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.𖥔 ݁ ˖ If there's one thing I can expect from a Kimberly Lemming book, it's humor. Throw in some aliens, a talking lion, a badass FMC and a ton of spice, and you get 'I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com'. This was book wild, in all aspects.

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ Dorothy is soooo close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology, when she's almost attacked by a lion, and then abducted by aliens. Her and her new talking lion bestie, Toto, are thrown into an insane world, where dinosaurs walk and everything wants to devour Dorothy.....including Sol and Lok, two hot aliens. We follow them on their spicy, exciting journey to battle the mysteries of this new planet.

🛸 Fun world-building.
🛸 Talking lion bestie & dinosaurs.
🛸 Spiiiiiiiice that will have you questioning things.
🛸 Human x alien romance.
🛸 D&D/rom-com vibes.
🛸 Tons of humor & banter.

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ I love this authors sense of humor, and her books never fail to make me laugh. Dorothy was a fun, spunky FMC and her talking bestie, Toto was the real reason we all loved this book. The spicy scenes were spicing, and I actually really enjoy the way she writes out her romance and spice.

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ Overall, this was a really fun, energetic read. I think it was a little too much for me, though. After a while, I kinda got bored with the whole alien, dinosaurs, everything's funny sorta vibe. Maybe alien rom-coms aren't my thing? Idk. It just got repetitive for me, and I found myself bored at some parts. I really enjoyed her other novels though, and would 100% recommend this to someone looking for a hilarious, uplifting read.

💫 Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this e0arc in exchange for an honest review. 💫

Full of humor, great banter, and all the steam, this book is an absolute blast! Sol, Lok, and their Stardust had me in stitches. I literally didn’t want to put it down until the very last page.

Kimberly Lemming adds a fresh and witty voice to the alien romance genre. I laughed out loud!
I’m talking giant frogs, a pink T-Rex, and a talking lion people. It’s wonderfully imaginative, oh so sexy, and laugh out loud funny.

Heres what I loved most:
The writing - full of banter, humor, and well thought out storytelling.
The world building left me rolling. It was absurd in the most hilarious way.
The characters are fully fleshed out and very likable.
I seriously can’t wait to see what this brilliant author comes up with next.

Thank you so much @berkleyromance for the advance review copy.

In the market for a Fever Dream Jurassic Park on an Alien Planet, replete with Tamagotchis and a talking lion? Do I have the book for you.

I DEVOURED the full mead mishaps series, and physically squealed in delight when I got approved for this ARC – two of my most favorite things: Kimberly’s beautiful, unhinged mind and alien romance. This should’ve been a slam dunk for me, and while it was fun, cute, and utterly wild in the best way – I fear it hit the limit of too unhinged for me.

This is, at its core, deeply silly. The story opens with a PhD student – Dorothy! – as she’s orchestrating what is functionally Meerkat Manor (an underrated classic), until fate intervenes and she finds herself on an alien planet that seems to be a strange amalgamation of creatures, homes, and items belonging to various times in Earth history. A pink T-Rex! A sloth! A defies-the-laws-of-biology giant toad! And of course – Tamagotchis that a sentient owl species uses to track the mating habits of the species inhabiting the planet.

In short: it’s so deeply unserious that it feels like a dream your subconscious mashed up in the midst of a Benadryl nap. And while the extent to which this story refuses to take itself seriously is delightful and charming, it’s also a bit overwhelming. There’s such a thing as too much silly, and this book surpassed it by miles. Leagues, even.

Ultimately, this is a fun, quick, scorching hot read, just prepare for an unpredictable rollercoaster of goofiness. Perfect for Aquarius season!

I absolutely adore all of Kimberly Lemming’s books and novellas and was sooooooo excited to read this book!

In this new book, fans of Kimberly Lemming’s work will recognize the quirky humor, sass, and overall low-stress/fun/weird vibes from her previous work. I also LOVED that this book was a MMF romance and explored that dynamic in a fun and sexy way.

However, this book was not as successful with world building, plot, or tension building as Mead Mishaps. As someone who has read quite a bit of alien romance (and adores Ice Planet Barbarians), this fell short in how it approached it our main character’s conflicting emotions, language barriers and learning curves, as well as the tension-building. This book felt like it was trying to do too much, which distracted from the things that would have worked really well (save some of your ideas for the sequels, Kimberly! You have so many good ones!)

All this being said, I would still recommend this book to fans of Kimberly Lemming. And of course, I will be reading any follow ups to this book. I’m hoping that with the world building established in this book, we might find that the next books are even better.

Oh my goodness, how does she do it. Kimberly lemming has a way with her books. I laugh out loud all the time. They're so easy to read and such a treat that it's like a bowl of popcorn, you get so immersed that it's done before you know it and you are left wanting more. Obsessed. Cannot wait for more.

This book was provided by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

Uhhhhh I’m sad about this one. I absolutely loved the other books by this author, but this one just didn’t work for me.

The connection between the FMC and her lovers was so shallow and never actually deepened at all. I also wasn’t really prepared for it to be a throuple book, the cover and description (and previous books from the author) didn’t really prepare me for that. I only really liked one of the men, the other wasn’t really present enough for me to ever care much about him. All in all, I’m honestly really disappointed at this one.

I thought this was a very cute and goofy book. Unfortunately me and the book were not a match but I am going to be recommending this book to some friends who do adore the rom com hilarious books with alien lovers. I thought this book definitely still deserved a 4 star rating simply because the writing was spectacular and I personally love the author as they are an all time must buy author for me.

This started off so weird and I had no idea what was going on, but by the 5th page I was HOOKED. The tone of the book and the comedic relief was sooo good!! I truly enjoyed the authors writing style and found myself so enticed by the world created. The actual romance was 3.5/5 and the spice I NEVER seen coming but it’s a strong 4/5!! This was my first book by this author and I am now going to pick up her backlist. ;)

3/5 stars

I Got Abducted By Aliens was an absolutely romp that I enjoyed — but not as much as I thought I would.

I knew going into this that IGABA would be absolute chaos and unserious in the best way. I mean, it’s Kimberly Lemming! However, I think that the chaotic nature of this book constantly worked against it.

Sometimes it felt like there was too much going on at once, and because of this, the pacing is uneven and the writing lends itself to be choppy in some areas. I also didn’t form strong, meaningful connections with the characters — even Dory — because I felt like I didn’t have enough time to. I wanted to know MORE about the triad’s own personal backstories. If this book was 50-75 pages longer, I think we could’ve gotten there.

IGABA did manage to have the perfect balance of spice and humor, but didn’t strike the chord for me in terms of romance. I don’t mind instalust, but beyond the sexual chemistry, the romantic chemistry left little to be desired. I really wanted for Sol and Lok, especially, to build a better connection.

All things considered, this was still fun! This triad was entertaining to follow and their personalities bounced perfectly off one another. But I think my favorite character was definitely Toto. That snarky lion has a special place in my heart 😂

Even though this particular book wasn’t my favorite, this will be enjoyed if you’re craving something lighthearted, spicy, and camp 🦕

I received a free copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group; all opinions expressed are exclusively my own.

I fully do not understand why I don't love these books, because as far as I can tell there is every reason I should. Full of Lemming's characteristic humor and romance, this book is full of wit and whimsy and wonder. I'm going to keep reading everything by this author, but there's just something missing for me and I truly can't quite place what it is. Fully recommend this title if you like humorous science fiction with lots of spice!

For sensitive readers, this book contains violence, torture, death, medical procedures without consent, kidnapping, dubious consent (equivalent to an aphrodisiac), graphic sexuality, and captivity.

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is absolutely bananapants in the best way!

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This book was absolutely insane in the best way! I have loved everything Kimberly has written. Her writing is hilarious and the stories she creates are unique and so much fun!

This book starts off with Dory being abducted by Aliens along with a lion. Along the way she's able to communicate with the lion and their adventure depends crash landing on a planet that's inhabited by dinosaurs and an alien species. Where Dory finds Sol and Lok and things get crazy! This book was fast paced and just so much fun.

Im so stoked this is going to be a series! Thank you to @kimberlylemming @berkleypub and @netgalley for the gifted eArc.

I love Kimberly Lemming's titles and the vibes of her fantasy romances so much and this one did not disappoint. I'm typically pretty picky with romance, but this was fun.

Stranded on an alien planet with two sexy alien mates?

SPECTACULAR! GIVE ME FOUR OF THEM RIGHT NOW.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Berkley pub!

Dorothy's abduction by aliens leads her to a new world where she finds herself entangled with two incredibly attractive aliens.

This book is not only hilarious but also keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Highly recommend!

Did I mention the two sexy aliens? P.S. There's some sword-crossing action with the sexy aliens.

Enjoy the ride!

CAWPILE Ratings:
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 10
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 10

Kimberly Lemming’s I Got Adopted by Aliens, and Now I'm Trapped in a Romcom follows Dorothy, a doctoral student in wildlife biology, after she’s abducted by aliens. These aliens specifically sought out Dorothy and other women like her to help reestablish another alien colony and produce offspring for the future. This leaves Dorothy stranded on an unknown planet with an ancient Earth species and strange hybrid creatures, some resembling the animals and plants she loves to study.

I adore everything Kimberly Lemming writes. She has such a unique ability to take the wildest situations and turn them into something laugh-out-loud funny while crafting characters that feel real and dynamic. The tension between Lok and Sol, two rivals who manage to find common ground, was especially enjoyable. Oh, and the talking lion? Absolutely fantastic.

I’m so excited to see what the rest of the Cosmic Chaos series will bring! Big thanks to Berkley Pub and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Note: this is a review of the digital ARC I read through NetGalley.
I am overdue with this review. It's the end of October, and I finished this a month ago. I've been struggling with how I can best articulate how much I enjoyed this book and how much respect and trust I have for Kimberly Lemming as an author.
The book was hilarious, smart, and fast-paced. It felt like a 30 Rock episode where you fully get all the jokes in an episode after you rewatch it at least a couple of times. Slowing down between chapters helped me catch onto the jokes, references, and witty moments that I may have missed. I love Dory. She's intelligent and ridiculous in the best ways. Example: a question another character asks her, “Are you sure you don’t want to climb some towering mountain to scream at a flower?” I also related to this quote from her, “For the same reason I do anything, because it’s interesting."
Kimberly Lemming's writing style is full of wit, humor, and heart and that's the only reason why I finally tried an alien romance. I don't see myself reading this trope again until the next book in this series comes out. And I am already impatiently waiting for it.
All in all, I liked this book, I have liked all of Kimberly Lemming's books, and I'm pretty sure all of my friends now know this because I recommend them constantly.

I haven't read Lemming's other series, but it seemed like this was of a similar flavor, and I'm honestly glad I got to read this. Absolutely hilarious! It's unhinged, but in a way that feels weirdly approachable?

Kimberly Lemming's books are SO funny. This one is pitch-perfect, had me laughing out loud, and both delights in the tropes of the genre and sends them up in moments of absurdity. Loved this, will always read a Lemming title.

Kimberly Lemming has quickly become an auto-read author for me

After absolutely DEVOURING her Mead Mishaps series, I was ECSTATIC to see she had this new series - Cosmic Chaos - coming out.

The title of this is eye-catching - and don’t worry the contents are just as fun, creative, chaotic, refreshing, and ridiculous in the absolute BEST POSSIBLE WAY. I flew through these pages, thoroughly enjoying myself along the way, and then was angry at myself for not savoring them and making them last longer.

… and that’s saying something because usually I am NOT a fan of the “why choose” trope, but somehow Lemming made me like it here. That’s some serious talent.

The steam in this book is also excellent… and, honestly, this may be her steamiest one yet!

Overall, this was a DELIGHT, and I already can’t wait for book 2!

SUGGESTED SNACK PAIRING: poached eggs and toast, or coffee and chocolate

Triggers: sexual content, kidnapping, animal death, gun violence, war

If I could rate this 4.25 I definitely would! Welcome back Kimberly Lemming!!! An insta buy author for me, I read anything this woman writes. Although it took me a second to get into this book since it's more science fiction than fantasy, which is normally what I read, I quickly got into it! I loved the differences in both of the love interest and the main character's personality. And the spice!!!!! Well done!