Studio Executives #5 – Men of the Ponderosa: A Valentine’s Day Treat (by pjb)
Summary: The studio executives pitch a brilliant marketing idea.
Rating: R (mild sexual and suggestive content)
Word count: 2,320
Studio Executives Series, links to all the stories included within.
When Your True Lover Comes Your Way (by JC)
Summary: It’s another Wednesday, another “western of the week” for a young actor still looking for his big break. But a man’s luck can change when he least expects it. (A Jack Richards story for Valentine’s Day )
Rating: G 713 words
Jack Richards Series, links to all stories included within.
What Comes Around (by Missjudy)
Summary: Ben took the leadership of his wagon train when the group decided to keep moving to Fort Laramie after the tragedy at Ash Hollow. With their journey nearly complete, Ben rides ahead to make arrangements with the cavalry at the fort, leaving others to move the wagons the 15 miles from the final campsite. He’s excited to see his group arrive, but soon realizes all is not well.
Rating: K Word Count: 16,263
For A Reason (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Adam does things for a reason. When he takes on corruption in San Francisco, he may find he has tackled too much for not a good enough reason, but his brothers get involved too. However one of them may not survive the fight to take down a corrupt villain.
Rating: T Word Count: 15,115
The Homecoming — Requiem (by JC)
Summary: All roads lead to home, in the end. (Final chapter of the More than a Memory series, which begins with Adam following the season 5 episode “Triangle.” Links to previous stories provided)
Rating PG Word Count: 3711
Bitter, Sweet, Wonderful Everything (by JC)
Summary: Their first little bird has left the nest, and more change is on the way for Adam and Moira.
(Part of the More than a Memory series, written for Camp in the Pines 2026)
Rating: T Word Count: 3447
These are the Days (by JC)
A glimpse of Adam Cartwright redux, back on the Ponderosa after a surprise reunion in Stockton and with a family of his own. (Third in a series, links to other stories provided)
Rating T Word Count 1285
From Shadows (by JC)
Summary: Adam and Moira begin their future together amid shadows of the past. (Part of the More than a Memory series, links to other stories provided.)
Rating: MA (Adult Situations) Word Count: 1338
BTR Sourdough Starters #09 – January 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: For 2019 Sourdoughs: Use the person’s name from one of three song titles as an Original Character who interacts with one or more Cartwrights. The song title or song itself can be used for inspiration. “Sweet Betsy From Pike” or “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” or “Big Bad John”
Rating: G, Word Count: 3114
Convergence (by JC)
Summary: Three years ago Adam left the Ponderosa for parts unknown, and now Ben finally gets the news he has been praying for – his firstborn is coming home. However, an unexpected reunion in Stockton isn’t the only surprise fate has in store for the Cartwrights. (A Bonanza/Big Valley crossover story and sequel to More Than a Memory)
Rating: T 35,257 words
More than a Memory Series, links to all stories included within.
Family Is Of the Heart (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: The Cartwright brothers do not resemble each other. Many have remarked upon that, but there is a good reason for them looking so different from each other–they had different mothers and more. However, they are still brothers because there is something more important than who is present at your birth. The family learns to accept that principle.
Rating = T Word count = 21,656
Dead Ringer (by Inca ‘aka Tye’)
Summary: What is the sinister secret of the mysterious house on the cliff? Adam and Joe are about to find out – the hard way.
WC: 16,570 Rating: T
A Brother Lost (by AC1830)
Summary: One brother has gone astray and the other two brothers have come to take him home.
Rating – G, Word Count – 1015
A Hot Day, a Cold Lake, and a Bare Brother (by DJK)
Summary: Little Joe recounts the tale of his encounter at the lake with a not so proper lady.
Rating: Teen for adult insinuations Word count: 1598
Winter of Discontent (by JC)
Summary: An early snow and bitter cold has Ben Cartwright feeling his age, but there is more than just the dreary season behind his winter woes. (Set in the Ties That Bind universe but can be read alone)
Rating T 6842 words
Links to other stories in the series are included
