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  1. Public Bookmark 32

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    Zosia never meant to fall for the woman behind her grandmother’s favorite romance novels.
    Carol Sturka writes sweeping straight love stories and guards her private life carefully. But one late-night message turns curiosity into connection, and connection into something neither of them can ignore.

    One lives in New York. The other in Albuquerque.
    And falling in love might cost more than just the distance between them.

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    20 Feb 2026

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  2. Public Bookmark 62

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    Just a slow burn Bartender AU

    Carol Sturka is a sad (possibly pathetic), usually drunk, grumpy 53 year old author. She spends 4-7 days a week hanging out at the local lesbian bar ‘The Hunnycomb’. Where she flirts, drinks and crushes hard… on the Bartender.

    Zosia Wydra is that bartender. A ex model that is all smiles, hopelessly in love with Carol, and absolutely terrified of loosing a friendship. To make matters worse, she promised her best friend (Koumba) that she’d bring Carol as her date, but problem is… they aren’t together… yet.

    Can they get their act together and finally go after what they want? Or will Carol’s insecurities from her past get in her way? Will Zosia finally takes what she wants?

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    18 Feb 2026

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  3. Public Bookmark 26

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    That was when she turned the corner and her eyes landed on a diner. Its ‘Open 24 hours’ sign was still glowing softly against the dark sky.

    Convenient, she thought, arching an eyebrow. A truly good cup of coffee might help her write, too.

    The Diner AU

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    17 Feb 2026

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    Carol Sturka, a novelist and English professor, struggles with grief and isolation after the death of her wife. Upon her return to work, Carol discovers she is now forced to share her classroom with Zosia Rybak, an ESL instructor. Initially resentful, Carol learns that Zosia admires her writing and specifically requested to work with her. Time heals, and even though Carol's wounds are deep, she learns that there's something still left for her to pursue.

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    17 Feb 2026

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  5. Public Bookmark 18

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    Enemies to lovers detective AU.

    All you need to know is that Detective Carol Sturka is a little sad, a little sarcastic, and a little horny.

    And Lieutenant Zosia Nowak is rude and hot.

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    “Carol Sturka,” Zosia says with a tone of familiarity that takes Carol aback. Their hands are still firmly connected. “We finally meet.”

    Carol quirks one eyebrow up and the warmth of Zosia’s hand lingers on her own as their hands separate. She cannot possibly fathom what Zosia means by that.

    “Finally?”

    “I’ve heard about you. Your reputation crosses state lines.”

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    17 Feb 2026

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