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

had been thrown into chaos by that event.


Bryan and Patrick a home-made lemon syllabub for dessert, but then went searching


out?” Patrick didn’t want Phiz to think he had to move out for the evening,


Phiz grinned. “I’d like to stay with you guys but I’ve made another arrangement


already. Meeting some friends, you know? Haven’t seen them for ages, well, it’s


not that long ago, but we’ve got some, um, plenty of things to do—I mean, chat


about. I like to get together with the boys as often as I can, now I’ve moved


out from the Soho area, well, you’ll know what I mean, Patrick, though you live


above the shop so it’s easier to stay in touch, right?”


Phiz,” Bryan said, gently but firmly. “Go now, or you’ll be late.”


miss the sigh of affection when Bryan and Phiz kissed goodbye at the kitchen


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