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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other talents?” he murmured into Eddy’s ear. He slid his tongue along the outer


edge, then trailed it down Eddy’s neck, just where he knew Eddy was most


sensitive. Adem was right: Eddy did wriggle a lot. But it was the kind of


wriggle that got him closer to Nuri; that snuggled him up against Nuri’s side


as if they should fit together as one. The kind of wriggle that allowed him to


run a hand down between them and cup Nuri’s groin with bold possessiveness.


arm-in-arm to the bedroom, comfortably familiar with each other but still


shivering with the excitement of their desire. Will it always be like this?


Nuri wondered. Would they become complacent with each other; grow bored of each


other’s company; lose this breathless, gasping, consuming craving for each


the side lamp and spun around, breaking Nuri’s train of thought. His lips reached


clumsily but eagerly for Nuri’s, laughter shaking his body, his hand back on


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