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She’s empathic. He’s autistic. Born different - and about to discover what lives in the magical place where their differences meet.
Violet feels all the things, catches glimpses of the future, and knows exactly the right pillow for every person she meets, which is good, because they rarely choose the right ones.
Linus isn’t usually a baker, but for three weeks every year, he returns to the town where he was once a small boy with garbled words and bakes bread so that his aunt can take her annual vacation.
There’s a whole town with opinions on whether the two of them belong together. Fortunately, there are also friends with hammers, and hooch-making ghosts.
Violet feels all the things, catches glimpses of the future, and knows exactly the right pillow for every person she meets, which is good, because they rarely choose the right ones.
Linus isn’t usually a baker, but for three weeks every year, he returns to the town where he was once a small boy with garbled words and bakes bread so that his aunt can take her annual vacation.
There’s a whole town with opinions on whether the two of them belong together. Fortunately, there are also friends with hammers, and hooch-making ghosts.
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153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2021
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Audrey Faye
44 books323 followersHas previously authored books under the name of Debora Geary.
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Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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June 18, 2022
A fitting, interim, conclusion
I strongly recommend this book. Like all Audrey Faye stories, it's a joy to read, removing you for a time from this crazy world.
Reading the previous two stories isn't necessary but would increase your enjoyment of the characters and town.
Violet held my attention as I knew she would. Linus was unexpected but beautiful.
The inhabitants of Perception Bay showed they're as human as everyone else. But they're willing to work on their rough spots once realized.
Meeting Violet, Linus, Blue, Grim, Indigo, Drew and the many inhabitants of Perception Bay has been a pleasure. Hopefully they'll make an appearance again some day.
Looking forward to Audrey Faye's next picture of an alternative reality.
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I strongly recommend this book. Like all Audrey Faye stories, it's a joy to read, removing you for a time from this crazy world.
Reading the previous two stories isn't necessary but would increase your enjoyment of the characters and town.
Violet held my attention as I knew she would. Linus was unexpected but beautiful.
The inhabitants of Perception Bay showed they're as human as everyone else. But they're willing to work on their rough spots once realized.
Meeting Violet, Linus, Blue, Grim, Indigo, Drew and the many inhabitants of Perception Bay has been a pleasure. Hopefully they'll make an appearance again some day.
Looking forward to Audrey Faye's next picture of an alternative reality.
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February 23, 2021I think this was my favorite of the trilogy. Cute, and thought-provoking. I think all these books, like the author's "Ghost Mountain" series, are really excellent feel-good books, they're just so cute and heartwarming.
With this entry, the author also leads us to consider how we judge people for their perceived differences. Linus's autism, and people's hasty judgements on him, are major themes in the book. The fact that this community, which has been portrayed as really inclusive in the previous books, has somewhat unwittingly judged and alienated Linus is a good reminder for all of us that sometimes we're not as good/just/kind as we think we are. It was really neat to get the Linus's perspectives, and I hope I can translate that to better understanding in real life too. Also, I thought the hand signals were a really nifty idea.
I really liked both Violet and Linus, and they pair so well. As with the previous books, the supporting characters are great and interesting, the book's well-written, cute, and heartwarming. Audrey Faye is one of the few true jewels I've discovered through Kindle Unlimited.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.
With this entry, the author also leads us to consider how we judge people for their perceived differences. Linus's autism, and people's hasty judgements on him, are major themes in the book. The fact that this community, which has been portrayed as really inclusive in the previous books, has somewhat unwittingly judged and alienated Linus is a good reminder for all of us that sometimes we're not as good/just/kind as we think we are. It was really neat to get the Linus's perspectives, and I hope I can translate that to better understanding in real life too. Also, I thought the hand signals were a really nifty idea.
I really liked both Violet and Linus, and they pair so well. As with the previous books, the supporting characters are great and interesting, the book's well-written, cute, and heartwarming. Audrey Faye is one of the few true jewels I've discovered through Kindle Unlimited.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.
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February 4, 2021
This is the last book of a trilogy and centers on Violet, the last of the three friends to have her story told Violet is the empath of the three and has had visions of the store they'd be running, in the town of Perception Bay, for years before ever knowing where the store was. Indigo and Blue (books 1 and 2) have learned to step outside of their comfort zones and embrace love and new friendships. Now Violet meets a man, Linus, who is a high-functioning autistic and who left Perception Bay because he felt he didn't fit there as very few people tried to see him as a person and understand his autism. He feels anxiety and pressure from loud noises, crowds, and unhappy people, just as Violet does from too much unhappy/angry mental chatter around her. This one was interesting in that it made me examine myself to see how I deal with people who I perceive as "different". I will miss these characters and the supporting cast. If you like heartfelt, well-written stories of love, loyalty, and a willingness to grow, you'll enjoy this book, the series, and the characters!
January 16, 2022
This whole series has been a warm blanket of comfort to read. I have loved getting to know all of the characters and feeling the wonderful sense of community that has grown in each and every one of the books in this series.
I cannot go on enough about how much I love the way that Audrey Faye writes her characters. The stories are driven by the characters and are always unique. Each character is an individual and you are able to see and feel them connect and grow amongst other individuals in a wonderful group.
This book was so much fun to read. I was immediately wrapped up in the characters and the story unfolding. When I began reading, I was immediately drawn in and could not put the book down.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a character driven story or who has loved and enjoyed anything written by Audrey Faye in the past.
Romance Content: Super Sweet. Kisses and cuddles.
I cannot go on enough about how much I love the way that Audrey Faye writes her characters. The stories are driven by the characters and are always unique. Each character is an individual and you are able to see and feel them connect and grow amongst other individuals in a wonderful group.
This book was so much fun to read. I was immediately wrapped up in the characters and the story unfolding. When I began reading, I was immediately drawn in and could not put the book down.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a character driven story or who has loved and enjoyed anything written by Audrey Faye in the past.
Romance Content: Super Sweet. Kisses and cuddles.
September 25, 2021
Violets story, great end to the series.
Violet loves her new little town. She has found a measure of peace and acceptance beyond Blue and Indigo. Has made some great new friends. Their shop is doing well. The bay welcomes and soothes her.
Linus grew up in Perception Bay. His childhood was rough and didn't connect well with others. He found comfort working in his aunts bakery. Diagnosed with autism, he has found his place in the world. Coming home is difficult. Helping Casey in the Bakery while his aunt is on vacation, is his only reason for coming back. .
Violet meets Linus swimming in the bay. They just click. She understands him and he her. Soon they are near inseparable. Seeing how many in the town treat him, has Violet worried. Her best friends and Drew step up to help. Trina teaches her elders a lesson about different, and about her autistic friend. Mabel has a plan, pulling in their new friends and the people he grew up with in. A bomb fire on the beach and a game of truth.
Great series ending. Nice epilogue that wraps thins up nicely. Series needs to be read in order.
Violet loves her new little town. She has found a measure of peace and acceptance beyond Blue and Indigo. Has made some great new friends. Their shop is doing well. The bay welcomes and soothes her.
Linus grew up in Perception Bay. His childhood was rough and didn't connect well with others. He found comfort working in his aunts bakery. Diagnosed with autism, he has found his place in the world. Coming home is difficult. Helping Casey in the Bakery while his aunt is on vacation, is his only reason for coming back. .
Violet meets Linus swimming in the bay. They just click. She understands him and he her. Soon they are near inseparable. Seeing how many in the town treat him, has Violet worried. Her best friends and Drew step up to help. Trina teaches her elders a lesson about different, and about her autistic friend. Mabel has a plan, pulling in their new friends and the people he grew up with in. A bomb fire on the beach and a game of truth.
Great series ending. Nice epilogue that wraps thins up nicely. Series needs to be read in order.
September 27, 2025
Beautiful & Uplifting
I usually like my books filled with a different kind of magic, which this author writes so very well. But this trilogy is amazingly fun and poignant. I'm extremely glad I expanded my reading world to include these books. I've
the acceptance of differences in the real world in small groups,; thankfully every one mind that opens to others can spread the joy of diversity in all it's any forms.
I highly recommend this excellent trilogy and all those written by Audrey Faye. As well as those by Debora Geary, I you can find them anywhere. I often reread her books when I need to brighten my life.
I usually like my books filled with a different kind of magic, which this author writes so very well. But this trilogy is amazingly fun and poignant. I'm extremely glad I expanded my reading world to include these books. I've
the acceptance of differences in the real world in small groups,; thankfully every one mind that opens to others can spread the joy of diversity in all it's any forms.
I highly recommend this excellent trilogy and all those written by Audrey Faye. As well as those by Debora Geary, I you can find them anywhere. I often reread her books when I need to brighten my life.
February 9, 2021
Bravo for making a Autistic man that's desirable!
Saved the best for last. I absolutely loved this story. The fact that you showed everyone how an Autistic person thinks and reacts to certain situations. I have a friend with 2 Autistic children. I can't believe how people treat those with conditions they don't understand! This is such a sweet story that is a love at first sight. I love how Mabel helped make Linus feel comfortable at the calzone party. And that people around town picked up on the sign language to help Linus understand.
Saved the best for last. I absolutely loved this story. The fact that you showed everyone how an Autistic person thinks and reacts to certain situations. I have a friend with 2 Autistic children. I can't believe how people treat those with conditions they don't understand! This is such a sweet story that is a love at first sight. I love how Mabel helped make Linus feel comfortable at the calzone party. And that people around town picked up on the sign language to help Linus understand.
February 4, 2021
A book in which the language made me feel I was waltzing with an old and beloved friend
I have always liked her books. The characters are flawed and human, without having to be mean and ugly. This one is special to me however. I can deeply relate to Linus and his struggles, I reached my forties before I found comfort in how different my brain works. Beautiful story, thank you to the author
I have always liked her books. The characters are flawed and human, without having to be mean and ugly. This one is special to me however. I can deeply relate to Linus and his struggles, I reached my forties before I found comfort in how different my brain works. Beautiful story, thank you to the author
February 7, 2021
1. It is clear that the author has some experience with autism to treat the subject with such love. 2. It is clear that the author understand just how much we all need healing during this time of stress (coronacrisis). 3. It is clear that I will be very, very sad if we never get to visit this community again. This trilogy is one that is going to end up in my "need to keep" pile, even though it is in KU.
February 26, 2021
Whimsical and heartfelt. This just reminds me that we are often so cruel with what we don't understand and children are sensitive and easily hurt. I like Violet and am glad that Linus found her. she gets him! I hope we get to visit Perception Bay again because it seems like a place that embraces differences, a place where people are willing to learn and the change. thus was such a great albeit different experience for me with lots of paranormal but Real life truths.
February 8, 2021
Perfect end to series!
Just as with the other two books, I was swept away. The author put her words on the pages to be seen, but she also put bits and pieces of her emotions into the characters that could only be felt. I was deeply moved. If you don't read this book you will forever be missing a piece of the puzzle.
Just as with the other two books, I was swept away. The author put her words on the pages to be seen, but she also put bits and pieces of her emotions into the characters that could only be felt. I was deeply moved. If you don't read this book you will forever be missing a piece of the puzzle.
February 10, 2021
Beautiful!
This third book in this trilogy made my heart happy and my soul fly along with the characters. Violets story is surprising, and unexpected and magical and filled with love and being seen, and friendships, and inclusion. I hope this town is revisited often by the author, there are so many people I want to know more about!
This third book in this trilogy made my heart happy and my soul fly along with the characters. Violets story is surprising, and unexpected and magical and filled with love and being seen, and friendships, and inclusion. I hope this town is revisited often by the author, there are so many people I want to know more about!
March 7, 2021
4.5
As I said before, Audrey Faye writes pure poetry. I believe she once commented that these stories came in counterbalance to the throughly rotten year of 2020, and I can believe that. I certainly needed them to remind me some people can live in harmony. Thank you, kind writer.
As I said before, Audrey Faye writes pure poetry. I believe she once commented that these stories came in counterbalance to the throughly rotten year of 2020, and I can believe that. I certainly needed them to remind me some people can live in harmony. Thank you, kind writer.
February 4, 2021
Loved it!
Audrey Faye is my one click author. Anything she writes I want to read. And this whole series has been such a sweet, kind read during stressful times. I love the town and the characters.
Audrey Faye is my one click author. Anything she writes I want to read. And this whole series has been such a sweet, kind read during stressful times. I love the town and the characters.
February 5, 2021
Beautiful series
I can’t adequately describe how much I love this series, but the joy each book gave me is real. I felt the smile on my face through each, often wiping a happy tear or two during Violet’s story. These books are absolute poetry for the soul.
I can’t adequately describe how much I love this series, but the joy each book gave me is real. I felt the smile on my face through each, often wiping a happy tear or two during Violet’s story. These books are absolute poetry for the soul.
February 5, 2021
Peaceful and joyous
These books are like a safe harbor and sorely needed with covid and politics running rampant. Every book by this author has an uplifting message loaded with care and love and forgiveness and I am eternally grateful she keeps writing more.
These books are like a safe harbor and sorely needed with covid and politics running rampant. Every book by this author has an uplifting message loaded with care and love and forgiveness and I am eternally grateful she keeps writing more.
February 6, 2021
She does it again
There isn't a book by Audrey Faye that I won't read, and I can't say that about all my favorite authors. I'm sure there are a couple I haven't yet read, but the key word there is "yet"!
There isn't a book by Audrey Faye that I won't read, and I can't say that about all my favorite authors. I'm sure there are a couple I haven't yet read, but the key word there is "yet"!
February 6, 2021
Loved it!
Thank you, Audrey for this wonderful portrayal of an autistic adult man. I loved how we were able to feel his thoughts and his journey. And I love this town and its quirky inhabitants.
Thank you, Audrey for this wonderful portrayal of an autistic adult man. I loved how we were able to feel his thoughts and his journey. And I love this town and its quirky inhabitants.
February 6, 2021
Wonderful series
I was hooked with the first book, Indigo. Immediately had to have Blue and now was blessed with Violet. I sincerely hope Ms. Faye revisits these characters and Perception Bay. The people are enchanting and the feel is wonderful.
I was hooked with the first book, Indigo. Immediately had to have Blue and now was blessed with Violet. I sincerely hope Ms. Faye revisits these characters and Perception Bay. The people are enchanting and the feel is wonderful.
February 7, 2021
A book about how people think
Is being different good or bad? It depends on your point of view. This lovely book explores several different points of view. I really liked the idea of a sign to show you are joking.
Is being different good or bad? It depends on your point of view. This lovely book explores several different points of view. I really liked the idea of a sign to show you are joking.
February 8, 2021
I have loved everything of hers that I have read & this was no different. I sincerely hope she returns to Perception Bay in the future. There are still stories I want to hear about some of the residents.
February 8, 2021
A very fitting final book in the trilogy. Book two is still my favourite, but the series as a whole makes for great comfort reading. I really liked Linus, and loved seeing how people opened up to him and were willing to make changes to meet his needs.
February 8, 2021
Just makes me happy
Audrey Faye (and as Deborah Geary) writes such feel-good books. This trilogy has been adorkable, and I’m dying for her next shifters book. Easy to read comfort food for all shapes and sizes.
Audrey Faye (and as Deborah Geary) writes such feel-good books. This trilogy has been adorkable, and I’m dying for her next shifters book. Easy to read comfort food for all shapes and sizes.
February 8, 2021
One of my authors
I read anything Audrey Fay writes. She's also written as Deborah Geary. She has a variety of different characters and makes me want to actually meet them. I recommend all her books.
I read anything Audrey Fay writes. She's also written as Deborah Geary. She has a variety of different characters and makes me want to actually meet them. I recommend all her books.
February 11, 2021
Delightful
Audrey Faye is simply a wonderful storyteller, this series is a feel good story that is filled with nuances and makes you wish to be a part of this town and its’ people. Truly a most satisfying story.
Audrey Faye is simply a wonderful storyteller, this series is a feel good story that is filled with nuances and makes you wish to be a part of this town and its’ people. Truly a most satisfying story.
February 19, 2021
Wonderfully sappy story
Reminds me of Witch Central. Soft magic, great people. Sappy love for difficult people. The difficult ones aren't always who you think they'll be.
Love Me Faye in all her incarnations.
Reminds me of Witch Central. Soft magic, great people. Sappy love for difficult people. The difficult ones aren't always who you think they'll be.
Love Me Faye in all her incarnations.
February 23, 2021
This trilogy isamazing!
I have forgotten to read Audry Faye for awhile. This trilogy reminded me just how much I was missing. These books spoke to my soul, calmed me and let me be in the moment and enjoy for no reason.
I have forgotten to read Audry Faye for awhile. This trilogy reminded me just how much I was missing. These books spoke to my soul, calmed me and let me be in the moment and enjoy for no reason.
February 24, 2021
Happiness
Can you read happiness or do you have to feel it? Does it matter? I don't really think it matters. I think you just have to recognize it. Audrey Faye points the way in all of her stories but especially in the For The Love of Purple series.
Trust me.
Can you read happiness or do you have to feel it? Does it matter? I don't really think it matters. I think you just have to recognize it. Audrey Faye points the way in all of her stories but especially in the For The Love of Purple series.
Trust me.
March 17, 2021
I've missed the ease, the quirky, the community and the magic
These are some awful times.
This set of three books have a sense of community love and support that are missing in these divisive times. Like the Witch series in a way .more please
These are some awful times.
This set of three books have a sense of community love and support that are missing in these divisive times. Like the Witch series in a way .more please
April 17, 2021
Another quick but good read from Perception Bay. I loved reading more about Violet and meeting Linus. I really hope at some point Audrey writes more books about the wonderful people of Perception Bay.
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