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The Heart of the Matter by Democritas reviews
Her mother's murder- the case had torn them apart and brought them together before, but never quite like this. That was before love had entered the game. That was before she had to decide which was worth fighting for. AU
Castle - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 165,164 - Reviews: 403 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 7/2 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Most Wanted by Ephemeral Lunatic reviews
AU. On January 9th, 1999, Castle saves Johanna Beckett from being murdered. His act of bravery sparks a complicated love with her daughter, and a totally different life and career path for Kate Beckett. Because although Johanna lived, someone out there still wants her dead, and as the years go by, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are determined to find out who.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 71,017 - Reviews: 643 - Favs: 465 - Follows: 930 - Updated: 7/1 - Published: 3/8/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
One More Button by mysterymuse reviews
What if Castle and Beckett stayed behind at the Old Haunt, alone, after everyone had gone? Post-Last Call AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,938 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 279 - Updated: 5/27 - Published: 10/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Girls Night by RGoodfellow64 reviews
Chapter 21. Alternate title: Why oh why did I eat that pie? Conclusion to the story. Lanie and Kate meet at the Old Haunt a couple of years after the series finale.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 21 - Words: 46,467 - Reviews: 265 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 213 - Updated: 3/9 - Published: 6/12/2013 - Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
smoke rings in the dark by liviafan1 reviews
Castle's a wreck after the shooting, struggling with his feelings for Kate while navigating her months-long lack of communication. He reluctantly enters therapy at his daughter's request and starts to put the pieces together - until he bumps into Kate at a coffee shop. Reeling with betrayal, he puts their partnership on hold. Canon until Post-Knockout. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 29,748 - Reviews: 511 - Favs: 248 - Follows: 533 - Updated: 1/20/2018 - Published: 8/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
After Burn by NotYetLostFaith reviews
Rick is a fireman. His wife left him a year earlier, took his twelve year old daughter with her. Kate is a homicide detective. Young but savvy, knows what she's talking about. One day, Rick goes into a house fire and something goes very wrong and Kate and her team are called in to investigate.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 37 - Words: 43,394 - Reviews: 577 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 654 - Updated: 7/25/2017 - Published: 2/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
All kinds of rabbit holes by honeyandvodka reviews
Her favourite author just bought her a drink? Shut. The. Front. Door. What if Castle and Beckett met five years earlier?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 36 - Words: 73,959 - Reviews: 841 - Favs: 603 - Follows: 619 - Updated: 9/24/2016 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It Takes Three by lostinthewords reviews
Sequel to It Takes Two. Highly recommend reading that first. Mark is out of jail and with living with Castle and Beckett. Will Kate be able leave the past in the past to fix things with her father for the sake of Mark? A.U. Rated M for later chapters
Castle - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 30,356 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 199 - Follows: 450 - Updated: 7/15/2016 - Published: 5/23/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Unwritten by caffinate-me reviews
One of the last things true crime writer Richard Castle expected when he took a meeting with convicted murderer Kate Beckett was to be sent on a quest for proof of her innocence, the other was to fall in love with her. A Castle AU. Written 2012. Revised 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 72,822 - Reviews: 1720 - Favs: 813 - Follows: 684 - Updated: 6/18/2016 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Daisies for your cupcake by Trinxy reviews
Katherine Beckett is known by the name of 'The Cupcake Lady' in the city of New York and running her very own cupcake bakery named "The 12th". One day, world famous author Richard Castle stumbles into her little shop and changes her life forever. Castle set in 'Pushing Daisies' like world. Totally AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,457 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 6/17/2016 - Published: 12/4/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
The Basketball Savior by sports lover12and ff lover3 reviews
Rick C. Rodgers is a 17 year old star athlete. So when he goes to live with his Aunt that he hasn't seen in 7 years, can he help save his new schools sports program and the school it self. Can he bring his new basketball team to the championship? Will Kate Beckett find love with this school savior? Will his past continue to haunt him? I don't own anything!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 31 - Words: 78,749 - Reviews: 243 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 6/2/2016 - Published: 1/20/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Kevin R., Javier E.
Little Bean by soprano193 reviews
AU meeting fic. Kate is a young mother, living in the same apartment complex as Castle. He is annoyed that the baby is crying all night while he tries to write, and goes to yell at her. Instead, he finds her disheveled and upset, pacing with the baby down the hall, and offers to help.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 31 - Words: 92,140 - Reviews: 716 - Favs: 507 - Follows: 862 - Updated: 5/30/2016 - Published: 1/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Rich Man, Poor Man : A Darker Path by idiosyncratic1 reviews
AU: What if Castle had never become a famous, successful, and wealthy writer? Struggling to make ends meet, failed writer Richard Rodgers meets Detective Kate Beckett under quite different circumstances.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 33 - Words: 72,313 - Reviews: 793 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 636 - Updated: 5/23/2016 - Published: 10/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Don't Let Go by LiseCate reviews
Kate's been in a coma for 2 years. When she awakens, she learns that Castle let her go. He's moved on for the sake of his sanity. Can she forgive him for abandoning her? Will Castle risk his heart again to be with Kate? Love always finds a way. Or so they say!
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 35,492 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 380 - Updated: 4/7/2016 - Published: 4/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Chasing Nirvana by caffinate-me reviews
AU. Two years after model Grace Beckett uses her twin sister, Kate's, name in a one-night-stand with mystery novelist Richard Castle, things get complicated when the real Kate Beckett brings Castle in for questioning in a murder.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 36,463 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 224 - Follows: 589 - Updated: 3/14/2016 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Kate B., Rick C.
Turning Tables by JullietteO'Hara reviews
He got shot for her. He almost died for her. Almost. Set post-knockout. After taking the sniper's bullet for Kate, Rick is in the hospital in a coma, leaving Kate in the real world, forced to deal with the repercussions. Then, when he wakes up with amnesia, believing he's still married to Gina and with no recollection of Kate...well you have to read to find out. (AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 42,975 - Reviews: 259 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 458 - Updated: 2/21/2016 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Kiss Me, Castle by Cora Clavia reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 59 - Words: 113,514 - Reviews: 2804 - Favs: 1,000 - Follows: 1,242 - Updated: 1/11/2016 - Published: 11/23/2011 - Rick C., Kate B.
Hundred by tiara733 reviews
Post 2x18 Boom! Due to the circumstances, Kate moves into Rick's apartment and they begin a friends with benefits relationship.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 43 - Words: 120,044 - Reviews: 486 - Favs: 349 - Follows: 668 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 5/24/2010 - Complete
Melodies, Murders, and Mysteries by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"Diving head first into her mother's murder has left little room for romance. She's turned down any offer of being set up, in favor of protecting her walled off heart. Giving her favorite author her number was a decision that fate seemed to make for her, forcing her to go along with the plan whether she wanted to or not." An AU Caskett meeting. #CastleFanficMonday
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 41,417 - Reviews: 383 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 342 - Updated: 12/15/2015 - Published: 1/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Road Not Taken by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
In any universe, they are meant to be together. It's only a matter of time. (Multi-chapter romance set entirely in the AU!Canon reality.)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 58,784 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 381 - Updated: 12/10/2015 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Dreamworld by OneWriterGirlOfficial reviews
Dreamworld is a Caskett story about how Kate's life might have gone if her mother hadn't died. Will she become a lawyer? Will she find the love of her life? Will she start a family of her own? Starts in December 1998.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 26 - Words: 86,993 - Reviews: 399 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 438 - Updated: 12/6/2015 - Published: 1/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Johanna B.
Kidnapping by Bbolt14 reviews
Completely AU story. What would happen if Kate and Rick met when his child is kidnapped. Set in the past.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 53,278 - Reviews: 306 - Favs: 296 - Follows: 421 - Updated: 11/22/2015 - Published: 12/17/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One and Done by live0laugh0love0 reviews
A one shot feed for all things Castle. I'll write just about anything: AU, future, alternate endings, etc. So please feel free to send in your prompts! ***NEW PROMPT JUST POSTED!***
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 47 - Words: 52,297 - Reviews: 353 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 11/19/2015 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
The Price of Protection by Ilovetoread09 reviews
In order to pay off her family debts, Katherine Beckett volunteers to work at the royal castle. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she meets the prince. AU Thanks to Emma for the awesome cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 33 - Words: 79,990 - Reviews: 950 - Favs: 304 - Follows: 588 - Updated: 11/19/2015 - Published: 2/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solid Ground: The Return by Lord of Kavaka reviews
They'd been stranded on an island for almost 5 months, and now it's time to go home... where everything has changed. Sequel to SOLID GROUND. Rated M. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 54,811 - Reviews: 473 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 448 - Updated: 10/29/2015 - Published: 11/25/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Here's your lifeline by CaskettFeels reviews
AU of 6x06 Get a Clue. What if Castle really did get his hand stuck in the wall? Castle!Whump
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 34,378 - Reviews: 196 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 9/10/2015 - Published: 8/18/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.]
Her Battle by coldcoffeestains reviews
"She's Kate Beckett and it's midnight and she's falling apart on his doorstep." An AU set two months after Season 3. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 37,300 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 276 - Follows: 553 - Updated: 9/9/2015 - Published: 10/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Fugitive by Cora Clavia reviews
AU. "Your fugitive's name is Mr. Richard Castle."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,224 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 9/4/2015 - Published: 1/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
may flowers by closingdoors reviews
AU. Castle and Beckett meet during the bank robbery in Cops And Robbers. After the events of Montgomery's shooting, her own, and breaking up with Josh, will Beckett still learn to let Castle in? COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 43,420 - Reviews: 408 - Favs: 333 - Follows: 652 - Updated: 7/27/2015 - Published: 9/19/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Flashlight by l03l reviews
Eight years later Richard Castle is found, and it's no longer his ring on her finger. AU from 6x23 "For Better Or Worse".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 59,498 - Reviews: 1218 - Favs: 539 - Follows: 892 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 9/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Remember this by feel-likeflying reviews
'Anything else' She asked him, her notepad in her hand. 'I don't know, your phone number might be nice.' He stated with a smug smile. -The Beckett's own a restaurant, what happens when a certain author walks in? College setting. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,641 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 253 - Updated: 7/21/2015 - Published: 8/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
What If by RausllyCaskett reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 29,323 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 300 - Updated: 7/10/2015 - Published: 5/11/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Risking It All by Liv Wilder reviews
Castle steals a police horse. The arresting officer is none other than Kate Beckett. "You got yourself up there and now you're going to get back down. I want you to concentrate. Carefully lift your leg over its flank, then slide to the ground. Preferably without breaking anything. Or losing that blanket. No one wants to see your bare ass swaying in the moonlight. Least of all me."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 62,826 - Reviews: 765 - Favs: 255 - Follows: 530 - Updated: 7/3/2015 - Published: 2/1/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
It's Evergreen by EllaNight reviews
He likes her. She understands the power of grammar and that's just… hot. For some reason, he's the one left a little dumb struck. He doesn't know why his suave has suddenly left him, and of course it all had to happen when in the face this beautiful, intriguing woman. AU: Meeting in the public library.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,346 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 264 - Updated: 6/15/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014
How The West Was Won by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
"I now pronounce us husband and wife," Castle mutters at her ear, waggling both his eyebrows and his hand to display a matching wedding band. Just like that, she's Kate Rodgers, newly wedded and undercover in the Wild West. (7x07 before Castle and Beckett became Caskett. Season Two AU.)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 17,840 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 230 - Updated: 5/27/2015 - Published: 11/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Medical Attention by jstar1382 reviews
S1 AU Based on a tumblr prompt from anon: Castle's a doctor, a friend of Lanie's. AU Caskett meeting at Lanie's birthday. *Castle Winter Hiatus 2014 Ficathon Entry* Cover art by the awesome (ScribbleAStory)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 59,178 - Reviews: 1351 - Favs: 531 - Follows: 787 - Updated: 5/26/2015 - Published: 12/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
Drunk by 47alwayswriting reviews
Castle gets an unexpected phone call from Kate when he's in the Hamptons during the summer.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 43,930 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 582 - Updated: 5/24/2015 - Published: 6/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Bodyguard by Cassie Bones reviews
Kate Beckett, aka Lola Banks, is the award-winning superstar of Hollywood, and her entire life is under threat. After a shooting on the red carpet, Kate's publicist insists on hiring her a bodyguard. Richard Castle, ex-army sniper, is hired to protect her, though Beckett insists that she can take care of herself. AU Rated M
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 28 - Words: 43,976 - Reviews: 734 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 767 - Updated: 5/15/2015 - Published: 12/29/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Savior by encantadaa reviews
A few bad decisions and unfortunate circumstances leave Kate Beckett, age 19, homeless just a few months after her mother's death. Richard Castle happens upon her in the park one day, not knowing he's just met his biggest fan.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,505 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 569 - Updated: 5/14/2015 - Published: 11/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R.
In My Veins by A. K. Hunter reviews
When Kevin Ryan's life falls apart, he finds comfort in Lanie's new assistant, Alexis Castle. Their friendship brings much-needed light to his life, but Kevin refuses to recognize their growing attraction. When Alexis is threatened by forces outside their control, Kevin has to make a decision. And with lives hanging in the balance the wrong choice could cost everything.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 94,798 - Reviews: 441 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 5/12/2015 - Published: 7/27/2014 - [Alexis C., Kevin R.] Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pivotal Question by DanniiHey reviews
This is set in one of the most painful episodes ... ever ... Rise. #LeSigh. This might turn into a multi chapter story, turning AU soon. Otherwise it'll stay as it is. Let's follow Kate Beckett into the woods and see her and Castle deal with their separation. Can Kate fix the damage she has done by pretending she didn't hear Castle's words at the cemetery? Updated 5/6/15
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,912 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 5/7/2015 - Published: 12/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Convalescence by Sanctuaria reviews
"I'm like a broken mirror, Castle. I look into it and see parts of me are missing, but I don't know how to get them back. I don't know how to find them again." What if Beckett hadn't disappeared for 3 months after being shot and let Castle take care of her? With tensions running so high, will their love blossom or will secrets tear them apart forever? AU from 3x24. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 51 - Words: 148,300 - Reviews: 876 - Favs: 338 - Follows: 757 - Updated: 5/3/2015 - Published: 2/25/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
A Not So Temporary Thing by humerus reviews
Sequel to my fic Just a Temporary Thing. AU season 3. Four months after the events of "Tick, Tick, Tick/Boom", Kate is still staying with the Castles. But could a family tragedy make this temporary arrangement a bit more permanent?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 19 - Words: 75,295 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 318 - Follows: 784 - Updated: 5/1/2015 - Published: 2/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
So Very Close by spaceman-earthgirl reviews
Castle and Beckett are secretly dating and these are the various times they almost get caught. Caskett Fluff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 22,963 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 345 - Updated: 4/27/2015 - Published: 3/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Paved With Good Intentions by greenk reviews
There are two kinds of folks who sit around thinking about how to kill people: psychopaths and mystery writers. He threw away his chance to be the kind that pays better. Very AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 17 - Words: 32,833 - Reviews: 276 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 9/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Flashbacks and Echoes by Oliviet reviews
"But the longer she stares at him, the more she realizes that she knows him, that she dated him in high school, and that this is the man who took her virginity." Inspired by this tumblr prompt: childhood sweethearts who moved away and then into the same apartment block by chance AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 39,208 - Reviews: 528 - Favs: 460 - Follows: 683 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Arranged by Cassie Bones reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 53 - Words: 81,924 - Reviews: 962 - Favs: 418 - Follows: 869 - Updated: 4/18/2015 - Published: 5/5/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
mouthful of forevers by concreteskies reviews
Support Group AU. "And until then we can just be two people trying to figure things out."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,334 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 187 - Updated: 4/13/2015 - Published: 12/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Imbroglio by Cora Clavia reviews
AU: Castle and Beckett in the world of classical music. Yep. Rick Castle, Barihunk.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 10,188 - Reviews: 484 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 256 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 6/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Winning It All by KroganVanguard reviews
Rick Castle thought nothing was going to top winning the Super Bowl. Then he drove into the back of Kate Beckett's car. An AU entry for the Castle Winter Hiatus Ficathon 2014.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 23,180 - Reviews: 278 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 454 - Updated: 4/6/2015 - Published: 12/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Out of the Blue by Trinity Everett reviews
Kate arrives at the loft for an impromptu visit and she comes bearing news. A Season 6 AU that picks up after the beginning of 6x01, Valkyrie.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 54,885 - Reviews: 466 - Favs: 315 - Follows: 505 - Updated: 3/28/2015 - Published: 11/17/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Murphy Was An Optimist by RGoodfellow64 reviews
What happened after Rick left Kate at the end of season 3's 'One Life To Lose'. This is the Epilogue, because everyone wanted to know what happened at the end of chapter 3.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 19,598 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 3/20/2015 - Published: 12/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Josh D., T. Demming - Complete
The Wonder by Aalon reviews
Set in Season 5, this is an AU take on the Watershed episode, where a different decision by Castle can yield different stories, and different outcomes. Multi-Chapter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 84,505 - Reviews: 463 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 233 - Updated: 3/16/2015 - Published: 1/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Come With Me by honeyandvodka reviews
For all the thought Castle had put into the apocalypse, he had never expected this… An AU set - at times - in the summer between seasons three and four.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 40,359 - Reviews: 598 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 174 - Updated: 3/12/2015 - Published: 1/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., OC - Complete
Lost Dreams by kbymyside reviews
What happens when Kate and Rick meet in front of their children's school? AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 144,215 - Reviews: 586 - Favs: 482 - Follows: 732 - Updated: 2/28/2015 - Published: 5/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Close Encounters 25 by chezchuckles reviews
Role of Honor. Now that Spy Castle and Beckett are back home after Paris, the process of healing their family's separation anxiety can begin.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 64,283 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 2/26/2015 - Published: 1/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lost by caskettshipper3 reviews
Richard Castle has no one. No one except his month old child and he has no idea what he's doing. His career is suffering. His thoughts are bordering on insanity and he needs something, someone to come help. One fateful night in the infant of a convenience store, his life changes
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 15,045 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 414 - Updated: 2/21/2015 - Published: 2/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Tight spaces by KBrideau reviews
Set in season 4 when Castle and Beckett are trapped in the trunk Beckett becomes scared and Castle tries to comfort her, while trying to forget that they are practically on top of each other. Story is AU and Kate is sorta OC. Rating is T but may go to M later
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 6,328 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 2/18/2015 - Published: 4/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Kenopsia by seilleanmor reviews
Just playing with Cops & Robbers. What happens if Kate admits to needing Rick, and he leaves the bank to be with her?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,380 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 312 - Updated: 2/17/2015 - Published: 9/15/2014 - Complete
Surviving Paradise by drdit92 reviews
A cowardly betrayal leaves Rick Rodgers and Kate Beckett fighting for their lives. Can they learn to rely on the other; will it lead to something more? What happens when they return from exile and the world learns the truth? A/U. Complete. Giant hugs to who've taken a chance on this story and followed to the end. Which is just a beginning...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 73 - Words: 328,232 - Reviews: 2245 - Favs: 279 - Follows: 338 - Updated: 2/15/2015 - Published: 5/17/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Sanctuary by bravevulnerability reviews
'This isn't an adventure, it isn't fun. It's a nightmare. They're being hunted like foxes and there is no other option, no way to fight, to win. They can only run.' An AU twist on 6x22, Veritas. For Nadia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 24,155 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 255 - Updated: 2/13/2015 - Published: 1/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Baby Steps by caffinate-me reviews
AU. Based on prompt from Tumblr- Castle is Beckett's physical therapist. When he had read "stabbed in the back", he had imagined a punk of a kid who had gotten on the wrong side of the law, not a gorgeous young woman from a well off family sporting a Stanford sweatshirt. A story in three parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,377 - Reviews: 168 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 2/12/2015 - Published: 2/1/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Get a Grip by WRTRD reviews
Set fairly early on in S4. Uh-oh. Beckett inadvertently makes a move on Castle. Now what?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 8,211 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 257 - Updated: 2/12/2015 - Published: 1/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
My You by jam821 reviews
Because fate exists in every universe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,564 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 282 - Updated: 2/6/2015 - Published: 11/13/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Melting Slowly by Googie reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 46 - Words: 186,955 - Reviews: 1528 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 655 - Updated: 2/3/2015 - Published: 11/7/2011 - Rick C., Kate B.
World Anew by chezchuckles reviews
Castle arrived safely in his own world in 'Time of Our Lives' 7x06, but meanwhile the AU version of Castle comes to consciousness in his universe to find he's been shot while saving the life of a Captain Beckett of the Twelfth. This is the story of those in the AU. Follows the storyline set up in 'Change of State'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,766 - Reviews: 169 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 1/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rewound by Kate Christie reviews
"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 89,946 - Reviews: 1850 - Favs: 839 - Follows: 1,418 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Not Ready To Make Nice by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-Ep for '47 Seconds'. "I need a word with you." Castle's voice cuts through the hubbub of the bullpen even though he has it purposefully toned low. Low and rough, scraping at his vocal cords with a touch of something dark and smoky that tugs at Kate's gut, exciting and scaring her in equal measure.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 43 - Words: 138,131 - Reviews: 2572 - Favs: 611 - Follows: 866 - Updated: 1/28/2015 - Published: 4/20/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tears of Summer by KrissaBelle7 reviews
My Castle 2014 Ficathon Entry. Season 2 finale prompt: In A Deadly Game, Gina shows up 30 seconds later. Cover Art by Angie (Dtrekker) :) *put on indefinite hold*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 54,738 - Reviews: 360 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 473 - Updated: 1/21/2015 - Published: 5/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 24 by chezchuckles reviews
CE 24: Moonraker. Spy Castle and Beckett recover after the life-threatening events of Nobody Lives For Ever, eager to finally get home.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 46,122 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 1/21/2015 - Published: 12/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Attachment Syndrome by FanficwriterGHC reviews
She has a baby. She brought a baby back from Haiti. Can you even do that? Season 3 AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 175,180 - Reviews: 2957 - Favs: 1,163 - Follows: 1,274 - Updated: 1/18/2015 - Published: 7/8/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Make It Out To Kate by Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x01: "Rise", immediately after the swing scene. Kate is shocked by how much seeing Castle again affects her. She can't get him out of her head. "So…what? I just wait? Behave like old times? Let things crawl on like before, with neither of us admitting what we really want?"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 38,749 - Reviews: 765 - Favs: 334 - Follows: 498 - Updated: 1/16/2015 - Published: 11/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Castle in Fortress Europe by Shutterbug5269 reviews
VERY AU...Richard Castle and Kate Beckett in WWII Occupied France. Rick is with the OSS and Kate, the leader of a Maquis resistance cell. (my desire to do a WWII story just kinda snuck up on me) Rated T for possible violence language and suggestive themes. Much thanks to Detective Angie for the lovely cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 19,909 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 96 - Updated: 1/15/2015 - Published: 8/5/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
The Letter by The Muse of Apollo reviews
Set post 47 Seconds. Castle is finished being Beckett's partner but he wants to tell her why. Set three days after the show ends. Slightly AU. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,941 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 1/14/2015 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cars and Coffee Shops by LikeeaSkyscraper reviews
It all clicked together in her head far too quickly, the car speeding down the road at way above the normal speed limit. The shouts of a panicked father who could only watch from a distance and the blaring sirens of a NYPD police cruiser following at the same speed and heading right towards the middle of the road, right towards Alexis. [Tumblr Prompt Filler Story]
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,882 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 1/13/2015 - Published: 12/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
The More Things Change by jstar1382 reviews
…the more they stay the same. *Season 2- AU Caskett story* Kate Beckett is bored with life, but when a serial killer starts dedicating murders to her- someone enters the scene to aid with the investigation and her life may never be the same.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 73,935 - Reviews: 466 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 1/12/2015 - Published: 9/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hypothesis by A Beauty to the Rhythm reviews
After Castle and Beckett survive their encounter with the tiger, Castle comes up with a series of highly scientific experiments to find out exactly how Kate feels about him. Then he hatches a plan that just might get her to finally embrace those feelings. A Season 4 story that takes place after 'Cuffed.' Entry for the 2014 Winter Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,016 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 1/11/2015 - Published: 12/9/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
carry you to me by airbefore reviews
This is her home. The place where she grew up, trekking up and down the mountains and racing through the fields. Where she learned to cook and drive and dance. The place where her memories live, where she can close her eyes and take a deep breath and almost hear the fading echo of her mother's voice. This is her home. And damned if she's going to give it up. - AU Christmas-type fic
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,463 - Reviews: 238 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 1/11/2015 - Published: 12/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Truth or Dare by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle has been set up to take the fall for a murder he did not commit. (Prompt: What if Probable Cause took place in S4, before Castle & Beckett were together?) Canon through mid-S4.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 41,843 - Reviews: 234 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 274 - Updated: 1/8/2015 - Published: 11/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
She's Armed, He's Dangerous by Shena1 reviews
What didn't we see? ... A series of filler and extended scenes, or retold scenes from inside a character's head. One chapter per ep for S2. Sticking to the canon ... absolutely no AU ... Expect humour, angst, romance, teasing, sexual frustration, hurt, comfort, drama, inner-torment, imagined sexual contact and fantasizing, and probably a bunch of unspoken swearing from Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 72,948 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 1/4/2015 - Published: 2/2/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
Remember Tonight by Freewheeler reviews
After nearly losing him in the explosion at the New Amsterdam Bank and Trust, she thinks she knows what she wants. How many days for a wall to come down? ** M-RATED ** Entry for the 2013 Castle Ficathon. ** Goes AU from Cops and Robbers ** This story was Winner, Favorite M-rated WIP in the Castle Fanfiction Writers' Guild Awards, 2014! *squeeeee*! COVER ART BY HONEYANDVODKA
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 36,775 - Reviews: 508 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 748 - Updated: 1/4/2015 - Published: 5/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
fortune and glory by ifonly13 reviews
Kate Beckett works alone. But her latest mission forces her to face the reason she went into her line of work and to deal with the man who has challenged her patience from the start.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 27,238 - Reviews: 243 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 1/1/2015 - Published: 11/2/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Run to You by happybeckett reviews
Though the drive is long, he goes to her when she calls. Rise post-hospital AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 52,528 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 293 - Updated: 12/30/2014 - Published: 8/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Empty Space by trishtumbles reviews
"Take a look at me now; I'm just an empty space. There's nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face." - Entry for 2014 Castle ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 14,685 - Reviews: 172 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 191 - Updated: 12/26/2014 - Published: 5/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
A Life Worth Living by CaskettBuddies reviews
Richard Rodgers has struggled his whole life, through his mother's disappearance and being forced to live with his alcoholic uncle, to being forced onto the streets of New York City. He has never known the meaning of home. At least not until he met her; Kate Beckett. Disclaimer: No characters you recognise are ours. Our first ever collaboration. Rated T for safety. COMPLETELY AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,136 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 12/26/2014 - Published: 7/3/2014
The Perfect Costume by TempeBeckett reviews
This year, Lanie's determined to drag Beckett to Castle's Halloween party. At first Beckett's reluctant, but when she sees a certain costume, she changes her mind. How would Castle react if he saw her in this? And she's not the only one with a plan... Set mid-S4. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 40,257 - Reviews: 213 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 12/26/2014 - Published: 11/4/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When I Was Drowning by Trinity Everett reviews
A chance meeting between two people has the potential to change their lives forever. A Caskett Meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,657 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 227 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 12/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Believing Is Seeing by bravevulnerability reviews
"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing." An AU story for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,352 - Reviews: 652 - Favs: 496 - Follows: 401 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 12/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Apologize by evitascarlett reviews
As Kate finds herself getting back on solid ground in her relationship with Castle, her world gets turned upside down by an unexpected visitor. As emotions run high and danger lurks will she and Castle be able to stand together and become stronger or will their secrets and lies eventually tear them apart? AU Set after 4x22 Undead Again. Cover Art by LordofKavaka. Now Edited 9/2015.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 667,729 - Reviews: 2115 - Favs: 979 - Follows: 1,152 - Updated: 12/22/2014 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Thaw by RedGrayBall reviews
Beckett is distraught when Castle seems to have finally given up hope on them ever being more than just partners, and he begins to pull away from her, prompting her to face up to her own feelings.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 51,258 - Reviews: 1058 - Favs: 372 - Follows: 825 - Updated: 12/21/2014 - Published: 10/23/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Actions Speak Louder by weightofmywords reviews
Beckett doesn't escape entirely unscathed from the explosion in her apartment. Season 2 AU. Collection of oneshots.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,502 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 12/17/2014 - Published: 6/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Play Dates by ncisabbylover reviews
AU set in 2001. 1993 was a big year for both Kate and Rick. Eight years later they forge a friendship brought on by the friendship their daughters are developing.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 69,016 - Reviews: 403 - Favs: 303 - Follows: 594 - Updated: 12/16/2014 - Published: 1/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
carry you with me by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been months since Montgomery's funeral, since the gunshot, since the damning diagnosis after she awoke from surgery. ' An alternate ending to 'Knockout' that changes everything. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,046 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 262 - Updated: 12/13/2014 - Published: 12/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Young hearts by stanaxbanana reviews
AU. "Apparently I don't look like a Kate but do I really look like an idiot?" It's Kate Beckett's first year at Stanford and it's not long before she meets Rick 'different girl every week' Rodgers. Sparks fly and Kate tries her hardest to ignore them - but how long will that last, especially when Rick is determined to make her his? Rating may change.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 37,476 - Reviews: 474 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 395 - Updated: 12/9/2014 - Published: 8/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rookie by kimmiesjoy reviews
I'm the apple that didn't fall far from the tree. I barely rolled further than the roots. AU-ish Future Fic
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,785 - Reviews: 280 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 12/8/2014 - Published: 11/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
Finding North by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"For years since her mother passed away she'd been trying to find her way, her north star. She needs to find her place, her home. She's had to let go of too many things in her life, and her heart can't take much more." An AU take on what could have happened after the fight scene in "Watershed". (5X24)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 31,723 - Reviews: 286 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 229 - Updated: 12/8/2014 - Published: 10/22/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Handle With Care by bravevulnerability reviews
A single chance meeting can change everything. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 31 - Words: 69,091 - Reviews: 1351 - Favs: 706 - Follows: 843 - Updated: 12/6/2014 - Published: 8/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sing Us A Song by livewritealways reviews
Post Last Call. Sometimes music helps you forget for a little while, and sometimes forgetting is impossible.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,844 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 12/2/2014 - Published: 9/4/2014 - Complete
Come Dine With Me by pullingbeckettspigtails reviews
Prompt: AU - Castle and Beckett were both set up on blind dates at the same restaurant, but their dates don't show and they start talking and hit it off. (Anonymous prompt from the castlefanficprompts tumblr).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,074 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 37 - Published: 12/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
He Looked So Sad, She Was Just Afraid by howardtduck48 reviews
AU. 4x19. Beckett says those fateful words and Castle hears. A different response.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,967 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 11/30/2014 - Published: 11/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
What Happens In AC by Trinity Everett reviews
"Castle, Castle wake up." Their joined hands wiggle against her belly in her efforts to rouse him. "Castle, we got married last night," she hisses. - A Season 4 AU that starts mid-4x08 (Heartbreak Hotel) based on a tumblr prompt. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 46,145 - Reviews: 573 - Favs: 516 - Follows: 607 - Updated: 11/30/2014 - Published: 10/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In This Together by MyVersion41319 reviews
Sequel to To Rise Again (Not necessary, but helpful to read that first). Season 4 AU in which Castle and Beckett have gotten together directly after her shooting and spent that summer together. Begins at Beckett's first day back to active duty and continues through the season.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,135 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 233 - Updated: 11/29/2014 - Published: 10/26/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Private Eyes by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everyday was the same. Get up, work, and then go to bed. Kate Beckett was bored. She needed a change in her routine. So, after some nagging from her best friend, she allowed herself to be set up on a blind date… and that's when she met Rick Castle. AU. Spy Castle. Entry for 2014 Castle Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 99,843 - Reviews: 446 - Favs: 246 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 11/27/2014 - Published: 5/27/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Sophia T. - Complete
Change of State by chezchuckles reviews
The AU of 7x06 "Time of Our Lives" AU in which Castle makes it to Captain Beckett with those two coffees. 'Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, Haply I think on thee, and then my state, Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate.' -William Shakespeare
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 16,299 - Reviews: 245 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 11/26/2014 - Published: 11/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
How We Met You, Baby by MajorSam reviews
"I've always known I was an accident… thanks in no small part to you, dad." She glared at her father. Castle smirked and shrugged. "I just didn't know there was a story to it. And judging by the reaction of the crowd… I'm in."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,275 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 11/24/2014 - Published: 10/16/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alight by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She crossed her toned, endlessly long legs, tugged down the edge of her tight skirt that had ridden up her thighs, checked her watch. Sadness, annoyance, resentment flashed across her face in quick succession, well hidden to anyone who wasn't watching closely, who was not as attuned, not used to observe quite as closely... An AU Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,265 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 76 - Published: 11/24/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
all my broken heart beats by BerkieLynn reviews
From a tumblr prompt "Castle never brought Jacinda to the crime scene in the Limey." Would lack of a blonde flight attendant give Beckett the courage to tell Castle how she feels?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,819 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 147 - Follows: 197 - Updated: 11/22/2014 - Published: 7/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 23 by chezchuckles reviews
Nobody Lives For Ever: Spy Castle works to get Beckett away from the ever-tightening net of the Collective - with the dubious help of his father.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 44,898 - Reviews: 218 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 11/20/2014 - Published: 10/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Meet by Anonymous033 reviews
"His seat-mate is the slip of a woman, all skinny and efficiency-sized." / An AU where Kate and Castle meet where they least expect. Immediately follows Johanna Beckett's death. Pre-series. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 25,679 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 178 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 11/11/2014 - Published: 8/8/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All I Want Is Now by blue252 reviews
"Her mind flashes back to his question – his invitation to the Hamptons. He's building up ideas in her head, painting pictures of a Fourth of July spent on the beach, fireworks and bonfires; relaxation and a break from the work she's thrown herself into even harder since Memorial Day. And it's tempting." A post season 2 AU in which Castle returns after only two weeks.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,777 - Reviews: 424 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 449 - Updated: 11/9/2014 - Published: 8/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two Can Play by changinlndscape reviews
Beckett doesn't realize at first that it's a game. 4x6 AU (Demons) Fluff. Fluff. Fluff. Fluff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 17,008 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 11/7/2014 - Published: 10/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Salient by Garrae reviews
"He's beginning to think she remembers far more than she's saying. He's beginning to think that she's missing because she's at medical appointments: more than just physical therapy appointments. And now she's here, in his loft, for at least a week, and doped into a state where those walls she talked about seem to have fallen down." S4 AU, 1 month in. Property of ABC/Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 82,411 - Reviews: 723 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 11/3/2014 - Published: 10/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ten Years Gone by Leonard 356 reviews
What would have happened if Castle never returned to the 12th after leaving with Gina at the end of the 2nd season? My first FF.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 19,507 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 128 - Updated: 11/1/2014 - Published: 10/29/2014
I choose you by Ky03elk reviews
A chance encounter leaves Kate questioning the decisions of her past and the road that she's currently walking with Castle. Will making a different choice lead to a new them? Or will the ghosts that haunt them both prove too much to overcome? A rewrite of 47 seconds.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,335 - Reviews: 449 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 10/31/2014 - Published: 9/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
To Rise Again by MyVersion41319 reviews
Post Knockout continuation. No lies and no secrets, but not all hugs and joy either. Caskett. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 103,928 - Reviews: 553 - Favs: 279 - Follows: 530 - Updated: 10/26/2014 - Published: 7/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Need You by dphillips76 reviews
Season 4 story. Castle has been giving the Beckett the cold shoulder, and she doesn't know why. He's so different than he was, and she can't help but wonder if she's missed her chance. One night, the tension finally gets to her and she tries to numb the pain. Set somewhere after 4x19, "47 seconds" and before 4x22, "Undead Again". - Update 10/19/14 - now a multi-chapter story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,230 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 10/26/2014 - Published: 3/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Vacation by RedGrayBall reviews
Beckett is forced to take two weeks of paid leave, and Castle invites her to the Hamptons with him. She reluctantly agrees, and starts to discover that her feelings for him are stronger than she was willing to admit.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 24,146 - Reviews: 399 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 617 - Updated: 10/23/2014 - Published: 9/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 22 by chezchuckles reviews
Win, Lose, or Die. Beckett goes down in the line of duty and Spy Castle must save her life, but he can't trust his father.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 50,068 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 10/20/2014 - Published: 9/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Place I'd Rather Be by skygirl55 reviews
When Richard Castle learns his publisher hired a writing consultant to help him complete his latest novel he's insulted-until he meets her. Dr. Kate Beckett was merely looking for a summer job between semesters, but could three weeks with the famous writer might be more than she bargained for? Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 60,737 - Reviews: 606 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 398 - Updated: 10/18/2014 - Published: 8/23/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fall From Grace by Shutterbug5269 reviews
Kate had been only partially conscious and unprepared when the first thunderous boom sounded almost right over the cabin accompanied by a flash bright light. Her whole body went rigid as the flashes and booms began to repeat over and over again, as the panic attack fully claimed her. Fix it fic for 4x01 *Spoilers for Rise*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,386 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 10/9/2014 - Published: 6/27/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Everything by simplymaterial reviews
It all started with flowers - an AU story that starts during 3x13. Castle goes to comfort Kate on a bad day, not knowing that bringing her flowers is the start to something entirely different. Some references to/lines from episodes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 50,588 - Reviews: 237 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 373 - Updated: 10/8/2014 - Published: 1/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Impossible by AddisonSp reviews
Something that was taken from Kate is suddenly restored. However, it was never in a way she imagined. Will a stunning revelation bring our duo closer together or deepen a growing divide? Season 4, AU after The Limey. A 2014 Ficathon Entry that was not completed in time.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 25 - Words: 75,019 - Reviews: 821 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 666 - Updated: 10/4/2014 - Published: 6/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Castling by muppet47 reviews
"She isn't here, Mr. Castle. Don't you want to protect her? Isn't that what all of this is about?" AU from "Always"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 53,560 - Reviews: 963 - Favs: 386 - Follows: 705 - Updated: 9/30/2014 - Published: 6/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Seeking Clarity by Trinity Everett reviews
What would've happened if Kate had called Castle before going back to work in Rise? A season 4 AU. An extremely late 2014 Summer Hiatus Ficathon entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 66,262 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 9/30/2014 - Published: 9/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Worst of Words by Kate Christie reviews
"…Give thy worst of thoughts/The worst of words." -Othello, Act 3, Scene 3. After Castle disappears, the only thing keeping Kate Beckett afloat is her conviction that Richard Castle is alive. But in order to return to work, Beckett is forced by Burke to keep a daily journal. 6x23 2014 CastleFicathon. Thanks to Angie & E for gorgeous artwork & Alex for an amazing summer of editing.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 133 - Words: 27,029 - Reviews: 4532 - Favs: 418 - Follows: 608 - Updated: 9/29/2014 - Published: 5/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Footsie by kimmiesjoy reviews
Post Cops and Robbers. The first time her foot grazes his ankle beneath the table he passes it off as accidental.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,498 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 9/29/2014 - Published: 9/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lockdown by Sheffield93 reviews
As Castle was walking out of a meeting at Black Pawn he looked up to glance at the TV showing the rolling news channel, it was then that he heard words, that no husband, wife or partner of a cop wanted to hear "Major incident declared at the twelfth precinct, known causalities with one death confirmed".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 34,364 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 9/29/2014 - Published: 4/9/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., V. Gates - Complete
The Day You Walked Away by jam821 reviews
On the verge of starting something new, Beckett accepts Castle's invitation to the Hampton's only to have Gina arrive before he can reply. The lonely summer stretches ahead but that's not the last Kate sees of Castle or his family. An AU Season Two ending and Summer 2014 Ficathon entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 16 - Words: 43,317 - Reviews: 585 - Favs: 269 - Follows: 561 - Updated: 9/28/2014 - Published: 5/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Nitrous Oxide by SabreDae reviews
For the following prompt on the castlefanficprompts Tumblr: Kate has a bad toothache, but doesn't want to go to the dentist. Castle has to practically force her. "Honestly, you're worse than Alexis," he muttered after forcing her down into a chair in the waiting area.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,513 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 147 - Updated: 9/27/2014 - Published: 9/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Gina - Complete
Close Encounters 21 by chezchuckles reviews
Casino Royale. An old threat rears its ugly head when John Black contacts Spy Beckett. To protect their family, the Spies must gamble for their lives, and hope that the house really does win.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 49,043 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 9/24/2014 - Published: 8/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What We Are Willing to Give by A Beauty to the Rhythm reviews
Our favorite writer wakes up on a boat in the middle of nowhere, dazed, confused, and ... shirtless? He's being targeted by a mysterious new enemy and it looks like his only choice is to go into hiding. Who better to accompany him than his gorgeous partner and fiancee? A post-S6 AU, with a fluffy reunion scene, some very unusual wedding vows, and heaps of suspense. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 67,744 - Reviews: 496 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 9/22/2014 - Published: 6/9/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sleepless in Manhattan by Docnerd89 reviews
S4 AU It's been a month since Kate was shot. A month since he's heard from her. A month since he's been sleepless in Manhattan.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 24,254 - Reviews: 289 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 9/21/2014 - Published: 8/10/2014 - Complete
The Bachelor by GameOn reviews
AU. Meet Richard Castle, playboy mystery writer and reality television latest star. Beckett's undercover to bust a drug ring and part of her cover involves getting very close to one of New York's most eligible bachelors. The strait-laced cop isn't charmed by his flirty banter and she won't chase after him like the female contestants on the show. She's out to cuff him, not jump him.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 39,845 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 379 - Updated: 9/19/2014 - Published: 5/28/2014 - Kate B., Rick C.
decalescent by bravevulnerability reviews
'He read that body heat helps in these situations.' Season 4 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,443 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 9/18/2014 - Published: 9/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Between the Lines by NRZWolf 13 reviews
Rick is beaten almost daily by the man supposed to be his father. Kate just wants the pain to stop. Who protects you when your own parents are the monsters? Very AU / OOC / adult themes / Caskett / very dark fic /
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 48,277 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 9/18/2014 - Published: 3/21/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Shelter Me by XX00Meg00XX reviews
While giving the eulogy at Captain Roy Montgomery's funeral, Kate Beckett's world is turned upside down when Richard Castle takes the bullet meant for her. My entry for the Summer 2014 Castle Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 91,396 - Reviews: 616 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 484 - Updated: 9/16/2014 - Published: 5/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
If You See Kate by SabreDae reviews
1998. It's just a small bookstore. She's nineteen; he's twenty nine. AU of Beckett and Castle's first meeting before Allison Tisdale's murder, though the later chapters continue on from "Flowers for Your Grave" and stay mostly AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 21 - Words: 44,996 - Reviews: 275 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 323 - Updated: 9/14/2014 - Published: 2/2/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Underneath the Wreckage by firstadream100 reviews
Just when Kate feels her life is hitting rock bottom, fate throws her right in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, on that fateful September 11, 2001. Underneath the rubble of her life, and her city, will Kate be to find hope, peace and love? AU **HIATUS**
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 48,765 - Reviews: 402 - Favs: 291 - Follows: 540 - Updated: 9/13/2014 - Published: 1/18/2012 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C.
We Could Always Just Cuddle by InkyCoffee reviews
A collection of unrelated drabbles, based around the hugs/cuddles meme on Tumblr. AMAZING cover art by dtrekker!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 35 - Words: 18,677 - Reviews: 722 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 9/13/2014 - Published: 2/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Heart of a Diamond by purplangel reviews
AU. Rick's completed the Storm series and is looking for a female muse for inspiration. He hears about the stunning, illustrious Diamond through an exclusive men's club and decides he has to meet the high-end escort for himself. He's amazed by her hidden depths and floored by the realization that he just might not be man enough to handle her. (Romance/Angst)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 61,786 - Reviews: 1011 - Favs: 246 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 9/11/2014 - Published: 4/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Bound 2 by breakingbeckett reviews
Kate Beckett, a pre-law college student and part time model is hired to start dating Rick Castle for publicity reasons. When they actually meet they hit it off immediately, and what started as a business deal for Kate quickly turns into something different for the both of them.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 51 - Words: 110,178 - Reviews: 893 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 413 - Updated: 9/3/2014 - Published: 3/7/2014 - Kate B., Rick C., Gina, Josh D.
Uvivi by seilleanmor reviews
Summer of 2010. Just a little twist on things that wouldn't quite let me go.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,958 - Reviews: 152 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 9/1/2014 - Published: 8/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Blinding Love by LadyAshh reviews
After a case goes wrong, Kate Beckett experiences an attempted rape. With the help of her friends and Castle, she works to overcome the after effects. Can Castle help her to overcome this? What does this mean for their future?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 29 - Words: 73,196 - Reviews: 281 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 336 - Updated: 8/29/2014 - Published: 12/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Flashforward by caffinate-me reviews
Flashforward/Flashback- a story in two parts. AU. There's a balance to the universe. There are certain things we aren't supposed to do, certain forces we aren't supposed to mess with, and this was one of them.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 19 - Words: 49,584 - Reviews: 683 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 339 - Updated: 8/24/2014 - Published: 9/2/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Matching Baggage by NotYetLostFaith reviews
An old cliche with a twist. Rick and Kate meet in a book store, but not in the way you'd imagine. They start to get to know one another and soon find that they both have a lot of things going on that neither expected of the other. Can they make their baggage match, or will their histories clash too much?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 25,912 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 467 - Updated: 8/21/2014 - Published: 11/4/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
Not a Bad Thing by skygirl55 reviews
Independent woman Kate Beckett struggles to find the right path for both her career and personal life, but when it comes down to it, will she be able to choose the path that's right for her, or will she let her fears get in the way? Sequel to Run. Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,640 - Reviews: 206 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 8/19/2014 - Published: 7/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What is WooHoo? by The-KLF reviews
Crack!Fic prompted by Lou: Castle discovers Kate's guilty secret - her version of the Sims, complete with their characters being together. Pre-couple.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,347 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 8/17/2014 - Published: 8/16/2014 - Rick C. - Complete
High School Love by castlet0pia reviews
What happens when the new kid comes to school and falls in love with Kate Beckett? This story is happening in present time, so you won't be confused. And yeah, the chapters are actually named after some pieces of lyrics from random but beautiful songs.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 21 - Words: 95,672 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 186 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 8/16/2014 - Published: 1/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
One Rule by breatheinthemagic reviews
Katherine Beckett was a rule breaker. Until her parents told her that she wouldn't be allowed to go to Stanford unless she swore to be responsible and follow every and any rule. So far, she's been okay. Then again, her Literature teacher, Richard Rodgers, is definitely one rule that she wouldn't mind breaking. Will not escalate to anything past T.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,174 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 8/16/2014 - Published: 8/18/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
It Was Always You by TR-Fanfic reviews
In the heat of battle they walked away. But what is meant to be, will be. And fate only waits for so long. Sequel to ColieMackenzie's "Inchoate"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,254 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 8/16/2014 - Published: 8/10/2014 - Complete
Close Encounters 20 by chezchuckles reviews
Happy and Glorious. Spy Castle and Beckett welcome their jungle parasite.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 60,386 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 8/15/2014 - Published: 7/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
ex nihilo omnia by Cora Clavia reviews
All this nothing between them has the strangest habit of recurring. Season 2, post-Boom. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,375 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 37 - Published: 8/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Sickness and During That Time of the Month by musicgirl1120 reviews
When Beckett gets the flu during her time of the month, she is in for a long few days. Or is something else going on? Regardless, Castle is there for her to lean on through it all.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,063 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 8/14/2014 - Published: 4/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cutting Room Floor by seilleanmor reviews
Missing scenes from the series as a whole. For Alexis.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,763 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 144 - Updated: 8/11/2014 - Published: 4/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Rewriting the Past by live0laugh0love0 reviews
The past doesn't always stay the past. Rick and Kate had Alexis sixteen years ago and fell apart shortly after. A love that wasn't meant to be. But now after all this time, what will come out of a surprise meeting in the precinct, and admittance to themselves that it never really was over? Set in season 1.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 24,100 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 352 - Updated: 8/11/2014 - Published: 5/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Quietly Forever by seilleanmor reviews
Season four fic, set shortly after Once Upon a Crime. A misunderstanding makes the green-eyed monster rear its ugly head.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,538 - Reviews: 354 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 364 - Updated: 8/10/2014 - Published: 3/16/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Save Me by LadyAshh reviews
Kate and Rick have never met. Five months after 19 year old Kate's mom is killed and her father turns to alcohol, she's not so sure if she wants to continue, but what will Rick Castle do when he sees her on the wrong side of the Triborough Brigde? Warning: Attempted suicide(nothing graphic)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,366 - Reviews: 167 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 8/9/2014 - Published: 4/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Enough for now by Ky03elk reviews
"I brought dinner. I didn't know what you felt like so I got sushi, I got some Italian, got some Thai, even grabbed some hot dogs." He offered proof that what he said was indeed true and her lips turned up in a smile, even though her head ducked, the loose strands of hair falling to shield her face. Alternative ending to Sucker Punch. Two Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,218 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 8/8/2014 - Published: 8/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Body change by ILoveStana1 reviews
"Haha very funny Castle. But seriously, what am I doing in your body!" "How can I know?" "I don't like to be you." "I understand that you miss your body detective, you have amazing breasts." With that he hung up. She stared at her, o wait, his phone with open mouth and wide eyes. Did he really just told her he liked her breasts? She felt a blush warming her cheeks.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 12,802 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 193 - Updated: 8/8/2014 - Published: 11/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
yesterday, again, ahead of us by tombombadillo reviews
But then it's the way her face lights up when she sees her, and, more importantly it's the shriek of "Mommy!" that has her taking a step backwards. (Time travel AU, of a sort, set after 47 seconds)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,274 - Reviews: 247 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 415 - Updated: 8/7/2014 - Published: 6/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Call me Maybe by feel-likeflying reviews
AU. 'Getting his new book signed had been on her to-do list for a long time now, but she never really got the chance. And since he was in New York again and the case she was working on didn't really have any progress, she couldn't help it but give into the opportunity.' - Castle and Beckett meet at one of his book signings. COMPLETED
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 69,383 - Reviews: 195 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 433 - Updated: 8/6/2014 - Published: 9/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lost in bright city lights by Ky03elk reviews
With no reason left to hold onto where life was taking her prior to her parents' deaths, Kate Beckett stumbles into a different world. Can she keep herself and her emotions buried deep or will everything crack open when fate throws Rick Castle her way? An AU Caskett meeting. Ficathon 2014 Entry. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 59,260 - Reviews: 1362 - Favs: 271 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 8/4/2014 - Published: 5/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Midnight Scribbles by concreteskies reviews
What if a lost notebook had brought Castle and Beckett together a long time before season 1?
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,653 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 8/4/2014 - Published: 3/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Something keeps me holding onto nothing by stanaxbanana reviews
2014 Ficathon Entry. AU from 4x01. Three months after her shooting, Beckett is back - but Castle isn't. He's had enough and isn't following her anymore - and if she wants the happy ending then she's going to need to do the chasing, even if Castle is adamant he doesn't want her to. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 51,083 - Reviews: 829 - Favs: 276 - Follows: 529 - Updated: 8/2/2014 - Published: 5/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Socially Acceptable Options by honeyandvodka reviews
Katherine Beckett had options. Lots of options. Socially acceptable options. So when her mom's murderer was caught, Kate shelved her plans of becoming a cop, intent on living as ordinary a life as possible. But is normal enough? Meeting Richard Castle might be just the thing to change everything for both of them. #CastleFicathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 59,829 - Reviews: 1127 - Favs: 246 - Follows: 385 - Updated: 7/31/2014 - Published: 5/18/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
still with hearts beating by bravevulnerability reviews
Her heart was still in jagged pieces after the summer. The sequel to 'still our hands match'. Takes place throughout season 3. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 37,697 - Reviews: 525 - Favs: 311 - Follows: 342 - Updated: 7/30/2014 - Published: 6/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Girl in the Coffee Store by HummingAtNight reviews
AU fic: After two failed marriages and none of his books getting published, Richard Castle and his daughter moved into his mother's place and work in her coffee store, Muse. As a struggling writer, Castle is determined to get published. Can one of his regular customers, homicide detective Kate Beckett, change all that with a little inspiration? (Set in 2011 - Season 3).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 27,295 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 324 - Updated: 7/29/2014 - Published: 5/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
It's Not A Date by Dmarx reviews
Because technically they've been "dating" since long before they decided to make it official. A series of one-shots of all of Castle and Beckett's non-dates.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 29,361 - Reviews: 792 - Favs: 216 - Follows: 415 - Updated: 7/29/2014 - Published: 2/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ledge of Love by livewritealways reviews
What would have happened if Castle was shot at the end of Knockout?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 18,855 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 7/29/2014 - Published: 7/9/2014 - Complete
Peripeteia by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
"Kate," the use of her first name has the detective's eyes popping open, another shuddering breath released from its hold in her throat, "I don't want to wait anymore," he whispers, delighted at the soft curl of her smile, the light blush that paints a pink glow against her skin. [47 seconds AU. Castle asks Beckett on a date after talking to Martha.]
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,934 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 7/28/2014 - Published: 7/15/2014 - Complete
The Tortoise and the Hare by drdit92 reviews
Post Watershed. Kate has accepted both the proposal and the job. As she begins training while Rick is off on a long book tour she becomes quite ill. Will Rick be at her side in time?
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 109,369 - Reviews: 886 - Favs: 302 - Follows: 697 - Updated: 7/26/2014 - Published: 9/9/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Perennial by Anonymous033 reviews
"Well, Katherine, you're looking at the newly minted Richard Castle." / AU; a story where Rick and Kate meet in college and go on the journey of their lives. High T for the mention of adult topics; multi-chapter. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 33,044 - Reviews: 249 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 7/26/2014 - Published: 4/28/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Martha R., Jim B. - Complete
Before He Leaves by supermandy77 reviews
"He mentions it almost every day now, the fact that he's leaving for a month...The feelings of desperation start to flare when she realizes they've started what will be their final case before he leaves on his book tour." Late season 4, but pre-47 Seconds.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,061 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 353 - Updated: 7/24/2014 - Published: 6/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Jane Doe by seilleanmor reviews
When Kate gets into a car accident, the outcome of her injury is retrograde amnesia – she doesn't remember her life after 2008. Rick, as a result, is left to deal with the consequences of his wife's memory loss while she comes to terms with their life together. Based on a gifset by veraflynns on tumblr. 2014 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 81,039 - Reviews: 1427 - Favs: 624 - Follows: 793 - Updated: 7/23/2014 - Published: 5/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 19 by chezchuckles reviews
Thunderball. Now that they have a name, Spy Castle and Beckett work to clean up their department while keeping certain secrets.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 58,995 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 7/18/2014 - Published: 6/16/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Maybe Tomorrow by Katebecks41319 reviews
Kate drowns her sorrows in alcohol, and ends up calling Castle over. Angsty till around chapter six, then it's just fun. Chapter 5 and on rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 38,397 - Reviews: 285 - Favs: 273 - Follows: 464 - Updated: 7/17/2014 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Last Night On Earth by WriterLeigh reviews
When life as they've come to know it is suddenly changed forever, Kate feels like a fool for ever believing they could make it. Had Castle known back then the repercussions his actions would have, he wonders if he'd have thought twice about it. Entry for the Hiatus Ficathon 2014. Completely AU from 47 Seconds. Rating may change.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,199 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 7/17/2014 - Published: 5/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Out of the Silence by SineTimore reviews
Castle and Beckett find themselves in a dark place, but they soon discover it's always darkest before the dawn. A 2014 Castle Ficathon entry based upon the following season 4 prompt (it's a small plot point that I'm running away with): "What if Castle didn't bring Jacinda to the crime scene in The Limey?"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 60,335 - Reviews: 385 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 459 - Updated: 7/14/2014 - Published: 5/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
can't start a fire without a spark by liviafan1 reviews
If she were with him, he'd tell her everyday. Slide his mouth across her cheek in a soft smile, tug gently on her ear with his teeth as he murmurs it into the shell of her ear - everything she does to him. Everything she makes him feel. Season Two AU that follows 2x23, "Overkill."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,497 - Reviews: 414 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 476 - Updated: 7/10/2014 - Published: 5/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
The Nanny by Cassie Bones reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 105 - Words: 158,679 - Reviews: 2851 - Favs: 1,011 - Follows: 1,362 - Updated: 7/10/2014 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
For Lovers Only by KB-RC23 reviews
Takes place three years after early-season 5. Castle & Beckett haven't seen one another during that time, each going their separate ways. They both travel to Paris, neither knowing the other is there, & when their paths collide, desire & passion take over as they gain back those missed years & rediscover one another. . .Rated M. *Updated 07/07/2014* Final chapter is now up!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 47,395 - Reviews: 596 - Favs: 283 - Follows: 565 - Updated: 7/9/2014 - Published: 6/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Run by skygirl55 reviews
Wrongly accused of two murders he didn't commit, Richard Castle escapes police custody in hopes of proving his own innocence. FBI Agent Kate Beckett is on the team assigned to bring him in, but as the bizarre evidence stacks up, she begins to question his guilt-particularly after meeting him face-to-face. AU. 2014 Ficathon Entry
Castle - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 62,996 - Reviews: 427 - Favs: 240 - Follows: 263 - Updated: 7/5/2014 - Published: 5/17/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Found by lnmac13 reviews
Post-ep for Cops and Robbers. What would have happened if Kate had faced the truth after the fiasco at the bank?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 12 - Words: 24,086 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 360 - Updated: 7/2/2014 - Published: 12/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Help by Sheffield93 reviews
Her body lies on her kitchen floor motionless then he sees the tears run down her face and the fear in her eyes. She must know that it is PTSD, all he knows is that she needs help and someone to be there for her. Set S4
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,977 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 7/2/2014 - Published: 5/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Moment in Time by CheerfulChemist reviews
A collection of stories changing something, to change the direction or portrayal of an episode. These are mostly unrelated and are out of order. They don't essentially change canon. Chapters stand alone and feature many different forms and writing styles As usual, I own nothing, but Castle lives in my dreams. Follow me on twitter @CheerfulChemist
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 130 - Words: 164,561 - Reviews: 969 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 7/1/2014 - Published: 2/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
promises in pencil by closingdoors reviews
Sequel to 'heart so helpless'. Castle and Beckett's struggles to overcome their past, the murders, and the mess they left behind. Cover art by half0utloud. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 52,078 - Reviews: 428 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 305 - Updated: 6/24/2014 - Published: 8/8/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 18 by chezchuckles reviews
License to Kill. After receiving immunity, Beckett and Spy Castle head overseas to Cyprus for a second honeymoon in the hopes of regaining their equilibrium. But of course, nothing is that easy.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 47,198 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 6/14/2014 - Published: 5/20/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Abuelo by Capelthwaite reviews
Kate Beckett hates hospitals. She hates the white linoleum tiles and how she can't help but wonder how often they are stained red. She hates how the walls all look the same, that no one could paint on even an ounce of joy. But what she hates most now is that her grandfather is there and she has no idea why. Post-Undead Again.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,782 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 6/12/2014 - Published: 10/31/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Drunken Mishaps by JaiSpade reviews
AU Season 3; Post 'Poof, You're Dead.' Castle's feeling down.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,625 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 25 - Published: 6/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Murder at The Gilded Stallion by deutschkatze2006 reviews
When Castle gets recruited to go undercover at a strip club, will Beckett be able to resist him?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 16 - Words: 25,978 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 395 - Updated: 6/10/2014 - Published: 12/22/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Call Me Maybe by mamoo999 reviews
Set late season three. Castle is off on a book tour. Kate is left behind. They connect with a series of phone calls.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 62,034 - Reviews: 245 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 6/10/2014 - Published: 3/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Manhattan by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
A new city, a new job, and four years of distance can't change the fact that Manhattan is home - where her heart is. (AU from 3X01. Beckett accepts her D.C. job offer while Castle spends the summer in the Hamptons with Gina.)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,546 - Reviews: 297 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 397 - Updated: 6/3/2014 - Published: 1/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Tree of Hearts by LadyAshh reviews
"They stood beneath the tree of hearts and they watched their feelings grow and they swore they'd never be apart, true love left it's mark" - Rick & Kate meet when they are 9/8 and eventually a relationship forms.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,140 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 6/2/2014 - Published: 5/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Come Back To Me by Shutterbug5269 reviews
What if Rick had had a different reaction to Kate's secret being revealed in the interrogation room? VERY AU after 47 Seconds. Based on a prompt from Louise McDoogle. Her words used with permission. Now with new Cover art by Detective Angie
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,644 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 5/29/2014 - Published: 4/18/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Awareness by gostopow reviews
AU: Take on the events at the ending of Overkill. Castle comes to realize his feeling for Beckett after witnessing her kiss Demming. Will it bring them together or end their partnership.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,686 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 245 - Updated: 5/29/2014 - Published: 5/6/2014 - Rick C., T. Demming, Kate B. - Complete
Sleeping with the Fishes by CharacterDriven reviews
Based on a prompt, "Sleep with whoever you want. The more the merrier!" Kate's line in Pandora: she's still with Josh, but jealous of Castle's ex-muse. He's already helped her escape a watery death at the bottom of the Hudson. Well-played, Kate! Characters & basic scenario belong to AW Marlowe & ABC. So does my gratitude. Thanks to Lou for the invaluable advice!
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,454 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 30 - Published: 5/27/2014 - Kate B., Rick C.
Soulmates by stanaxbanana reviews
Very AU. "Where would you like it?" The first words Richard Castle said to Kate Beckett - and also the words that she'd woken up with tattooed on her body on her 18th birthday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,016 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 5/24/2014 - Published: 5/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It Takes Two by lostinthewords reviews
Rick Castle takes little Alexis to the same baseball game that newly made lead homicide detective Kate Beckett is at with her father. After a little problem in the girl's bathroom, their paths cross and leads to new adventures for the writer and detective. As they get closer together, secrets come to light. AU. Very AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 57,315 - Reviews: 403 - Favs: 401 - Follows: 664 - Updated: 5/23/2014 - Published: 12/29/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Saying Goodbye by LindaInDC reviews
Summary: An alternate storyline path beginning in at that moment where Kate confesses more than she meant to in the Interrogation room, and the aftermath that it rains down on Rick. Not much in the lines of case work on this story, it is more about what happens when a person thinks everything they feel for another is invalidated.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 39,216 - Reviews: 318 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 5/22/2014 - Published: 4/7/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Say Something by ignitesyourbones reviews
AU 47 Seconds. He swallows down the thickness in his throat, turning to leave, only to find her standing in the doorway, her shoulders sagging, a hand covering her mouth.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,034 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 5/21/2014 - Published: 4/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 17 by chezchuckles reviews
On the Secret Service. After Kate Beckett's encounter with Senator Bracken, she and Castle must face the fallout.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 53,277 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 5/18/2014 - Published: 4/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Eye of the Beholder by Ilovetoread09 reviews
She was naïve to believe that their relationship would be easy. She was different, and that was the problem. AU thank you to dtrekker for the lovely cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 38 - Words: 78,714 - Reviews: 442 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 438 - Updated: 5/17/2014 - Published: 10/25/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
The difference a day makes by honeyandvodka reviews
There was a beat in which the homicide floor was pitch black. Before their eyes could adjust, the emergency lights flickered on … "Why, Detective Beckett," Castle drew out, and she pressed her cell against her ear. "You had me at blackout." - An early season three fic. Can a single day make a difference and force Castle and Beckett to deal with their feelings for each other?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 16,517 - Reviews: 431 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 327 - Updated: 5/16/2014 - Published: 4/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
stendhal by ninabambina reviews
"See you in the fall." The last words he told her. In an attempt to heal his heart, Castle ends up causing more damage. Alternate timeline AU. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,040 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/15/2014 - Rick C. - Complete
A one time thing by Ky03elk reviews
If it only takes a moment for your life to change forever, can a 'one time thing' right the wrong? An AU Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,307 - Reviews: 1388 - Favs: 491 - Follows: 509 - Updated: 5/15/2014 - Published: 4/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ask Me How I Love You by alwaysbringback-up reviews
Kate once told him that she would break him out of prison, but never did Castle think that she actually meant it. A play on the episode Anatomy of a Murder. Caskett pairing. Oh hiatus, but will update soon!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 66,772 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 255 - Updated: 5/12/2014 - Published: 10/28/2010 - [Rick C., Kate B.] J. Shaw
Closer To Free by nikoli1 reviews
AU Story: When a night out with her friends leads Kate to a night she will never forget. What a poetry reading might have been like for Kate instead of going to her senior prom. From a prompt from Purplangel. This story will transition from a T-rating to a M-rating.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Poetry - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,095 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 5/11/2014 - Published: 4/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Confined Innocence by Ilovetoread09 reviews
A tiger isn't what Castle and Beckett find behind the wall. "Cuffed" AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,569 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 18 - Published: 5/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
Damaged by castleshowfanatic reviews
Kate Beckett is a Junior in High School and she's still trying to get over what happened last year. No guy could fall in love with a girl like Kate. Shes damaged, stubborn and has open wounds right now. But what happens when new guy Rick, Finds him self falling in love with the one and only, Kate Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 8 - Words: 25,127 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 5/6/2014 - Published: 10/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Broken Summer by InkyCoffee reviews
"There would be no unexpected sound of her key in the lock. No sound of stilettos across the floorboards. No laughing greeting or warm embrace or welcoming kiss. Not any more." -My entry for the 2013 Castle Hiatus Ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 65,301 - Reviews: 590 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 5/5/2014 - Published: 5/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Kiss Me Again by starsatourfeet reviews
All she wants is one more kiss.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,412 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 4/28/2014 - Published: 4/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two Coffees by honeyandvodka reviews
Castle and Beckett never met five years ago. Beckett's Mom's case remains unsolved, and Castle has no muse. What happens when their paths cross? An AU Target/Hunt meeting.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 64,448 - Reviews: 1424 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 586 - Updated: 4/27/2014 - Published: 1/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
50 Ways to A First Kiss by ColieMacKenzie reviews
A collection of Castle and Beckett first kisses! Number Eighteen: "Dare You To Move."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 25,059 - Reviews: 817 - Favs: 395 - Follows: 618 - Updated: 4/27/2014 - Published: 1/8/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Extraordinary by kimmiesjoy reviews
They turn in opposite directions and his skin is on fire, hot annoyance like acid through his veins and - it stuns him - he's hurt. Set S2 during When The Bough Breaks. M for language and content. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 31,964 - Reviews: 1288 - Favs: 380 - Follows: 467 - Updated: 4/27/2014 - Published: 12/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Storm Clouds by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
She knew he could kill a person 10 different ways in his novels, she never thought Richard Castle could do it in real life. Can Beckett deal with the fact that her favorite author may really be a murderer and another young girl will have to live her life without a mother? AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,834 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 4/23/2014 - Published: 2/7/2014 - Kate B., Rick C., Alexis C.
Seeing Double by spaceman-earthgirl reviews
During a case, Castle and Beckett somehow travel into the future and end up meeting their future selves. How will this change their relationship once Beckett sees what her future could be like? AU. Includes season 1 and season 6 Castle and Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 19,464 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 279 - Updated: 4/22/2014 - Published: 3/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 16 by chezchuckles reviews
Skyfall: Spy Castle and Beckett return home from the Congo to rest and take up the case against Senator Bracken once more.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,457 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 4/21/2014 - Published: 3/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Inside Out by J.D. Castle reviews
Well, I started this bit post CountDown, but really it spoils Lucky Stiff. It's my first Castle fanfic. What got me thinking about it was Beckett. Beckett seems quite good at playing a bad girl...a series of loosely connected one-shots... Definitely M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 34,518 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 240 - Follows: 358 - Updated: 4/20/2014 - Published: 6/13/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Partners in Everything by skygirl55 reviews
Season 3 AU. Post-"Countdown" - What if Castle had been able to say the things he'd always wanted to?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,273 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 4/20/2014 - Published: 4/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
the phoenix and the otter by Cora Clavia reviews
Post-ep for Boom. Life at Chez Castle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 5,126 - Reviews: 301 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 365 - Updated: 4/17/2014 - Published: 9/30/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Signs of Life by bravevulnerability reviews
They meet again in the hospital. AU. Cover art by half0utloud.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 48,644 - Reviews: 643 - Favs: 509 - Follows: 573 - Updated: 4/16/2014 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Resolve by AngelTrisha9 reviews
Kate made a choice, what if she stayed the course? Post A Deadly game, seriously starts after the elevator door closes
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 25,557 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 4/5/2014 - Published: 6/15/2010 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Good by dJhonnie reviews
AU: The Tisdale case didn't happen. Former bestselling author, Richard Castle, meets Detective Kate Beckett in a bar, but Beckett is on a case. Rick Castle may just make it back on the NY Times bestseller list after this.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,588 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 56 - Published: 4/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Jealousy will drive you mad by EllaNight reviews
CH5: She wasn't jealous. Yet the empty feeling deep in her stomach, her lack of appetite, the prickly sensation that was steadily building behind her nose and the sting of her eyes as unshed tear s threatened to be spilled begged to differ. Nikki Heat (3x11). A series of one-shots where Rick or Kate is jealous of the others' momentary interest. All roads lead to Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,967 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 125 - Updated: 3/31/2014 - Published: 10/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Novel Starts by elizabeth.dante reviews
AU: Professor Alexander Rodgers was never one for the lime light. Though he moonlights as famed novelist, Richard Castle, his true pride lies in his work teaching at NYU. All this comes to a standstill however when he finds his worlds colliding, with his alter ego called out as a person of interest in a murder investigation.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 55,184 - Reviews: 429 - Favs: 324 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 3/27/2014 - Published: 6/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coming Home by 12thPrecinctCoffee reviews
Alexis didn't survive 'Hunt' and Castle never returned to New York. 5 years later he is back.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,182 - Reviews: 402 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 612 - Updated: 3/27/2014 - Published: 3/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 15 by chezchuckles reviews
Never Say Never Again. Castle flies Beckett to the heart of the Congo to track down his father and hopefully acquire the missing elements of the regimen.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 47,817 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 3/26/2014 - Published: 3/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
kairos by ColieMacKenzie reviews
kairos (ancient Greek) - (n) the perfect, delicate, crucial moment; the fleeting rightness of time and place that creates the opportune atmosphere for action, words, or movement; the time of possibility. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 12,396 - Reviews: 832 - Favs: 421 - Follows: 329 - Updated: 3/25/2014 - Published: 11/26/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Magic by Ky03elk reviews
Taking the flowers from Beckett's hand, Castle grins. It's amazingly sweet to have someone taking the time and effort to make him smile, to have someone trying to improve his day, and these flowers have just become sacred. Poof! You're Dead (S3) post episode story, becomes AU. How a simple gift turns into something so much more. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,650 - Reviews: 547 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 404 - Updated: 3/20/2014 - Published: 2/20/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lifeboats by seilleanmor reviews
When you get those rare moments of clarity, those flashes when the universe makes sense, you try desperately to hold on to them. They are the lifeboats for the darker times. A season 4 AU based on the fanvideo by OhChizzz.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 46,028 - Reviews: 363 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 3/4/2014 - Published: 2/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Life Itself by LostExploring reviews
What if Castle met Kate instead of Meredith. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 11,659 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 423 - Updated: 3/1/2014 - Published: 7/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 14 by chezchuckles reviews
A View To A Kill. Castle chases Beckett to Tunisia where she's being held by Black.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 57,895 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 2/28/2014 - Published: 2/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Resurgence by Garrae reviews
Dying had been all too easy. It's coming back to life that's hard. AU, starting immediately after the shot in 3.24, Knockout. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 77 - Words: 242,735 - Reviews: 1807 - Favs: 295 - Follows: 390 - Updated: 2/24/2014 - Published: 10/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Three Years Later by KroganVanguard reviews
How many chances will the universe give you to be with the love of your life? And how will you keep screwing them up? Caskett angsty AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 17,750 - Reviews: 238 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 318 - Updated: 2/19/2014 - Published: 9/4/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Last Name by VivoRisataAmore reviews
In the quiet room there was no one awake to hear her almost inaudible whisper of 'I love you too.' When Detective Beckett wakes from her surgery with a rather puzzling case of amnesia she is left wondering about many things, especially her last name. Set at the end of season three.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 27 - Words: 63,232 - Reviews: 328 - Favs: 229 - Follows: 544 - Updated: 2/18/2014 - Published: 8/6/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Breakthrough by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-Ep for 4x10: 'Cuffed'. 'Her body is buzzing with energy, pure adrenalin still racing through her veins, when Castle dumps her own handcuffs into the box of belongings she's currently holding, giving her a loaded look that she's too keyed up to decipher when she slowly drags her eyes up to meet his.'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 34,015 - Reviews: 771 - Favs: 336 - Follows: 437 - Updated: 2/18/2014 - Published: 1/29/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Head over Heels by mamoo999 reviews
Ep 4:21 Headhunters Kate takes on Slaughter in high heels, She is going to get her partner back. He's pulled away, it's time to fix things.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 36,556 - Reviews: 165 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 238 - Updated: 2/9/2014 - Published: 1/9/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wanting You by CaskettMyHeart reviews
"Kate woke up. She turned around to 'his' part of the bed. Only… it wasn't his part of the bed anymore. She had broken up with him, and now she realized she wasn't even sad about it." Because she broke up with him over Rick. And now, after 3 months she was ready for wanting him. AU from the season 3 finally...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 18,095 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 193 - Updated: 2/9/2014 - Published: 9/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Righting the Applecart by Lydian Stone reviews
In Beckett's 'Hierarchy of Needs' after coffee, food and shelter came justice then security. Fashionable boots definitely had a tier but falling head over heels in love did not. She wanted a relationship she could contain. Post-ep for Food to Die For. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 70,356 - Reviews: 926 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 432 - Updated: 2/6/2014 - Published: 3/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
random happenstances by tombombadillo reviews
Six and a half years ago, Kate Beckett had a one night stand. Nine months later, she gave birth to a daughter. Five and three quarter years after that, Harriet Johanna Beckett be-friends Alexis Castle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 62,732 - Reviews: 420 - Favs: 362 - Follows: 671 - Updated: 2/5/2014 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Night to Forget by LorelaiGilmore82 reviews
Young Kate Beckett had looked for a night to forget only to find it turned into one she would remember for the rest of her life. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 67 - Words: 183,320 - Reviews: 2922 - Favs: 1,301 - Follows: 1,445 - Updated: 2/2/2014 - Published: 4/6/2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Martha R., Alexis C. - Complete
Close Encounters 13 by chezchuckles reviews
CE 13: Quantum of Solace. In the aftermath of Spy Castle's super bug, Beckett goes on a hunt for the regimen. Meanwhile, Castle furthers his investigation into Bracken.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,645 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 1/30/2014 - Published: 1/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beckett by zashaxander reviews
He's armed, she's dangerous!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,816 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 1/28/2014 - Published: 12/28/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
In Some Corner by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-47 Seconds. 'Kate stands several feet away from Castle's spot at the far end of the bar, hands jammed into her pants pockets, fists curled up tight with her short nails digging half-moons into her palms while the writer studiously tries to ignore her. "You're angry." "You think?" His voice is harsh, dripping sarcasm.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 74,569 - Reviews: 1574 - Favs: 742 - Follows: 780 - Updated: 1/28/2014 - Published: 12/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Another Life by BerkieLynn reviews
Series of one-shots set in an alt-season 3 with the not-so-significant others removed from the picture. How might things have played out differently? Entry in the Castle Hiatus Ficathon 2013. Cover art by dtrekker.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 46,470 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 337 - Updated: 1/24/2014 - Published: 5/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Torn Apart by caskettshipper3 reviews
AU: Rick and Kate have been best friends since they were little. Their parents: not so much. When their feelings for each other change, will their parents pull them apart? How far will they go to be together? NOW COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 11,432 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 1/24/2014 - Published: 12/12/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Martha R., Johanna B. - Complete
At home here by Ky03elk reviews
Based in a world where there was no Caskett doorway scene at the end of Always. Instead, that night ended with friendship and John Woo movies. Would Meredith's visit during Alexis' illness push Castle and Beckett together or break them apart for good? Winter Ficathon 13/14. Prompt one.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,193 - Reviews: 482 - Favs: 234 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 1/24/2014 - Published: 12/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Starlight by honeyandvodka reviews
An AU summer fic, set between seasons two and three. The Hamptons trip doesn't work out, and Castle comes back to the city in time to score himself an invitation to Beckett's camping trip. Entry for the Winter Ficathon 13/14.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,093 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 378 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 1/23/2014 - Published: 12/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hidden by vanrigsby reviews
What's Beckett got hiding under that black coat of hers? AU ending to 2x06, spoilers for that episode.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,558 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 1/22/2014 - Published: 6/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Unpeeling the Onions by Shena1 reviews
A series of one-shots that explore items - or certain personality quirks - belonging to Castle or Beckett that might help to unpeel layers from either the "Beckett Onion" or the "Castle Onion" during S6. Covering the emotional gamut with this one - some chapters romantic, others funny, some highlighting the sexual tease and banter, and some emotionally cathartic. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 22,968 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 1/16/2014 - Published: 9/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wild Safari by Knopp reviews
This Story is AU. - Life never goes as planned. Kate learned that lesson when she was 19. But even during the worst times there is a possibility for joy, when Castle stumbles into her life in a quite unusual way...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,847 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 29 - Published: 1/9/2014
A Night to Remember by OnceUponACaskett reviews
Definitely AU. Kate attends a ball where she meets Rick, not realizing he's the Prince. This started out as just some one-shot I was doing, but it turned into a multi-chapter story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 26,303 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 230 - Updated: 1/7/2014 - Published: 10/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Kate Beckett - Detective turned Agent by KrissaBelle7 reviews
Three years have gone by since Detective Beckett accepted Agent Stack's offer and left for DC, severing all contact with New York. Everyone has moved on with their lives, but what happens when an old enemy targets one of their own? Entry for 2013 Castle Ficathon. Amazing cover art by Angie(Dtrekker)! Now COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Mystery - Chapters: 18 - Words: 41,313 - Reviews: 432 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 253 - Updated: 1/3/2014 - Published: 7/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Still Here by Lord of Kavaka reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 40 - Words: 179,685 - Reviews: 366 - Favs: 388 - Follows: 487 - Updated: 1/2/2014 - Published: 6/8/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Seduction by ColieMacKenzie reviews
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-
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,916 - Reviews: 704 - Favs: 697 - Follows: 726 - Updated: 12/31/2013 - Published: 5/22/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Layers of the Onion by NevynR reviews
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!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,658 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 310 - Follows: 479 - Updated: 12/11/2013 - Published: 6/18/2011 - Rick C., Kate B.
April by castlet0pia reviews
AU* When a young and handsome journalist Richard Rodgers takes a month to travel by train across Europe, he expects to get his first book done. Instead, he meets Kate Beckett; a book of her own. What will the sunny month in Europe bring to two strangers meeting on a train? Friendship, lust, love and life all combined into one month of adventures and a chance to change their lives.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,403 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 12/10/2013 - Published: 1/29/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 12 by chezchuckles reviews
CE 12: Dr. No. Spy Castle and Beckett begin to build their case against Senator Bracken but are forced to confront old wounds instead.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 66,327 - Reviews: 389 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 11/27/2013 - Published: 10/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Whisper of a heart by Trinxy reviews
The bank explodes and so do the emotions inside Beckett. She enters the building with only one thing in her mind - Castle. She finds him alive. Will she be able to hold back her emotions? Slightly AU take on Cops & Robbers - Note the rating change. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,146 - Reviews: 329 - Favs: 190 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 11/22/2013 - Published: 11/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Falling To Pieces by CaskettMyHeart reviews
"She fights him, she does. But she's just not strong enough. After that fight with him, her former partner, she's just hunting the dragon, with no reason to live. Without Castle she can't win. Now she hangs there by her two hands and feels her life slip away." AU from the rooftop fight in 'Always'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 16,669 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 147 - Updated: 11/14/2013 - Published: 1/17/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beaten Past by Liv it up 124 reviews
Not many days does Kate Beckett wake up to her own screams- but when she does there is a reason. Haunted by a figure from her past, will she find a way to survive or will she sink further into the hole she dug all those years ago? Sometimes your past is the hardest thing to let go of...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,471 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 11/13/2013 - Published: 9/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Solid Ground by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle and Beckett finally get to have that trip to Bora-Bora. But not all goes as planned. Instead of sipping mojitos in paradise, they find themselves stranded on an isolated island. Cover Art made from collaboration with @dtrekker. 2013 Castle Ficathon Entry. Rated M for safety, though the bulk of the story is T-rated. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 33 - Words: 130,919 - Reviews: 763 - Favs: 334 - Follows: 404 - Updated: 11/10/2013 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lady Beckett by zashaxander reviews
Sir Richard Castle, a wealthy & successful writer in 19th Century England, does everything to please his wonderful daughter Alexis. So when she wants to go to London to meet the infamous crimestopper Lady Beckett, his love, combined with his writer's curiosity, make him powerless to refuse. But who, really, is this Lady Beckett that the Castles are so desperate to meet? *COMPLETE*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 37 - Words: 83,116 - Reviews: 432 - Favs: 192 - Follows: 225 - Updated: 11/6/2013 - Published: 3/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Falling is like this by honeyandvodka reviews
An AU multi-chapter that picks up where A Death in the Family left off… Castle keeps investigating on his own.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 27,223 - Reviews: 306 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 11/5/2013 - Published: 8/31/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sick Day by Jerseycaramel reviews
Castle is sick and Beckett breaks into his apartment looking for him. What will arise as she starts caring for the man who annoys her so? Set in Season 4. Fluff and smut with some character development. Now AU because of the finale. Finally Completed :
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 26 - Words: 53,504 - Reviews: 503 - Favs: 712 - Follows: 614 - Updated: 11/4/2013 - Published: 12/14/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
House of Cards by Ce'Nelenia reviews
AU, with echoes of canon. Rick Castle's world is falling apart around his ears. This is his journey of hope, healing, and new life, as he - and others - learn how to make their lives more than a House of Cards…
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 28,086 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 11/1/2013 - Published: 7/20/2012 - [Rick C., Kate B.]
Love Did Not Wait For Kate Beckett by gleekymcgrey reviews
"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]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 57,564 - Reviews: 659 - Favs: 221 - Follows: 522 - Updated: 10/30/2013 - Published: 5/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Operation Kidnap Cunningham by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
When Castle is kidnapped from the Hamptons his captors don't want money, his autograph or even his Facebook password No. They want something so ridiculously convoluted. They want Castle to... TALK! Set end of season 2
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,595 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 10/28/2013 - Published: 10/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 11 by chezchuckles reviews
For Your Eyes Only. Spy Castle and Beckett return to New York.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 67,179 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 10/21/2013 - Published: 9/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Broken by meggh11 reviews
AU: Castle and Beckett meet, but in an unusual way - one of which neither of them want.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 20,534 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 207 - Updated: 10/16/2013 - Published: 2/19/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
An Unconventional Proposal by BareWriter reviews
"What was his problem? Did he have no sense of justice or morals whatsoever? He just let a killer free and all he could think about was boobs." An AU Castle/Beckett story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 23 - Words: 92,251 - Reviews: 976 - Favs: 520 - Follows: 920 - Updated: 10/15/2013 - Published: 6/14/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Perchance to dream by Garrae reviews
"She's falling down the rabbit hole of her obsession, but completely unable to stop." Her mother's case haunts Beckett's sleep and the only thing stopping her nightmares is being with Castle. Season Two, post the almost kiss in Vampire Weekend. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 111,984 - Reviews: 442 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 194 - Updated: 10/15/2013 - Published: 8/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Hamptons by jabamiah reviews
To celebrate Rick's birthday, Kate, Lanie, Ryan, Jenny and Esposito are invited to spend the weekend at Castle's manor, in the Hamptons. They were supposed to have fun and relax far from Manhattan, but sometimes, nothing happens as expected. One weekend. And everything changes. Middle of season 4. Caskett, Esplanie, all the cast.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 84,183 - Reviews: 300 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 238 - Updated: 10/11/2013 - Published: 12/6/2012 - Complete
At the End of the Tunnel by Trapped in a MatchBox reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 50,268 - Reviews: 780 - Favs: 410 - Follows: 775 - Updated: 10/10/2013 - Published: 1/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
For The Love Of Books by NotYetLostFaith reviews
To the girl at the table near the back of the library...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 55,802 - Reviews: 619 - Favs: 395 - Follows: 558 - Updated: 10/6/2013 - Published: 3/31/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castle The Bucket List by jaytoyz reviews
Kate said she needed her space and after six months, Rick decides to find something...he just isn't sure what it is. This story is obviously AU, picking up after the hospital visit that began season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,778 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 10/6/2013 - Published: 12/19/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lean Wide Out the Window by chezchuckles reviews
A pre-"Lives of Others" fic dealing with the immediate aftermath of the snowboarding accident that broke Castle's knee. From a prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,832 - Reviews: 367 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 254 - Updated: 10/5/2013 - Published: 9/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bitter Arguments by Tempee08 reviews
A spin on what happened after Castle and Beckett's serious arguments in Knockout. Rated M for a reason, not yet completed.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 41,514 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 10/2/2013 - Published: 9/5/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Damaged Goods by eudaemania reviews
Because it's not like her life was perfect before her mom was murdered, and it's not like that doesn't affect her anymore. - might be triggering.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 43,992 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 156 - Updated: 9/30/2013 - Published: 1/7/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
I Put A Spell On You by Johnny Devlyn reviews
This is just a bit of vaguely supernatural fluff that I figured I'd post. There's a love spell involved. It was mostly just a contrived excuse to get Kate and Castle together, just for fun. Set mid-season three, I think... It was a while ago I started this... FINALLY FINISHED! (If you don't believe in even the possibility of magic, you'll never ever find it.) ;-)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 16,540 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 9/26/2013 - Published: 5/30/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lost and Found by scripting life reviews
A four-year-old, a mall, and finding something you didn't even know you'd lost. Sometimes all it takes is a chance encounter for everything to fall into place. AU with echoes of canon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 82,514 - Reviews: 590 - Favs: 455 - Follows: 934 - Updated: 9/14/2013 - Published: 5/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Expectations by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Seriously, this just isn't fair. She so rarely has a day off in the middle of the week, and instead of spending it lounging in bed with her, all her delicious nakedness aligned with his, he has to sit through Black Pawn meetings. Happy Birthday, AC!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,419 - Reviews: 635 - Favs: 446 - Follows: 722 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 5/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Family Healing by Random-1985 reviews
AU It started with a visit to her father in the rehab facility. Kate never expected it to lead to time away with Richard Castle and his family in the Hamptons.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 63 - Words: 215,484 - Reviews: 741 - Favs: 420 - Follows: 571 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 5/4/2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Alexis C., Jim B. - Complete
All good things by kimmiesjoy reviews
Post Cops and Robbers. Maybe it was his Mother sitting next to him on the cold Bank floor, it could be the knowledge that his daughter was waiting outside the entire time. Somehow he thinks it's more to do with the woman curled up on his couch like she belongs there...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 31,242 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 309 - Follows: 513 - Updated: 9/4/2013 - Published: 6/9/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 10 by chezchuckles reviews
The Living Daylights. Spy Castle and Beckett make the long trek out of Russia towards home.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 49,333 - Reviews: 452 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 9/2/2013 - Published: 8/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
12 Years by JessieWills reviews
Richard Castle is a writer following Detectives Esposito and Ryan when they are thrown back into a cold case when Kate Beckett wakes up. Rick soon learns that she was present when her mother was murdered and could help them solve the case. But will a relationship grow out of the destruction and how will Kate cope when she learns the truth?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 33,873 - Reviews: 196 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 192 - Updated: 9/2/2013 - Published: 4/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Cherries by EllaNight reviews
Esposito and Ryan don't come into the room when Castle tells Kate she smells like cherries. A series of events follow. Does the nature of their relationship change? Takes place during Vampire Weekend (2x06). Be aware, this is a fluff piece. I'd agree we need it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,646 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 8/21/2013 - Published: 5/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
not yet what we shall be by airbefore reviews
It floats across her mind, her history. Her past. The reasons why she is what she is and why she can no longer be who she was. Why Kate Beckett disappeared and Lone Vengeance was born. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 40,993 - Reviews: 618 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 8/20/2013 - Published: 2/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Scribbles and Whiskers by Trinxy reviews
What happens when it gets boring when our Detective and Writer are stuck in the Elevator? From "Undead Again". Alternative ending for Season 4. Now updated with Epilogue number two - celebrating the year passing of this fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 29,124 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 8/18/2013 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The One That Got Away by crossroadswrite reviews
What if Kate and Rick had met one summer after she finished highschool? (now with an alternative epilogue for the ones that didn't like the first one)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 31,337 - Reviews: 169 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 8/15/2013 - Published: 1/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Dream Whose Sleep by Cartographical reviews
The last time Castle regained consciousness, he was just grateful to be alive. Now, that other world dances technicolor at the edges of his dark reality.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 56,727 - Reviews: 744 - Favs: 258 - Follows: 404 - Updated: 8/11/2013 - Published: 4/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Let Me In by firstadream reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 54,618 - Reviews: 384 - Favs: 437 - Follows: 906 - Updated: 8/6/2013 - Published: 4/18/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
The Return of Rick Castle! by Lucendar reviews
Post-Ep Countdown Season 3 and AU from there...What if Castle did not wait like a monk for Beckett?..Heartbroken, Castle decides to let Kate fully pursue a relationship with Josh, while he steps aside and resumes his playboy ways, trying to forget her. Can he still work side by side with her and how will their story turn out? Disclaimer: Do not own Castle or its properties!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 43,343 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 8/4/2013 - Published: 1/30/2013 - Rick C.
Close Encounters 9 by chezchuckles reviews
Tomorrow Never Dies. After the events of CE8, Spy Castle recovers from the mortar shell and tries to go after Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,672 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 7/26/2013 - Published: 7/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Torture of Sorts by brooke.emily41319 reviews
Based on the episode 'Cops and Robbers' 4x07, but with an unsuspected twist! Caskett. Rated T, but possible some more mature content in following chapters! Read and Review!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,851 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 7/25/2013 - Published: 6/30/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
No More Hiding by The Keddster reviews
No more hiding in relationships with men she doesn't love, no more hiding from the truth, no more hiding from her feelings. This is a journey through unseen and AU events in S3 and early S4, including the beginning and end of Beckett and Josh, and the aftermath of her shooting. I didn't like Josh either so don't be put off; all roads eventually lead to Caskett. T rated epilogue up.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 12 - Words: 30,631 - Reviews: 268 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 224 - Updated: 7/25/2013 - Published: 6/16/2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Josh D., Jim B. - Complete
The Spleen Is a Non-Vital Organ by chezchuckles reviews
Kind of a follow-up to Significant Others. Two chapters. Kate gets sick.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,754 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 7/21/2013 - Published: 2/3/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Overlap by honeyandvodka reviews
Beckett remembers wearing her Dress Blues at Roy's funeral. She remembers standing on the podium, and she remembers everything just going black. She doesn't remember the gun shot. Or anything else. What happens when Castle and Beckett have one less lie standing in their way? A season 4 AU, canon until 3.24 Knockout. 2013 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 62,974 - Reviews: 448 - Favs: 321 - Follows: 377 - Updated: 7/20/2013 - Published: 5/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Passions Past by Dana Keylits reviews
What happens when Castle asks Kate "Have you ever kissed another woman?" Caskett story with Slashy elements. Set during season five. The story is mine, but the characters and settings are not. They belong to Andrew Marlowe and company, with whom I am unaffiliated.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 42,478 - Reviews: 234 - Favs: 183 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 7/20/2013 - Published: 11/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Spin The Bottle by ApplesCherriesandCoffee reviews
It's 1998 when Katherine Beckett and Richard Rodgers meet, and when he's in College and she's still in High school things can get complicated with the folks and him trying to build his career as a successful mystery writer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 18,203 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 284 - Updated: 7/19/2013 - Published: 12/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Into the Wild by Tree23 reviews
Rick Castle is father to a precocious 9-year-old Alexis who wants him to chaperone her class camping trip. The school decides to take advantage of a new NYPD program to have off-duty officers get involved with school activities. Enter Officer Kate Beckett, just over a year out of the police academy, but in need of a break from the stressful life of police work.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 144,973 - Reviews: 493 - Favs: 409 - Follows: 491 - Updated: 7/16/2013 - Published: 1/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
silence is star-like by closingdoors reviews
AU from season 4, in which Castle doesn't let Beckett run from him over the summer she recovers from the shooting. "She is sand slipping through your fingers. You need to hold on for one moment more." COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,585 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 369 - Follows: 400 - Updated: 7/7/2013 - Published: 5/28/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Where is she? by AleciaB reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 50 - Words: 383,811 - Reviews: 639 - Favs: 239 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 7/1/2013 - Published: 10/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Run by kimmiesjoy reviews
She's breathing hard, so hard it hurts. Breathing like she's still running.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,984 - Reviews: 129 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 6/28/2013 - Published: 6/25/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 8 by chezchuckles reviews
From Russia With Love. Spy Castle and Beckett save the world one mission at a time - starting at a nuclear reprocessing plant in Russia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,364 - Reviews: 269 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 6/26/2013 - Published: 6/5/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Back to the Start by Rosaline-C reviews
Even in dark times a new start can bring bright beginnings. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 12,184 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 6/21/2013 - Published: 10/26/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
A Positive Decision by BayWest reviews
Kate struggles with a life altering decision while Castle struggles with how to get through to the woman he loves. Post-Season 3 finale, no Season 4 spoilers.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 37,769 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 6/18/2013 - Published: 3/27/2012
History Reheating by firsttimefan reviews
Castle is LA collaborating with the Naked Heat team and Natalie Rhodes is booking on a performance no one - Castle included- will ever forget. Until he drops off the radar. Sequel to Roving Heat (but can be read without it).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 41,358 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 6/9/2013 - Published: 2/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 7 by chezchuckles reviews
CE 7: Live and Let Die. After the horrifying showdown with Bracken and Black, Spy Castle and Beckett take time to find a new normal.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,491 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 6/3/2013 - Published: 5/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Worlds Away by WriterLeigh reviews
"You know, for a minute I thought you were gonna let me leave without saying goodbye." "For a minute, I did too." When Castle accepts the offer to write the adventures of a certain British spy, where does this leave his relationship with Beckett? Caskett. Set during S2. Rating may change.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,710 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 5/29/2013 - Published: 2/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
women like that don't become mystery writers by FanficwriterGHC reviews
A co-written story by liviafan1 and Fanficwriterghc. A writer's blocked, post-Derrick Storm Castle meets Kate Beckett, a rising young mystery novelist acquired by Black Pawn to replace him. Despite their instant dislike of each other, they are given a month to co-write Black Pawn's next bestseller, or lose their advances, and possibly their jobs.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,667 - Reviews: 343 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 472 - Updated: 5/27/2013 - Published: 3/31/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
jumpin jumpin by Cora Clavia reviews
It's only the second time he's seen her legs and he's absolutely certain he wants to see more of them. Season 1.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,270 - Reviews: 450 - Favs: 331 - Follows: 300 - Updated: 5/26/2013 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bullet Catcher by GameOn reviews
A/U It's definitely not love at first sight. Prickly, aloof and strait-laced Kate Beckett isn't what Rick expected when he hires someone to protect a young Alexis. She's all business while he's all about the play. Shallow, irresponsible and a playboy is how Beckett would characterize her latest employer. But sometimes first impressions can turn out to be wrong.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 56,021 - Reviews: 518 - Favs: 431 - Follows: 640 - Updated: 5/21/2013 - Published: 11/12/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Spiral Bound by Dmarx reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 100 - Words: 163,645 - Reviews: 4581 - Favs: 956 - Follows: 989 - Updated: 5/20/2013 - Published: 3/15/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Letting You In by zashaxander reviews
Post Watershed: If you haven't seen it, don't look! So whatever happens, whatever you decide... Katherine Houghton Beckett, will you marry me?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,570 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 5/14/2013 - Published: 5/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 6 by chezchuckles reviews
You Only Live Twice. The continuing adventures of Spy Castle and Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 67,625 - Reviews: 538 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 96 - Updated: 5/10/2013 - Published: 4/8/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If Only by Liv Wilder reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 28,451 - Reviews: 550 - Favs: 340 - Follows: 410 - Updated: 5/6/2013 - Published: 4/23/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Against The Wind by CaseyNovak16 reviews
When Castle goes missing during a case, Beckett goes out to find him, She unknowingly steps into a trap, leading to dire consequences. Will Castle be able to save her and when the worst thing imaginable happens will she let him in ? Read and please review
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 23 - Words: 21,596 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 5/2/2013 - Published: 1/15/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Varsity Gambit by Leila Aldis reviews
Kate and Rick meet at Starbucks 2 months before Kate goes across the country to Stanford. Alternate universe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 24 - Words: 34,068 - Reviews: 180 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 278 - Updated: 5/1/2013 - Published: 5/26/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Secrets by NotYetLostFaith reviews
Kate's keeping something from Castle and he's determined to find out. Not for a book thing, just because it's clearly important to her and he wants to know. Set end of S2/beginning S3 (He never left for the summer (with Gina or otherwise) or invited Kate to the Hamptons (everything else is cannon))
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 6,696 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 4/26/2013 - Published: 3/21/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., W. Sorenson - Complete
From a Dark Place by The Ret reviews
Beckett is abducted and tortured for the whereabouts of Montgomery's files. Castle and the gang find her in time and all is well... or is it? Can Castle help her recover? Will Kate allow herself to accept his support? ****** Caskett. Warning: Story contains mature themes, violence, mentions of rape etc. Not for the kiddies. Updated 1 Nov
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 14,501 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 4/25/2013 - Published: 7/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Caskett Captivity by purplangel reviews
Castle and Beckett are trapped in a very small space together and both have to fight their sexual attraction while in a dangerous situation. Hotness/smut ensues. (Based on the kink meme prompt: No existing relationship, in a tight/confined space, inadvertent frontage leads to orgasms) Set during season 4 before 47 seconds.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,215 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 226 - Updated: 4/22/2013 - Published: 2/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Go Out Fighting 4: We Don't End by chezchuckles reviews
Happy Birthday to AllusiontoanIllusion - this one's for you! A continuation of the Go Out Fighting universe in which Beckett and Castle spend their first Christmas together.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,596 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 4/21/2013 - Published: 4/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
SIERRA by zashaxander reviews
When young, successful crime novelist Richard Castle meets MI6 agent, code name 'Sierra', he has no idea just how much she will change his life. AU. Think Caskett meets spy thriller... *complete* M rated chapter (14.1) as a separate story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 22 - Words: 40,762 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 4/18/2013 - Published: 2/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
untranslatable by airbefore reviews
Speak a new language so that the world will be a new world - Rumi
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,788 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 4/17/2013 - Published: 1/16/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
Worlds Apart by MJRmutation reviews
They weren't suppose to see each other again. But love has a way of breaking through certain chains that bind. What happens when they risk their hearts, and their new lives to reconnect, and rekindle the flame that once was? Mostly AU. Rating has been changed past ch 4.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,638 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 4/12/2013 - Published: 4/9/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
A Better Place A Better Time by MJRmutation reviews
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)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 48,213 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 316 - Updated: 4/8/2013 - Published: 3/4/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
Your Last Day by MommaKristine reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 130,112 - Reviews: 1032 - Favs: 607 - Follows: 632 - Updated: 4/7/2013 - Published: 7/11/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 5 by chezchuckles reviews
Spy Castle and Beckett's adventures continue in The World Is Not Enough.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 57,208 - Reviews: 324 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 4/6/2013 - Published: 3/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Camp Black Lake by CrazyNinjaChicks reviews
16 year old Kate meets a young and carefree Castle at summer camp. Sparking a friendship? or even more?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,951 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 4/6/2013 - Published: 7/28/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Twenty Minutes the Difference by InkyCoffee reviews
"Twenty minutes ago, she had already begun her interrogation of Bobby. Twenty minutes ago, he would have slipped into the observation room to watch. Twenty minutes ago, he would have heard her confess to remembering everything, in the worst possible way." -What if Castle never heard her say she remembers? A 47 Seconds fix-it, because there's no such thing as too many of those.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,406 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 4/6/2013 - Published: 4/4/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Winning The Heart of A Detective by Random-1985 reviews
AU. What would happen if Castle met Kate through doing research with Lanie. How would he win her heart?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 47 - Words: 88,572 - Reviews: 396 - Favs: 234 - Follows: 302 - Updated: 4/5/2013 - Published: 2/3/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
women like that don't become mystery writers by liviafan1 reviews
A writer's blocked, post-Derrick Storm Castle meets Kate Beckett, a rising young mystery novelist acquired by Black Pawn to replace him. Despite their instant dislike of each other, they are given a month to co-write Black Pawn's next bestseller, or lose their advances, and possibly their jobs. A co-written story with FanficwriterGHC.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,958 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 4/4/2013 - Published: 3/31/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
The Lighting Parade by BlindAssassinUK reviews
Castle is forced to make a decision that sees him leave Beckett and New York behind. Can he let her go? Can she let him go? Multi-chapter story set immediately after "Always". "M-Rated" for language choices.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 34,913 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 4/4/2013 - Published: 9/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
heart so helpless by closingdoors reviews
AU. Lethal, hard-edged assassin Kate Beckett is hired to kill the handsome, best-selling author Richard Castle. But when everything's not as it should be, and feelings get muddled along the way, can she really think of him as just another paper target? Cover art by houghtonsbeckett. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 30 - Words: 66,629 - Reviews: 701 - Favs: 381 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 4/3/2013 - Published: 12/26/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Bachelor Auction by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
Set after "The Limey". Castle is looking for love in all the wrong places. When he volunteered for a Bachelor Auction in attempt to help him get over Beckett, he get more than what he bargained for. {Check out Bachelor Auction by LittleLizzieZentara}
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,349 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 3/30/2013 - Published: 3/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Miscommunications & Misunderstandings by NCP18 reviews
Post 47 seconds. An unexpected guest throws Castle off and makes Beckett jealous. What does her appearance have to do with Kate's shooting? What does the mysterious murder of a fellow detective have to do with any of this? Angsty beginning, fluffy ending, and a roller coaster in the middle. Hang on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Spoilers through 4.19, AU thereafter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 53,368 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 229 - Updated: 3/27/2013 - Published: 1/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dawning by LorelaiGilmore82 reviews
When Kate is forced to work with Detective Ethan Slaughter without her team to have her back, Castle is not excited, fearing Slaughter might get her into trouble. But when Kate disappears Castle and the boys soon realize something much bigger is going on. Will they be able to stop it?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 38,876 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 3/26/2013 - Published: 1/6/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Guarded Hearts by kimmiesjoy reviews
(AU) When renowned novelist Richard Castle killed off his main character he hoped it would lead to something extraordinary and unpredictable. What he didn't expect was to find himself in danger, his life in the hands of a woman who guards her heart as closely as she guards her secrets.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,882 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 3/17/2013 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
Close Encounters 4 by chezchuckles reviews
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 - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 54,379 - Reviews: 341 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 3/7/2013 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two Weeks by WriteChristineR reviews
AU ending to Season 3. What happens when everything you thought you were working for is suddenly ripped away? The same thing that led to your success leads to your demise? Beckett is forced to reexamine her priorities. Rating is for safety.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 72,788 - Reviews: 354 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 303 - Updated: 3/4/2013 - Published: 9/1/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dripping red by Whatthefawkes reviews
AU. When Richard Castle leaves the precinct – no note, no goodbye, gone – refusing to answer any and all phone calls from the 12th. He experiences the shock of his life when Kate Beckett shows up at his door covered in blood. [Set after 4x18 'A Dance With Death']
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,544 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 3/3/2013 - Published: 8/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Hard Candy by KyinHI reviews
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*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 26 - Words: 75,620 - Reviews: 625 - Favs: 295 - Follows: 406 - Updated: 2/27/2013 - Published: 8/21/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Win a Date with Richard Castle by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
To win a date with Richard Castle tell us in a 100 words or less tell us why you want to meet this award-winning author? It was a silly competition that Beckett didn't need to enter,yet why was she staring at the entry form only minutes before the competition closed? Set mid Season 4
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,376 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 2/24/2013 - Published: 2/11/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Take you Break me by eyrianone reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 85,173 - Reviews: 1555 - Favs: 514 - Follows: 614 - Updated: 2/21/2013 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Through The Looking Glass by Trapped in a MatchBox reviews
"She was ridiculously gorgeous, that much was a fact. But there was something about her, he couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly, that made her stand out even more. He watched as her thumb caressed the cover of the book gently, and was startled to find sadness in her eyes for a moment." AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,850 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 147 - Follows: 378 - Updated: 2/19/2013 - Published: 8/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Just A Christmas Kiss by LittleLizzieZentara reviews
Kate and Castle shared a kiss at a Christmas party months before they met, but only Kate is aware of that fact. How is this going to change things for Caskett? Or will it? A belated Christmas present for Celeste J Evans. Potential spoilers for all episodes.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,260 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 2/17/2013 - Published: 1/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Making The Call by Docnerd89 reviews
Making the call might just have been one of the best decisions of his life, he thought, as he stared at his phone again like he had been for the past five days. (AU from the S2 finale.)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 31,143 - Reviews: 437 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 275 - Updated: 2/17/2013 - Published: 1/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Roving Heat by firsttimefan reviews
Nikki Heat's, Natalie Rhodes, was maybe a bit more determined than we all thought and Castle for one is not sure her persistence is a star quality.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,688 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 2/16/2013 - Published: 8/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Mad Love by kimmiesjoy reviews
"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."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 10,404 - Reviews: 469 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 2/14/2013 - Published: 1/31/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Setting Up For Something by Liv Wilder reviews
Prompt based on the unfinished conversation between Castle & Beckett in the isolation tent during 3x16: 'Setup'. "… I wish that I had someone who would be there for me, and I could be there for him, and we could just dive in to it together," she says wistfully." What might have happened next it they hadn't been interrupted... COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,102 - Reviews: 567 - Favs: 327 - Follows: 316 - Updated: 2/12/2013 - Published: 1/31/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 3:5 by chezchuckles reviews
The Spy Who Loved Me: Beckett recovers at the CIA's rehab facility in Stone Farm. It is entirely necessary to have read CE 1-3 to understand this.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 61,450 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 2/11/2013 - Published: 1/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A is for Always by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
"I need space." It wasn't the first time Castle had heard those words, but it would be the last. Beckett may want space but that was one thing he wasn't going to give her. He was going to fight, either for her, or against her.! Set during Rise
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,104 - Reviews: 212 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 284 - Updated: 2/6/2013 - Published: 10/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Never Lie to a Detective by Perfectnonsense16 reviews
After waking up in Castle's bed Kate panics and tries to cover up any evidence she had been there, hoping that he would wake up thinking it was all just a dream. Unfortunately for her Castle is a better detective than she gives him credit for. Now it's up to him to make her face her own feelings but given how stubborn she can be he's going to have to be a little creative.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,262 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 2/3/2013 - Published: 11/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
In the Thereafter by liviafan1 reviews
She lasts ten minutes in the precinct before she drags his chair away, all too much a reminder of the choice he made: to put Nikki Heat to rest and start anew with a shiny British spy. Season Two AU. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,464 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 2/3/2013 - Published: 1/8/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Burden of Proof by Ephemeral Lunatic reviews
Two years ago, she told him that she'd get him out if he ever ended up behind bars wrongfully accused of a crime. Unfortunately for him, the crime he's being accused of right now is against her, and until she wakes up, it's his word versus all the evidence piling up against him. Now AU because I'm slow and new episodes just keep coming out faster than I write new chapters. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 49,100 - Reviews: 348 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 324 - Updated: 1/31/2013 - Published: 8/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
What If? by Liv Wilder reviews
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."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 57,531 - Reviews: 979 - Favs: 455 - Follows: 465 - Updated: 1/30/2013 - Published: 1/3/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Unvanquished: Return by chezchuckles reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,696 - Reviews: 319 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 1/28/2013 - Published: 1/9/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Don't Hang Up by liviafan1 reviews
The missing phone conversations between the writer and his muse. Starting from Season One and continuing to the present. For Richard Castle, please press one.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,463 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 112 - Updated: 1/27/2013 - Published: 1/26/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
It Started as a Dare by casisaidlegs reviews
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!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 23,951 - Reviews: 526 - Favs: 532 - Follows: 599 - Updated: 1/22/2013 - Published: 1/22/2012 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Honey And The Moon by Sandiane Carter reviews
He always had this vague, half-formed desire for a family with Kate Beckett. He just never expected it to happen like this. - for Laura. I hope you had an amazing birthday!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 24,543 - Reviews: 366 - Favs: 298 - Follows: 342 - Updated: 1/21/2013 - Published: 12/25/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Down the Road by Ellemae reviews
Castle and Beckett are drifting apart, but will a sudden accident bring them back together? Told from both Castle and Beckett's perspectives. Picks up at 4x20. Lots of Caskett. M for future potential. *Now Complete*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 86,041 - Reviews: 291 - Favs: 233 - Follows: 276 - Updated: 1/20/2013 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Boy with the Broken Halo by blue252 reviews
"It was amazing how different things were once the steady thrum of adrenaline faded and all that was left was the sharp clarity of the night." AU set mid to late S5. A story of what could have happened if Maddox was never caught. Complete at Chapter 20.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 34,034 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 186 - Updated: 1/20/2013 - Published: 8/23/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 3 by chezchuckles reviews
CE3: Die Another Day. Sequel to CE1 and CE2: After the death of Coonan, CIA Agent Richard Castle attempts to find the man behind Beckett's mother's murder, but events have a way of unfolding exactly as they have before.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,652 - Reviews: 368 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 134 - Updated: 1/18/2013 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Elektra by itsourinsidejoke reviews
When he walked into the 12th Precinct, he had expected dead bodies, trash cans, and paperwork. But what young Detective Richard Rodgers was not expecting, however, was his new partner, Detective Kate Beckett. Caskett/AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 93,396 - Reviews: 345 - Favs: 269 - Follows: 414 - Updated: 1/18/2013 - Published: 11/16/2011 - Complete
Fix You by Kick Caskett reviews
AU: Six months ago Kate continued to hunt for the dragon. That was the last Castle saw of her until now. Kate's left broken after the dragon takes away everything. Castle might be the only one who can fix her. But is it too late?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,174 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 1/18/2013 - Published: 10/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Could it be? by RoShell1978 reviews
What if Castle hadn't said no to Beckett's request at the end of THE LIMEY... I'm bad at summaries and I know this story has been dealt with a thousand times over but please give it a try... It's my first fanfic, so be gentle... NOW COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,002 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 73 - Updated: 1/16/2013 - Published: 1/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Truth Or Dare Caskett Style by 66000 reviews
This is my guilty pleasure, a caskett truth or dare story, not for the young ones.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,145 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 287 - Updated: 1/11/2013 - Published: 4/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Rules of Engagement by leuska reviews
"He narrows his eyes at Kate's back, frowning, a tinge of challenge still running through his veins, defiance clearly evident in his glare. She's obviously upset with him, but she's also being completely unfair. He's not the one who accused her of jeopardizing their relationship after all." Set somewhere starting S05.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 23,638 - Reviews: 307 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 1/9/2013 - Published: 12/9/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Agent Rodgers, FBI by Shutterbug5269 reviews
After Alexis' untimely death from leukemia, Rick puts away his crime novels and joins the FBI. After a friend's deadly brush with the Dragon, he vows to solve his murder and bring the perpetrator to justice. To do it he will need the help of NYPD Detective Kate Beckett. (Cannot believe I finished this on the anniversary of JB's murder) new cover image by Dtrekker
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 54 - Words: 106,509 - Reviews: 487 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 306 - Updated: 1/9/2013 - Published: 8/5/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Days of Summer by liviafan1 reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 40 - Words: 61,991 - Reviews: 926 - Favs: 635 - Follows: 728 - Updated: 1/5/2013 - Published: 1/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
there should be stars by ifonly13 reviews
Four years can make a world of difference. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 60,843 - Reviews: 588 - Favs: 483 - Follows: 499 - Updated: 1/4/2013 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Advent Again by chezchuckles reviews
A chapter a day. A holiday fic. Assume Season 5 spoilers.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 27 - Words: 58,622 - Reviews: 1219 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 332 - Updated: 1/1/2013 - Published: 11/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
All Creation Sings by seilleanmor reviews
Holiday fic. A chapter a day. Spoilers for all US aired episodes.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 26 - Words: 56,627 - Reviews: 380 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 192 - Updated: 12/31/2012 - Published: 12/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 2 by chezchuckles reviews
The Man With the Golden... Follows Close Encounters, a story in which Castle is a CIA spy and encountered Beckett during the episode Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind. In CE2, Castle partners with Beckett to solve her mother's murder.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,196 - Reviews: 374 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 12/24/2012 - Published: 12/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Hardest Battle by standwithyou reviews
A slight change of plans.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,954 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 12/23/2012 - Published: 11/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Santa Baby by Liv Wilder reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 63,219 - Reviews: 772 - Favs: 226 - Follows: 342 - Updated: 12/23/2012 - Published: 11/21/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Drunk by Ellemae reviews
Castle thinks Kate Beckett's drunk. But is she? And why? Mid-Season Four. Set after S4Ep11.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,192 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 12/18/2012 - Published: 12/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Vice by Sandiane Carter reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 111,898 - Reviews: 1640 - Favs: 942 - Follows: 652 - Updated: 12/16/2012 - Published: 8/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Together by TVjas reviews
This starts the morning after Always. Castle and Beckett work on their new relationship as they struggle to stay safe from the dragon and end his reign of terror.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 38,816 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 12/11/2012 - Published: 7/30/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Big Happy Family by lvncastle reviews
Because how could you NOT want to write after reading spoilers for 5x10. Based on spoilers for 5x10: Meredith AND Kate staying at the loft... let the hilarity ensue. **In-Progress** Chapter 11 coming soon!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,327 - Reviews: 353 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 498 - Updated: 12/8/2012 - Published: 11/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Homemade Soup and Extra Blankets by katieupatree reviews
And when he looks up she is watching him through sleep laden eyes, tear stained and startlingly green under the fluorescent lights. She pulls herself as close to his body as she can manage, nuzzling Eskimo kisses against the crook of his neck and speaking with mumbled whispers. "Love you."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 8,667 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 12/8/2012 - Published: 10/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Find Me Now by blue252 reviews
"It had been a mistake. All of it really. The drinks, the company, the dress. How she had thought any of it would ease the ache in her chest was beyond her. Because it hadn't. Not at all." Four-shot - based off of The Limey/To Love and Die in LA. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,138 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 201 - Follows: 197 - Updated: 12/4/2012 - Published: 11/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
I'll Look After You by BWjournal reviews
Who can they trust when their secret might be exposed? Maybe this was the best that could ever happen. Post-Ep from Castle 5x04 "Murder He Wrote" Now, rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 36,930 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 12/3/2012 - Published: 10/21/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Costume Dilemma by purplangel reviews
Rick had a blast picking out costumes for all the officers attending his Halloween party. Will he survive though when Beckett finds out what he's chosen for her? (Set during season 4) Fun, laughter, romance and naughtiness ensue.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,150 - Reviews: 175 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 12/2/2012 - Published: 10/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castle in Seattle by DarkRedWillow reviews
NYPD detective Kate Beckett and famous novelist Rickard Castle head to the West Coast after they are specifically requested on a case. When things go awry, will it be enough for the both of them to finally open their eyes? pre Always CASKETT, and a slight crossover with Grey's Anatomy.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,338 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 11/30/2012 - Published: 8/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
The Immaculate Conception by Asariella reviews
It all started with a dream. A dream that prompted Kate to seek the very thing she's always wished for. A baby. Although she goes about it in a slightly unconventional way, and Castle ends up...involved.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,878 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 134 - Updated: 11/28/2012 - Published: 7/5/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Jump: An Enlightenment Sequel by Kate Christie reviews
"Apparently there was really only so much of the Castle-Rogers family Kate could take on any given holiday." A Thanksgiving chapter of my sequel to "Enlightenment."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 32,624 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 333 - Updated: 11/27/2012 - Published: 5/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
The Seduction of Kate Beckett by Mali Bear's Buddy reviews
Beckett issues a challenge Castle can't resist, but he changes the rules in a way that'll make her head spin. AU and possible spoilers starting from S1's Hell Hath No Fury. For lalaurala-bones and blindassassin.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,396 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 243 - Updated: 11/24/2012 - Published: 2/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Partners's Best Friend by applesandcherries reviews
Castle decides it is time for him to get a dog. And he wouldn't be Castle, if he didn't get his partner roped into his idea, would he? (Discontinued, for now)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,937 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 134 - Updated: 11/23/2012 - Published: 4/24/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Patient by Stephxy reviews
Summary: Castle receives uncertain news from his doctor, and Kate helps him through the earliest part of the journey. This is an AU story with minor spoilers, if any. Takes place roughly between Undead Again and Always. More story info in notes before story. Rating may change as the story goes on. This one is also going to get dark at times. "It is always darkest before the dawn"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 121,776 - Reviews: 196 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 11/20/2012 - Published: 7/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 1 by chezchuckles reviews
an AU from Cartographical's list: What if Richard Castle was a spy? with special thanks to mjsofter for the cover art
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 36,352 - Reviews: 548 - Favs: 369 - Follows: 275 - Updated: 11/20/2012 - Published: 11/1/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Not Perfect by GameOn reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 53,392 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 278 - Updated: 11/19/2012 - Published: 8/5/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Bridging the gap by kimmiesjoy reviews
Set between the end of LOVE and the start of LOVERS, filling in the missing hours of their first night together.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,558 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 11/18/2012 - Published: 1/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Fertile Imagination by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-5x06. "You want more kids?" she asks, and it almost comes out like a criticism as she fights to hide her surprise. "Well, I'd like the option." And since that really only leaves the option of 'kids with Kate' hanging in the air, she does the only thing she can do, which is hop right over his declaration and keep on moving like it never happened. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,111 - Reviews: 764 - Favs: 396 - Follows: 471 - Updated: 11/18/2012 - Published: 11/7/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Joyful Propositions by KyinHI reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,568 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 178 - Follows: 238 - Updated: 11/15/2012 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Syntax by seilleanmor reviews
Things are supposed to follow an order. A season 5 story. No spoilers for any promos. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 27,650 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 192 - Updated: 11/14/2012 - Published: 8/28/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Impasse by JillianCasey reviews
I think I'm afraid of being happy because whenever I get too happy something bad always happens —Charlie Brown
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,120 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 150 - Updated: 11/12/2012 - Published: 9/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Overheard by Dmarx reviews
In which an accidental confession reveals much more than Castle intended. Spoilers for 5x10. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,811 - Reviews: 329 - Favs: 261 - Follows: 334 - Updated: 11/10/2012 - Published: 11/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Falling by Caskett Hopeful reviews
Takes up at the moment when Kate is hanging from the roof. What is Ryan had shown up one second too late? sort of AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,576 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 11/10/2012 - Published: 8/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
My Father's Daughter by BetweenTwoWorlds reviews
When Beckett and Castle are called to a crime scene they find more than just a dead body. They find a little five year old who happens to be related to Castle, his daughter. Mid season 3-ish. Caskett. Rating for mentions of child abuse.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,600 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 326 - Updated: 11/10/2012 - Published: 8/5/2010 - Kate B., Rick C.
Head in the Clouds by demuredemeanor reviews
When Castle takes comfort in his daughter she gives him some advice he can't stick to. Post-47Seconds. Fin.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,487 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 11/9/2012 - Published: 3/28/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Blunt Force by DarkRedWillow reviews
Castle thinks he and Kate are done. A thing of the past. At least that's what he thinks until the writer receives a news that changes everything, forcing him to confront his greatest fear once again. SPOILERS up to Headhunters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,401 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 11/8/2012 - Published: 4/9/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Good For You by FanficwriterGHC reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 45 - Words: 176,369 - Reviews: 1785 - Favs: 678 - Follows: 645 - Updated: 11/4/2012 - Published: 3/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
That's life by ALV14 reviews
What if Johanna had died in a totally different way, when Kate was younger and her life changed completely? New home, new school, new friends... And then she meets Rick Rodgers, future writer, who decides to help and intends on solving the mystery behind the sadness in her eyes. A/U!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 17,363 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 7/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Heat's Out by Yecart reviews
The heat is out in Kate's apartment and a snow storm is on its way. Who's going to take her in from the cold? How awkward will it get? - very.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,187 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 1/27/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Picking Up The Pieces by DeBo81 reviews
When life throws the Castles a curve ball, Rick and Kate are left standing amid the splinters of their shattered lives. Will their love story continue to beat the odds when they have to pick up the pieces and start over? Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 77,979 - Reviews: 372 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 10/31/2012 - Published: 9/17/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding What You Need by Steph912 reviews
When Kate tries to help Alexis, Rick winds up helping her-and they all wind up helping eachother with lots of laughs, tears, and trials along the way. Funny how sometimes you don't realize you need help until you get it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 57,884 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 10/27/2012 - Published: 9/30/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
in the shallows by closingdoors reviews
AU from Undead Again. In which the zombie case really *is* Castle's last case, and Beckett has to try and deal with the prospect of never seeing Castle again. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 46,689 - Reviews: 340 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 410 - Updated: 10/27/2012 - Published: 7/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
In My Veins by Rosaline-C reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 42,033 - Reviews: 282 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 10/26/2012 - Published: 5/23/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Feels Like Home by evitascarlett reviews
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).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 124,786 - Reviews: 607 - Favs: 440 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 10/25/2012 - Published: 8/15/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Personal Belongings by BerLina reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 16,015 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 10/24/2012 - Published: 2/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Burning Bright by champagne-and-razor-blades reviews
Beckett had somehow managed to agree to move in with him. Him being Castle. Castle being Rick. She was going to live in his house. Sequel to "Up in Flames".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,478 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 10/24/2012 - Published: 10/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Bucket List by chezchuckles reviews
co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. inspired by the Richard Castle Bucket List on richardcastle dot net; set after 47 Seconds/The Limey. Chapter 9b is Bucket List in Paris, posted separately, and to be read before Chapter 10.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,000 - Reviews: 637 - Favs: 417 - Follows: 548 - Updated: 10/23/2012 - Published: 3/31/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Stakeout by you'vegotthis reviews
There's not much to do on a stake-out. Sexy waiting, of a different kind. Co-authored by AnnieXMuller.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,313 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 10/19/2012 - Published: 9/22/2012 - Complete
Unvanquished: Redux by chezchuckles reviews
An epilogue to the epilogue found in Unvanquished. One year later.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 41,138 - Reviews: 579 - Favs: 229 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 10/18/2012 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Dreams by Sandiane Carter reviews
She can't seem to get him out of her mind.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,832 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 10/17/2012 - Published: 10/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Most Eligible Bachelor? by Googie reviews
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'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 22,508 - Reviews: 447 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 493 - Updated: 10/15/2012 - Published: 7/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Magnification: An Enlightenment Addition by Kate Christie reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,737 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 10/14/2012 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
And All The Mornings Ever After by Liv Wilder reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 80 - Words: 245,020 - Reviews: 2192 - Favs: 716 - Follows: 700 - Updated: 10/14/2012 - Published: 5/15/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Up in flames by champagne-and-razor-blades reviews
The flames inside her chest are consuming her, licking at her ribcage, her heart.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 10,378 - Reviews: 178 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 10/13/2012 - Published: 4/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Rick's Heartache by purplangel reviews
A different, *Alternate ending to Always.* For my hubby who wishes that Rick would have had the nerve to tell Kate to take a flying leap for the hell she put him through during season 4 and kicked her out the front door instead of mauling her against it, lol... but I couldn't quite make it that angsty/dramatic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,308 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 70 - Updated: 10/9/2012 - Published: 9/22/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Here for the Story by WriteChristineR reviews
"They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but words can capture things that pictures miss." Sequel to "Her Diamonds." Castle has an idea to help Beckett keep her mother's memory close... write about it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 50,053 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 10/8/2012 - Published: 5/10/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Dead to the World by leuska reviews
For months she's been gone. Months in which Castle's been forced to believe that Kate Beckett was dead. Eight full months in which he's missed her, craved her, mourned her. Now she's standing on his doorstep, two coffees in slightly shaking hands and Castle's world collapses. Direct spoilers for 4x23 Always, but most probably AU from there.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 106,868 - Reviews: 1766 - Favs: 974 - Follows: 819 - Updated: 10/8/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
At Long Last by RiskingYourHeart reviews
Inspired by "I guess the question is, do you want it badly enough to get over being hurt." Castle has decided to get over being hurt, and ventures out to talk to Beckett, only she has the same idea and they run into each other on their way. Written directly after 4x21, nothing used from anything past that episode so I guess you could call this AU? *complete*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,015 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 10/7/2012 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Candor and Mendacity by PirateKnightoftheRings reviews
In a relationship surrounded by lies, can Castle and Beckett start up a romance? They might not get a chance to find out when life interferes and Beckett goes missing. Caskett. Rating may go up.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 20,329 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 10/7/2012 - Published: 12/24/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
The Other Side by BayWest reviews
What if Castle didn't open the door in Always? Time jump after Chapter 1.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,028 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 10/7/2012 - Published: 9/9/2012
One Day at a Time by AlwaysCastle reviews
There were heated glances she wanted to throw his way, the wicked grin of seduction. A promise for later. All of it was wasted on empty space. Stored away in the forefront her mind, until this heated moment.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,693 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 10/6/2012 - Published: 9/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Until We Meet Again by Bbolt14 reviews
The secrets have been exposed, and our favorite duo has split. What happens when they meet one year later? Rated T for future chapters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,098 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 10/3/2012 - Published: 4/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Dissolution by liviafan1 reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 24,010 - Reviews: 703 - Favs: 356 - Follows: 422 - Updated: 9/29/2012 - Published: 6/19/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Deal by TashaLaw reviews
Kate divorced him over a year before. But while dropping off their two-year-old daughter, Castle discovers that Kate is still in love with him. Will the deal they strike be enough for either of them? COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,742 - Reviews: 346 - Favs: 299 - Follows: 363 - Updated: 9/29/2012 - Published: 9/14/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Not All the Songs by chezchuckles reviews
All the songs that don't make sense. A series of stand-alone one-shots with a common theme - the lyrics to catchy if inane chart-topping songs. AKA - Castle figures out that romancing a woman with Usher is not the way to go. Post-Always timeline, no season 5 information.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,071 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 9/27/2012 - Published: 8/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Surprises by meggh11 reviews
"...and time goes by so slowly, and time can do so much..." this is not your typical baby story *warning* reader discretion advised
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 30,412 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 139 - Updated: 9/26/2012 - Published: 8/12/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Dhvani by farewellblindgirl reviews
From the Sanskrit for 'sound,' Dhvani refers to the allusion or implied meaning of something that can only be perceived upon the second or third try. Kate is forced to face the choices she has made...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,601 - Reviews: 264 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 9/26/2012 - Published: 9/1/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solace by Dmarx reviews
Even in the bleakest of situations, she knows she will always find comfort in his arms. Missing scene from After The Storm. Spoilers...obviously...for 5x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,942 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 16 - Published: 9/25/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Masks by madsthenerdygirl reviews
There's a reason that Gates doesn't like to send Beckett and Castle on undercover assignments.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,624 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 9/24/2012 - Published: 8/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Nocturne by Kate Christie reviews
If it were possible for time to stop, for the earth to pause in its spinning, it would happen for them on this night. The hours between "Always" and "After the Storm." Now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 16,808 - Reviews: 266 - Favs: 318 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 9/24/2012 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Ultimatum by chezchuckles reviews
From the video by yamakiluv. Castle is given an ultimatum: the file for Beckett's life. AU Future.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,676 - Reviews: 516 - Favs: 262 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 9/7/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Aftermath by ifonly13 reviews
"That's how all my stories end. With someone else dead." :: AU of Tick, Tick, Tick.../Boom!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 14 - Words: 24,800 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 158 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 7/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Vice by chezchuckles reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,783 - Reviews: 1267 - Favs: 576 - Follows: 485 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 8/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
A Knight On The Couch by duckys-dream reviews
Castle knew her maybe even better than she knew herself, though she'd never admit it to him. She knew that he'd notice the change in her almost instantly, despite the subtly of it, but was also fairly confident that he wouldn't figure out right away just exactly why she was acting differently
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,800 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 9/21/2012 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wide Awake by AlwaysCastle reviews
What happens when you wake up and the best part of you is missing, worse yet, you never knew it existed? As Kate battles with the reality of day to day life and the beautiful fiction presented in her dreams, how will she ever truly know if she is...Wide Awake?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 42,063 - Reviews: 336 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 9/20/2012 - Published: 7/14/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Midnight Queen by kimmiesjoy reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 68,784 - Reviews: 815 - Favs: 330 - Follows: 333 - Updated: 9/19/2012 - Published: 3/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
and the day came by airbefore reviews
She's been struggling to find the words for months, to tell him how much she loves and adores him, how happy he makes her. How she feels like a whole person when she's with him. How he fills the empty places inside her chest with his love and his smiles.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 17,411 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 172 - Updated: 9/17/2012 - Published: 8/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
One Week to Live by emadoll616 reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 68 - Words: 129,324 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 9/16/2012 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Kate's Savior by purplangel reviews
*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*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 17 - Words: 41,287 - Reviews: 451 - Favs: 275 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 9/16/2012 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Quarters by NevynR reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 60,626 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 360 - Follows: 348 - Updated: 9/11/2012 - Published: 2/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Somewhere with You by kimmiesjoy reviews
Based on spoilers for season five episode five.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,254 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 9/10/2012 - Published: 8/24/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
One Writer Girl by JennaBennett reviews
Beckett wasn't kidding when she said that she was a one writer girl - it doesn't come without its complications though. Set after 3x21.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,931 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 9/10/2012 - Published: 9/7/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Look After You by JillianCasey reviews
Alternate Universe. Castle and Beckett take a trip and learn a thing or two about looking after each other.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 24,355 - Reviews: 275 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 348 - Updated: 9/9/2012 - Published: 4/10/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Pretty Woman by Johnny Devlyn reviews
Another Beckett-works-undercover-for-Vice-as-a-prostitute story. My own take on the concept.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,798 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 9/8/2012 - Published: 8/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Enlightenment by Kate Christie reviews
Kate has a sudden realization that she is ready for more with Castle. As a result, she needs to revamp her lingerie drawer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 63,613 - Reviews: 525 - Favs: 447 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 9/3/2012 - Published: 1/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
You found me by Docnerd89 reviews
"This is the story of Kate Beckett". That's what the first sentence read. It made her breath hitch and her heart skip a beat. She read it over, trying to figure if she was seeing things. It didn't change. "This is the story of Kate Beckett. This is the story of the woman who found me."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,753 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 9/2/2012 - Published: 8/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
A New Start by Caskett Hopeful reviews
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 - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 28,040 - Reviews: 327 - Favs: 270 - Follows: 302 - Updated: 9/2/2012 - Published: 7/21/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Redamancy by seilleanmor reviews
"She gave him her body. She gave him her body and her words and her heart. She gave him all her rain-soaked skin could allow." How they spend their summer. 'Always' spoilers. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 40,477 - Reviews: 412 - Favs: 321 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 8/31/2012 - Published: 5/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Changes by AddisonSp reviews
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 - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 22 - Words: 64,752 - Reviews: 378 - Favs: 459 - Follows: 318 - Updated: 8/30/2012 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
If by JillianCasey reviews
If she hadn't said yes, they wouldn't have kissed. Alternate Universe. Picks up immediately after Cops and Robbers.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 16,525 - Reviews: 367 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 542 - Updated: 8/28/2012 - Published: 1/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Quarantine by CMPerry reviews
When a respected lecturer and biologist is found dead in his apartment, it soon becomes clear that his murder is only the beginning of a catastrophic chain of events that puts the lives of Castle, Beckett and most of New York at risk. Castle/Beckett, naturally.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 13 - Words: 16,692 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 8/28/2012 - Published: 8/5/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beckett's Security Blanket by teamWilson reviews
"Damnit Kate I'm a man, not your personal teddy bear or security blanket. You can't just crawl into my bed every night and expect me to just lay there!" Set in s4; Kate is forced to stay at Castle's place, and things could get awkward... Castle/Beckett fic with plenty of sexual tension and an interesting case that hits a little too close to home for our favorite Detective.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 51,590 - Reviews: 403 - Favs: 298 - Follows: 516 - Updated: 8/27/2012 - Published: 3/23/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Winter Colds by totheextraordinarykb reviews
Based on a prompt from an anon on Tumblr. Set pre-"Always". Beckett catches a cold and Castle convinces her to go home and takes care of her.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,582 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 8/27/2012 - Published: 8/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Vitals by thesewallsibuilt reviews
AU: "I'm Dr. Rogers and I'll be covering all of Dr. Field's patients while she is on holiday. I hope that isn't a problem, Ms. Beckett."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,061 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 8/23/2012 - Published: 8/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Cop Out by Johnny Devlyn reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 56,563 - Reviews: 380 - Favs: 336 - Follows: 444 - Updated: 8/21/2012 - Published: 10/5/2010 - Kate B., Rick C.
Condemnation by katiepwns reviews
It's not an easy task for Beckett to raise her teen daughter by herself in NYC. And it gets even more difficult when Castle comes into the picture.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 26 - Words: 133,664 - Reviews: 179 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 213 - Updated: 8/18/2012 - Published: 2/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
One Hundred Days of Summer by chezchuckles reviews
Always SPOILERS. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. How Kate Beckett and Rick Castle spend their summer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 100 - Words: 187,567 - Reviews: 4505 - Favs: 967 - Follows: 917 - Updated: 8/17/2012 - Published: 5/9/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Missing by rememberalways reviews
"Mommy, when you go to heaven, do you get really hairy?" Castle and Ryan have been missing for some time. Now that they're home, everyone wants to know where they've been and why they've been gone. ON HIATUS.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,183 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 8/16/2012 - Published: 6/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Waiting for More by farewellblindgirl reviews
After nine years of marriage, Rick Castle finally has to get out. But when the daughter of an old friend comes into his life, he starts to find a reason to work for more. AU, Now Complete, with Epilogue.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 41,035 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 485 - Follows: 358 - Updated: 8/14/2012 - Published: 7/8/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Thrill of the Chase by ifonly13 reviews
Sometimes the best things come from a bout of spontaneity.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,490 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 8/14/2012 - Published: 6/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Thawing the Fear by AlwaysHappier reviews
An AU Caskett tale. What happens when Kate is still traumatized from the freezer incident? Castle wants to help, but is afraid his help might backfire their relationship. Takes place in season 3.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 55,206 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 8/13/2012 - Published: 2/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Jump Journal: Into the Deep by Kate Christie reviews
"She woke to his hands pressing her shoulders to the mattress, his chest resting firmly over hers. She felt the cold sweat, the gooseflesh, the tracks of tears. Her muscles were tight—she had been fighting him." M-rated content from my story, "Jump," to fit in after chapter 9.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,129 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 125 - Updated: 8/11/2012 - Published: 5/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Bruises by Trindajae reviews
"I haven't been able to resist you since the day we first met. Even if you were hostile and rude." - The only post-"Always" fic you're likely to see where they don't immediately sleep together. Light on angst. Spoilers for anything through 4x20. - NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 37,568 - Reviews: 230 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 258 - Updated: 8/10/2012 - Published: 5/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Someone To Tell My Troubles To by evitascarlett reviews
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)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,318 - Reviews: 227 - Favs: 389 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 8/8/2012 - Published: 7/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Push in the Right Direction by MyVersion41319 reviews
Beckett gets a concussion while working a case and is forced to let someone look after her. But what happens when she realizes that having help is so much better than doing it on your own? Kate's journey to open up to the people that matter most. Pre 47 seconds-Caskett
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,486 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 191 - Updated: 8/6/2012 - Published: 1/26/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Gravity by AddisonSp reviews
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!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,310 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 223 - Updated: 8/6/2012 - Published: 7/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Distortion by wp1fan reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,499 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 268 - Updated: 8/5/2012 - Published: 7/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
How to build Sandcastles by eyrianone reviews
With no quest and no job there is still a summer to fill, for Kate Beckett that means everything right now is just . . . Castle. Expect snippets of a summer, of a relationship evolving and a love growing confident.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 23,524 - Reviews: 345 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 264 - Updated: 8/3/2012 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Arise by DarkRedWillow reviews
Kate struggles with being back on duty while Castle is determined to help her break down her walls. When Kate has another accident, will it be enough to finally made her realize it's time to let Castle in? Season 4 fic but spoilers for the whole series.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 45,333 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 8/1/2012 - Published: 11/17/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Glass Slipper by Celeste.J.Evans reviews
What would have happened if Rick and Kate had met before she arrested him?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 36 - Words: 66,981 - Reviews: 330 - Favs: 241 - Follows: 325 - Updated: 8/1/2012 - Published: 4/5/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Who Can She Trust? by your.secret.is.safe.with.me reviews
The day her mom was killed still haunted her. But what if all she knew was a lie? What if Johanna Beckett was never really killed? The crime scene, body, everything was fake. How will Kate react when she finds out that Johanna Beckett is alive?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,588 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 7/31/2012 - Published: 7/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Whatever We Lose by Cartographical reviews
There are only these truths for him: Someone wants Kate dead. Kate wants him. He cannot let her walk out his door alone.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 22 - Words: 52,054 - Reviews: 1149 - Favs: 409 - Follows: 515 - Updated: 7/31/2012 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Better Fate by chezchuckles reviews
"my blood approves, and kisses are a better fate than wisdom. . .And death i think is no parenthesis" -ee cummings co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,898 - Reviews: 1010 - Favs: 469 - Follows: 450 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 7/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Solid Ground by PinkElephant5 reviews
A phone call, an impossible decision, and suddenly thirteen years' worth of questions all come down to seven days' worth of answers: this was their first week together. My take on early season five.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 38,036 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 6/26/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cover Up by muppet47 reviews
In retrospect, maybe keeping their relationship a secret wasn't such a great idea. A sort-of sequel to Waiting Game.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,544 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 312 - Updated: 7/25/2012 - Published: 6/5/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
It's just coffee, right? by ilovecastlesoverymuch reviews
What if Castle hadn't come back after that summer? What if the thought of having to watch her be with Demming was too much? What if she was too stubborn to call him? Two years apart until the universe intervenes again. But it's just coffee, right? Maybe M
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,707 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 7/23/2012 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Navigating Now by nik47 reviews
Just because the walls are down doesn't mean there's not rubble to clear away. Beckett works through the decisions made in 'Always' and their repercussions - both good and bad - Castle at her side. Inspired by The Temper Trap's 'Sweet Disposition'. A hopefully balanced mix of seriousness and fluff. Chapter 6 now up: Kate and Castle let loose in a battle of emotions and firearms...
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 24,961 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 7/22/2012 - Published: 6/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Give Us This Day by fialka62 reviews
Beckett wants a day, just one day, to dive into this new relationship with Castle. Alas, Other People have Other Plans. Oneshot that grew a plot. Oh dear.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,161 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 7/20/2012 - Published: 5/21/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
When You Find Me by easiertolie reviews
Early season five. Only one thing could get Kate to return to the 12th. Someone's after Castle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 13,556 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 298 - Updated: 7/17/2012 - Published: 6/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Twenty four little hours by kimmiesjoy reviews
What sort of mischief will one writer and his muse encounter and create in Twenty-four little hours? Co-authored with AlwaysCastle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 25 - Words: 38,804 - Reviews: 298 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 7/15/2012 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Dare by ilovecastlesoverymuch reviews
Another Castle high school fanfic with a bit of a twist. When Richard Rodgers returns to school after six months away he is given a dare by his best friends. But what does the new, beautiful brunette alone on the bench have to do with it? Rated T simply for language at rare times. Due to the plot in my head this won't go M but if it goes well a sequel might well do.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,739 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 7/14/2012 - Published: 6/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
She Learned the Truth at 17 by Oldest Man reviews
A different background, a very bad first meeting and revelations about who we really are behind our masks? . Caskett sorry Kater-haters, you lose. Chapter 45 The Redoubt & Treachery
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 45 - Words: 126,590 - Reviews: 341 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 7/14/2012 - Published: 11/7/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Synchronicity by gizzymoon reviews
When Kate finally realizes she might feel more for Castle than friendship, is she too late to do anything about it? Has he moved on? Spoilers for season 3 finale.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 89,713 - Reviews: 259 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 360 - Updated: 7/13/2012 - Published: 8/29/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The World You Love by caskettinacastle reviews
When Castle gets life altering news, he has to decide whether to make a stand alone, or to involve Kate. He's always been able to tell Kate anything, but this time, he finds himself driven by his own emotions. Will he figure it all out? Caskett
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 70,400 - Reviews: 310 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 414 - Updated: 7/12/2012 - Published: 10/11/2011 - Rick C., Kate B.
Don't Fade Away by Ephemeral Lunatic reviews
Lanie comes into the morgue and finds Kate laying on her table. This does not bode well. Post-4x20 The Limey, ignoring Headhunters and beyond. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 29,154 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 356 - Follows: 396 - Updated: 7/12/2012 - Published: 4/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Every New Day by Dmarx reviews
She's letting it go. Slowly but surely she's moving on, because she refuses to allow the darkness of her past to cloud her future. Their future. Spoilers for Always. Sequel to Wake To The Light. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,236 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 215 - Updated: 7/11/2012 - Published: 5/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Another Beginning by Noevelle3 reviews
What if the shooting never happened? What if there was a different story after the funeral?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,355 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 7/11/2012 - Published: 6/28/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Even When You Fall Apart by surrendersomething reviews
Castle/Beckett. It's been six months since they closed the case. Five & a half since he brought her to the Hamptons for the first time. Five since he kissed her for the first time that counted. One week since the trial that ended with a guilty verdict. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 30,601 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 174 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 7/7/2012 - Published: 4/23/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Team Caskett by klscastle reviews
"Team Caskett", as they've dubbed themselves, our beloved band of misfits, conspires to bring Beckett and Castle together. What could possibly go wrong? Uh... Everything. Chapter 11 THE SURPRISE PARTY, now up. It's party time people! Did Team Caskett succeed?... Please read it and find out ;- This chapter's rated T - ***chapter 10 rated M
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 54,849 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 6/30/2012 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Crossing the Line by katiepwns reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 150,146 - Reviews: 395 - Favs: 419 - Follows: 492 - Updated: 6/24/2012 - Published: 11/29/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
Set after the events of Countdown. Cold, lost, empty, scared. Beckett turns to the only person who can make that all go away. Castle
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 41 - Words: 152,637 - Reviews: 640 - Favs: 515 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 6/23/2012 - Published: 8/6/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The End of Everything by TashaLaw reviews
Kate knew that Castle would never get over it, would never forgive her for letting this happen. She had to get Alexis back safely. Nothing else mattered.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,284 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 121 - Updated: 6/22/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Coffee and Lost Hours by JessieWills reviews
Sequel to Coffee and Scribbles! Basically following straight on from Coffee and Scribbles. What will happen in their relationships? What new hurdles do they have to face? Disclaimer: Castle is not mine!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 45 - Words: 115,908 - Reviews: 507 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 201 - Updated: 6/20/2012 - Published: 4/28/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete