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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are perfect,” Bryan said, letting the words out on a long exhale. They were


words he’d never said in his life, not aloud. He’d never imagined he had such


poetic thoughts in him. His cock stirred in need. 


flushed. “If you say so. I never thought—”


say so,” Bryan interrupted, his voice steady but his tone sharper. “And that’s


that. Don’t question me.” Phiz gazed up at him, eyes wide, pupils dilated.


Bryan tried to remember the last time he spoke to anyone quite so peremptorily.


sorry,” Phiz whispered, with what sounded like a touch of awe. “Sir.”


Bryan, startling and exciting him. Who’d have guessed it would? Was that what


all this was about? Phiz’s expression was almost ecstatic, in the way that


Bryan had seen on the ludicrous paintings of ancient martyrs in churches and


art galleries. Yet Phiz brought reality and beauty to it. His hands were


clenched by his sides now, his mouth slightly open. As Bryan watched, Phiz’s


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