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

This has never been...this isn’t the same kind of thing as Curtis’s situation.


He was just drifting. Whereas I know I’d get into real trouble if I went out


asking for a slapping, with no idea of what I can take, what I really want.”He


made a sniff of frustration. “But you…this. Fuck. It seems like…we can sort


something out between us, right? We’re on the same page. Something special,


agreed so wholeheartedly that his emotion shocked him. He couldn’t speak it


response came too easily. “Hell, yes.”


I mean, I hoped I…this thing…” He waved between himself and Bryan in


frustration. “Well, that this had brought you…”


Now Bryan’s anger started to bubble inside. He’d never hidden the fact he was


gay, ever since school days. He’d always hoped that justified his normal


Phiz’s voice was angry now. “If anything, it’s in! Into yourself. What you


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