Not enough of anything for me. I needed more plot, more flirting (the meeting to spice went too fast), & the FMC need more of a personality. I was very disappointed by this. I liked her fantasy books way better.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was everything the title promised it would be! It was a short read but so much fun and highly entertaining, I can’t wait for the rest of the series.

Thank you PRH Audio for the listen, and Berkley for the ebook #BerkleyPartner

This was probably the wildest, most outlandish book I’ve ever read (listened) to, but boy was it a fun ride.
It felt like Mad Libs but make it a plot— and it worked. There was real back story here— she’s an animal scientist and she was abducted to another planet as part of a breeding program to help populate the planet. The whole planet is essentially a test zone of what each species like and getting them to cohabitate. On this planet there are also dinosaurs, and talking owl things that are the scientists conducting this experiment. Oh and a talking lion bestie that also may or may not have killed her in the very beginning leading to her abduction.
I think my favorite character was Toto, the lion. Just the line delivery and the bluntness—- it was chef’s kiss.
Again, what a fun read!

I wanted to read an adventure book and I thought this would be perfect! Although the premise sounded great and the beginning was going okay….I ended up DNFing around 30% in. I wanted to love this but I couldn’t get past the alien romance lol. I have realized that maybe it’s just not for me. I’m sure other people would love to give this one a try. It was fun up until the spicy parts. But that’s just me! Thank you again Berkley Romance for the finished copy.

*note I did not finish this book, but I will give this book a 3 star rating for the purposes of submitting this review.

Kimberly lemming has a great balance of making an interesting and past paced plot while also making me actually laugh out loud. The amount of times I caught myself laughing to myself is embarrassing but worth it!

Dorothy (Dory) Valentine, is a nearly PhD wildlife biology student who dreams of being a zoologist. Her life takes a wild turn when she is attacked by a lion and subsequently abducted by aliens. She crash-lands on a vibrant planet filled with dinosaurs and meets two alluring alien males, Sol and Lok. The story blends humor, adventure, and unexpected romance as Dory navigates her chaotic new reality. The aliens’ forced attraction through a hormone-laced dart and guage measuring their attraction by a owilsh voyeur. With a mix of comedy and thrilling escapades, Dory must confront her feelings and the bizarre circumstances that brought her to this unusual world. Does she want to get back to earth?

I will admit that the alien romance is not my usual choice. The title stuck out to me along with the wild cover. I couldn't resist. Readers will appreciate the unique premise that combines sci-fi elements with romantic tropes. The witty banter and strong character development make Dorothy relatable, while her interactions with the charming but dangerous aliens, Sol and Lok, create a compelling MMF love triangle. The humor and chaos keep the pace lively, ensuring an entertaining read. Additionally, the underlying themes of consent and self-discovery add layers to the sexy escapades. Readers drawn to fantastical settings, strong female leads, and steamy MMF dynamics will find this book enticing. The wild and wacky plot, quirky characters, and vibrant world make it a delightful escape for those seeking to push their romance boundaries. I thought it was fun, but totally wild. It won't be for every reader. You have to go into it suspending your expectations of reality...but then you can start counting the creative ways Dory gets her orgasms. There might be an underlying message about the incompetence of bureaucracy, which clearly transcends all alternate realities 🤣

Thank you NetGalley for this review copy.
This was a fun book and I really enjoy the monster romances. It was definitely one of a kind and I'm looking forward to more in this series.

Thanks so much to Berkley Romance for the free book!

Kimberly has done it again. What a romp. Her books have such an hilarious and swoony vibe that I just can’t get enough of. It’s impossible to read one of her books and not have the time of your life. Basically, a human animal researcher gets beamed up, along with a lion and find themselves dumped on an earth-like planet. A planet where modern animals roam along with dinosaurs and a few hot humanoid aliens that were also taken from their home planet and dumped. Then whoops, she got dosed with a love serum and now is “mated” to two hot alien dudes. That’s the plot.

Expect:
-MMF (human FMC, 2 alien MMCs)
-Black FMC
-a talking lion side character/bestie
-aphrodisiac/love serum
-lots of adventure banging
-hilarious antics
-dinosaurs
-child free HEA

Hilarious, fast-paced, and completely out of this world! Lemming blends romance and sci-fi absurdity with effortless charm—pure fun from start to finish!

I adore Kimberly Lemming but this one fell a bit short for me.
It is definitely a unique and fun read but I felt as though there was too much going on to keep up with the plot. I found myself having to reread certain parts over again to try and understand better.
I do think the idea was amazing just a little bit chaotic. But I will definitely keep reading Kimberly’s work, this one just wasn’t for me
Thank you for the ARC!

I am absolutely obsessed with everything Kimberly Lemming writes, and this book was no different. I cackled the whole time. Such a good romp!

The author herself has described this book on social media as an unhinged fever dream…and it is…in the absolute best way possible. I was absolutely engrossed by this story the entire time.

Let me roll back for a moment. I read Kimberly Lemming’s Mead Mishaps series in 2023 and 2024, and they were fun and decently steamy fantasy stories. To me they had the vibes of cozy fantasy but with a little more danger and raised stakes at times, but they were still cozy enough for me. So when I heard she had a sci-fi series coming (and I saw the titles), of course I was interested.

These books are absolutely just a fun time. And I can honestly say that for me, this Cosmic Chaos series feels a bit steamier/spicier than the Mead Mishaps. Honestly, reading this book gave me the same WTF? feeling that I get from watching the Dandadan anime. There was so much wild and ridiculous shenanigans happening that it felt like I was on a wild ride or that I was high on smokes or edibles.

I know that might not sound fun for some, but I was highly entertained for this whole read. The characters are well-developed and go through a journey together. Dory was smart and sassy and honestly hilarious. This terrible AI developed planet made for some fascinating encounters, and the whole set-up had so many layers to it that I know I’ll need to read this again to see what I missed the first time (probably due to either laughing or just asking myself “what the hell did I just read?”) It will be worth re-reads too.

In a year that has been stressful and terrifying, a year where I have to pay attention to everything going on in the US, it was also so wonderful to know that there are these incredible times of entertainment where I can sink into a book or a movie or a show just for a few hours, to give me that extra boost to keep going.

I want to be as brave and determined and educated and outspoken as so many of these characters I have loved throughout my life. For now it feels like I am a little more tentative in my commentary online…but perhaps even a cautious voice can add to the cacophony and help build it to an even louder output.

Anyway, I cannot wait to have a finished copy of this book on my shelves, and I am eagerly anticipating the release of book 2 because I’m sure it will also be hilariously fantastic.

This book was seriously laugh out loud hilarious with everything you honestly need in a rom-com... aliens, dinosaurs, and talking lions oh my!

Dorothy was minding her own business finishing up filming a meerkat colony for her PhD when shes not only attacked by a lion, but also then abducted by aliens. In the midst of her escape from the UFO, and joined by the lion whom she can now understand, she crash lands upon a planet full of dinosaurs and other flora and fauna that should by no means exist together. After finding out that she and the other humans on the UFO were brought here for a breeding program for the now native aliens, she finds herself mated to not one, but two alien goat men! Her first task... to punch the face of the head of the research facility who brought her here.

A wild ride of humor, romance and adventure. And dont forget the pink T-Rex!

Hi! Thank you so much for providing me with an ARC of this read 🫶🏾unfortunately, I did soft DNF this book. I absolutely loved other work of hers - I just don’t think this story was the one for me. Will try other stories of hers in the future! Thank you🫶🏾

I went into this expecting the weird & that's what I got. With that said, it was a quite a bit more chaotic than her Mead Mishaps series. The spicy scenes were not my jam, but that's not really the author's fault. It's got a talking lion and a bunch of dinosaurs, including a wooly stegosaurus. I also appreciated the nod to Jurassic Park with the "spared no expense" line near the end.

Be aware though, the cover is slightly misleading as this is actually a MMF romance not a single love interest.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.

I was hoping this would be more of the same of Kimberly's writing, just scifi instead of fantasy. I was both right and wrong. I enjoyed this more than I did her fantasy series. I found the characters to be funnier, and the "magic" that allowed for them each to understand each other was perfect! The poly enemies to lovers relationship was quick, but exactly the pacing I was hoping for when I picked this up. Our main character, Dory, was a badass, black, plus size woman who took charge multiple times in the face of danger. You'll also want to read it for the talking lion bestie (TOTO!!!) and the pink t-rex! I'm officially addicted to Kimberly's writing and will pick up anything she writes!

This is an absolutely amazing time. It’s wild, crazy, and beyond a typical rom-com. I wholeheartedly believe everyone that enjoys romance needs to read this.

# I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com (Co...
# 3/10/2025 ~ 3/10/2025
# 5.0 / 5.0

This book was exactly what I expect from Lemming!
It’s so quirky and had me laughing the whole time.
Love that we have a Dorthy and Toto with the nods to the wizard of oz!
The first line of this book really sucked me in:
“Thicken Nugget, you evil b**ch, stop murdering half the desert”
Sums up the wild ride you’re getting into.
This is an alien human romance and there is knotting so make sure it’s something you’re okay with.
But the story was great I can’t wait for another one and I highly suggest it!

Kimberly Lemming has done it again, delivering a book that is just as unhinged, hilarious, and delightfully chaotic as the title suggests. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Ice Planet Barbarians met The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy but with a rom-com twist—congrats, you’ve found your next obsession. Oh and Knotting...don't know what that means...you will.

This book is an absolute wild ride from start to finish. Our heroine is just living her life when—bam!—aliens. But instead of probing or an intergalactic war, she finds herself in the middle of a spacefaring romantic comedy complete with misunderstandings, absurd predicaments, and some seriously swoon-worthy alien hotties. The story is packed with laugh-out-loud moments that will have you clutching your sides (truly, Lemming should start marketing her books as an alternative to an ab workout).

Lemming’s signature humor shines, with fast-paced banter, chaotic adventures, and a romance that is both spicy and sweet. And let’s be real—if you loved Ice Planet Barbarians, this book will hit all the right notes for you. It's got ridiculous fun, otherworldly attraction, and just enough heartfelt moments to balance out the insanity.

If you need an escape that guarantees giggles, giddiness, and good ol’ space smooching, I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I’m Stuck in This Rom Com is your next must-read.

Big thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I adore everything Kimberly Lemmings writes, the Mead Mishaps series was one of my favorite reading experiences last year and her latest release is one of my favorites of this year. It’s literally the funniest thing I’ve read in a while, the concept is insanely chaotic (but in the best way) and fun with never a dull moment and honestly this was just a great time. It is different than her other works but I’m not complaining, I had a FANTASTIC time with this and it continues to consume my thoughts with how entertaining it was 😆