Gina Rae Mitchell

This novella is from the Coletti Warlords series. Let me introduce you to Gail Koger and Hijinks, Hitchhikers, & Mayhem. It has all the things I love about the author's writing: fast-paced, a little steamy, full-blown sarcasm, and chaos.

Hijinks, Hitchhikers & Mayhem
By Gail Koger
Series: Part of the Coletti Warlords Series
on 08/27/2024
Genres: Action & Adventure, Adult Fiction 18+, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
Formats: eBook
Pages: 166

After a yearlong separation from her soul mate, all Casey wanted was to have hot, mind-blowing sex with Hothar. That little fantasy went up in smoke when she’s stuck babysitting Aphrodite, a cowardly witch, who is the galaxy’s only hope of survival. To add to the fun, Casey has picked up an invisible hitchhiker who she named Hitch. Is he friend or foe?

Can a kickass psychic, an invisible hitchhiker, a deadly warlord and a cowardly witch stop the brain-eating aliens from destroying the galaxy? Only time will tell.

Author’s note: This book was originally published in Pets in Space #8. It has been retitled, revised, and expanded.

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📖 Reader Info at a Glance

• Genre: Science Fiction Romance
• Length: Novella
• Series: Coletti Warlords - can be read as a standalone
• Expect: Psychic abilities, alien races, magic, action, witty dialogue, and plenty of humor
• Good to Know: Originally published in Pets in Space #8; later retitled, revised, and expanded

Now let's talk about the parts that shaped my reading experience.

My Thoughts

Hijinks, Hitchhikers & Mayhem is a fast, fun sci-fi novella featuring a human woman with psychic powers, several very different alien races, a bit of magic, and plenty of unexpected trouble. Gail Koger's signature humor and witty dialogue are on full display, keeping the adventure light and entertaining even when things get a little chaotic.

This story is part of the oletti Warlords series, but it works well as a standalone. The prologue gives enough of the series history to fill in the important pieces without requiring readers to have followed the earlier books.

Originally published in Pets in Space #8, this story has since been retitled, revised, and expanded. Whether you're already a Coletti Warlords fan or simply looking for a quick science-fiction escape with quirky characters, psychic abilities, aliens, magic, and lots of humor, Hijinks, Hitchhikers & Mayhem is an entertaining way to spend an afternoon.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy a smart, sarcastic heroine and witty banter, you'll like this one. It has intriguing characters, a unique plot, and plenty of sexual tension throughout. Add in aliens, psychic powers, magic, and Gail Koger's signature humor, and Hijinks, Hitchhikers & Mayhem is a fun, fast-paced escape.

Excerpt from Hijinks, Hitchhikers & Mayhem

My gaze fixed on a tall, brawny warrior dressed in a spiffy black uniform striding across the landing pad. God, why did he seem so familiar? I eyed his short hair and beard. He didn't look Coletti. Maybe he was one of Zarek's mercenaries. I mentally scanned him, and my jaw dropped. "Oh, my God. Hothar?"

The warrior stopped and turned to face me.

My affectionate companion had turned into a cold-eyed stranger. My stomach tied in knots; I walked over to him. "What happened to your warrior's braids?"

'I cut them off.'

Color me confused. Braids were an important part of a Coletti warrior's identity. 'Why?'

"I went undercover as an Avicii mercenary."

Which explained his brown eyes. "And the beard?"

"It hides my Coletti features." Hothar's gaze roamed over me. "You have not been eating properly."

"Gee, I wonder why?"

"I must go. Zarek awaits me."

Talk about a slap in the face. Was he that eager to get away from me? "Who do you think told me where you were? Should I call you War Commander now or will Hot Lips still do?"

The muscles in Hothar's jaw bunched. "I do not answer to Hot Lips."

"Don't I get a hug, Hot Lips?"

Hothar's hands fisted. "I gave my word to Zarek that I would not touch you."

"Well, I didn't." I wrapped my arms around him. "I've missed you so much."

"And I you."

Pain squeezed my heart at his cool, impersonal tone. He didn't sound like he had missed me at all. His body remained stiff and unyielding. My God, he hadn't even smiled at me. I took a step back and smacked his chest. "You've changed your mind about us. That's why you never wrote or called or linked with me."

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