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Breaking Anchor
Three years ago, Sofia Kennedy reported the tragic death of her girlfriend live-on air. Still in the closet even with her closest friends, she was forced to suffer her loss in silence. In the years since she's become isolated and sticks strictly to a routine that prevents her from encountering painful memories of the woman she lost. Marion Vogt runs a small but well-respected catering service that feeds the elite of Seattle. When Sofia's consumer reporting segment does a story on Marion's company, the two women immediately butt heads. An unintended insult results in a scathing report that nearly shuts down the business. Marion's attempt to defend herself results in a deepening of their conflict until both women are ready to destroy one another. They quickly find out Seattle can be a very small town when trying to avoid someone. As much as they want to avoid each other, fate keeps forcing Sofia and Marion to cross paths. Before long they realize they'll have to decide if they're going to hold on to bad feelings or risk forgiveness to discover just what they have to offer each other.
172 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2017
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About the author
Geonn Cannon
113 books224 followersGeonn Cannon is a male author who grew up in Oklahoma, thousands of miles from the nearest coastline, who found his calling in stories about women who live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, Geonn became the first male author to win the prestigious Golden Crown Literary Society Award for his novel "Gemini." In 2015, he won it again for "Dogs of War." He has written two official tie-in novels for Stargate SG-1, and his Riley Parra novels have been turned into an Emmy-nominated webseries by Tello Films. His first name is pronounced just like "John."
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March 1, 2019
Turns out this is a fanfic undercover, and I'm a sucker for swan queen stories. I loved the little.... ugh what's the word... thingies that got dropped in the story, in case you had any doubts; s_queen as a user name, red leather jacket, the apple, etc. Fun book!
March 25, 2017
This was a really good realistic story with believable characters. Very good.
October 2, 2018
A mixed read for me. Storyline was good. Loved the beginning or rather the 1st half of the book but not so much the 2nd half.
Ratings: 3.75 ⭐️
Ratings: 3.75 ⭐️
April 9, 2017
I loved it and I hated it... at the same time!
Here is why I loved it. The premise seemed very promising and it immediately grabbed my attention. I mean imagine having to report on a fatal accident live on air only to find out it's your own girlfriend that no one knows about because you're still very much in the closet. This is exactly what happens to KCTV news anchor Regin.. oops I mean Sofia. (i'll get back to that oops soon enough).
Because no one knows about her relationship with another woman she ends up isolating herself. 3 years have gone by and she still isn't even remotely over her ex. When she follows up on a story about a catering company that has been accused of causing food poisoning she crosses paths with Em.. oops again I mean Marion. Have you figured out where i'm going yet with these oopses?
When Marion mentions that she remembers Sofia as that anchor who froze on screen because of some woman who didn't bother to look both ways while crossing the street, all hell breaks loose. It starts a vicious battle between the two who are bent on destroying the other. Of course they end up falling for each other eventually but that still makes for a great story i think.
Here is the part that I hate and this is purely my own preference
The story for me ended with a 3.75* rating, which is a shame because it had so much more potential.
Here is why I loved it. The premise seemed very promising and it immediately grabbed my attention. I mean imagine having to report on a fatal accident live on air only to find out it's your own girlfriend that no one knows about because you're still very much in the closet. This is exactly what happens to KCTV news anchor Regin.. oops I mean Sofia. (i'll get back to that oops soon enough).
Because no one knows about her relationship with another woman she ends up isolating herself. 3 years have gone by and she still isn't even remotely over her ex. When she follows up on a story about a catering company that has been accused of causing food poisoning she crosses paths with Em.. oops again I mean Marion. Have you figured out where i'm going yet with these oopses?
When Marion mentions that she remembers Sofia as that anchor who froze on screen because of some woman who didn't bother to look both ways while crossing the street, all hell breaks loose. It starts a vicious battle between the two who are bent on destroying the other. Of course they end up falling for each other eventually but that still makes for a great story i think.
Here is the part that I hate and this is purely my own preference
The story for me ended with a 3.75* rating, which is a shame because it had so much more potential.
April 15, 2017
Detailed score: 2.5
This is barely disguised Swan Queen fanfic and, TBH, I've read better for no charge.
The characterization is shallow, the emotions are shallow, the plot is thin and the pwoar is lacking spark. But. It's pleasant enough.
Would have bumped this up to 3 stars if it was free but at $11 AUD I find it hard to recommend
This is barely disguised Swan Queen fanfic and, TBH, I've read better for no charge.
The characterization is shallow, the emotions are shallow, the plot is thin and the pwoar is lacking spark. But. It's pleasant enough.
Would have bumped this up to 3 stars if it was free but at $11 AUD I find it hard to recommend
January 2, 2019
This was my first book by Geonn Cannon. It was well written and I loved the characters. I will be looking for more of his books.
January 25, 2017
I enjoyed this story and found it an interesting take on the hate turns to love scenario. Sofia is a news anchor who is still getting over the death of her girlfriend three years earlier. Her situation is exacerbated by the fact that she is in the closet and no-one knows what she is going through. Misunderstandings are bound to happen and when caterer Marion inadvertently says the wrong thing it sets Sofia off in a direction she will regret. Instant dislike ensues and how they get past it is the premise of the story. I could see where Sofia was coming from and why she needed to move on but couldn’t. She was infuriating at times but understandably so. I really liked Marion as she was hard-working and dedicated but lonely and needed that special someone in her life. Would Sofia be that someone? A good novel to while away a few hours in front of the fire.
I was given this ARC free by Supposed Crimes in return for an honest review.
I was given this ARC free by Supposed Crimes in return for an honest review.
October 26, 2018
Read the book, enjoyed, gave it 5 stars. what more can I say? The book is the thing.
March 1, 2017
Enemies-to-lovers is one of my favorite tropes, so right from the synopsis this had my attention. I was also interested to see how the death of Sofia's partner was handled because this can often be done in ways that I personally find upsetting. I was pleased to see that both aspects were written well.
I have to admit, it took me a while to warm to Sofia. I understood her reasons for how she made her choices, and I was sympathetic to her. The after-effects of her choices, made in good faith, are far-reaching. She's not able to be fulfilled because of the tension between doing what she believes is right for her career and doing what she needs in order to heal. I ended up really liking her, but it took setting aside my annoyance with her in favor of developing compassion. I think that's a sign of the excellent writing in that it made me examine my attitude toward Sofia and adjust.
Marion, on the other hand, I think I was half in love with from minute one. She is an absolute treasure and the kind of woman I admire. She strikes me as someone I would be friends with in real life. All throughout, she's more than fair to Sofia, despite all the ways in which Sofia undermines her and snubs her. When she finally breaks through Sofia's crusty exterior, these two are utterly wonderful together. Without giving spoilers, there is a thing Marion does for Sofia at the end which is so perfect and something I wish more people in real life could do when it comes to handling the aftermath of tragedy.
This is a relatively slow-paced, realistic story. There's no big drama, just two women trying to work through their situation. The resolution is satisfying, and the ending, while still being a happily-for-now, is very much in keeping with the tone of the rest of the book.
For believable characters, sensitive writing about grief, and good, steady pacing, this gets 4.5 stars.
I have to admit, it took me a while to warm to Sofia. I understood her reasons for how she made her choices, and I was sympathetic to her. The after-effects of her choices, made in good faith, are far-reaching. She's not able to be fulfilled because of the tension between doing what she believes is right for her career and doing what she needs in order to heal. I ended up really liking her, but it took setting aside my annoyance with her in favor of developing compassion. I think that's a sign of the excellent writing in that it made me examine my attitude toward Sofia and adjust.
Marion, on the other hand, I think I was half in love with from minute one. She is an absolute treasure and the kind of woman I admire. She strikes me as someone I would be friends with in real life. All throughout, she's more than fair to Sofia, despite all the ways in which Sofia undermines her and snubs her. When she finally breaks through Sofia's crusty exterior, these two are utterly wonderful together. Without giving spoilers, there is a thing Marion does for Sofia at the end which is so perfect and something I wish more people in real life could do when it comes to handling the aftermath of tragedy.
This is a relatively slow-paced, realistic story. There's no big drama, just two women trying to work through their situation. The resolution is satisfying, and the ending, while still being a happily-for-now, is very much in keeping with the tone of the rest of the book.
For believable characters, sensitive writing about grief, and good, steady pacing, this gets 4.5 stars.
March 25, 2017
Lovely story
What a lovely story! The sense of despair Sofia went through early on in the story and suffering her sense of loss on her own. Just reading about it you could feel the pain of her loss. The same applies to Marion's loneliness. When they clashed you could feel the fiery dramatic sparks flying. The writer made this love story very real and well developed. Well done!
What a lovely story! The sense of despair Sofia went through early on in the story and suffering her sense of loss on her own. Just reading about it you could feel the pain of her loss. The same applies to Marion's loneliness. When they clashed you could feel the fiery dramatic sparks flying. The writer made this love story very real and well developed. Well done!
July 24, 2017
This book was so good. The romance and the characters made my heart melt. I can'tell wait to read the author's other works.
March 23, 2019
This is a swanqueen story, and I’m a sucker for those. I don’t know if it was a fanfic before it was published but it’s obviously an Emma and Regina story. I even ask google to translate me Marion’s last name and it was German for Sheriff, so, if it isn’t about them, is a REALLY BIG coincidence.
I liked it, a lot. I wish it would’ve been longer.
I liked it, a lot. I wish it would’ve been longer.
January 8, 2018
I’m sorry for the 2 stars, but I was expecting more. I felt no chemistry between the main characters and the baggage of one of them was imho unresolved and rushed in the end.
November 29, 2017
Three years after the death of her partner of five years, Sofia, a news anchor in Seattle, is still unable to get past the tragedy. When following up on a consumer complaint about a caterer, she meets Marion, the owner of the catering company, and the two become enemies when Sofia's negative report affects Marion's business. Even after the news station has to air a follow up that clears the catering company, it takes a while for the two to acknowledge a growing attraction.
This is what I refer to as "dead partner books." Not my favorite. The author does a good job of showing us how Sofia has handled grief and how she grows during the course of the book. There are some aspects of the plot that strained credibility (how Marion remembers that Sofia froze on the air 3 years ago; how Sofia isn't out to her best friend).
Cannon is an accomplished author and this book is not as good as others he's written, but overall not bad.
This is what I refer to as "dead partner books." Not my favorite. The author does a good job of showing us how Sofia has handled grief and how she grows during the course of the book. There are some aspects of the plot that strained credibility (how Marion remembers that Sofia froze on the air 3 years ago; how Sofia isn't out to her best friend).
Cannon is an accomplished author and this book is not as good as others he's written, but overall not bad.
December 3, 2017
2017 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Breaking Anchor Geonn Cannon
1) An engaging story with powerful, vibrant characters and a terrific setup.
2) This had a tear in my eyes at the opening scene and kept me reading for the whole story. I liked it.
3) This was not a totally new kind of plot, but it was able to portrait the story a lot better and in a more interesting way, that was able to keep my attention. Good story and very good writing style!
4) Cannon is a terrific writer who can make story believeable and characters relatable. His abiliy to get inside the female mind is quite amazing, and his optics on Seattle are first rate.
1) An engaging story with powerful, vibrant characters and a terrific setup.
2) This had a tear in my eyes at the opening scene and kept me reading for the whole story. I liked it.
3) This was not a totally new kind of plot, but it was able to portrait the story a lot better and in a more interesting way, that was able to keep my attention. Good story and very good writing style!
4) Cannon is a terrific writer who can make story believeable and characters relatable. His abiliy to get inside the female mind is quite amazing, and his optics on Seattle are first rate.
January 24, 2021
Reviews have indicated this is a Swan Queen fan fic upgrade. I don't know enough about those characters to comment further on that.
I did however, find many references to 'The Secret Keeping' with character names and habits, places and minor themes.
Lydia and Helaine, they are not but this was a cute, easy. simple read.
I wasn't aware it was written by a male author. Interestingly, I have read that some reviews which consider that 'The Secret Keeping' was also written by a man.
My opinion on male authored lesbian romance is yet unformed.
I did however, find many references to 'The Secret Keeping' with character names and habits, places and minor themes.
Lydia and Helaine, they are not but this was a cute, easy. simple read.
I wasn't aware it was written by a male author. Interestingly, I have read that some reviews which consider that 'The Secret Keeping' was also written by a man.
My opinion on male authored lesbian romance is yet unformed.
April 17, 2020
I needed more development in Sofia’s arc because the second part felt rushed and the transition from hate to love kind of fast.
The premise is excellent, the author has surprised immensely and the SQ references were nice but I needed to see how they get to know each other, truly know each other and have the foundations for a relationship because the pace was so fast I couldn’t feel the romantic chemistry even though the “hate” tension was spectacular.
The premise is excellent, the author has surprised immensely and the SQ references were nice but I needed to see how they get to know each other, truly know each other and have the foundations for a relationship because the pace was so fast I couldn’t feel the romantic chemistry even though the “hate” tension was spectacular.
January 10, 2022
That was fabulous. I'm not entirely sure how many WLW books I've read that have been written by a male author, but holy cow- Geonn can WRITE!! I adore the ending because that's real life- grand gestures are not always feasible. No real growth for the leading ladies, but grief and getting to know one another is a wondrous journey. To fall in love takes time and this felt like he was capturing moving moments in their lives. Truly a great piece and excited to read more books by this author.
September 12, 2018
I bought this book because I liked the story line. It was well written. An unexpected pleasure - in full disclosure I hadn't realised it was written by Geonn Cannon or it would have been an expected pleasure! Quite a lot of unemotional sexual hookups but not between the main characters. I found that unusual but this fitted the story.
August 11, 2017
This is a very nicely written book. Surprisingly good wlw story coming from a male author. Highly recommend to everyone
February 21, 2020
A male perspective!
This was an engaging story about Sophia, a tv news anchor and Marion, the owner of a catering business. An unintentional insult made for a very volatile and vindictive relationship between the two. However, the author, very slowly and carefully uncovered their pasts to reveal what made them tick. This author is a very good storyteller, but I was a little displeased with the ending. Even all these years later, Sophia couldn't allow herself to just be "her." She continued to not acknowledge both her former and current partner. Where was the growth? It's the 2000s!
This was an engaging story about Sophia, a tv news anchor and Marion, the owner of a catering business. An unintentional insult made for a very volatile and vindictive relationship between the two. However, the author, very slowly and carefully uncovered their pasts to reveal what made them tick. This author is a very good storyteller, but I was a little displeased with the ending. Even all these years later, Sophia couldn't allow herself to just be "her." She continued to not acknowledge both her former and current partner. Where was the growth? It's the 2000s!
February 1, 2019
Captivating!
This held my attention instantly and the plot had me turning pages for hours without coming up for air. It was fun and charming and a little heartbreaking at times, but the journey was fabulous and the ending even better. Couldn’t recommend enough to anyone who wants to fall head first into some wonderfully written lesfic!
This held my attention instantly and the plot had me turning pages for hours without coming up for air. It was fun and charming and a little heartbreaking at times, but the journey was fabulous and the ending even better. Couldn’t recommend enough to anyone who wants to fall head first into some wonderfully written lesfic!
July 28, 2019
A nice story with a lot of emotions and realistic dialogues. A story that build up slowly between two very different personalities. Really enjoyed it.
October 8, 2023
Waste of my time.
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