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.

Note:
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!

I have really got to start reading blurbs more closely because I just grabbed this based on the author and hadn't realized it was going to be an MMF romance - not anything I have strong feelings about, but not my typical trope. This was a really interesting and very spicy read - I thought the world-building was really cool. The premise was kind of like, what if some aliens were observing earth based on some very limited data points and then tried to recreate it on a different planet? Because it turns out that it might include a lot of romance tropes, some pink dinosaurs, some giant frogs, and a bunch of other animals that can talk. That works out okay here because of FMC, Dory, is a wildlife biologist who got abducted by aliens right after getting her throat ripped out by a lion on earth - they saved her life and took her to their experimental planet where she embarked on an adventure with two male aliens, the lion who tried to kill her, and a few other characters along the way. All of that was fine with me, but I did have some issues with the throuple relationship, which was born of a super scientific version of a love potion that forced a synthetic attraction for the purposes of mating experimentation. There's a content warning about dubious consent so it wasn't a surprise, but it just wasn't for me.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for a copy of the title in exchange for my review.

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a lighthearted, humorous, action-packed sci-fi romance that features an adventurous strong main character and an alluring alien love interest.

The best things about Kimberly Lemming's books are the witty often hilarious banter, chaotic frequently sarcastic zany ane swoony steamy tension, of which this book delivers plenty. Such silly and spicy wild ride!

At this point this author is on my must read no matter what list.

this is my first Kimberly Lemming book. it was such a ridiculous and fun read. i can't wait for the next book in the series! i will come back to expand on my review, but I wanna go read her other books now

This book is an out of pocket experience that I literally didn’t know what to expect when flipping the page! As the title suggests, “I got abducted by aliens and now I’m trapped in a rom com” - is the literal synopsis of the book, the author cannot be more clear! This book picks up literally from the start and she does not hold back.

“ I’m following a strange alien with a talking lion - and there are dinosaurs everywhere. Great, perfect. Totally normal. Starting to think I’m not on earth anymore. But it’s cool. It’s fine. We’re rolling with it. Cool, cool, cool.”

The book was fast, paced and fun, it caught your attention, and it keeps hold of it throughout the entire story. Dorthy finds herself in an unforeseen circumstance (obviously), specifically on a planet with a talking lion, two different yet incredibly attractive aliens, and dinosaurs. This group bands together to figure out how they got to the planet and how Dorthy can find a way home.

She gets stuck in a romcom for a reason: we have tropes littered throughout - enemies to lovers, only one bed, fated mates - to name a few. It’s a unique take on some popular romance tropes.

Things I loved about the story:
The character banter was incredible
There was a lot of references to the Wizard of Oz
Laughing out loud funny/totally ridiculous situations
The spicy parts were INCREDIBLE

I did not expect the story to take a turn like it did or for the plot to progress in the way it did. It was uniquely surprising and fun - it has a sci-fi/fantasy take given the situation of the story. However, I did think that it lagged a little bit in the middle and had me a little disengaged - but it didn’t last long.

Thank you Berkly Romance & Berkly Publishing for the ARC copy!!

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

What a freaking romp. It's Kimberly Lemming at her best.

Should it be taken super seriously? No. But did it make me laugh out loud and blush at a steamy scene in the back of an Uber? Yes, for sure. It's a science fiction romance with aliens, talking animals, and a whole lot of adventure. Also some VERY spicy sex which I was not prepared for. I hope we learn more about the planet and Intern's program in the next installment!

10/10, what a fun time! I liked Kimberly Lemming's previous books.... but this is a love match. I enjoyed the characters and the story, all of it rediculous, all of it amazing! I hope there is a series in this books future. It was such a good time and her writing is better than ever. Can't want to get a physical copy to add to my shelf!

Thanks, Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC!

Hands down, this must be the most chaotic, hilarious, sarcastic, jaw-dropping, on the nose debauchery and unexpected alien abduction book I've ever read. 

While studying a group of Meerkats in the jungle, PhD student Dory's life is cut-short by a sudden attack from a lion. Not thinking things could get any worse, she finds herself waking up on an alien ship being examined but colorful Owls!?

Further down the rabbit hole, Dory begins to lean into the new bizarre reality she's found herself in as wave after wave of the impossible and improbable confronts her at every turn.

Without giving too many specific details about Dory to avoid spoilers, our FMC goes on a journey of self-acceptance in this crazy new world. Plagued by self-doubt and being seen as not accomplished or dignified enough by her mother her entire life, Dory needs a major confidence boost. And we see her find a companion, friend and sounding board in the lion who attacked her, no less. 

And as the least likely person to entertain romantic relationships, Dory is thrown into a polyamours,couptrio at the hands of eccentric Owl-alien Intern for the sake of research. Dodging one danger after another, Dory's quest to make it back to Earth slips father and father away.

Reading this book, readers are highly likely to:
Cackle uncontrollably
Blush at everything Lok says.
Want to throttle Intern
Wish they could visit Waffles
Shake their head every time Toto opens his mouth
Question if frogs should be sentient beings
Be reminded of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 


As a fan of Lemmings' previous work, I went into this new series with excitement but also a little bit of worry.  For readers like myself who have shortlists of authors they love to read, the vibes of new projects/genres can be so unexpected.
This new alien rom-com series will draw alien romance readers into the Lemmings' universe while maintaining the appreciation of her DnD/LitRPG reader-fanbase from her Mead Mishaps series. I cannot wait to read more.

I am a huge fan of Kimberly Lemming's writing, but I found this book didn't meet her standards. The romance felt contrived and not at all believable. I love the premise, and some parts were really funny, and totally Lemming's style. Unfortunately, I couldn't get on board with the plot.

I was especially disappointed with one of the spicy scenes that felt like it was thrown in just to have some spice included. To be honest, this book would probably have been better if the spice were left out.

All in all, this one didn't hit the spot for me, so I award it 3 out of 5 stars.

There was so much about this book that I just really enjoyed. I literally laughed out loud a few times while reading. The spicy scenes were really well done too. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for review.

Honestly, this book is just for the vibes. If you don’t mind reading a romance book with no plot and just for the vibes, then you will enjoy reading this book. Just keep it in mind. If you think that this book is more for the plot, you will be disappointed. It’s literally for the vibes only. No plot, just vibes.

Kimberly Lemming is a queen of romances, and I'm so happy she's made her first expedition into science fiction! I love her books (including this one): her characters are hilarious and likeable, her plots are silly without being stupid, the books are spicy without being overdone... I could go on! I'm so glad she's finally getting the roses she's always deserved, and I hope to see more from her!