Bridget and Shani hang out with bookstagrammer Amanda from @AmandasBookClub_, and things immediately go off the rails in the best way possible. Amanda, a self-proclaimed “dummy reader”, aka here for a good time, not a grammar check, is deep in her fantasy romance era—dragons, vampires, Omegaverse, you name it.

The trio dives into book club disasters (Viola Davis’ biography? Not the smut they signed up for), romance tropes that own their souls, and The Summer I Turned Pretty drama (Belly is the problem, actually). Also on the table: Loch Ness Monster smut, an absurd amount of orc fluids, and the eternal battle of Stefan vs. Damon. It’s chaotic, it’s hilarious, and it’s the kind of unhinged book chat every romance reader needs in their life

We decided:

• Romance books don't need to be serious; let's embrace the joy of ridiculous plots like vampires and aliens, shall we?
• Being a mood reader means I might dive into a rom-com one day and a dark fantasy the next, because who needs consistency?
• We can all agree that if a book has dragons or shifters, it's an instant win in the fun department, right?
• It's a wild ride trying to escape reading slumps, but sometimes you just gotta reread your faves and hope for the best.
• Why read serious biographies when you can enjoy a rom-com about being abducted by aliens? Life's too short for boring books!
• The absurdity of love triangles in books is just that: absurd, but somehow we keep falling for them, don't we?

• Kevin Hart - I Can't Make This Up
• Tina Fey - BossyPants
• Amy Poehler - Yes, Please
• Trevor Noah - Born a Crime

• Got Bridget out of a reading slump. 5 stars! I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
• Book Bridget and Amanda are HYPED for! Oathbound by Tracy Deonn - out now. This is book 3 in the Legendborn Cycle
• A dragon-shifter romance highly recommended by us! Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
• Loch Ness Monster Shifter Bridget recommended to Amanda. Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
• Amanda recommended Get in My Swamp by GM Fairy
• Bridget has read all these books and they're unhinged in the best way. Orc Sworn by Finley Fenn

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Enjoy this episode with a delightful guest-host Tre, our new friend from bookstagram, who is here to talk about Kimberly Lemming's latest release, I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com! Tre loves monster romances, and like many of us, discovered Kimberly's books with That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon.

• We chatted through our favorite characters of this alien world, how funny the world-building is.
• That the romance is in Dory's POV, which allowed us to discover the alien planet at the same time as Dory.
• How much we love Toto the lion, his nonchalance, his confidence, his wingman skills.
• How Dory's intelligence and PhD help us as readers understand the world and solve the main conflict of the book (YAY)
• The aliens in charge being birds that have tech integrated with themselves, and that they did the LEAST research possible in the process.
• Tamagochi - the involvement of the "love" meter and how the other characters reacted to the information as it came.
• How all of Dory's quirks are the things that Loc and Sol love about her the most.

At the end we talked about some other books Tre is excited about in 2025.

• Oathbound by Tracy Deonn! Tre is hosting a midnight release party in Atlanta.
• Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
• Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana
• Hooked by Emily McIntire
• The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

Follow Tre on Instagram: @xo.treleigh

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming (it's a new series Cosmic Chaos!)

Synopsis: A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Kimberly Lemming on our podcast last week! You can listen to that interview here, or scroll back an episode in the podcasting app of your choice!

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Dive into the hilarious world of alien romance! We made new best friends with our incredibly funny new friend and the author of I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com, Kimberly Lemming!

What follows is a riveting discussion with hosts Bridget and Shani gushing over Kimberly Lemming, delving into her latest literary creation, "I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com", book 1 of her new series Cosmic Chaos, and making alien/fantasy romance fun!

Synopsis: A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.

Takeaways:

• In this episode, we discussed the delightful intricacies of Kimberly Lemming's latest book, which is titled 'I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom Com', and how it uniquely blends humor with romance and fantasy elements.
• We talked about the importance of the protagonist's intelligence, particularly as a wildlife biologist, which is a pivotal trait that influences the narrative and ultimately aids in resolving the central conflict.
• Throughout our conversation, we explored the concept of alien romance, highlighting how the characters navigate their relationships amidst bizarre circumstances.
• We touched upon the creative process behind the book's cover art, discussing how the illustrator captures the essence and emotions of the characters, making the visual representation align closely with the narrative's playful and adventurous spirit.
• An engaging aspect of our discussion was the comedic approach to traditional romance tropes, as the alien characters attempt to decipher human courtship rituals, leading to humorous misunderstandings and scenarios that enrich the story.
• Lastly, we celebrated the significance of independent authorship and the evolving landscape of publishing, particularly how unconventional titles and narratives are gaining traction and recognition in the literary world.

Check out Kimberly Lemming!

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