Mitchell family physically and mentally abusing Ben behind his back. This is revealed on their wedding day, and Stella committed suicide in the aftermath. The wedding was also significant for the Mitchell family as it saw the introduction of Phil's cousins, Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), as wild and fun-loving sisters from Ibiza. They buy the local club, R&R. Ronnie and Roxy's father, the manipulative Archie (Larry Lamb) is introduced a year later in 2008, sharing a good relationship with Roxy but a broken one with Ronnie. The true reason of Ronnie and Archie's bad relationship is soon revealed;
Courtney Sheinmel Courtney Sheinmel Courtney Sheinmel (born 1977 in Palo Alto, California) is the author of over a dozen books for kids and teens. She lives in New York City. Courtney has one sister, the young adult writer Alyssa Sheinmel, and three stepsiblings. She graduated with honors from Barnard College (part of Columbia University), and Fordham School of Law. Courtney spent several years as a law firm associate, and on the weekends, she worked on what became her first middle grade novel, "My So-Called Family" (2008), which was praised for its heartfelt and insightful portrayal of what makes a family. Upon its