National Parks Summers: Book 2
Publication Date: May 5, 2026
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.
When Ranger Scout Johnson discovers an old envelope hidden in a lighthouse, she didn’t count on all the complications.
Author Suzanne Woods Fisher delivers a modern-day treasure hunt in Chase the Light. Set in Acadia National Park, the story highlights a 1852 handwritten confession of sabotage by a lighthouse keeper, along with the retrieval and subsequent relocation of gold coins throughout the park.
While Scout and her team are working with Naki, a Native American with ties to the Penobscot Nation, a journalist is hot on the trail of a story he knows will save his floundering newspaper.
What ensues is a race to decipher the clues and locate each cache. Along the way, themes of family, forgiveness, and second chances help to shape the story’s overall lesson.
As the second installment of the National Parks Summers series, the book offers a faith-based contemporary romance that can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Chase the Light illustrates the importance of resilience in light of a difficult decision.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than forty books, including A Healing Touch, Capture the Moment, and many other beloved contemporary romance and Amish romance series. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California.
