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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came back to some semblance of sense as Riley slowly drew his mouth away.


“Riley?” he croaked out. “I mean…wow.” With some difficulty, he twisted to face


Riley, still kneeling on the carpet beside the sofa. Riley’s pupils were wide


and dark with desire, and a stray, sweat-darkened lock of hair clung to a


corner of his wet mouth. His smile was slightly crazy, and his hand moved even


more vigorously up and down his dick. His shoulders were shaking with the


hell I do!” Curtis put a hand on Riley’s shoulder. He wanted to be part of


grinned. His hand slowed just for a moment, making moves that were longer and


stronger. His eyes closed briefly, his breathing shortening, and his head went


it,” Curtis muttered through gritted teeth.


came, groaning loudly, obviously careless of any neighbours or, considering the


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