First alien romance in the books, and first MMF novel in the books! Went into this really excited to read, but then I was feeling pretty skeptical about the whole “breeding program” premise of it all. Never read a book like that before.😅 I think the author does a really good job of letting us lean into the weird & she’s unapologetic for it which I love!

The plot was wild and fast paced, which was fun. Pink T-Rexes, talking animals, intense weather, and grumpy aliens all around. I had a hard time following the main storyline at times because so many random things were happening. In isolation, the random things were funny — but as a whole picture I had a hard time figuring out what they were ultimately trying to do, and if her partners were good people or not. The transition from Dory’s initial feelings of wanting to get back to earth & where she ended up transitioned really quickly and I’m not sure that I got the closure that I wanted.

The spice was definitely spicy! I’d say 4 chili peppers out of 5.

Entertaining and fun! if this book has interested you based on the summary, I think you’ll like it. Reading out of your comfort zone is a good thing 😊 love seeing women of color being the main character! Definitely an escapist storyline.

Thank you NetGalley & Berkley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Okay, hear me out. Lol

While this was ridiculous and hilarious, it was also SUPER entertaining. I loved Dory. She is such a badass FMC! She was so hilarious, sarcastic, and messy. She made me relate to her in so many different moments (which is wild, if you know the plot of this). But I loved her so much for just being raw and herself throughout. Toto was amazing. Like, he made me laugh SO hard. He even made me tear up towards the end. I loved him with all of my being, and I'm SO sad that lions don't actually talk IRL now. Sol was hot, affectionate, and HE LISTENED TO THE LITTLE THINGS YALL! (Hello? Perfect book boyfriend.) I also loved Lok. He was the "touch her and die" vibes guy, and I was 100% here for it. The Intern truly gave me comedy relief so so many times seeing how they set up the new world and such based on humans. I was laughing so hard. But to top it off, you'd think this was just a wild, ridiculous book... no! It had an amazing plot. I was on the edge of my seat during several of the twists, wondering how it was going to play out and if they would survive it. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!! 4 stars EASILY!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Berkley to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

Take a why choose novel and throw in elements from Jurassic Park and head nods to The Wizard of Oz and you have this book. It is hilarious and such a fun, silly read. A perfect blend of rom-com and Sci-Fi all wrapped up together.

Kimberly Lemming delivers a hilarious, steamy, and utterly unique rom-com with I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com. Imagine if Jurassic Park had a lovechild with a why-choose romance and a BDSM novel—yes, it’s as wild and entertaining as it sounds!

The story follows Dorothy “Dory,” a PhD student specializing in wildlife conservation. On the cusp of completing her degree, a research excursion takes a tragic turn, and Dory thinks she’s met her end. Instead, she wakes up on a planet teeming with gorgeous aliens, talking animals, and a wild mix of species from various time periods. For Dory, a scientist to her core, disbelief turns into fascination as she grapples with a world that forces her to question everything she thought she knew.

Lemming’s ability to blend humor, heart, and heat is masterful. I found myself laughing out loud repeatedly, especially at the antics of Dory’s talking lion best friend, Toto (yes, named after The Wizard of Oz). Toto’s dry wit and unwavering support add an extra layer of charm to the story.

As Dory adjusts to her new reality, she discovers unexpected connections—not with one, but two drop-dead gorgeous aliens. The romance is spicy and emotional, as Dory begins to understand that her previous life was a series of “must-dos” and to-do lists. On this alien planet, she gets a second chance to truly live for herself, exploring emotional, spiritual, and sexual freedom in ways she never imagined.

Lemming also excels at world-building. The alien planet, with its strange flora, fauna, and food, comes alive through Dory’s eyes. Her scientist’s curiosity adds depth to the story, making her journey of rediscovery both intellectually stimulating and laugh-out-loud funny.

In short, I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com is an absolute joyride. It’s equal parts romantic comedy, sci-fi adventure, and self-discovery tale, with a touch of kink to spice things up. If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh, swoon, and cheer for a heroine who learns to embrace her wild side, this one’s for you.

If you ever find yourself curled up on the couch with a heated blanket, a skincare mask, a glass of wine, and a need to laugh out loud at something fun and ridiculous – then pick up this book and have yourself the perfect evening.

This book was fun and silly in the most unique way. I can honestly say I've never read anything quite like it, and it's the perfect antidote if you've been having a rough week and just need to laugh and read some spicy alien romance.

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com x Kimberly Lemming
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Pub Day: February 18, 2025

This book was essentially an Ice Planet Barbarians, Jurassic World, and The Wiz love child which... interesting, lmao. I went in expecting laughs because, hey, it’s Kimberly Lemming, and she did not disappoint.

Dorothy “Dory” Valentine is finishing her PhD when she’s attacked by a lion and then abducted by aliens. While escaping, she crash-lands on a dinosaur-filled planet, where she teams up with her new lion buddy (Toto), a mysterious and sexy alien (Sol), and his equally hot maybe-war-criminal friend (Lok). Cue prehistoric creature battles, budding romance, and a lot of laughs as Dory starts questioning if Earth is even worth going back to.

The laughs delivered, but the world-building… it went way over my head at times, and I definitely skimmed a lot of it. Still, the sheer chaos and fun of it all made up for the confusion.

If you’re into hilarious alien rom-com adventures with steamy vibes, pink dinosaurs and tamagotchi’s, give this one a shot. Just don’t expect to absorb all the lore— honestly its worth reading for the laughs alone!

Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I don't think there is anybody doing it like Kimberly Lemming because WTF did I just read (/positive)!?!? I don't think I've laughed harder than when Dory asked why the owlish aliens didn't put a Target on the dinosaur planet. I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com takes everything you've come to expect from alien romances and turns it so far on its head that you'll be dizzy from how iconic it was. Did I mention there's a pink t-rex and a talking lion? Well, there is.

I was into it from the first page, but when she had her two fated mates throwing down for her there was no way I was reading anything else. The chemistry between Dory, Sol, and Lok is off the charts, and it's not just because they got shot with a super horny serum. I was sweating with how hot this was, like for real? I can't wait for what comes next in the series and from Kimberly Lemming.

Read this if you have ever asked yourself what if both aliens and dinosaurs existed on one planet and I was trapped there, alien romance, fated mates, creature comforts, and more hijinks than you've ever read before.

Bonus epilogue of Lok getting d*cked down🥺👉🏽👈🏽

"Why do all of these houses only have one bed?"
"Our research show that the 'only one bed' method is a tried-and-true way to get humans to mate!"

Synopsis: Dory, a PhD student studying meerkats in the Kalahari Desert, is thrust into chaos when moments before her death, she and a lion are abducted by owl-like aliens. Escaping with her newfound lion ally, Toto, they crash on a strange planet where modern and prehistoric wildlife coexist—and where alluring aliens complicate survival and Dory's plans to find a way home.

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While the Mead Mishaps series has been on my tbr for a while now, this was my first foray into this author's works... and at this point, I don't see myself reaching for more. Something about the overall writing style doesn't quite work for me. The strongest written parts (to me) were actually the smut scenes... then everything in between felt like filler where the author was constantly trying to one-up the absurdity. And I am a big fan of alien romances!!! I read them all the time!!!

Aside from the smut, the other highlights for me were the fun jokes and commentary on Dory getting her PhD and being a wildlife biologist. As a PhD student in biology I strongly related to Dory's experiences, and the way she viewed all the new creatures she encountered under the lens of "how is this evolutionarily possible", which is one of my favourite games to play. However, I did find it disheartening that even aliens have to deal with the issues of lack of research funding... life is so unfair.

Anyways, my guess is that you enjoyed the style of her other books you'll likely still enjoy this one, as I presume the overall vibes are similar to the Mead Mishaps series. Alternatively, if you are just looking for a quick, absolutely insane ride that has you thinking "how tf did I get here", this would probably fit the bill.

"What if I wanted to get you started on the ground sloth?"
"I was so hoping you'd say that. I have a lot of feelings about this."

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3.75 stars...first off thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC of this book...this was not my usual genre but I enjoyed the storyline and plot enough. It was a spicy rom com featuring aliens, talking lions and bird/alien creatures, a throuple oh and a 1 armed t-rex. It was quirky, NSFW at all, had some fight scenes, spicy scenes, lots of laughs, and some oh-sh*t moments. I would recommend if you like some aliens/other worldliness with your spice. I will probably read the next one when it comes out

My first five star read of 2025. This is delightful bonkers romp that also manages to be very steamy. I mean, we have owl-like kidnappers, a talking lion, and a pink T-Rex. In the midst of an abduction and crash landing in a Jurassic like world, Dory ends up falling for not one but two hot aliens. And wow, are the scenes with the three of them steamy! Run, don’t walk to get this book when it is released!

3.5 Very funny, but didn't land as well as the author's other titles.
Packed full of adventure, steamy scenes, and dinosaurs. Yay dinosaurs.

Hilarious & wacky paranormal romance

Like if Ice Planet Barbarians and Journey to the Center of Earth had a baby. A spicy, hilariously good time.

Y'all Kimberly Lemming is easily one of my favorite romance authors. I loved the romance portion of this book, but I could have done with a little more world building. For instance, I didn't really get a good sense of anyone's age. I know Sol and Luk have been on the planet for 10 years, but what does that mean for their actual age. Also, Dory is a PhD student, but that could mean she's anywhere from mid 20s to late 30s. In the grand scheme of things does this hurt the story? No. But I still wanted the information. Partially because I don't love a giant age gap love story.

I also could have done with more background on Sol and Luk. We get a lot of good background for Dorothy. She grew up in Georgia and her mom wanted her to be a pageant winning trophy wife. Instead, Dorothy forged her own way and followed her heart to be a wildlife biologist. Dorothy really leaps off the page whereas Sol and Luk are a little one dimensional. We get more background on Luk as the story progresses, but I could have done with more info about their home planet and their histories. The only real lore we get is the story about their mating ritual and some lore about wars.

This was a fun read and I'm already salivating for the next in the series. Kimberly Lemming knows my heart and wallet are dedicated lol.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

Kimberly Lemming has such a distinct writing style and flare that I don't think anyone else could pull of the things she does in her books! This was as wild as she promised it would be.

Thank you o NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed Lemming's last series and find her sense of humor sharp and self aware, which is one of my main interests in her work. I had lower expectations for this as I am not a huge scifi fan and while it was fun overall, I doubt I will read later installments in this series (if there are any) but I will check back in when Lemming visits a new world.

What hampered my enjoyment most were the transitions. Many were quite jarring. The first few chapters where Dory is abducted, I was so confused when a chapter opened in a new setting. This could have been easily fixed with her losing consciousnesses and waking up at the start of the chapter, but instead I reread the same 3 pages multiple times to comprehend that I didn't miss any plot (because I felt as though I did).

Lemming of course writes great chemistry between the characters and due to the zany situations, I am mostly able to suspend my disbelief, but the tight timelines were what were the hardest for me to believe in forming a relationship (which is more of an issue in genre than Lemming specifically). I got Lok and Sol mixed up more than a few times and wished they were a bit more distinct from each other. Dory had some really fun internal thoughts throughout (and sometimes external) which were most of my favorite parts. I loved how concerned she was with the science of everything while everyone else is worried about their safety. The humor is really where this book shines for me.

Due to my taste, once again, I always struggle with the concepts of "mates" so I didn't love that trope reappearing from Lemming's last series. Oh, and there were soooo many male characters, only one female character besides Dory in the whole book???? The lion could have been a lioness, the intern could have been a woman. Or, we could have had nonbinary rep, especially because I have a very hard time believing aliens have the same genders as us (although we also should always have human nonbinary people as well).


Overall, I would recommend if you like humor in your romance novels and a level of disconnect from reality.

*ARC provided by @berkleypub @berkleyromance*

I’m not sure where to even begin with this book? It was all over the place in the best ways? 😂. At no point do you know where the story is going and I commend the author for that. Always keeping us on our toes! I think for me where this fell flat was the sheer amount of data dump world building in a short book. I know that she has to set up the rest of the series but it at times was overwhelming. I also didn’t feel much of a connection between the three of them for about 70% of the book due to so much world building and chaos shenanigans.

The cover of this book is so good. It's what first drew me to the book. The title also made me want to read this.

I loved that Dory is a PhD student, and I really enjoyed the action in this book. It made the book go by quickly since there was always something going on. That being said, sometimes scenes started and ended too quickly. There were parts I had to re-read because I was lost as to how the characters got there, or who these new people were. This book could benefit from slowing down a bit. Even at the beginning, readers are immediately dropped into this alien world. While that might've been to make us feel like Dory does, it left me feeling lost. I wanted more time to get to know Dory and to get to know the world. More world building would've helped my understanding a lot.

While I know this was meant to me comedic, a lot of the comedy and dialogue came across as cheesy. It was in contrast to the steamy scenes. The steamy scenes were actually my favorite parts of this book (which is saying something since steamy scenes haven't been vibing with me recently). But those scenes were more serious, the characters more dominant and sensual. Then, the next scene, they're silly, cracking cheesy jokes and being more childlike. It almost felt like two different books, and I prefered the more serious and sensual one.

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My rating scale:
⭐ Not a fan
⭐⭐ Meh
⭐⭐⭐ I enjoyed it
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Obsessed!

This is pretty bananas, which is fun, but I'm not sure it came together as well as I would have hoped given how much I've liked the author's other series. Maybe if we got a POV from Sol or Lok in the first 3rd? I think the main characters just don't have enough of a connection to each other or the reader to make the smutty scenes very impactful other than just pure eroticism.
That said, love the camp of this and I adored Toto as a MVP side character

Imagine quite literally being attacked by a lion, abducted by aliens and dropped into a strange planet with dinosaurs running around… and your first thought is “omg, I’ll never finish my PhD.” 😂😂😂😂💀 felt!

This book was hilarious. There was no spice, just straight up smut and I was not prepared for it lol. But I loved it!!! Overall, this was just a really fun book and I had no idea where it was going, but I throughly enjoyed the ride. Memorable characters, interesting world building, hilarious dialogue, and such a fresh/lowkey take on the Wizard of Oz. A deeply unserious but memorable read. #TeamSol

I thought the Mead Mishap series by this author was hilarious so I was thrilled to read this one, but it just fell a bit short. I found the characters flat, and while the humor in her other series was great, this seemed too forced. The throuple was not compelling, and honestly, I thought the whole "knotting" aspect was just a bit too out there for me. There is of course a large market that will enjoy this book, but it turned out it was not for me, which is sad as a enjoyed her other series!