Exasperated by Little Joe’s behavior, Adam launches into an all-out tirade detailing his brother’s many character flaws.  Ben’s efforts to keep tempers from flaring between his two sons are sidelined when there’s a sudden accident.  Rating T, WC 17,710

The nightmare was real when Little Joe was abducted at five years old by someone he called “the bad man“.  Now, at seventeen, his nightmare returns. Trapped inside his childhood memories, Joe faces the terror of “the bad man” again. Rating T, WC 45,516

SUMMARY: This is the second of my “Pat Cartwright” stories, building an AU involving the Cartwrights of the Ponderosa. The Cartwrights become swept up in adolescent emotions, adult romance, an epidemic and a spot of Irish rebellion.
RATING: T/PG for adult themes
WORD COUNT: 132,367

Summoned back to Savannah to settle Clay’s estate, and accompanied by his father, Little Joe runs afoul of the law.  Dogged by a zealous inspector, Ben and Joe learn the true circumstances behind Clay’s death, putting their lives in peril. Sequel to “In This Life”. Rating T, WC 50,000 In…

Summary: Hop Sing’s custard-filled doughnuts were prized by all whenever he made them.  Ben Cartwright’s sons did not feel the need to play fair when it came to obtaining such culinary delights, and the thief simply stole them.
 
Rating: T Word Count:  7,023   

Summary: Jennifer Burns was one of Little Joe’s best friends until the lie she told her husband almost got him killed.  Beaten almost unrecognizable, Joe must now defend his honor in court. Rating T, WC 39,420

Summary: Ever notice the frequent repetition of certain names among the women the Cartwrights romance?  The boys have noticed, and are having some fun with it.
Rating: G | Word Count: 812 words

Summary: Little Joe relives what he believes was one moment in time when he was in between life and death and explains what made him come back. Inspired by the episode, “Bushwhacked!”. Rating T, WC 10,002

Summary: 1863 has arrived, and the Cartwrights face a hard winter. Their faith in God and each other is tested as both Ben and Josie face life-threatening situations and Adam must trust his instincts – and the local Paiute tribe – to save them. And in the end, they will all have to trust one another to endure a visit from some surprise visitors.

Rating:   T  (39,200 words)

Old friends and enemies from Joe’s past return to up-end the Cartwrights’ lives.  One wants to marry Joe, while others want to kill him.  With Ben away, the Cartwright sons – with a little help – will have to figure out who is targeting Joe, and how to keep the culprit from finishing the job. Part of my continuing Lady in the House AU series.
Rating: PG | Word Count: 44,082

Summary: Little Joe hides the fact that he hurt his head in a fall, leaving everyone wondering why his behavior has changed.  Upset by his actions, Joe leaves home forcing his family to find him before time runs out. Rating T, WC 34,347

Summary: Ben discovers, twelve years after the fact, that he had hurt Little Joe and now must reconcile what happened that sad day to begin the healing process. Rating T, WC 4,980

Summary:  When his relationship with Little Joe is strained, Ben reflects on his feelings towards his own father.  A letter from the past reveals the true cause of the problem. Rating T, WC 22,323

Lorne Greene gets more than expected when Michael Landon suffers a break from reality and thinks he’s Little Joe while they are rehearsing up at Eagle’s Nest.  Later, rallying the rest of the cast, everyone placates Little Joe hoping to snap Mike out of it. Inspired by “Between Heaven and Earth”. Rating T, WC 14,758

Summary: “Did Saunders shoot Little Joe, Ben?” The sheriff asked.  “No, Roy, I did,” Ben answered succinctly, watching his youngest son glaring over at him from across the room. Rating T, WC 31,541