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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didn’t even touch on the outskirts. This was going to be his step out into the


unknown. But when Phiz turned those hot eyes onto him, it felt more like flight


off your clothes,” he said. “That will make it fair.”


frowned, perhaps not sure whether Bryan was joking, but Bryan kept his


expression steady. Phiz nodded and bent obediently to pull off his socks.


Bryan’s breath hitched in his chest as he watched Phiz’s hands slide up his


legs as he straightened again. Phiz moved with nervousness but a lovely grace.


His lower lip was caught between his teeth as if he were concentrating really


hard. He flipped the top button of his low-slung jeans. The worn zip only


needed a tug to make it slide fully open. Phiz gave a wriggle, his jeans


dropped to his ankles, and he stepped out of them. He was barefoot, wearing the


shallow black briefs that Bryan had glimpsed the evening before. His legs were


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