Modern AU. The best relationships bloom through simple, shared joys. Cover image by annambates.

If God wouldn't give them a chance, perhaps they should make one themselves, Anna decided. But she knew God worked in mysterious ways.

'Another' Modern A/U: Moving to the north of England to put his past behind him, will Anna Smith prove to be John Bates's salvation?

Season 4 AU/Entire season spoilers – When Mrs. Hughes refuses to share Anna's secret with Mr. Bates, he leaves Downton Abbey.

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.

AU. Mary and Matthew are travelling to Paris for a romantic break away for Valentine's Day. Initially disappointed, Anna is delighted when Matthew makes arrangements for Molesley to swap places with Bates, just for the trip. Anna and Bates get to enjoy a week away in the city of love, re-living Anna's experiences of the last time she was in France. Tumblr prompt.

Modern A/U- A one shot. John Bates and Anna Smith are set up on Valentines Day... the rest was left up to fate.

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***

A courtship happens at tableside over teacups, mending, and poetry.

A re-write of the series 2 Christmas special. Anna/Bates with a hint of Mary/Mrs Hughes. Pure fluff. The title is based on one of my favourite songs by Paloma Faith.

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.

He had lost her. He had pushed her away once too often. Whatever love she had ever held for him, he had ruined it. If only he could ruin his own love, his own longing for her just as effectively. Anna/John and a smidgen of Carson/Hughes. Already AU!

John and Anna have been married a few months now and are living in their own little cottage. It's winter, Anna is cold and wants John to warm her up... A pure smutty-fluff-fic and M for a good reason! If this happens after S2, I'll be a happy bunny!