I really enjoy the mix of history (real and mythic or fictional) and a modern game of love and mystery. Sutton Bishop blends them all with pizzazz and panache. We are immersed in the cultural history and charm of Italy and the Tuscany countryside. From beautiful centuries' old architecture with classic practicality to modern day places to dine and dance, the cafes and bistros, sipping an espresso or wine with friends passing time. Bishop gives the reader the sight, sounds, tastes, of the region to dance our way through the story with Gia and Booth. For new readers to the series, the story is sexy, a great complicated plot with twists like a bowl of pasta. We want to unravel that complex dish to find the prized meatball at its heart. ~ Goodreads

Italian beauty Gia Zichella, owner of an antique bookshop and auction house and Indiana hunk Booth Merrick, former SEAL and now a security expert, are embroiled in an inferno of subterfuge, murder, mystery and lust. What could go wrong?

Bishop launches you into the world of archaeological looting, Italian culture, and searing sex. This expertly woven story will keep you guessing and there’s plenty of passion to ignite a fire in your belly. ~ Goodreads

The Ancient Passages Series has been a spectacular journey. Sutton Bishop creates characters who are memorable and remarkable. Afraid to Love was absolutely beautiful to experience! ~ Goodreads

If you're looking for fabulous story-telling, quick witted dialogue, and a good helping of spice, you'll enjoy the entire Ancient Passages Series! I think Afraid to Love is my favorite though. ~ Goodreads

I truly found it hard to catch my breath as again, Ms. Bishop had me along for the ride in-person, and since I don't want to give anything else away because of the intricate layered brilliance, I'm going to just stop here to tell you to experience all this goodness for yourselves! ~ Goodreads

It is clear that Bishop writes from the heart and her ability to weave together a romantic (and yes, very sexy) story with a country’s culture, artifacts and history (and let’s not forget mystery and intrigue) is a rare gift indeed. Readers will not be disappointed. ~ Goodreads

Afraid to Love is filled with intrigue, danger, treachery, and a steamy romance between Interpol contractor Booth Merrick and rare book dealer Gianna Zichella as they hunt and are hunted by an international group of antiquities thieves. Bishop writes a fascinating book, with the lots of action, and good character development which had me flipping pages until the wee hours of the morning. Booth and Gia set the plot on fire with their passionate flirting and sensual bed sport. If you love Rebecca Zanetti’s Deep Ops books, then I highly recommend Bishop’s Ancient Passages Series. ~ Goodreads