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Coletti Warlords #7

Game on Askole

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Tihar travels to Earth to find and claim a Jones’ female. He knows they are fearless, psychic warriors and talented in bed sport. Ten minutes after meeting Sarah, Tihar knows the feisty, little human is the one he has been searching for. Now he must convince Sarah, she’s meant to be his.

The first-time Sarah sees Tihar, she's a bit freaked out. The Askole warrior has tentacles, snakelike features and black armored-plated skin. Even weirder she finds him strangely attractive. Tihar’s torso is sculpted perfection and his black scales are kind of sexy. Who knew challenging Tihar to combat would start the Askole mating dance. He thinks Earth girls are easy and he’s about to learn messing with a Jones female is never a good idea.

As the two grow closer, their romance comes to a screeching halt when Askole rebels attack Tihar’s home world. He tells Sarah she is his heart’s destiny and he will love her to the end of time. He abruptly severs their mental bond and disappears. Reeling from shock, Sarah won’t let a galactic war stop her from hunting him down. Can the two of them find their way back into each other’s arms?

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 11, 2017

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Gail Koger

35 books1,354 followers
I was a 9-1-1 dispatcher for thirty-one years and to keep insanity at bay, I took up writing. Not to worry. The insanity isn’t catching – much. Other than the addiction to chocolate and the twitch in my left eye, I’m good. I just finished, Stilettoes and Gunpowder book #3 in the Gemma Stone series.

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Profile Image for Sophia.
Author 5 books423 followers
June 23, 2017
Whoever said 'earth girls are easy' never encountered the Jones' gals. Sarah is one of the toughest in the bunch as a powerful psychic and Marine fighter pilot up against the scourge of the galaxy attempting to wipe out the population of earth. Only an alien warrior Askole would take her challenge to combat as the opening shot in a mating ritual.

I absolutely love and devour each new installment of the Coletti Warlords with its light-hearted hijinks, lusty alpha alien warriors, and the cunning and clever gals who match them.

Game on Askole is the seventh installment of the series. This one definitely needs to be read in order as it spends a great deal of time with characters and plot thread introduced earlier in the series. It assumes the reader is somewhat familiar with what came before even if this one is a parallel story to events going on in earlier books.

While I love the fiercesome Coletti stories that make up much of the series, there was one story not involving a Coletti that I always wanted. In one of the earlier books, Sarah Jones and Tihar the Askole warrior are first introduced with a provocative bit of news that the pair of them got up to some naughty times off to themselves with startling repercussions. I was curious about this pair and was thrilled to get this more expanded story of what went down.

Sarah is a tough Marine and Tihar is one of the predator race of Askole who can be a lethal force of nature. And yeah, I was totally needing to know how it would be for Sarah and a guy who has black scales, reptilian features and tentacles instead of a head of hair. The focus of the story wasn't on this pair as much as the other books were for other couples and I definitely would have liked that for them. That said, I loved how Tihar was totally into her from the beginning. Sarah had never been wanted and needed so much and that was neat to see. It was great to see her turn the tables and go in pursuit of him after that long, awful silence. That bar scene near the end was great. Perfect for this pair. I would love to catch up with this pair later when they can share an adventure together.

It was a blast seeing the whole clan of Joneses and their Colettis together and wrecking their special brand of havoc. Aunt Tess was an absolute hoot. Scenes just sparkled when she was in them. She certainly led a certain Coletti warlord on a merry chase. And Adan, my stars, it was fun to see him back in action and badder than ever. The ongoing war against Malik and his allies kept things dangerous and with the help of betrayers and bounty hunters Sarah and the others had some great battle scenes.

As usual, I plowed through this latest one so quickly and now I'm left satisfied, but wanting more. These zany sci-fi romances are a hilarious and sizzling hot romp across the galaxy. Easy and quick reads that make me laugh out loud and brighten my day. I definitely recommend you treat yourself to the book and the rest of the series if you enjoy sci-fi romantic comedy.

My thanks to Loose ID and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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939 reviews19 followers
August 8, 2017
Classic Koger - funny and fast-paced! I recommend the entire series.

CW01 The Warlord's Comeuppance
CW02 Just My Luck
CW03 Vexing Voss
CW03.5 Black Friday Coletti Style
CW04 Reality Bites
CW05 Just Desserts
CW06 Wulf & the Bounty Hunter
CW07 Game On Askole
Profile Image for Marishka.
465 reviews60 followers
July 17, 2017
It hurts to write this review cause I lovveee this author's books. But If there is one thing I dislike worse than a book with lots of flashbacks it's books were we go back in the past and rehash events we seen from a different perspective. I knew when I saw the author's note of " The first half of Game on Askole is a prequel to Vexing Voss and the second part moves forward three years." Vexing Voss is book three in this series... Part one for me lasts until 60ish%. But even after that we are still rehashing shit we have already read about. There were some new events but it was still in the past - not keeping up with the story line from the last book. The couple didn't even spend that much time together. Felt like they took a backseat to everyone else. So with the whole prequel thing and the safety issues below I didn't enjoy this one. But I'll look froward to the next one in hope that I love it like I usually do.

Safety
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663 reviews407 followers
July 7, 2017
New. Favorite. Series.

I fell in love with this book from page 1. The tone is so playful and, frankly, hilariously sarcastic. The humor totally clicked with me, and I had several laugh-out-loud moments.

This is the first book I've read in the series, but I'm absolutely going to double-back and start from the beginning.

The imagery was unreal; I actually felt like I was IN the story, that I could see (and smell) what the characters were experiencing.

But, my most favorite part about the book was Tihar's love and devotion to Sarah. They shared a unique connection, and Gail used that to the couple's advantage in such a perfect way.

I met a lot of fun characters in this story, and I truly can't wait to go back and read their stories or read their future stories as Gail publishes them.

To me, this is one of those series where I don't even need to read the synopsis of the next book; I'm buying it and I know I'm gonna love it!!!

(I received a copy of this book in consideration of an honest review)
Profile Image for Rhonda Jones.
2,796 reviews17 followers
July 12, 2017
Love, love, loved it!

Laugh out loud action adventure! Everyone wants a Jones girl, with their psychic abilities and kick butt warrior skills. Both the Coletti and Askole warriors want Sarah. Not that anyone asked who she wants. But she is a Jones, she will get what she wants, eventually. This was an awesome story. Great characters, great storyline, lots of action, and all the main characters from the other books in the series played a part. It was reading nirvana to revisit my favorite characters. Imagine all the Jones girls together, drunk, and partying. I wish I was there. Oh, and a lot of bad guys to fight, kill, make fun of. Good times.
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19 reviews3 followers
July 16, 2017
I waited months for this book to come out. I LOVE Gail Koger's Coletti Warlord series. I haven't read the whole book yet but I wanted to post about what I have read so far. I spent last night laughing and giggling through the first section of this book. The interaction between all the characters was hysterical. I love all the creatures she has in her books... She added a type of dragon to this one! It was adorable how the dragon ... Musa... gave rides to the baby Tabor... KeeKee. The dialog was snappy, funny, and literally made me LOL. I had to leave my bedroom so my husband could sleep. I was laughing that much. I skimmed through the rest of the book before I wrote this review just to make sure there wasn't anything that would ruin the story... Nope! Everything is great. To add to the fun, Gail brought in a lot of the previous characters (from the other books in the series) in the second half of this book. Some just have brief cameo appearances but Adan (from The Warlord's Comeuppance) seems to have a larger role. I cannot wait until I see all that Adan is up to... He seems to be a bit wicked and mischievous. (At one point, he ate ALL of the chocolate... ALL OF IT!!! He was very lucky he wasn't hunted down by the chocolate deprived -- i.e. CRAZY-- women or their mates... All the men realize that chocolate was something their mates NEEDED to stay reasonable, calm and happy… thereby making THEIR lives easier! The only thing that saved Adan was the fact that a shipment of chocolate arrived before the women realized that it had been eaten.) Adan also worked hard to drive Detja (The Overlord's mate and Adan's "Daughter/Mother") crazy. I loved the interplay between the two of them. Adan seems to be getting Detja back for everything SHE did when SHE was a teenager and Adan was the parent.
If you like Sci-fi Romances with Kick-A$$, Sassy, Snarky, Sarcastic heroines... Strong, Determined, Sexy-as Hell, Alpha heroes... witty dialog, fast paced action and tons of LOL moments... I highly recommend this series! (For those of you who feel they have to read a series in order... I usually agree but I didn't read this one in order and I didn't feel lost or confused at all. I consider each book to basically be a standalone that just shares the same world and some characters with the other books. This one is the only one that might leave a beginner to the series a bit confused because it has so many of the previous characters popping up.)
There IS an overarching storyline in this series. I started reading the series with Vexing Voss (Technically Book #3 in the series but it is the first book that is available for purchase) but it isn't NECESSARY to enjoy these books. Gail explains enough in each book for a beginner to the series to understand what is happening no matter which book they start with. This one was a little more Sci-fi than Romance.
Gail has a FaceBook Group you can join to keep up to date on her books. For those of you who have to have every book in a series... She does contests where you can win book 1. Just My Luck or book 2. The Warlord's Comeuppance which are currently out of print. https://www.facebook.com/groups/14336...
(FYI: I would advise choosing The Warlord's Comeuppance, if you win a contest... Just Desserts-- which you can just purchase-- gives a brief synopsis of Just My Luck so you can understand Talree’s and Kaylee’s history and then it continues on to what happens to them after Just My Luck is finished.)
I have reread each of the books in this series several times and they still make me laugh. You know a book is GOOD if it can continue to amuse you the second or third time you have read it. You know it is EXCELLENT if it still entertains you a fourth or fifth time. I have definitely gotten my money’s worth of entertainment from this series. Gail is one of my FAVORITE authors and I literally count down the days until her Coletti Warlord books come out. The next book in this series is supposed to have Quinn as the hero. I cannot wait!
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113 reviews
July 16, 2017
Another hit for Ms. Gail!
I was ROFLMAO at the antics of the Jones women. Aunt Tess is a hoot and the rest of the women really know how to kick some A$$. Add in the alien babies, the now teenage Adan and cranky butt warlords and you have a hilarious Sci Fi romp. There is as always snarky dialogue, cranky alpha alien men, kick a$$ psychic women and lots of romance. This is a must buy. Forget about those 1 star reviews because of AMAZON’S glitch and get this book. I really recommend reading the series from the start so you will know just who is who in the Jones clan and why they are so bat-sh*t crazy. This latest installment of the Coletti world also gives a sneak peak into the stories to come. You can’t go wrong with Ms. Gail’s Coletti Warlords series. I am so looking forward to getting Quinn, Aunt Tess, and the rest of the Jones clan’s stories

Write faster Ms. Gail. I Will be waiting (not so patiently) for the next book. Quinn I hope.
2 reviews
July 14, 2017
Follow Sarah as she goes to Tanith. She may be a female but she is no ordinary woman. Sarah is a Jones! And Jones women are tough and don't take no for an answer. She is a tough lady who has a penchant for getting into trouble and a temper to rival a Coletti warlord or an Askole. Tihar is a badass Askole intent on mating a Jones woman. What he doesn't realize is that a Jones woman always gets what she wants, even if she has to blow something up to get.
Gail makes you laugh as her characters go on amazing adventures. She captures you from the very first page and spins a tale of an amazingly strong woman. Than banter between characters is hilarious and keeps you wanting more. If you want a fun read grab this book. This series is awesome, you don't have to start with Just my Luck or The Warlords Comeuppance, Gail gives you the back story so you can follow. She is a great writer and I hope you will enjoy this story and give her a chance to make you laugh.
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141 reviews113 followers
October 29, 2019
This was a fun, action packed, lol story. Like all Gail’s books that I’ve read so far, the antics of the h are hilarious and entertaining to read. Her stories are a great change of pace from darker, more intense and trigger filled books. However, there’s little relationship building (& romance). I know that’s not what Gail’s stories are about but I’ll probably always mention it in the hopes that she would consider including it in future books. I can only imagine how spectacular the combination would be. Still, this is an entertaining story and one I would rec to those looking for a light, action packed, humorous alien/sci-fi story with romantic elements.



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3 reviews
July 11, 2017
Omg just finished game on askole.
It was even more epic and awesome then anticipated..
From the very start Sarah and Tihars story pulls you in and takes you on another fantastic journey in the world of Coletti warlords. From one minute to the next I found myself fighting the urge to laugh aloud and wanting to reach into Gail Kogers amazing mind and smack Tihar senseless. The only thing I have left to say about this amazing book is . . . slurp the gherkin was my favourite line. 😄

Thank you Gail, you have definitely made my year!
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32 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2017
This was great fun. I love sci-fi books and when you mix that with with a tough female character who has a smart mouth you really cant go wrong. The Jones clan has some series attitude and i love it. I also love that we got some more of the back story since it seems to be impossible to obtain the first two books in this series. I do hope there will be more! I dont know if there is enough chocolate in the world if there isnt 😂
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94 reviews7 followers
July 13, 2017
i have adored this whole series,but Gail Koger took it to a whole new level with this book. I never wanted to put it down and when it ended i was so disappointed that it was over and i had to go back to the boring world of reality,no Coletti Warriors, bat*%#t crazy Jones family,no hot Askole love machine,LOL, or anything else she can dream up in that incredibly brilliant mind of hers. Thank you Gail for allowing us to live in your world. :)
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12 reviews
July 13, 2017
As usual, Gail Koger promises hilarity and instant love that is destined for forever. And as usual, she delivers! Moving over a little from the Colette Warlords to give focus to their allies the Askole, Koger's universe is still populated with all our favorite growly, snarly warriors and the women who make them crazy. Disaster magnets with plenty of attitude, the Jones women make for a great read, and this one is no exception. Definitely worth the wait!!
312 reviews8 followers
July 13, 2017
Kept me up all night because I couldn't put it down. Laugh out loud funny I about peed my panties laughing so hard. Highly recommend
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1,277 reviews3 followers
July 17, 2017
I would have given it a higher rating, but one of the main characters was missing for about half the book. Otherwise it is a lot of laughs and many very frustrated Coletti.

A great read, just the thing after a stressful week.
Profile Image for BookAddict  ✒ La Crimson Femme.
6,949 reviews1,451 followers
May 10, 2021
The Romance Review

Humourous, erotic and action packed, GAME ON ASKOLE is a delight. This series is one of the feel good books I enjoy reading. Ms. Koger's writing voice is distinctive and a pleasure to read. It is smooth and with a jovial cadence with a healthy heap of snark. Her female characters tend to blend into one another just as the males do. Although it is a bit easier to remember the males due to their... male member.

This specific story I've been waiting on because I love reading about tentacle sex. There is something so depraved, dark and deviant with tentacles plucking, restraining and probing. Some may find it to be way too kinky. I found it to be just right. It's vanilla tentacle sex, if I would categorize it. Tihar is the alien in question. He showed up in previous stories and he fits the male alien prototype. He's an alpha male on the hunt for his mate. He wants a Jones female because they excel in bed sports and they have psychic power. What more could a male want? A bit of obedience would be nice. Is that too much to ask for? Apparently, for a Jones female, it is not only improbably but impossible.

Sarah is one of the female Jones who have been holding out and avoiding getting stuck with these Neanderthal aliens. When an Askole captures her and seduces her with his many black appendages, she falls head over heels for him, in only a bratty Jones female manner. This story is a little different in the conflict because rather than just protecting Sarah, Tihar comes across out of character compared to how he came across in earlier books. He is heartless and needlessly cruel to Sarah. It is a sad and uncomfortable experience to watch a previously confident woman come close to being destroyed by a male. A male that she has not even known that long. This is where the story does drag a bit for me. It was painful to watch Sarah's neglect and vulnerabilities come out in full force. This plot device was needed to make this story work, but it felt a bit harsh, perhaps heavy handed to me. Still, it does get the point across and moves this story arc forward.

The chemistry between Tihar and Sarah is palpable. Their erotic scenes are delicious as the many "arms" come out to play. It does get a little kinky, just right to keep this story spicy. The few sex scenes help enhance this paranormal romance and keep its sensual appeal. I really enjoy this series and wish it would be picked up by a cable network like Syfy or Starz. I think this would make an excellent mini series with the colour characters and hawt sex. Recommended for space opera fans who enjoy relationship challenges between an alpha male and a headstrong female.
3,015 reviews3 followers
July 12, 2017
Did not want this to end

I love the Colette warlords and now the Askole. I laughed out loud at the affection between the Jones girls. They were hilarious. Enjoyed reading about how the guys got involved with the warlords. This has a good story, interesting romance, and fascinating world building. I just love this book and this series. I am going to have to re-read the series now. I love the kick a$$ Jones women who love these Colette and Askole men. I just wish the author write faster.
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1,503 reviews22 followers
July 15, 2017
Fun in the beginning and intriguing as we do not know that much about Askoles but unfortunately, it did not appeal to me as Sarah and Tihar barely spend any time together. their time together amount for maybe 5% of the book which did not make me believe in their love story or anything related to it. It was however fun to see the group of Jones females, including now Detja get into more trouble than ever.
Profile Image for Rhonda.
105 reviews
July 12, 2017
Too good to put down

This was one well written romp I can not remember when I laughed so much. I loved the cameos of the other couples from previous books. The book is a fast paced can not put down ride to the end. I will always recommend and certainly buy any book Gail Koger writes.
352 reviews2 followers
July 12, 2017
Rip roaring fun

Great series of books and this latest one was well worth the wait! The author sucks you in and you have to hold on as the action with the Jones family never stops. The universe doesn't know the chaos that's about to hit. Fun sexy characters with hot aliens chasing after them. Keep it up Gail!
1,137 reviews3 followers
July 13, 2017
ABSOLUTELY LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS TERRIFIC SERIES BY GAIL KOGER

Game On Askole(Colletti Warlords) will have you laughing and loving every minute of reading!!! I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND YOU HAVE THIS WHOLE SERIES AND I KNOW YOU WILL FIND ENJOYMENT WILL READING THIS EXCEPTIONALLY ENTERTAINING SERIES!!🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😂😱😲😄😍💟💝💞😍
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403 reviews19 followers
July 13, 2017
I just pre-ordered this book and can't wait to get my hands on it!

*Welcome back to Gail's wacky, wild, bewildering space opera!! There are visits from previous characters, the addition of other characters and the usual off-the-wall wild and non-stop action. And a fun time was had by all!
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104 reviews3 followers
July 13, 2017
Worth waiting for!

It took Amazon a few hours to fix their screw up, but it was well worth the wait. Gail Koger once again gives readers a story with the great fun and chaos that only the Jones women can provide, plus the unique romance skills of Tihar, the Askole warrior
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35 reviews2 followers
July 14, 2017
Love this series!

Humorous with a quirky sense of fun. I like that it ties the other books and characters together keeping the story line going.
I wasn't sure how it was going, putting askole in the storyline but enjoyed it making me go back and re-read all of the other books.
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419 reviews6 followers
August 25, 2017
Love warlords.

I love the Coletti warlords. This book changes the heroes a little but the Jones women are always great. The things they get up to are hilarious. I would recommend this book to anyone
32 reviews1 follower
July 11, 2017
Wow

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish couldn't put it down. Brilliant story Sarah was so funny well done Gail great work
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35 reviews5 followers
July 12, 2017
A gooder

Ive been waiting for this book to come out and was not disappointed . It was a good read and keep your attention on the story right thru
2 reviews
July 12, 2017
Book is back on and good.

Good and entertaining and spicy. I'm glad everything is fixed now. Stupid minimum word requirement for a small review. Sigh.
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