About the Book
Book: Capture the Moment
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 Capture the Moment Review:
This book surprised me in the best possible way. The cover is intriguing on its own. Just enough color in the title and in the lens of the camera to capture your attention. I’m sure the image inside the lens doesn’t do justice to the beauty of the national park that is featured in the book, but don’t worry. The author does a great job of painting the scenery in words. The beauty, the way the scene can change in a moment, the wonder of seeing such vast views of creation for the first time. All of these are presented to the reader in words that have clarity and beauty all their own. Though I’ve never visited a national park, I could see it.
Though there are a lot of animal, photography, and historical facts sprinkled throughout the book, it’s not overwhelming. Because the information was usually delivered through an excitable girl on the verge of her teenage years while still really being little more than a child (though she doesn’t think so), it didn’t ever detract from the action or the story. It worked to enhance it, and I found myself excusing it along with the adult characters at times because Maisie was just being Maisie.
Without giving spoilers, there’s a lot more happening in the story than romance. Danger, both from natural and unnatural sources, is a reality for the rangers and some of the park’s guests. Experiences for drawing closer to God through His creation happen regularly and serve as a gentle reminder for all of us to do the same (without any preachiness or pushiness). Introspection and growth are witnessed in nearly every character. And the story even offers a few unexpected surprises.
I appreciated the wonder and inspiration Kate found through her time in the national park. It reminds me of times when I’ve found inspiration as I write even at local parks or simply outside on my back porch looking at the woods and wildlife. It added to my enjoyment of the story.
The characters were all enjoyable. I’d love to meet Grant Cooper and the other park rangers. Hiking a trail with them or Kate and her camera sounds like a perfect morning. Well, maybe not Kate, as she gets herself into less desirable situations more often than I would like!
To sum up my Capture the Moment review, I give the story five stars. I’ll be reading more books in this series.
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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.
More from Suzanne
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.
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Stories By Gina, May 29 (Author Interview)
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Karen Baney Reviews, May 31
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Lily’s Corner, June 4
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card and an eBook copy of the book!!
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Thank you for taking time to read my Capture the Moment Review. I hope you find it useful and visit often for more reviews, giveaways, and interviews.
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