A new casino is slated to come to Stockton. Nick, Jarrod and Heath will all take their chances on love but adultery, witchcraft, deceit, intolerance, murder and gossip are the hands they are dealt.

Nora's sister Gabby comes to the Barkley ranch. Will she and Heath find their way to each other, or will her independent spirit get in the way? And who is the mysterious stranger really after? I do not own rights to these characters other than my original ones that I added to the story.

Eugene is home for summer break before starting veterinarian school in the fall. He joins Nick and Heath on a short drive, not having a clue what he's getting himself into, but hoping he'll finally earn respect from his older brothers. But can he stop daydreaming long enough to stay out of trouble? The youngest has to work the hardest to gain respect—and can lose it the easiest.

What happened after the bar fight

In this sequel to "Victoria's Secret," Ian, Jarrod's birth father, arrives in Stockton, wanting Jarrod's help. Jarrod has to figure out what role his newfound father will play in his life—and if he can forgive him. Many thanks to those who challenged me to bring Ian back, and many thanks for the reviews. I've made some changes based upon those reviews.

Jarrod learns a hit man has been hired to kill him—but he's warned to stay quiet about it. Meanwhile, Heath has a new woman in his life who keeps him floating on air—until gravity forces him back to earth with a thud. This story takes place soon after the season four episode, "The Secret." Many thanks to JTBgirl for her assistance.

Seventeen-year-old Jarrod explains why he is going to war to four-year-old Audra. Then three years later, Nick has to explain the same thing to her. Then many years later, she remembers those times and talks to Heath about the same war, but also a war he's having with himself.

While riding up to Sacramento, Heath and Audra run into one of Heath's old friends, James. However, James isn't the boy Heath once knew, and he causes trouble when he kidnaps Audra.

Jarrod isn't the only one in the family who keeps secrets. When Victoria's long-protected secret comes to light, Jarrod must re-examine everything he believes about himself. Is he even the man he thought he was?

It's a difficult past Lucy Layton and the Barkleys - especially Nick and Jarrod - have to conquer to move forward.

This is just a fluff piece with a little bit of drama, a little bit of romance, a little bit of humor, and a whole lot of puppy love. And family drama, of course. Always family drama. Includes all the Barkleys except for Eugene. Rated T because adult topics are discussed.

Alternative storyline that attempts to right the wrongs that take place during "The Guilt of Matt Bentell" episode. This story begins right after the Barkleys order Heath to accompany Matt Bentell to the lumber camp. Note: This one-chapter story references situations from "His Right Arm" but can still stand alone.

Jarrod and Nick become involved with Barbary Red again but this time, it's all very, very different.

Nick reignites a romance with an old girlfriend—and an old grudge with Jarrod. All the Barkleys except Eugene appear in this story that takes place soon after the final episode.

Heath's perception of what's happening around him while in a comatose state. Takes place after the events of "The Iron Box"," but you don't have to have seen the episode to understand what's happening.

The title explains itself.

What might have happened when Barbary Red went to trial? What is justice?

Still in his first year with the Barkleys, Heath learns a new ritual that affects his future more than he expected.

Years ago I posted a story called Let's Kill All the Lawyers. This is a substantial rewrite, with a more optimistic title.

Kathryn is an orphan. Her only family is a grey wolf named Raphael and a paint stallion named Vaquero. With her fiery red hair and a bow in a world of guns Kathryn just wants to find a home and a family to belong to. Arriving at the Barkley Ranch, she just might have found them. But has she truly? Will the Barkley's accept her? Or are her troubles just beginning?

During those tumultuous first weeks at the ranch (after "Palms of Glory" and before "Forty Rifles"), Heath has difficulty fitting in. After he breaks Nick's right arm, Heath must take care of his brother—and learn what it means to be a brother. In exchange, Heath teaches the family how to "gentle" a horse—and each other.

Inspired somewhat by Romeo and Juliet. Upon an accidental meeting, Nick develops a crush on and later falls in love with an Italian woman who recently arrived in the United States with her family & settled in Stockton. Everything seems to go well until society customs kick in and an intolerant relative arrives! Stay tuned for more. Please, read & review!

Synopsis: A few years back, I took up a challenge from The Writing Desk: Based on the strength of the bond between Nick and Heath; during a heated argument Nick uses the phrase "your kind". Realizing his mistake, can he fix it? Timeframe note, this story references events in Forty Rifles and Boots with My Father's Name, and is set shortly thereafter.

For Silas, who knew what he was doing.

Three years later, the family gathers for the wedding of Hannah Barkley and James David Autonberry.