Capture the Moment

An aspiring wildlife photographer gets tangled up in an unexpected romance in the exciting National Parks Summers series opener from Fisher (A Healing Touch). Eager to move on from her ho-hum job as a zoo photographer, 20-year-old Kate Cunningham is thrilled to get a shot at photographing an endangered grizzly for National Geographic. But life in Grand Teton National Park isn’t all she’d hoped it would be—photographers jostle for shots, and tracking wild animals presents unexpected challenges, not least that the bear in question appears to be hibernating. Thankfully, gruff park ranger Coop is willing to help her out, and as they trek through the park together, a mutual attraction slowly builds—despite the fact that Kate’s no-good boyfriend Oliver is still in the picture. As Kate and Coop bond over their faith, Coop contends with scars wrought by an ex, and a nefarious plot involving a web of poachers unfolds in the shadows. The suspenseful plot is enriched by Kate’s satisfying personal evolution as she leaves behind her safe, predictable life to follow her passion. The result is a spirited outdoor adventure readers will be glad to take. (May)