Author: SusanG
The Bonanza universe lost an ardent fan when Susan Grote passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2017. The news caught her family, friends, and fellow writers and readers by surprise as she had not been ill.
Susan was a fierce supporter of Bonanza fan fiction, helping many to take their first literary steps. She never failed to offer support and encouragement to all writers, regardless of fandom.
Her family has graciously granted Brand permission to post her stories in our Library so that readers may continue to enjoy them.
To Live Free (by Susan G)
Summary: A tribe rescues Joe after he attempts to protect one of their own.
Word Count: 12,600 Rated: T
The Full Moon (by Susan G)
Summary: It should be just an ordinary day, but with a full moon, it’s anything but normal.
Word Count: 3700 Rated: T
The Cartwright Name (by Susan G)
Summary: Living up to the responsibilities that come with the name, almost costs Ben the life of one of his sons.
Word Count: 18,000 Rated: T
No Greater Love (by Susan G)
Summary: Life changes when the Cartwrights return home find the folks in Virginia City scared of those offering ‘protection’.
Rating: T (23,380 words)
The Good Samaritan (by Susan G)
Summary: Helping and not expecting anything in return. It’s a matter of paying it forward.
Word Count: 20,000 Rated: T
The Ghost of Christmas Past (by Susan G)
Summary: An innocent conversation from five years before leads to devastating consequences in the present.
Word Count: 13,000 Rated: T
The Golden Fleece (by Susan G)
Summary: Joe lies trapped while Ben sets out to organize a rescue party.
Word Count: 9100 Rated: T
The Paiute Necklace (by Susan G)
Summary: The return of a legendary necklace as part of a peace treaty could save countless lives.
Word Count: 27,700 Rated: T
The Butterfly (by Susan G)
Summary: A new foreman at a neighboring ranch causes trouble on the Ponderosa.
Word Count: 29,000 Rated: T
Treasure (by Susan G)
Summary: Hoss and Joe end up with old Jim Bridger’s treasure map.
Word Count: 23,100 Rated: T
Loved and Lost (by Susan G)
Summary: An romance ends badly.
Rating: T (1,030 words)
The Fourth Wife (by Susan G)
Summary: After receiving an invitation to a neighbor’s wedding, Little Joe conspires to find Ben the perfect wife; while the rest of the family holds off an attempted land grab.
Word Count: 21,300 Rated: T
The Guardian (by Susan G)
Summary: There’s someone from the past keeping an eye on Joe.
Rating: T (41,740 words)
Lost Son series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Snipe Hunt (by Susan G)
Summary: Joe pulls Hoss into another prank that could cost more than he bargained for.
Word Count: 27,300 Rated: T
The Deadliest Disease (by Susan G)
Summary: Away from the Pondersoa, Joe becomes sick while staying overnight in Green Meadows; and Cartwrights face the fear of a town without a doctor.
Word Count: 12,900 Rated: T
