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  1. Public Bookmark 17

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    Set in Washington DC

    Lisa Swain is a government agent assigned to protect president Carla Connor from a potential new threat.

    Will she let emotions cloud her professional judgment?

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    03 Jun 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 27

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    AU: When actress Carla Connor takes on a film role in a quiet UK beach town, she adjusts to a life of solitude which she comes to enjoy. But on set, she meets Lisa Swain, a retired army medic turned makeup artist whose calm presence and steady hands begin to anchor her in unexpected ways. As long days of filming turn into late night quiet conversations, a quiet bond begins to form — one built on comfort, care, and the kind of understanding neither of them saw coming.

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    09 Jul 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 17

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    As they pull onto the pebbled driveway, Carla feels both excitement and nerves bubbling in her chest.
    She looks over at Lisa and her heart feels like it’s about to burst.
    She almost asks her right there, before they even set foot out of the car.
    But she manages to stop herself, just.

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    Carla attempts to propose.

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    16 Aug 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 27

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    Genre: Slow-burn romance, emotional drama
    Pairing: Lisa Swain × Carla Connor
    Setting: Present-day Weatherfield

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    In the aftermath of personal loss and ongoing emotional turmoil, Carla Connor finds herself increasingly guarded, pouring herself into work at Underworld and keeping everyone at arm's length. But when Sergeant Lisa Swain starts appearing during her most vulnerable moments—not as a cop, but as someone who understands grief—Carla's carefully built walls begin to crack.

    What starts as sharp-tongued exchanges slowly evolves into quiet connection, subtle gestures, and moments of unexpected vulnerability. Lisa sees through Carla’s defences, offering steady presence rather than judgment. Their shared scars begin to bind them, and the emotional tension between them simmers beneath the surface.

    When a late-night visit to the factory ends in a soft, hesitant kiss, both women are left questioning what it means—and whether they’re willing to risk letting someone in again. But in a town where secrets fester and nothing stays private for long, their fragile connection could be tested before it’s even had a chance to grow.

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    16 Sep 2025

  5. Public Bookmark 53

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    Swarla AU. Carla Barlow is forced into a witness protection scheme after agreeing to testify against her husband, Peter. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets her liaison officer, Lisa Swain.

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    11 Apr 2025