A Cup of Cocoa and Chaos
(2026)A King Midas Retelling
(A book in the Enchanting Confections series)
A Story by Emily Deady
A spoonful of green peas.
A sprinkle of cocoa nibs.
And a melting pot of opposites attract.
Princess Una of Lamera has a secret.
In a prosperous kingdom known for its cheerful citizens, flowing wealth, and ever-laden tables, she is a rare thorn. The courtiers don't say it to her face, but she knows what they whisper. The scowling princess who leaves every banquet early. Too delicate for her own good. Impossible to please.
And sometimes, when her stomach is churning after a single bite of honeyed pastry, she believes them.
Una learned long ago to avoid the foods that left her ill for days. But when a foreign diplomat arrives bearing trunks of a delicacy Lamera has never tasted—chocolate—she finds herself intrigued despite her suspicions. Matthias is too charming, too generous, and far too interested in gaining her father's favor.
His homeland overflows with cacao, and he claims his family is rich beyond measure. But something about his story does not add up.
When Matthias discovers Una's secret, he offers her something no one else ever has: a simple chocolate dessert that won't leave her sick for days. For the first time, Una tastes sweetness without pain.
But as she discovers a world of flavor she can finally enjoy, she feels her bitter defenses beginning to melt. Matthias sees past her thorny exterior to the lonely woman beneath and she’s not sure whether to savor his attention or fear it.
Can she temper her suspicions long enough to crack Matthias' own facade?
A Cup of Cocoa and Chaos is loose retelling of The Princess and the Pea and King Midas. This standalone novella is full of sweet delicacies, hilarious conversations, and the perfect amount of true love. It is part of the Enchanting Confections series, a collection of cozy stories with no-spice romance guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
A sprinkle of cocoa nibs.
And a melting pot of opposites attract.
Princess Una of Lamera has a secret.
In a prosperous kingdom known for its cheerful citizens, flowing wealth, and ever-laden tables, she is a rare thorn. The courtiers don't say it to her face, but she knows what they whisper. The scowling princess who leaves every banquet early. Too delicate for her own good. Impossible to please.
And sometimes, when her stomach is churning after a single bite of honeyed pastry, she believes them.
Una learned long ago to avoid the foods that left her ill for days. But when a foreign diplomat arrives bearing trunks of a delicacy Lamera has never tasted—chocolate—she finds herself intrigued despite her suspicions. Matthias is too charming, too generous, and far too interested in gaining her father's favor.
His homeland overflows with cacao, and he claims his family is rich beyond measure. But something about his story does not add up.
When Matthias discovers Una's secret, he offers her something no one else ever has: a simple chocolate dessert that won't leave her sick for days. For the first time, Una tastes sweetness without pain.
But as she discovers a world of flavor she can finally enjoy, she feels her bitter defenses beginning to melt. Matthias sees past her thorny exterior to the lonely woman beneath and she’s not sure whether to savor his attention or fear it.
Can she temper her suspicions long enough to crack Matthias' own facade?
A Cup of Cocoa and Chaos is loose retelling of The Princess and the Pea and King Midas. This standalone novella is full of sweet delicacies, hilarious conversations, and the perfect amount of true love. It is part of the Enchanting Confections series, a collection of cozy stories with no-spice romance guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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