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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caught his wrist. “Please. I’m sorry. Sit down.”


Phiz pulled at the ends of his hair. He was still frowning but he sat again.


god, all we do is apologise. I was out of order. I shouldn’t have said that to


you. Not in that tone, anyway.” He didn’t mean it either: he didn’t mean to


scorn or snap at Phiz. Phiz was living proof to Bryan of all the different


people out there, and Bryan wanted to spend more time with him. But Phiz was


laughed softly. “Yeah. Look at us.” They both did just that—met each other’s


suddenly Bryan knew it was more than wanting to spend time with Phiz. He wanted


him. Wantedhim. The ruffled student look. The sly/shy smile. The


tension in his body, the fidgeting, the fizz. His humour; his vibrancy;


his company. He wanted the honesty that was developing between them. The


internet had taught Bryan an amazing lot about alternative lifestyles over the


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