Enchanting Confections

A Goblet of Guises and Gooseberries: A Goose Girl Retelling (Enchanting Confections #1) by Abigail Manning

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.

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.

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Enchanting Confections consists of six 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 four more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


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(Enchanting Confections #1 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, hea ending, no spice romance
(Enchanting Confections #2 / 10)
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(Enchanting Confections #3 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, hea ending, no spice romance
(Enchanting Confections #4 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, holiday/seasonal, autumn fiction, romance, hea ending, no spice romance
(Enchanting Confections #5 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, romantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, no spice romance, slow burn romance
(Enchanting Confections #6 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, enemies to lovers, no spice romance
(Enchanting Confections #7 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, enemies to lovers, no spice romance | Release date June 26, 2026
(Enchanting Confections #8 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, no spice romance | Release date July 10, 2026
(Enchanting Confections #9 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, no spice romance | Release date July 17, 2026
(Enchanting Confections #10 / 10)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, no spice romance | Release date July 24, 2026
(Enchanting Confections)
2026 | fantasy, cozy fantasy, romantasy, young adult, novella, retellings, fairy tale retellings, romance, no spice romance

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