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

I’m starting to feel like nothing but the cabaret.”


that’s very foolish of you, isn’t it?”


frowned at him: a universal, disapproving mother’s look that anyone would


recognise, in or out of the family. “They laugh with you, not at you. That’s a


Emin fetched them both a glass of coffee and they sat at the table for a few


minutes, companionably silent. The smell of it teased his nostrils, and the


warmth heated his lips. The flavour was nutty and sweet. Eddy could still hear


the snoring from the front room. Upstairs, he heard Talya laugh, and was glad


that she wasn’t angry with the children anymore. Here he was, almost imagining


himself one of the family! He was getting rather sadly sentimental.


Nuri come back?” he asked. His voice sounded younger than usual.


mother shrugged. “Of course. He just needs a moment to himself. He takes things


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