Ivy Layne's Blog: Ivy’s Author Updates

It’s finally here!

Forbidden Heart, the ninth and final book in The Hearts of Sawyers Bend series, is officially out in the world today.

I’m feeling a swirl of emotions—excitement, nerves, gratitude, and a little bittersweet ache—because this book marks the end of a journey we’ve all taken together over the past several years. When I wrote Stolen Heart, I had no idea how deeply the Sawyer family would take root in my heart… or how fiercely you would love them right alongside me.

Ford Sawyer has been one of the most misunderstood characters in the entire series—shadowed by guilt, suspicion, and his own mistakes. Writing his story meant peeling back every layer, revealing the man behind the rumors, the grief, the loneliness… and the unexpected capacity for love that he’s been hiding all along.

In this final installment, you’ll uncover the truth about Prentice’s murder, revisit Heartstone Manor one last time, and see Ford step into the light in ways I’ve been waiting to share for years. And at the center of it all is Paige McKenna, whose quiet strength and unexpected courage brought out parts of Ford even I didn’t see coming.

Thank you—truly—for every message, every review, every theory, every moment you spent inside Sawyers Bend with me. This family, this mystery, this love story…it all means more to me than I can ever fully express.

I hope you enjoy Forbidden Heart. I hope it moves you. And I hope it gives the Sawyers the ending they deserve.

Read the finale now!

Forbidden Heart on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCNFTJVY

If you pick it up today, I’d love to hear what you think—your messages and reactions mean the world.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
— Ivy Layne 💜

Hi everyone,

Welcome to my new Goodreads blog — a cozy little corner where I’ll share updates, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and all things Sawyers Bend, Winters, and Sinclair. Whether you’ve been with me from Stolen Heart or just discovered my books, I’m so grateful you’re here. 💜

It’s hard to believe, but we’re only one week away from the release of Forbidden Heart, the final book in The Hearts of Sawyers Bend series. Writing Ford and Paige’s story felt like coming full circle — messy, emotional, passionate, and full of heart. I poured so much love into this book, and I can’t wait for you to experience it.

To celebrate, I’m giving away 100 Kindle copies of Forbidden Heart right here on Goodreads!
If you haven’t entered yet, you can do that today!

And if you’d rather make sure it’s waiting for you on release day, you can preorder your copy on Amazon.

Thank you for being part of this journey — for every review, every message, and every bit of love you’ve shown the Sawyers and Winters families. Your support means more than I can ever put into words.

With love,
Ivy 💕

Forbidden Heart