694Most Wanted » by Ephemeral Lunatic
AU. On January 9th, 1999, Castle saves Johanna Beckett from being murdered. His act of bravery sparks a complicated love with her daughter, and a totally different life and career path for Kate Beckett. Because although Johanna lived, someone out there still wants her dead, and as the years go by, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are determined to find out who.Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 74k+, favs: 539, follows: 989, updated: 11/19/2024 published: 3/8/2013, Kate B., Rick C.
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invisible string » by bravevulnerability
"and isn't it just so pretty to think, all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?" Castle AU.Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 11, words: 36k+, favs: 99, follows: 109, updated: 7/14/2024 published: 6/17/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
20 Instant Connection by ipreferwestside
She says something to her friends, and the next thing he knows, she's walking towards him, confidence radiating from her long strides...It's the sexiest thing he's ever seen. A pre-series meeting AU. Rated M. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 54, follows: 22, 2/8/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
262 tis the damn season » by bravevulnerability
"He's close enough to Alexis, but far enough to give her space; close enough to L.A. for him to drive out for press and book meetings, but far enough for him to feel secluded from the spotlight. And best of all, it was a parallel line across the country from New York, from everything that haunts him there." A Christmas season AU that takes place after the events of 3x24, Knockout.Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 10, words: 26k+, favs: 116, follows: 106, updated: 12/29/2023 published: 12/18/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
54 Seven Years by Trinity Everett
A journey to "Seven Years Later." Post-Crossfire. Caskett.Castle, T, English, Romance & Family, words: 7k+, favs: 59, follows: 15, 5/24/2023, [Kate B., Rick C.]
26 When Words Become Superfluous by ipreferwestside
"A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." -Ingrid Bergman. A TLADILA one shot. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 52, follows: 14, 5/2/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
18 The Love That You've Looked For by ipreferwestside
She turns to face her husband when she hears the door shut and lock. "Is this the same room?" She can't keep the surprise out of her voice. Rick nods, pride brightening his smile. "Yep. Took a bit of convincing - okay, bribing - but I wanted to make this trip even more special." A sequel to "Escape." COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 5k+, favs: 36, follows: 17, 4/13/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
518 Lightning Flashes » by Trinity Everett
Richard Castle gets the surprise of his life and looks to his longtime friend, Kate Beckett, for support. Will she be able to step up and help him with his newest challenge? - Caskett, AU. For Castle Ficathon 2020. NOW COMPLETE.Castle, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 15, words: 42k+, favs: 268, follows: 350, updated: 4/11/2023 published: 4/11/2020, Rick C., Kate B.
69 Present Blessings » by ipreferwestside
Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. A three-part season 4 AU. COMPLETECastle, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 3, words: 7k+, favs: 34, follows: 25, updated: 3/22/2023 published: 3/20/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
24 Tie It Up by ipreferwestside
She should probably feel at least a little bad for her ruse, especially since Rick assured her that he'd stick to non-alcoholic drinks so she could let loose. But it plays into her plan perfectly. He won't suspect a thing. A season 5 AU. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 44, follows: 17, 3/15/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
104 When There's Love To Be Had » by ipreferwestside
He's her partner, her best friend. And, the night they graduate, he becomes her lover. Kate Beckett and Rick Rodgers, both healing from tragedy, meet at the NYPD Academy. A Castle Winter Ficathon 2022 entry.Castle, M, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 7, words: 27k+, favs: 70, follows: 94, updated: 3/2/2023 published: 2/13/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
28 Weathering The Storm by ipreferwestside
Her words echo in his mind as he glances at the other side of the bed. It's empty, the comforter thrown back. A look at the clock tells him he slept less than an hour, and he sits up, his heart sinking with disappointment when he realizes she's gone. Set post-4x23. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 66, follows: 25, 1/15/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
208 Let Your Heart Be Light » by Trinity Everett
Castle wants to make sure his wife knows that the holiday season doesn't end with Christmas Day. Caskett, Post-Series. Now Complete.Castle, T, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 9, words: 13k+, favs: 55, follows: 60, updated: 1/6/2023 published: 12/25/2022, [Kate B., Rick C.]
675 Treading Water » by chezchuckles
rework of Season 4? 'That wall inside.'Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 34, words: 58k+, favs: 139, follows: 175, updated: 12/14/2022 published: 8/5/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
188 Moments So Dear » by ipreferwestside
A collection of standalone holiday-themed one-shots, each about a different holiday. Ratings will vary and be stated at the beginning of each installment.Castle, M, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 11, words: 33k+, favs: 61, follows: 75, updated: 11/24/2022 published: 12/22/2021, Rick C., Kate B.
46 Today and Every Day » by ipreferwestside
She should be fast asleep, deep in dreamland like her fiancé next to her. But instead, she turns again, this time to face him, as his mother's words from the other morning echo in her mind. Just do it. A two-part fic that takes place after 6x12. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 4k+, favs: 55, follows: 44, updated: 10/6/2022 published: 10/4/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
152 Close To You » by ipreferwestside
Between her daughter and her career, single mother Kate Beckett has no time to date. But when she meets a handsome - and oddly familiar - man in a cafe, she starts to think that their burgeoning friendship might not be enough. A 2022 Castle Ficathon entry.Castle, M, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 9, words: 30k+, favs: 120, follows: 114, updated: 8/27/2022 published: 8/16/2022, Rick C., Kate B., OC
36 Escape by ipreferwestside
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. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 7k+, favs: 91, follows: 24, 6/25/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
23 Burning Glances by ipreferwestside
Even across the crowded room, even through the atmospheric fog and the low light and with her face mostly covered, she catches his eye. A one-shot meeting AU. COMPLETECastle, M, English, Romance, words: 5k+, favs: 64, follows: 20, 4/28/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
355 Glow » by alwayswritewithcoffee
Rick Castle has six weeks to deliver a blockbuster manuscript or lose his book publisher. Fresh off a divorce and lacking both inspiration and Christmas cheer, he agrees to spend the holiday away from the city. Evergreen, Vermont, and its police chief, however, were not part of the plan...Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 12, words: 90k+, favs: 131, follows: 178, updated: 2/1/2022 published: 12/2/2021, Rick C., Kate B.