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

shrugged dismissively. “It’s okay, it’s nothing important. I picked up my post


yesterday morning on the way out to work and forgot to open it.” He opened the


first letter, tutting at another bill reminder. It’d have to wait until pay


day, like all the others. The second envelope was unfamiliar and obviously


personal, with his name and address scrawled in ink and not printed by


computer. He quickly skimmed the letter inside. He couldn’t help the horrified


gasp that escaped him. “What a bitch!”


bloody Anders. She’s suing me for unpaid fees.” He glanced up to see Nuri’s


sister and her brood at the top of the stairs, peering down at him. And Nuri’s


mother had just come into the hallway from the kitchen, her eyes widening at


Eddy’s exclamation. “I’m sorry Mrs Emin,” Eddy apologised hurriedly. What a way


to impress his boyfriend’s family. And in front of the children too! He’d


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