I adore the world Kimberly Lemming builds and this one was no different! This is the perfect mix of humor and romance and spice. I found myself laughing out loud and swooning ("you make the mundane precious" like omg????). Kimberly Lemming continues to be an auto-buy author for me.

This had the same fun banter and world building of previous Kimberly Lemming titles but I really needed the POVs of our love interests. I think it made it hard to feel the connection between the characters and their chemistry.

The world and set up for this place is hilarious and has the same zing of her other titles. I liked her twist on an alien romance too.

Series Info/Source: This is the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series. I got this on eGalley from NetGalley for review.

Thoughts: This was a fun and light-hearted read with quite a bit of alien sex in it. This is ridiculous and goofy and completely unbelievable. However, it was still a fun quick read that was a nice break from more serious reads. It made me laugh out loud a few times, but I also rolled my eyes at how completely silly it was as well.

Dorothy is a wildlife biologist until she suddenly (unfortunately) gets mauled by a lion. It ends up okay because at that moment she is also abducted by aliens. She wakes up and scrambles to escape the spaceship she's on only to end up in an escape pod with the very lion that tried to kill her. But the lion can talk now, so it's all good I guess. She crashes on a strange planet only to be rescued by a sexy alien named Sol, who gets into it with another sexy alien named Lok. They are all developing strangely intense attractions to each other that might not be completely natural.

I struggled a bit with the whole premise that the three characters involved were forced to lust after each other. This does give the tone of the book a bit of a yucky feel for me; this was navigated decently but wasn't my favorite theme. Also the whole premise of a weird earth kind of substitute and a breeding program to save a species was just a bit too goofy to quite make sense to me.

All the above aside, some of this book is laugh out loud funny (if you can get past the goofiness). I did end up getting strangely attached to the characters. There was a lot of action and it was fast-paced. This was a quick read that was entertaining. It had some very risque and dirty sex scenes in it as well. I struggled a bit with these since they kind of were, but kind of weren't consensual. I also thought the sex scenes got strangely repetitive and was left wondering what was up with the whole male knot organ thing (this gave me flashbacks to Hazelwood's "Bride" book).

My Summary (3/5): Overall I didn't enjoy this quite as much as Lemming's Mead Mishaps series. I found the Mead Mishaps series to be a lot more funny, sweet, and cozy and enjoyed the fantasy setting more. This was just a bit too far over the goofy line for me, and some of the sex scenes gave me more of a "yuck" feel than a "great chemistry" feel. I did end up becoming strangely attached to the characters here, and I thought the world was crazy (maybe a bit too crazy). I am on the fence as to whether or not I will continue reading this series. I didn't hate this, I just didn't love it either. Mostly when I finished this I was like, "Well, that was a quick and weird read. Moving on." If you are a big Lemming fan, I would give this a try and see how you like it.

What a ridiculously funny skewering of academia and wildlife research! The plot was bonkers in the best way and never took itself too seriously. I loved all the main characters, especially Sol, the protective lawyer turned dinosaur hunter. The sex scenes had a tendency to come out of absolutely nowhere and were often outside with zero privacy. Both would usually bother me but a threesome in front of a tiny flying alien in glasses somehow fit with this book’s energy.

My favorite of Lemming's yet! I've read the previous rompy and fun books from Lemming and and really liked them, but I felt this was her best one so far! I think the humor really landed for me and I was thoroughly entertained. The romance was sweet and steamy, and I enjoyed everything happening there a lot; the only thing I wished was different was that the two men had more of a development of their relationship along with her relationship blossoming with each of them.

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.