Loved this book! Loved the banter! I had not read the book before this one (I didn’t realize it was a series) but even though I had never read the first book this book was still amazing. Riley and Nick are one of my new favorite couples! 4.5 out of 5 stars!

The Corpse in the Closet, the second book in the Riley Thorne series by Lucy Score carries on the first book’s wacky and wonderful escapades of Riley, Nick, and their plethora of elderly cohorts. Throw in a domineering and powerful grandmother…on a mission for Riley to take her powers (reluctantly) seriously…meeting the parents (both sets), a flatulent giant of a dog, and an ugly house remodel that goes about as badly as it can, considering a pungent smell in one of the bedrooms closets.

High jinks abound with Riley and Nick’s once-live-in, now next-door elderly neighbors…add in a bumbling criminal element and the story races from one mishap to another…all the while Nick’s obsession with a missing person cold case that haunts him interferes with his and Lucy’s new life in their new (to them), albeit crumbling, home. Once again getting lost in the Riley Thorne world is a fun way to escape everyday life.

This ARC book was complimentary…provided by the Publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

This is the second in the series and you really need to read these in order, I love these books. They are full of humour and a lovely cosy mystery. Admittedly, I would’ve liked a bit more romance in this one, felt it lacked a bit to me anyway. But as always, it’s a wonderfully funny paranormal read and o e I thoroughly recommend.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a fun, and light read! It followed the same characters as book 1 just with a new mystery to solve. I was actually laughing out loud at some parts! The only issue I had was the length, it was about 100 pages too long. Definitely recommend!

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Book 2 of the Riley Thorn series did not disappoint! This pcyhic is out to help detectives and private investigators find out if multiple murders in there are connected and why people are randomly getting glitter bombed in her town! I love how protective Nick is over Riley, he is showing gold retriever acts towards that I absolutely adore! She is still dealing with her crazy and family and learns she’s not the only one as Nicks family is also just as strange. This book continues right after book 1 and now I definitely want to read book 3. I will say this book did take me a bit longer to read, it was slow but at 70% I was all in. If you can get past the slow parts it totally worth it because it all comes together at the end. If you love mysteries, humor, crazy family dynamics you’ll love this one🙌🏼

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Ive only read one other Lucy Score book. This one was an easy read, although I had a harder time getting all the characters straight at first. East read, funny with some cute romantic elements. This book will make you forget about reality for a little. Certainly a entertaining read! Thank you!

This is the second installment in the Riley Thorn series and I do recommend reading this series in order as this book picks up right where we left off.

I wasn’t the biggest fan of the last book, but did want to give the series another shot. I honestly don’t think I will be continuing after this book. I really just couldn’t get into it and I felt the “humor” was way too cheesy.

I just wasn’t invested in the storyline or the characters, it took me a long time to get thru this book and I think maybe it just wasn’t for me, and that’s okay!

3.5 rounded to 4. I enjoyed this one! Not as much as the first though. It was light hearted and easy to read but a little long for the story. I’ll still continue on with the series.

This talented author has written a quickly moving story with quirky characters…love and romance, along with family,y and friends keep us intrigued with this page turner…thanks to the author for an afternoon of entertainment…thanks Netgalley.

This series is so much fun!
You definitely need to start this series with book 1 because this one picks up where we left off with Riley and crew. The characters have enjoyable engagement with each other. In this installment we also meet Riley’s grandmother -who is a formidable woman. The story includes lots of comical hijinks and great banter. I’m hooked on this series and ready to read the next book!

lol Lucy never disappoints. She somehow manages to make murder funny and romcom-ish. That’s a talent right there yall. Nick and Riley are the best and I love how they work together. Seeing drunk Nick was cute too.

Love these characters so much!! This series is hilarious and so relatable even though filled with some mystery and supernatural elements. Absolutely love NICK and all the roommates!! Looking forward to the next one!!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The second in the Riley Thorn series finds Riley and Nick navigating both working for Nick's PI company, an office move, and living with a bunch of geriatric nosey roommates.

It's an enjoyable, if not forgettable addition to the series. I still plan on reading the third, but this one felt like a sophomore slump. Most of it was non action, the 'quirky' character traits were just increased to 10 so they became downright annoying, and it read more as a buddy cop movie than a cozy mystery OR romance. Actually, it should be noted there is literally no romance in this one. At least in book one you had the will they, won't they of it all- this one was just them trying to get 2 minutes to have an actual conversation. Neither the police, Riley or Nick were anywhere near finding out who the murder was so the end played out like dumb luck.

It was entertaining enough but it left me wanting. Here's hoping book 3 finally brings this series up to its potential.

Another laugh out loud cozy with Riley, Nick, and their wacky group of elderly roommates. Riley is using her unstable psychic powers to help the police solve a murder while also helping Nick with a missing person case, and dealing with her domineering grandma who is determined for Riley to take her psychic powers seriously.

I liked this one much better than the first one; it was more concise and not nearly as long. I laughed more in this one as well. I think the series has hit its stride and has a perfect balance of the investigation, humor, and the slapstick antics (although I would not be upset if there was a little less of this). Looking forward to diving into the next one soon.

If you’re in the mood for a romantic and wacky murder mystery, you may enjoy this.

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This is one of my favorite series!! I have loved all of Lucy’s books. Very well written and you can’t help but laugh and love these characters!!

Nick and Riley are always fun and I love the mystery! I hope this story continues with the roommates and their humor!

What a fun, light read with all the adventure of a Romance and Cozy Mystery combined!

I really enjoyed the continued relationship with Riley and Nick. Of course the investigation Riley embarks on is chock full of characters including continued intrusions from roommates, family, friends and more. Riley's grandmother reminds me a lot of my own. This witty paranormal read will make you laugh while you turn page by page.

Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books | Bloom Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lucy just has a way of telling a story that is so enjoyable. There were so many funny moments in this book. Nick and Riley together are just 🤌🏻

I love this series! I went back and read the first book in the group so I could jump right in to this one and know what was going on. Riley and Nick are a fun couple. Riley is a psychic who is struggling to embrace her gift. Nick is a bad boy who is just figuring out he does want a real girlfriend. They are surrounded by their wacky octogenarian roommates and friends and family. Hilarity ensues! I laughed so much throughout both of these first two books. I highly recommend this book and the series for anyone who wants to have an excellent story with lots of real laughter with a side of commentary about mean people on Social Media.

Thanks NetGalley and That’s What She Said publishing!