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.

With a Kick Collection #2

should meet, Curtis. Some time today. I’ll see you by that ice cream shop you


thought he heard Nick starting another sentence–or was it just the rushing in


his ears?–but he couldn’t listen to any more. He disconnected with a savage


stab of the button. Then stumbled towards Riley’s sink and threw up all the


snacks he’d eaten the night before.PLUCK AND PLAY – 7


had been startled when Curtis burst back into his living room from the kitchen.


He was still lounging on the sofa but he’d pulled the blanket over his legs,


probably to keep warm. The television was turned onto a local radio station,


though Riley had kept the sound down to a gentle background level. He caught


Curtis’ expression and looked puzzled. So he hadn’t been eavesdropping?


didn’t flinch. He nodded and prepared to lift the blanket off his knees. “Okay.


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