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

Hi.” Phiz’s eyes sparkled for the first time with something like amusement. He


shook Bryan’s hand in response. He bit his lip too, which was how Bryan knew


he’d given his too-fierce professional handshake rather than his personal one.


But in that instant, as they grasped each other’s hand, Phiz’s eyes seemed to


calm, his whole body relax. Aware of this strange effect, Bryan took far too


day was turning out to be odd. Very odd indeed.


inside the shop, Bryan chose a table some discreet distance from the front


window, wondering what reception he’d get. He hadn’t left earlier on the best


terms. But Patrick wasn’t in the main part of the shop, and Lee served them


civilly enough. Phiz tucked into his ice cream as soon as it arrived, giving


Bryan a chance to observe him surreptitiously. He decided Phiz looked younger


than his age. Phiz had actually told Bryan his age—twenty two—plus his


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