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Love Downstairs: Anna & Mr. Bates
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Collection of stories about our favourite Head Housemaid and Valet

Space Between by kbillygoat reviews
Development of Anna and Bates relationship set between Series 1 and Series 2. How Mr. Bates went "very keen" at the garden party to proposing to Anna at the beginning of series 2. Reviews greatly appreciated!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,477 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 11/27/2012 - Published: 10/7/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates
The Key by poma14 reviews
A stranger's visit to Downton Abbey may finally provide Anna with the evidence to make the case against Bates crumble. One-shot story basically written to end this ridiculous prison saga and FREE BATES! Epilogue is up: Happiness alert. . .John and Anna reunited!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,796 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 10/27/2012 - Published: 10/12/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates
Comfortable by Lady Kes reviews
The semi-obligatory Anna/Bates wedding night fic. No smut - whether that's a recommendation or a warning is up to you.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,037 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/15/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Last Words by StuckInThePast reviews
AU. After pleading guilty at his trial, John Bates tries one last time to explain himself to his wife. No spoilers past S2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Crime/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 953 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/17/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Safe Haven by fuzzydream archive reviews
"They were both free, to love and be loved, for the first time in their lives." Spoilers for Series 3.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,905 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/29/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Beds and Books by JamesLuver reviews
"His lordship said to stay in bed and read books. I don't think he had this in mind."
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,573 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/30/2012 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Home Sweet Home by theglamourfades reviews
Anna and John settle into their cottage. Otherwise known as 'cottage fluff'. Spoilers for 3.7 (and what I hope will be spoilers for 3.8). M rating is for the last section.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,665 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Downton Drama by Carrie86 reviews
The missing detail from episodes 3x06 and 3x07, mainly surrounding Anna and Mr Bates, but also involving their relationsihps with other characters including Thomas, Lord Grantham, Mrs Hughes, Lady Mary, Tom, Vera, Mrs Bartlett, Officer Durrant and Craig. Apologies for the lame title - trying to think of a better one...
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,465 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 11/14/2012 - Published: 11/5/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - 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
Mr and Mrs Bates: What We Didn't See by missinsertname reviews
All the scenes we wanted to see the end of, the cut off conversations, the alternative endings had something not happened. This is happy Anna and Bates. Fifth chapter: What if the bell had not rung when it did in the 'Alone at Last' moment?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,172 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 12/1/2012 - Published: 11/11/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates
Caos by Yolanda831 reviews
Un par de escenas de Anna y Bates en su nueva vida, tras un mal momento.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - Spanish - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,235 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11/11/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
The Most Precious of Memories by NickyW reviews
A story from Anna's point of view. Anna's thoughts in the aftermath of John's arrest.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,533 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/12/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Patience and Passion by NickyW reviews
Did Mrs Patmore's cooked breakfast really satisfy Mr Bates? A story exploring what Anna and John did during their first morning together back at Downton Abbey.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,974 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/14/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Of Love and Morality by fuzzydream archive reviews
Mr. Bates helps Anna come to terms with her actions after the Pamuk incident. Set after 1.03.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,578 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/18/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
What's In A Name by theglamourfades reviews
A look into John and Anna's life as the next stage of it begins, and they welcome some new arrivals. Future Bates Family fluffiness. A follow-up to If You Can't Sleep, but also reads as a stand-alone story. AU post S3.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 33,280 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 2/15/2013 - Published: 11/18/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Go To Sleep by digthatshizz reviews
Story detailing the scenes we never saw, but all wanted to upon John's arrival back at Downton. S3 spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,310 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 1/1/2013 - Published: 11/20/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Free as a Bird by Loves History reviews
John Bates has finally been released from prison. Bit of fluff, really. Spoilers for series 3.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 977 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/20/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - 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
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
Quiet by Lady Kes reviews
Anna finds a moment of quiet in her day. Set in early S1. Anna/Bates if you squint.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 695 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 4 - Published: 8/26/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
As Time Goes By by thelastbumblebee reviews
AU prequal to my fic 'what the future holds' - Runs from 1921 - 1937
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,661 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 3/26/2013 - Published: 8/31/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Moments by Lady Kes reviews
Bates finds a moment of quiet in his day. Set in early S1. Anna/Bates if you squint. Companion to Quiet.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 677 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Published: 9/3/2012 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
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
A Salve for Many Things by Lady Kes reviews
In the aftermath of Mr. Pamuk's unfortunate demise, Anna finds herself in need of a salve. Anna/Bates friendship
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,180 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/11/2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Acclimatising by JamesLuver reviews
Anna and John have finally been afforded the time to get used to each other. Highclere Awards 2014: Winner of A/B fluff. Nominated in M-rating and A/B fic.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,831 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 9 - Published: 9/23/2012 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
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