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Chase the Light
(National Parks Summers #2)
By Suzanne Woods Fisher
Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Christian
Audiobook, Hardcover, Paperback & eBook, 320 Pages
May 5, 2026 by Revell
Summary
She uncovered a piece of history--but can she make peace with her own?
When Acadia National Park ranger Scout Johnson discovers a weathered note near a remote lighthouse, she never imagines it will expose a century-old mystery. The cryptic message points to a forgotten shipwreck, a vanished treasure, and a lighthouse keeper's suspicious death. Seeking answers, Scout enlists Naki Dana, a thoughtful man whose Penobscot heritage provides crucial insights. As they venture deeper into Acadia's rugged wilderness, their unlikely partnership begins stirring feelings Scout didn't expect to find. But they aren't the only ones searching.
Chase Fletcher, a charming local journalist, sees this treasure hunt as his last opportunity to save his failing paper--and finds himself increasingly drawn to the ranger leading the search. With pressure mounting and loyalties tested, Scout must navigate a winding path between history and justice, truth and betrayal . . . and determine who--and what--deserves her trust.
Suzanne Woods Fisher weaves a contemporary romance filled with mystery, treasure hunting, and adventure as a park ranger uncovers a century-old shipwreck and dangerous secrets at Acadia National Park. Perfect for fans of mysteries and love triangles.
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My Review
CHASE THE LIGHT is the perfect title for this story where the characters literally look to the light to find hidden gold stashes in the Acadia National Park. This story is a fun combination of a treasure hunt, romance triangle, history research, and several different relationship dynamics all set at a picturesque national park. This author again delivers an intriguing story with great characters that offers a nice summer escape. Definitely a recommended read!
I've loved all of this author's books that I've read over the years and was excited to dive into this newest release of hers! She's so good and writing relatable characters with stories that resonate with the heart.
This story had some unique aspects that I haven't ran across too often in other stories. I loved the hunt for gold, which added a bit of adventure and intensity. There were a few places of info-dumping, but very brief. I felt the author did a fabulous job weaving through the history and other facts, particularly about the Penobscot tribe, all of which I found to be interesting.
I loved these characters! Particularly Scout and Naki. Goodness! The moments between these two! When an author can covey so much emotion and meaning in glances and wordless, quiet moments, you know it's a good story! I'm not a fan of love triangles, but this one worked for me and also definitely worked for the story and its characters. And everything turned out as it should, of course. The romance is sweet and takes a backseat to other things going on, so I think those who aren't huge romance fans will also very much enjoy this one.
I appreciated the inspirational moments. They weren't preachy, pushy or lengthy. Some of them also conveyed a sweet message that I personally needed.
There were a few things I would have liked developed more or added in to make this story more vivid and realistic. I would have loved more involvement with the small town and other characters. The story felt very isolated. Also one of my favorite things about a story taking place in a smaller, tourist town, is how the side characters enhance the story. I could have had less of a main story focusing on the teenagers and more side characters in the park and the town. They were basically nonexistent, including other park rangers that should have appeared here and there on page. The other was that it felt a bit off not to include the police when a car got broken into and to send kids after the perpetrator.
In the end, was it what I wished for? This was a heartfelt, relatable read with some adventure thrown in. Wonderful characters who were easy to relate to and a picturesque setting made for a delightful read!
Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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More from the Author
The Unofficial-but-Close-Enough Jordan Pond Popover Recipe*
While the original recipe is famously guarded, this version comes deliciously close.
Makes 6–8 large popovers.
What You’ll Need
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of baking soda
2 tablespoons melted butter
Let’s Make Them
2 cups whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of baking soda
2 tablespoons melted butter
Let’s Make Them
1. Start with a hot oven (and a hot pan).
Preheat your oven to 425°–450°F. Place your popover pan (or a muffin tin) in the oven while it heats.
2. Whisk the batter.
2. Whisk the batter.
Beat the eggs for about 2–3 minutes until slightly frothy. Slowly pour in the milk, then add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix just until combined. The batter should be smooth but not overworked.
3. Fill the cups.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and grease it generously with butter or spray. Pour the batter into each cup, filling them about halfway to three-quarters full.
4. Bake.
Bake at 425°–450°F for 15 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake another 15–20 minutes. The high heat creates the lift; the lower heat helps them set inside.
5. Resist the urge to peek.
Do not open the oven door while they bake. The steam inside is what makes them puff and keeps them tall.
Serve immediately with plenty of butter and strawberry jam.
A Few Tips for Sky-High Popovers
3. Fill the cups.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and grease it generously with butter or spray. Pour the batter into each cup, filling them about halfway to three-quarters full.
4. Bake.
Bake at 425°–450°F for 15 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake another 15–20 minutes. The high heat creates the lift; the lower heat helps them set inside.
5. Resist the urge to peek.
Do not open the oven door while they bake. The steam inside is what makes them puff and keeps them tall.
Serve immediately with plenty of butter and strawberry jam.
A Few Tips for Sky-High Popovers
- Room temperature matters. Cold eggs or milk will slow the rise. Let them sit out a bit before mixing.
- Heat is your friend. A properly preheated pan jump-starts the puff.
- No peeking. Steam is everything here. Let the oven do its work.
*Recipe adapted from Weston Table.
- Heat is your friend. A properly preheated pan jump-starts the puff.
- No peeking. Steam is everything here. Let the oven do its work.
*Recipe adapted from Weston Table.
Tour Schedule
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 16
Lyssa Loves Books, May 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 17
Texas Book-aholic, May 18
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 19
The Avid Reader, May 19
Lakesidelivingsite, May 20
For Him and My Family, May 21
Holly’s Book Corner, May 21
EmpowerMoms, May 23
Pause for Tales, May 23
Blogging With Carol, May 24
Lily’s Corner, May 25
Devoted To Hope, May 25
She Lives to Read, May 26
Life on Chickadee Lane, May 27
Cover Lover Book Review, May 27
Simple Harvest Reads, May 28 (Guest Review from Donna)
Lights in a Dark World, May 28
Wishful Endings, May 29
Mary Hake, May 29
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