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  • Imaginings

    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!

  • If the Rain Must Fall

    Modern A/U - Bates and Anna get side-tracked when their walk home through the park is hindered by a sudden downpour.

  • Second Chances

    Modern A/U - Response to prompt from Tumblr: "A 19 year old Anna meets a 35 year old Mr. Bates in London."

  • A Better Man

    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.

  • To Have and to Hold

    What happened during Bates and Anna's trip back from Ripon after their wedding? And how do they feel about having to keep their long-awaited marriage a secret?

  • When the Mind Wanders

    S2 - Between Ep8 and the CS - Bates hasn't seen or heard from Anna in the two months since he's been arrested due to a mandatory processing period. When a realization hits him not long after his arrest, and his mind wanders through all the possibilities, what will he do when he finally see's Anna? Will the answer he thought he'd hoped for really be the one he wanted to hear?

  • The Keys to Her Heart

    Modern A/U - Anna is feeling the pressures of planning her and John's wedding. To ease some of her burden John takes over one very important aspect of their future, and hopes he makes a decision that will make her happy.

  • Afternoon Delight

    Modern A/U One shot - Based on prompt from Tumblr

  • Very Special Indeed

    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?

  • Lover's Eyes

    A series of daily drabbles I did on Tumblr back in September. All fluff and smut…so basically all the happy Banna for your enjoyment!

  • Bedtime Story

    Anna asks Bates to read to her in bed.

  • The Uniform

    Shameless smut inspired by a post on Tumblr!

  • Sanctuary

    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?

  • Old Dog, New Tricks

    The evening John Bates decided he wanted to learn to knit.

  • Glimpses

    26 word prompts from A-Z; 26 glimpses into the life of Bates and Anna.

  • Fix The World Up For You

    Series 1 - After the death of the Turkish diplomat, Anna has a difficult time with what happened. Will she confide in Mr. Bates? And how will he handle the changing tides of their relationship?

  • Hero

    Short one-shot inspired by behind the scenes photos of Series 5. No spoilers! Only my musings.

  • Truly

    Some sweet Banna fluff set post Series 4.

  • Jealousy

    Series 3 - Post prison release: Anna tells Bates about the book club Molesley suggested they have.

  • Happiness

    Bates and Anna have finally found happiness together. *Major Fluff Alert*