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About the Book
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release date: May 6, 2025
Kate Cunningham is facing the opportunity of a lifetime. As a zoo photographer, she’s spent years photographing animals in carefully controlled environments, but now National Geographic has dangled an irresistible prize: If Kate can snag a unique photo of a legendary bear in Grand Teton National Park, they just might publish it. It’s the kind of challenge Kate has been waiting for, and she’s eager to prove herself in the wild.
With more enthusiasm than experience, Kate soon realizes that capturing an image of this bear isn’t as simple as she hoped. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Grant Cooper, a seasonal park ranger who knows the terrain–and the bears–better than anyone. His tracking skills could be exactly what Kate needs to succeed, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes. But they’re not the only ones with an interest in the park’s most famous bear. And his motives are far from innocent.
My Thoughts
I first "met" Suzanne Woods Fisher through her Amish books, which I really enjoyed. But she has proven to be every bit as skilled in writing other genres as well. Capture the Moment is a very well-written and engaging story with a fresh plot line and setting and an interesting cast of characters.
I first "met" Suzanne Woods Fisher through her Amish books, which I really enjoyed. But she has proven to be every bit as skilled in writing other genres as well. Capture the Moment is a very well-written and engaging story with a fresh plot line and setting and an interesting cast of characters.
The main thread of the story features Kate's attempts and adventures as she tries to get the perfect photo of a famous bear in Grand Teton National Park. But there are lots of twists and turns -- some pretty big twists, in fact -- as she encounters park rangers, eager and not-so-eager teenagers, and other folks who both help and stand in her way of reaching her goal. Those characters add questions and challenges, as well as interesting surprises to her endeavors. They all play compelling roles in the story and keep interest level high from page to page. It is obvious that the author has done her research on the national park, which also helps the reader feel very much present in the setting.
I highgly recommend Capture the Moment to fans of contemporary Christian romance. As this is the beginning of a new series, I look forward to seeing what other national parks Suzanne will take us to visit with her compelling story telling.
Thanks to Celebrate Lit for providing a copy of the book. I am happy to share my own thoughts in this review.
About the Author
Suzanne Woods Fisher is a Christy finalist, a Carol and Selah winner, a two-time ECPA Book of the Year finalist, and Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of more than forty books. Her genres include contemporary and historical romances, Amish romance, and women’s fiction. She and her husband live in a small town in California. Most friends act a little nervous around Suzanne because they usually wind up in one of her novels. She has four grown children and enough grandchildren to keep her young.
A Spark that Lit a Story -- By Suzanne Woods Fisher
Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected places—like a gift shop in Grand Teton National Park. While browsing, I struck up a conversation with a college student who had never set foot outside Alabama until her mom dropped her off for a summer job in the park. One minute, she was home in the Deep South; the next, she was surrounded by towering peaks and moose crossings. Talk about a culture shock.
That conversation lit a spark that eventually became my National Parks Summers series. I couldn’t stop thinking about the fascinating mix of people who work seasonally in national parks. You’ve got fresh-faced college kids on their first big adventure, retirees finally living their bucket-list dreams, and everyone in between. These parks aren’t just natural wonders—they’re crossroads for people from all walks of life, all chasing something unique.
In Capture the Moment, I wanted to explore what happens when people and landscapes collide. Kate Cunningham, a determined zoo photographer, swaps enclosures for the wilds of Grand Teton, chasing an elusive bear and her own sense of purpose. Along the way, Kate meets Grant Cooper, a rugged park ranger with a knack for tracking and a talent for keeping her on her toes.
National parks are more than just beautiful backdrops—they’re places where people find themselves, lose themselves, and sometimes stumble into something extraordinary.
Maybe even love.
About the Author
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A Spark that Lit a Story -- By Suzanne Woods Fisher
Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected places—like a gift shop in Grand Teton National Park. While browsing, I struck up a conversation with a college student who had never set foot outside Alabama until her mom dropped her off for a summer job in the park. One minute, she was home in the Deep South; the next, she was surrounded by towering peaks and moose crossings. Talk about a culture shock.
That conversation lit a spark that eventually became my National Parks Summers series. I couldn’t stop thinking about the fascinating mix of people who work seasonally in national parks. You’ve got fresh-faced college kids on their first big adventure, retirees finally living their bucket-list dreams, and everyone in between. These parks aren’t just natural wonders—they’re crossroads for people from all walks of life, all chasing something unique.
In Capture the Moment, I wanted to explore what happens when people and landscapes collide. Kate Cunningham, a determined zoo photographer, swaps enclosures for the wilds of Grand Teton, chasing an elusive bear and her own sense of purpose. Along the way, Kate meets Grant Cooper, a rugged park ranger with a knack for tracking and a talent for keeping her on her toes.
National parks are more than just beautiful backdrops—they’re places where people find themselves, lose themselves, and sometimes stumble into something extraordinary.
Maybe even love.
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I've read several of Suzanne Woods Fisher's books. This new book sounds really great and different. National Parks are wonderful, and I love nature and animals.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
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