This collection includes Clare London's first two charming London-based novellas of the With a Kick series. 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 stories: Pluck and Play: Curtis is a cheery young entrepreneur, secretly licking his wounds after being beaten up by his ex-lover. Handsome cowboy Riley is stranded in London without money. His consolation is his music, and his fascination is Curtis. Their music brings them together, Riley’s guitar and Curtis’ poetry. But when Curtis is threatened by his ex-lover, Riley intends to be the man to help. Double Scoop: A sudden disaster strikes the novelty ice cream shop, With A Kick, threatening the livelihood of its owner, Patrick, and also his assistant Lee. The last thing in the world Patrick wants is to hurt Lee, but deeply-held insecurities prevent him from confessing his love. And how long will Lee wait to make his own move? Hopefully the disaster brings a new opportunity for them to make a go of things.

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you on your way to the hotel?” Curtis eyed Riley’s clothes. Not as smart as


yesterday, just a casual denim shirt and jeans. The jeans hugged his hips and


the dusty hem brushed the floor. The toes of his cowboy boots showed underneath.


stared for a long moment before he spoke, but he knew at once what had


shrugged. He didn’t look really bothered. “Guess they don’t like their staff


beating up on each other. And obviously they’ve invested more in the fat pig


that’s crap!” Curtis felt both horrified and guilty.


but I’m okay with it. There’s always something new on the horizon, right?”


Riley didn’t wait for an answer, swivelling around on his chair to look back at


the counter, but Lee was already hurrying over to take his order. Riley asked


for a tea like Curtis had, then turned back. Lee glanced at Riley’s back and


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