Canadian Book of The Month Club | Current Book Picks
Someday Garden
fantasy / romance
Sophie Drear escapes to coastal Maine for a summer job restoring the beautiful gardens of Lilymoor House, expecting a fresh start—not a place that feels like home. As she falls in love with the estate, its eccentric residents, and its lush grounds, she discovers a mysterious door that appears in different places and leads to a hidden, unfinished garden where a trapped man waits for help.
As strange forces threaten Lilymoor’s future and questions arise about who will inherit the estate, Sophie finds herself caught between two intriguing men and a growing responsibility to save the place she has come to cherish. Blending magic, romance, and whimsy, this enchanting story follows Sophie as she uncovers Lilymoor’s secrets and helps it bloom once more.
The Housewife
thriller
Jodie thought marrying wealthy psychologist Dr. Roy Davies would give her the perfect life. Instead, she finds herself living in the shadow of his late wife, Deborah, whose presence still haunts their Beverly Hills home. As Jodie uncovers disturbing secrets about Deborah's final years, she begins to suspect Roy is far more dangerous than he appears.
But exposing him means risking a secret of her own. Trapped in a marriage built on lies, Jodie must uncover the truth before she becomes Roy's next victim.
Extracurricular
romance
Former child star and global pop sensation Ramona Wilder enrolls in college hoping to escape fame and experience a normal life. There, she meets Nick Navarro, a recently divorced professor determined to treat her like any other student—despite their immediate chemistry.
What begins as playful banter grows into a deeper connection as they navigate their complicated pasts, public scrutiny, and an undeniable attraction. Together, they must decide whether they're willing to risk everything for a chance at something real.
Hot Girl Murder Club
thriller
Ten years after her sister Georgia’s mysterious death at a Hollywood party, aspiring pop star Scout Sage is still searching for answers. But when a series of murders rocks Los Angeles and all evidence points to Scout, she suddenly becomes the prime suspect in a case that threatens to destroy everything she has worked for.
As Scout fights to clear her name, a determined detective uncovers shocking secrets linking Georgia’s death to a much larger pattern of crimes hidden within Hollywood for decades. Dark, sharp, and fast-paced, this thriller explores ambition, fame, sisterhood, and the pursuit of justice at any cost.
The Missed Connection
romance
Sasha Cruz, a successful casting agent who doesn't believe she has time for love, finds herself captivated by a handsome Italian stranger she meets on a flight to Paris. When they part ways without exchanging contact information, she becomes determined to track down the mysterious "Seat F" she can't stop thinking about.
What starts as a playful search soon goes viral within her company, sparking unexpected romances and adventures along the way. As Sasha's hunt intensifies, a charming detective enters the picture, forcing her to question whether the man she's searching for is really the one she's meant to find.
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The Neighbors Are Watching
thriller
A year after a nanny's murder shocks the seemingly perfect suburb of Eastbrook, Bethesda, resident Caren begins to suspect something is very wrong when she wakes up with no memory after a neighborhood graduation party. Convinced she was drugged, she starts asking questions no one wants answered.
Teaming up with a new neighbor determined to solve his friend's unsolved murder, Caren uncovers dark secrets hidden beneath Eastbrook's polished surface. As they get closer to the truth, they realize a killer may still be watching—and willing to strike again.
Summer of Love
historical
Spanning nearly fifty years, this sweeping family drama follows two sisters whose lives are forever changed during San Francisco's Summer of Love in 1967. While free-spirited Winnie pursues poetry and romance, ambitious Miranda dedicates herself to building her family's Napa Valley winery, setting in motion secrets and choices that will shape generations to come.
In 2015, Miranda's daughter Dawn is struggling with alcoholism and hiding the truth from her famous vintner mother. When a work assignment uncovers long-buried family secrets, Dawn embarks on a journey of self-discovery that could change her future—and her understanding of her family's past.
The Parisian Heist
historical / thriller
This dual-timeline historical novel follows Emma, a struggling artist in modern-day Paris who is drawn into the glamorous but dangerous world of an influential art-dealing family. As she uncovers long-hidden secrets, she finds herself involved in a high-stakes scheme that could expose decades of deception.
In the late 1800s, Jo van Gogh fights to preserve and promote the legacy of her brother-in-law, Vincent van Gogh, despite an art world that dismisses his work. Across generations, the stories of these two determined women intertwine in a tale of art, ambition, love, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to shape history.
Cross My Heart I Hope You Die
horror
When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover they're all dating the same man, they team up to teach him a lesson by luring him to a remote mountain cabin. But their revenge plan takes a deadly turn when he turns up murdered.
Snowed in and cut off from help, the three women begin to suspect one another as secrets, lies, and hidden motives emerge. As fear mounts, they must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
July Surprise Book
genre: romance
💛 Emotional women's fiction with a strong romance thread
💛 Love triangle / torn-between-two-men storyline
💛 Small-town nostalgia mixed with big-city life
💛 Character-driven rather than plot-driven