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.

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that what you think of my acting career?” Eddy frowned. “That it’s just a


dream, and I’m better off with an honest job, as you call it?”


brow furrowed. “Don’t be a stupid ar—” He bit back the words.


go on. Say it!” Eddy almost squeaked. “I’m a stupid arse?”


sighed, letting his breath out slowly. “Eduardo. Sometimes you seem


deliberately to misunderstand me. You’re seeking an argument, though I don’t


really know why. And I’m afraid I have to say—this is not about you.”


felt his jaw drop, just like a kid’s cartoon character.


flushed, very darkly. “And now it’s my turn to offend you. I try to find the


Eddy interrupted. What the hell was he doing, shrieking at this wonderful,


honest, hardworking, loyal man? To say nothing of handsome, kind, endlessly


patient, sexy, with a hairy, ticklish spot on his thigh, warm lips tightening


on Eddy’s nipple, large palm cradling Eddy’s balls… Eddy shook his mind back to


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