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Sap & Secrets

A Surprise Baby Firefighter Romance (Maplewood, Book 1)

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Sap & Secrets

By: Daphne Elliot
Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Connor Crais
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A Surprise Baby Firefighter Romance from Amazon Bestselling Author Daphne Elliot

Nine months ago, I had one perfect, reckless night with Jasper Lawrence, the tall, tattooed firefighter who made me feel fearless. I told myself it was a mistake I’d never repeat.

Then he finds me at the Maple Festival… in labor with our surprise baby.

The best part? I had no idea I was pregnant.

Now Jasper is everywhere. The two of us stumble through new parenthood together. And he doesn’t just step up, he moves in. Almost. He pitches a tent in my backyard and sleeps outside so he’s never far away from us. He’s a shirtless, helpful menace who cooks, cleans, and cuddles our son. He makes me feel safe, seen, and wanted. And I hate how much I love it.

Every time I shove him away, he shows back up, golden retriever energy and all, with coffee and pastries in tow, ready to carry the baby, the groceries, and occasionally me.

I came to Maplewood, Vermont, to discover my independence. But it’s hard to keep my distance when the town’s been shaken by danger, the scars from my past refuse to stay buried, and the firefighter I should absolutely avoid keeps setting my world on fire.

Turns out the biggest threat to me in America’s most charming small town might be the man who won’t stop rescuing me.

Author’s Note: Sap & Secrets is a small-town romance featuring a curvy black cat, a tattooed golden retriever, and a (very cute) surprise baby. If you enjoy acts of service, small-town shenanigans, and maple syrup madness, you will not be disappointed.

Series Blurb: Welcome to Maplewood, Vermont. America’s Most Charming Small Town has some dark, sticky secrets. Come for the maple syrup, festivals, and cheese wars; stay for swoon.

©2026 Melody Publishing, LLC (P)2026 Melody Publishing, LLC
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The narrators of Evie & Jasper pulled me right in and made this a cozy listen and I could definitely feel the golden retriever vibes. Evie sometimes slightly grated on me but grew on me once we got more of her backstory and family dynamics. Jasper was nearly too perfect to believe that he was a bit of a playboy reformed baby daddy but then he just renders everyone speechless by his tenacity and tenderness. Oh, and the “secrets” aren’t the surprise baby or the omissions, they are the life threatening type giving a bit of a thriller subplot.

I would say this interconnected series could be read as standalone – but I am hoping the “secrets” are actually to be continued because I didn’t like/believe the outcome and feel like we are being left hanging with loose ends. Guess I will know in a few weeks which cannot pass quick enough as I am looking forward to book 2. There’s a scene in the book when Jasper has a bit of a heart to heart with his grumpy brother Josh and I immediately though “please let book 2 be Josh’s” and was soooo happy when the prologue contained a teaser. Oh boy, he’s in for some chaos when the newbie in town will derail him from his tracks and disturb his quiet.

My first but not last Daphne Elliot (audio)book! I'm hooked!

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