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

“You know what I mean. Just going out together. You know. Like...”


to finish the sentence. Like we used to. Before the explosion. They’d


often been to movies together and the occasional gig. If there was time after


closing the shop, and they didn’t want to stay in, they’d go to the local bars


for a drink or two before parting for home. There was always something to chat


that at all in the last couple of weeks.


busy at the shop. And it’s been an odd time recently,” Patrick said.


“Everything’s been out of kilter. It’ll settle back down.”


his beer again, but his gaze was fixed on Patrick’s face. “Yeah, I’m sure


you’re right.” But he didn’t sound convinced.


later, the music switched to a heavier beat. Lee was dragged onto the dance


floor with Eddy and a couple of Nuri’s younger female cousins. Patrick watched


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