Capture the Moment by  Suzanne Woods Fisher
Series: National Parks Summers – Book 1
Publisher:  Revell
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

LKate 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.

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My Review and Reflections

This is the first in a series from Woods, and it did not disappoint. Early on, I felt like I had a good idea of the poacher and his source, so I was feeling slightly disappointed in the book. I should have known better! There was a shocking plot twist that turned all my assumptions upside down. Hunting and, honestly, hiking and being out in nature are not my thing, but Woods was able to capture the beauty of the park and bring in facts about bears that captured my attention. I even found myself spouting some of those facts to my husband as I read. Kind of sounding like Maisie, the thirteen-year-old chatterbox in the story.

Tim, Coop’s direct supervisor at the park, was an endearing and thoughtful character. I enjoyed hearing things from his point of view and hearing about his feelings for Sally, the acting chief ranger at the park. Sally herself was quite a surprise. Being characterized as a petite 55-year-old woman calling the shots and running the show for an entire park filled with wild animals. Being a petite 55-year-old woman myself, I want to congratulate her on her toughness. However, there were many things about her that I didn’t care for, such as her need to call people ‘hon’. Among other things.

Overall, this book was engaging. Engaging enough to stay up all night to finish reading. I’ve always enjoyed Wood’s writing and am looking forward to continuing the series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
All opinions are my own.

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.

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A Spark that Lit a Story

By Suzanne Woods Fisher

Capture the Moment (Revell—May 6, 2025)

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.