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

Making the best of a bad job.” Patrick knew he’d been clumsy when Lee bit his


lower lip and flushed again. Christ. He seemed to be fucking everything


up these days. “I didn’t mean—”


understand. It’s a good suggestion. And I’ll hop off back to my flat tomorrow,


right? After we’ve been to see the shop in the morning, to start organising the


will we? You’ve decided there willbe repairs?”


smile was a treat to see. “Of course there will. We’ll be up and running again


lingered on Lee’s face. I hope so, he thought. I really do


lot during the bus journey to the hotel. Patrick was amazed he could still do


that, after the last couple of days, but something about being back with Lee


made him slightly—but happily—giddy. Maybe it was because he was so glad they


were both there at all. They arrived at Patrick’s room still chuckling about


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