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

his shock, he came face to face with a large board fastened high on a wooden


post. Stumbling back, he didn’t have time to see what its message was. It was


more a matter of trying to save himself from face-smashing collision. Then his


gaze travelled further down the post to find it clutched in human hands, which


were attached to arms and a body…and a startled Phiz.


Despite the shock, Bryan felt an instinctive desire to smile. “Again.”


gaped at him. The post jerked in his grip and Bryan swiftly ducked to avoid the


corner of the board knocking his glasses off his nose. “Fuck,” Phiz said.


I mean. Fuck. I mean, hi. Sorry.” Phiz gave the nervous laugh that Bryan


remembered from before. His cheeks had reddened and he seemed to have trouble


meeting Bryan’s eyes. The board was either a fraction too heavy or too tall for


him: it seemed to be holding Phiz up rather than the other way around. “Are you


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