckett, Parade Magazine March 16, 2012

Four people are dead. A woman is found on the side of the road in rural Florida, battered and beaten with no memory of who she is or how she got there. All she remembers is a man with blue eyes and the name Nikki Heat. AU season 4.

What happens if Kate and Rick meet earlier than believed in a coffee shop? What will happen between the two of them? Johanna Beckett is alive in this story! At least for some of it! Disclaimer: I don't own Castle!

Back from their whirlwind honeymoon, Rick and Kate settle in to married life, pregnancy/ parenthood,fluff, drama and all. Rated M for Chapters 2,3,8,21,22&30. Picks up after "I'll Give You the World". COMPLETE.

"Are you naked?" Post-season finale. No real spoilers, just speculation. *Now Complete *Now M-Rated

He doesn't know what to do with all the left over emotion. Anger and relief. Sheer joy and terrible, aching fear. Season Three AU. Complete.

Sometimes things happen that make you view your choices in an entirely different light. And if you're lucky and brave, you'll get the chance to right some of your wrongs. Season 4. Deals with the revelation of Beckett's secret. Chapter 10 now posted.

Castle and Beckett investigate a spate of high profile strangling cases in SoHo, finding themselves wrestling with their feelings for one another along the way. Drama, angst, love and romance. COMPLETE!

Solving murders is hard enough. It's even harder when the victim is one of their own.

"It's the broncs and the blood, the steers and the mud, and they call the thing rodeo." Rated M for eventual smut

It's is about evaluating all the ways you didn't die, all the ways you lived. Caskett, breaking down walls. Post Linchpin.

'The water is dark and deep inside this mother's heart.' - Celtic Woman :: A 'Coffee Shop' companion

Castle hasn't made love to a woman in well over a year. Why? The cat's out of the bag. Chapter 3 now added. *Note rating change.

Sequel to Ignition, but you don't need to have read it to understand this. Kate and Rick are trying to take their relationship to the next level, but work always seems to get in their way. Will they overcome the obstacles? Caskett fluff and smut. Enjoy!

It's the end of the world as we know it. COMPLETE.

Follows Fluff, Warm & Fuzzy, Claws, and Victory. "Cats are cats...the world over! These intelligent, peace-loving, four-footed friends- who are without prejudice, without hate, without greed- may someday teach us something." -James Mackintosh Qwilleran

Castle decided to write James Bond instead of Nikki Heat and so our Detective and Writer went their separate ways. Three years latter they run into each other again. Where do they go from there?

a co-authored story by chezchuckles, FanficwriterGHC, International08, JeuxDeVagues, Sandiane Carter, and Topsy. After Beckett is shot, Mr Smith enters the picture to 'save the day.' But who is Mr. Smith and what is he to Beckett and Castle?

Kate Beckett was twenty-six when the biggest accident in her life occurred. Five years later, the biggest miracle happens. AU.

A 'Dash Away' sequel.

Kate Beckett loses a bet to Richard Castle and finds herself spending the Christmas holidays with him and his family at his cabin, Victory Lodge, in the Catskills. What happens under the Moonlight and Mistletoe? -tons of smut-

Walls fall down; that's the nature of the beast. And no matter how Kate looks at it, she's staring at piles of rubble. And from rubble, where do they go next? Slight spoilers for 4x11 and beyond.

Completely AU. Beckett's parents are alive and well and she is a lawyer. Castle, is still still suave and debonair with playboy tendencies except instead of fun-loving author, he is one of New York's best private defense attorneys. How will this play out? WIP, T.

I got a love that keeps me waiting. A co-authored story by chezchuckles and International08. Complete.

They're magnets for life as well, and now that they've survived, they need to learn to navigate a life that has ceased to be his or hers. Sequel to More Than This.

He really has to wonder how it is that they end up in these situations. It's like they're magnets for near-death. Complete. Sequel: More Than Them.

They have a deal.

Her kitten isn't the only one with claws. Follows "Fluff" and "Warm and Fuzzy," picking up on January 2nd in the Minnie-verse. Complete.

First in the Revelations Series. Covers Kate and Rick's developing relationship. Surrounds events in 'Rise' and takes place about six months after 'Kill Shot' Rated M just in case.

Kate Beckett has put 'the job' first for as long as she can remember; but now that she's recognised she wants more what's it going to take to get her to make that leap? Episode style romance/crime-fic. Angst Free. No graphic violence.

Sequel to "To Make You Feel My Love" and coincides with "Love Letters" Rick and Kate continue the life they built together.

Watching too much Setup/Countdown produces fic like this. Castle and Beckett encounter something that just might act as a wrecking ball.

Rick is hurt - badly. Kate confesses her love and they have a... moment. But will she take it back? Can she let herself love? An undercover mission throws them together and they are forced to make some decisions.

Each chapter a different story based around the 'word of the day' which links in with the 'List' from chapter 27 of LOVERS. M for a reason.

An odyssey to the place where they belonged. To 'us'. To them. To love. But love is a journey, not a destination... Buckle up, it's gonna get bumpy. *Chapter 13 up*

A writer, a detective, and her cat ring in the new year. A sequel to "Fluff." Yes, you should probably read that first. COMPLETE.

Kate is finally moving in with Rick

Castle loses a bet and offers to win back his dignity playing poker with Beckett. But when the stakes get higher, what do you think will happen? M rated!

Rick Castle is bring the precinct to the Hamptons for his annual New Year's Eve party. But why didn't he let Kate know he would be gone for the holidays? She's not upset... once she gets an even better invitation!

1st in the Western Series. Colorado Springs, 1875. Reporter Richard Castle, Sheriff Kate Beckett, cowboys, Indians, assassins, corsets, boots, cowboy hats, secrets, lies, courage and steel. But, remember, things aren't always what they appear in the Wild West.

A case leaves Beckett and Castle hiking through the woods and spending the night at a cabin. Well, there's something about these woods that might bring them closer together. Set early season 4.

A CONTINUATION OF LOVE, though not necessary to read that first.

Rick and Kate go on a little camping trip! Very interesting times lie ahead for our favorite duo. Rated M. *Updated 12/24/2011* Final chapter is now up!

A little bit of drabble based on the winter song. Our two characters get closer to each other, but won't really talk about anything that might be happening between them. Sound familiar? Two-shot.

Context is important. Context can change everything, even the simplest of statements like 'I love you.' Emotional story about Rick's feelings and reactions to the shooting, and a different kind of potential roadblock to their relationship. NOW COMPLETE.

People have breaking points. So do relationships. When an emotional case hits close to home will Castle push his relationship with Beckett too far? Or just far enough? Sequel to Go Home Castle. Rated M for freedom later. Any M chapters will be labeled.

Castle and Beckett go undercover at a marriage counseling retreat. M for a reason kids...

How long can she go on pretending when he was always standing right there in front of her. This fic is rated T.

Kate has a 13 year old daughter that no one knew about,not even her team, but that all changed when she was taken.will she survive? will she recover? will she bring Caskett together? 1st Castle ff. please R&R. Written for Jisbonforever. I dont own Castle.

Castle has a plan for Kate's birthday, but then it eventually morphs into a sub-plan to pull a fast one on Lanie and the guys. Caskett moments in this one. Total AU. *Complete*

What starts out as an unusual case becomes a life-changing experience for Castle and Beckett… Rated M for violence and good old smut.

"I want to be more than who I am." After years of slaving over her mother's murder, Kate Beckett is finally ready to move forward with her life. As she begins letting go of all her demons, she also begins drifting closer to Rick Castle. Post 4x09.

Set post LA, the end of season 3 nowhere in sight Very AU. What can the events of a single alcohol filled night lead to? Something big? On the contrary it could lead to something very small indeed...

When Kate Beckett went to get her book signed by Richard Castle, she never imagined that she'd end up meeting his daughter, much less offering to babysit for the afternoon. AU.

All secrets eventually see the light of day. Spoilers for Rise. Rated M for chapters 4 and 8. Complete.

A look at Caskett then and now. Chapter 30 is up and I'm done.

Episode-fic set in late season 4. The case of a body drowned in paint causes Beckett to re-evaluate Castle's place on her team and in her life. Complete.

Castle is forced to go on a book tour. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, they say. Our two friends may just find out that they don't like being apart.Those phone lines will be sure to light up!

When Castle goes missing, Kate must confront her feelings as she and the team struggle to find him in time. Takes place after season 3, but not a finale fic.

Castle and Beckett settle down to wait out a blizzard together. What will happen when they're trapped together? Romance, injuries... Pure fluff. FINAL CHAPTER! Story is now complete.

A new Castle story - and Montgomery will be alive in mine

SPOILERS FOR "OF FINDING INNOCENCE." This is an alternate take on the events as they could have happened post chapter 30 of "Of Finding Innocence." A different sort of family emerges, and Kate has to learn to live with the past and present.

Secrets are shared and kept between a writer, a cop, and their team. Chapter Seven is rated M.

Castle knows exactly how to please her...her body readily responds as chills run up her spine and a moan escapes from deep within her throat.

When Beckett and Castle finally kiss, they can't deny their attraction anymore. Beckett tries anyway. They have to somehow figure out their personal issues while trying to solve murders as usual. 3rd season AU Caskett fluff. Some Esplanie too. Enjoy!

After that finale, my take on what happens next, to help tide you over 'til fall! Multi-chapter. Who shot Beckett? What does Castle do next? Where does Esposito fit into all this? Read, enjoy, review!

When the dark side of police life hits close to home, Alexis Castle comes face to face with her worst fears. Knockout & Rise Spoilers!

COMPLETE at 100. AU: Kate and Castle try to adjust to life as parents. Check out AC's preview video on youtube: /watch?v nARnCrP2Z98 Thanks AC!

Rick and Kate make a bet of a pretty ...interesting nature. WARNING: SMUT! Established Caskett. Multi-chapter, because I like to torture you. Enjoy!

Roy is dead and Kate has to get away from everything for the summer. How is Castle going to handle that? And will the new captain be as supportive of the partnership as Roy was? Rated T just to be safe! AU now,since i started this 2 weeks b4 the finale

Some questions are not meant to be answered. And when they are...

Castle and Beckett are in way over their heads when a double murder investigation turns into a very deadly game. The stakes? Their lives.

Sometimes what seems like a terrible misunderstanding can end up being be the best to have ever happened! What happens when Josh walks in on Castle and Beckett in her bedroom?...

What would Richard Castle do if he thought he was dreaming? Based on the series promo just a little shift in location …if you haven't seen it, go to youtube and search for Hugo Bread & Butter on ABC's Castle. The fic will make much more sense if you do.

"I like to imitate old Jerry Lee, and watch you roll your eyes when I'm slightly off key. And I like the innocent way that you cry at sappy old movies you've seen hundreds of times. But I love the way you love me."

Shot, hospitalized and confused, Katherine Beckett wakes up to a changing future. Richard Castle wants to protect her, love her, save her. But there are things she must face, and she can't make him the promises he needs. Post-Knockout continuation.

Castle and Beckett are masters of miscommunication. So many lost opportunities that make you want to slap them sometimes. Here's a story of how they get together but for all the wrong reasons.

Rick Castle, who kept her from freezing to death and held her hand in front of a bomb, prepared to die with her, wasn't who she was going home with. Kate's night after the end of Countdown.

**SPOILERS if you have not seen the season 3 finale*** Post Knockdown - How will they deal with Beckett being shot? Does she survive? Where does this take them now?

When Beckett steps away from her desk Castle's curiosity gets the better of him. He never expected to be crushed by what he found in her drawer. Is it too late for them or can he convince her that he's her 'one and done? Rated M, not fluff, angst warning.

A reworking of the finale. Spoilers through 3x24 "Knockdown". Coauthored with WonderTwinC.

Someone once said that in times of grief, people turned to each other for comfort. ***SPOILERS for season three finally***

Set post "Countdown" Beckett is ready to admit her feelings for Castle and they move their relationship to the next level.

It's 2012 and Castle and Beckett are attending Detective Ryan's wedding. Love is in the air... will our favorite couple add to the romance?

A Sequel of sorts for my one-shot Rock Solid. Kate and Rick deal with the aftermath of Knockdown and move forward with their lives, learning to balance their partnership with their budding relationship.

How far would you go to protect the ones you love? Castle finds out. And so does Kate Beckett. Castle/Beckett. Final Chapter. This is my 2nd attempt at a story. Thanks for the comments and special thnks to the Immortal 31. Enjoy

It starts with the first episode from season 3, when Castle comes back from the Hamptons. Then it takes on its own life. Beckett admits her feelings for Castle...both to him and to herself. This is my first fanfic. I am aware it prob isn't very good.

Sequel to A Winter Wonderland. Just when Beckett and Castle think life as a couple is starting to sort itself out, they're hit with a bombshell...in the form of a very troubled 3 year old...

Castle asks Beckett to spend Christmas with him at his winter cabin...will this bring the dynamic duo together, finally? Set 18 months into the future...

A continuation of Dangerous Game. Highly recommended that you read that first. Beckett tries to figure out where she wants things to go with Castle. Meanwhile, a serial killer fixates on Beckett.

Beckett is jealous. Castle wants to play a game. This could be dangerous.