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

I’m not sure. Gerry, what do you think?”


watching with admiration as Lee handled his parents with complete aplomb. He


was therefore startled when Gerry spun around and glared at him


was lucky. He hasn’t broken anything, he doesn’t have concussion. He’ll heal.”


his interruption. He’d been a sergeant in the army in younger days and was well


used to people listening to him talk. “But he’s badly sprained his wrist, and he’s


seriously bruised all over. He won’t be able to come straight back to work.”


actually here, guys, remember?” Lee sighed, though no one turned in his


boss and all that?” Gerry had a very belligerent tone when he chose to use it.


“I thought you might be here to chase that up.”


Good God. “No, it’s fine. I’m here


as his friend, not his boss. And to be honest, I don’t know yet when—or if—I’ll


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