Scheming Heart

The Hearts of Sawyers Bend, Book 3

De: Ivy Layne

Narrado por: Joe Arden, Lucy Rivers

Scarlett

I don’t want to lie to him. I really don’t.

First of all, he's hot. Really hot. I know I swore off gorgeous men for the rest of eternity, but Tenn Sawyer has me questioning all of my choices. At least, any choices that mean I can’t have him.

Second, he isn’t just hot, Tenn is bossy and domineering and patient and his smile makes my panties melt. And that was all before he kidnapped me.

After...I have no reason to trust him. There's too much at risk to follow my gut. One mistake and I'll lose everything.

But with Tenn, I can't seem to help myself.

Tenn

I knew she was trouble the second I lay eyes on her. Okay, it took me two minutes to figure it out. At first all I saw was a gorgeous woman I needed to get to know. Preferably naked.

Five minutes later, everything changed. Scarlett isn’t just a woman I want, suddenly she's my lifeline, the only thing keeping me from a murder charge. And if that isn’t complicated enough, every other word out of her mouth is a lie.

She needs my help. She won't trust me enough to ask. Every moment we're together binds us until I can't imagine not having her, even with all of her lies between us.

When she finally comes clean, and I understand what's at stake, I'm not worried about going to jail. I’m too busy trying to keep us alive.

Scheming Heart is a standalone romance with a happy ending. It’s third in The Hearts of Sawyers Bend series, featuring the Sawyer family of Sawyers Bend.

©2021 Ivy Layne (P)2022 Ivy Layne

Romantic Suspense

I didn't read the first two books but I’ll probably go back after Scarlett and Tenn. These two balanced each other out, and Tenn was the right amount of possessive. He claimed Scarlett and her boys as her own. The suspense at the beginning had me hooked.

Very entertaining mystery, romance, performance

This book is so entertaining! The characters are great and the way the story unfolds is very engaging. I love series that feature an extended family. There is a lot of mystery, romance, and a happy ending. The performance is good.

Good Series

I have enjoyed the series. Boy, do they have a lot of money. Narration is good but Lucy Rivers male voices are not that good.

It's been almost a whole year. I wonder when Sterling's story will be out.

We need more puzzle pieces to figure out who killed the father.

Love the series

Great stories. Easy to listen to and to read. The characters are interesting and just fun.

An Incredible Series You Don’t Want to Miss — Starting with Book 1-Book 9

I originally picked up the final book in the Hearts of Sawyers Bend series after pre-ordering it, but it had been a while since I’d read the earlier books. I remembered bits and pieces—but not enough. So I decided to start the series over from the beginning, and honestly… it was one of the best reading decisions I’ve made. I had forgotten just how incredible this series truly is.

While each book may technically stand alone, I strongly recommend reading them in order. There’s a deeper, overarching storyline that begins in the very first book and unfolds across the series, leading to a powerful and meaningful reveal later on. Experiencing that journey from start to finish makes everything so much more impactful.

What truly sets this series apart is the writing. Ivy Layne creates a rich, immersive world centered around the Sawyer family, and every character feels authentic, layered, and important. Watching how each family member’s story connects and evolves adds so much depth and heart to the series. The family dynamics are beautifully written, making you feel like you’re right there with them through every moment.

The storyline is absolutely superb—engaging, emotional, and thoughtfully woven together from beginning to end. The romance has just the right amount of spice, perfectly balanced with the emotional depth of the story. And the narration brings everything to life in such a natural and enjoyable way.

This is one of those rare series that completely draws you in and stays with you long after you’ve finished. I can’t recommend it highly enough—it truly is that good.