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

said, didn’t I?” Phiz sounded irritated, though whether at himself or Bryan,


Bryan didn’t know. “I mean, by tourists. By people.”


suspected he wasn’t getting the whole story. “Tell me.”


spoken firmly but carefully, and so he was surprised to hear the snap in his


voice again. It wasn’t anger or aggression: just an assertion he never heard


anywhere else. Phiz seemed to bring it out in him. He was even more surprised


when Phiz responded readily, with an eagerness that was almost grateful. “I


kinds of people! The whole bloody lot. I…” Phiz took a deep breath as if trying


to calm himself down. “I don’t like being in crowds, that’s all.”


all?” Bryan was trying not to laugh it off. He thought it’d probably come out scornful,


and some instinct told him not to do that to Phiz. “This isn’t the job for you,


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