I always thought Adam would make a good father so I gave him a daughter, Lizzie. This is not to canon, just a what if. Discipline of children ahead and spanking is a possibility, be forewarned and stop reading if this is not for you. (Bonanza Fiction)

In this sequel to Ten Years After, we see how Adam's children settle into life on the Ponderosa.

In this first installment, Adam Cartwright has more difficulties and intrigues to deal with along with a few unexpected but welcome twists to his future and life. Along the way, with his family's and his fiancée's support, he discovers the need to let go of his painful past in order to move on with his future wife and, quite possibly, a child in desperate need of his help and love.

When Adam encounters a mysterious woman on the shores of Lake Tahoe, his whole world will be changed forever. And just what is the woman's involvement in the abductions taking place around the lake? This is my take on how and why Adam left the Ponderosa. An AU fantasy set in the 'real' world of Bonanza. A story where the lake is the star of the show.

Why is Joes wife so taken with the new ranch hand. All is not what it seems. I do not own Bonanza, no copyright infringement intended

Adam has a determined admirer. Only trouble is she's less than half his age. I do not own Bonanza or any of its characters. No copywrite infringement intended.

As the Cartwrights spend summer and autumn of 1863 building Hoss's new house, Adam realizes he's fallen in love with Molly O'Connell. Josie's friendship with Molly's brother, Fionn, deepens, all four young Cartwrights sneak out of the house, Josie and Adam plan their trip to Sacramento, and Chief Winnemucca surprises Josie with an early birthday gift!

The Cartwrights have to survive a visit from Adam's and Josie's Aunt Rachel, and tempers flare as Josie and Rachel butt heads, but romance is in the air, too, as Adam catches sight of Virginia City's new seamstress and Simon intensifies his and Josie's courtship. When Little Joe winds up in trouble, the family must come together to rescue him.

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.

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.