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Now What? » by CheerfulChemist
After Castle defuses the dirty bomb in "Countdown," His hug with Beckett turns into a kiss. He wants Kate to realize that their relationship should deepen, but since Josh canceled his Haiti trip, she wants to give her relationship with him a chance.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 59, words: 79k+, favs: 33, follows: 52, updated: 10/9 published: 8/12, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Josh D.
417 Finding the Fit » by CheerfulChemist
Martha Rodgers gives her newborn son up for adoption. Unfortunately, the adoption is tragically short-lived, and he ends up in a children's home. His mysterious father makes no contact but enables him to go to college and pursue his passion since early childhood—writing.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 110, words: 146k+, favs: 67, follows: 88, updated: 8/11 published: 4/24, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Lanie P.
61Rise Up » by sixsocksscienceclub
Beckett has just been shot (Knockout S3E24 and Rise S4E1). This is what transpires between the surgery and Castle being allowed in to visit.Castle, T, English, Drama, chapters: 9, words: 29k+, favs: 23, follows: 49, updated: 7/30 published: 2/25, Rick C., Kate B.
87All's Fair in Love and War » by CastleVerseTales
[AU] Shortly after the events of "Countdown" and the missed opportunity of talking with Beckett, Rick heads home to take his mind off it, but receives a phone call from "an old friend" who needs some help, seeking a distraction, he agrees and is quickly dragged into a conspiracy he had been hoping to avoid and tries to survive while Kate desperately tries to save him.Castle, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 62k+, favs: 37, follows: 55, updated: 7/10 published: 4/26, Rick C., Kate B.
136It Started With a Kiss » by THE Imzadi Fan
Starts at the end of "Knockdown." Beckett invites Castle back to her place after he gets his hand wrapped at the end of the episode. Some added scenes, sometimes reworked scenes, to some season 3 episodes to change the course of Castle and Beckett's relationship.Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 8, words: 31k+, favs: 38, follows: 98, updated: 6/4 published: 4/2, Rick C., Kate B.
314Hell Hath No Fury » by THE Imzadi Fan
Castle takes the bullet for Beckett at Montgomery's funeral. It definitely changes the trajectory of their relationship. Angst/drama at the beginning, evolving to romance, humor and some fluff.Castle, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 21, words: 75k+, favs: 77, follows: 124, updated: 6/1 published: 2/17, Rick C., Kate B.
639 Amazing » by CheerfulChemist
This AU story begins at the point in "Knockdown" when Rick and Kate are trying to figure out how to go after Lockwood without getting Ryan and Esposito killed. Castle's kiss shocks Kate into a realization.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 140, words: 190k+, favs: 66, follows: 89, updated: 4/23 published: 12/6/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
358 Kate Beckett, Investigator » by CheerfulChemist
This story is a continuation of "Confession." Kate and Rick are married. Kate works for her father as an investigator into corporate malfeasance. Martha is living with her boyfriend Rafael. The opening, with some modifications, is based on NYC history.Castle, T, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 59, words: 77k+, favs: 45, follows: 57, updated: 12/5/2023 published: 10/8/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B.
422 Confession » by CheerfulChemist
This is an AU story taking place sometime after Sucker Punch when Kate has already renewed her investigation into her mother's death. Castle is driven to admit his feelings earlier than in canon. The cover art is by Artifex Prime.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 74, words: 98k+, favs: 75, follows: 88, updated: 10/7/2023 published: 7/26/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Roy M.
128Whatever This Is » by lovelyja
After watching the Detective sob over Dick Coonan's body, one thing becomes clear to Richard Castle: Kate Beckett needs a friend. AU from Sucker Punch, 2x13Castle, K, English, Romance, chapters: 11, words: 20k+, favs: 45, follows: 97, updated: 10/1/2023 published: 1/22/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
955 Shared Obsession » by CheerfulChemist
Detective Beckett questions Castle about the 'Flowers for her Grave' murder and discovers he's not high on the NYPD. Still, he wants to be involved with the department. She's not the only one touched by an unsolved homicide.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 202, words: 291k+, favs: 86, follows: 101, updated: 7/25/2023 published: 1/5/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Roy M.
1k+The Secret Life of Castle and Beckett » by AleciaB
AU – return to the pilot episode. Imagine they did go to dinner to debrief and then kept their personal life a secret.Castle, M, English, Romance, chapters: 122, words: 432k+, favs: 357, follows: 572, updated: 1/28/2023 published: 3/5/2017, Kate B.
493 For the People » by CheerfulChemist
This story is in the same AU as Under and Over. Kate is now a prosecutor, Rick is an award-winning author of books exposing the criminal history of well-known figures including Bracken. The story starts with DA Gidon Shapiro and ADA Kate Beckett prosecuting a rich and powerful politician for rape.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 115, words: 157k+, favs: 55, follows: 76, updated: 1/4/2023 published: 9/12/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
162 Holding On » by evitascarlett
A collection of deleted scenes, missing moments and some alternate scenes from Apologize.Castle, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 15, words: 120k+, favs: 30, follows: 54, updated: 10/22/2022 published: 5/10/2016, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B.
432 Under and Over » by CheerfulChemist
This story begins just before the kiss in Knockdown. Only in this version, Rick admits his feelings for Kate and she is forced to respond.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 106, words: 142k+, favs: 97, follows: 110, updated: 9/11/2022 published: 5/29/2022, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B.
199 Gifts of Love Large and Small » by Trinity Everett
Castle family holiday hijinks. A story of Christmas love and joy. Caskett, post-series fic. Castle Ficathon Winter 2021. Now Complete!Castle, T, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 10, words: 20k+, favs: 50, follows: 62, updated: 12/24/2021 published: 12/6/2021, [Kate B., Rick C.]
1k+ Nothing Lost » by bingblot
"Montgomery was dead. Beckett would be devastated. It didn't matter that Castle hadn't seen her in almost two years. Right now, in the face of this loss, all he knew was this overwhelming concern, this need to make sure she was okay." An AU version of "Knockout."Castle, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 52, words: 274k+, favs: 243, follows: 384, updated: 5/13/2021 published: 1/10/2020, Rick C., Kate B.
30 Come up to meet you » by inkywrittenwords
"She never in a million years would have thought that the day would come where she would have to move on from him." A little alternative ending to 5x23 WatershedCastle, K+, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 3, words: 7k+, favs: 13, follows: 37, updated: 3/29/2021 published: 1/6/2021
150 Paris Adventures - A Vacation in Snapshots » by Trinity Everett
Castle and Beckett spend a month in France, enjoying each other and a secret that's just for them - for the moment. Caskett. (Drabbles/Double Drabbles/Ficlets originally posted for Fluffy Fridays on my tumblr)Castle, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 31, words: 7k+, favs: 49, follows: 49, updated: 3/2/2021 published: 2/20/2021, [Kate B., Rick C.]
254 More Than Gold » by Trinity Everett
A celebration of the season as the Castle family prepares for Christmas. For Castle Ficathon Winter 2020. 12 Prompts of Christmas.Castle, T, English, Family & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 16k+, favs: 47, follows: 64, updated: 12/25/2020 published: 12/13/2020, [Kate B., Rick C.]