This book is silly, fun, full of action, ridiculous, cute, spicy, and somehow also completely adorable.
Toto, Dory’s lion companion, is the best. I want to be part of a lion’s pride, get to hang out with him, and receive solid advice from. Also, “I’ll eat your heart and shit out your dreams!” is exactly what I expect a lion to yell at someone grabbing him. It took some time for the other main characters to grow on me but I’m so glad they did. The sweet moments between them took me by surprise. There is some definite spice, Dory does get to have two alien lovers. Sol and Lok are different personalities and even builds, but both are plenty hot.

Small Spoiler
Around the half-way point of the book, the characters have a moment of laughing together about the absurdity of it all, what is happening, their “mission”, etc. It is the most at ease Dory felt since arriving on the planet and it somehow made me more comfortable in the book, as well. Like, I’m reading this way over the top, hilarious, heart-touching book, and it is so much fun that even the characters are laughing about it.
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Overall, I’m so happy I read this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The book was ABSOLUTELY WILD. I'm a huge Kimberly fan so I was clamoring to get this. I was so surprised by the love interest which was really refreshing. I loved this and would definitely read the next. Thank you for the early copy!

I liked this book concept but the exection fell flat for me a bit. If you want a short funny romance though, it's good.

Kimberly Lemming is now an auto-buy author for me! This is a bonkers sci-fi romance fever dream complete with TWO fated mates, a talking lion, dinosaurs, a hodge-podge terraformed planet, and so much more. While it was a little light on character/relationship development, it was an action-packed joy to read and I'm on the edge of my seat for the next one!

The romance between Dory and her alien saviors is as thrilling as it is hilarious, blending heart-pounding adventure with laugh-out-loud moments. It’s a delightful and raucous exploration of love in the most unexpected places, making it a must-read for fans of witty, steamy sci-fi romance.

Holy convoluted story, Batman...

I really enjoy Lemming's world-building in this one - women of Earth who are a moment from death are abducted by an alien race who are running scientific experiments to colonize another world. On this world, they have also introduced a race of flame-throwing warrior aliens whose planet was destroyed. Earthlings and this species are genetically compatible, so the abducting race have mixed the flora and fauna of their worlds, creating a poisonous plant and dinosaur infested hellscape. Oh, yes, and there's a lion.

I wanted to love this story, but 75% in, I had to give it up due to the utter unpredictability and lack of brain power to continue following the whiplash-inducing turns of events. Too much for me.

This book was the most bonkers thing I ever read and it’s literally my new favorite thing. This book was just everything and I really loved it the only downside was that I read it all in a day and have to wait for this to actually come out so I can get closer to the next book which I feel like is going to be twice as bonkers and I’m both terrified and thrilled for it. Kimberly Lemming could write anything and I would read it. Loved this so much. This was my favorite book this year and let’s just consider it the top contender for next year too.

I loved this! It was ridiculously funny, I was literally laughing out loud. I was annoying my roommates nonstop, telling them about one-liners, talking lions, and owl-sized aliens. We're far enough out that I won't say too much about it, but I definitely recommend reading it in February! I will note, it's described as a rom-com and while it is a romance and very funny, it is higher stakes than what I would officially call a rom-com. Lots life-or-death situations over the course of the book. (Think a funnier Ice Planet Barbarians). Nonetheless, I had an absolutely blast reading it!

I have read and absolutely LOVED the Mead Mishaps series from Kimberly Lemming. This book fell short for me. I didn't get attached to the characters at all. It lacked the humor I was expecting and the plot was just lacking. Perhaps I went in with too high of expectations? This was just a mediocre. It felt rushed and the spice felt forced in (not as in non-consensual, but as in the author had a quota of spice scenes and threw them in randomly).

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is an absolute blast! It’s quirky, hilarious, and full of witty dialogue, blending romance and sci-fi in the most delightful way. The absurd yet lovable characters keep you laughing as they navigate wild situations and romantic tension aboard an alien spaceship. If you’re looking for a light, fun read with a unique twist, this one’s a must!

This poly alien romance, reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz, was everything I have come to expect from Kimberly Lemming and more! I am obsessed with the sheer originality of this book and just how fun and smutty this story was!

I love Kimberly Lemming’s Mead Mishaps series, and this is another winner for me! She makes the jump from fantasy to sci-fi look easy, exploring all the best parts of this new genre while incorporating the monster romance we know and love. I hope to see this series continue with Blair!

I am obsessed with this book! I laughed so hard for my favorite two subgenera were rolled into one book. Kimberly never lets me down.

I am a huge fan of Lemming, I read The Time I Got Drunk...at a Werewolf! I planned to read Book 1 and 3 in the Mead Mishaps series, they are on my TBR. She is now an auto-buy author for me.
When I saw the eARC for this next book, I immediately requested and jumped for joy when I was approved!

Lemming, your brain needs to be studied, and I mean that in a good way! How she comes up with such chaotic, funny, super spicy, strange, books where you are gonna have a fun time, and at the same time, what happens is slightly twisted!!??

Another book I could not put down, and had a good time. I think the beginning chapter was a little off, and could probably use a little editing, but once I got past that, I was all in!

A human, on a new planet, where her friend is a lion (also from earth), and she ends up in a throuple on a foreign planet, and it's a planet that is loosely based on Earth (but they get most things wrong!). Complete chaos, fun, and well a lot, a lot of spice!

4.25 STARS!
Thank you Netgalley for this eARC, I am so happy I got to read this book!

Kimberly Lemming can do no wrong in my book. I absolutely adore her cozy fantasy series, Mead Mishaps, and “I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com” is a perfect series starter. You’ll get the laughter, the spice, and the hijinks we love in the Mead Mishaps series. Dory, Lok, and Sol are a great throuple and I can’t wait to see more of them in the next book. Toto is the perfect comedic relief and who doesn’t want to have a talking lion as a side kick? If you are looking for a fun, low-stakes, spicy book then this is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I received an eARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I laughed so much while reading this book! I love Kimberly Lemming's writing ever since I first read That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon in 2022. I can't wait until this book comes out so I can add it to my physical Kimberly Lemming book collection. I plan to re-read this often! It was such a good time and honestly would stand on its own even without smut in it. The smut was superb though. I love Toto, the lion, he was the greatest if not the most unlikely best friend for Dorothy. The intern flew between being the biggest pain in the a*s and the funniest comic relief. I loved the love interests and I was honestly on the same barometer with them as Dorothy consistently through the book. I cannot wait to see what else the owl aliens have misunderstood about human life and Earth. I am also curious to see how long Dorothy can keep her secret from them throughout the series when it comes to coffee and chocolate (iykyk). I recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a wacky alien romance that doesn't take itself serious in any way. Its a great time!

“You two are so weird. Never leave me”
Kimberly Lemming has a way of writing adventurous fun books that genuinely make me laugh. Who writes a book with aliens, extinct dinosaurs and a lion but as a romance? I’m so happy to have gotten this arc.

The heros are opposites, the hero is a biologist who yells a lot (it’s funny in context), the lion is adorably funny and Intern (a bird creature) is innocently adorable too. I loved her writing style and humor.

*Spoiler*
My only con is I don’t like how their mating was forced with a serum that was injected without their consent

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

✨ Fated Mates
⚗️ Experimental Planets
💕 Lok & Sol
🦁 A Talking Lion named Toto


I always have the best of times reading Kimberly Lemmings books! And this one has sky rocketed its way to my favorite of the bunch!

The Rom-Com aspect definitely hit! I loved Dory! She was the perfect balance of smart and chaotic. Her relationship with Toto was a lot more endearing than I thought it would be. At some points they would bicker like siblings 🤣. And I definitely can’t forget Lok and Sol!!! *WHEW* 🥵 spectacular give me 14 of them!

This is definitely a strong start to what’s probably going to be my favorite series from Kimberly Lemming! Because who would have thought that a story could blend alien abduction, prehistoric creatures, romance, and comedy? But somehow, Kimberly Lemmings makes it work ✨brilliantly✨. Every twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat, laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. I hate that I read this so early (Thank you Berkley 🫶🏾) because I want to know what happens next IMMEDIATELY!

Very cute and incredibly silly. Very much captures the rom com vibe with a dash of extra ridiculous. Wizard of Oz meets dinosaurs, aliens and more. The characters were all so fun. Dory gets not one, but TWO alien lovers. Woo hoo! Toto was ridiculous in the best ways. I think the beginning is still my favorite part though, a meerkat researcher? So cool! My first Kimberly Lemming book and definitely won't be my last.

truly one of the most unique romances ive ever read! this gave me almost ice planet barbarian vibes if that was your cup of tea, and the humor was top notch! i now need to read lemming’s other novel, as this was a complete delight and i cannot wait to read more from her!