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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nodded, his face still set. “You do that.”


pair of them stood. Handshakes were obviously not in order. “Facts have to be


faced, Patrick. You must be realistic.” Bryan knew he was talking sense, but


didn’t know why he felt so bloody mean about it. “I’m on your side, believe


took one last glance at Lee behind the counter. A couple of tourists had


entered the shop and were giggling over the ice cream names, but Lee found time


to lift his head and catch Bryan’s gaze. There was a plea in his expression


that touched Bryan beyond anything Patrick had said.


noisily shoved his chair back under the table, breaking the moment. Bryan hid


an embarrassed goodbye behind a pretend cough and left the shop.SLAP AND TICKLE – 2


lifted with a fierce gust. Bryan paused in the doorway, waiting for it to pass.


The pavement glittered with rain from earlier in the day, and clumps of litter


Chapter 35