Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on new women's fiction and romance from Baker Book House:
- Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher (released May 2025)
- The Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck (coming July 15)
- Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones Gunn (coming August 19)
★★★★★ "A wonderful summer read." ~review of Capture the Moment by Mary Ann Hake, author of The Smell of Spring
Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Contemporary Christian Romance
4.5 stars, 50 ratings on Amazon.com
4.23 stars, 117 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $18.99 $13.29 direct from Baker Book House
Ebook: From $13.99
A Clean Sweet Summer Romance Novel with a Park Ranger and a Wildlife Photographer in Grand Teton National Park
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.
Praise for Capture the Moment
"Fisher weaves a story of love and healing among the wilderness and beauty of the majestic Grand Tetons." ~Rachel Hauck, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Part mystery, sweet romance, & wildlife adventure, this book kept me quickly turning the pages." ~Melissa's Bookshelf review on Goodreads
The Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck
Genres: Small Town Romance, Women's Christian Fiction, Christian Romance
Coming July 15, 2025
Paperback: $18.99 $11.39 direct from Baker Book House
Ebook: From $13.99
A Beach Small Town Contemporary Clean Romance with Family Drama by the author of The Wedding Dress
Emery Quinn finds herself at a crossroads between her career and complex family dynamics. Struggling to connect with her blended family and ready for a fresh start, Emery accepts the position of editor-in-chief at the Sea Blue Beach Gazette. Upon her return to the Sands Motor Motel, she is flooded with bittersweet memories of her late mother and past regrets from a long-ago summer.
Architect Caleb Ransom has returned home to Sea Blue Beach, a place filled with cherished memories and potential opportunities. He means to make a difference for his family and his hometown by caring for his troubled sister's son and preserving the history of the town as the leader of the new Main Street initiative. He certainly never expected to run into Emery Quinn, the girl who captured his heart sixteen summers ago.
As Emery and Caleb revive their friendship, they find themselves facing a bitterly divided town. Together, they navigate family challenges, professional setbacks, and a high-stakes royal visit to discover how forgiveness and love can reshape their hearts and their destiny.
Praise for The Sands of Sea Blue Beach
"Hauck pulls out all the stops in this heartwarming novel of perseverance and family." ~Library Journal starred review
"This book is truly a breath of fresh air, all wrapped within a sweet and swoony love story!" ~Liz Isaacson, USA Today bestselling author
Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones Gunn
Genres: Contemporary Women Fiction, Contemporary Christian Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction
Coming August 19, 2025
Paperback: $18.99 $11.39 direct from Baker Book House
Ebook: From $13.99
Suitcase Sisters Book #2: Contemporary Women's Fiction Book Set in Italy with Female Friendship, Sisterhood, and International Travel
Grace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and many books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for them to go somewhere instead of only dreaming of someday.
Traveling to Venice, Florence, and Bellagio, the Suitcase Sisters find themselves immersed in the magnificent works of art, scrumptious gelato flavors, and endless pasta variations of Italy. And they discover a vulnerability to disclose their struggles in ways they never did at home. As Grace experiences a newfound freedom and confidence in who she is, Claire wrestles with painful memories of her teen years.
A special dinner party brings unexpected revelations about faith and God's nearness. Then a life-changing moment on the shores of Lake Lugano causes Grace and Claire to discover they are not just tourists but pilgrims on a path to becoming all God created them to be.
Praise for Gelato at the Villa
"Readers will be swept off their feet by this faith-forward celebration of friendship." ~Amanda Cox, award-winning author of The Edge of Belonging
"Gunn writes characters who will leap off the page and straight into your heart." ~Liz Johnson, best-selling author of Beyond the Tides
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