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

looked from one to another in disbelief. “What the fuck’s going on? You have no


reason to call the police. Do you think you can arrest me? What for, tell me


calm down, sir,” the detective said. His voice had that world-weary, placating


tone that Curtis heard on all the TV cop shows, wherever in the world they came


from. “No, I’m not here to arrest you. But I’m happy to take a voluntary


statement from you at the station. There are plenty of questions I could find


for you, Mr Hutchens. When I have all the papers in front of me.”


looked startled that the cop knew his name. “What papers? Who are you?”


Squad,” the man said crisply. “Your name has featured on documents found at the


offices of a local debt collection agency. We’re investigating several claims


of harassment and even assault in regards to the collection of debts which have


subsequently been found to be unsubstantiated.” He turned to Bryan. “Is that


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