"His lordship said to stay in bed and read books. I don't think he had this in mind."

"They were both free, to love and be loved, for the first time in their lives." Spoilers for Series 3.

The semi-obligatory Anna/Bates wedding night fic. No smut - whether that's a recommendation or a warning is up to you.

While in France, Anna purchases a present that she thinks her husband will enjoy.

Anna and Gwen discuss flowers and followers, and Mr. Bates finds a way to smooth the waters. Anna/Bates, with Anna/Gwen friendship.

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.

During the course of one very long day, John Bates confronts the ghosts of his past including PTSD and alcoholism which allow him to express his feelings for Anna for...the first time. Takes place between Seasons 1 and 2, soon after the war started. Chapter 7 is up: LAST CHAPTER! Anna's past allows John to say those three little words for the first time.

She had always loved Christmas, ever since she was a little girl. He didn't particularly care for it, not after so many unhappy memories. But each Christmas is different from the other, and opinions and views could be changed. For both of them.

In the aftermath of Mr. Pamuk's unfortunate demise, Anna finds herself in need of a salve. Anna/Bates friendship

An early night beckons for Anna, but like so many before this one, she finds that rest isn't coming so easily to her. But then it occurs to her that being wide awake in the middle of the night isn't a new problem...a series of some of Anna's sleepless nights, from DA Series 1 to an imagined S3. [Winner of 2013 Highclere Award - characterisation of Anna, characterisation of Bates]

Anna finds a moment of quiet in her day. Set in early S1. Anna/Bates if you squint.

Bates finds a moment of quiet in his day. Set in early S1. Anna/Bates if you squint. Companion to Quiet.

Anna's miserable evening is brightened up by Mr Bates.

Modern A/U - Anna Smith and John Bates meet at a wedding ... and the rest is history! A bit of angst - a bit of romance - and a few laughs along the way!

The first five years of their marriage hadn't been easy, but Anna wouldn't change them for the world.

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.

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 !

S01E04. "It's at that point that he realises the whole undeniable truth, the force of it hitting him like a train at full speed, as though it's a magic trick that has been saved until last for the grand finale: he, John Bates, is in love."

A few weeks after his return to Downton, John decides it's time to discuss the scandal that has kept he and Anna apart.

Modern AU. Anna is a nurse who lives a normal life until John Bates arrives in town. Will her life ever be the same?

AU look at what life holds for Mr and Mrs Bates at three points in their life, in 1938, 1943 & 1948. With family life, work life and a changing world. A bit of fluff and domesticity - no big life changing plots

Bates and Anna exchange letters during his imprisonment. Post Christmas Special.

On one of her prison visits, John has a request for Anna.

The day she has waited for for so long has finally arrived and change is in the air. But why can't Anna embrace it? A little look inside Anna's head, in 3 parts. First Downton fanfic, all for the absolute wonder that is Team Housemaid/Valet.

Bates' fate hangs in the balance. Will the truth of Vera's death come out before it's too late? Set during Christmas Special. Obviously, A/B pairing. But also some M/M and S/B incorporated.**FINAL CHAPTER IS UP: What is Anna's decision?