It's time to play the hand you're dealt
All Garth wants is a quiet month to master the store's magic and perfect his customer service-but the next chapter of his retail life is about to get a lot more competitive and Garth has to play his cards right.
Tucked in the back streets of Cardiff, the Supernatural Mall is finally finding its rhythm, and Garth's quirky shop is hosting the gaming community's most anticipated event: the Holiday Super Smackdown. The shop is bursting with limited edition cards, eccentric players from across the realm, and more competitive tension than a dragon's hoard. It's a chaotic dream come true, and for the first time, Garth is right in the thick of the community he loves.
There's just one problem: players are cheating, influencers are trying to take the shop down and someone is trying to sabotage the event.
With the store's future on the line and a mysterious saboteur rigging the tournament, Garth and the mall's oddball staff must figure out who's behind it all. Solving this mystery might take more than counter-spells-it might take a human who knows exactly how to play the right hand, and prove that sometimes, real magic is believing in your teammates.
A cozy urban fantasy about found family, low-stakes magic, and fighting for the places that feel like home. Perfect for people who love Legends and Lattes.
This series is set in the same world as the Rise of Dragons, Omensford and Vampire Graduate Scheme series.
This book is for you if you love:

• slow burn workplace romance
• quirky games shops
• card tournaments
• found family
• cozy urban fantasy with small town vibes