Handy-for-the-bushide bio
 Author has written 32 stories for Downton Abbey. I'm 26 years old and I'm Portuguese. I love Downton Abbey and all that is Anna and Bates! Highclere Award nominee, 2014. In Progress: With Love Heading South (posting on The Bates Shipping Co) Blessed (posting on The Bates Shipping Co) Coming soon: The Conquering - M rated - 1700s - Romance/Drama The Anna and Mr Bates Reading Room: A blog dedicated to all of the wonderfully talented Anna and Mr Bates fanfic writers. Our goal is to promote the new fic and re-introduce to some of the old. Personal Tumblr blog: handy-for-the-bus My wonderful beta: terriejane Our adjoined FF account : The Bates Shipping Co |
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Big Conclusions by rgbcn reviews
Sheldon finds Amy struggling with her research. He tries to help her in the only way he knows.
Big Bang Theory - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,620 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 28 - Published: 6/18/2017 - [Sheldon C., Amy Farrah Fowler] - Complete
Love Is An Actual Strength by theglamourfades reviews
Two hearts, finding each other unexpectedly, fighting through adversity, celebrating in joy - becoming one. Anna and Bates throughout their relationship, in scenes throughout the series of Downton (canon and AU), and how their love conquers all.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 26,093 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 6/12/2016 - Published: 7/5/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
He's Back by younaughtygirl reviews
"He was back. Her body told her so. It was singing with it." Giving the Bates' the love life they deserve. S 3, post prison. Enter at your own discretion.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 10,882 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 5/30/2016 - Published: 10/14/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Our Gentle Sin by fuzzydream archive reviews
"If we have to leave here, if we have to leave the country, we are going to be together." AU from S2E6.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,070 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 11/6/2015 - Published: 10/19/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
Beneath Still Waters by fuzzydream archive reviews
Anna investigates a curious mystery, but she soon finds herself struggling to tell what is real and what is in her mind. Post Series 5.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 38,203 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 7/2/2015 - Published: 4/23/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Stay by fuzzydream archive reviews
Modern AU. Life can always come up with a few surprises. (completely A/B, but with other characters' appearances as well)
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 88,824 - Reviews: 267 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 4/16/2015 - Published: 5/3/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
A Meeting at Night by Lynn Saunders reviews
Amorous meetings at night. Chapter 1: A wedding night. Chapter 2: A homecoming.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,523 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 4/2/2015 - Published: 3/8/2015 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Bluebird by rjwritergirl reviews
How does a broken heart get put back together when it's been torn apart? Spoilers for 4.03! AU after the 2nd chapter! Trigger warning!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 47 - Words: 70,089 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 3/23/2015 - Published: 10/10/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Unspeakable Sin by precibus reviews
*spoilers for S4, AU from S4E3 onwards* "Suppose you're with child, what will you do then?" "I'll kill myself." The unthinkable has happened: weeks on from the concert, Anna realises that her greatest fear has come true. (M rated and trigger warning). Winner of a Highclere Award for best AU Period Anna/Bates story
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 33,076 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 3/22/2015 - Published: 11/17/2013 - Isobel C., E. Hughes, J. Bates, Anna S.
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
Anything by Lynn Saunders reviews
Bates discovers that Married Love is actually about how to please women in bed. He puts his new knowledge to good use.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,326 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/1/2015
Smooth Sailing Ahead by mr-and-mrs-bates reviews
A Banna drabble about the pending arrival of Baby Bates
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 430 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/28/2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Sweet Dreams by Lynn Saunders reviews
Anna and Bates share some forbidden moments during their visit to the Highlands. Anna x Bates snippet fic mid-ep for 3.9. Response to fic prompt: chocolate.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,144 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/21/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Hope Traversed at Night by Lynn Saunders reviews
A new spring brings hope and self-healing.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,052 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: 2/15/2015 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
For Love by fuzzydream archive reviews
If God wouldn't give them a chance, perhaps they should make one themselves, Anna decided. But she knew God worked in mysterious ways.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 29,231 - Reviews: 154 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 1/20/2015 - Published: 11/13/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Parts of a Whole by Umbrella-ella reviews
There is joy, there is heartbreak, but in between, in those small moments that define us, there is true love. The story of Anna and Mr. Bates, told in multiple installments.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 35,881 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 1/6/2015 - Published: 3/10/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Twelfth Night by Mishka67 reviews
What does everyone else see that John Bates can't?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,764 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/5/2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] Robert C. - Complete
The Little Stowaway by adamsforthought reviews
Just as John and Anna Bates begin to grow concerned about their childlessness, they meet little Henry, an intriguing young rascal from the village who increasingly reminds John of his own childhood, especially as the darker details of Henry's family life come into light. S5 AU. Hints of Molesley-Baxter and Carson-Hughes.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,299 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 12/29/2014 - Published: 6/11/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.]
Today I Long For You by fuzzydream archive reviews
"We're here now, and we're both free. Let us live the present." Set after S5CS.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,036 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/28/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Hero by fuzzydream archive reviews
She was home, and just in time for Christmas.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,085 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/22/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
All We Are by a-lady-to-me reviews
Series 2/AU - After John leaves with Vera, Anna is devastated. But what if someone had come along to mend Anna's broken heart? When John returns about to be free from his wife, and ready to marry Anna; he may not find things exactly how he left them. Will John fight to keep the love of his life? Or will he let his insecurities get in the way, and watch her slip away to another man?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 33,191 - Reviews: 99 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 11/11/2014 - Published: 12/3/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
A Baker's Dozen by c8linWAH reviews
A one shot continuing the cottage scene between Bates and Anna in S5E06 *Spoiler warning*
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 711 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/26/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Together with a Splash by JamesLuver reviews
Anna and John are very much enjoying their first few days in the cottage, with readying their home falling a little by the wayside for more pressing activities. But when John takes a bath and Anna decides to join him, things don't quite go as planned.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,080 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/3/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
The Bates Children Chronicles by mr-and-mrs-bates reviews
Fluffy Anna and Bates family drabbles and scenarios in no particular order.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,116 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 8/31/2014 - Published: 6/18/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Novel Words by Eady of Old reviews
"And what other words have you read in these novels of yours?"
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,517 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 3 - Published: 7/6/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
The Shirt by im-yours-for-life reviews
Anna decides to surprise John by wearing nothing but one of his button down shirts. Total smut, not plot whatsoever!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,952 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 4 - Published: 6/28/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Imaginings by a-lady-to-me reviews
Based on a prompt I received via Tumblr: "John always imagined taking Anna from behind and one night he finally has enough courage to ask her. Anna's a bit nervous about it but finds the idea exciting." Strong M Rating!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,792 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/26/2014
Sanctuary by a-lady-to-me reviews
Post Prison Release Series 3 - Anna and Bates have a heated moment of reunion in the courtyard. Will they be able to keep themselves from getting carried away?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,330 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 6/24/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Two Is Better Than One by im-yours-for-life reviews
Anna and Bates meet at a wedding, but when disaster strikes and they are forced together will it bring them closer or tear them apart?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 34,916 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 6/3/2014 - Published: 5/22/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Stolen Time by katamarann reviews
Set during S3E07 as an explanation for Anna's body language in the servant's hall after Bates's release from prison.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,936 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/28/2014 - Anna S. - Complete
High Society by theglamourfades reviews
Modern Anna x Bates one shot. At a dinner party held by the Crawleys in the grand surroundings of Downton Abbey, Anna and John get the chance to explore.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,331 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/22/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Through My Eyes by a-lady-to-me reviews
A/U set after S3 - Anna and John have been blessed with a baby boy, but things are not nearly as happy as they should be. Anna falls into a deep depression. Feelings of inadequacy, failure, and insecurity cast a shadow over their lives and threaten her marriage to the love of her life. Can John pull her from the depths of darkness? Is love enough to save them?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,866 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 5/4/2014 - Published: 4/30/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Married Bliss by Falcongirl00 reviews
Adults only. John and Anna enjoy married life in the privacy of their cottage. In other words, cottage smut plain and simple!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,719 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 4/22/2014 - Published: 7/25/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
An Evening Out by Kristen APA reviews
[AU, set after S3CS] Anna and Bates finally get to go to the fair. [Cheesy fluffy stuff].
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,292 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/16/2014 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Something New by a-lady-to-me reviews
Wedding Weekend Smut
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,765 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/13/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Healing by a-lady-to-me reviews
S4 Oneshot - An exploration of a way Anna and Bates might have reintroduced intimacy/closeness back into their relationship after her attack.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,920 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/11/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Without Words by Eady of Old reviews
He didn't need to say the words.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,973 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/28/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
A Better Man by a-lady-to-me reviews
Series 1 A/U - What if John had already been divorced when Anna confessed her love on the way to the flower show? Would he be able to overcome his doubts and insecurities and accept her love? This is a two-part fic.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,196 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 2/26/2014 - Published: 2/25/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates
I Can't Wait To Spoil You by a-lady-to-me reviews
Written from a prompt I received on Tumblr. Anna and John have some fun in the bath on their first night at the cottage after his release.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,832 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/18/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Small Things, Great Love by JamesLuver reviews
John Bates knows that he's not destined for great things, not after the life that he's had. But perhaps he can show the measure of himself in other ways.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 26,338 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 2/14/2014 - Published: 2/10/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Save Me by a-lady-to-me reviews
S4/Ep 2(US) or 3(UK) A/U - John's intuition kicks in during the concert, and he rushes downstairs to find his wife. Will he make it in time to save her from her attacker? ***Trigger Warning***
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,442 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 9 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Very Special Indeed by a-lady-to-me reviews
Series 1 - Slight A/U (but who knows?) - After Bates brings her the lovely tray; Anna witnesses him shoving Thomas against the wall, and goes to the courtyard to think. What happens when Bates joins her?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/5/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
All Mine, All Yours by rjwritergirl reviews
A one chapter AU piece. I was prompted with what might have happened if Bates had followed Anna down to the kitchen the night of the concert. Only one chapter.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,633 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/31/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Whispers In the Dark by a-lady-to-me reviews
My take on Anna's first night back at the cottage after John finds out. **Spoiler Alert US Ep 4/UK Ep 5** ***Possible trigger warning*** - there are no details, or anything directly addressing the attack. Just wanted to post a warning to be safe.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,400 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/21/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
The Uniform by a-lady-to-me reviews
Shameless smut inspired by a post on Tumblr!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,369 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/9/2014 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
You Can Always Buy Me a Penny Lick by mr-and-mrs-bates reviews
Set during the Christmas Special, Anna offers to buy John a penny lick. With that simple phrase John is reminded of the last time Anna offered to buy him a penny lick.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,824 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 7 - Published: 1/4/2014 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Welcome to Forever by a-lady-to-me reviews
Prompted by handy-for-the-bus: Anna plans a surprise getaway for John's birthday. Could this weekend trip be the beginning of their future together?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,647 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/21/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
A Fascination by a-lady-to-me reviews
Series 2 - Wedding Night Smut - John finds himself extremely fascinated with a certain part of Anna's anatomy.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,306 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/12/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
The Proposal by a-lady-to-me reviews
S2/AU - What happened the night that Bates told Anna he booked the registrar? Major fluff alert!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,441 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/12/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Forever By Your Side by fuzzydream archive reviews
It's 1927 and eight years of marriage and three beautiful children give Mr and Mrs Bates a lot to look forward to in the future. Life presents new obstacles as it leads John and Anna to a new stage of love, trust and companionship - with their own family included, now. Nominated for four Highclere Awards, winner of two (characterisation for Anna and A/B Period AU).
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 33,844 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 12/8/2013 - Published: 5/4/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
As It Comes by Harpy101 reviews
SPOILER ALERT. Begins 6 weeks after Season 4, episode 3. Some violent imagery, angst, comfort. I am a survivor. And I've known relationships that made it and relationships that didn't. I only undertake this with the gravest respect for the process, and profound love for these characters. I'll probably end up in A/U.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,646 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 11/22/2013 - Published: 11/7/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates
A Friend at the Table by Harpy101 reviews
A series. These are the moments I craved to see, as Anna falls more in more in love, beginning at the end of S1 E1. Some interstitial moments, and Anna's stream of consciousness in certain scenes. These are not my characters.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 25,790 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 11/2/2013 - Published: 7/13/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates
Homecoming by Madame Marmot reviews
Anna returns to John and life in their cottage.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,033 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 6 - Published: 10/30/2013
Tea for Two by theglamourfades reviews
A familiar routine takes an interesting turn for Anna and John after hours...Inspired by 4.1 so spoilers, I guess (though nothing big, really). Oh, and smuttiness ahead.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,379 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/28/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Staying In by im-yours-for-life reviews
This was inspired by the following post on "Imagine Person B of your OTP going for a night out while Person A is in the Person A emerges in an extremely loose satin robe that shows their chest off, and instead of going out, Person B changes their plans and ends up making love to Person A several times before they end up cuddling and they fall "
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,826 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/28/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Shadow Proves the Sunshine by JamesLuver reviews
Anna and John's life together is pushed to the limit by the arrival of the charming Mr Green, who turns out to be anything but. When the unthinkable happens and they are left to deal with the consequences, can they ever be happy again?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 77,960 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 9/22/2013 - Published: 8/7/2013 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Reasons Why Bates Was Crying by digthatshizz reviews
The trailer freaked us all out. Here is a take on why Bates might have been crying, followed by some naughty goings on in the boot room. Pure fluff.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,467 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/7/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Keep Me A Secret by theglamourfades reviews
As Valentine's Day approaches at Downton Abbey, Anna comes up with a plan to make the most of the holiday with John. 4.1 speculation (sort of). Flirty fluff ahead!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,022 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/3/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Unbreakable by Umbrella-ella reviews
A short scene exploring one possibility for S4 based on the recent trailer. Enjoy!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 791 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/2/2013 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Sing While it is Still Dark by luvinx reviews
Short piece that directly follows the garter scene, Series 3 Episode 2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,625 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/28/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Changes by BloodyMaryPrayer reviews
Anna and John Bates have to manage unexpected frustration when a new footman joins the house.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 19 - Words: 21,866 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 7/28/2013 - Published: 7/10/2013 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Sweetest Gift by im-yours-for-life reviews
Anna and John celebrate their first Christmas as husband and wife.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,987 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 7/17/2013 - Published: 7/8/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S.
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Yuletide reviews
A Christmas One Shot
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 863 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/25/2017 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Concepts reviews
Banna Concepts I write on Tumblr.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 394 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/19/2017 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
More Than Just A Glimpse reviews
All John Bates needed was a glimpse of her...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 649 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Published: 11/5/2016 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
With Love reviews
Letters written between two newlyweds during WW2. Every post is one letter only, and you will have to wait for the next one to read the response. The letters come accompanied with a short scene (present or flashback).
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 12,614 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 10/5/2016 - Published: 12/10/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Stardust 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
Things Said reviews
Things Anna and John say to each other at various moments of their lives.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 2,988 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 2/29/2016 - Published: 2/15/2016 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Happy Christmas! reviews
Anna and John's Christmas morning. Modern. One shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,634 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/28/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Enterprise reviews
Anna is the only child of Simon and Amelia Smith, owners of a successful cotton factory. When she reaches the age of 21, they decide she's old enough to learn the family business and wed the son of Simon's most trusted business partner. However her parents plans don't go as they wish when Anna discovers that the world holds more than an arranged life. AU, begins in 1851, London
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 121,400 - Reviews: 227 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 7/31/2015 - Published: 10/14/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Away From Prying Eyes reviews
Prompted by Terriejane on Tumblr. In the privacy of their cottage nothing could dampen John's ardour except maybe this…
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 873 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/10/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
It's Over reviews
My take of what happened after John tells Anna he's leaving with Vera in the morning. Ep 2x1.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 590 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/12/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
For Old Time's Sake reviews
A Christmas charity event will take place at Downton, and a servants choir is the perfect entertainment for the night, and according to his Lordship, John Bates is the best man to train them, but he will find it hard to convince his valet to do so. Will Lord Grantham be able to persuade him? Maybe with Anna's help...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,226 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 5/9/2015 - Published: 3/30/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Robert C. - Complete
Master Of Self Control reviews
Set in series 3. John and Anna can't stop thinking about their reunion the night before, and that leads to a dangerous "adventure" in the attics. One shot based on Terriejane's Prompt 'What did Branson see'
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,489 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/9/2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
What A Catch! reviews
A two part story for Terriejane's prompt. John and Thomas find themselves competing once again. But, this time, it's all about fishing skills, or just a matter of luck.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,396 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/27/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
A Violet Dress For His Love reviews
Set after ep 8 of series 4. Anna wonders what John did while he was in York and is decided to make him tell her everything... but he already had other plans for their evening.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,658 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 6 - Published: 3/13/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Unconventional Bed reviews
After one month of waiting, Anna and Bates finally move to their cottage, and although their home is still not quite ready, they are not willing to waste one more night sleeping apart. One shot - set.3x8
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,825 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/4/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Story Lines reviews
Terriejane (on Tumblr) gives the first line and we have to write around it. It's fun and if you want to give it a try go on Tumblr and look for her blog. Every week she posts as few lines and they are always fun! Hope you like these little drabbles :)
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,783 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/4/2015 - Published: 1/29/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Pampering reviews
Terriejane's Pic Prompt #7 on Tumblr. John Bates arrives home to a session of pampering and passion.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,820 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/1/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Mark Of Passion reviews
Prompt by Terriejane: Oh my, John wakes up one morning with a 'love bite' just under his ear and his collar doesn't hide it. He doesn't notice it but everyone else does.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 675 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/1/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Every Right reviews
Bates breaks Anna's heart when he tells her he's leaving with Vera the next morning. But before he goes, Anna makes a decision that will change their life forever. Will that night be the beginning of the end for both Anna and Bates? Heartbreak, misunderstandings and concealments will only prove how uncertain the future can be.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 41,258 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 2/22/2015 - Published: 4/19/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Glimpses of Life reviews
Weekend Challenges by Terriejane. Some will be Modern and AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 25 - Words: 28,523 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 2/17/2015 - Published: 9/7/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
A Rival's Deal reviews
A 4 part story for Terriejane's Boxing Challenge. The House vs the Village. Who fights for the Abbey? Who trains? Who wins?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,659 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 2/13/2015 - Published: 2/11/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
It Won't Be Long Now reviews
Series 2 Ep 3 One shot from Bates pov.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 657 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/27/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Tea with Mrs Bates reviews
Series 1 ep 7 one shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,054 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/21/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Chair reviews
Set in S5 ep7 (possible spoilers? maybe) John and Anna enjoy the rest of the evening in each other's arms...and his *magical* chair.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,915 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/6/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Sleepless reviews
Anna and Bates one shot set in series 5. My take on what happened at night, after their conversation in the servants hall. May contain some spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 897 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/22/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Banna's Alphabet reviews
Series of Drabbles from A to Z that I wrote and posted on Tumblr.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 5,749 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/28/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
If Only reviews
Mr Bates is staying after all. Set in S1, Ep1.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 997 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 4 - Published: 6/24/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Angel reviews
What would have happened if Anna had been sicker than anyone realized? When Bates brings the tray, and she doesn't answer he is worried. He breaks all the rules to make sure she is taken care of that night. AU, set in series 1 ep 4.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,725 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/31/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
No More Secrets reviews
'There's no baby.' After hearing Mrs Hughes and Anna's conversation, John's demons and insecurities emerge as strong as ever. Will he be able to control himself after such revelation? Will he give Anna a chance to explain herself? AU, series 4 ep 5.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,843 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 3/19/2014 - Published: 3/2/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Path to my Heart reviews
Set after Anna tells Mr Bates she loves him. Series 1 ep 5.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,375 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/11/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Noble Wound reviews
AU set during series 1. Anna finds out about Bates limp corrector.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,077 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/6/2014 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
First Night, First Gift reviews
Bates has something to Anna. Something that it was meant to be hers. Takes place during their first night in the cottage.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,903 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: 7/7/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
