I loved every second of reading this! Great humor. Fun characters. I absolutely loved it! Great book if you need an escape from reality

Ah! I loved this one as much as the first. It was great being with Riley and Nick again and all my friends. That’s how I feel about them. Like they are my friends. I can’t wait to read more about them.

3.25 Stars. I read a variety of genres when it comes to books, but fluffy, romantic mysteries are not at the top of my list. I have read a few that I have enjoyed. Unfortunately, I did not find this one to be a satisfying read for that genre. It was not much of a mystery. No building of suspects, to leave us wondering Who Did It. Instead, there was a lot of fluff, outside of the investigation of the crime introduced in the book, fluff that was not interesting, and a bit juvenile. Really, how many fart jokes need to be in one book! Outside of the fluff was the romance, it was cute, a little spice, perfect for this type of book. If the story of the mystery had been more developed, and a bigger part of the book, this book would have been more enjoyable. I did not read the first book, this was the second in the series with these characters, but this book relayed so much that happened in the first book, I didn't really miss much by reading the first book. I don't need to read the first one now. This book starts where the last one left off, Riley and her detective boyfriend have continued their relationship, living with a senior cast of characters, who I did find funny. I also found her boyfriend's family to be funny. A new set of crimes takes place, and they work together with long a local detective to figure out who is killing local residents. This part of the story falls flat, there isn't much of an investigation or building of suspects.
If you like this genre, you will love this book. Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.

Lucy Score has always been an auto buy author for me & this book is one of the reasons why! This is the second book in the Riley Thorn series & I absolutely love these characters! We get all the feels from this book- a little rom-com mixed with a scoop of romantic suspense. The witty banter was such an added plus & I can not wait to read the rest of this series!

Thank you NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the ARC copy of this book.

I absolutely love the Riley Thorn series. This is the second book in the series, and I definitely recommend you read them in order. While each book is a new case (mystery), the main characters are all the same and their story builds in each new novel. And when I say main characters, I’m referring to every character in the book. While Riley Thorn and Nick Santiago may be considered the main characters, there are no secondary characters in this series. Every character is a huge part of the story and part of what makes this series so great.

This book (series) has it all too – part romantic comedy, part romantic suspense, and maybe even part paranormal since Riley and the women in her family are psychics. There certainly aren’t any dull moments in this book. If you’re tired of reading the same old story, I definitely recommend the Riley Thorn series. I promise you, you’ve never read anything like it before.

If you prefer audio books, I’ll add that Natalie Duke does a fabulous job narrating this series.

Looking forward to the next book in the series!

I’m not a huge fan of rom coms but this was decently enjoyable. When I requested this ARC, I didn’t realize it was the second in a series. I was a bit perturbed to discover this as I wanted to read the first book before diving into this one. I really like how these characters are written. I think the kooky storylines are fun. I will probably continue this series but definitely not in a hurry to.

Lucy Score is a brilliant writer and this did not disappoint. The banter, chemistry and mystery was top notch, just like the first one. I loved everything and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

Lucy Score is the bomb!!!!

I love this series and with romance, mystery and just all genres wrapped in one!!! Definitely sold on the series and hope it continues

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review

5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️
4/5 🎧

I'm not entirely sure how I fell even more in love with Riley Thorn and Nick Santiago, but here I am. I laughed out loud probably a dozen times and swooned a dozen more as my favorite cinnamon roll did his best to protect his trouble attracting, psychic girlfriend. Their banter was incredible and their situations hilarious, I couldn't get enough and devoured this story in mere hours.

I thought Riley had finally rid herself of her horrid ex and his space cadet partner, but alas, they are very present in Closet. The only thing I wish was that Nick got the chance to physically assault him again, but thankfully they were not held in a good light and I got a good laugh. I adore all of the side characters in these stories aside from these two (and her gran most of the time) and love that so many of them got decent screen time.

While the mystery was fantastic and I loved how it ended, the real plot to me is the adventures Riley, Nick and the rest of the misfit crew find themselves on trying to solve it. I can't get enough of them all and I'm already so excited for book three.

The audio was really well done, even if I wished it was a dual/duet narration. Natalie Duke did all the voices so well, especially Riley, and I'll likely be listening to this series time and time again.

This book is perfect for anyone who wish to escape reality, enjoy hilarious conversation, great humor, intriguing mysteries, and a quirky yet likeable cast of characters. I loved Riley and Nick's mayhem and laughed hysterically. Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet was humorous and fun to read! I adored Nick's parents and Riley's grandmother's interaction and Nick's attitude about them. I like the puzzles being solved. I enjoyed the architecture details and the clues and connections as everything came together. This continues Nick and Riley's happily-ever-after their journey through this new era. Their chemistry and playfulness were great. I appreciated Nick's dry humor and Riley's quick wit with the proper amount of snippiness. It was amazing to see Nick grow and Riley embrace her psychic side. The ending was amazing and made me excited for the next book in the series. Can't wait! This story made me laugh throughout. I wouldn't worry if you haven't read the first book in the series because there are many references. I prefer reading in order, so don't miss Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door.

Many thanks to That's What She Said Publishing and netgalley for this free copy.

I love me some Lucy Score however, I was only able to read this book in the series and I have left myself very confused and overwhelmed by the amount of things happening in the beginning of the story that didn't really push the story forward. I am not usual into paranormal stories but I was glad to see this ARC so that I could branch out from my usual romance. Overall I didn't dislike this story but it wasn't one I will find myself drawn back to like I have other Lucy Score titles. However, if you like paranormal, mystery and Lucy Score this will easily become a favorite I am sure. I look forward to reading the rest in the series just to see how it holds up to this book.

The Corpse in the Closet
by Lucy Score
Pub Date: April 16, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over

Summer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago.
If you need an escape from reality, if you want entertaining antics, awesome banter, fantastic humor, fun mysteries, and a quirky but loveable cast of characters, then this is the book for you. I laughed myself silly while loving the crazy chaos that unfolded in Riley and Nick's lives. Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet was a hilarious delight, and I had a blast reading it!
4 stars

I typically enjoy series. However, I had a difficult time getting into this book. I found myself confused with the story line because there was just too much going on. right in the beginning. I found myself skimming through pages just to see if it would get better but I DNF. If you’re into murder mysteries then this book is for you. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Absolutely loved this. Between the drama, the mystery, the romance, this was such a fun read. I finished this in a day!

The second installment in the Riley Thorn series was just as good as the first one. It gave me spice, a serial killer mystery, and our favorite characters (side and main). Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet was by far my favorite book in this series. From the introduction to new characters and how Riley’s ex husband got what he deserved, this book was ACTION PACKED!

The psychic adventures of Riley Thorn continue with her hot PI boyfriend, her eccentric band of geriatric housemates, and her newly introduced drill sergeant of a grandmother. This is the 2nd book of the series, and the humorous shenanigans were just as entertaining as the first book, if not more so. I was in tears laughing hysterically most of the time. I admit that I will never reach an age where "poop" and "fart" don't make me laugh. I love the relationship between Riley and Nick. I loved that we got to meet Nick's family. I loved everything about this book and cannot wait to get my hands on book three! If you need a good laugh, I highly recommend that you start this series now. You will not be disappointed!

Thank you to the author, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

Hilarity ensues. This book had a constant smirk on my face. Even when everything that could possibly go wrong, went wrong. I was chuckling.

The cast of characters and their shenanigans are absolutely hilarious. It’s chaos is its funniest form.

✨ Rom-Com
✨ Stephanie Plum vibes
✨ She’s a Psychic
✨ He’s a Reformed Playboy
✨ Their families are both crazy

Between trying not to read everyone’s intrusive thoughts, while also trying to read them for life-saving information. Riley is also attempting to solve several crimes and mysteries while balancing a new relationship, friendships, canine ownership, new employment and… a lot of challenging people. Riley has her work cut out for her.

This series is a riot. Nick and Riley are so much fun. I’m off to download book 3

Thank you #parter Bloom Books for the #gifted copy to read and review 🫶🏼

4.5/5

This book hooked me in from the first chapter. I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

this had the same issue as the other one, i feel like this is totally a personal preference, and mine is that i simply cannot get into this series but i do LOVE the love interest he is an absolute cutie

Further adventures with Riley, Nick, Burt (the digestively challenged lion-dog), and the rest of the not quite mainstream family, friends, and everyone else. Genuinely funny and highly entertaining, as they all fall into a murder investigation while dealing with "Scary Granny" and not totally controlled psychic power. Good slow burn and snarky exchanges round it all out. Can't wait for the next one.