lemacdhide bio
 Author has written 33 stories for Little House on the Prairie, Sound of Music, and Downton Abbey. hey... i've been having a lot of fun writing my first fanfic. i'm trying hard to keep it up, posting updates regularly but there are always going to be obstacles. sometimes i hit a wall and don't know how to move the story but mostly it is just life preventing me from sitting here 24/7 writing. i'm a mom of two adopted boys (how LHOP is that?! Walnut Grove: Our Orphan Population is starting to outnumber the livestock) who need me during my waking hours. lately they have needed me during my sleeping ones, too. not fun. i appreciate any and all comments, positive and negative. all the feedback i've received so far has been tremendously encouraging. i used to write fanfic waaaay back before i even knew what it was... won't make me rich or famous, but it does make me happy. ok, that was corny. my apologies. anyway, enjoy... peace. |
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One Time Deposit, All Sales Are Final by AlexisRose84 reviews
Eleven year old Bree Smith has always wanted to know who her father was. Her mother, Anna Smith, is an independent shop keeper who was happily settled in her life and was not expecting her daughter to go in search of her father, John Bates-a man who had no idea he had a child out there, or at least, not one who would show up and want to meet him. Complete
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 16 - Words: 32,621 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 8/5 - Published: 6/17 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Thomas - Complete
Two Lost Souls by AlexisRose84 reviews
There was a time in her life when Anna Smith knew what she wanted and who she was, but that time has passed. Falling down a path of self-destruction, she stumbles upon a man who begins to change her life for the better. But this man, John Bates, has some ghosts of his own. Modern AU John/Anna Anna/Mary friendship COMPLETE
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 29,613 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 2/13 - Published: 1/17 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Mary C.
Greener Pastures by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
After his divorce and the death of his mother, John Bates seeks to fulfill his mother's last wishes and spread her ashes at Greener Pastures in Alberta, Canada. What he doesn't expect is for his mother's solicitor to inform him that she invested heavily in a ranch or that she made yearly trips there. Even more, he doesn't expect the ranch manager, Anna Smith.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 20 - Words: 85,945 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 12/8/2019 - Published: 1/23/2018 - Complete
Breathe Me by AlexisRose84 reviews
Summary: It's been 5 years since Anna left and then seemed to disappear into thin air. Now she's back, suddenly and without warning. Why is she back? What was she hiding? John/Anna Modern AU COMPLETE
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 47,746 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 11/5/2019 - Published: 9/18/2019 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Mary C. - Complete
The Day Our Lives Turned Upside Down by AlexisRose84 reviews
Summary: It's the fall of 2019 . John Bates has just retired from the US Army. He and his wife, Anna, are ready to start their new lives. An attack on Anna at his retirement party will turn their lives upside down. Deals with darker themes such as rape and miscarriages. COMPLETE
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 39,404 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 10/6/2019 - Published: 9/3/2019 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Mary C., Sybil C. - Complete
Xerosis by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
John Bates works as a cardiologist and meets Anna Smith at hospital when she's on a routine visit for a music therapy session, one of her volunteer activities away from her work as a professional cellist.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 100,129 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 7/26/2019 - Published: 4/16/2018 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
After the Fall by ChelsieSouloftheAbbey reviews
MODERN AU The death of his soon-to-be ex-wife brings Charles Carson and his daughter, Daisy, to coastal Maine. Elsie Hughes, nurse at Daisy's new school, is soon placed deep into the Carsons' lives. But can Charles, Elsie, and Daisy - and the small town of Misty Cove where they live - survive the aftermath of what's to come? New role for T. Barrow; stars almost entire DA cast.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 59 - Words: 320,667 - Reviews: 1718 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 9/16/2018 - Published: 11/24/2015 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] Thomas, Daisy - Complete
The Lineup by Banna-nannas reviews
S5E8 Missing Moment. Anna and John have been called to Scotland Yard under false pretenses, thus throwing their lives into upheaval yet again.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/25/2018 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Courses Never Did Run Smooth by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
When the scandalous news that Lady Anna Smith had a man die in her bedroom finally breaks, she leaves her home in Yorkshire to ride out the storm in America. After a dismal month in New York, she takes up an offer to ride west to see California. In the company of cowboy rancher, John Bates (who invites her to visit his spread in Northern California), she discovers a new world.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 22 - Words: 74,736 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 6/27/2018 - Published: 12/16/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Court of Miracles by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
The cycle turns as the immortal being, John Bates, fights against his immortal adversary for the right to escape to the mortal coil and find love.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 23 - Words: 60,700 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 2/25/2018 - Published: 12/16/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Lab Experiment by JamesLuver reviews
Modern AU. When John Bates agrees to take care of Isis whilst his best friend is away, he doesn't expect his world to collide—quite literally—with Anna Smith. Cover image by annambates.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 78,388 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 2/14/2018 - Published: 2/7/2018 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Let Your Heart Be Light by BannaLuver reviews
Anna sneaks a Christmas gift into the cottage for Mr. Bates. Canon era Christmas tale.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,560 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 1/1/2018 - Published: 12/21/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Tis the Season by BannaLuver reviews
A Christmas fic for lemacd123 as part of the Banna Secret Santa Exchange on Tumblr.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,425 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/24/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
House in Mourning- One Shot by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
How do we remember the dead?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 772 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/30/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S., OC - Complete
Beauty and Bates by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
Dr. Anna Smith works at a private research firm. Tasked with delivering a research update to their chief investor, she travels to French wine country. There she meets John Bates, reclusive investor. Heavy snows trap them together in the house long enough to realize that they may never want to be apart.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 22 - Words: 75,566 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 11/26/2017 - Published: 10/11/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
What It Hath Cost by mille libri reviews
Bates and Anna's road to happiness has already had more than its share of bumps; his arrest and what comes of it is only the next test of their love. Short vignettes covering on- and offscreen scenes in their romance; sequel to "For This Love."
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 119 - Words: 94,212 - Reviews: 666 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 11/20/2017 - Published: 4/13/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
The Fortune-Teller by augiesannie reviews
"Bliss. Have you known it, Fraulein?" With apologies to Charlotte Bronte.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,627 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/22/2017 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Cerulean Swan by The Author's Mighty Pen reviews
Anna Smith owns a jazz club called the Cerulean Swan and John Bates enters the scene to replace a lagging alcohol maker and distributor, Green. He invites her to come to his alcohol refinery, The Bubble Room, and specializes in refined champagnes and other alcoholic beverages. Together they will create a new kind of night club with his new brand: Ugly Duckling.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 71,964 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 10/8/2017 - Published: 9/4/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S., T. Branson, Henry T. - Complete
Spirits by Alchemine reviews
While trapped in the attic during a power cut, Miss Baxter learns that at Downton Abbey, dead isn't always gone. (Some Baxley)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 39 - Words: 72,027 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 7/19/2017 - Published: 5/1/2017 - Cora C., Thomas, Molesley, P. Baxter - Complete
Lorelei by augiesannie reviews
That magical night in the gazebo has faded into a wistful memory. With one month left before the wedding, Maria's troubles seem to grow bigger by the day, and even worse, she is alone with her misery, as Georg has become otherwise engaged. "She created quite a stir, and I want to be like her!" Please leave me a review.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,006 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 1/16/2017 - Published: 12/30/2016 - Complete
Love and Memory by augiesannie reviews
She wants nothing more than to remember the past. He wants nothing more than to forget it. An AU story influenced by the Story of the Trapp Family Singers and Maria's memoirs. Please leave me a review!
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 48,050 - Reviews: 167 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 11/22/2016 - Published: 8/7/2016 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Stardust by Handy-for-the-bus reviews
On a small Island in Scotland an injured soldier returns home to heal his body and soul, but little does he know that his recovery is in the hands of an unknown friend. Begins in the Summer of 1945.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 125,892 - Reviews: 297 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 9/10/2016 - Published: 8/21/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Masterpiece by Onesimus42 reviews
Musings on a marriage. Posted originally on Tumblr.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,578 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 8/21/2016 - Published: 8/20/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Fear and Loathing by Edward Carson reviews
A violent incident obliges Barrow to revisit his perspective on a few things and forces Carson to confront some unpleasant truths. The Carsons are married, but this story is non-canon, set in 1926. The rating is for violence in the first chapter and for the discussion of "mature subjects" in subsequent chapters.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 26,914 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 8/12/2016 - Published: 7/23/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, Thomas - Complete
Getting Married by Edward Carson reviews
Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes find out that getting married is a lot more complicated than a proposal and an acceptance. This story charts their progress through the obstacle course between engagement and wedding breakfast. Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes feature prominently, but the story is told from the perspectives of different characters. Canon in spirit, with much original material.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 19 - Words: 70,092 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/9/2016 - Published: 5/24/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
A Man Like Him by JamesLuver reviews
She'd never thought that she would meet a man like him. But John Bates is an enigma at the best of times, and Anna Smith simply can't work out whether the man that she's fallen in love with has given his heart in return.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,543 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/28/2016 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Enough of That by Edward Carson reviews
Troubled by Carson's behaviour, the Dowager intervenes. Subsequent chapters chronicle Carson's adjustment to a post-Downton life through conversations and interactions with Elsie, Robert, Thomas, Mary, and (eventually) Edith...! A POST-SEASON 6 story. This story offers an antidote to the journey explored in "The Way We Live Now," which ought to be read first.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 41,146 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 1/17/2016 - Violet C., Robert C., C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
As Time Goes By by theglamourfades reviews
As time goes by, love always remains. Written for Banna April.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,245 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/22/2016 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
A New Era, Indeed by ChelsieSouloftheAbbey reviews
One-shot as a gift for lemacd, in which the Carsons go up to meet Baby Bates before returning to the Love Nest early New Year's morning, 1926.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,653 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/18/2016 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Lovely Little Thing by WildMeiLing reviews
Just another theory as to how Maria ended up in that blue dress (you know the one!) the evening she returned from the abbey.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,297 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/19/2016 - Elsa S. - Complete
When Jesus Was Born by silly-beggar reviews
Modern AU for the Banna Secret Santa Exchange. "The day of the nativity reveal, John returned home to find Anna sat at the kitchen table, shoulders hunched over and head in her hands, all hopes of sparkly dresses gone."
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,681 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 12/27/2015 - Published: 12/23/2015 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
On bail by Kuri333 reviews
Modern AU. She is still the main suspect of Green's murder, but finally out of prison, at least for the time being. Desperately looking for a job, while trying to put her life back together, Anna meets Mr Bates.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 40,440 - Reviews: 196 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 12/22/2015 - Published: 11/22/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Second Thoughts by utility - singer reviews
Georg's/Maria's thoughts throughout the day she returns from the abbey; from before he announces his engagement to Elsa through the gazebo. A story exchange gift written for Skittlesmaltesers
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,526 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/21/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R.
Checkmate by ThePoorDidntWantThisOne reviews
"In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate." - Isaac Asimov. A holiday exchange story!
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,902 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 12 - Published: 12/20/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Art of Giving by WildMeiLing reviews
Truly, it is the thought that counts. Written for the Christmastime story gift exchange.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,312 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/19/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
All His Senses by Lauryn Vi reviews
Georg considers himself a disciplined man, but his senses keep betraying him.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,238 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/4/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Worth Any Price by augiesannie reviews
"The game isn't always worth the prize, Elsa." The story of Elsa Schraeder and Georg von Trapp.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,225 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 9/26/2015 - Published: 8/18/2015 - Georg vT., Elsa S. - Complete
Interrupted by ThePoorDidntWantThisOne reviews
Brigitta is interrupted during a pivotal conversation and the course of history is changed. A slight AU...
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,528 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 7/15/2015 - Published: 5/27/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Gypsy Travelers by mquest reviews
A series of unfortunate events lead to Maria and The Captain being rescued by a band of Gypsies for a night. If they had thought the circumstances leading up to them being rescued was bad the outcome of the night is worse. Or is it?
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 57,808 - Reviews: 305 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 6/29/2015 - Published: 7/14/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R.
Stuck with you by GeordieLass reviews
This story will follow Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson after the Series 5 Christmas Special, taking the story forward following Mr Carson's enchanting proposal of marriage. Other characters will feature as we see how those Downstairs and Upstairs react to the engagement x
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 60 - Words: 90,811 - Reviews: 1704 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 5/29/2015 - Published: 12/28/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Outside the Lines by nanniships reviews
Joe Molesley is approaching a mid life crisis running the flower shop that has been in his family for generations. He is driven to distraction when a tattoo parlor opens in the shop next to his and meets the owner and head artist of the tattoo parlor- Phyllis Baxter, a woman with a past and life issues of her own. What happens when the ink is permanent?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 59,985 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 5/16/2015 - Published: 1/30/2015 - Molesley, P. Baxter - Complete
The Grantham Arms by kouw reviews
When the past catches up with the present, it isn't always easy to deal with its consequences. Alternate Universe fic, almost spoiler free, includes a very proper Butler and a very different role for the person we normally know as Housekeeper Elsie Hughes. Will often not be safe for work.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 43,164 - Reviews: 531 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 5/13/2015 - Published: 1/4/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
For This Love by mille libri reviews
Bates and Anna couldn't have known where that first handshake would lead them: short vignettes covering on- and off-screen scenes in their romance.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 145 - Words: 120,282 - Reviews: 675 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 4/13/2015 - Published: 4/21/2013 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Across the Universe by poma14 reviews
Can lovers who were ripped apart in one life find each other and reconnect in the next? AU Anna/Bates reincarnation story. What would have happened if Bates had hanged? Romance with a heavy dollop of mystery as Anna and Bates's paths cross once again and they are inexplicably drawn to each other. Will they figure who they were in the past? And how does that affect their future?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 14 - Words: 119,631 - Reviews: 238 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 3/29/2015 - Published: 11/28/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Love Me Like You Do by fuzzydream archive reviews
"It was never simply physical for us, no. But in light of everything that has happened, it means so much more." Set after S5CS.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,153 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 8 - Published: 3/12/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
The Journal by charleybec reviews
After his death, Maria discovers Georg's old journals. Can reading them ease her grief? Warning: I cried when I wrote this... this story will pull at your heartstrings. Please read and review.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,174 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 1/10/2015 - Published: 12/26/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
How the Butler Stole Christmas (And How a Child Brought It Back) by chelsie fan reviews
This is a gift for brenna-louise which she's been kind enough to allow me to share. Apologies to Dr. Seuss and Lord Fellowes. I don't own Charles Carson, Miss Sybbie Branson, or the Grinch.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,019 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/22/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, Mrs Patmore, Sybbie B. - Complete
With Your Whole Heart by augiesannie reviews
She had let herself believe, for one magical afternoon, that the man she was in love with would love her back. But the Captain is marrying Baroness Schrader. Is this the end to her dreams of happiness? What happens next may surprise or even shock you.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,597 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/21/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Letter by augiesannie reviews
A bark of mirthless laughter from the Captain. "Love letters? I'm not the kind of man who writes love letters. Never was the type. Never will be." One-shot. Please R&R!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,410 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 9 - Published: 10/28/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Oblivious by GeordieLass reviews
Charles and Elsie are esteemed colleagues and friends. But are they more than friends? Does everyone else see something that they don't? This fic is written as a series of one-shots, each focused on Chelsie but told through the eyes of a different character, and linked together in a gentle tale. Set in Series 5 x
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 46,953 - Reviews: 401 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 9/10/2014 - Published: 8/22/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
The Sin of Wanting by Eady of Old reviews
Sometimes, in the face of extreme loneliness and melancholy, the mind creates a mechanism whereby a person can cope with their hopelessness. Almost physically wanting her into being, he could picture Anna in the drawing room seated next to him in his mother's chair.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,182 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 9/2/2014 - Published: 8/12/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Ice Cream Game by augiesannie reviews
While out for the evening during their engagement, Maria and Georg enjoy a treat, but not without ruffling some feathers among polite society. A prequel or a sequel, not sure which, to my recent story, The Pastry Shop. One shot, please R&R!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,165 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/25/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Guilt of the Innocent by Eady of Old reviews
"I want to know why Mrs. Hughes said that 'at least there will be no baby.'"
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,953 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 7/22/2014 - Published: 6/6/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Flickers by bugsfic reviews
How do you rebuild the perfect love when it is shattered? Or do you even try?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 31,109 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 5/9/2014 - Published: 4/6/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
Slammin' Doors by charleybec reviews
"Stars twinkle, planets glow and doors slam". A bit of fluff. Please read and review.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,347 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/8/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
From The Ashes by Gelana reviews
Trigger warning and S4 spoilers. John and Anna move towards healing after the attack. My attempt to make sense of what happened. Cannon until just before the season finale. Rated M for the depiction of the aftermath of sexual violence. Highclere Award nominee.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 67,419 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 3/27/2014 - Published: 10/14/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Happy Man by augiesannie reviews
Georg von Trapp was a happy man. An observer might have thought otherwise - not that anyone could observe, or probably even imagine, what was happening behind the doors of the honeymoon suite.
Sound of Music - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 580 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 6 - Published: 3/9/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Walled Garden by augiesannie reviews
It was built with love, and nearly destroyed by grief. Its walls concealed tender memories, wicked secrets, and fierce desire. In this hidden place, two lost souls, each in some way hiding from the truth, learned about loss, love and redemption.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 30,551 - Reviews: 191 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 3/3/2014 - Published: 10/17/2013 - [Georg vT., Maria R.] - Complete
The Closet by augiesannie reviews
Maria and Captain von Trapp find themselves in a bit of a tight squeeze, the temperature's rising, and there's no relief in sight. One-shot. Please R&R!
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,523 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 20 - Published: 2/16/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Take me with you by GeordieLass reviews
As the prospect of retirement looms for the Butler of Downton Abbey will Charles and Elsie finally part ways or will they find happiness and fulfilment together? This story is set at some point after Series 4.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 60 - Words: 109,707 - Reviews: 793 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 12/17/2013 - Published: 10/12/2013 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
How the Story Unfolds by LaLizi reviews
An account of the conversations we didn't see take place in 2X01 and how everybody finds out about Bates and Anna. Lord Grantham, Cora, Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, and Mary will factor in the story.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 17 - Words: 66,849 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 9/21/2013 - Published: 5/27/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Once Upon An Engagement by RKF55 reviews
What might have happened between the gazebo scene and the wedding? Almost all Maria/Georg, with a little Max/Elsa.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,292 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 5/5/2013 - Published: 3/25/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R., Max D. - Complete
State of Grace by megie reviews
Who knew happily ever after could be so difficult; the continuation of the lives of Grace, Oliver and Annie following the end of the 1982 movie. Based on and a sequel to Whimsicle-1's "Interludes and Everafters," which can be found on this site.
Annie - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 47,412 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/6/2013 - Complete
The Right Key by Jenna-Lynn reviews
When the Captain returns from Vienna, he brings back someone she never thought she would see again, sending Maria's world into a spiral of love, heartbreak, friendship, and family as she and Georg discover the key to opening their hearts.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 64 - Words: 88,398 - Reviews: 269 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 1/15/2013 - Published: 10/26/2012 - Maria R., Georg vT. - Complete
Snowflakes by Carolina Nadeau reviews
Marian Paroo has always loved snowflakes... but when Marian takes Harold to watch the first snowfall of the year, she has no idea of the wonderful surprise she will receive in return.
The Music Man - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,194 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/24/2012 - [Marian P., Harold H./Gregory] - Complete
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor by pussycatwithattitude reviews
Two lonely hearts, torn because of the war and its deathly consequences, meet and feel an instant connection. AU Georg/Maria.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,805 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 4/9/2012 - Published: 2/24/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
In Answer by MyMadness reviews
Bates negotiates his surrender under Anna's perceptive, healing touch. Follows our pair through much of WWI. Alternating POV. Ch20. The Final Chapter. Thank You! Sometimes predictions and promises just take a while. That's why it's good to be patient.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 48,727 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 12/30/2011 - Published: 2/24/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
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Blind Date reviews
modern/au They were told 'where' and 'when' to meet but very little about the 'who'. Anna Smith only knows that his name is John. John Bates knows even less than that. For the batesessecretservice Banna Secret Santa exchange on tumblr and with best wishes for JamesLuver/thank-god-and-you. And a big THANK YOU to annambates for the cover art!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 18,694 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 2/1/2019 - Published: 12/24/2018 - Robert C., Mary C., J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
However Whatever Whenever reviews
I have a few vignettes gathering dust on my computer. Some are from prompts on tumblr, some are just my reactions to scenes that affected me in some way. I've decided to dump there here as I come across them. Mostly canon, mostly rated K (otherwise noted) and not in any particular order. Please let me know what you think, thanks!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,876 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 8/21/2018 - Published: 5/3/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Four Little Bateses and How They Grew reviews
written for annambates for the batesessecretservice Secret Santa on tumblr. John and Anna are thrilled to welcome eight month old Evan into their home on Christmas Day but the feeling is not quite mutual for some reason. Written in the 'Ten Items or Less' universe - consider it some kind of sequel, I guess. ugh, I hope this even makes sense... xoxo
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,702 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/28/2017 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
OLIVE reviews
It's Christmastime in Stowe, VT. It's Gretl vs. the rest of the family in a holiday debate. Fluffy one shot for the proboards Advent 2017 calendar w/ thanks to mucwriters for putting it all together.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,262 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/22/2017
FindSomeoneNow reviews
February prompt: meet-cute **** modern AU/crackfic-y**** Maria's sister knows that Maria needs a bit of help when it comes to going out and finding her life, so she creates an online dating profile for her. Georg needs a new nanny for his seven children right away and is desperate enough to search for one online. Please, please give it a chance, thnx.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,528 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 5/5/2017 - Published: 3/5/2016
Remember the Night reviews
The Captain gives a stranger a lift from Vienna to Salzburg on Christmas Eve. AU/alternative meeting written for the proboards Christmas Advent calender with special thanks to mucwriter for the idea and hard work making it so great for the fandom.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,322 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 3/8/2017 - Published: 12/24/2016 - Complete
The Sound of a Wonderful Life reviews
"You've been given a very rare gift, Maria. To see what things would be like if you never went to the villa in the first place." My contribution for the proboards May prompt.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,043 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/27/2016 - Published: 5/20/2016 - Maria R., OC
ABC'S of Georg and Maria reviews
A series of one-shots based on tumblr prompt lists by askboxmeme and kissman91. There will be 26, one for each letter of the alphabet. Please RnR! Thanks!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 35,523 - Reviews: 259 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 9/17/2014
Ten Items or Less reviews
"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." Modern AU: He rescued her in the express check-out, and she rescued him from a life of ordinary. Written for silly-beggar and the Team Bates Secret Santa Exchange. Please R and R.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,442 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/22/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Seven Ways to Say 'I Love You' reviews
selected prompts from 'One Hundred Ways to Say 'I Love You' on tumblr. Happy Birthday, Augiesannie
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,599 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/1/2015 - Complete
Lost in You: Homecoming reviews
My contribution to the August prompt to revisit one of my stories and write something in that universe. This is about Georg and Maria's first night in the villa after he remembers everything. It would help if you've read LIY. Please leave a review and let me know what you think. TIA
Sound of Music - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,426 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/16/2015
Mrs Patmore Has A Minute, Mr Carson Has a Fit reviews
It wasn't that Mrs. Hughes lacked knowledge, her mother did teach her the basics after all. But she lacked the experience to make her very good at it. And if she were honest, she didn't really enjoy it all that much.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,792 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/19/2015
Sister Berthe: The Fun Nun reviews
She's not all about kissing the floor! She's got a bottle of wine and she's not afraid to share it... please read and review even if it is to tell me that this is the dumbest thing you've ever read.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,884 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/15/2015 - Maria R., Sister Berthe, Sister Margaretta, Sister Sophia - Complete
Dear Inspector reviews
A letter to Scotland Yard and the mystery of Mr. Green's death ***series 5 spoilers*** this is not speculation. it's not even a wild guess. it just kinda happened. RnR if you feel so inclined. thanks.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,544 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/15/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, J. Bates
Conversations reviews
Sometimes, when things are a confusing mess, it helps to have someone to talk to...
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,856 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/3/2014
The Misunderstanding reviews
My submission for the October birthday prompt (birthday, line of dialogue, instrument, surprise). A big stupid misunderstanding. It happens even with the most perfectly in love couples. At least I'm operating under that belief... leave a review, if you aren't confused. I think I am.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,298 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/12/2014
Sticking to the Shadows reviews
First and probably last DA fic... why John Bates really went to London and what it had to do with Green's death according my tortured fan mind. It's how I manage to sleep at all.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,909 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/10/2014
If Love Finds You Worthy reviews
This is a sequel to "No Safe Place" which had a rather unhappy ending. This is my attempt to do something about that. A business opportunity gives Georg an excuse to go away so his children can have their beloved governess back. AU but hopefully not too OOC. PLEASE READ AND PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW! thanks!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 40,732 - Reviews: 194 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 9/8/2014 - Published: 1/31/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Blushing Brides and Nervous Grooms reviews
From the long lost files of lemacd's laptop comes a one-shot no one expected, a one-shot so shocking, so surprising, so... just kidding. it's just a one-shot I forgot I wrote a few months ago. Title is the summary. Have I mentioned that it is a one-shot? Please RnR. Thnx.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,017 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/31/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
She's Always a Woman reviews
challenge: write a back story of a secondary character; include humor. So I picked Elsa, the reason she has a harmonica, and... well, the humor is in the eye of the beholder, I think. I'm so embarrassed that I wrote this and yet I don't think it warrants more than a T rating... i'm such a big baby. Still, I can't bring myself to beg for a review. ONE SHOT
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,289 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/21/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R., Max D., Elsa S. - Complete
Problem Solved reviews
prompt: write about something that happens at noon. Maria's wedding and transformation thru the Reverend Mother's eyes. ONE SHOT
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,861 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 7 - Published: 3/18/2014 - Maria R., Mother Abbess - Complete
How to Stalk a Nun reviews
Someone follows Maria up the mountain. Another one shot and even though the title is creepy, the story is NOT. Please leave a review.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,573 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/15/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Memory to Keep reviews
Another fluffy one shot... from a Christmas story prompt. Georg hopes he can figure out how to put some of Maria's treasures in a memory box... yeah, lame summary. Please read and PLEASE REVIEW. thanks!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,460 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/3/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Interlude in the Gazebo reviews
Georg and Maria enjoy a little interlude in the gazebo. ONE SHOT please read and leave a review! Thanks.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,220 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/5/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Somebody Kind reviews
One shot... Just a short little flirty fluffy post-honeymoon scene. Please read and review.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,600 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/4/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Only Wedding Night Story I'll Ever Write reviews
The title and the rating says all you need to know. One shot.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,301 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/17/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Lost In You reviews
This story is a mash-up of one my most favorite movies "Random Harvest" and TSOM. If you haven't seen RH, I beg you to watch it, before or after you read my story... I can't tell you what to do. When I got the idea, it became an obsession and I hope it works. SUMMARY UPDATE 6/9/13: i'm changing the rating from 'T' to 'K ' because that's what it should have been in the first place.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 92,416 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 10/11/2013 - Published: 4/19/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Minneapolis reviews
Hiram and Eva have moved to Minneapolis to start their new life together. Sequel to 'Redeemed'... bear with me, it's a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. reviews adored. SUMMARY UPDATE 7/11/13 PLZ READ! I have not abandoned this story, but need to finish a story in another forum first. your patience will be honored PROMISE! thnx.
Little House on the Prairie - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 19,830 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 4/30/2013 - Published: 2/24/2013 - Dr. Hiram B., Eva B. S.
The Only Constant reviews
When you are finally happy, change can be a pretty big threat. At least Louisa thinks so.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,296 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/11/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R., Louisa vT. - Complete
No Safe Place reviews
This is the story of what happened b/w Maria and the Captain when a fanfiction writer gets in a really pissy mood and has too much time on her hands. Not a happy ending, sorry. Feel free to write a review and tell me how much you hate it.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,740 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/2/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R., Max D. - Complete
Unwelcome Encounter reviews
One shot story that takes place shortly before the wedding... Maria starts to have doubts after a most unpleasant conversation with Herr Zeller. Please read/review/thanks :)
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,275 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 11 - Published: 2/17/2013 - Maria R., Georg vT. - Complete
Dear Caroline reviews
Eva writes a letter about the first couple months after she left Walnut Grove... it's a prequel to the sequel to 'Redeemed'...
Little House on the Prairie - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 912 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/14/2013 - Eva B. S., Caroline Q. I. - Complete
Redeemed reviews
Eva Beadle struggles to keep a secret so she can continue to live and work in Walnut Grove, but she finds herself unable to keep it hidden for long. Humiliation threatens to undo her to the core. Dr. Baker steps up and offers the only chance out of a life of total shame. He just wants to love her. She is sure her secret will never allow that to happen. PLZ Read and REVIEW!
Little House on the Prairie - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 24,674 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 2/7/2013 - Published: 1/21/2013 - Eva B. S., Dr. Hiram B. - Complete
