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. SCROLL UP AND CLICK ‘BUY NOW’ TO READ AFRAID TO FALL TODAY! " Jungle heat and romantic sizzle combine in the debut novel by Sutton Bishop. ... a story in which her main characters have believable backstories, ... realistic and smart characters with whom I could experience the story as her writing pulled me into the narrative. I wasn't just an observer but a participant in the story. The author sprinkles Mayan lore throughout the book which is fun and fascinating, but the jungles of Guatemala aren't the safest and she adds some startling adventure twists when extreme danger enters the camp. Bishop writes sex with sizzle and heart -- it's more about the passion than hitting all the graphic high points. Bishop is a breath of fresh air in a genre that is losing its passion for romance. " ~ Literati Literature Lovers " The chemistry was insane between Luca and Ari. I can't even begin to describe how hot some of the scenes on these pages got (I was surprised I didn't burst into flames a couple times, honestly). The temperature in Guatemala is hot, but damn if these two didn't make it all the hotter." ~ Romantically Inclined Reviews "What a beautiful love story... If you are looking for an intriguing intense read Afraid to Fall is the book for you. The author blended history and romance for a truly unique reading experience...a well written plot. I absolutely adored Ari and Luca. Guatemala may be scorching hot but the chemistry between these two characters only made it more smoking HOT! Like seriously, some of these scenes definitely had me reaching for my ice water! It was a nice unexpected bonus." ~ Goodreads "Sutton nails this story... She writes adventure romance in comparison to other great authors like Karina Halle ." " Ari and Luca. Oh my goodness, those two characters took my breath away. Bishop gave the reader such vivid details about them, what they'd endured, and what they were experiencing. The story was so engaging and so well written, I would've never known it was a debut, an incredible debut at that." ~ Goodreads Sutton Bishop enjoys having a foot in both worlds--real and make-believe. She's been writing stories since she was a little girl, her imagination inspired by the rural meadows and woods of her childhood and her travels and life experiences. She has degrees in forensics and anthropology and a minor in world history. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, their four kids, and a passel of pets.