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

Was Nuri out to everyone? How was his homosexuality judged in what Eddy had


always thought was a very macho community? He wondered how light hearted Accent


and Stubble’s mocking really was. Lifting the glass of spirit, he took a gulp,


then winced. It wasn’t unpleasant by any means, but the shock of cold aniseed


put a hand over his on the table. It seemed to be a favourite gesture of his,


and Eddy wasn’t complaining. “I will kill you both,” he said softly, obviously


talking to his brothers, although his eyes were soft and focussed on Eddy.


“Slowly, and with a sharpened skewer. You embarrass my friend, and I will kill


other men didn’t seem to take this as a serious threat. Stubble laughed, tossed


back his drink, and stood. “I’ll leave you the bottle. Nuri, what you do and


who you do it with is your own business. But if you bring a man into our


restaurant and mooch over him all night like that, you must expect our—”


Chapter 11