Afraid to Fall (Ancient Passages)

Guatemala-a country rife with civil unrest, human and narco-trafficking, and looters of antiquity is the perfect backdrop for AFRAID TO FALL-a steamy story of romance, adventure, and suspense.

Needing a break from both her personal and professional life, forensic anthropologist Ariana Antony makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to join a research expedition in Guatemala's Petén jungle.

Haunted by guilt, Dr. Luca Fierro is still healing from a tragic accident. His life revolves around research, teaching, and triathlons.

Until... Ari and Luca first meet. Their attraction is explosive. It is also off-limits.

Can Ari lower her defenses and let Luca in? Can Luca heal his deep wounds and explore new territory with Ari?

What begins as a scientific adventure turns into a life-and-death struggle for survival, forcing them to explore and confront their demons and desires.

Afraid to Fall is a steamy romantic suspense novel that blends action, danger, intrigue, and sizzling chemistry. The story delivers international intrigue, pulse-pounding suspense, Mayan lore, jungle adventure, and a strong heroine caught in a high-stakes journey of love, survival, and passion.

Sutton Bishop is known for her immersive romance novels that blend elements of adventure, suspense, and rich cultural detail. Originally from the Chicago area and now a long-time resident of Indiana (she married a Hoosier, folks), Bishop draws on her academic background in anthropology, forensics, and history, aswell as her extensive travels, to create stories that are both emotionally resonant and vividly atmospheric, keeping readers turning pages filled with heartfelt emotion and high stakes.