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

Yes. Yes. Yes. This is everything I want from a funny and spicy monster romance. I stayed up late on a work night to finish this and I'm 90% sure I will be rereading this within a few months. This book I think was a big improvement from the Mead Mishaps series (which I also enjoyed).

The main character is a niche type of capable that fits into the story without making it seem over the top. There is a lot of variety in the creatures and world-building. There is a good amount of action but it still feels low stakes and not stressful. The situations are humorous and the adventure is fun. I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and some of the tension and conflict. This book had a good balance and variety in the spicy scenes that flowed well with the rest of the plot. There are both MF and MMF scenes.

I cannot wait for the next book in this series!

Tons of laughs and spice, with a few elements that felt less comfortable.

I enjoyed the FMC in this. Dory is funny, with some mommy issues and a LOT of knowledge about biology from studying to get her doctorate. She makes the best of a bad situation and often uses her intelligence to problem solve with various animals, plants, and social situations. I particularly liked her repeatedly freaking out about how the various fauna & flora make no sense as an ecosystem (essentially screaming at megafrog “why do you exist” was so funny!) In this regard, Toto as an animal side kick does a good job of inserting more comedy and levity.

I was less fond of the two MMCs. Lok, the admitted war criminal (?) who wasn’t really that mad about it but was tired of fighting at least, and Sol, a stuffy lawyer who for some reason still had human lawyer stereotypes even though he was. a part goat fire shooting alien. I wish we had talked a lot more about the very dubious consent a lot of the spice scenes took place under; in some, Dory acknowledges that she cannot really stop herself because she’s been drugged by the intern, but in others we do see more of a purposeful thought process. the scene in front of the cul-de-sac in the middle of the battle was probably the one that raised my concerns the most, given that Dory is actively calling out the fact that she doesn’t want to do this in front of an audience or in the middle of a battle, is ignored, and then goes along with it due to the influence of the mating serum. to me, that left a bad taste. I also couldn’t believe that neither of the mates wanted her to be pregnant right away but didn’t mention this or discuss stopping it until 90% through the book? I also probably could have done without the omegaverse knotting. .Lastly, I really hope the next book isn’t starring Blair and Osid. I really don’t think I could stomach that.

Lastly, I did enjoy the subtle commentary in the book on how corporations treat people and habitats that stand in the way of their profit. the was that everything the corporation did was incredibly rushed because the budget for fuel was too small, but the offices were full of name brand things. The insertion of random things like steamboat willy battling other characters or billboards with AI nonsense on it were always funny.

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming follows Dorothy, a wildlife biologist focused on meerkats who gets, you guessed it, abducted by aliens! While on board the alien’s ship, Dorothy makes a daring escape with a lion named Toto, who becomes a close friend. After they escape their captors, they land on an alien planet inhabited by dinosaurs and many other strange creatures. On this planet they meet two of the “locals”, Sol and Lok, who Dorothy quickly becomes involved with. This book is a “why choose” mates story full of interesting creatures, strong and sassy women, and a whole lot of steam!

My personal thoughts: First off, I’m a lover of Kimberly Lemming’s writing. I absolutely loved her Mead Mishaps series, so I was really looking forward to this book. I loved Dorothy’s character immediately, she’s full of humor and depth and just a very well written character. Also, Kimberly Lemming does a great job of hooking the reader immediately, from the very first sentence. I just love her writing so much. I also love Toto! And the way he is written! I’m a sucker for a book with cool creatures, and man is this book full of them. I love Dory’s incredulity over the menagerie of animals on the alien planet that have no right to be there. I wasn’t expecting the two mate situation, but I’m not opposed to it! There was a lot more sex than I was anticipating, but again, I’m not opposed. The first and last quarter of the book were the best parts in my opinion, but I did really enjoy reading this.

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good rom-com, especially when it’s mixed with aliens and dinosaurs. I will definitely be recommending this book to customers at my store! Thank you so very much to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me to read this e-arc!

Aliens and lions and dinosaurs oh my!!!

Disclaimer: I read this book via audiobook and digital ebook from the penguin random house audiobook influencer club and NetGalley. Thank you for the free copies. This is my honest and voluntary review.

The audiobook was so well done. The narrator Hazel Addison was able to give everyone a distinct personality and I loved that so much about the characters. Her tone and pacing only
heightened the hilarity. I was in stitches almost the entire time.

Kimberly Lemming can't write a bad book. I'll stand by that ten toes down until the day I die. Her books are always snarky, quirky, hilarious and so wonderfully spicy. This book is no exception. The characters were interesting and well developed. I felt like the world was super unique, if not a little lacking in world building. Although I didn't subtract any rating for that because in a novel like this, that's hardly the main objective. It was easy to love these characters, in particular Toto.

The plot of this book kept me completely entertained. It was suspenseful and yet super light and fun. A perfect blend to keep me interested and happy to follow the characters. The spicy was definitely fun and well written.

I can't wait to read more of these wonderful stories.

This was such light-hearted good fun! This is my first Kimberly Lemming book and I'll definitely be picking up the rest of her books. I love a good STEM monster/alien romance!

*SPOILERS AHEAD!*

This was fun, though I had a hard time getting into it. I can't even really put my finger on what it was that didn't work for me, because it absolutely should have. Bonkers poly romance with a very self-aware and badass heroine is totally my thing, but this one just wasn't.

I did love that Dory spent so much time being like <i>this doesn't make sense, these dinosaurs would never have been living together, they're from different eras</i> and just questioning so many things. And the fact that they are basically in a breeding program, where they are provided with "enrichment" items (like animals in a zoo!) just about broke me, it was hilarious. As well as the random billboards everywhere with absolutely ludicrous (hilarious) wording on them.

As I write this review I honestly can't find anything *wrong* with the story, it was fun, spicy, all the things I would like in a rom-com, I just couldn't get into it. I think it's very likely a me problem, and not a book problem. I would recommend it, just for the bonkers-ness of it.

Read This Book If…you wanted more chaos in Ice Planet Barbarians!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

Genre: erotic sci-fi romance
Series: Cosmic Chaos # 1
Spice Level: 4/5🌶, 3-4 explicit scenes
Setting: alien planet
POV: single, 1st persons, past tense
Tropes: breeding kink, one bed, “good girl”

My Thoughts:
Listennnnnnnnn this was such a kooky and fun read! I literally laughed out loud at all of the chaotic elements.

Incompetent aliens abducted you? Great. You’re mated with not one, but two hot aliens? Amazing. There’s a fucking t-rex running around? Iconic.

This read didn’t have a ton of tension or emotional depth in the relationship, but I was too distracted by the great plot and spice to really care!

This is a quick, fun read that everyone is going to be talking about!

Memorable Quote: “How could I not be serious with a fallen star pressed against me? The world could sink into oblivion and I’d still have the honor of dying the happiest man alive.”

Thank you to the publisher for my advance copy!

I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com is the first book in Kimberly Lemming’s new Cosmic Chaos series and I just knew I was going to love it. The Mead Mishaps series is one of my FAVES because of the fearless heroines, hilarious antics, and complex politics and this new book followed suit!

Dory’s character is so hilariously relatable from start to finish, because if I started talking to a lion because of some alien communication serum then I, too, would be like “yeah cool.” Toto was the best animal familiar I’ve read in a while, and he’s a LION for crying out loud 😂 I loved their friendship and resourcefulness together as they navigate a new alien planet.

Also, JUSTICE FOR LOK 🚨 because he deserved to be on the cover too! Let it be known the romance in this book is a throuple! Lok and Sol were amazing love interests and the spice in this book is chaotic and surprising.

While this book is hilarious, it also dives into a pretty complex analysis of techno-capitalism. The dystopian note to this story adds that signature Lemming depth that I’ve come to be a huge fan of.

I’d recommend I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com to fans of alien romance, folks who enjoy political commentary and satire, and to anyone who owned a Tamagotchi

MEERKATS ON THE FIRST PAGE???? MY FAVORITE ANIMALS TO EVER EXIST????? This was so fun. Everything that an alien romance should be, with incredible spicy scenes and hilarious one-liners, and so many fun extra elements that I appreciated being featured!!! Silly? Yes. But so exciting and easy to read, I was drawn in from the start and couldn’t help but enjoy the ride!!!

I love Kimberly Lemming so when I was approved for this I almost died! This was a fun, sarcastically spicy experience with lots of crazy creativity. The characters all had fun personalities that made you want to laugh the entire time. Definitely recommend!

It was a first for me for this genre. It was funny, hella spicy and pretty weird. It was a lot for me to digest. 😅 I think if you’re a fun of this genre, you would love it but I think it’s a little too much for an introduction to monster romance.

Dorothy is a researcher who almost died when being attacked by a lion. Next thing she knows she is a different world with the said lion. While navigating around, Dorothy stumbled upon Sol and Lok. Sol and Lok are from different tribes of the planet. All three late found out they are part of a breeding program ran by the company that is also destroying the planet. They were all injected with a serum to encourage them to breed.


Thank you at Netgalley, Berkley and Penguin Random House for this ARC. ❤️