Joe goes on his first trip with Hoss and Adam and is true to his ideals of chivalry and honor when trouble looms. Disclaimer: All original characters and plots are the property of their respective owners. All original characters and plots are the property of the author. No copyright infringement is intended.

Adam, older and jaded with life after the war, saves a beautiful and seductive young girl from a sordid life-but what to do with her? Strong language and adult situations. No copyright infringement is intended; all recognizable characters and settings are the property of their respective owners. Original characters and plots are the property of the author.

Adult themes/language and violence. Adam marries his business partner's widow-for logical reasons-but as they face a threat together, will love develop between them or will they be destroyed? Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended and all recognizable characters and settings are the property of their respective owners.

Since Joe disappeared the night of Marie's burial almost three years earlier, life has not been the same. Adam feels compelled to leave school and return to the homestead in the hopes of helping his father. Rated T for the implied (not graphic) child discipline. No copyright infringement is intended.

What will become of Adam and the young woman he made a widow? Caution-Mature subject matter and language. Non-graphic sexual content. Story is just for entertainment-not as serious literature. Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended on any settings or characters owned by others. All original characters and plot is the property of the author.

Adam, after being gone from the Ponderosa for many years, sends his young daughter to his father to remove her from a family tragedy. Will Ben be able to help his oldest son when he needs him the most? Disclaimer: All recognizable characters and plots are the property of their respective owners. All original plots and characters are the property of the author.

People from the Cartwrights' pasts reenter their lives and disrupt their existence; things will never be the same.