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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sighed to himself and took a second run at fighting the grimace. Presumably the


customers around Soho got the joke better than he did. He knew he wasn’t


brilliant at popular culture. Dan had always enjoyed telling him he was stuck


in the last century. Bryan couldn’t remember when that had turned from being a


glanced up and managed a polite smile of assent to the bright, helpful


assistant. Bryan knew Lee quite well, of course. The blond young man always


seemed to be on duty, though if anyone knew how much—or how little—the business


allowed for staff costs, it’d be Bryan. As their accountant, he was only too


well aware of the tight budget. The “sir” was a nice touch, too, even though


Lee knew his name. Bryan tried not to lay too much store on the resonance the


watched Lee bustle around the tables, wiping the surfaces and rearranging paper


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