Kate has set out to get the shot of a lifetime at Grand Teton National Park, but there are a lot of other photographers there as well and many don't take kindly to her. But there is also fear in the park as a rumor goes around that a poacher is there for the famous bear that everyone wants to photograph. I really enjoyed this storyline and the scenery as well as that there was some mystery and suspense also written in. Thank you to the author and Revell for the complementary novel. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

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.

This story touched several chords with me. The heroine was a budding wildlife photographer. Although I have never had a goal of photographing a grizzly bear in the wild, the story of her search for the perfect picture of a specific bear, Grizzly 399, was captivating. Grand Teton National Park sounded like a wonderful place to visit. The hero of the story was a schoolteacher in the winter and a seasonal park ranger in the summer. Stories set in the great outdoors have always captured my interest. The author did an excellent job of keeping the identity of the main bad guy hidden throughout the story, even while tracking his movements in each chapter. The question buzzing in my mind is whether anyone ever got a picture of Grizzly 399 in real life like Kate was hoping to get.

I thoroughly enjoyed this national park novel. It has wild animals, beautiful scenery, quirky characters, suspense, and plenty of drama. The tale draws you in and captures you, to quote from the title. We witness growth in many characters, from a thirteen-year-old girl to a wildlife photographer trying to break in to the big time, to a troubled youth, and of course, the rangers we encounter. The story includes a major surprise I didn't see coming, but adds depth to the tale. And we learn some fun facts along the way. Set in Grand Teton National Park, if you enjoy nature and-or photography, you won't want to miss this book. The author did a great job weaving all the threads into a powerful account that doesn't let you go until everything is settled at the end. It's a wonderful summer read and would make a fine book club choice. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own. #CapturetheMoment #NetGalley

*399.Queen of the Tetons.*

*A living, breathing legend.* *Exactly. She*s a symbol of the wild, a reminder that even in the heart of nature, there are stories, personalities, and connections waiting to be discovered.*

And.we*re off on a journey to visit some of our nation*s great national parks with Suzanne Woods Fisher, told in her gentle, heart-warming style. First stop in this new series, National Parks Summers, is Grand Tetons National Park, in Capture the Moment.

If you are a fan of nature, underdogs, Suzanne Woods Fisher, plot twists, and gentle reminders to listen to the still, small voice of God, this is a must-read.

I adored the novice photographer, Kate, who thought she would get the original photo that no one else had. What a shock she gets when she arrives at the best viewing spots for the old grizzly, 399, only to discover a great crowd of disdainful professional photographers ahead of her. Fortunately, Kate is willing to learn from her mistakes and not wallow in her failures. ( And being a city-slicker, there are plenty!) *She reminded herself that mistakes were a natural part of the learning process. *Each one has a lesson to teach,*she said to herself.*Another verse that helps her when she is amazed at her own obtuseness( and don*t most of us have blinders on in some area of life$)is *Forget the former things.do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Do you not perceive it$* What I love about this moment is that Woods points out this is a verse God brings to Kate*s mind because she had hidden it in her heart long ago. Do we have verses like that$ Second, are we, as we age, still working on memorizing, so God can bring those verses to mind$

Woods populates her novel with so many other wonderful characters! Of course, everyone will love Coop! How can you not! Handsome, knowledgeable, expert on bears, and compassionate. He champions Kate, the underdog, plus he understands and mentors the impossibly belligerent Frankie. This is no small feat, because it is obvious he would rather not have this sidekick 24-7! And, he is unafraid to tell the truth as it is. to those that need to hear it. which his acting director, Sally, tries to silence.

Sally. She is acting director of the park, and a piece of work! I was surprised to find that I didn*t like her any more after a night of *sleeping on it* than I did when I finished the story.

And Tim and his granddaughter, Maisie! To meet Tim is to love him, unless you are Frankie. Such a wise, thoughtful, man rooted in faith. His granddaughter, Maisie, who frequently gets dumped on him$ She*s 13, loquacious, loud, and goes non-stop 24-7. Everyone seems to have a love-avoid her relationship with her. Maisie wants so hard to be accepted, loved, and seen as special. Pops finally tells her on one occasion when she takes imitation overboard,

*a tulip doesn*t struggle to be different from a rose.*

Bonus note: With a great detailed map of the park at the beginning and a list of the most important characters also at the beginning, I felt well-armed to tackle the book.

I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit via NetGalley. I bought my own pb copy for my keeper shelf. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.

Notable Quotables:

*she realized that seeing things differently was a gift, not a burden.*

*But holding on to anger isn*t doing you any favors.*It*s like a poison.*Forgiveness is the antidote.*

*what you*re looking for can*t be found within. Only outside ourselves. Only in God.*

*he didn*t have to hang on to that hurt anymore.*