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Author has written 1 story for Downton Abbey. Hi! I'm pinkcupcake81 and I've just started writing fics for Downton Abbey. I used to write fics for other fandoms many moons ago but this has really been my first attempt in about ten years so I'm extremely rusty. I'm aged 30 and live in the UK. I began watching Downton Abbey at the beginning of the summer and devoured the first two seasons in the space of a weekend. I adore the pairing of Anna and Bates - they're definitely my favourite tv couple at the moment and I felt so inspired to write a fic based on them. Fingers crossed I get back into the writing habit again and think of more stories. Any feedback is most gratefully received, I'd love to get to know any other Downton writers out there, especially Anna and Bates fans as I have no friends who watch the show (and all my friends think I'm weird for liking it!) so I've nobody to squeal over Anna and Bates with! |
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La Belle Epoque by NefretForthEmerson reviews
Modern, AU story: Anna Smith is an editor at Grantham House Publishing and John Bates is a writer specializing in culture.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 99 - Words: 81,035 - Reviews: 395 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 5/26/2016 - Published: 9/6/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates
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: 84 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 3/29/2015 - Published: 11/28/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Living In Sin by TheCaneOfBates reviews
What if John's reaction was the opposite when Anna admitted, 'I'd live in sin with you.'
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 66,098 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 7/25/2013 - Published: 3/18/2013 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Out of My League by TheCaneOfBates reviews
AU Modern fiction. John Bates is a single father, former fireman, now a mechanic. Anna Smith is a famous singer. The two meet at Mary Crawley's 30th birthday party. The Crawleys and their daughters also feature heavily...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 133,940 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 3/21/2013 - Published: 11/6/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Something Worth Living For by digthatshizz reviews
More modern Anna and Bates. John moves up to the north to run Robert's chain of Bars and Restaurants. With some baggage in tow...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 46,850 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 2/17/2013 - Published: 8/22/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Dancing on Broken Glass by fuzzydream archive reviews
Modern AU. Anna is a successful ballet teacher with a charming boyfriend. John is a single dad who is going through his second divorce. When Anna becomes John's daughter's ballet teacher, everything can change. Will they give into their feelings?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 19 - Words: 56,674 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 1/26/2013 - Published: 8/8/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Understanding by karabair reviews
There is an understanding about Lady Mary's future, but not everyone understands Mary the way Anna does. (Pre-series)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,055 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/10/2013 - Anna S., Mary C. - Complete
The Wedding Night by honkiesinachurch reviews
There aren't many Mary/Anna fics out there, so thought I'd write one. One-shot, set during S2E8 - Mary "helps" Anna on her wedding night. Yes some borrowing was done from "Fingersmith"...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,687 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/4/2013 - Mary C., Anna S. - Complete
A Faery's kiss by cherry88 reviews
Modern AU, Anna and Bates meet at an audition for a new romantic stage play.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 29,246 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 12/10/2012 - Published: 8/23/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Of love and war by Carrie86 reviews
Filling in the gap between series 1 and 2. Basically, it's the story of how Anna and Mr Bates got together.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,351 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 6 - Published: 11/23/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Within These Walls by Kb215 reviews
Downton Abbey Season 3, about three months after Season 2 leaves off. It starts with a lot of Mary, Matthew and Anna surrounding the imprisonment of John Bates. I'm hoping to add in Sybil, Branson, Edith, Carson, and Mrs. Hughes later. A little bit of every character. Downton is not mine, it belongs to Julian Fellowes and ITV. K for now.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,776 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 10/13/2012 - Published: 9/8/2012 - Mary C., Sybil C.
In the Middle of Everywhere by asuitablegirl reviews
What happens when John Bates comes to his senses after leaving Anna at the end of series 2 episode 1? How does he escape from Vera? And what of Anna. Does she still love him?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 19,292 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 9/24/2012 - Published: 1/10/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S.
So I Sing a Song of Love by fuzzydream archive reviews
Alternate universe. John Bates tries to find the path that will lead him to find himself when meets Anna Smith, who is facing serious changes and hard decisions after leaving Downton Abbey.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 33,694 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 7/22/2012 - Published: 6/9/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
What's in a Name? by poma14 reviews
Literary banter between Bates and Anna leads to uncharted territory in the Grantham House Library. Set soon after the end of series 1. Fluffy one-shot, no angst really, I'm serious !
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,156 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/14/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Sins by PBCD reviews
John and Anna are forced to decide how high a price they're willing to pay.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 19,486 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 2/26/2012 - Published: 9/17/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Turning Tables by LoveUnderLockAndKey reviews
Lady Mary won't let the darkness claim Anna without a fight. It's time to lovingly turn the tables. Takes place during Christmas at Downton Abbey.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,282 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/16/2012 - Mary C., Anna S. - 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: 74 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 12/30/2011 - Published: 2/24/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
What Friends Are For by Archer973 reviews
What would have happened if Ron hadn't interupted Harry and Hermione's talk after he is seen kissing Lavendar? HP/HG. Disclaimer: Not mine. Comments: pretty please?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,888 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 536 - Follows: 146 - Published: 11/27/2011 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
The Way it Should Be by Seaweed Soap reviews
Completely random idea of what I think should happen, but won't. Basic Plot, a cliche or two, and some adult-type behavior in a garden where everything should be rosy but isn't at first. Chapter 2/2. Chapter 2 is very M...you have been warned... :
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,413 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 10/25/2011 - Published: 10/24/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
A New Beginning by TheShippyQueen reviews
What would Anna have done if Lord Grantham had dispensed with Bates' services? Just how far would she go to be with him? Set after Episode 6 and an alternative way their story could have gone. FINAL CHAPTER NOW UP!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 23,497 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 8/12/2011 - Published: 4/30/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Liberation by PBCD reviews
The war brings many changes to Anna's life.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,615 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 7/29/2011 - Published: 6/1/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Summer in the City by AgentBeazley reviews
AU about what may have happenned during Lady Sybill's first season in the summer of 1914 in London. M-rated for adult parts.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,208 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Published: 7/4/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
A Man Like You by TheShippyQueen reviews
Set during episode 1: Mr Bates is leaving and Anna is confused by her feelings.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,712 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/23/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
What If? by Seaweed Soap reviews
A sequel of sorts to "The Awakening." Might go M later on...and it just did...Chapter 11
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 17,128 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 4/20/2011 - Published: 3/1/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates
As Dreams Go By by angel-death-dealer reviews
Postfinale. Jack and Kate are in for a shock when the Others give them a task involving two small children. Who are these children? Do the Others have more to answer for than they think? Jack/Kate
Lost - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 47,305 - Reviews: 343 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 11/4/2008 - Published: 6/15/2006 - Kate, Jack
Second Chances reviews
After escaping an abusive marriage, Anna takes her daughter and finds herself at Downton Abbey, working alongside Mr Bates. AU - modern day.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,019 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 10/25/2013 - Published: 9/29/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates