After nearly losing him in the explosion at the New Amsterdam Bank and Trust, she thinks she knows what she wants. How many days for a wall to come down? ** M-RATED ** Entry for the 2013 Castle Ficathon. ** Goes AU from Cops and Robbers ** This story was Winner, Favorite M-rated WIP in the Castle Fanfiction Writers' Guild Awards, 2014! *squeeeee*! COVER ART BY HONEYANDVODKA

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

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

Set in Season 4. Castle and Beckett are at a stand still and things are becoming strained. How will Kate react when the one that got away waltzes back into Rick's life?

'He can't decide which is better. Having the power to make the unshakeable Kate Beckett lose all self control, completely at his mercy or lying back and letting her take what she wants from him. Luckily, he doesn't have to choose.' Insert between 6x04 and 6x05. One-shot.

What Rick and Kate get up to behind closed doors in nobody's business but theirs. They have a system, and it works for them, oh boy does it ever.

What happens when it gets boring when our Detective and Writer are stuck in the Elevator? From "Undead Again". Alternative ending for Season 4. Now updated with Epilogue number two - celebrating the year passing of this fic.

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

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

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

Beckett wants a day, just one day, to dive into this new relationship with Castle. Alas, Other People have Other Plans. Oneshot that grew a plot. Oh dear.

Lanie comes into the morgue and finds Kate laying on her table. This does not bode well. Post-4x20 The Limey, ignoring Headhunters and beyond. COMPLETE

"Team Caskett", as they've dubbed themselves, our beloved band of misfits, conspires to bring Beckett and Castle together. What could possibly go wrong? Uh... Everything. Chapter 11 THE SURPRISE PARTY, now up. It's party time people! Did Team Caskett succeed?... Please read it and find out ;- This chapter's rated T - ***chapter 10 rated M

"We've got to find her." "You won't have to look far." Post-Always. Chapter 4 up now. Now M-Rated.

He stands in stunned disbelief, his hand over his mouth as he stares at her shocked face. She sort of looks as stunned as he does as he watches her within the elevator, waiting for it to move. Because this gorgeous, frustrating, love of his life woman, she just...grinned and blurted it out.

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

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

Beckett and Castle's relationship enters a new phase of understanding as they to learn to be honest with each and struggle to overcome past issues.

"He's sure he's never been more aroused in his entire life." Post-finale fic. SPOILERS for "Always" *Chapter 3 now up* COMPLETE

"...he was completely overcome with the cold hard reality that this conversation was absolutely not about the books anymore." Castle and Beckett immerse themselves in Rook and Nikki's love life. Now rated M.

Kate Beckett "loses" a bet to Richard Castle. Will this time be better than the last time she let him win a bet? Rated M for sexual content in future chapters. NOW COMPLETE. P.S. Sorry it took so long

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

A title with so many meanings…A little shoot-out, a little Caskett, a little funny discovery, and a little M in the middle.

"So rather than call me or text me or read one of my books, you decided to drive over at ten minutes 'til midnight in your pajamas?"

There is a reason she doesn't usually let Castle touch her. This is the reason. Spoilers for the 4.13 sneak.

A night alone and a search for that elusive tattoo lead to some surprising revelations.

it is 6 months after the shooting. kate has parties at her house. Lanie finds out why Kate and Rick have been acting so weird lately.

What does Richard Castle want for Christmas? Is Kate Beckett ready to give such a gift?

Picks up where 'Cuffed' promo lets off.

Castle helps Beckett up into a crawl space, when his hands slips. "Castle...I said legs," she says but there is no anger in her voice. To him it sounded more like a sexy gasp, and he is not staring into the barrel of a gun yet...

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

What if Beckett and Castle's under cover date to the night club went a little differently? How hot can it get? Now complete.

Rick and Kate find a very good way to take their minds of the storm.

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

Part 10 - Despite the rocky beginning, it's always led to this. To them. Caskett smut.

An argument gets rather...heated, and of course, one thing leads to another.

Castle promises fireworks for Kate.