Forbidden Heart

The Hearts of Sawyers Bend, Book 9

By: Ivy Layne

Narrated by: Lucy Rivers, Sean Masters

In a house haunted by lies, love might be the most dangerous threat of all.

After serving a year in prison for a crime he swears he didn’t commit, Ford Sawyer returns to the shadowed halls of Heartstone Manor only to find freedom offers no escape. His father’s true killer is still out there, and suspicion clings to Ford like smoke. Worse, the man who once defended him now wants him dead—and has sent a killer to finish the job.

Paige McKenna thought taking a nanny job with the wealthy Sawyers would bring her closer to the truth about her father’s mysterious disappearance. But instead of answers, she’s entangled in secrets far darker than she imagined. And at the heart of them stands Ford—magnetic, brooding, and possibly a murderer.

As dangerous truths rise to the surface and a ghostly presence stirs within the walls of Heartstone Manor, Ford and Paige must decide if they can trust each other. Because someone is watching, someone is hunting—and the past isn’t done with either of them.

Forbidden Heart is a standalone romance with a happy ending. It’s the ninth and final book in The Hearts of Sawyers Bend series, featuring the Sawyer family of Sawyers Bend.

©2025 Ivy Layne (P)2026 Ivy Layne

Outstanding!!!

Ivy, what a great book series. This would be an excellent television series. A movie wouldn’t do it justice. Someone needs to pick it up. It has just enough of everything and keeps you on the edge of your seat while allowing you to feel the love grow back between the family members of this broken family. You can be very proud of what you’ve created here.

Wonderful Ending

This has been my favorite series, and I hate it has come to an end, but what a wonderful ending. The twist and turns were fantastic. You should read from the beginning (Griffin and Hope) to understand the entire book, but you will not be disappointed! This is more than a romance, it is about family. Thanks Ivy!

Just an Amazing way to end!

Honestly this books ends the most wonderful journey…thank you Ivy! You gave us so many hours to feel part of this family.

Fabolous Ending

This was an amazing series. Every character was perfectly matched with a perfect mystery and twist!

Great ending

Loved this series ending been waiting all year for it, Ivy Layne never disappoints. And the fact the love of there dead parents body’s kept pushing them together and towards finding out what happen to them. 🩷🩷🩷