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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because this young man, Phiz, would be disgusted if he knew what Bryan was


not picking you up,” Bryan said. Oh really? “I’m just being...I don’t


nodded. Then nodded again more vigorously. Bryan started to imagine him sat on


the back shelf of his car like one of those dog ornaments. “Sorry. Sure, I


know. I understand. How much was the ice cream?”


treat,” Bryan said stiffly. Things felt very awkward again. He was fated not to


have an easy time today at With A Kick, it seemed.


Phiz was still flushed. Bryan noted how the colour rose from his cheeks then


spread to the tip of his nose. His slightly bumped, lightly freckled nose. “I’d


better be off now, anyway. The leaflets still have to be delivered. Thanks for


the ice. And the help, you know?” Phiz rose rather abruptly. His spoon fell to


the floor and his chair nearly toppled back.


was passing behind them with a cleaning cloth and caught the chair just in time.


Chapter 38