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: 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: 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

Summary:  At fourteen the kids in school harassed Little Joe calling him “killer.” Now, at seventeen, that name comes back to haunt him, putting his life in jeopardy. Rating T, WC 34,374

Summary: All Cartwrights are not created equal.  In this sequel to Interval, Jilly makes a decision in opposition to her family that will ultimately change the course of her life, for better or worse. (Part of the Ties That Bind  AU series, links to other stories below.) 

Rating: G   Word Count: 1787

Summary: When a woman from Marie’s past helps Little Joe reconnect with his mother in a mysterious and dangerous way, Ben finds out and tries to stop her before it’s too late. Rating T, WC 31,959

Summary: Ben gets word that Joe is lying wounded in Sand Dust after being chased through the desert by a psychopath and hurries to find him while reflecting on the lives of all his sons. Inspired by “The Hunter.”
Rating T, WC 28,821

Summary: Little Joe proves again that he’s his own worst enemy and a trouble magnet when he causes so much mayhem at the ranch that it leaves Pa stunned. 
Rating T, WC 13,489
Part 2 of The Trouble Magnet Series, links included within