In this compelling book, Nancy Phillips takes readers on a journey through the often tumultuous landscape of "struggle love" relationships.What is "struggle love"? It's a term used to describe relationships that are defined by constant conflict, emotional abuse, and other toxic behaviors. Many people find themselves trapped in these relationships, feeling as though they can't escape the cycle of pain and hurt.Through personal anecdotes, exp...

"Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love & Care About," by Nancy Phillips, is an insightful guidebook that emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and self-care. With a gentle and compassionate approach, the book encourages readers to treat themselves with the same level of care and kindness that they would show towards a loved one.The author, Nancy Phillips, draws on her own personal experiences and expertise in psychology to provide practical tips and exercises that help reader...

Are you tired of feeling like your worth is tied to your relationship status? Do you feel pressure to get married and settle down, but wonder if that's really what you want? In "Marriage is not a life support system - singleness is not life-threatening," author Nancy Phillips challenges societal stigmas and encourages readers to embrace the value of both marriage and singleness.Through personal stories, research, and reflection exercises, Phillips explores the complexities of relat...

A small-town Canadian cop deals with crime scenes and scenic views when she heads to Banff National Park to clear her boss's son of murder in this mystery.From the Winner of the Derrick Murdoch Award from the Crime Writers of Canada"Drawing heavily on the atmospheric setting in the wilderness of Banff National Park, the story weaves environmentalism, family relationships, and Lucky and Paul's budding relationship through what is a s...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaWhat would it be like to return to your hometown after twenty-five years in prison for a crime you have maintained you did not commit? And why would you return?Walter Desmond is back in Trafalgar, British Columbia, having been officially exonerated when new evidence showed corruption at worst, incompetence at best, by the Trafalgar City Police running the investigat...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaIn the mountain town of Trafalgar, British Columbia, a young woman is found dead of a heroin overdose, her baby lying at her side. While this should be an open-and-shut drug case, restraint marks on the victim suggest that the death might not have been accidental.As the investigation into the young woman's death and life grows, the case becomes increasingly personal for Probationary...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaAs the mountain town of Trafalgar, British Columbia, shakes off a long hard winter, famous photographer Rudolph Steiner arrives to do a feature on mountain tourism. Steiner is accompanied by his assistant and his sexy young wife, but he has another reason for the visit: to re-connect with the woman who left him 25 years ago to marry another man. That woman was a young, beautiful, naïve, int...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of Canada"Delaney glides between scenes with ease. She uses a bare-bones style, without literary flash, to achieve artistry as sturdy and restrained as a Shaker chair."— Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewSiblings Wendy and Jason Wyatt-Yarmouth and their friends have come to the peaceful mountain town of Trafalgar, B.C. to enjoy a two-week vacation of skiing, drinking, drugs, ...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaTrouble is brewing in the small, bucolic mountain town of Trafalgar, British Columbia. An American who came to Trafalgar as a Vietnam War draft dodger has left land and money to the town. But there's a catch. The money must be used to build a garden to honor draft dodgers. This bequest has torn the close-knit, peaceful town apart. Then the body of a leading garden opponent is found in an al...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaIt's the end of March and Trafalgar, British Columbia, is preparing for the last influx of the seasonal skiers. Teachers, parents, and students are preparing to relax at home or head off on vacation. But for high school English teacher Cathy Lindsay, the week of relaxation doesn't work out as planned. She's gunned down by a sniper on a hiking trail, her small dog the only witness.Ca...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of CanadaFifteen years ago a young girl named Moonlight Smith went to her best friend Nicky Nowak's house for a sleepover. Moonlight joined the family for breakfast the following morning and was then picked up by her mother. Shortly after, Mr. Nowak went for a walk. He was never seen again.Autumn has arrived on the mountains above Trafalgar, B.C. and Constable Molly "Moonlight" Smith is cudd...

In the Shadow of the Glacier introduces a new traditional mystery series set in a bucolic mountain town in British Columbia and featuring young constable Molly Smith.Trouble is brewing in the small town of Trafalgar. Constable Molly Smith almost literally stumbles over a body, the victim of a murder. The deceased was a highly unpopular newcomer who had big plans for developing a luxury resort outside of town. However, those plans were in direct conflict with the wishes of ...