"They didn't even know she was gone." Emma Dutton, thirteen years old and forgotten by the world, was found in a ditch with scars on her body and fire still in her eyes. Branded. Silenced. Changed. When Lee and the ranch hands find her, the entire Dutton Ranch is thrown into something far deeper than cattle and land wars - a quiet battle for one girl's survival, healing, and revenge. As the days stretch on, Emma must learn to trust again - her grandfather John, the quiet strength of Rip, the steady hands of Lloyd, and the unlikely warmth of the bunkhouse crew. But when her abuser comes too close to the land that once made her feel safe, Emma doesn't just survive - she learns how to fight back. A gritty, emotional, and powerful Yellowstone story about trauma, healing, and what it really means to be Dutton tough.

She was never supposed to leave the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch-but she was never really gone either. Sent to Texas by her father, Isabella Mae Dutton built a life in the dust and heat, training horses and carrying the Dutton legacy far beyond Montana. But blood ties don't fade, and when a late-night call from Beth brings her home, Isabella returns to a ranch standing on the edge of change. Reunited with her family-Kayce, Beth, Rip, and the father who shaped them all-Isabella finds that the Yellowstone is not just a place you leave behind... it's a place that calls you back. And this time, it's not just the ranch she has to face-but a new man named Ryan who never knew her name until now. **** disclaimer**** I don't own Yellowstone or any of the characters except for Isabella Dutton. Also don't own any of the photos used unless specified. I will also be loosely falling the event in that happen Yellowstone and more than likely won't use the exact dialogue that is used in the show.

Seven-year-old Ivy was never meant to carry the kind of pain she does. Brutalized, broken, and left with more scars than words, she's found in a ditch and brought back to the Dutton Ranch-a place already familiar with blood and revenge. But this time, it's different. This time, it's a child. Rip holds her like she's made of glass. Beth guards her like a wildfire. Lloyd becomes her constant. And Walker? He sings the pieces of her back together. As Ivy slowly begins to heal-nightmares, silence, and all-the bunkhouse becomes her family, and the ranch becomes the one place where her past can't chase her forever. But scars don't vanish overnight, and neither do enemies. And Ivy? She's not done fighting. This is a story about the power of found family, healing through hurt, and the kind of strength no child should have to learn.

Charlotte Dutton is the youngest daughter of John and Evelyn Dutton. Like the rest of her siblings, she was pushed to become something that would serve the greater purpose of the great Yellowstone ranch. Charlotte, or Charlie, as she's called by everyone, but her father, left the ranch to go to veterinary school, and returned home to learn the ropes, and one day assume the position as the ranch's primary vet. That's when she meets Ryan, low man on the ranch, and her whole world view changes... (This runs with the timeline of the show, but I will throw in my own flashbacks.)

Montana "Tana" Dutton has always been a contradiction-a free spirit bound by the weight of her family's legacy. As the youngest of the Dutton siblings, she's grown up in the shadow of Yellowstone Ranch's unyielding traditions, navigating a world of rugged cowboys and relentless rules. Wild-hearted yet lost, Tana longs to carve her own path in a life dictated by land and loyalty. With a restless need for adventure and an obsession with uncovering truths others dare not face, she challenges the hardened hearts around her and the western way of life she's never fully embraced-or entirely rejected. On this unforgiving ranch, survival is about more than grit; it's about finding who you are before the land claims you. Tana is about to find out if she's the one who can tame Yellowstone, or if Yellowstone will break her first. -

In the heart of Montana, where the land is wide, the skies endless, and the ranch hands as rugged as the terrain, love and family grow in unexpected ways. Montana Heartbeats follows the lives of Rip Wheeler and Elise Dutton - a couple bound by love, loyalty, and the unshakable bonds of family - as they navigate life on the Yellowstone Ranch. From quiet mornings sipping coffee on the porch, to chaotic days wrangling kids, horses, and ranch drama, these short stories capture the moments that define a lifetime. Experience the laughter, the tears, and the passion that comes with raising a family in the untamed beauty of Montana, all while facing challenges that test their hearts, their courage, and their unbreakable connection. Join Rip and Elise as they find love, strength, and joy amidst the wide-open skies, the rolling hills, and the endless heartbeat of Yellowstone. Each story is a tender, thrilling glimpse into a life built on family, romance, and the kind of loyalty only a Montana ranch can inspire. Perfect for fans of Yellowstone, family sagas, and heartwarming romance, this series reminds us that home is where love takes root - and where the heart belongs.

Caroline Dutton, the youngest of the Dutton family and vying for the spot as heir to the ranching throne, has always held firm love of the Yellowstone ranch. It was her home. She would do anything to protect it. With more and more problems arising, fear of losing the ranch creeps in. She never really put much effort into anything other than the ranch. She had no desire to. Nothing else came close in importance. Until she begins spending more time with a cowboy working on the ranch. Sure, she had known Ryan vaguely but never really spoke to him. The more time the two spend together, the more their bond grows and something neither expected begins to blossom. A/N: I do not own Yellowstone or its characters, only Caroline and her plotlines. All rights go to Taylor Sheridan.

When Lloyd Pierce's five-year-old granddaughter Harper is left on the steps of the Yellowstone, he finds himself facing a world he never thought he'd know-raising a child. Bruised, wary, and nearly silent, Harper carries the weight of neglect and fear. But on the ranch, among horses and cowboys, she begins to find her voice. With Beth's sharp protection, Rip's quiet watch, and John's steady hand, Harper slowly carves out a place in a rough world. And Lloyd-an old cowboy who never thought he'd have a legacy-realizes that sometimes, family comes when you least expect it. Grit, family, loyalty, and second chances-the Yellowstone way.

When the Duttons rescue Tate from the neo-Nazi militia, they discover another child in the darkness-a six-year-old girl named Sadie. Hurt, abandoned, and carrying scars too deep for words, Sadie doesn't trust anyone. But Tate refuses to leave her behind. Brought to the Yellowstone ranch, she finds herself surrounded by a family she never knew could exist-one full of fierce love, sharp tempers, and unbreakable loyalty. As John, Kayce, Monica, Beth, and Rip each step in to protect her, Sadie must learn how to live in a world where safety is real and love doesn't hurt. But shadows don't fade easily... and the past has a way of following. A gritty, emotional Yellowstone fanfiction about healing, family, and the strength it takes to belong.

Join Rip Wheeler's 6 year old daughter, Livvy Wheeler, in her life living on The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. I don't own anything from this story other than Livvy herself This is my first story and also not edited. Suggestions would be nice. I'll probs do each chapter=an episode with little gaps filled in