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SINS OF THE MOTHER II by Swordwriter reviews
22 years after a shipboard romance Castle finds out that he has a son that he never knew about. will this knowledge derail the romance between Rick and Kate's son and the adopted sister of the previously unknown son or will Jim Rogers and Fallon Reynolds persevere. Set in the Wings of Fury universe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,897 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 3/2 - Published: 9/22/2015
Holding On by evitascarlett reviews
A collection of deleted scenes, missing moments and some alternate scenes from Apologize.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 120,587 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 10/22/2022 - Published: 5/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
TALES FROM THE CITADEL by Swordwriter reviews
First in a series of one shots. Beckett and Castle join with a team from the 14th. precinct to investigate a serial rapist-murderer. The female detective shows an interest in Castle and Beckett's green-eyed monster comes out to play.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 45 - Words: 149,402 - Reviews: 641 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 10/18/2022 - Published: 10/19/2014
Escape by ipreferwestside reviews
He knows how it might look - a lone man, staring at a woman as if waiting for her to break off from her friends - but it's not like that. He's not a creep, he's just mesmerized by her beauty. An M-rated meeting AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,929 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 14 - Published: 6/25/2022 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cruel Summer by Garrae reviews
If he wasn't going to be around, what did anything matter? Justice. Justice for the victim, justice for their families, justice and closure. Justice mattered: being the best cop she could be to deliver that justice. Whatever toll that took. Whatever price she paid. Post Castle leaving, s2. Summer Ficathon 2021
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 86,420 - Reviews: 820 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 9/30/2021 - Published: 8/5/2021 - Rick C., Kate B., Roy M. - Complete
A Fractured Heart by greygoose70 reviews
He watched them as they walked away his arm around her shoulder her arm low around his back. That's when he felt it, the blow that fractured his heart. DISCLAIMER: Own nothing connected to the show. AN: Oneshot, Complete. Rated "M" for the ending.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,845 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 20 - Published: 6/10/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Dime and Three Nickels by greygoose70 reviews
Kate is staring at the picture of the nameless victim. She was found without a wallet, no ID, no phone just these three coins, one dime and three nickels. DISCLAIMER: I own nothing. CAUTION: Some "M" Rated sections. AN: 10 Chapters - wait for them
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,135 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 17 - Published: 6/2/2021 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
Cheek to Cheek by Kate Christie reviews
When Kate Beckett, no-nonsense professional ballroom dancer, takes on bestselling novelist and renowned playboy Richard Castle as her partner for the third season of Dancing with the Stars, will the sparks that fly light up the dance floor, or send their chances for the trophy up in flames?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 62,294 - Reviews: 940 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 733 - Updated: 4/19/2021 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
American Crime Stories by Writer Alexander reviews
She had lied to him. For months. The more he thought about it, the faster the hurt faded away. It was replaced by anger. No, not anger, pure and unchecked fury. The story starts during "Forty-seven" and will go from there. This won't be Caskett!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 138,613 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 172 - Updated: 4/7/2021 - Published: 4/7/2017 - [Rick C., J. Shaw] - Complete
Second Chance by imdoingthiswhy reviews
Season 2 finale AU. Lanie sees the disaster happening as Castle leaves with Gina. She talks to Beckett, then goes behind Beckett's back to stage an intervention. Life, love, cases, crises, etc. follow.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 207 - Words: 973,814 - Reviews: 3267 - Favs: 423 - Follows: 558 - Updated: 12/8/2020 - Published: 8/20/2016 - Complete
I'll Be Watching You by Roadrunnerz reviews
Kate Beckett struggles with her demons after the Sniper case and, because of it, she's re-assigned to protect celebrity writer, Richard Castle, whose life is threatened by a dangerous stalker. AU-meeting fic set during season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 149,799 - Reviews: 942 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 294 - Updated: 11/15/2020 - Published: 3/23/2020 - Complete
Butt Dial by Netsrik1 reviews
AU of 'The Limey' Castle overhears Lanie when she butt dials him while talking to Kate in her apartment. How will he take the fact that Kate is 'crazy about him' even though she lied to him?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 53,593 - Reviews: 337 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 8/22/2020 - Published: 5/30/2020 - Complete
Commando by ipreferwestside reviews
He doesn't notice that she comes back in, doesn't realize that the stall isn't locked, that the door has swung halfway open, that he groans her name out loud. A 3x14, Lucky Stiff AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,823 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 34 - Published: 8/22/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dear Diary by Garrae reviews
"'Dear Diary. I'm so tired. There's so much to learn as a detective, and I'm still bailing Dad out. I told him last night was the last time, and I really meant it. I keep going back to the file but I can't see anything more. I'm missing something, I know I am.' A chill ran down Castle's spine. He frantically turned pages to the next entry." Pre-series AU meeting. CastleFicathon2020
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 85,793 - Reviews: 825 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 7/21/2020 - Published: 5/26/2020 - Complete
Please Tell Me by WRTRD reviews
Six weeks after Beckett is shot at Montgomery's funeral, Castle gets a shocking call. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,894 - Reviews: 465 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 6/25/2020 - Published: 5/13/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
With A Twist by Dmarx reviews
A collection of unrelated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #25: What if… Castle and Beckett hooked up at Ryan & Jenny's wedding?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 79,002 - Reviews: 1218 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 387 - Updated: 6/22/2020 - Published: 4/4/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Did You Hear That? by WRTRD reviews
Set during 5 x13, 'Recoil," after Beckett saves Senator Bracken from a car bomb. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 33,513 - Reviews: 545 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 4/27/2020 - Published: 11/7/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alone Together by EllaNight reviews
Set early season 5: Pandemic AU where Caskett are not quarantined together. "She hasn't seen him in a week. He's been quarantined at the loft with Martha and Alexis. God, how she wishes she could have gone over there tonight." Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,182 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 21 - Published: 4/20/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
With A Twist: M-Rated Scenes by Dmarx reviews
A collection of M-rated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #2: What if… the case from Time of Our Lives took place between 4x21 and 4x22, and Kate was the one who ended up in an alternate universe?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,978 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 4/13/2020 - Published: 3/18/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
Is Two a Crowd? by Hulihana reviews
The first time it happened was an unexpected accident. What about the second? Beckett is living at the loft after the explosion and subsequent fire in her apartment. Will they grow closer together during this time or will they learn that one's company and two's a crowd?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,933 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 3/10/2020 - Published: 5/3/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
The Right Time by Roadrunnerz reviews
After her conversation with Lanie, Beckett decides that maybe her friend is right. She's waited too long and it's time to tell Castle exactly how she feels. Set at the start of The Limey. A one-shot ficlet.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,934 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 24 - Published: 2/17/2020 - Complete
Nightlife by faithsette reviews
"She thinks he's just watching all of the girls, but then he's still staring at her when she looks again a few minutes later. He's not watching all the girls, he's watching her." AU. Kate's a stripper, Rick meets her at a bachelor party. Prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 16 - Words: 63,856 - Reviews: 629 - Favs: 240 - Follows: 593 - Updated: 1/18/2020 - Published: 3/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solace (Hypotheticals Series—Pre-Show) by JohnQKole reviews
Pre-Series installment of "Hypotheticals." A recently divorced author meets a gorgeous Stanford pre-Law student at a book signing in late 1998. The pair meet again nearly a year later when she's recovering from a tragedy and he's acclimating to life as a single father. Both are struggling more than they let on. A pre-series exploration of characters/love/friendship/romance.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 122,375 - Reviews: 393 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 12/11/2019 - Published: 5/2/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
Strange Magic by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle touches an amulet and acquires a...unique...magical power. AU during "Poof! You're Dead" Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,510 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 83 - Updated: 12/11/2019 - Published: 12/7/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
After A Deadly Affair by ucsbdad reviews
An AU story set after A Deadly Game. COMPLETE!
Castle - Rated: K - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 1059 - Words: 1,611,176 - Reviews: 6804 - Favs: 212 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 12/1/2019 - Published: 12/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Javier E. - Complete
Cerulean by Garrae reviews
"A small blue dot in her vision. But it was the wrong blue. It wasn't her blue. She wanted her blue. But it wasn't there." Fluff in three chapters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,299 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 11/14/2019 - Published: 11/10/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B. - Complete
Undefined by caffinate-me reviews
When Detective Rick Rodgers moved back to New York from LA to take a job at the NYPD's 12th Precinct, the one thing he expected less than being haunted by his predecessor's cases, was to be living with her ghost. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,574 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 150 - Updated: 11/11/2019 - Published: 5/19/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
Almost Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"He cares about you, Kate. You may not see it, may not have been ready to before all of this, but he does." An AU twist to 2x18, Boom!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 48,222 - Reviews: 911 - Favs: 378 - Follows: 333 - Updated: 9/27/2019 - Published: 8/19/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
This is Goodbye by greygoose70 reviews
"So what did you want to say, Castle," she asked impatience clearly in her voice. "Just this," he replied looking self assured. "I love you Katherine Beckett...and goodbye. He then turned, got on the elevator and was gone. A Season 2 A/U story. Disclaimer: Don't own them but thank you AWM for creating them.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,372 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/17/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Redemption-Book 1: Re-Emergence by evitascarlett reviews
No one told Johanna that picking up the pieces and moving on would be easy…but they never said it would be this hard either. A sequel to Apologize; dealing with the fallout and aftermath of Bracken's arrest as the family tries to heal and move on. Warning: This is a Johanna centric story. Cover art by LordofKavaka
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 32 - Words: 571,878 - Reviews: 446 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 8/27/2019 - Published: 1/20/2017 - [Jim B., Johanna B.] Kate B.
Start Me Up by Garrae reviews
He'd been pretty close to celibate for months...which had left him here, a hundred miles and more north of the city, God alone knew where, on a bike he could just about ride with a temper he could just about control and absolutely no idea where to go or what to do next. AU, Pre-series, 2-shot #CastlePornado2019
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,051 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 8/13/2019 - Published: 8/11/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two of Us by silentshutters reviews
This is the M rated accompaniment to 'One of Us' I will indicate in the notes and story where each chapter fits with the parent story. WARNING – M rated includes sexual content. If it is not your thing please don't continue reading. Updated for #CastlePornado2019
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,357 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 8/11/2019 - Published: 2/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Ink Stained Pages by InkyCoffee reviews
Just a place to store my Tumblr ficlets, ranging wildly in rating, style, genre, and quality - everything from fluff to nude skydiving. Several chapters are pure Crack!fic. Read at your own risk.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 9,735 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 8/10/2019 - Published: 1/2/2016 - Complete
Blank Page by GeekMom reviews
What would you do if you went to sleep knowing your family, your fiancée, your life and yourself, but woke to strangers? When you strip away everything that you know, what is left? A Season 7 A/U set several weeks after Driven. As always, Andrew Marlowe's characters are unforgettable. A 2016 Castle Summer Hiatus Ficathon story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 64,432 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 8/6/2019 - Published: 6/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., C. Burke
Healing open wounds by beginnerwriter16 reviews
Castle has a secret and Beckett and Castle are about to go undercover as a married couple. However, Castle has a secret. Season 3. Rated T for now
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,809 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 7/24/2019 - Published: 11/18/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
A Matrimonial Accord by skygirl55 reviews
A long lost relative, a curiously worded will, and an expansion of their partnership agreement lead Castle and Beckett down a path neither of them could have ever imagined. Caskett. Set mid-Season 3.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 73,834 - Reviews: 977 - Favs: 265 - Follows: 327 - Updated: 7/20/2019 - Published: 5/11/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
A Life to Remember by LorelaiGilmore82 reviews
A sequel to A Night to Forget
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 34 - Words: 91,447 - Reviews: 801 - Favs: 394 - Follows: 593 - Updated: 7/14/2019 - Published: 4/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fool Me Again by JohnQKole reviews
One-shot that starts at the party at the conclusion of Season Two's Vampire Weekend. Beckett isn't done getting her revenge. Just some light, smutty fun.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,839 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 19 - Published: 7/8/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Accidentally in Love by bingblot reviews
Why not talk to him? It wouldn't matter what he thought of her, if he pitied her, because she never expected to see him again. But then she did. A pre-series meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 51 - Words: 296,970 - Reviews: 1354 - Favs: 438 - Follows: 508 - Updated: 7/3/2019 - Published: 5/23/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Tracks in the Sand by Swordwriter reviews
An AU retelling of Deadly Game. Beckett's treatment of Castle goes too far. He leaves the precinct for good. No pathetic need of Gina or tail between his legs return in the fall. It will be a major shock to Beckett and her crew when she finds out who Richard Rodgers really is. Caskett is not a foregone conclusion in this one.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,963 - Reviews: 472 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 6/30/2019 - Published: 10/12/2016
Because There Was by ShutUpAndPull reviews
An AU entry for Castle Ficathon 2019: Because there was Season 3. Because there was Royce. And a letter. And a motorcycle. And there isn't always more time. Because there was love.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 27,297 - Reviews: 234 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 6/8/2019 - Published: 5/6/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Roy M. - Complete
Can't Go Home Again by PossumSoul reviews
(4x01 AU) "You don't remember... the gunshot?" Rick says, letting cowardice guide him as it always does with her. "No, I remember I was giving the speech and everything just went black." What if she was being honest and really didn't remember her shooting? [COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 88,670 - Reviews: 743 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 5/15/2019 - Published: 3/27/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Shattered Lies by CheerfulChemist reviews
This is an AU story that begins during "Food to Die For." Castle finds something wrong with the way Perlmutter says that Wolf died. When Beckett checks out his suspicions, it leads to a much bigger plot. And there is Maddy Queller and Kate's growing uncertainty about Demming. Cover image by @Artifex Prime.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 54 - Words: 70,779 - Reviews: 570 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 5/8/2019 - Published: 3/16/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., T. Demming - Complete
Consequences (Hypotheticals Series--Season 2) by JohnQKole reviews
Post Season 2. Beckett goes on vacation while Castle is writing in the Hamptons. Circumstances cross their paths and they end up spending some of that time together.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 85,913 - Reviews: 288 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 202 - Updated: 4/29/2019 - Published: 2/22/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Where's My Love by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's never known a laugh more beautiful than the one that belonged to her. He'd never forget it either.' One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,324 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 46 - Published: 4/26/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Before the world fell at our feet by liviafan1 reviews
On the brink of divorce nearly two years following the events of 8x01, Beckett uproots her life in New York to move to Los Angeles, where Castle lives now, to try to repair what she broke. Season 8 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,478 - Reviews: 682 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 512 - Updated: 4/6/2019 - Published: 2/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
Running on Fumes by WRTRD reviews
Furious at Castle for showing evidence to an outsider–a flight attendant–and hurt by his dismissal of her, Beckett decides to take action. But so does he. AU set immediately after 4x20, "The Limey." Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 27,444 - Reviews: 604 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 4/6/2019 - Published: 1/5/2019 - Complete
Reach Behind by PossumSoul reviews
(Post 47 Seconds) She knows she made a mistake, one that she was hoping would fix itself over time. But her first case comes back to haunt her and she's up against too much to go it alone. She needs him back. {COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE}
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 81,242 - Reviews: 681 - Favs: 186 - Follows: 279 - Updated: 3/25/2019 - Published: 7/5/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Stay in Touch by CheerfulChemist reviews
This is an AU story. When Kate brings her book to be signed by Castle after her mother is killed, he is curious about the grieving girl. He invites her for coffee, and they become penpals until... The cover art is by @Artifex Prime
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 64 - Words: 84,300 - Reviews: 667 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 3/15/2019 - Published: 1/11/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Be Okay by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett had almost given up hope on seeing her fiance again-almost. But now he was back, and that was wonderful, but things were also complicated for them and for their family. Caskett S7 AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 34,227 - Reviews: 405 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 2/19/2019 - Published: 1/19/2019 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Slow Burn by Liv Wilder reviews
Nothing else exists in this world after Kate Beckett utters the words, "Castle, if we were getting married " with that open, adult look in her eye. AU set during 4x11: "Til Death Do Us Part"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 22 - Words: 66,211 - Reviews: 1485 - Favs: 337 - Follows: 510 - Updated: 2/18/2019 - Published: 5/2/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Hypotheticals by JohnQKole reviews
My collection of Non-Canon Caskett stories. Each story features a what-if scenario about this pairing and different times their relationship could have taken a turn toward the romantic. 2 Complete Stories: "Flowers for your Confusion" &"The Conspiracy." Began posting new seasons as separate stories marked as part of the series.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 59,036 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 2/17/2019 - Published: 10/24/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
The Friend Zone by Neuship reviews
Season 3. Haunted by the kiss in Knockdown, Castle is tired of being stuck in the friend zone. Is it possible for him to find a happy ending with Kate? Story goes AU from Knockdown. Josh makes a brief appearance, but this is all about Rick and Kate. Rated M for a reason. Mild angst in later chapters but I believe in happy endings.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 28 - Words: 55,656 - Reviews: 344 - Favs: 251 - Follows: 472 - Updated: 2/10/2019 - Published: 1/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P., Jim B.
One Of Us by silentshutters reviews
What happens when Gates finds out about Beckett and Castle's relationship? How does Castle prove his worth to the Captain? Will he be able to stay at the 12th Precinct or will the partnership be broken? Starting sometime in mid Season 5 - pretty much fully AU from then on.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 85 - Words: 644,708 - Reviews: 1228 - Favs: 440 - Follows: 689 - Updated: 1/30/2019 - Published: 1/21/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Promise of a Promise by ShutUpAndPull reviews
An entry for the Castle Ficathon Winter 2018: Kate accepted the task force job in D.C. and she and Rick haven't spoken since, but when he becomes the victim of a violent attack and she rushes to the city in its aftermath, will it pave the road back to one another? (Hint: Yes)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 17,606 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 172 - Updated: 1/7/2019 - Published: 12/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Oops! by WRTRD reviews
A/U just before "After the Storm." Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,358 - Reviews: 420 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 12/30/2018 - Published: 11/7/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Near Light by bravevulnerability reviews
"All I want this Christmas is just to be here, to remember. But if I can't do that… I want to make new memories, build new traditions to go with the old." An AU that takes place immediately after the events of 3x24, Knockout. Set during the Christmas season.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,256 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 293 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 12/24/2018 - Published: 12/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Making Merry by acertainzest reviews
It's Christmas in the future and Beckett has lost her inhibitions. But not in the way you think. ;) A Christmas Crackfic for your enjoyment. Put down all food and drink before reading.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,981 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 21 - Published: 12/24/2018 - Complete
Role-play by sweetytweety8 reviews
Castle and Beckett play a game by their choice, each one taking turns every Saturday night. This is pure smut.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,387 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 12/7/2018 - Published: 10/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
Dropped Call by castlefan6 reviews
Castle missed his going away party because something unexpected came up and the Castle/Gina/Hamptons thing didn't happen etc. Castle assumes Beckett is with Demming and goes off the grid for several months. Would our favorite couple ever reconnect? From a prompt from Kato769.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 43,686 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 11/28/2018 - Published: 10/26/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Happy Now by skygirl55 reviews
The disappearance of Richard Castle rocked Kate Beckett's world—and his return just might do the same. Semi-AU Season 3. Post 3XK.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,843 - Reviews: 157 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 11/19/2018 - Published: 11/16/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Mr Right by Swordwriter reviews
After the dirty bomb/freezer incidents and kate choosing Josh Castle has had enough and walks away from her and the precinct. After being out of the city for two months he returns and ends up on the TV show Mr.Right, a match making show. In the intirem Kate breaks up with Josh and realizes what she lost. Learning of the show and Castle's involvement, she fears she may lose him.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 66,078 - Reviews: 566 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 11/19/2018 - Published: 3/6/2015
Strangers by Garrae reviews
"Beckett took a look at him. He was faintly familiar. Neurons started to twang in the back of her head. Her voice was calm and very cool. Her brain had just exploded. This was Richard Castle. Richard-freaking-Castle, right there next to her. He was top of her Freebie Five list. And she liked the books. Loved the books. And she was single." AU meeting, pre-series. 3 shot. Pornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,886 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 11/18/2018 - Published: 11/13/2018 - Complete
The beginning of the end by Lololova reviews
Prompt: KittyKat3715 (wattpad) said: "Hey, can you make a prompt from the song Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) by Katy Perry please?" (Started out as this but might've taken another turn, also my contribution to this weekend's Castle Pornado!)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,066 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 14 - Published: 11/18/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
There's Always A Story: Under The Covers by Lord of Kavaka reviews
M-Rated Companion to There's Always A Story. A collection of unrelated M-Rated one shots, ficlets, and/or drabbles. I'm open to prompts.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,737 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 11/16/2018 - Published: 1/27/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Just Like Fiction by mysterymuse reviews
When Kate Beckett sublets a new apartment, the last thing she expects is to meet Richard Castle's spirit. Based on the film "Just Like Heaven."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,127 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 244 - Updated: 11/13/2018 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Company by Trinity Everett reviews
A chance encounter in the park has the potential to turn Kate Beckett's life upside down. Caskett AU. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 35,877 - Reviews: 776 - Favs: 260 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 11/12/2018 - Published: 5/9/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Freefall by Roadrunnerz reviews
Castle and Beckett are trapped in an elevator together right after the end of "The Limey". Three chapter ficlet.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,964 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 146 - Updated: 11/4/2018 - Published: 10/29/2018 - Complete
The Guardian by Oneturtledove reviews
They were supposed to be a family. No one knew it would happen without him.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,882 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 10/14/2018 - Published: 8/5/2018
Twenty Questions Sequel by Lololova reviews
Since a lot of you guys asked for it, here's a small three part sequel to my previous one shot "Twenty Questions" where you'll be able to read what happened after that night locked in the wine cellar. Second part will be M-rated while the third part is slightly rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,585 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 9/28/2018 - Published: 9/26/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On Hold by castlefan6 reviews
This is my AU version of events as the end of Season 2 was played out. Kate takes the initiative to tell Castle what she wants, is she too late? NO Doctor MB, but some old characters, owned by both Marlowe and me will pay a visit in this story. Picks up immediately before "See you in the fall?" This one's for Kate, you asked, I delivered. SW requested dedicated to Kate !
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,721 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 9/26/2018 - Published: 9/20/2018 - Complete
Dress by EllaNight reviews
"Only bought this dress so you could take it off." 4x20 AU in which Castle goes undercover with Beckett in The Limey and she wears the black dress for him.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,189 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 52 - Published: 9/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Twenty questions by Lololova reviews
Prompt found on tumblr: AU: Castle and Beckett are both miserable at a party and somehow get locked in a room or out on a balcony. My idea (the tumblr acc's, unfortunately I can't remember the name sorry!): they could play 20 questions.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,954 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 20 - Published: 9/8/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Down for the Count by castlefan6 reviews
This is my AU version of events immediately following the end scene of Countdown/Kate in the arms of Josh watching Castle walk away after several near-death experiences and a profession of Love. This story is dedicated to Norman, hope it is close to what you wanted my friend. TONS of Angst, NOTE AU! RC will be with other women, KB will be will other guys Ending is ?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 50,943 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 9/8/2018 - Published: 8/29/2018 - Complete
Run to Me by Caskettlove77 reviews
His heart is broken and he feels so rejected, but he couldn't have just imagined everything they had, the connection they have. "Talk to me. Kate, I was just, just trying to keep you safe." -She runs, it's what she does. What happens if she runs this time? What about everything they have been working towards? What about partners? What about being more?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,137 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 160 - Updated: 9/4/2018 - Published: 6/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Contortions by Garrae reviews
"Getting dressed. Now there was her current problem." Beckett has an unexpected issue when getting ready for a definitely-not-a-date. Definitely. Three shot fluff, set some time after Vampire Weekend, 2.06.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,865 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 9/2/2018 - Published: 8/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Falling Down Two by WRTRD reviews
A follow-up to "Falling Down," which picks up the morning after that story ended and will finish seven and a half months later. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 27,765 - Reviews: 333 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 8/19/2018 - Published: 7/10/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Calesent by Lololova reviews
Prompt: Takes place after the session Beckett has with dr. Burke in 4x21. Calescent Adjective 1. growing warm; increasing in heat
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,826 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 18 - Published: 8/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All Over Again by Garrae reviews
"You're still here. I thought… I said I'd call you." Her words hurt him; pierced his carapace of calm. "Yeah. But it sounded like you wouldn't," he said bluntly. "So before I go, answer me just one thing. How much do you really remember?" AU, after Beckett was shot in s3. #Castleficathon2018
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 74,468 - Reviews: 1017 - Favs: 208 - Follows: 295 - Updated: 8/12/2018 - Published: 6/24/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., OC - Complete
Brittle by Perspex13 reviews
Beckett's life is turned upside down when her wayward partner turns up again. An AU story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 6 - Words: 25,473 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 8/6/2018 - Published: 7/24/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
This Changes Everything by FebWriter reviews
Post 8x22. When Kate and Rick are shot in their own home, it's only the beginning of a journey that changes everything, not just for them, but for their friends and loved ones. New paths open up, while the bonds of love and friendship only grow stronger. The future is everyone's to decide.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 117 - Words: 465,902 - Reviews: 1589 - Favs: 316 - Follows: 429 - Updated: 8/5/2018 - Published: 7/11/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Game of seduction by sweetytweety8 reviews
Rick asks Kate to go over his place in order to read a certain scene from his upcoming book "Naked Heat". But what starts as an innocent invitation turns into a playful game of seduction. Castle and Beckett start teasing and torturing each other, playing a dangerous game of seduction. What will happen and who will win the game? Read and find out.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,233 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 8/3/2018 - Published: 5/25/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Night In by KateMB reviews
A fun naked night for Castle and Beckett in their bed. No plot, but a little bit of roleplay. Posted on National Orgasm Day.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,317 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 20 - Published: 8/1/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Love Begins Again by thekingdaddy reviews
Castle gets disturbing news while Kate is at her dads cabin recuperating. He decides a change is in order for his life. How will Kate cope with this news. Can Caskett even happen? We will have to wait and see, but I don't think Beckson or Davidett has a ring to it. Do you?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 74,650 - Reviews: 532 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 549 - Updated: 7/20/2018 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., OC
Confessions by Dmarx reviews
He put together a fundraiser in honor of her mother because he loves her, and she's been working so hard in therapy to get to the point where she can wholly love him back. She's not quite sure she's ready to say the words, but she knows she's ready to show him. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,511 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 45 - Published: 7/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What Came of Chance by ShutUpAndPull reviews
An entry for Castle Ficathon 2018: In this AU, you will meet Kate Beckett, a woman who long ago moved back to her small hometown to help care for her father, and you will meet Rick Castle, a famed mystery author at the lowest point in his career, and thanks to one arbitrary decision, they meet one another. Love ensues.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 71,854 - Reviews: 359 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 7/10/2018 - Published: 5/8/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P., Jim B. - Complete
Sideways by coyotepup4 reviews
AU: Lt. Rick Castle heads a NY State Police unit that uses information, technology, deception and misdirection to get criminals to unwittingly destroy themselves. His friend, Captain Roy Montgomery, NYPD, asks for his help to save a young female cop from a man so powerful he isn't just above the law, he makes the law. He can only be stopped by going at him Rick's way, Sideways.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 81 - Words: 486,155 - Reviews: 711 - Favs: 306 - Follows: 437 - Updated: 7/3/2018 - Published: 7/4/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Roy M., Alexis C.
Falling Down by WRTRD reviews
AU set in the summer after S4. Castle and Beckett have left the precinct, but not together. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 83,893 - Reviews: 1743 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 336 - Updated: 7/2/2018 - Published: 1/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Looking for Love by skygirl55 reviews
"For the first time ever Looking for Love will feature a celebrity bachelor…author Richard Castle!" Caskett AU #castleficathon2018 entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 34,684 - Reviews: 447 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 6/21/2018 - Published: 5/12/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
I Can't Wait To Go Home by NotYetLostFaith reviews
The team haven't seen each other in years, after a massive trauma tore them all apart. As they gather once more, brought together for the memorial, they can't help but remember the terrible events that brought them all there.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 26,758 - Reviews: 268 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 6/17/2018 - Published: 2/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
Moments Passed by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been five years and she's undoing him in five minutes.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 69,449 - Reviews: 889 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 346 - Updated: 6/13/2018 - Published: 4/30/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Gone by Roadrunnerz reviews
While following a lead in a gruesome homicide case, Captain Kate Beckett disappears and is eventually presumed dead. Six years later she's found, barely alive, in a cabin in the woods, only to return to a world she no longer recognizes. An Absentia-inspired Castle fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Angst - Chapters: 38 - Words: 114,690 - Reviews: 966 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 341 - Updated: 5/14/2018 - Published: 9/17/2017 - Complete
No Filter by EllaNight reviews
"She gapes at him, utterly shocked and unbelieving. She must be dreaming. That's the only explanation for this because there is no way Dr. Burke just outright told her to have sex with Castle." Episode insert for 4x21 in which Beckett accidentally tells Burke what she really wants to do with Castle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,672 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 35 - Published: 5/6/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bring Yourself Back by Trinity Everett reviews
Following Castle's second run-in with Slaughter, Beckett pays her husband a visit at the PI office, and stays a little longer than she expects. Post-8x06. Posted for the Castle Pornado (aka Sexo de Mayo). Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,945 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 36 - Published: 5/5/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Hamptons Lust by KateMB reviews
My first published AU. Read the author's note to see where this came from. Basically, Caskett meet on a Hamptons beach, and the sparks fly. Not much more to it.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,052 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 5/5/2018 - Published: 3/6/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Nascent Exposure by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Richard Castle accidentally stumbles into something amazing during while Detective Kate Beckett is staying at his Loft after her apartment went boom. For CastlePornado. Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,237 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 43 - Published: 5/5/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Chasm by PossumSoul reviews
I don't know what happened. I don't even know how. One minute, I'm in the best relationship of my life and the next... I feel as if I'm on the verge of losing him altogether. All over this Erica Vaughn. (Role reversal of 5x22 and AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,904 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 4/28/2018 - Published: 4/10/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
What Happened One Night by bingblot reviews
"She should have gotten drunk and crawled into his lap ages ago. What had she been thinking? She would just have to make up for it now." A smutty AU post-ep for "The Limey."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,149 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 4/17/2018 - Published: 4/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Under New Management by Perspex13 reviews
Beckett returns to the precinct to find that things have changed more than expected. Set early in Season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 31 - Words: 134,392 - Reviews: 982 - Favs: 190 - Follows: 292 - Updated: 4/10/2018 - Published: 1/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
I Found by bravevulnerability reviews
Inspired by the prompt: "Beckett gets to know Castle while he's married to Gina." Pre series AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,805 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 214 - Updated: 4/9/2018 - Published: 4/3/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Reaching by PossumSoul reviews
(S3 AU) "Brattleboro, Vermont?" Beckett asks. "Yes, ma'am. I'm calling because you're listed as the emergency contact for a Richard Castle. I'm afraid we have some bad news." *COMPLETE*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 24 - Words: 77,783 - Reviews: 825 - Favs: 298 - Follows: 342 - Updated: 4/4/2018 - Published: 3/4/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Finding Her Hero by CheerfulChemist reviews
This is an AU story that takes place right after Castle beats Lockwood's face in, in Knockdown. Kate decides to stay with Castle until he can use his hand again.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 23 - Words: 31,310 - Reviews: 275 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 3/30/2018 - Published: 3/8/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tightrope by EllaNight reviews
Countdown (3x17) AU from when Castle defuses the bomb. "She isn't thinking when she lets her feet carry her across the small distance separating them; she just acts on pure, raw instinct, wrapping her arms around his neck once more, only this time she pulls him down and captures his lips with hers."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,020 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 247 - Updated: 3/19/2018 - Published: 3/5/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Book Was Not For Sale by Garrae reviews
He only needs to keep seeing her. To listen to her stories. He doesn't need to tell her about his missing book, because if he can only hear her brisk, uptown tones then the story is going to be there. He only needs to keep her near. AU, shortly before 1.1
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 52,364 - Reviews: 792 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 227 - Updated: 3/18/2018 - Published: 2/11/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
With Lying Eyes by PossumSoul reviews
A dark, deeply buried secret from Castle's past resurfaces just as a case involving someone close to her puts him at odds with Beckett. (Set late Season 3)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 48,399 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 3/3/2018 - Published: 9/2/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
A Whole New Light by PossumSoul reviews
She jumped in, ready never to look back. She just lost everything she's supposed to care about, but she only cares about her partner. And now, she's ready for the relationship she's truly wanted. (Immediately post-Always AU) *COMPLETE*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 47,867 - Reviews: 192 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 226 - Updated: 2/27/2018 - Published: 11/2/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Forgetting by Caskett1960 reviews
Post 8x07 'The Last Seduction.' The story will start in canon for that episode, but will move into AU territory after Kate receives the mysterious text from Vikram. Kate vanishes the morning after she and Castle celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Where has she gone and why? I want to thank Angie (at dtrekker) for the fantastic cover art. Contains spoilers for Season 8.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 44 - Words: 212,422 - Reviews: 818 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 2/22/2018 - Published: 9/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - 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: 531 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 533 - Updated: 1/20/2018 - Published: 8/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When Darkness Turns to Light by Dmarx reviews
"Let me get this straight," Lanie recaps. "You're on a date with someone else because you assume Kate doesn't have feelings for you, but you don't actually know that for sure?" Takes place anytime between The Limey and Undead Again. Two-shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 1/18/2018 - Published: 1/16/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
Coming Home by ucsbdad reviews
A short AU story set at the end of what would have been the canon season one. COMPLETE!
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,137 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 1/17/2018 - Published: 1/15/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Lanie P. - Complete
Building Walls by EllaNight reviews
She's glad she could help out Alexis, reassure her that the school dance won't be so bad even though her dad is attending as a chaperone. But she's just made a promise she's not entirely sure she knows how to keep. How on Earth is she going to distract Richard Castle? AU where Kate is Alexis' teacher.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 68,038 - Reviews: 611 - Favs: 260 - Follows: 385 - Updated: 1/16/2018 - Published: 8/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
To Have and To Be by ShutUpAndPull reviews
A Castle Ficathon Winter 2017 entry. I borrowed most of the bones of this piece from a prompt (too lengthy to include here), with thanks: Set following events of late season 4, Kate and Rick are no longer partners. In fact, Kate hasn't heard from him in months, but that doesn't mean she's ready to let go…if his heart is still open to her, that is.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 30,340 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 1/2/2018 - Published: 12/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Javier E. - Complete
New Year's Day by bravevulnerability reviews
"I'm supposed to be with you. And you're supposed to be with me, no matter what world we're in. So when you find me, don't let me go." Sequel to 'Change in Realities'. Two shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,530 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 12/31/2017 - Published: 12/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Escort by Lololova reviews
Kate Beckett or, as you might know her, Nikki Heat has been in the business since she was sixteen years old. And everything was fine, or at least so she thought it was, until she met him. He wasn't like the others, he didn't understand it was a job. Because it WAS. A. JOB. It was HER job. Her job to satisfy his, and others', needs. But what does one do when the job turns into more?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 36,676 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 12/25/2017 - Published: 9/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Holiday by Aalon reviews
The third tale in 'The Wonder' AU, this story picks up four months after the conclusion of 'Hunt the Hunter', rejoining Kate Beckett, circa Season 6. Estranged from Richard Castle, the former detective/federal agent is on a different path that ultimately will bring her full circle with the writer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 60,486 - Reviews: 230 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 5/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Spirit by bravevulnerability reviews
A series of Christmas themed one shots, each a glimpse into a minimum of ten previously written stories.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 47,739 - Reviews: 438 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Change in Realities by bravevulnerability reviews
"Someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile." An AU story set after the events of 2x24, 'A Deadly Game', for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,437 - Reviews: 324 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Holding On Tonight by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Kate Beckett just finished her first day as Captain of the Twelfth Precinct. Yet she didn't want to go home to an empty apartment. Her life was a lonely one. And she felt like celebrating this milestone in her career with the NYPD. But the last thing she expected was to run into Richard Castle. Caskett. Set in an alternate Season 8. Rated T. COMPLETE. For CastleFicathonWinter2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,691 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 12/21/2017 - Published: 12/1/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Anything could happen by Pegship reviews
Goes off canon after 8x02. When Rick lands in the hospital after a traffic accident, he reminds Kate that anything can happen. "The best way to keep me safe, Kate, is to keep me close. Back to back, watching each other's six." Even while they're watching, they're racing to solve the puzzle of LokSat and Rick's lost summer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 56,822 - Reviews: 374 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 309 - Updated: 12/21/2017 - Published: 10/7/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Choreographing Christmas by Garrae reviews
Lanie does Christmas like it's going out of fashion (oh, if only!) and invariably, and as inevitably as death and taxes, hauls Beckett along behind her, kicking, screaming and threatening. Beckett does not do Christmas. Ever. She does not do festivity. Castle, on the other hand, does. But not quite like Lanie. Not at all like Lanie, in fact.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,771 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 12/21/2017 - Published: 12/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
Our Serendipitous Paths by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate Beckett wakes in a world where nothing is as she knows it to be. A season 4, AU story. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,992 - Reviews: 726 - Favs: 494 - Follows: 758 - Updated: 12/20/2017 - Published: 2/17/2012 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Johanna B. - Complete
Come Find Me by skygirl55 reviews
If you're searching for forever, I'll be waiting; come find me. Caskett semi-AU canon from Nikki Heat's book release (2x05)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 39,784 - Reviews: 425 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 271 - Updated: 12/9/2017 - Published: 11/4/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
So It Goes by bravevulnerability reviews
'Watching Kate Beckett dancing in a club is nothing short of a religious experience. Witnessing it once isn't enough.' A late season 3 four shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,058 - Reviews: 199 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 11/20/2017 - Published: 11/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ready For It by EllaNight reviews
"Her eyes flash with something he recognizes as more than just anger, her pupils dilate and he can practically see the spark of heat flow through her body. It makes him brave." Season 2 AU in which Kate shows up to the loft after having read page 105. Second entry for the Castle Pornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,518 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 44 - Published: 11/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only Just Begun by acertainzest reviews
For the Nov 2017 Castle Pornado. Shameless irredeemable smut set at the end of the pilot, "Flowers For Your Grave."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,454 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 40 - Published: 11/19/2017 - Complete
See You Now by Lord of Kavaka reviews
He came to her apartment, offered her wine, and now he's not leaving. Tick, Tick, Tick AU. ONESHOT. Rated M. Prequel to SEE YOU and SEE YOU AT THE START. For CastlePornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,110 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 36 - Published: 11/18/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Can't Help Yourself by InkyCoffee reviews
'"Kate?" She had never heard him sound so hesitant. "What's going on? Are you on your way back?" "I'm still here. I'm not done. I can't… Kate, I can't do this." He sounded on the verge of panic.' Castle calls his wife for... assistance. Post Season 8 phone sex. Written for the Pornado, and for Anja. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,521 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 32 - Published: 11/17/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Midnight by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Detective Kate Beckett has found the perfect apartment. However, there's one problem, strange things happen after midnight. A Ghost Love Story. Post-Season 2 AU. Caskett. Castle Halloween Bash 2017 Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 22 - Words: 33,588 - Reviews: 394 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 157 - Updated: 11/15/2017 - Published: 10/15/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Ruins by changinlndscape reviews
What if Cops and Robbers took place after 47 seconds? 2-shot, probably.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,666 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 144 - Updated: 11/7/2017 - Published: 11/3/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
Shadows by Garrae reviews
"I want to forget," she replies, weary sadness dripping through her voice. "I just want to forget. Just tonight." She raises her face to his for the first time. "Kiss me. I'll never see you again after tonight, so kiss me." An AU meeting, for the Hallowe'en Bash 2017.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,024 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 11/1/2017 - Published: 10/30/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rescue Me by skygirl55 reviews
Twelve weeks. All Kate Beckett needed to do was survived twelve weeks as the assistant to the surly, unkind, and downright unpleasant writer. The position was temporary, so she could make it. She had, after all, faced far worse than Richard Castle…or had she? Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,247 - Reviews: 499 - Favs: 222 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 10/31/2017 - Published: 9/16/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Dusk Till Dawn by bravevulnerability reviews
'She doesn't know where she is, only that he isn't here, that amidst all of the pain surging through her veins, she's more acutely aware of the harsh emptiness in the middle of her chest. She can't determine if it's because the bullet shattered her heart, or if it's because he took it with him when he left.' A Castle Halloween Bash 2017 entry. Set post 3x24, 'Knockout'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 9 - Words: 18,231 - Reviews: 390 - Favs: 182 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 10/31/2017 - Published: 10/23/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Keep Quiet by ColieMacKenzie reviews
An undercover op causes Castle and Beckett some unexpected frustration. AU, set early season 5
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,790 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 44 - Published: 10/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
How We Hurt Each Other by skygirl55 reviews
Bringing up both hands Castle scrubbed them across his forehead and asked himself for the millionth time: Why? Why couldn't he just let her go? Caskett Angst post The Limey
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,271 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 41 - Published: 10/23/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
The Hearts wish by dariuscross reviews
Devastated over the death of Kate Beckett, Richard Castle uses a little magic provided by a little lamp to go back in time. Can he change the future and still have the love he holds most dear?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,271 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 25 - Published: 10/10/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Flag on the Play by Garrae reviews
Beckett overhears Castle telling Demming that there's no flag on the play, which comes on top of an unsuccessful stay at the loft and a case which reopens a less-than-pleasant time in her past. AU of the second half of S2. Please see warning inside.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 131,221 - Reviews: 1588 - Favs: 240 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 10/8/2017 - Published: 7/16/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Almost Too Many by ShutUpAndPull reviews
A one-shot set during ep 4x16: "Linchpin" - Rick unexpectedly knocks on Kate's door and he claims it's for a very simple reason, but what comes of it is anything but.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,648 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 29 - Published: 9/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All The Songs Make Sense by Caskett1960 reviews
A collection of unrelated one-shots based on different things throughout eight seasons of Castle and Beckett. Mostly K and T rated, but there will be an occasional M rated chapter. Contains spoilers for all U.S. aired episodes
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 54 - Words: 179,444 - Reviews: 532 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 9/25/2017 - Published: 10/21/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
If You Stay by bravevulnerability reviews
"Castle." His lashes rise, nearly graze hers in their ascent. She's never been this close before and yet, somehow, she still doesn't feel close enough, still wants so much more. "I love you." He looks mesmerized, intoxicated, but so sharp with need. Her thighs squeeze at his hips. "Now take me to bed." Insert for 'If You Wait', set between chapter fourteen and fifteen.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,412 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 57 - Published: 9/24/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Recent Development by ShutUpAndPull reviews
A story in response to the following prompt: S1 - Beckett has to attend a family gathering (wedding, reunion, etc.), something that takes place over a few days. Her distant family's always been bugging her about finding "Mr. Right" so she ends up taking Castle as her boyfriend - cute awkwardness, closeness, feelings ensue.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,056 - Reviews: 180 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 9/5/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Jim B. - Complete
While You Were Out by WRTRD reviews
At the end of Season 2, Castle decided to stop working with Beckett, and misery follows. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,511 - Reviews: 664 - Favs: 174 - Follows: 252 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 8/16/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If You Wait by bravevulnerability reviews
'He isn't sure where she has gone, but it's obvious she wants to be alone. Or at least, without him. Until nearly a month into the summer when his phone chirps with a new message. From Kate Beckett.' Set during the summer after Beckett's shooting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 31,864 - Reviews: 806 - Favs: 416 - Follows: 367 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 8/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Keep Calm and Carry On by chezchuckles reviews
3 word prompt - kate drunk london — ANONYMOUS
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 29,411 - Reviews: 784 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 9/14/2017 - Published: 8/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Back to the Beginning by skygirl55 reviews
Castle would be the first to admit that their deep friendship was unexpected and slightly peculiar given how different their lives were. Then again, perhaps that was why their bond was as strong as it was; those two descriptors perfectly illustrated the circumstances surrounding their initial meeting. Perhaps it was the path they were destined to walk. Caskett FFYG-AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 26,246 - Reviews: 323 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 9/12/2017 - Published: 8/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In From The Cold by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Detective Kate Beckett was shot. She succumbed to her injuries after eight hours on the operating table. She died. At least, that's what her family and friends were told. In truth, she survived and was placed in witness protection. Now, after three years, she returns home. Castle Ficathon 2017 entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 33,056 - Reviews: 417 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 304 - Updated: 9/4/2017 - Published: 8/24/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Leave The Light On by PossumSoul reviews
Post Knockout (3x24) AU- If his feet were faster, if his reaction was quicker that day... much would have been different. An emotional take on if Castle had been just one second faster that day in the cemetery, and had taken that bullet. (COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 77,891 - Reviews: 497 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 9/1/2017 - Published: 7/29/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
The Push by CheerfulChemist reviews
This is my entry to CastleFicathon2017. It is AU and begins during the opening of Rise when Josh shoves Castle. In this version, Castle is injured, changing the trajectory of events. This is independent of my other stories.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 38 - Words: 51,579 - Reviews: 594 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 8/30/2017 - Published: 6/16/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Fear of Falling by skygirl55 reviews
Det Rick Rodgers was handsome, sexy, funny and unquestionably Kate Beckett's favorite among her coworkers. Their two year partnership led to her calling him a friend-more so, if he was interested, but that was the problem: he seemed to be interested in every available female-except her. Caskett AU. For Castle Ficathon 2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,827 - Reviews: 358 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 8/15/2017 - Published: 7/15/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
What You Wanted by jstar1382 reviews
"What may be broken to you is beautiful to me." 4x01 AU: Sometimes you don't have to runaway to find what was meant to be… *2016 Summer Ficathon*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 24,833 - Reviews: 543 - Favs: 258 - Follows: 525 - Updated: 8/15/2017 - Published: 5/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Leave The Light On Deleted Scene by PossumSoul reviews
This is the M rated chapter insert for Leave the Light On that goes between chapter 12 and 13. Coming back from recovery after taking a bullet for her, Beckett finally admits how she truly feels about Castle and takes him back to her apartment for the night. [Complete]
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,292 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 15 - Published: 8/12/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Hiraeth by bravevulnerability reviews
"It's him," her colleague answers and it's the solemn tone of his voice, the grave quality of words that she's heard in only the most dire of circumstances, that confirms it for her before he has to say another word. "It's Castle. They found him. Alive." AU. An entry for the Castle Ficathon 2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 85,353 - Reviews: 1871 - Favs: 471 - Follows: 395 - Updated: 8/9/2017 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I'm Still Here by CassandraMcCord reviews
On the swings during Watershed, Kate ends it. But when Castle gets a call from a DC hospital three months later, Kate Beckett once again turns his world upside down. *Entry for the 2015 Summer Hiatus Ficathon!*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 53,496 - Reviews: 633 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 606 - Updated: 8/3/2017 - Published: 5/20/2015 - Complete
Buying a Lie by PossumSoul reviews
'She's never mentioned the name Richard Castle, and no one's ever asked. She's kept their past as far away from here as she can manage. That burgundy pillow sitting on her bed is about as much as she will allow herself. Some nights, it's all she deserves, others it's all she can get. But most nights, it's all she will allow.' Post Watershed AU (5x24) *COMPLETE*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 43,058 - Reviews: 265 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 7/28/2017 - Published: 7/11/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Focal Point by EllaNight reviews
She doesn't understand what happened between them, why it all went south. And at the touch of a hand it all comes rushing back to her, a wave of heavy emotion hitting her directly in the chest. Her eyes fall shut and she knows she's showing her hand, her heart, but god, she could have sworn they were headed somewhere five months ago. Probable Cause (5x05) AU
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 48,565 - Reviews: 746 - Favs: 252 - Follows: 381 - Updated: 7/27/2017 - Published: 5/8/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sitting in a Tree, Backwards Part III--COMPLETE! by Bren Williams reviews
After proposing to Castle out of the blue in mid-season 3, and a sudden, whirlwind marriage, Kate must finally confront the secret she's kept from Rick for seven years. Very Alternate Universe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 62,463 - Reviews: 428 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 225 - Updated: 7/26/2017 - Published: 9/21/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Courtship of Katherine Beckett by GeekMom reviews
Castle's adventurous and creative courtship of Katherine Beckett. Just like Castle, Andrew Marlowe and his band of cronies have wooed us into playing in his adventure park. Thanks for your inspirational characters and for letting me hang around the sand box. Set during season five.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 146,358 - Reviews: 743 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 256 - Updated: 7/23/2017 - Published: 3/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Naked and Afraid by TwinkleHeart reviews
AU: One man and one woman, both experienced survivalists are taking on the most punishing adventure of their lives. They have no water, no food and no clothes. Their task is to survive on the barren island of Andros in the West Indies for twenty-one days, Naked and Afraid.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 49,454 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 339 - Updated: 7/15/2017 - Published: 6/23/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Only 'Cause You're Lonely by PossumSoul reviews
Post '47 Seconds' AU. *COMPLETE* "If this is how she's going to treat someone she considered to be her partner..." He feels something inside of himself harden at the words that form in his mind, "then that's not the kind of person I want to spend the rest of my life with."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,416 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 7/7/2017 - Published: 6/20/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Saudade by bravevulnerability reviews
'He wants her. He wants her so much, it's naked and gleaming in his gaze, but he thinks he can't have her and she has to fix it.' Set post 4x21, 'Headhunters'. For the #CastlePornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,495 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 53 - Published: 7/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Breath of Life by Lord of Kavaka reviews
The bombing had changed everything. So had witnessing that interrogation. But that's not how it was supposed to go. It was supposed to be different. They were supposed to be different. ONESHOT. 47 Seconds AU. For CastlePornado. Rated: M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,080 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 35 - Published: 7/2/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
One Last Shot by skygirl55 reviews
"Beckett's been kidnapped." "Yeah, and we have to find her." Caskett. AU post-47-Seconds-arc. Entry into Castle Pornado weekend (2 parts; pt 1 is rated T)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,167 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 7/2/2017 - Published: 6/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Good Clean Fun by Meg Moore reviews
Castle & Beckett, trapped in a carwash...enough said. A fun, smutty contribution to the Castle Pornado, set during Beckett's suspension.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,885 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 30 - Published: 7/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Connection in the Past by Pen to Paper Writer reviews
Rick finds an old HAM radio. Thinking it will be a good birthday gift for Kate he gets it and gives it to her. He realizes all too late that his gift will bring unexpected circumstances and terrible events right to his doorstep. After her first time using it, he can't remember anything. Based on the movie Frequency released in 2000.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 20 - Words: 34,353 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 7/2/2017 - Published: 1/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., OC - Complete
Desk Duty by honeyandvodka reviews
A desk duty kind of day. Something for #CastlePornado. Don't look for too much plot. Definitely set before Always. Thanks Lou and Katherine for the read-through.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,097 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 26 - Published: 7/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nothing But The Truth by acertainzest reviews
Some of the ways they got to know each other during Beckett's suspension. Shameless smut for the #CastlePornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,372 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 27 - Published: 7/1/2017 - Complete
The Other Side of Broken by skygirl55 reviews
Busy single mom Kate Beckett doesn't have time for unnecessary distractions, particularly from a certain mystery writer she meets on the subway. Then again, he might just be the exact thing she's been searching for. Caskett AU. Trigger warnings inside.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 47,283 - Reviews: 822 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 7/1/2017 - Published: 5/13/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Haiku by Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x01 "Rise". AU from the bookstore signing scene. One-shot. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,032 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 40 - Published: 6/27/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Other Side of Broken - M Chapter by skygirl55 reviews
Insert for Ch 14 of "The Other Side of Broken"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,597 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 18 - Published: 6/27/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Shades by Garrae reviews
The song says: "The future's so bright I gotta wear shades". Yeah, right. He should be looking at his blindingly bright future – through pitch black shades – and celebrating. He should not be hiding in his study tipping back Scotch. One-shot, after 2.05: When the Bough Breaks.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,499 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 25 - Published: 6/25/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Receiving End by PossumSoul reviews
"I don't know. Somewhere along the line, Castle lost faith in me. He stopped trusting me. He's always been so accepting of me that I... I guess I never considered what would happen when I came back. And now that I am back, I don't know if there's a way I can convince him that what we had was worth fighting for." Post 8x02 (Complete w/ Epilogue)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 57,010 - Reviews: 331 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 257 - Updated: 6/16/2017 - Published: 10/16/2015 - Complete
Secret Love by Caskettlove77 reviews
AU During Headhunters. Drunk Beckett mystifies Castle and calls into question what he thought he knew. Angst first, but romance will prevail.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,063 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 6/16/2017 - Published: 6/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
Richard Castle by djinni14 reviews
Richard Castle is loved by few and hated with a passion unrivaled by others. Broken and hurting, his soul all but destroyed. Kate is hiding just to stay alive until one fateful day. Once upon a time, ... "Now Complete"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 42 - Words: 148,366 - Reviews: 232 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 6/14/2017 - Published: 3/13/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Deadly Game by halcyonwords reviews
The last thing Kate had ever expected was to fall pregnant with Richard Castle's baby while with another man. She also didn't expect to see the father of her baby and the man she had been falling in love with walk away with his ex-wife. Season 2 Finale AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 65,835 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 6/12/2017 - Published: 3/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Time Turner by GoAwayAnna reviews
AU. Beckett has the power to reverse time, and one day she sleeps with Castle to see how it'd be like, reversing time afterwords so he doesn't have any clue about it. Only she becomes pregnant from the encounter. Will she tell him her secret, and let him be in the baby's life? [Tumblr prompt]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 24,369 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 294 - Updated: 6/11/2017 - Published: 6/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Say You Remember by bravevulnerability reviews
"Beckett," Castle calls, dropping his forehead against the door's frame while his arm remains upright, mechanically slamming his fist into the surface of the door. "Why aren't you answering?" Ah, definitely drunk then.' A season 4 AU set between 4x21, 'Headhunters', and 4x22, 'Undead Again'. For AC.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,221 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 209 - Follows: 63 - Published: 6/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
face cards by faithsette reviews
"'If you go in there, you die,' Castle counters, inching closer. His entire body is buzzing. 'You killed his brother, Beckett, what do you think he wants you for? A talk'" A Cops & Robbers AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,973 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/30/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Interview by madreag reviews
This is an AU story set in 2009. Richard Castle is engaged to marry a well-know Public Defender. During a TV interview he offers an opinion which puts him at odds with his friend the Mayor. As a result he agrees to work with the 12th Precinct where he meets their best detective, Kate Beckett and her team. His life quickly becomes, complicated.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 95,662 - Reviews: 382 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 269 - Updated: 5/20/2017 - Published: 9/24/2016 - Complete
Recognizing the Moment by ShutUpAndPull reviews
A follow-up piece to 'Between Here and There,' catching up with Rick and Kate several months after their time in Chicago. They find themselves heading out on a vacation together and what one of them hopes to be much more.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,590 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 5/12/2017 - Published: 5/11/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B. - Complete
Taking Heat by JennaBennett reviews
"Yeah, sure until she steals my boyfriend and kills me in my sleep." Natalie Rhodes is taking method acting a little too seriously for Beckett's liking. Two-shot. AU from partway through 3x11.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,232 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 5/11/2017 - Published: 1/11/2017 - Complete
Trading Heartbeats by bravevulnerability reviews
"Detective Castle, this is Katherine Beckett, famous mystery novelist with 26 bestsellers to date, perhaps 27 soon if this all works out. And your shadow for the foreseeable future." AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 57,509 - Reviews: 1174 - Favs: 413 - Follows: 397 - Updated: 4/28/2017 - Published: 3/13/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Between Here and There by ShutUpAndPull reviews
AU: A Kate and Rick "first meeting" story - What comes of two strangers sharing a train ride between here and there? *please be aware there may be a rating change in the future*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,153 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 4/28/2017 - Published: 4/21/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What Makes You Stronger by skygirl55 reviews
For Detective Kate Beckett, getting to know her barista, Rick, better may end up being more than she bargained for. Caskett AU. Trigger warnings inside.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,592 - Reviews: 426 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 4/27/2017 - Published: 3/26/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
You Must Remember This by WRTRD reviews
In 4x21, "Headhunters," Castle and Beckett are compelled to do something they're loath to. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 18,824 - Reviews: 377 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 221 - Updated: 4/24/2017 - Published: 3/25/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Can't Go Back Now by Oliviet reviews
"She can't stop thinking about it. About him. The feel of his lips pressed against hers as his hands tangled in her hair. The feeling of him pressed against her, taking every ounce of her strength not to roll her hips into his." Season 3 AU where Castle and Beckett get together before she's shot and they spend the summer together at the cabin. Summer Ficathon 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,628 - Reviews: 347 - Favs: 239 - Follows: 558 - Updated: 4/20/2017 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Follow the Orange Brick Road by ucsbdad reviews
Once upon a time, Rick and Kate visited a magical alternate universe...not willingly, of course. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,750 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 4/14/2017 - Published: 4/4/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
Secrets and Betrayals by thekingdaddy reviews
Castle's been betrayed by the most important person in his life. His darkest secret comes to light. Set after 'Food to die for'. Complete AU from that point on. My first published fic so please go easy on me.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 28 - Words: 69,321 - Reviews: 435 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 358 - Updated: 4/10/2017 - Published: 6/3/2015
Every Bit by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may not have every muscle chiseled and sharp, may not meet his own standards, but she adored his body, every inch of him, and she wants him to know.' Post 5x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,569 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 44 - Published: 4/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What's In A Name by Garrae reviews
Forgiveness isn't something you are only granted by others. Forgiveness is something that you also have to grant to yourself. An AU starting about six months earlier than canon did, and in part a Christmas story. Please see warning in Ch1. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 216 - Words: 753,856 - Reviews: 6877 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 300 - Updated: 4/4/2017 - Published: 12/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Anytime, Anywhere by Hulihana reviews
A mostly unrelated collection of one-shots wherein Caskett christen every room of the loft.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,850 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 150 - Updated: 4/3/2017 - Published: 5/19/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
Fall by RedGrayBall reviews
Post-47 Seconds, as usual. No Vegas, no flight attendants. Rated for suicide.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,295 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 17 - Published: 4/3/2017 - Rick C. - Complete
Leap Before You Look by acertainzest reviews
TFLN prompt: "Just calling to thank you for not dying. I love you." An alternate ending for 4x21 "Headhunters."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,276 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 32 - Published: 3/27/2017 - Complete
Now Is by ShutUpAndPull reviews
Because I'm so enamored of their moment at the end of ep. 3x17 ("Countdown"): For Rick, there are things unsaid after their experiences during the case, and faced with those things, Kate makes a decision for her and for them.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,948 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 33 - Published: 3/25/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Josh D. - Complete
The Heart Wants What it Wants by skygirl55 reviews
For Kate Beckett and Richard Castle being together is impossible...or is it? [AU Future World / Companion to "The Illusion of Perfect"] 3 Parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,267 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 3/25/2017 - Published: 3/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nice to Meet You, Caskett by GoAwayAnna reviews
AU Based on Married At First Sight. Kate and Castle get married without ever meeting before. The first couple of chapters probably won't be M, but ones after that might be.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 17 - Words: 27,688 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 408 - Updated: 3/24/2017 - Published: 6/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Jim B.
Bring Her Back by WRTRD reviews
What happens in the ambulance, and the first few days in the hospital, after Beckett is shot at Montgomery's funeral. AU end of S3, beginning of S4. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,794 - Reviews: 489 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 219 - Updated: 3/21/2017 - Published: 3/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Draw Your Swords by bravevulnerability reviews
'She's in the middle of seducing Nigel Wyndham with her words, earning his interest with ease, and he's about to give up that champagne glass he'd been nursing with his prints all over it, when a hand touches her waist, a throat clears. "May I cut in?"' An AU insert for 4x20, 'The Limey'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,720 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 56 - Published: 3/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Redux by skygirl55 reviews
What if Kate was never shot at Montgomery's Funeral? 3x24 & S4 AU
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 14,873 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 3/16/2017 - Published: 3/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Illusion of Perfect by skygirl55 reviews
Despite having completely different backgrounds and life experiences, writer Richard Castle and his detective partner Kate Beckett have always made their professional relationship work, but a dramatic event could finally be the catalyst for more. Caskett semi-AU w futuristic setting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,185 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 3/11/2017 - Published: 2/20/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Heart In Wire by bravevulnerability reviews
'He doesn't truly know what they are – broken up, on a break, straddling the line between the two. All he really knows is that they can't be over.' A series of tumblr prompt fills with the common theme of being a 'post break-up AU'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 33,310 - Reviews: 313 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 3/10/2017 - Published: 3/4/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Overheard by madcrafter72 reviews
Kate overhears something that changes everything. Post The Limey. Written for Castle Fanfic Monday. Cover art by the delightful Angie @dtrekker. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 17,741 - Reviews: 278 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 334 - Updated: 3/8/2017 - Published: 10/17/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Strength at the Broken Places by bingblot reviews
AU episode insert for 4x9 "Kill Shot." Castle finds Beckett having a panic attack.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,942 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 24 - Published: 3/3/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Between by WRTRD reviews
Trouble on the home front, set early in Season 5. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,549 - Reviews: 437 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 3/1/2017 - Published: 1/23/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Missed Reservations by stanaxbanana reviews
Set after 1x01, 'Flowers For Your Grave'. What if Beckett had accepted Castle's offer of dinner? M-rated one shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,963 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 41 - Published: 2/25/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Power of Attorney by Where's Beckett reviews
Kate decides to move forward with her and Rick...but is it too late? Post 4x20
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,862 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 2/25/2017 - Published: 2/8/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Marriage Game by stanaxbanana reviews
Kate Beckett has just woken up after her shooting, but things aren't quite what they're supposed to be. AU from 4x01. Rating may change.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 51,246 - Reviews: 518 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 2/24/2017 - Published: 12/21/2016 - Complete
The Other Side of Pain by ShutUpAndPull reviews
An entry for the #Castle28 writing event (please note that some circumstances and characters have been altered or eliminated): A variation on a moment after Kate's shooting and its resulting effect on Rick and Kate's relationship.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,529 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 2/22/2017 - Published: 2/17/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P., Jim B. - Complete
The Wedding Date by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Her best friend was getting married, and Kate Beckett needed a date. What she got was more than she bargained for. Caskett AU meeting. Based on the movie of the same name. Castle Summer 2016 Ficathon Entry. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 72,467 - Reviews: 831 - Favs: 330 - Follows: 596 - Updated: 2/13/2017 - Published: 5/29/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] W. Sorenson, Madison Q. - Complete
the elevator by smallcoffeecups reviews
What happens when Kate and Rick gets stuck in an elevator? Warning: contains smut.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,911 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 1/26/2017 - Published: 10/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot (WTF) by Flashpoint33 reviews
Season 8 - Beckett has chosen her own personal rabbit hole over Castle once again and she's left their marriage thinking that will protect him from the backlash. Believing he has nothing left to lose, he turns his attention to his own unfinished, shadowy history which could end up being the one story that could separate them forever.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 37,419 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 187 - Updated: 1/23/2017 - Published: 10/10/2015
Exertion by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle narrows his gaze on her, risks a brave step closer. "Beckett, were you really doing yoga when I got here?"' An insert for 4x02, 'Heroes and Villains'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,477 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 55 - Published: 1/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I, Spy by ucsbdad reviews
This is a sequel to Four of a Kind and Alexis's in Wonderland as once again Caskett find themselves going to Alternate Universes. Chapter Twenty. And so it goes. COMPLETE!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 20 - Words: 78,361 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 1/20/2017 - Published: 12/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
Around the Block by WRTRD reviews
Set in the summer between S2 and S3. Castle has broken up with Gina. Suffering from a terrible case of writer's block, he comes back to Manhattan to try to shake himself out of it. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,643 - Reviews: 414 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 1/19/2017 - Published: 12/30/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Life We Built by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett never expected to find herself nineteen, pregnant, and motherless, but that was the hand life dealt her and she was dealing with it the best she could. She had finally decided to give her baby up for adoption when the baby's father showed up and complicated things. Richard Castle had a tendency to do that. (Caskett AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 81,294 - Reviews: 809 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 497 - Updated: 1/19/2017 - Published: 10/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Light of Day by ShutUpAndPull reviews
An insert for ep 2x17 (Tick, Tick, Tick...), building from the scene where Rick comes to Kate's apartment to stand guard as her protector.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,956 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 30 - Published: 1/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
Glint by Aalon reviews
An AU take on the end of Season 3, in the cemetery at Roy Montgomery's funeral.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 69,625 - Reviews: 464 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 278 - Updated: 1/16/2017 - Published: 9/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Truth will out by Pegship reviews
For a prompt on twitter: "What if Castle had ended up having an adverse reaction to the truth serum & collapsed down in that furnace room...in 8x22?" No character death, I promise. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,155 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 1/14/2017 - Published: 12/10/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Agony and Ecstasy by kimmiesjoy reviews
It hurts. God, does it hurt. In the bad way and the oh so good. Their first time together following the s8 finale shooting. Written for Mobazan27.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,801 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 34 - Published: 1/8/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Proud, continuation by AleciaB reviews
This story is the continuation of RedGreyBulls story entitled "Proud" - and picks up where he left off so best to read it first. It explores an alternative solution to the 47 Seconds scenario, and totally excludes what rolled out on the TV show.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,237 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 1/7/2017 - Published: 12/30/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Your Dreams by WRTRD reviews
There's a whole lot of dreaming going on, but no one's admitting it. Set in S2. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,667 - Reviews: 420 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 12/28/2016 - Published: 11/7/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
State of Grace by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate Beckett is simultaneously a mom and a homicide detective, in no way does she have time for a relationship, let alone with someone like Castle and definitely not now, during the hectic holiday season. Even if he could apparently make her daughter smile easier than anyone else has in a long time.' An AU story for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,400 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 504 - Follows: 399 - Updated: 12/24/2016 - Published: 12/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Physical Therapy by Perspex13 reviews
"It doesn't matter, though, does it? The fact is I'm no closer to figuring out who's hurting Castle or why he's allowing it." Beckett notices some disturbing changes in her partner after her return to the 12th. An AU set early in Season 4 after Rise.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 36,441 - Reviews: 276 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 12/23/2016 - Published: 11/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., C. Burke - Complete
Wake Me Up by acertainzest reviews
After Beckett returns from California (To Love And Die In L.A.), Josh finds her asleep with Royce's letter in her hand. A birthday fic for Lou, based on a prompt she gave me ages ago!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,020 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 35 - Published: 12/14/2016 - Complete
Fall to Pieces by skygirl55 reviews
Collapsing down against her calves, Kate's neck hung forward and her shoulders hunched as sobs began resonating in her diaphragm. In less than one minute her entire future had been erased—evaporated and disappeared as if it never existed. Angsty AU Ending to Cops & Robbers (4x07)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,592 - Reviews: 346 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 291 - Updated: 12/14/2016 - Published: 11/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Enjoy the Silence by leuska reviews
"The call comes at nine in the evening. They've had nothing, literally nothing, not a single, solitary lead, and then suddenly, everything moves so fast, it makes her head spin." Spoilers for the - gasp - 6x23 finale. Enjoy. Chapter 35.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 35 - Words: 130,887 - Reviews: 1485 - Favs: 303 - Follows: 588 - Updated: 11/29/2016 - Published: 8/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R.
Retrouvailles by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been over a year since he last saw her and after all this time, of all places, he's literally bumped into her in the middle of Paris.' A post 3x24, Knockout, AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 51,212 - Reviews: 1296 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 477 - Updated: 11/25/2016 - Published: 10/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Message For My Lover by Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x19: "47 Seconds." Goes AU after Castle overhears Beckett tell Bobby Lopez, "I was shot in the chest and I remember every second of it."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,191 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 11/22/2016 - Published: 10/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fair play by kimmiesjoy reviews
"I thought you were asleep." "Dozing," she hums, eyes drifting the length of his body now she sees exactly how little he went wandering in. Just the shirt. An Always M! insert. Based on a prompt from the CastleFanfic Blog and written for #CastleFanficElectionDay
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,699 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 30 - Published: 11/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unafraid by Roadrunnerz reviews
Beckett's investigation into LokSat takes a sudden dark turn. A post 8x02 AU fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 126,624 - Reviews: 702 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 236 - Updated: 10/30/2016 - Published: 3/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Everything Changes by The Muse of Apollo reviews
AU End of Season 2. Everything changes when Castle decides he's had enough. How does Kate handle his departure? What happens when they next meet? Rated M for Adult Situations. ***Officially Abandoned, Sorry***
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,811 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 205 - Updated: 10/30/2016 - Published: 5/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
With Intent by Perspex13 reviews
"Why don't you flirt with me anymore?"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 46,645 - Reviews: 439 - Favs: 248 - Follows: 299 - Updated: 10/28/2016 - Published: 9/12/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Body Heat by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Still having nightmares of being trapped in the cargo freezer container, Castle awakes to an unexpected, yet pleasant late night visitor knocking at his front door. Season 3 AU; ONESHOT. Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,211 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 46 - Published: 10/24/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
A fistful of Castles by Pegship reviews
Post-"Crossfire". Castle and Beckett are rushed to the hospital, and Beckett is trying to get news of Castle's condition as she fades in and out of consciousness. In between moments of lucidity, she dreams...and so does Castle. My mini-ficathon entry for the 2016 Summer Castle Ficathon. Complete!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 25,136 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 10/24/2016 - Published: 5/25/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
California Dreams by madcrafter72 reviews
The return flight from LA to New York does not go as planned. An AU for To Live and Die in LA episode 3x22. A prompt fill for the Prompt Overlord, written for Castle Fanfic Monday. Thanks Lou!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,785 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 215 - Updated: 10/12/2016 - Published: 8/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All the Things You Are by WRTRD reviews
Beckett's all alone in Manhattan, and Castle's in the Hamptons with Gina. Now what? All hell's about to break loose, that's what. Set in the summer between S2 and S3. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 49,251 - Reviews: 862 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 319 - Updated: 10/6/2016 - Published: 8/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R. - Complete
Episode 1: Detente by Castle Season 9 reviews
In the season 8 finale, Richard Castle and Kate Beckett solved the most harrowing case of their careers only to be gunned down by a man supposedly dead. Did Caleb Brown survive? Was he acting alone, or was he sent by someone determined to eliminate Castle and Beckett once and for all? And will they be found in time? Season 9, episode 1.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,314 - Reviews: 291 - Favs: 220 - Follows: 218 - Published: 10/2/2016 - Complete
Diving Into It Together by bingblot reviews
A sequel to my fic "Feels Like Home". An AU version of Season 3, following Castle and Beckett's relationship.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 43 - Words: 319,779 - Reviews: 888 - Favs: 285 - Follows: 434 - Updated: 9/30/2016 - Published: 10/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Gabriel by thekingdaddy reviews
After the fight in Knockdown Castle must call upon his past to ensure the saftey of the ones he loves. He has to enlist Josh's help to save Beckett. Stong T for violence and language. May turn to M if the need arrises.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 19 - Words: 51,706 - Reviews: 339 - Favs: 183 - Follows: 251 - Updated: 9/29/2016 - Published: 6/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P., Josh D. - Complete
My Sunny Valentine by Liv Wilder reviews
AU post-3x15 "The Final Nail." Takes place after Kate goes for a drink with Castle before her dinner with Josh on Valentine's Day.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,577 - Reviews: 413 - Favs: 233 - Follows: 297 - Updated: 9/27/2016 - Published: 8/31/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beating The Odds by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everything that Kate Beckett believed in was falling apart. Her entire career had been spent following the evidence, trusting in it. But with this case, unlike any before, she just could not believe it. AU ONESHOT; Takes place sometime after 3x17-Countdown. Prompt fill for the GoodLuckStana prompt challenge. Cover art by the talented E (random-ship).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,387 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/26/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
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: 847 - Favs: 698 - Follows: 642 - Updated: 9/24/2016 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding the Forest by acertainzest reviews
AU: Rick Castle goes on a writing retreat and meets a mysterious stranger.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 32,400 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 9/23/2016 - Published: 9/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Booty Call by acertainzest reviews
Castle receives an unexpected visitor. Set during the Season 8 "fake separation" arc. Unrepentant PWP.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,688 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 28 - Published: 9/22/2016 - Complete
Sitting in a Tree, Backwards, Part I by Bren Williams reviews
Ever wonder what might have happened if Beckett had dumped Josh & proposed to Castle out of nowhere? Ever wonder what Andrew Marlowe meant in the summer 2011 when he stated, "There are things in Beckett's life she's not ready to share with Castle..." This story has it all: romance, humor, angst, AND a twist.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 37,301 - Reviews: 638 - Favs: 284 - Follows: 677 - Updated: 9/21/2016 - Published: 1/23/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sitting In a Tree, Backwards, Part II by Bren Williams reviews
It's Castle and Beckett's wedding night and things have not gone according to plan. Chapter 1, picks up soon after Part one ends. Rated M for steamy love scenes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,623 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 9/21/2016 - Published: 2/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Compromised by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate Beckett may have slid beneath his skin, threaded herself through his veins and leaked into his bloodstream, but maybe it was a good thing, for now, for the sake of the mission. He'd have her out of his system by the time it was all over with.' A roughly season 8 inspired AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 69,790 - Reviews: 798 - Favs: 245 - Follows: 293 - Updated: 9/21/2016 - Published: 8/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
no surprise more magical by airbefore reviews
A 'What if...' for Need to Know - what if Beckett had been able to surprise Castle away from the precinct? *One shot, Complete*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,699 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 26 - Published: 9/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hostage of the Heart by Netsrik1 reviews
AU from "47 Seconds" Late one evening an explosion rocks the precinct. Kate is there after hours and is taken hostage along with the rest of the late shift. Castle never returned after finding out Kate remembered her shooting. Will he come back to help the boys try to rescue her and the other police officers?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,091 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 368 - Updated: 9/9/2016 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Réparer by madcrafter72 reviews
By walking out on her marriage with no notice, by excluding her husband from all parts of her life with no explanation, Kate Beckett has broken something precious and fragile – Rick Castle's belief in their always and forever. Can she find him to fix it? Written for the Castle 2015 Winter Hiatus Ficathon. Gorgeous cover art by the wonderful Angie @dtrekker COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 41 - Words: 72,239 - Reviews: 693 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 339 - Updated: 9/7/2016 - Published: 12/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Soldier On by EllaNight reviews
Prompt: "Castle is a soldier and after 3 years of being apart he comes home. Of course, Beckett doesn't know about it and he surprises her at the precinct." AU Caskett reunion.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,557 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 9/5/2016 - Published: 8/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Goddess Wants to Play by Perspex13 reviews
Beckett's friend Carly (mentioned in 6x19) visits the precinct during Season 3.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,779 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 47 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Celebratory by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her body still hums with a kinetic energy, an electricity that begs to surge, be released, but this case has her dignity at stake, thanks to the man peeking over her shoulder between calming breaths. They can't afford to lose and perhaps, if they win, then maybe they really can find a creative way to celebrate.' AU episode insert for 2x02, 'The Double Down'. Three shot. For Alex.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,103 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 8/27/2016 - Published: 8/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Quarter by Perspex13 reviews
Pulling all the wires might have stopped the bomb, but life at the 12th still explodes. An AU story set immediately following Countdown. #CastleFicathon Summer 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 19 - Words: 158,511 - Reviews: 654 - Favs: 289 - Follows: 353 - Updated: 8/22/2016 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Impossible to Refuse by Trinity Everett reviews
When Rick Castle agrees to a meeting with the head of one of New York's more efficient crime families, he has no idea what he's getting into, or how it's going to change his life. A 2016 Castle Hiatus Mini-Ficathon story. Meeting AU. Job AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,963 - Reviews: 413 - Favs: 221 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 8/20/2016 - Published: 7/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Undercover by Liv Wilder reviews
AU set early Season 4. "Where's Beckett?" A dark head appears over the top of a computer screen. "Yo! Can't say, bro." Esposito taps the side of his nose. "Top Secret." "Yeah, need to know," Ryan chips in, grinning at the immediate look of frustration and indignation that pops up on Castle's face when Kevin backs up his partner, refusing to help. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,848 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 33 - Published: 8/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Want To Want Me by EllaNight reviews
"He's hoping she might want to reaffirm their relationship, their exclusivity and her unwillingness to share. He wants her to. Wants her to claim him, to dig her claws in and proclaim him hers. He wants her to want him." AU from 5x02 where Castle goes home after Beckett has forgiven him. Posted for Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,724 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 8/15/2016 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Californication at the 12th Precinct? by AleciaB reviews
Castle invites his writer friend Hank Moody who is visiting from LA to follow his muse Kate for a day or two. Did Castle do the right thing? Does he risk losing Kate?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,266 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 8/13/2016 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Of Books and Meetings by EllaNight reviews
"Kate had not wanted to be here tonight. She should have been home, studying for her upcoming bar exams, but her Dad had gotten an unexpected call from the office, one he couldn't postpone until the next morning. And so here she was, at one of Richard Castle's infamous book launch parties." Prompt-fill AU: pre-series Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,028 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 8/11/2016 - Published: 7/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only Love Will Guide You Home by Weirling reviews
The story takes place during 'Watershed'. AU after Rick storms out of Kate's apartment. Castle is kidnapped and the repercussions will affect everyone he loves. Alexis blames Kate for everything as they struggle to survive and heal as a family. In this story, Kate never took the AG' job. Mostly because I never thought she should have.Rated T for now but will go M in later chapters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 87,606 - Reviews: 243 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 8/7/2016 - Published: 8/8/2014
Text and Subtext by WRTRD reviews
A heavily medicated Beckett, recovering from her shooting at her father's cabin, starts texting. Set in the summer after 3x24 "Knockout." Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 63,304 - Reviews: 1365 - Favs: 326 - Follows: 477 - Updated: 8/3/2016 - Published: 5/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Figé Dans Le Temps by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's his first signing abroad since… since she made a mess of things and spent months with him at her side, carefully putting all the pieces back together and earning the forgiveness she sought, the trust she shook.' A post season 8 AU. Inspired by photo prompts sent to me on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,211 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 8/1/2016 - Published: 7/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Breathing Space by Liv Wilder reviews
A "What if" set after the Season 2 finale. What if Kate had gone ahead with her initial plan to go the Hamptons with Demming after she watched Castle leave for the Hamptons with Gina? How might that scenario play out? COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,096 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 34 - Published: 7/26/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Heart of the Matter by LindaInDC reviews
The road to love was never easy, especially for Kate Beckett and Richard Castle. Now, a completely unexpected development occurs. Will this give them the push they need, or end things once and for all, before they even have a chance to begin? Set mid/late S4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 43,906 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 7/24/2016 - Published: 9/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dreams by Leonard 356 reviews
What was real - his nightmares, or the life he thought that he was living? Warning: Character Death.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,776 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/15/2016
Seasons Change by skygirl55 reviews
When Johanna Beckett wins a contest to meet her favorite writer, Richard Castle, she's thrilled. Oppositely, her daughter simply doesn't see the appeal. One simple meet becomes the catalyst for a series of events none of them could have foreseen. Caskett AU. Castle Summer 2016 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 40,109 - Reviews: 433 - Favs: 278 - Follows: 376 - Updated: 7/7/2016 - Published: 5/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Johanna B. - Complete
Getting to Know You by Caskett1960 reviews
Season 5, set between 'After the Storm' and 'Still.' The early days of Castle and Beckett's new relationship. Most of this will be fluffy, but there will be some serious discussions also.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,235 - Reviews: 147 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 7/5/2016 - Published: 6/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
thoughts so cloudy by faithsette reviews
'Castle's chest tightens. This is her team, their team. She's family to them, so important that they're losing sleep and working themselves into the ground. He wonders how much of it is a pure desire to get justice for Beckett, and how much is a distraction.' AU after s2 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 36,495 - Reviews: 364 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 371 - Updated: 7/3/2016 - Published: 4/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
B-Limey by Pegship reviews
Yet another post-"The Limey" tale, a bit of silliness prompted by inkycoffee. "Kate takes Colin out for dinner after the case and they run into Castle and Jacinda. Bonus points if Jacinda and Colin end up together (they're both on the way to the airport, anyway)." Not canon compliant.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,409 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 15 - Published: 7/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The End of Lonely Street by ColieMacKenzie reviews
It'd been one of the more bizarre phone calls she'd ever received... AU post-ep for episode 4x20, 'The Limey.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,120 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 7/3/2016 - Published: 7/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Kairos by Aalon reviews
Picking up in Season 5 one week after "Still", where Kate was standing on a live time bomb and going very AU from there. A significant element of science fiction drives this story about choices and the consequences of one decision.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 29 - Words: 104,637 - Reviews: 213 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 6/29/2016 - Published: 6/11/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Stay With Me by 47alwayswriting reviews
When Castle and Beckett meet in a bar one night, they have no idea what's about to happen when Castle finds two detectives on his doorstep the next day. This launches Castle into a search he never thought he'd be involved in. Beta-read by Sanctuaria.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,160 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 252 - Updated: 6/28/2016 - Published: 5/13/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
Ceasefire by bravevulnerability reviews
'The blood has consumed the white of her shirt, drenched the fabric of her jacket, left her skin dull and papery, but he fell in love with a fighter, a warrior of a woman, and she can't give up now. He won't let her.' Takes an AU turn immediately after the shootout in the kitchen in 8x22, 'Crossfire'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,458 - Reviews: 659 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 464 - Updated: 6/27/2016 - Published: 5/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 1757 - Favs: 893 - Follows: 701 - Updated: 6/18/2016 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No More Ace to Play by InkyCoffee reviews
"You're right, Castle. You deserve to be happy. I just... I just want you to be happy." From a prompt on the Castle Fanfic Prompts Blog, for Castle Fanfic Monday. Post ep for The Limey. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,616 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 34 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Complete
A Cure for Loneliness by Liv Wilder reviews
Season 2 AU. "It was Memorial Day weekend and with his daughter off in California visiting her mother, Richard Castle, mystery writer and fêted man-about-town, was at a dangerous loose end."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 22,289 - Reviews: 624 - Favs: 234 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 6/4/2016 - Published: 5/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hold On Forever by skygirl55 reviews
Rick Castle is intrigued by his Physics lab partner; Kate Beckett is annoyed by hers. An unforeseen even brings these two partners together in a way neither expected, and it might just lead to much more. College AU. (Note: Deals with subjects that may be triggering for some readers.)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 57,620 - Reviews: 484 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 286 - Updated: 5/26/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When does the pain go away? by djinni14 reviews
Richard Castle is a broken man and doesn't like his life anymore. He would end it if he wasn't so damn chicken about it. Still he is about to meet his savior, or is she more a nightmare? Should he fear the night? Still she is just what he needs at this point in time. - No character death - Minor S&M - I've decided to add a chapter about once a month.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Supernatural/Drama - Chapters: 47 - Words: 185,278 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 5/23/2016 - Published: 8/30/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Worth The Risk by acertainzest reviews
A wishful-thinking retelling of the couch scene from "To Love And Die In L.A." What if Castle had still been there when Beckett reopened her door?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,347 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 41 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Complete
Break of Day by Meg Moore reviews
'Anything you desire this morning, I'm happy to do it for you.' Set the morning of Cloudy With a Chance of Murder, Castle and Beckett end her suspension on a high note.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,425 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 31 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pay Day by WRTRD reviews
When a TV executive is murdered, Beckett is called to the scene—and immediately barred from the case. Set after 8x18, the appropriately titled "Backstabber." Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,836 - Reviews: 274 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 5/21/2016 - Published: 4/20/2016 - Kate B., Javier E., Lanie P., V. Gates - Complete
Love Conquers All by The Muse of Apollo reviews
AU. Kate Beckett is in love when it all comes crashing down. Can her love and hope for the future be saved? Angst, Romance, Drama. Rated M for Adult Situations, Violence, and Language. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,702 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 144 - Updated: 5/16/2016 - Published: 1/20/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Family Practice by jstar1382 reviews
Sequel to Medical Attention: Balancing life in a blended family can be hard enough, but when a pipe dream becomes a reality, can they survive with all pieces intact? (Beautiful cover art courtesy of Nadia) *2015 Castle Summer Ficathon*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 28,985 - Reviews: 545 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 470 - Updated: 5/16/2016 - Published: 6/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tomorrow's Unspoken by kimmiesjoy reviews
Tonight silence carries them through their actions, tomorrow an unspoken thing that sits in the other room like a misplaced guest. Not ignored, not forgotten, just there. Inevitable. A night-before-the-foreverfinale fic.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,873 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 21 - Published: 5/15/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Hole in the Heart by Caskett1960 reviews
Sequel to 'A Bright, Shining Hope.' Kate and Castle receive troubling news regarding the newest member of their family, while facing a possibly more sinister threat. Rated T, but that rating will probably change. Completely AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 29 - Words: 117,478 - Reviews: 391 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 5/14/2016 - Published: 11/30/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Fear of Rejection by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-ep for 3x13 "Knockdown."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,322 - Reviews: 1341 - Favs: 356 - Follows: 490 - Updated: 5/14/2016 - Published: 4/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Coffee Sleeve by skygirl55 reviews
In a moment of darkness, Richard Castle receives an interesting-and life-changing-message from a fan. Set after an AU ending to 3x24
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,236 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 214 - Updated: 5/12/2016 - Published: 5/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate releases another laugh, but it catches in her throat when she notices Castle clutching at his chest again, the globe dropping back to bounce across the hardwood as he grips the nearby table to stay standing.' Beckett's prank has some unexpected consequences. AU insert for 8x21, 'Hell to Pay'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,510 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
After the Fire by madcrafter72 reviews
Season 2 AU. Beckett is staying at the loft after the events of Boom, and Castle is dreaming - or is he? This is my meagre homage to the work of The Queen of Steam, ColieMacKenzie, and is M for a reason. Constructive reviews are always welcome.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,225 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flexible Flyer by WRTRD reviews
Castle has been talking about something he shouldn't, and Beckett is in a rage. Set during 6x12, "Deep Cover." Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,137 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 28 - Published: 5/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All The Light We See by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Folded in his embrace she recognizes the fallacy of her acceptance as she comes to realize she has only been half-living, has been missing something so vital it couldn't be put into words... A companion piece to the wonderful story 'Flashlight,' written by l03l. Story starts in the exact moment and scene where Flashlight ends.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,772 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 46 - Published: 5/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Her Own Worst Enemy by Perspex13 reviews
She was so focused on keeping him safe that she didn't consider what might happen while she was away, didn't consider the one person who could call her on her behavior and maybe even lure him away.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 58,400 - Reviews: 304 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 146 - Updated: 5/8/2016 - Published: 11/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bated Breath by Lydian Stone reviews
Kate's rescue becomes the linchpin of change in her relationship with Castle, and events from that night lead to resolution for them both. **Voted Best Crime Fic on The 12th Precinct Castle Fanfiction Awards.**
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 64 - Words: 156,368 - Reviews: 1400 - Favs: 766 - Follows: 519 - Updated: 5/1/2016 - Published: 3/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lessons To Learn by Caskettastic reviews
Kate Beckett thought teaching a class of seniors would be a piece of cake. Then she met one of the most charming guys in the college- Richard Castle. This story is also part of the Castle Summer 2015 Haitus kink meme on the LJ community - kinkofthecastle. Prompt: Castle/Beckett: Student/Teacher. Note the rating.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 60 - Words: 72,808 - Reviews: 355 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 332 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 8/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Triumphant by Aalon reviews
The third and final installment of the Monster Trilogy, set in Season 7. This continues the AU tale of Richard Castle's disappearance at the end of Season 6, leading into Season 7. This picks up at the conclusion of Recluse. Please read Monster and Recluse first, as spoilers are throughout.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 21 - Words: 72,782 - Reviews: 224 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 4/14/2016 - Published: 12/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just One Night by bingblot reviews
She wanted one night of fun, one night to lay down her burdens, and he looked like exactly what she wanted. One-shot smut and fluff. PWP.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,631 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 27 - Published: 4/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
House Of Cards by ThePossibilityOfMagic reviews
They were more than a team; they were a family. Take one away, and they all come tumbling down.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,429 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 147 - Updated: 4/13/2016 - Published: 3/17/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Javier E., Kevin R.
life is but a dream by bravevulnerability reviews
'"You know, once you clean that up, maybe we could go for a, um, round three." Castle pauses with the cool flesh of the fresh melon against his fingertips, his head rising slowly at the enticing sound of his wife's voice, how wonderfully erotic the number three has become for them.' Alternative insert for 8x17, 'Death Wish'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,425 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 43 - Published: 4/12/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Somewhere No One Knows My Name by Liv Wilder reviews
Set around "Headhunters". -The hammer blow comes when she least expects it, and it's devastating. He wants to follow another cop, and not just any other cop. He wants to follow Ethan Slaughter, this uncouth meathead from Gangs whose last three partners all died on the job under questionable circumstances, earning Slaughter the unfortunate nickname: "The Widowmaker."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 51,528 - Reviews: 1229 - Favs: 275 - Follows: 444 - Updated: 4/12/2016 - Published: 11/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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: 169 - Follows: 379 - Updated: 4/7/2016 - Published: 4/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Caesura by acertainzest reviews
5x01 episode insert: their second night together. For a prompt from the castlefanficprompts tumblr.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,251 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 29 - Published: 4/7/2016 - Complete
These Sudden Ends by bravevulnerability reviews
"I was ready to abandon everything because I couldn't picture a life without you." AU. Very loosely inspired by 8x16, 'Heartbreaker'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,918 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 88 - Published: 4/5/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Who The Hell Are You? by WRTRD reviews
Kate Beckett spent the summer recovering from having been shot, and hasn't spoken to Rick Castle in months. When she comes back to work, she finds that she has an unexpected rival. And she's going to fight. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,268 - Reviews: 420 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 4/3/2016 - Published: 3/13/2016 - Complete
Quid Pro Quo by Meg Moore reviews
'Who holds the dishonor of being your lousiest lay? Yes, I want to know.' Castle and Beckett have a enlightening conversation about the ghosts of lovers past, set early season 5.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,842 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 16 - Published: 4/2/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Brick Walls by sinisterkid92 reviews
AU. 9 years ago Kate Beckett left New York and her father. Longing to find happiness again she returns to New York, and winds up in bed with author Rick Castle. The two of them get far more than they bargained for. Starting a family with a stranger is a challenge, it's even harder for Kate who is still trying to pick up the pieces of herself after her mother's death.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 53,133 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 423 - Updated: 3/28/2016 - Published: 6/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Degrees by Meg Moore reviews
'She just wants to feel anything other than the jumble of emotions she's been mired in all day.' A slightly AU episode insert for Fidelis Ad Mortem, in honor of Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,329 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 19 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Private Eyes 2: Psycho Killer by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Sequel to PRIVATE EYES. Detective Kate Beckett picks up a case that has an unexpected connection with her unsolved shooting. Meanwhile, her boyfriend, CIA Agent Rick Castle, is back in New York after an encounter with an international criminal simply known as "The Knave". Little do they know their worlds are about to collide. AU. Spy Castle. Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon Entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 25 - Words: 100,290 - Reviews: 305 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 201 - Updated: 3/25/2016 - Published: 5/15/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] C. Maddox - Complete
Running Water by Perspex13 reviews
"What do you weigh, a buck twenty soaking wet? How the hell did you think you survived getting shot in the heart?" An AU that picks up during 4x10 (Cuffed) and takes a serious left turn from there.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 33 - Words: 193,671 - Reviews: 858 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 262 - Updated: 3/21/2016 - Published: 10/1/2015 - Complete
The Possibility of Magic by GeekMom reviews
Castle Halloween Bash 2015 Entry. Richard Castle has certain abilities. If only one of them was making a particular NYPD Detective fall in love with him. Season 3. A/U. Supernatural. Grateful acknowledgement to the great and mighty wizard, Marlowe and his familiars for creating this wonderful magic. I am under their spell.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 15 - Words: 48,890 - Reviews: 313 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 3/19/2016 - Published: 10/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Never Tell Me The Odds by acertainzest reviews
Castle has been doing some research. PWP and pure silliness, not to be taken at all seriously.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,598 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 34 - Published: 3/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Birthday Countdown by acertainzest reviews
Ridiculous smut/crackfic for the prompt: "He wouldn't let me leave his house until he made me orgasm once for every year I've been alive."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,085 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 41 - Published: 3/16/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Caught by Lord of Kavaka reviews
It was late, and everyone was exhausted from the long day of traveling and then interviews with their victim's coworkers who were on a retreat upstate. After calling in to update Gates, Detective Beckett was able to convince the captain to have the department comp them for two motel rooms. Season 5 ONESHOT For CastleFanficMonday. Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,676 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 36 - Published: 3/14/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Mama Is A Superhero by Netsrik1 reviews
"I found a whip, a mask, and some handcuffs in mommy's drawer today... I can't believe it... She's a superhero!" Hannah Castle tells Alexis a secret. Set in the "Dragonslayer" universe. A story for #CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 830 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 16 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Kate B., Alexis C., OC - 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: 561 - Favs: 232 - Follows: 587 - Updated: 3/14/2016 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Kate B., Rick C.
Nowhere to Run by Meg Moore reviews
'Who knew it would take a power outage to bring them to their senses...' An AU post-ep for The Limey. For the lovely Lou, on this Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,385 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 26 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Perfectly Shattered by mrnaylor930 reviews
3x24 post-ep. AU. The gunshot damages her spine and leaves Beckett paralyzed."This is going to break her, but losing you, that would shatter her."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 48,984 - Reviews: 350 - Favs: 201 - Follows: 428 - Updated: 3/10/2016 - Published: 3/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Dancing With Death by NutsAboutHarry reviews
Fourth story in the Revelations Series and follows directly on from Finality. Follows Kate and Rick as they begin their married lives together and deal with life at the 12th, FBI Field office, starting a family and the persistent rumors of mirror ball trophies. Rated M because Kate and Rick are total hornbags and get more action than a pair of overworked porn stars!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 31 - Words: 165,557 - Reviews: 233 - Favs: 149 - Follows: 275 - Updated: 3/9/2016 - Published: 3/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Command Performance by acertainzest reviews
The first time they used her handcuffs in the bedroom. Post-episode tag for 5x02 "Cloudy With A Chance Of Murder."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,092 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 36 - Published: 3/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hello by bravevulnerability reviews
'The glimpse of her face, her smile illuminating his screen, causes his chest to burn, consumed by fire that chars his heart. He loves her, but it's not enough. It's too much. And he can't take anymore.' An alternate end to season 4 that changes everything.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,999 - Reviews: 608 - Favs: 389 - Follows: 476 - Updated: 3/2/2016 - Published: 2/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Discovery by Meg Moore reviews
'With a bottle of their favorite red wine in hand, she'd headed over to Kate's place tonight, hoping beyond hope to catch her at home and get the straight scoop from her...' Lanie investigates where Kate has disappeared to since her suspension was handed down and makes an interesting discovery in the process. Early season 5 fluff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,409 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 31 - Published: 2/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
A Heart That's True by acertainzest reviews
Another perspective on "naked punishment." Picks up immediately after the ending of episode 8x08 "Mr. and Mrs. Castle."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,715 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 28 - Published: 2/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
That Mysterious Noise by WRTRD reviews
When Kelly Nieman resurfaces in a homicide case, Kate Beckett's long-held and terrifying suspicion proves true. This story begins during 7x14, but quickly takes a different path. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 29,984 - Reviews: 302 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 2/25/2016 - Published: 2/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beckett's Naked Punishment by KateMB reviews
A naughty continuation of 8x08, "Mr. And Mrs. Castle". If kink is not your thing, then don't read.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,828 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 28 - Published: 2/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Something Real by r2roswell reviews
One Moment. Can Become. Something Real. Takes place during 3x22, "To Love & Die in LA". After a moment of gazing into each other's eyes, Beckett retreats, only to come out of her room and find Castle waiting for her. What happens next will change their lives. Will their night together pull them apart or bring them together? (meant to be family not crime. sorry about that)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 42,259 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 316 - Updated: 2/18/2016 - Published: 3/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
So Happy Together by acertainzest reviews
Episode insert for 8x11 "Dead Red." Beckett makes good on her promise to keep Castle "happy." Unrepentant PWP.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,479 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 29 - Published: 2/17/2016 - Complete
A Second Chance by The Muse of Apollo reviews
After 6x23, Beckett goes to sleep regretting all the time she lost with Castle. The next day Beckett wakes up and she's in the body of her 1x01 self. Not a Death!Fic. Rated T for Language and Violence. Prompt from CastleFanFicPrompts on Tumblr. Now Complete!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 69,778 - Reviews: 672 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 590 - Updated: 2/17/2016 - Published: 2/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Katie by l03l reviews
"She's going to wake up, one day. She might be one for evidence and statistics, but he's one for miracles, for hope." Tumblr prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,038 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 2/17/2016 - Published: 2/5/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Trouble with Never by ShutUpAndPull reviews
A post-season one finale piece: Kate and Rick deal with the fallout of his actions after he comes to her with information about her mother's murder case - the one she told him to stay out of. Complicating things is a recovering Will who offers Kate a distraction, but is a distraction what she truly wants?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,615 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 2/15/2016 - Published: 2/7/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., W. Sorenson - Complete
Blind Fate by ShutUpAndPull reviews
Based upon a found Tumblr prompt: "AU – Castle and Beckett are both set up on blind dates at the same restaurant, but their dates don't show and they start talking and hitting it off."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,997 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 2/14/2016 - Published: 2/7/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Lanie P. - Complete
Speak Now by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle has it all: fame, fortune, and Kate Beckett, the best friend anyone could ask for. Yet, when they're separated by her job abroad, Castle realizes he wants to turn their friendship into more. Before he can tell her, she returns...with her fiance. He's determined to stop the wedding, but will he be able before they say 'I do' (AU based on the movie Made of Honor)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 45,257 - Reviews: 442 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 245 - Updated: 2/10/2016 - Published: 1/9/2016 - Complete
Thrice by bravevulnerability reviews
"So, Captain Beckett, have you successfully completed your agenda for your lunch meeting?" "Indeed I did. Three times." An insert for 8x09, 'Tone Death'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,379 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 45 - Published: 2/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Like a book by kimmiesjoy reviews
S2. M! insert for When the Bough Breaks.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,696 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 36 - Published: 2/7/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
For Your Benefit by jstar1382 reviews
"This wasn't her typical scene, but she swallowed down the hesitation and painted on a smile. After all, he did all of this for her, to honor her mom." - Season 3 AU based around the time of the Johanna Beckett Scholarship Benefit. *2015 Winter Castle Ficathon*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 32,277 - Reviews: 870 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 472 - Updated: 2/6/2016 - Published: 11/30/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Parade of Truth by Ephemeral Lunatic reviews
Castle is in prison, wrongly accused for Johanna Beckett's murder. Based on a Castle Fanfic Prompt posted by Lord of Kavaka.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,404 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 149 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 2/5/2016 - Published: 5/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Connecting The Dots by acertainzest reviews
Two strangers meet in a bar and spend a single night together, never to meet again. Can it really be that simple? Of course not.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,356 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 155 - Updated: 2/4/2016 - Published: 2/2/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In narcotico veritas by Pegship reviews
"Castle' "Yes?" "You have a really nice booty." Kate gets her wisdom teeth out and while in the car she talks about Castle's butt the whole entire way to her apartment. From a prompt on castlefanficprompts; rated for innuendo. Chapter 2 added by popular demand!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,571 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 1/31/2016 - Published: 1/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Silver Linings by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's silent beside her, quiet fury and disbelief radiating from the tense set of his frame. And if she's going to be trapped here with him, if he's forced to remain inside this car until the storm blows over, she may as well speak her truths while she has the chance. Even if it is too late.' Castle and Beckett are stuck in a blizzard together. Post 4x22, Undead Again.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,293 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 60 - Published: 1/24/2016 - Kate B. - Complete
Doubt Thou The Stars by acertainzest reviews
Summer 2015 kink meme prompt: "Emotional sex during the night of always. So maybe their 2nd or 3rd round. She tells him how much he means to her etc. So some cute, fluffy, hot smut."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,373 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 34 - Published: 1/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Room 48 by InkyCoffee reviews
"She glanced down at the slip of paper on the passenger seat, crossed with the hasty scrawl of the address. Yup. This was the place, all right." What if, in Headhunters, Castle found himself dumped out in the sticks mid-investigation by Slaughter? Belated birthday present for the lovely Nic/ColieMacKenzie. Twoshot. Rating will go up in the second chapter.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,780 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 1/20/2016 - Published: 3/20/2015 - Complete
Fan Girl by GeekMom reviews
Rick Castle has a fan - a mother whose daughter is embarrassed by and impatient with her mom's fan-girling until she's not. Thanks and credit to Andrew Marlowe for creating the characters, backstories and mythologies for which I fan-girl.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 30,943 - Reviews: 303 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 211 - Updated: 1/19/2016 - Published: 7/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Weightless by bravevulnerability reviews
'"She's nearly dead, Castle. Maddox beat her to a pulp and I know you're off the team, but she needs you." He may be angry with her, brokenhearted and wounded over her, but like hell is he going to stay away from the woman he loves when she's on the brink of death. Again.' AU to 4x23, Always.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,649 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 82 - Published: 1/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Animals by jam821 reviews
A storm rolls in that night. Post Knockdown.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,296 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 123 - Updated: 1/12/2016 - Published: 12/14/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
With the rain by kimmiesjoy reviews
She's wound tighter than he thinks he's ever seen, a tempest brewing in a teacup of torment.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 902 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 21 - Published: 1/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Ring by Pen to Paper Writer reviews
From Castle Fanfic Prompt. Kate is dying from Cancer. She gives the Castle's her most cherished belongings.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,320 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 9 - Published: 1/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Dear Castle by Castle of Serenity reviews
"Castle lingered a moment longer, and when he glanced down as he stood, he noticed the edge of a notebook peeking out from underneath Beckett's desk. He grabbed it, then turned towards the direction she had gone. 'Beckett,' he called. 'You forgot your…' It was too late. By the time he had shouted, the elevator doors had closed." Set early season 4. Three-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,785 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 1/3/2016 - Published: 11/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unscathed by FanficwriterGHC reviews
"If Tyson wants to play, he can play with her. Alexis will come out of this intact if it's the last thing Kate Beckett does." Season 4 AU. TW for violence, assault, recovery, and mature themes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 36 - Words: 193,966 - Reviews: 1751 - Favs: 627 - Follows: 877 - Updated: 1/1/2016 - Published: 4/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Peace & Joy by skygirl55 reviews
The lives of Kate and Jim Beckett are turned on end when a mysterious stranger arrives in town and joins them for the Christmas season. Though they don't know it, the appearance of Rick Rodgers is far from coincidental, and might just change all three lives forever. Entry in the Castle Winter Hiatus Ficathon 2015-2016
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 48,835 - Reviews: 535 - Favs: 235 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 1/1/2016 - Published: 11/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pieces of Forever by bugsandroses reviews
A series of short stories to continue What comes after always
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,950 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 20 - Published: 12/31/2015
How to Disappear by faithsette reviews
Richard Castle is a best-selling author on a book tour. Kate Beckett is a young woman who ran from, and is still trying to deal with, her past. What happens when he meets her at a bar during his tour? AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 40 - Words: 152,589 - Reviews: 851 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 408 - Updated: 12/28/2015 - Published: 1/6/2015 - Complete
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 - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 43 - Words: 127,585 - Reviews: 492 - Favs: 374 - Follows: 672 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 5/24/2010 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Recluse by Aalon reviews
Set in Season 7, this is the second story in the Monster trilogy, picking up where that story concluded.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,220 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A spark of light by kimmiesjoy reviews
It's fierce, his tone, snaps her eyes up. It coils her spine so she curls into him even as he presses her back against the wall, the door, the desk. Oh. The desk. Set s8
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,170 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 26 - Published: 12/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Find Our Way Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"No matter what you do, no matter the obstacles that arise or the mistakes either of us make, I'll never be able to give up on us." After nearly two years apart, Castle and Beckett attempt to find their way back home in time for the holiday season. A season 8 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 52,722 - Reviews: 715 - Favs: 266 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 12/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Three Wishes by skygirl55 reviews
During the course of an investigation, Castle finds a genie's lamp among a victim's belongings and decides to have some fun. [Crack!fic set mid-season 4]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,044 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 12/20/2015 - Published: 12/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wine and Mistletoe by acertainzest reviews
Prompt fill for #CastleThemeDay. Season 4: After the 12th Precinct's Christmas party, Beckett and Castle wake up handcuffed together - again - thanks to a combination of wine and mistletoe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 36 - Published: 12/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bound And Broken by Illusive Writings reviews
Post 8x08. Naked punishment he promised, naked punishment she received.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,130 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 26 - Published: 12/18/2015 - 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: 388 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 341 - Updated: 12/15/2015 - Published: 1/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Remember the Night by skygirl55 reviews
Seeing Richard Castle for the first time in a decade? Yeah, she could totally handle that...right? (Rick & Kate met in college AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 28,978 - Reviews: 342 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 424 - Updated: 12/3/2015 - Published: 10/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Battlefield by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"But he sees the immediate reaction to the idea of losing him in spite of her plan to keep him safe, watches as it nearly breaks her apart in every way." An 8X01 post-ep. (sort of a fixer, because happy endings are ALWAYS possible, as our show has proven.)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,093 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 21 - Published: 12/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If only, no more by vaso.caskett reviews
Based on a tumblr prompt: What if "The Belly of the Beast" happened post "47 seconds"
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,907 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Whisper by Aalon reviews
This is the third story in the Magic AU, and picks up a few hours after the end of The Long Game. If you haven't read those stories, please do so first. Otherwise, this won't make a lot of sense. What does one do when one's reality has been shaken to the core?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,783 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 12/2/2015 - Published: 11/23/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Inconceivable Outcome by Pen to Paper Writer reviews
Rick finds out that everyone falls to some dark secret. His is one that hits him right between the eyes. How does he cope with life changing news and still keep up appearances for Kate and the boys at the 12th? Read and find out.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 22 - Words: 59,841 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 112 - Updated: 11/29/2015 - Published: 10/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Roy M. - Complete
Insult to Injury by acertainzest reviews
An alternate version of the backstory to episode 5x19, "The Lives of Others." What if Castle's knee injury wasn't from skiing? Three-shot, now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,318 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 11/25/2015 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Right Call by WRTRD reviews
An old rival reappears, and Kate Beckett takes action. Surprising action. Set very early in S5, A/U in that Beckett and Castle are already engaged. A three-shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,081 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 11/24/2015 - Published: 11/23/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Addicted to you by kimmiesjoy reviews
Belated Beckett birthday fic. This time he barely pulls the door open before she's pushing through it, dropping whatever feeble excuse she might have been planning to use, eyes warm and alive with reasons beyond the obvious that she wants to spend this night with him.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,444 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 35 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Behind the Curtain by acertainzest reviews
AU: Still in mourning a year after her mother's murder, 20-year-old Kate Beckett tries to drown her sorrows in a hot encounter with a ruggedly handsome stranger. She figures she'll never see him again... (NOW COMPLETE!)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 63,732 - Reviews: 280 - Favs: 288 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 11/18/2015 - Published: 10/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B. - Complete
A Fly in the Garden by Aalon reviews
The fourth tale in the Different Road Taken AU, this story picks up a few weeks after LISTEN, and roughly a month after the conclusion of Out of the Forest and Into the Woods. Young Women are going missing in the Bay Area, which begins to impact the Castles Complex in Sausalito.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 69,375 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 11/17/2015 - Published: 8/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Time In by bravevulnerability reviews
'The second he kisses her, she already knows her chances of leaving the loft anytime soon are doomed. ' An insert for the bedroom scene of 8x07, 'The Last Seduction'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,308 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 49 - Published: 11/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Making A Play by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everything was going just fine until Detective Tamera "Tammy" Demming showed up and took an interest in a certain mystery novelist shadowing Detective Beckett. Season 2 "Den of Thieves" AU. Based off a prompt found on tumblr. ONESHOT.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,769 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 37 - Published: 11/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., T. Demming - Complete
Alexis's in Wonderland by ucsbdad reviews
Chapter Twenty One. And so with the last Alexis, this story is COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 87,469 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 11/13/2015 - Published: 10/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
Don't Pick It Up by acertainzest reviews
A short post-ep for 8x06, "Cool Boys," based on a prompt received via Twitter: "Beckett-out-of-town, drunk-on-the-minibar, calling Castle for honest conversation/phone sex." Except I sort of omitted the honest conversation part.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,487 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 30 - Published: 11/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sigh No More by bravevulnerability reviews
"Hey, is there any chance that smoking wife of yours is going to come hunting for me too?" Kate slows in her walk around the corner at the sound of the familiar voice, dulling the sharp click of her heels on the concrete, steeling herself and channeling every ounce of patience she has left to deal with Ethan Slaughter a second time around. AU insert for 8x06, 'Cool Boys'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,062 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 46 - Published: 11/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Gamblin' Man by Garrae reviews
"If she hadn't had that thrice-damned third whisky she wouldn't have bet more than she could really afford to lose, or indeed have got into the poker game with him at all." M-fluff. All characters belong to Marlowe, ABC, et al.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,225 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 26 - Published: 11/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Back To School by acertainzest reviews
PWP with mild Season 8 spoilers. Based on prompt: "when they get back together, kate tells castle that she was turn on by Professor Castle"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,628 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 34 - Published: 11/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Learning Curve by bravevulnerability reviews
She really hates her training officer. Three shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,364 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 188 - Updated: 11/6/2015 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cleansing by Lord of Kavaka reviews
"You have both been exposed to a deadly pathogen," came a shaky voice, almost frantic. "And you have very little time. You need to strip and shower… NOW!" Season 4 AU. Rated M. Tumblr Prompt Fill. ONESHOT for CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,509 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 42 - Published: 11/2/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Fade Into Light by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate buys a new home, only to find that it is haunted. A ghost story. A love story. A pre-season to season 4-ish AU story. Entry for the Castle Halloween Bash 2015. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,404 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 11/2/2015 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
North Star by jstar1382 reviews
Katherine Beckett is the city's most influential women's self help journalist. What happens when she becomes more involved in her next story than she initially intended? A Caskett AU story based on "How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days" for the 2015 Castle Summer Ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,167 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 347 - Updated: 11/1/2015 - Published: 5/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Here and There by acertainzest reviews
Beckett interrogates Castle about the many places where he has fantasized about having sex with her. Takes place right at the beginning of Beckett's suspension in season 5 (i.e. right after she says "I'm pretty sure I'll think of something" in 5x01).
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,798 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 10/31/2015 - Published: 10/30/2015 - 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: 474 - Favs: 257 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 10/29/2015 - Published: 11/25/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
All I wanna do by Pen to Paper Writer reviews
This is a story based loosely on Hearts song "All I want to do is make love to you." She picks him up on a rainy night and loses all control from there. He tries desperately tries to find her because he fell for her and she does the same, although for a much different reason.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 16,437 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 10/25/2015 - Published: 8/29/2015 - Complete
Without him here by Pen to Paper Writer reviews
One Shot. This story follows the events after 6x23 For Better or Worse. WARNING: character death x 2. Rated M for content.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,892 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
In the Course of Human Events by BerkieLynn reviews
"What is she thinking? Uprooting her life, leaving the only town she's ever called home, and, even worse, dragging her father along because she's too selfish to leave him behind. But the new job should excite her. And it does. Secret Service Agent? It's a leap she never thought she'd take." Based on a prompt from the castlefanficprompts tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 58,058 - Reviews: 482 - Favs: 367 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 10/21/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
While You Were Sleeping by skygirl55 reviews
NYPD Officer Kate Beckett had no idea the simple act of saving a man's life could affect her life in such profound ways. Then again, that might be what happens when you save your favorite mystery writer...(Caskett AU - Inspired by the movie of the same name)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 48,748 - Reviews: 497 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 10/21/2015 - Published: 7/25/2015 - Complete
Cherry Pie by Garrae reviews
' "I like brunettes," Castle murmurs, insinuatingly. "I like writers," Beckett purrs.' An alternative story as to what happened during, and after, the dinner scene in 2.14, The Third Man. Three shot, sheer fluff. PWP.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,692 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 10/20/2015 - Published: 10/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Broken Heart Syndrome by bravevulnerability reviews
"Beckett still loves you." Castle pauses in his descent down Mia's hallway, glancing back to the woman with a battered nose courtesy of his elbow and a tentative smile on her face. "With a passion and you don't have to measure pheromones to sense that. There's something else, though." A twist on the ending of 8x05, The Nose.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,495 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 39 - Published: 10/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pause Button by skygirl55 reviews
Picks up immediately after the end of 4x11 - Ryan's wedding. What if, for just one night, Kate Beckett needed an escape from her own life-an escape named Richard Castle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,439 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 46 - Published: 10/18/2015 - Complete
Bank Explosions and Panic Attacks by NotYetLostFaith reviews
"The only thing she could process was that her entire world was now darker. And suddenly she couldn't breathe." Cops and Robbers One Shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,200 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 22 - Published: 10/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cold Sheets by bravevulnerability reviews
'"Sorry to disturb you, Captain," Castle quips, his throat working through a rough swallow while his eyes roam down the length of her body laid out on the couch where she's been spending most of her nights, lingering on her legs. "Well, not too sorry actually."' Castle comes across Beckett lounging in her office. Episode insert for 8x04, What Lies Beneath.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,246 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 62 - Published: 10/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say Anything by bravevulnerability reviews
'No matter what she chooses, she'll lose either way, but she still chooses him.' With a new serial killer on the loose, the team must race against the clock to bring him down. But circumstances of the case threaten to tear Castle and Beckett apart. A co-authored story by bravevulnerability and Oliviet.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,730 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 311 - Updated: 10/8/2015 - Published: 9/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rewriting History by Desperate Derelict reviews
An insert into 7x06 ' The Time of Our Lives'. This is an AU of an AU! (An AU squared?) Instead of storming off, Captain Beckett challenges Castle to show her what 'his universe' is all about. She should have known better. Will start off as a K due to language, but may shift in the future.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 15,041 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 112 - Updated: 10/8/2015 - Published: 9/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
Timepiece by Garrae reviews
Castle's had a few watches, down the last few years. Beckett has one watch. It has, according to her, been hers for the last five years. He's never seen her wear another. And now it's in pieces in her wrecked apartment.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 66,060 - Reviews: 779 - Favs: 208 - Follows: 240 - Updated: 10/6/2015 - Published: 9/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Hook Up by drdit92 reviews
The words may not be there, but inspiration can be found in many nooks and crannies. It's time to explore a new one. Two shot set before season one. Little to no plot. Happy #CastleFanFicMonday everyone!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,893 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 10/4/2015 - Published: 9/14/2015 - Complete
Knowing You by Lord of Kavaka reviews
"Am… am I dead?" / "No… no. You're quite alive, Mr. Castle. A complete idiot, but an alive idiot." / Once famous author Richard Castle's luck was about to change when he woke up in the hospital to discover the beautiful Captain Kate Beckett by his bedside, almost eager to get to know him. a "The Time Of Our Lives" story; set in the AUverse.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,520 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 10/4/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Killing Time by Desperate Derelict reviews
Starts near the end of Season 2. Excerpt: "The irony of the situation didn't escape her ... She'd avoided even a hint of a romantic liaison with Castle, because she didn't want to be a conquest. She didn't want to be used. She needed respect ... It would be funny if it wasn't so damned tragic."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 68,423 - Reviews: 460 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 299 - Updated: 10/2/2015 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., T. Demming
Working it Out by WRTRD reviews
Just as Katherine Beckett was finally ready to make a move on Richard Castle, he pulled away. What the hell happened? Why is he with that flight attendant? Not for nothing was Beckett the youngest woman in the history of the NYPD to make detective. She's going to figure this out if it kills her. Unless she kills him first. Set during 4x20, "The Limey." Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,991 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 233 - Updated: 10/2/2015 - Published: 9/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Follow My Lead by Sheffield93 reviews
Kate Beckett is repaying a favour for a colleague, his client has got himself arrested stealing a police horse and needs a lawyer. For her sins legal, his representation falls on her shoulders. At least it is only a onetime thing. Who she's defending doesn't click until she seems him in his jail cell. *Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon Entry*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 88,486 - Reviews: 371 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 226 - Updated: 10/2/2015 - Published: 8/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Together by Sheffield93 reviews
All the time thinking how she was going to tell her husband. For a moment she stood there biting her lip. Maybe she didn't have to tell him. She could show him instead. Now a baby/kid collection of family moments. Ch12 - Grandpa Rick.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 10,939 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 120 - Updated: 10/1/2015 - Published: 11/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Headlock by bravevulnerability reviews
Post-ep for 8x02, XX. Castle doesn't allow Beckett to walk out, not without a fight.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,447 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 49 - Published: 9/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding a Purpose by Caskett1960 reviews
While in Atlantic City having a girls' weekend with Kate, Lanie, and Jenny, Alexis and her best friend Paige find themselves suspected of murder. My entry for the 2015 Castle Summer Ficathon. The cover art was designed and created by the incredibly talented Angie (@dtrekker on Twitter). Rated 'T,' but the rating might change.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 18 - Words: 58,891 - Reviews: 154 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 9/27/2015 - Published: 5/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Crush by J.E.FicWriter reviews
And so, here I am, clad in purple yoga pants and Castle's old shirt drinking alone. The sting in the back of my throat barely registers, but the sinking feeling in my gut remains... A post ep for The Limey. Angsty but definitely Caskett.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,515 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 9/20/2015 - Published: 8/16/2015 - Complete
Feels Like Home by bingblot reviews
An AU post-ep to 2x18 "Boom." "He cares about you, Kate. You may not see it; you may not be ready to. But he does." She saw it. She just didn't know what to do about it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 178,545 - Reviews: 753 - Favs: 498 - Follows: 600 - Updated: 9/19/2015 - Published: 4/27/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coming Clean by Perspex13 reviews
Castle realizes that he needs to come clean about prying into Beckett's life again after he discovers something he can't justify keeping from her. Set during Season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 87,659 - Reviews: 252 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 251 - Updated: 9/16/2015 - Published: 4/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Stand by bravevulnerability reviews
"If you would have just stopped, if you would have just let it go…" Roy shakes his head, lips pursing with shame or disappointment, perhaps both. "We wouldn't be here if you would have just stood down." An alternative turn of events in 3x24, Knockout.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,764 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 58 - Published: 9/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Mating Game by Oliviet reviews
Castle and Beckett both join the same dating website after incessant encouragement from their family and friends and start talking to each other without knowing it due to the anonymity of their profiles. Loosely based on "You've Got Mail." My entry for the Rom Com Fic Challenge.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 27,082 - Reviews: 496 - Favs: 327 - Follows: 593 - Updated: 9/13/2015 - Published: 6/6/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Elevator Ride by madcrafter72 reviews
A post-ep for the Season 2 finale A Deadly Game, when Castle leaves Beckett to go to the Hamptons with Gina. Because I wanted to do this to him. Rated T for safety but only a little violent. My first fanfic, so please be gentle. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,283 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 9/13/2015 - Published: 8/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Gina, T. Demming - Complete
Hearts Scraped Raw by rewritetheending reviews
"Still, she's smiling, and it's the same gorgeous, open smile that he's seen more in the past several weeks than in their first few years of working together, stunning in its sincerity. If he didn't know better, he'd think it held an unspoken dream, curved around honesty and love and forever." Castle and Kate attend Ryan's wedding just as their own relationship is falling apart.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,293 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 9/5/2015 - Published: 9/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Kitten by Garrae reviews
This is not a place where St Nicholas would distribute presents, though it might be where his demons let off steam. Danger abounds here: hot, heavy and welcome. This is a club where dreams can come true. Of course, dreams should only be a one-time experience... See CH1&3 A/N for Warnings Before Reading and note M-rating. Castle belongs to ABC/Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 156,297 - Reviews: 1412 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 286 - Updated: 9/4/2015 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Gone by Ky03elk reviews
How far can you travel to find what is gone? AU after Boom (2x18).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,731 - Reviews: 456 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 8/25/2015 - Published: 7/2/2015 - Complete
Forty-Seven by Aalon reviews
Set during Season 4, Richard Castle stands outside the interrogation room watching Kate Beckett interrogate a suspect from the plaza bombing case, when suddenly a single unintentional sentence launches an unexpected journey.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 58,572 - Reviews: 237 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 8/23/2015 - Published: 8/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E. - Complete
Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Lord of Kavaka reviews
After returning from her three-month recovery, Kate discovers Castle and Lanie have become close friends during her absence and gets jealous. Based off a prompt from tumblr. Tag to Kick The Ballistics. ONESHOT.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,396 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 40 - Published: 8/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
fragile as a dream by faithsette reviews
"It might have just been a dream, a figment of his imagination, but Kate Beckett is very real and if something happens to her he'd never forgive himself." One shot, set after The Limey.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,855 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 26 - Published: 8/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flight 1203 by Swordwriter reviews
What will happen when Kate is waiting at JFK for Rick to return from a book tour and contact is lost with the flight in bad weather?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 50,831 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 225 - Updated: 8/16/2015 - Published: 2/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Jack and Jill 2 by djinni14 reviews
Kate's world has been crushed! Rick's world has been shattered. Both are in pain and chance plays in their favor. Question is can they see the sliver of light in their dark world? Will the light heal them or burn them? Plus the stakes are huge this time, really huge! - NOW COMPLETE!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 58 - Words: 220,351 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 8/15/2015 - Published: 6/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Bond That Can't Be Severed by glo1196 reviews
My entry into the "2014 Ficathon Entry." They were so close, but now he's missing and it's up to her to find him. This time it's his past that's hurled them into danger. A 6X23 continuation fic. with lots of angst, a riveting case with twists and turns and our favorite crime fighting couple.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 63,182 - Reviews: 766 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 382 - Updated: 8/13/2015 - Published: 5/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
Unhinged by WRTRD reviews
In the middle of 4x21, "Headhunters," an angry Beckett confronts Castle at home. First two chapters are rated Rated T, but the final one is M. Three-shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,015 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 8/12/2015 - Published: 8/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hypocritical Oath by Swordwriter reviews
Kate escapes a abusive relationship and seeks comfort from Castle Rated M for subject matter possible triggers
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 44,033 - Reviews: 249 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 328 - Updated: 8/9/2015 - Published: 6/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Embolden by Lord of Kavaka reviews
It had happened so fast. One moment she was offering to buy him a burger and the next they were tumbling into her apartment, ripping each others clothes off. Eye of the Beholder AU ONESHOT. Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,434 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 40 - Published: 8/8/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
4-48am by BabyBirdAlways reviews
Inspired by a prompt: 'Kate calls Castle during the night and asks him to give her a reason for not ending it all.' The note at the beginning of the first chapter explains everything. -T for tame trigger warning, as evident from the prompt itself, but nothing too descriptive.- [06/08 - Epilogue added, as per the requests!]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,797 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 8/6/2015 - Published: 7/28/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Caught in the Riptide by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle plops down to the sand once she's gone, opens his notebook on his bent knees and uncaps his pen. He came here for inspiration, and he may have just found it.' Based on a gif set by katigron on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,561 - Reviews: 903 - Favs: 523 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 8/5/2015 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wings of Fury by Swordwriter reviews
Au after season 4. Kate didn't come to Rick's loft. Will she get him back, or will he be lost to her forever?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 29 - Words: 83,149 - Reviews: 414 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 5/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
For Blue Skies by bravevulnerability reviews
'New York was bracing for a hurricane and Kate Beckett was terribly ill prepared. But she was even less prepared to see Richard Castle again after a summer of silence.' Set late in the summer, post season 2.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,208 - Reviews: 401 - Favs: 358 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - 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: 410 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 660 - Updated: 7/27/2015 - Published: 9/19/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Caught in the Riptide: Diving In by bravevulnerability reviews
'Never once did she picture her recovery taking such a drastic turn, could never have imagined Richard Castle would end up in her bed, in her heart, but she's grateful, so grateful, and now she doesn't want to let him go.' M rated insert for chapters 10 and 15 of Caught in the Riptide.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,910 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 7/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 1243 - Favs: 596 - Follows: 896 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 9/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fractus by drdit92 reviews
Post 47 Seconds. What happens when their inability to communicate pushes Kate past the limits of endurance? *My entry for 2015 Summer Hiatus Ficathon and #CastleFanFicMonday NO major character death and there will be a Caskett happily ever after. Promise. Trigger warnings for severe angst and suicidal thoughts. Rated M for sexual content and mature themes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 41,884 - Reviews: 600 - Favs: 214 - Follows: 318 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 6/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A way about her by castlefan51 reviews
Set after Deep in Death, Kate won't forgive Rick after he broke their deal.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 21 - Words: 40,789 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 9/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Lanie P.
Silent revelation by kimmiesjoy reviews
Set post Always. Their first night together is enlightening.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,712 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 31 - Published: 7/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fantasy Fridays by A Beauty to the Rhythm reviews
"You know, Castle, your bucket list was way more PG-13 that I thought it'd be." A series of steamy little one-shots based on our favorite couple's new weekly tradition. Season 5.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 62,147 - Reviews: 886 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 555 - Updated: 7/17/2015 - Published: 1/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Goodbye by BabyBirdAlways reviews
'Kate guides Castle through his last moments because, despite his previous protestations to the contrary, no one should ever have to die alone.' Inspired partly by my experiences with my own Grandad and partly because of the strength of the love between Kate and Castle, it came out of nowhere really. It's a multi-chapter, as it became too big for a one-shot. Thanks.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,490 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 7/16/2015 - Published: 7/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Castle & Beckett: Homicide by skygirl55 reviews
Det. Kate Beckett isn't so sure about her new partner, Det. Richard Castle. He's irritating and doesn't always play by her rules...he also just might be the one person she never knew she needed. AU set circa Season 1.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 87,716 - Reviews: 593 - Favs: 343 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 7/13/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
47 Seconds - Rewrite by BabyBirdAlways reviews
Prompt: 'Castle and Beckett are stuck in an elevator together after they've just had a fight – pre couple – after 47 seconds.' This is a two part rewrite, as the name suggests, of my earlier 47 Seconds fic that got completely bombed out by (mostly anonymous) reviewers. Hopefully this one will be better received. Thanks for reading, as always.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,603 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 17 - Published: 7/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 773 - Favs: 271 - Follows: 538 - Updated: 7/3/2015 - Published: 2/1/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Til Death Do Us Part by The Muse of Apollo reviews
Set mid-Season 3. Castle drops life altering news on Beckett. How will this news affect their relationship? Angst. Lots of it. Rated T for language and adult themes. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 18,700 - Reviews: 256 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 289 - Updated: 7/2/2015 - Published: 4/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
In the heat of the moment by kimmiesjoy reviews
A collection of M! oneshots.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,787 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 7/1/2015 - Published: 6/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
sojourn by closingdoors reviews
A fill for the prompt: Sometime after Castle's death, Ryan and Esposito receive a call from Martha who's worried because Kate didn't come home. The guys know where to look for her. They find Kate sleeping next to Rick's grave. 'It was a privilege to have been loved by him.' COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,590 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 21 - Published: 6/30/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E. - Complete
Getting Down by BerkieLynn reviews
"Bet you I could though," he calls out as her hand touches the doorknob. "Bet I could keep my mouth shut. I'll do it for a whole week." Set early season 1. Based on a prompt from the castlefanficprompts blog. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,947 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 39 - Published: 6/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Atlantic by honeyandvodka reviews
A new series about a certain British secret agent? Even if it meant no more Nikki Heat, the offer was a dream come true. A change of scenery and a fresh challenge were exactly what he needed. So why did Castle feel like instead of starting a new story, he was closing a book mid-chapter? AU from 'When the Bough Breaks'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 33,726 - Reviews: 770 - Favs: 326 - Follows: 345 - Updated: 6/28/2015 - Published: 5/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Make Me Care by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-ep for 2x24 Beckett deals with the aftermath of Gina showing up at the precinct and then leaving for the summer with Castle. She makes great efforts to move on with her life, and then disaster strikes. "Make. Me. Care." She uttered the words one last time in a tissue thin voice, as cruel, embarrassing tears coursed down her cheeks. "Too late, Kate. You already do."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 66,838 - Reviews: 999 - Favs: 309 - Follows: 562 - Updated: 6/27/2015 - Published: 3/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Breaking Away by Perspex13 reviews
After solving a case that brings him to the attention of the FBI, Castle pursues new opportunities to meet old goals while addressing imbalances in his professional and personal lives. Sequel to "Just Along for the Ride," which was set in Season 4 but goes AU from there.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 154,801 - Reviews: 430 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 158 - Updated: 6/24/2015 - Published: 3/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Who We Are by bravevulnerability reviews
"Do we have time for me to help you get dressed?" he murmurs, lips glancing the curve of her bare shoulder. Kate shifts in the circle of his arms, rotating to face him, to cup his cheeks in her hands like she had only moments before in his office. "We have time." Insert for 7x23, Hollander's Woods.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,686 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 45 - Published: 6/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Within the Fold by Hulihana reviews
An insert to the Fold universe and a kink meme fill all rolled into one. Really just an excuse to write some hot but pointless smut between our three favorite detectives and their writer.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,454 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 27 - Published: 6/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Home Is Where The Heart Is by Radical Liar reviews
A story of redemption as Beckett and Castle struggle with the massive changes in their lives.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 104,931 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 429 - Updated: 6/12/2015 - Published: 7/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Hunt the Hunter by Aalon reviews
Set at the end of Season 5, this story picks up four days after the end of The Wonder. If you have not read that story, please do so, first, as it sets this AU into place.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 17 - Words: 59,316 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 70 - Updated: 6/7/2015 - Published: 4/28/2015 - Complete
hazy by airbefore reviews
"Don't do that," she says.. "Don't act like this is some sort of gift." One shot, set after Always. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,061 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 30 - Published: 6/7/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
What comes after always by bugsandroses reviews
A continuation of "New Beginnings"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 140 - Words: 333,153 - Reviews: 983 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 396 - Updated: 6/7/2015 - Published: 8/19/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Healing Hands by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her hand flies to his forehead before she even realizes what she's doing, but his damp skin and fevered flesh steal her attention from the meaning behind her unplanned touch and that familiar worry uncoils from its hiding place inside her stomach.' In which a cold tests the boundaries of Castle and Beckett's partnership. Season 4 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,602 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 6/6/2015 - Published: 5/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Taken By Surprise by ToucheDetective reviews
'She hiccups out a desperate sound, trying to keep quiet but he can tell it's not going to work.' Set late season 6. Originally written for the Winter Hiatus '13 Kink Meme but now a two-shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,176 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 6/5/2015 - Published: 12/17/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Bad Medicine by Garrae reviews
"If he'd gone home when he'd really started to feel awful rather than sticking it out until everyone went home, and if he'd not gone in this morning when he felt like hell but wouldn't admit it – well, maybe Beckett wouldn't have been driving him to the doctor now."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 19,652 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 6/1/2015 - Published: 5/27/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Monster by Aalon reviews
This is an AU take on the disappearance of Richard Castle before his wedding at the end of Season 6, leading into Season 7. As the title indicates, this is a rather dark tale with strong themes, so please be forewarned.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 56,786 - Reviews: 180 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 6/1/2015 - Published: 4/28/2015 - Complete
Sins of the Mother by Swordwriter reviews
22 years after a shipboard romance between Richard Rodgers and Cecelia Clarke cecelia's adopted daughter Fallon meets and falls in love with Rick's Son James. When Cecelia meets Jim, who is the spitting image of his father it results in a terrible secret comes to light. Cecelia's 21 year old son is Ricks. Something Rick never knew as cecelia kept it from him. All hell breaks loose.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,469 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 5/31/2015 - Published: 3/31/2015
Death of a Con Man by castlefan51 reviews
Martha Rodgers is a woman broken. Heartache, despair & accused of murder! Follow along to see if her name is cleared. Multi chapter in progress. Please read and review.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,429 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 5/31/2015 - Published: 3/12/2015 - Complete
avenues of the dead by closingdoors reviews
In which people have their soulmate's last words on their body. You're here. I'll be home soon. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,115 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 39 - Published: 5/29/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Elastic Heart by bravevulnerability reviews
'Just another job, that's all Richard Castle would ever be. Maybe if she repeated it enough, she would actually believe it.' Based on a gifset by veraflynns on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 48,229 - Reviews: 951 - Favs: 441 - Follows: 525 - Updated: 5/27/2015 - Published: 3/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
After The Kiss by 7065 reviews
What happened after their first kiss? AU Mature rated for a very good reason. This is a repost of the story on my original account which I removed there for personal reasons. A bit OOC when it comes to Josh. Mostly Different one shots but there is 1 story line that is complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,293 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 5/26/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015
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: 1363 - Favs: 592 - Follows: 790 - Updated: 5/26/2015 - Published: 12/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
lather rinse repeat by airbefore reviews
She wakes to a curious numbness in her right leg and a mouth full of cotton. One Shot, complete. Posted for Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,884 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 60 - Published: 5/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hypothetical by Cofkett reviews
The ladies get relaxed and silly and tell each other what they'd each imagine Castle would be like in his private life. Pre-Caskett, and before Jenny gets engaged to Kevin.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 993 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 28 - Published: 5/24/2015 - Complete
A Helping Hand by Hulihana reviews
Castle decides to surprise Beckett with a home cooked meal, but it turns out the jokes on him. What happens when Castle walks in on Beckett and her boyfriend in quite the compromising situation? Will he lend a helping hand?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,058 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 36 - Published: 5/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Josh D. - Complete
Just Like That by ColieMacKenzie reviews
"Why? So I can be one of your conquests?" - "Or I could be one of yours." Episode insert for 1x01, 'Flowers For Your Grave. Prompt fill for the ThankYouTerri campaign.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,951 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 181 - Follows: 47 - Published: 5/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Time For Us by Swordwriter reviews
Kate Beckett and Richard Rodgers have not seen each other in ten years. fate brings them together again. Can the beautiful ADA and the Special Forces officer finally find happiness?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 54,394 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 157 - Updated: 5/20/2015 - Published: 11/2/2014 - Complete
Life is a Beach by djinni14 reviews
This is a continuation of my "Just a little Help" story. It would be best if you have read that story first. This takes place a number of years after the Epilogue chapter from that story. This is the continuing adventures of the Castle clan and how they deal with the challenges that they face. There are a lot of characters in this story. - NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 40 - Words: 114,917 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 5/18/2015 - Published: 11/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
In the Beat of the Moment by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"No. No, Castle. You promised to sing the song. I told you it was the only way, so sing it." An M-rated crack!fic, set somewhere in season 3.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,000 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Voyeur by Neuship reviews
Set anytime in season 4, pre-Caskett. Castle catches Beckett looking at a Tumblr blog created by a fan that ships Caskett and posts images showing sexy times between Rick and Kate lookalikes. One shot. Rated M for a reason.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,767 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Could Write a Book by WRTRD reviews
While recovering from her shooting, Beckett comes up with an unusual way to make amends to Castle. Set after 3x24 "Knockout."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,145 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 5/11/2015 - Published: 5/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Chasing the Moon by Caskett1960 reviews
Post 7x20 'Sleeper.' Romantic and fluffy because let's face it, Rick and Kate deserve romantic and fluffy after all of the drama of the past several months. Rated M. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,912 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 22 - Published: 5/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
semper tua by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been a couple of hours, but his mind is still stuck on the picture of her flirting with Danny Valentine.' An episode insert for 7x22, Dead From New York.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,436 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 38 - Published: 5/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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: 882 - Favs: 363 - Follows: 762 - Updated: 5/3/2015 - Published: 2/25/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Desiderate by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"In spite of her desire to see him, she knocks tentatively; a quiet, undemanding sound that gives nothing away of the need raging inside her." A post-ep for 7x21 (In Plane Sight).
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,763 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 31 - Published: 4/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Structural variations by Garrae reviews
Until he'd met her, he'd never really considered the infinite possibilities and subtle modulations of women's underwear. Until he'd met her, he'd never properly appreciated lingerie at all. Two shot, fluff.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,109 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 73 - Updated: 4/28/2015 - Published: 4/26/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Long Game by Aalon reviews
Set in the AU created by the MAGIC story, this new story picks up two weeks after the end of MAGIC. A new crisis arises as Castle and his family are attempting to heal from the recent rampage of Scott Dunn.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 27 - Words: 94,504 - Reviews: 361 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 4/27/2015 - Published: 1/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Misconception by chezchuckles reviews
tumblr prompt: They slept together after Ryan's wedding but never talked about it. Kate finds out she is pregnant but doesn't know how to tell him, especially after the events of 47 seconds (and Limey).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 44,241 - Reviews: 1540 - Favs: 555 - Follows: 691 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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: 530 - Favs: 529 - Follows: 683 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Fire and Ice by djinni14 reviews
This is a VERY DARK story! Alexis has come home and found the unbelievable, something she never thought possible, and she knows exactly who is responsible. It is in this moment that something inside Alexis snaps and Alexis is no longer the teenager everyone knows or remembers. Alexis will never be the same again. - MAJOR MULTIPILE CHARACTER DEATH - COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Horror/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,314 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/22/2015 - Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Winter Lovers by sinisterkid92 reviews
"Maybe it was hard for her to grasp it, but she didn't feel sadness or anger, there was only a detachment. As if she were already gone" Fall 2012 Becketts gets diagnosed with terminal cancer
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,220 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 13 - Published: 4/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Terrible Truth by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"You don't have to bother answering those questions. You've already made your opinion of me quite clear. I appreciate your honesty because the truth is an important thing, even the terrible truth." An insert for 7x20.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,268 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 36 - Published: 4/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Four of a Kind by ucsbdad reviews
Have you ever wondered if there was anything more to Castle's trip to an Alternate Universe in The Time of Our Lives? Epilogue and perhaps more. But this part is COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 20 - Words: 36,658 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 4/20/2015 - Published: 4/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
At Least I Got a Goodbye by J.D. Cunegan reviews
AU: Three years after Richard Castle's fiery car crash, he hasn't been found. He is presumed dead, leaving Kate Beckett at a personal cross roads.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 38 - Words: 58,025 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 4/20/2015 - Published: 10/8/2014 - Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Send Me Your Dirty Desire by beautifullydistressed reviews
Captain Kate Beckett-Castle gets a text from her husband at work for some "inspiration" while he's stuck at home writing.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,750 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 39 - Published: 4/18/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
run the risk by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle escapes to Vegas for the weekend to "clear his head". Beckett ends up on the first flight out to sin city to change his mind. Set immediately before 4x20, The Limey. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,318 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Shadows in the Darkness by Caskett1960 reviews
Based on the promo for episode 7x14 'Resurrection' and Castle's words to Jerry Tyson. 'Where's Beckett' Assuming that the creepy dynamic duo of Jerry Tyson and Kelly Nieman has taken Beckett, what did they do to her while they had her at their mercy? Rated 'M' just to be on the safe side. And what does Castle do to them once he gets her back?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Crime - Chapters: 15 - Words: 51,467 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 4/9/2015 - Published: 2/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Dead set on you by kimmiesjoy reviews
AU first meeting. Her shoulders are slouched when he sees her. Everyone's are, but even with three layers of blood and make-up plastered to her skin the way she slumps as she walks is kinda cute.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,371 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 4/9/2015 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Noises in the Night by OnceUponACaskett reviews
Jim Beckett's away at a conference, but can't seem to get any sleep at his hotel because his neighbors have just a tad bit too much stamina and are a tad bit too loud. He's in for the shock of his life when he discovers his daughter and her boyfriend are the couple next door.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,028 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 31 - Published: 4/7/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Jim B. - Complete
My Chambers, My Rules by OnceUponACaskett reviews
Prompt: Judge!Beckett and Lawyer!Castle. They hate each other, but that still doesn't stop them from screwing each other's brains out.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,192 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 31 - Published: 4/7/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Loving You by OnceUponACaskett reviews
"You're not thinking clearly, Kate," Castle told her. "I don't wanna think straight tonight, Castle. I just want to love you."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,791 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 29 - Published: 4/6/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Sleeping Arrangements by OnceUponACaskett reviews
Prompt found on castlefanficprompts. In a motel room with two beds and four people, sleeping arrangements need to be made. But neither Ryan nor Esposito want to sleep in the same bed as Castle.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 729 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 25 - Published: 4/6/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Parallel by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"Three words bring the progress to a blinding halt, three words throw the strategically straight lines of this love parallel into a swirling chaos." A fix it fic for "47 Seconds" written for #CastleFanficMonday Happy birthday, Kate!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,149 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 19 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Awakening by Meg Moore reviews
'He wakes to find her in his room, beside his bed, and he watches in stunned disbelief as she sheds her robe and stands before him. Naked...' A Tick Tick Tick/Boom post-ep AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,612 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 35 - Published: 4/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Listen by Aalon reviews
Set in the AU created by A Different Road Taken, this is a one shot conversation between Richard Castle and Kate Beckett on the balcony, leading into the weekend. This story occurs two weeks after the end of Out of the Forest and Into the Woods. Story occurs mid-Season 4 AU timeframe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,550 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 23 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Private Rehearsal by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"And hell, this is most definitely a private rehearsal, because he's never seen her do that before, not like this anyway." A post-ep for 7x19.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,060 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 28 - Published: 4/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The light at the end of the tunnel by castlefan51 reviews
Kate has done the unthinkable by taking another life. Finding herself with no friends or a way out she tries to get back to where she once was. All grammar mistakes and spelling mistakes are mine. The characters in this story still are the property of ABC and A. Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 40,100 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 4/2/2015 - Published: 9/30/2014 - Complete
Birthday Surprises by Cofkett reviews
Castle gets surprised on his birthday.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 5,951 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 3/31/2015 - Published: 3/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Meredith - Complete
Under my skin by veraflynns reviews
"Honey," he murmured. She heaved a breath through her lungs, fingers twining with his short hair. "Think it's your turn to sing," he murmured gently and she wanted to rip his hair for an entirely different reason. Rated M for a reason.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,733 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 26 - Published: 3/30/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Over his dead body by Pegship reviews
An alternate beginning to season 3, as prompted on castlefanficprompts on tumblr: "Castle doesn't return after the summer, and Beckett arrives to a crime scene, face to face with 'Castle's' dead body."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,389 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 33 - Published: 3/29/2015 - Kate B., Rick C., Kevin R., Javier E. - Complete
Beckett With A Cherry On Top by beautifullydistressed reviews
When Castle woke up early in the morning, starved, he had something a little different in mind. Something like pancakes, eggs, toast, and sausage, however, what he spotted when he walked into the kitchen would "do him" just fine.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,041 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 15 - Published: 3/28/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
Breaching The Castle by GeekMom reviews
Sequel to The Castle Wall. The Buchanan brothers have escaped. Joe holds Castle responsible for his failed life and Liam, his older brother, is just plain evil. I don't own Castle or any of the characters created by the imaginative and creative minds of Andrew Marlowe and company. I do own the plot and the additional characters. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for reading! GeekMom
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 22 - Words: 122,829 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 3/26/2015 - Published: 3/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Out of the Forest and Into the Woods by Aalon reviews
Set in the AU created by A Different Road Taken, this story picks up two days after the end of that story. Kate Beckett has left the NYPD force behind her, but finds that her experience in law enforcement has well-prepared her for her new life in California.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 11 - Words: 39,512 - Reviews: 144 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 3/25/2015 - Published: 1/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Good (But So Very Bad) Idea by beautifullydistressed reviews
"She knew it was a bad idea. She doesn't know how, but she did. She could tell he had something in mind by the way his tongue was working her neck, ravishing her alive like a starving man." Story based off the two pictures that made Twitter go ballistic today. (Fanart inspired fic. Art found in my bio.)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,383 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 55 - Published: 3/23/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Javier E., Lanie P.
To Make You Want Me by XX00Meg00XX reviews
"She stares at Jacinda, yearns to be everything that the woman is, because she knows her lips taste like Castle's, knows her skin is painted with the scent of him. And maybe if she was blonde and flaky, fun and uncomplicated, Castle would want her just as much as he wants Jacinda." A three-shot fix it for the "47 Seconds"/"The Limey" arc.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,008 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 196 - Updated: 3/22/2015 - Published: 3/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Charlie by djinni14 reviews
This was a prompt from mysafewordisapples. Castle is murdered and comes back as a dog, but has 2 weeks to help Kate find his murderer. If he does he comes back as a human. If not he remains a dog. Tell me what you think. This is one big chapter! So yes, there is Character Death. Just how permanent, you get to read to find out. - COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20,523 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 14 - Published: 3/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - 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: 136 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 3/20/2015 - Published: 12/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Josh D., T. Demming - Complete
Like Real People Do by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle and Beckett return to the shooting range for some practice. Insert for 7x17, Hong Kong Hustle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,535 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 42 - Published: 3/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete