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

Thanks God it was on the hidden side of his face. He could feel Riley’s gaze on


him like a brand. “I was happy to give him a blowjob if he needed to get off.


Fuck it, I’dhave been happy with a hug. But we got into a row about it,


how he was always trying to run the show, how everything always had to be on


his terms. And I stupidly complained he never let me fuck him, and then all


hell broke loose. Next thing I knew, he had his hands around my throat and was


demanding I shut up and did what he told me. We fought, but we were on the


upstairs landing and it seems I stumbled backwards and down the stairs. My arm


broke as I landed.” The memories were too painful, and he couldn’t find any


more words. When Riley pulled him close, he folded into him, hiding his face on


did he push you?” Riley’s voice sounded very tight.


think he must have. Even when we were fighting I was too far from the edge to


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