Loved the setting! It totally made the book for me. this is such a sweet story with adorable characters. I loved all the quirky personalities and how they interacted! This is fun. And appropriate for a younger (teen) audience, while i still appreciated it! I look forward to the next instalment in the series (hopefully it doesn't take too long to be released!).

I started out really enjoying this, it was very different from anything I've read.

I didn't like the transition between characters. There was nothing to really tell you that the POV was changing. This threw me off a few times.

Other than that, I thought it was a decent read.

“Most of what makes a book 'good' is that we are reading it at the right moment for us.” - Alain de Botton

I chose this book because of the author. I have read many of her books with great enjoyment. This one fell short of the mark even though it is set in one of the most beautiful places in the United States. There were too many subplots for me to navigate. It could be that it just wasn't the right time for me to appreciate the nuances of the book.
Kate has been a zoo photographer, but her boyfriend convinced her to go to the Grand Teton National Park to photograph Grizzley 399. He told her that National Geographic will publish the best picture of the bear coming out of hibernation. Coop is the ranger who works the part of the park where 399 lives. He encounters Kate and finds a way to help her out. Wade is a poacher who wants the pelt of 399 and infiltrates the National Park Service as a way to get into the park to hunt for the bear. Tim is a senior ranger and Sally is the managing ranger. Tim's granddaughter, Maisie, is a boy-crazy teen, and she's often in the way of whatever action is going on. All of these people are cast in roles that are too close to main characters. That's too many. Trying to keep all these people straight while reading the book was overwhelming.

Suzanne Woods Fisher usually writes very readable books. I generally like what she writes, but I found this one to miss the mark.

Three stars.

Revell Publishing provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Join Kate as she travels to the Grand Teton National Park for a chance to break into the wildlife photography world--she's on a quest to capture a one-of-a-kind shot of #399--the biggest female grizzly in the world to get her big chance with National Geographic. She's also eager to get a break from her boyfriend Oliver who is a becoming a bit controlling.

Grant Cooper is a high school teacher who loves spending his summers working in the park. After some unsual decisions from the chief acting ranger he's finding himself on lowly bear jam control. But after meeting Kate, he decides that keeping the photographers out of the bears' way may mean more time with Kate.

The overall theme is protecting the park from what appears to be a serious threat of a poacher.

I love the characters of Maisie and Frank--Perfect side characters.

The plot was great and I loved the lines of faith woven throughout the story. The poacher's identity came out of nowhere and was a great extra element of intrigue!

This will be a fun new series to follow--I love the majesty of our national parks! I also had a bit of a connection with this one because I've backpacked into the Grand Tetons and it really is as spectacular as they described.

4 Stars
*Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are 100% my own.

I love photography so of course I picked this up based solely on the cover and author. I was not disappointed.
This is a wonderful story and I highly recommend it.

In the past, I've enjoyed Suzanne Woods Fisher's novels--- both her Amish and contemporary romance--- so I was excited to read her newest. Capture the Moment certainly did not disappoint! Kate is a wildlife photographer who has previously worked at a zoo, but who is hoping to get her big break by photographing a highly sought after bear in Grand Teton National Park. There, she meets Grant- a seasonal park ranger- who might just be the one to help her get the shot... but it seems that there might be something more sinister going on in the park than just some photographers. It was a great blend of romance, adventure, faith and danger with plenty of twists and turns to keep me intrigued from start to finish. There were a few twists that I saw coming and others that definitely took me by surprise. And while Katie does start the book in a relationship with someone else (which I don't typically prefer), it was done well and I found I did enjoy the slow burn between her and Grant. There were a lot of great characters introduced in this story, and admittedly, it did take me some time to sort everyone out and get used to all the different POVs, but in the end, I loved seeing how they all grew throughout the story. If you enjoy a little adventure with your Christian romance, this is certainly one you'll want to check out.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

A wonderful complex story that had me from the beginning. Enjoyable and easy to read but depth of characters was immense. A reminder to listen to God in the small quiet moments and act on those whispers.

Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a nice Christian romance with a mystery element. It was interesting to read about wild-life photography. I liked the characters and the character development. I loved how every character got healing/self-discovery. The mystery element was a little predictable but overall, it was an enjoyable read.
I got the ARC from Revell via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine

Here is a quote that I want to share;
“Maybe so.” Tim nodded, understanding. “Sometimes you need to embrace what’s right in front of you, even if it’s just for a season.”
That's some great advice for sure. I just had someone a friend for a season and now it's hard letting go like Coop says.
It's hard to get to know someone knowing that they may be in your life a short time.
I know God plans it that way but still....
This was a fantastic book with all new characters and a relaxing get away with some park Rangers that I really enjoyed in getting to know.
Fisher has done a wonderful job in keeping my attention and I love this new story of hers. This proves that she can write anything. It's what I love about Fisher.
I was happy to see that she had written a new one and had been wondering if she would.
Another quote is
Forget the former things do not dwell on the past. What a great reminder
Kind of what I'm going through which is why this story resonated with me in lots of ways.
5 stars for another amazing story of hope, resilience, and faith along with forgiving other people.
A definite can't put down book! I hated to see it end!
My thanks to Revell publishing via NetGalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

As someone who used to be a photographer, and as a believer, this book was right up my alley. I grew up going to national parks and exploring nature often, and I loved that Suzanne Woods Fisher created a beautiful story around Grand Teton.

I did have a little hard time with the pacing and jumping around to all the different characters in the third-person POV storytelling, but I enjoyed getting to know the characters on a deeper level that we would’ve missed out on had she kept the focus on the main FMC.

Capture the Moment is an earnest and faith-filled novel about finding your place in the world and using your efforts for God’s glory.

I’ve already had an interest in visiting national parks and this series is solidifying that with its first book, Capture the Moment. Author Suzanne Woods Fisher takes readers to Grand Teton National Park where her descriptions make me feel like a tourist viewing the beautiful wildlife. Yet there is danger lurking in this story in the form of a suspected poacher and how park rangers and staff might be able to catch him. A lot of characters are introduced right away but the glossary at the front of the book is helpful for remembering who’s who. The storylines intertwine among the varied characters, creating an interesting tapestry for the main and sub plots, as well as the inherent danger to be dealt with. This book has romance, mystery, adventure and humor along with a few plot twists I didn’t see coming, making it a very enjoyable read. I loved learning about this particular park and a bit about what park rangers do and enjoyed the author’s background notes at the end of the story. Looking forward to reading more in this series!

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required and these are my own and honest opinions.

Fisher wrote a book unlike one I have ever read! I felt as though I was behind the camera myself. The wonderful writing allows the reader to connect with the character as though it’s a forever friend. Beautifully done!

This is a stunning first installment of the National Parks Summers series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Set in majestic Grand Teton National Park, this book showcases the personal growth that stems from interactions with people and nature.

I enjoyed the focus on wildlife photography, holding onto one’s dream, the important work of park rangers, and the power of nature.

When Kate Cunningham’s dream drives her to tap into Ranger Grant Cooper’s skill set, she learns that sometimes we overlook important things (like cues) in our desperate race for the prize. I appreciated the lesson I learned from this, too. In our hunt for success, we can get caught up in tunnel vision.

I found myself down a rabbit hole Googling Grizzly 399 and then when my emotions got the best of me, I worked through them by cleaning my DSLR.

I was gifted this copy by Revell and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.