A House United – Book 1 – The Hardest Goodbye – by Pulitzer2016
Summary The first book in a planned series involving the Cartwrights and members of Adam’s extended family back east, including a double cousin named Josephine
Rating: K 33,830 words
A House United – Book 2 – And the War Came – by Pulitzer2016
Summary: The Civil War has broken out, and Adam travels east to attend his cousin Josie’s graduation from medical school. To get away from the danger of the war, Josie returns to the Ponderosa with Adam, where she must learn to fit in to a new way of life as she struggles to establish herself as a doctor.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 40,979
A House United – Book 3 – Thenceforward and Forever Free – by Pulitzer2016
Summary: As 1861 draws to a close, the Cartwrights enjoy their first Christmas with Josie on the Ponderosa. But 1862 brings a number of challenges, from Adam disappearing in the desert to an influenza epidemic that threatens the entire town. Meanwhile, Simon Croft continues to express romantic interest in Josie, much to Adam’s consternation. Parts inspired by “The Crucible.”
Rating: T Word Count: 50,379
A House United – Book 4 – Fervently Do We Pray – by Pulitzer2016
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)
In for a Penny, In for a Pound – by Pulitzer2016
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Adam and his best friend Ross find a bottle of whiskey in the Marquettes’ hayloft and decide to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machine. What could possibly go wrong?
Rating: T Word Count: 10,554
Je T’aime, Ma – by Pulitzer2016
Summary: Eleven-year-old Adam never wanted another step Mother, but now that Marie is on the Ponderosa – and six months’ pregnant – there’s little he can do but be polite and try not to think of the beloved step Mother he lost. But when Ben goes away on a business trip and Marie is injured, Adam must ride alone for help. Along the way, he realizes that things have a way of becoming precious, even when we don’t intend them to.
Rating: K Word Count: 12,446
