A Charming Touch of Tarot, Melissa Holtz
A Charming Touch of Tarot, Melissa Holtz
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A Charming Touch of Tarot

Author: Melissa Holtz

Series: The Gin & Tarot Club #2

Narrator: Aaron Shedlock, Piper Goodeve

Unabridged: 10 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/13/2025


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.

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Meghan on July 04, 2025

2.5⭐️/5 Okay so I did like this book, but I had no idea it was the second installment of the series. I wish I knew that when I first requested it. It did start to make sense about 20% of the way through. While I did like this, I don’t think it really was a romance in my opinion. Maybe more of a “disc......more

Goodreads review by Linne on May 13, 2025

Thank you for the free book @penguinrandomhouse and @berkleyrpub! #penguinrandomhousepartner #berkleyIG #BerkleyBookstagram. What if you can see ghosts and then one night, a ghost appeared and you find out that she was the ex fiancée of the guy you’re currently dating!? 😂 This is definitely starting t......more

Goodreads review by Krissi on April 12, 2025

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. First off, I was not aware that this was the second book in a series, so my review is not really complete I feel, but I still enjoyed the book for what it was. The book star......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on May 02, 2025

I’m always down for the cozy mystery + romance mash-up genre, and Holtz’s Gin and Tarot Club series is a perfect fit! The series centers on four friends who discover they have some new magical skills from visions, telepathy, summoning the dead, and even talking to ghosts. When one of them ends up be......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie on June 30, 2025

(3.75 stars) - This sequel was amazing! I loved watching our girls Alyssa and Nina grow and learning more about Lanie's past. I like how everyone is growing and developing. Book 2 took on a lot with multiple different/new locations and growing from a one off case to more organized crime and it reall......more


Quotes

“An enchanting tale for readers who enjoy their supernatural drama served with a side of female friendship, leaving the real-world complications at the door.”She Reads

“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

"A Charming Touch of Tarot has an enchanting premise and a relatable, likable protagonist in Alyssa. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a dash of mysticism and the paranormal, this latest installment is worth the read.”—Fresh Fiction

“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