SUMMARY:  It is several years later and Adam has sent a message that he will be visiting the Ponderosa. There are many questions his family has for him and they would like answers such as what has happened to his marriage and why is he traveling so much. Jamie figures prominently in this story.

rating = T  word count = 27,250

Red Night Series, links to stories of this series included.

Summary: It’s an Adam has left the Ponderosa for adventure and finds a romance story, but like any Adam story, there are always complications. Adam is in Boston pursuing a dream, but there are obstacles including corruption, pressure, and conflict. He does gain friends who will be his allies and…

Summary:  Two Cartwright lives take a dangerous turn during a trip abroad.  Will they ever be able to go home again? (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: K+  (4372 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories of this series included.

Summary: The first in a series of four stories, this one features Adam ensnared in a number of difficult situations as his brothers try to help by playing matchmaker for him. It doesn’t go well of course as romance should never be attempted by a team.  

Rating = T     Word count = 17,959

First Kiss Series, links to stories of this series included.

Summary: Adam finds himself in dire straits and needs help to extricate himself, but he has to flee to avoid worse trouble.  He makes a friend but manipulation takes from him something he had hoped never to lose.  His family worries about him and wonders if he will keep his promise to come home one day.  

Rating = T  WC = 25,590

 Summary:  The arrival of a range detective in Virginia City means trouble for Adam in more ways than one.  (A WHI for The Flannel-Mouth Gun, part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: T  (13,258 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories of this series included.

Summary:  A too-pretty girl, a Saturday night dance, and a little moonlight mischief.  Not to worry—Adam’s got it covered. (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: T  (2870 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories of this series included.

Summary: Written for the Missing Man Challenge – Add Adam into any Season 7-14 episode as if he never left. Based on The Kingdom of Fear episode. Ben, Hoss, Joe and Candy are captured and illegally found guilty of trespassing so they can be used as slave labour in a gold mine. There is no hope of escape and no hope of parole.

Word Count: 9621 Rating: T

Summary:   Adam re-assesses his life in the aftermath of his broken engagement to Laura Dayton. (WHB and WHN for “Triangle”, written for the 2017 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament)

Rating:  T    Word Count:  4,221

More than a Memory Series, links to all stories included within.

Summary: What could possibly happen to the Cartwright boys between home and Virginia City?

Rating: K+   Word Count: 908

Summary:  Adam didn’t lie to his father, but Marie wasn’t so sure that her stepson wouldn’t lie to her.

word count: 1407 Rating  PG for references to mature subjects and corporal punishment

Summary:   A poem about what can happen when a man’s pride gets in the way of love.  If the subject is a Cartwright, it’s bound to be Adam.

Rating: T   (400 words)

Summary: Adam Cartwright is taking the long road home, but sometimes life takes a man in a direction he never intended to go.

Rating: T    (1683 words)

Summary: A fateful encounter at the river leads to a revelation for Adam Cartwright.

Rating: T  (3,471 words)

Summary:  A conversation overheard at a party evokes Adam’s memories of Marie and the integral role she played in his own first love. (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: T (47,245 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories within the series are included.