Sap & Secrets
A Surprise Baby Firefighter Romance (Maplewood, Book 1)
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Narrated by:
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Vanessa Edwin
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Connor Crais
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By:
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Daphne Elliot
About this listen
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, LLCThe narration was lovely. I wouldn't expect any less from Mr Crais who could read the Highway Code to me and I’d be happy. If you haven't heard him before, he can voice anyone from a young New Englander to an older Irish mob boss with equal aplomb. Ms Edwin is a new narrator for me but has a warm, mid-octave voice without any hint of breathiness or overdone growliness. She voiced Evie perfectly - initially the confused new Mum, growing into self-confidence as her feelings and respect for Jasper grow. I’ll happily listen to her voice again. The audio production quality is excellent - no chapters cut short by the odd word or two and no sudden changes in sound volume.
Ms Elliot writes long family sagas very well. Though this is currently (February ‘26) sold as the first of a two part series, it can be listened to as a standalone. I hope it turns into a longer family story, taking in siblings from both sides. Jasper has quite a few brothers and sisters and Evie has a couple of sisters too so there's plenty to go at and 2 books might turn into more. So long as they appear in Audible, I’ll be buying. Josh and Celine or Nolan and Francis next? My bet (if I were a betting woman) would be on the former.
Happy listening!
The gorgeous hidden gem meets the bearer of good news with a lovely outcome!
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5🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
3🌶️🌶️🌶️
🍁plus size FMC
🍁surprise baby
🍁small town
🍁found family
🍁endometriosis
🍁protective MMC
Author: Daphne Elliot
Sap & Secrets is the first book in the Maplewood series. Evie has recently moved to the small town of Maplewood a few years ago. She came to visit and fell in love with the views and the safe small town. Jasper has grown up in Maplewood his entire life. His family has a farm where he grew up. Evie is a beautiful curvy boss baddie. She works in advertising for the maple tree and sap company. This book starts off with a bang. Evie goes into labor in the pizza parlor. Jasper is the first on the scene. The only problem is, she didn’t know she was pregnant. Surprise! Jasper asked if she knew who the father was? Surprise number two, he is the father. Jasper quickly steps into a protective papa bear. He wants to help Evie raise their son and protect them. Evie has endometriosis and has very irregular cycles. She was not prepared to be a mother. She grew up with an alcoholic father and dismissive mother. She had a verbally abusive past and doesn’t trust men or know how to let one in. She has built walls in place to protect herself. Jasper’s family is under investigation due to a death on the farm. Evie has found a support group in her friends she has made here in this small town. I love Evie and Jasper so much. Can’t wait to read more of this series.
Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais did an incredible job narrating this book in duet style narration.
Sap & Secrets
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I will certainly buy the follow on story when it comes on Audible.
The narrators were great. Loved how gentle but strong Jasper is and Evie with all her baggage fell for him.
This story is about a unplanned baby. but also how a shift in their lives sorts them out. of their perceptions of themselves.
Highly recommend, thats if you enjoy Romance and HEA
Sweet
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Tropes:
First book in a new series
Black Cat x Golden Retriever
Surprise Baby
One Night Stand
Firefighter MC
Curvy FMC / PCOS Rep
Small Town Romance
Found family
5⭐️
3🌶️
Jasper + Evie = 🫶🏼
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Story was funny, sweet, romantic, swoony, hot with suspense thrown in. Loved it!
Perfection
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