What the heck did I just read? This book is one of the wildest craziest books I've ever read. I loved it.

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I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 304 / Genre: Sci-Fi Romance
Release Date: February 18, 2025

Dory is a wildlife biologist working in the Kalahari desert studying meerkats when she’s killed by a lion and beamed onboard an alien ship, revived, and whisked off to a planet to be studied by said aliens. Aliens who are interested in seeing her mate with other similar aliens. Oh, and the lion who killed her is now her sidekick and they can speak to each other thanks to alien translator technology.

OK, so that’s the crazy premise of this story. It’s sci-fi so you just have to go with it and trust the wild ride this book takes you on. It’s hilarious and entertaining and beyond spicy! Oh boy! We’re talking alien threesomes hello! Definitely a fun one to add to your Valentines’s TBR. And if you need another reason to indulge, you can also celebrate Black History Month with this BIPOC beauty.

Thank you, @KimberlyLemming, @BerkleyRomance, and @NetGalley for my free book.

This is a perfect pick-me-up romance for when you need something irreverent and not trying to be more than it is. I'd heard of Kimberly Lemming's other books (both from friends and as shout-outs in other romance novels), and I am so happy that I got the chance to read this one. If you were a fan of Shelly Laurenston's Pride series, this is definitely a book to try. And if you loved other books that name-dropped Kimberly Lemming (such as The Love Simulation by Etta Easton), definitely give Kimberly a try, there's a reason she was name dropped. In short, if you need a funny, sexy, book that is going to make you laugh out loud at ridiculousness (while still being pretty literarily realistic), this is the one to reach for.

This one was not for me, but that is on me and not the author. I was promised silliness, but it ended up being a little too silly for me personally. I do think it delivers exactly what Kimberly Lemming's fans are expecting–outrageous goofy antics and a cast of loveable characters.

3.5*
a silly goofy fun time with hot aliens and dinosaurs!! kimberly lemming knows how to write such hilarious characters and outrageous stories wrapped up in a fun time!!

🤯This was my first ever Kimberly Lemming and it was WILD (in a good way). I couldn't stop laughing through at least 70% of this book and highly recommend a) going in blind and b) carving out time to read this in public otherwise everyone may judge your facial reactions. Every time I thought Lemming hit the bar for comedy, she would raise it higher with quirky pop culture (Target/ cul-de-sac) references. The knotting and steamy scenes had me blushing, making "Abducted" a book I needed in a time where society is gloomy and a mess.

If you haven’t read Kimberly Lemming before, congrats—your TBR just doubled. You’re going to need everything she’s written because her books are absolute chaos in the best possible way and this one is no exception.

The Premise (Yes, It’s As Wild As It Sounds)

Dorothy Valentine (Dory, for short) is just out here vibing, studying meerkats, and dodging her mother’s matchmaking attempts when she gets abducted by aliens. As one does. Now, she’s stuck on an entirely different planet with:

✔️ A very attractive new species of love interest(s)

✔️ An existential crisis (understandable)

✔️ A lion sidekick she names Toto because, obviously.

Oh and she has to kiss everyone in order to understand them - genius.

Cue shenanigans, steamy times, and a whole lot of laugh-out-loud moments.

Why You’ll Love It

• Dory is a delight. She’s sassy, adaptable, and just rolls with the madness in a way that makes you instantly root for her.

• The romance? 🔥🔥🔥 Two insanely hot aliens/fated mates who are completely into her.

• Action + laughs = perfect balance. There’s a legit plot with high stakes, but it never skimps on the humour or steam.

• Universal lawyer jokes. Apparently, lawyers exist on other planets, and no one is happy about it. I found this detail so funny.

Madcap, sexy, and downright addictive, this book is pure fun. If you love your romance with a side of absurdity you will love this.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

"A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.

Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she's attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she's saved! On the not-so-bright side, it's because they're abducted by aliens. In her scramble to escape, Dory and the lion commandeer an escape pod and crash-land on an alien planet that has...dinosaurs?

Dory and her new lion bestie, Toto, are saved in the nick of time by a mysterious and sexy alien, Sol. On their new adventure, they team up with the equally hot, equally dangerous Lok, who may or may not be a war criminal. Whether it be trauma, fate, or intrigue, Dory can't resist the attraction that's developing in their trio....

As this ragtag group of misfits explore their new planet, Dory learns more about how and why they've all ended up together, battles more prehistoric creatures than she imagined (she imagined...zero), and questions if she even wants to go back home to Earth in this hilarious and steamy alien romance adventure comedy romp."

I little Ozian, a little Arthur Dentian, and a whole lot of sexy.

If I could go anywhere it would be Kimberly Lemming’s mind because this story was wacky! I can honestly say I’ve never read anything like this in my life.

Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she's attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she's saved! On the not-so-bright side, it's because they're abducted by aliens. In her scramble to escape, Dory and the lion commandeer an escape pod and crash-land on an alien planet that has... dinosaurs? Dory and her new lion bestie, Toto, are saved in the nick of time by a mysterious and sexy alien, Sol. On their new adventure, they team up with the equally hot, equally dangerous Lok, who may or may not be a war criminal. Dory can't resist the attraction that's developing in their trio.... As this ragtag group of misfits explore their new planet, Dory learns more about how and why they've all ended up together and questions if she even wants to go back home to Earth.

I thought the world we were brought into was creative and fun. But I did feel like the focus on the planet and hijinks took away from the character’s relationships. The romance went fast and didn’t leave me feeling convinced. Overall I enjoyed this but it’s not my favorite Kimberly Lemming.

If you like your romance novels madcap and steamy, look no further than Kimberly Lemming!
When Dory gets abducted from her job as wildlife biologist, she thinks it just rotten luck and sh*tty timing on the part of the weird owl-like aliens that hold her captive. But with the help of a talking lion named Toto, she escapes in a space pod and crashes into the surface of an alien world...strangely populated by dinosaurs, ice age animals and extinct plants! Come to find out, not only was she abducted and "modified" to be a viable breeding mate for a dying alien species, she's also the foremost expert on human mating rituals this side of the galaxy!

This is a fun read-alike to Lemming's "Mead Mishaps" series, with even more sarcasm, hilarity, and a MFM romance that's sure to have you flipping pages faster than a rampaging T-Rex!

"Intern, all of these houses only have one bed."

"Correct," he chirped happily.

I searched the ceiling for the patience that escaped me. "Why do all of these houses only have one bed?"

"Our research shows that the 'only one bed' method is a tried-and-true way to get humans to mate!"

4/5 stars for this absolutely hilarious book!
4/5 on the spice level (aliens, MFM, lots of spice, magic drugs, fated mates)

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for this ARC!
This was my first book I've read by Kimberly Lemming, and it did not disappoint at all. I absolutely adored this from start to finish. If you're an alien, sci-fi, fantasy, out-of-pocket reader you will need to add this to your TBR! The series is literally called Cosmic Chaos and truly.... she hit the nail on the head.

You have the FMC Dorothy Valentine who is a crazy intelligent animal biologist that while she is trying to get her PhD in research, her world gets flipped upside down with a talking Lion (named Todo) and prehistoric animals within a new world. This book was wild, so fun, and a little bit unhinged in the best way.
I really LOVED Dory as an FMC, she took everything with a scientific viewpoint and when the craziness started to happen it felt like she was still in touch with reality along with the chaos.
The sarcasm and witty dialog were having me laugh out loud.

""Not....fly."

"Nope."

Its eyes darted to me again, then away. "I... not fly." The frog blinked rapidly again. A look of shock crossed its face. "I... I can...think?"
The frog fell very still. Then it just started screaming and didn't stop.

I pulled out my phone and added a note not to grant sentience to any other animals."

Dory was facing adventure and chaos. She was able to keep her wits about her and would question everything. It made us connect with her as readers and for me fall in love with all the different added elements in the crazy world.
The two MMC's Sol and Lok were WONDERFUL, fun, so sweet and S P I C Y???? The intimacy and heat that I got in this book took me by surprise. Even if the tropes were used in a satirical way Lemming truly did it all so well in her writing. The men had different personalities that fit the characters, Sol has my heart all the way.

"Yes," Lok breathed, "Look at you, gorgeous, you take us so well."

BECAUSE I'm sorry???? YES. whatever you say sir.

Overall this book was so fun, adventurous and wonderful. I would recommend anyone that is craving something new and a little bit of knotty spice to pick this one up!

Lemming is the queen of humor, I'm convinced. Her writing always has me laughing out loud. It is impossible to be depressed while reading her books. This one was so wild and ridiculous that I've been describing it to friends as "the fever dream I was always meant to have." When you put sexy aliens, pink dinosaurs, a talking lion, and an owl hell-bent on creating the perfect conditions for *reproducing* together in one book, you think, "There's no way this isn't going to be really stupid." But truly, it was the most fun time I've had reading a book in a while. It was hilarious, it was hot, and I am so excited to read the sequel.

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com follows Dorothy “Dory” a wildlife biology PhD student who is abducted by Aliens while in the field. Dory says absolutely not for me girl and proceeds to steal an escape pod with a lion in tow and crash land on Earth…or so she thinks. After being attacked by dinosaurs, rescued by Sol a hot stoic alien, lots of bantering with Toto (the lion, yes he can talk it’s a whole thing) and rescued again, this time by Lok an absolute himbo of a hot alien, Dory is informed she is part of a breeding program. She is toooootally cool with this, NOT.

I just loved this misfit cast of characters, they are well rounded and of course hilarious. Just like Lemming’s Mead Mishaps series, this first installment in the Comic Chaos series will have you laughing out loud and kicking your feet.

The first 80% of this book was perfection for me and I was anticipating a 5 star read, but the plot gets a bit too chaotic towards the end and it left me rereading pages to get my gears realigned. I am really looking forward to the next installment in this series and I am hoping Blair is the FMC b/c she is gonna light his ass up and we LOVE to see it.

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com.

I was so excited to be approved for an advance copy of this book (Thank you, thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group!). I’m familiar with Lemming’s other works and had very specific expectations for this one, which she definitely met! Yes, I imagine alien smut is not everyone’s cup of tea, but Lemming does readers the favor of absolute transparency. It would be hard not to know what you were getting into with this one, and I imagine most readers will seek it out having already decided if they’re comfortable with the subject matter or not.
The plot was fun and inventive (a human-friendly ecosystem including dinosaurs, because the alien curators didn’t do their homework? lol), jokes on every page, and A LOT of spice. Actually, spice might be too mild a word. For that reason, I’ll probably be reluctant to outright recommend this to most library patrons, but it will definitely have a spot in our collection.

There’s something so fun and refreshing about Kimberly lemmings writing. It’s chaotic and funny and you seriously giggle the entire time!

Wizard of oz with aliens is the best I can describe the adventure I experienced within this story. I enjoyed seeing Dory progress through the story; she is such a strong minded FMC & watching her form relationships was great. Per Kimberly Lemming fashion the story was hilarious, I found myself laughing out loud soo many times! I definitely would recommend this book to others who just want to have a fun time with a story.

This book is absolutely as chaotic and hilarious as the title suggests, but it’s also wildly entertaining and packed with heart. Kimberly Lemming really knows how to deliver a rom-com with a twist—and by twist, I mean DINOSAURS and HOT ALIENS.

First off, I LOVED Dorothy (aka Dory). She’s the type of FMC who just gets you. She’s smart (hello, PhD in wildlife biology), sarcastic, a little messy, and unapologetically herself. I found myself laughing out loud at her inner monologues and totally relating to her reactions, despite, you know, the whole abducted by aliens, crash-landed on a planet with prehistoric creatures situation.

Now, let's talk about Toto. YES, THE LION. Honestly, Toto stole the show for me. His sassy, deadpan commentary had me in stitches, and I legit teared up towards the end because… feelings. I’m devastated that lions don’t talk in real life because clearly, I need one in my life.

Enter Sol and Lok: the two alien hotties who bring the “rom” to this intergalactic rom-com. Sol is the affectionate, attentive book boyfriend we all dream about. He LISTENS, y’all. Like, actually remembers the little things. Swoon. Lok, on the other hand, gives off major “touch her and die” vibes, and honestly, I was here for every intense, brooding moment.

Oh, and shoutout to The Intern, who provided top-tier comedic relief with their misguided attempts to make sense of human culture. I was laughing so hard, it hurt.

But here’s the thing: this isn’t just some silly, over-the-top space adventure (though it is gloriously over-the-top). It has a solid, twisty plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. There were moments of real tension, unexpected twists, and yes, mortal peril. I was genuinely invested in how everything would play out.

If you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud, sexy, action-packed alien adventure with heart, grab this book. You won’t regret it!

This book is a perfect fit for readers who crave a lighthearted, humorous, and adventurous romp through the galaxy, with a dash of steamy romance, sci-fi thrills, and a "why choose" twist, making it a must-read for fans of fun, feel-good, and fantastical love stories.

DNF @ 55%

I loved how much FUN this concept was but I guess I didn't know how sex heavy this book would be. which just isn't for me! As an ace person I do read a lot of smut, but I need the smut to be more emotionally important to the plot to make the reading experience worth it for me, and this unfortunately just didn't feel good for me personally. BUT I love that it exists and I'm giving it 3 stars because I see why it's fun and important!

I. Absolutely. Loved. This. Book. It is so fun and so funny. A great twist on alien romance and the start of what will be a wonderful series. Kimberly is killing it with alien and monster romance.

Plus this book is SO HOT