Sophie Rantzau is a qualified counsellor who has worked with many parents, children, and blended families. Having her very own blended family, she shares her own "wins" and "mistakes" as a step-mum with complete honesty.

Sophie lives in West Sussex with her husband and their two cats Cotton and Bud, and her Stepson now refers to her as "the best Stepmum in the world!"

In When Families End and Blend, she provides guidance, reassurance, and a bit of humour along the way to enable you to enjoy your "wins" too.

"Above all, I need you to know that, whilst you may feel alone and may even have wanted to throw the towel in at times, this book can help you turn those feelings of despair into joy"

- Sophie