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A Touch of Tiaras and TreacheryA Prince and the Pauper Retelling

Enchanting Confections #5 / 10
by Ashley Evercott
A Touch of Tiaras and Treachery: A Prince and the Pauper Retelling (Enchanting Confections #5) by Ashley Evercott
⧗ 9.00 / 2
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A teaspoon of borrowed identities
A cup of courtly deception
And a serving of peril hidden in plain sight

For Nin, the dream was never a tiara—only survival. But when a desperate bargain promises her brother’s safety in exchange for taking a princess’s place, she can’t refuse. Thrust into a world of luxury and suspicion, Nin must master courtly etiquette to keep the true princess hidden. One mistake could cost more than her secret, it could cost lives.

Captain Cedric Duval lives by a strict code of order, discipline, and restraint. Training a street-smart pauper to impersonate a princess, however, proves far more difficult than any security drill. As he teaches Nin curtsies and royal customs, he begins to question the wisdom of his plan… and his growing feelings for the girl beneath the disguise.

With a royal wedding drawing near, Nin and Cedric must survive a court where danger lurks in the shadows and every dance could reveal hidden truths. Each step closer to uncovering the plot puts their deception—and their hearts—at risk. If they fail, it won’t be a princess the assassin strikes, it will be the girl wearing her tiara.

A Touch of Tiaras and Treachery, a gender-swapped retelling of The Prince and the Pauper, is a standalone novella, complete with tropes such as "swapped identities", "slow-burn", "princess training", and "bodyguard romance". It is a part of The Enchanting Confections series, a collection of clean and cozy stories guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth.

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FantasyRomanceYoung AdultRomantasySlow Burn RomanceCozy FantasyRetellingsFairy Tale RetellingsNovellaNo Spice Romance
Release date: June 12, 2026

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Ashley Evercott

Ashley Evercott was born and raised where it’s mostly sunny all the time and there’s always traffic on the 91. From a young age, she has dreamed of far-off worlds and star-crossed lovers. She is proud to pen these stories to life and combine fantasy and tension-filled, clean romance. When she is not writing, she is consuming as many books as she can and daydreaming at home with her cat and supportive husband.

Enchanting Confections

There is something comforting about a small-town bakery, the scent of fresh pastries drifting through the air, familiar faces gathering each morning, and recipes passed down through generations. Enchanting Confections takes that warmth and adds a touch of magic, creating a cozy fantasy mystery series where every treat may hold a secret and every day brings the possibility of the unexpected.

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Set in a charming community where the supernatural exists just beneath the surface of everyday life, the series follows a baker whose talents extend beyond flour, sugar, and frosting. What begins as the simple task of running a confectionery soon becomes intertwined with magical mishaps, puzzling mysteries, and the unique challenges that arise when spells and sweets share the same kitchen.

The appeal of the series lies in its inviting atmosphere. Rather than relying on world-ending stakes, the stories focus on personal connections, local intrigue, and the small moments that make a community feel alive. Customers arrive carrying more than orders, they bring secrets, problems, and sometimes clues that lead to mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Along the way, friendships deepen, relationships evolve, and the bakery becomes a gathering place where magic and everyday life blend seamlessly.

The magical elements are woven naturally into the setting, adding wonder without overshadowing the human heart of the story. Enchanted recipes, supernatural neighbors, and unexpected discoveries create a sense of delight that complements the mystery-driven plots. Each installment offers a balance of cozy fantasy, light suspense, and character growth, making the world feel both comforting and full of possibility.

Readers who enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries, magical baking, witchy small-town settings, and character-driven storytelling will find themselves right at home. The series captures the charm of a close-knit community while delivering enough mystery and magical intrigue to keep readers turning pages long after the last pastry has cooled.

Enchanting Confections is a celebration of found family, second chances, and the quiet magic hidden within ordinary lives. Sweet, whimsical, and gently suspenseful, it invites readers into a world where a bakery can become the center of adventure and where every recipe may contain more than its ingredients reveal.


Enchanting Confections consists of nine primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

A Goblet of Guises and Gooseberries: A Goose Girl Retelling (Enchanting Confections #1)
★ 10.00 / 2
A Batch of Bears and Bewitchment: An East of the Sun and West of the Moon Retelling (Enchanting Confections #2)
⧗ 9.00 / 1
A Taste of Tea and Tenderness: A Cozy Fantasy Thumbelina Retelling (Enchanting Confections #3)
★ 10.00 / 1
A Pan of Pumpkin and Pastries: A Cinderella Retelling (Enchanting Confections #4)
★ 10.00 / 2
A Touch of Tiaras and Treachery: A Prince and the Pauper Retelling (Enchanting Confections #5)
⧗ 9.00 / 2
A Hint of Hatters and Hazards: An Alice in Wonderland Retelling (Enchanting Confections #6)
Unrated
A Cake of Cherries and Charm: A Snow White and Rose Red Retelling (Enchanting Confections #7)
Unrated
A Dash of Ducks and Danger: An Ugly Duckling Retelling (Enchanting Confections #8)
⧗ 9.00 / 2
A Filling of Fables and Firelight: A 1,001 Nights Retelling (Enchanting Confections #9)
★ 10.00 / 1
A Spoonful of Spells and Secrets (Enchanting Confections #10)
⧗ 9.00 / 2
The Blunted Blade (Enchanting Confections #10)
Unrated
A Pint of Peaches and Poison: A Little Mermaid Retelling (Enchanting Confections)
Unrated


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