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

And who’s going to believe me over a businessman like him? What he says is


Me?” Curtis interrupted. His head was starting to hurt. “I’m just


in the background. Always have been. People just see the cheery kid who


delivers boxes of prawns and can get you cheap biscuits. They only remember my


name because it’s on the side of the van. No one hates me–well, apart from the


homophobic shits, and that’s not even personal–and no one…” At the last minute


he paused, unhappy with loves me. “And no one particularly cares,


either. It’s been like that since I was much younger, and it could be a hell of


a sight worse. I’m okay with it, y’ know.”


shouldn’t be.” Riley bit out the words. He looked angry.


my life, Riley. My problem, I know. I just wanted you to hear it all from me.”


Suddenly the air seemed too hot; too tight with tension. “Look, I…have to get


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