Category: Ben Cartwright
Stories the focus on Ben Cartwright.
At Toast to Tradition – Part 2 (by Cheaux)
Summary: Memories and traditions bring comfort and joy during Hanukkah and Christmas.
Rating: G Words 2,411
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The Girl Can’t Help It (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: Three young women, three moments in time, one man. A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright.
Rating: K
Word Count: 1,033
My Angel Went To Heaven Today (by BettyHT)
Summary: a poem about Ben’s life from Boston to the Ponderosa and his family there.
Rating: PG Word Count: 540
The River (by JC)
A view from the riverbank, the one left behind. A poem of transition, resistance, and acceptance. Posted in recognition of World Poetry Day 2022.
Rose, My Love – Romancing the Ponderosa Book 4 (by millieshepherd)
Summary: Ben runs into a lady friend from his past and the sparks fly again.
Rating: T
Word Count: 15,453
Hair of the Dog (by Patina)
Summary: Ben pays for the night before, much of which he can’t remember.
Written for day 24 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1400
The Christmas Letter (by mumu74)
Summary: The legacy of Ben Cartwright.
Written for day 22 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1057
A Stitch in Time (by AC1830)
Summary: Christmas is a season for surprises, especially when one of Ben’s hidden talents helps out two special ladies in his life.
Written for day 16 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2485
Checker’s Mate (by Cheaux
Summary: It’s all a matter of perspective.
Written for day 5 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 979
The Maiden With the Chestnut Hair (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: The captain’s daughter as seen through the eyes of a young, handsome sailor. Ben/Elizabeth.
Rating: K
Word Count: 172
Grandfatherhood (by AC1830)
Summary: Ben reflects on the wonder of being a father and a grandfather. A Father’s Day tribute.
Rating: K, Word count: 518
The Roar of the Lion (by AC1830)
Summary: Ben reflects on how much life can change within the span of one month, especially when it involves one of his sons.
Rating: K
Word Count – 2922
His Father’s Arms (by mcfair_58)
Summary: Written in honor of Lorne Green’s birthday, 2021. A stand-off at the bank reveals what’s truly important to Ben Cartwright.
Rated: PG
Word count: 4088
The Hayloft (by BettyHT)
Summary: In this prequel, Ben tries for a romantic interlude, but the weather and hay fever conspire against him.
Rating: PG Word Count: 1,619
Marie, Once More (by pjb)
Synopsis: Be careful what you wish for. A What Happened Later for Marie, My Love.
Rating: PG-13 (mild sexual content)
Word count: 5,275
Tears of Growing Up #1 (by BluewindFarm)
Calamity in the Bathhouse (by pjb)
A Brother’s Love (by DebbieB)
Out of the Darkness (by Sierra Girl)
Stormy Nights and Injuries (an Adam and Emma story) (by AH83)
Time To Let Go (by JoanS)
The First Time . . . Again (by pjb)
He Said Not To Tell (by DebbieB)
Best Friends (by JoanS)
The Only (by Donna)
Every Purpose Under Heaven #2 – Another Season (by Wrangler)
Foiled Attempts (by DebbieB)
Poisoned (by Hart4Ben)
Ponderosa # 1 – Up in Smoke (by Texas2002)
Playing Soldiers (by Dodo)
Always My Son – #1 (by Wrangler)
Red Night (by BettyHT)
Always & Forever #1 (by SandyW)
A Brother’s Code (by Devonshire)