The Sound of Violet JustRead Tour (book review and giveaway}

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Sound of Violet (10th Anniversary Edition) by Allen Wolf, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Sound of Violet (10th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Allen Wolf 
Publisher: Morning Star Publishing 
Release Date: November 11, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

He longs for love; she fears it. 

Shawn dreams of finding a lifelong relationship, but only finds frustration—until he meets Violet, a beautiful, mysterious woman who sees past his autism to the man within. From the moment their eyes first lock, something sparks. 

But behind Violet's quiet smile lies a world of pain. Trapped in a life of exploitation, she's learned that closeness brings danger. 

Yet, something about Shawn feels different. Safe. Real. Worth risking everything. 

As their bond deepens, they must defy impossible odds and find the courage to fight for each other, no matter the cost. Because only love has the power to heal their deepest wounds and break them free from their past. 

This inspirational contemporary romance—now a motion picture— returns as a newly revised 10th Anniversary Edition, with expanded storytelling and greater emotional depth.  

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Excerpt 1
Shawn Adjusts His Dating Profile
From Chapter 2
On the bus ride to work, something urgent pressed against his chest. His grandma
wouldn’t be around forever to take care of him, to help him navigate the world, to
believe in his future when he couldn’t believe in it himself.
He pulled out his phone and opened his dating profile. He crafted a new introductory
message, more honest than any he’d written before: Looking for someone who
understands that love isn’t perfect, but it’s worth fighting for. Someone who won’t give
up on me when I can’t always give them what they expect. I’m autistic, I struggle with
social cues, and I might accidentally hurt your feelings. But I’ll love you with
everything I have.
He stared at what he wrote for a long moment. His finger hovered over the submit
button. This is who I am. Shouldn’t someone know that from the start? But he
remembered Lindsay’s face when he’d mentioned being on the spectrum, the way her
smile had shifted from genuine to polite. He remembered Emily throwing water at him
and Anna walking away mid-conversation.
He deleted the words. Too much truth for a first message. Maybe too much truth,
period.
Instead, he simply wrote: “Hi.”
And started searching again.

Excerpt 2
Shawn And Violet First Meet
From Chapter 3
“H-hey,” he managed, pointing to her white tube top. “White is the color of all
wavelengths of visible light. People think black is all colors, but black is the absence of
color.”
She tilted her head, curious, then blew a green bubble until it popped. Wiping the
gum back into her mouth, she looked him up and down. “I’m Violet.”
Shawn stood taller. “A color on the higher end of the visible spectrum. I’m Shawn.
Would you like to go on a date with me?”
Violet laughed. “You always that quick?” She combed her fingers through her hair.
“We can go someplace right now.” She popped another bubble.
“I can’t right now.”
“We can do later, but it’ll cost you.” She winked. “You’re at a pimps and hoes party.
Talking to an actual ‘ho.’”
He shook his head, confused. “I’m not good at pretend.”
Violet stroked her neck. “And I’m good at everything as long as I’m paid by the hour.”
“I used to be paid by the hour. Now I’m on salary.”
“Three hundred an hour. But I promise I’m worth it.” Green bubble, pop.
Shawn’s eyes widened with curiosity. “What do you do to earn that much?”
“Like I said. Everything.” She licked her upper lip, and Shawn wondered if she was
thirsty.
He mentally checked his calendar. “You free Saturday night?”
She moved closer, minty breath washing over him as she traced her tube top’s edge.
“That’s my most popular night. What time do you wanna start?”

Excerpt 3
On A Date
From Chapter 8
A gentle smile lit Shawn’s face. “I could never go to auditions. Or act. For anything.
You’re very brave.”
She smirked, bitterness rising. “Or crazy.” It amazed her that he still believed her
story, but she appreciated her precious moments of being treated like anyone else
before she had to raise her walls again and lose that brief taste of normalcy.
He looked into her eyes. “You’re a different wavelength.”
Violet tilted her head. “What do you mean?”
Shawn paused, studying her with careful attention. “There are colors we can’t see.
Beauty that’s outside our visible spectrum. There’s a lot about you that’s not visible to
me yet. But I can tell it’s going to be . . . beautiful.”
Violet’s composure began to slip, but she gathered it back like armor, years of
practice helping her maintain control. She wasn’t used to hearing kind words that didn’t
come with strings attached, or weren’t weapons disguised as compliments. Long ago,
she’d learned not to trust what people said, but something in Shawn’s voice made her
want to believe him.
“Can we try the hug again?” she asked, taking a tentative step forward. He pulled
back. “What if I hug you gently?” She tried to put her arms around him, but he stepped
away and looked down at the sidewalk. She waited a moment, patient. “Can you give
me a hug?”
He looked up, uncertainty written across his face. Scooting a little closer to Violet, he
carefully put his arms around her, creating a circle that held her without touching.
She had never experienced someone being so close without making contact. It felt
more intimate than any embrace she’d known.

My Thoughts

Allen Wolf is a new-to-me author, and The Sound of Violet is his debut novel, with this version being a newly revised 10th anniversary edition. 

The growing relationship between Shawn and Violet is sweet, yet a little painful to see how clueless Shawn is about Violet's actual profession.

I just got home from my son's wedding, and am so blessed by their love story, how they both waited for God to bring the right person to them, how they prayed and asked for God's guidance every step of the way. Their was even some fasting done, as they searched for God's will.

It is a little difficult for me to read how obsessed Shawn is to find a wife, as if it's his only goal at this point. I can understand his sense of urgency, though, to some extent.

This story touches on autism (which Shawn has) and sex trafficking (which Violet is trapped in), but is never explicitly described. It's not necessarily an easy read, but there are elements of sweetness and innocence.

If you enjoy contemporary romance, with a touch of faith, this is worth adding to your TBR list.

I received a complimentary copy. These opinions are my own.

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About the Author

Allen Wolf is an award-winning storyteller who creates novels, films, and games. His debut novel, The Sound of Violet, inspired him to write, direct, and produce its movie adaptation, continuing a filmmaking career that began with the worldwide release of his thriller, In My Sleep, which garnered multiple film festival awards. A graduate of NYU’s film school, he hosts the popular Navigating Hollywood podcast, where he and his guests offer an insider's perspective on the entertainment industry. The award-winning games he created, including You’re Pulling My Leg!, have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. Allen lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children, who inspire his creativity.

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Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of The Sound of Violet (10th Anniversary Edition), a Blu-Ray or DVD of The Sound of Violet movie, the movie soundtrack CD, and $10 Amazon Gift Card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 12, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 19, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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