This collection includes Clare London's first two charming London-based novellas of the With a Kick series with two short stories featuring the characters in these books. With a Kick is A new and enticing ice cream franchise, with a unique blend of full flavour, mischief and romance. Patrick and Lee are struggling to make a success of their alcoholic ice cream shop in the centre of tourist London. At the same time, their business partnership may take a turn towards the personal -- if either of them can find the time and nerve to go for it! Meanwhile, they cater to the wild and wonderful range of customers in the area, many of whom have their own romantic agenda. Will ice cream be the final ingredient they’re all looking for? Each story is a self-contained romance, but will follow the history of the shop throughout. Contains the novellas: A Twist and Two Balls: Eduardo Mancini is going to be a star of the London stage. Unfortunately, his alter ego Eddy March hasn't got further than a bit part in a TV series. One ghastly day, he’s late for an audition, can’t pay his taxi fare, and is chased across Soho by the irate driver, Nuri. But maybe being caught by Nuri is exactly what Eddy needs. Slap and Tickle: Bryan is an accountant who admires order and self-discipline. When he literally bumps into Phiz outside With A Kick, Phiz’s lifestyle and behaviour appear totally chaotic. But they each recognise something in the other that they need. Bryan needs a lover who welcomes his secret desire, and Phiz needs a firm hand–in every way. They both agree that Bryan may be just the man to provide it. Also includes two short stories, Nice and Snow and Smack Happy.

With a Kick Collection #1

He had no control over it whatsoever. It reminded him of being sixteen and


desperate to get noticed by Ryan Jenkins in the rugby team. Eduardo had hung


around after sports practice even though he was only in school for extra maths


work and had never touched a rugby ball without protest since he first knew


sport existed. He remembered standing there, humiliated and aching, as Ryan


Jenkins had just marched past, smirking scornfully at him. But then Ryan’s


team-mate Jerry Cook had turned his head, grinned over his shoulder and winkedat Eduardo.


wink had made Eduardo flush scarlet from head to toe, just like he was right now.


It had also led to a rather torrid and epiphanic summer affair, but that was


time,” he said, rather startled to hear the words come from his mouth. “Maybe.”


held his gaze for a moment later then nodded. “Okay. Now I will take you home.”


Chapter 7