A Charming Touch of Tarot - (The Gin & Tarot Club) by Melissa Holtz (Paperback)

About the Book

"Four friends discover that their new magical skills may not be enough to save them from a stalker hell-bent on turning their lives upside down. Alyssa, Nina, Lanie, and Corinne's friendship is being put to the test. With Nina's marriage falling apart, Lanie acting distant, Alyssa's new romance, and no one quite trusting Corinne, this may be more than their bond can take. But when Nina appears at Alyssa's door, and confesses not just a decades-old secret, but a newfound magical power, the friends know that the only way to face this is together. Someone has been blackmailing Nina for years, but lately the threats to reveal her secret have changed to threats on her life, and on the lives of those she loves. With Alyssa contacting ghosts for insight and Nina getting used to her telepathy skills, they dash from city to city to track down the threat. There's someone out there that will go to any lengths to keep their control over Nina, and it will take all four friends to get out of this without ruining, or losing, their lives. But with the strength of their friendship-and a little help from the beyond-these women are out to prove they're not to be messed with"--

Book Synopsis

Four friends discover that their new magical skills may not be enough to save them from a stalker hell-bent on turning their lives upside down.

Alyssa, Nina, Lanie, and Corinne's friendship is being put to the test. With Nina's marriage falling apart, Lanie acting distant, Alyssa's new romance, and no one quite trusting Corinne, this may be more than their bond can take. But when Nina appears at Alyssa's door, and confesses not just a decades-old secret, but a newfound magical power, the friends know that the only way to face this is together.

Someone has been blackmailing Nina for years, but lately the threats to reveal her secret have changed to threats on her life, and on the lives of those she loves. With Alyssa contacting ghosts for insight and Nina getting used to her telepathy skills, they dash from city to city to track down the threat. There's someone out there that will go to any lengths to keep their control over Nina, and it will take all four friends to get out of this without ruining, or losing, their lives. But with the strength of their friendship--and a little help from the beyond--these women are out to prove they're not to be messed with.

Review Quotes

"Fans of cozy mysteries with a supernatural twist and slow-burn romance will find much to enjoy in Holtz's Gin and Tarot Club series, which began with An Enchanting Case of Spirits (2025) and which centers snarky ghosts, witty dialogue, and the power of friendship."--Booklist

"Spirits, secret societies, drug dealers, and romance combine in a startling mix."--Kirkus

Praise for An Enchanting Case of Spirits

"Part rom-com, part ghost story, part love story, and all heart. This is a fun novel with a little bit of everything for everyone."--Red Carpet Crash

"A perfect weekend read for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Adler."--San Francisco Book Review

"An Enchanting Case of Spirits is a book I would typically classify as a cozy mystery, but this book definitely has more teeth than your average book in that genre. Still, it has all the right ingredients including romance, mystery, murder, and even a collection of opinionated ghosts."--Game Vortex

"An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a must-read. Its blend of cozy mystery and paranormal abilities is a recipe for a captivating read that will keep you turning the pages long into the night."--Tessa Talks Books

"A laugh-out-loud mystery that blends the supernatural with the murder mystery in a way that's irresistibly charming."--Words & Books & Things

"I adored this cleverly penned tale of realistic woo-woo."--Books and Bindings

About the Author

Melissa Holtz is a former publicist and marketing expert in the romance genre. Now in an advisory role to several bestselling authors, she consults on industry marketing trends. A Charming Touch of Tarot follows An Enchanting Case of Spirits, her debut novel.