I am so glad this is a series! I think it is my favorite by her, even more than Knockemout which i LOVED. all the stars for this one! the perfect follow up to the first book. absolutely hilarious.

I love Riley Thorn! The first book captured my interest and Corpse in the Closet held it, which can be hard for a sequel to do. Riley and nhick make me giggle and smile, and I love the mystery element to this series. I'm excited to read number 3!

The Corpse in the Closet by Lucy Score is a highly entertaining blend of mystery, romance, and humor, perfect for fans of quirky, character-driven stories. Reluctant psychic Riley Thorn's summer turns chaotic with her grandmother's arrival, a new murder case, and her boyfriend Nick Santiago's family drama. The book reunites readers with beloved side characters, adding to the overall entertainment. Nick's development into a more committed boyfriend, complete with jealousy, adds depth, while Riley remains an engaging heroine. However, some parts of the story feel a bit over the top, though this doesn't significantly detract from the fun. Score keeps the pace brisk, ensuring readers stay engaged. Highlights include laugh-out-loud moments, particularly involving their elderly roommate. Despite occasional predictability and complexity, the story ties together well. The audiobook, with a superb narrator, comes highly recommended. Overall, this 5/5 read masterfully combines romance, mystery, suspense, and paranormal elements, making it a delightful summer read.

I love Riley. She's got a bit of Stephanie Plum in the way that she finds herself in impossible situations but I love the added twist of her psychic powers and her family. Her chemistry with Nick is off the charts and I can't wait to read the next book!

I love love love Lucy Score, but i could not get into this book/series.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me this book!

I enjoyed the story although i did not love it. I found it entertaining enough but found that it was lacking in some aspects and that was the same thing i felt about the first book. Lucy score usually writes amazing books that i immediately fall in love with but i don’t know if its because it was a mixture of genres that i haven’t read from her before o if it is the way she writes this series specially but i found myself really forcing myself to finish the book to see if the ending was going to be worth the reading.

This book was sadly just not for me, I DNF about 60% yes I know that far but I just couldn't do it. Perhaps it was my mood and ill try again later. I do typically love Lucy Scores books!

Not as good as the first one but still a very fun and entertaining back with the gang! Will definitely read the rest of the series and hopefully find out Riley’s middle name by the end of it!

4.5 stars! Just another Lucy Score book I couldn't put down! Also another Lucy Score book that if I tried to write a synopsis of the book it would become all the details of what happened! So much goes on in these books that its hard to put into words what it is about. But that is because it is a murder mystery romance novel with a ton of humor! An escape from reality in the best way! So many exclamation marks in this review because I really loved it and it is so fun! Lucy Score has brought me out of my reading slump with the Riley Thorn series, now my only motivation is reading because it is this series!
I love the spunkiness of Riley and her fun banter with her elderly roommates, the steamy scenes between her and hot Nick, add in some mystery that she is solving with her psychic abilities and you are never figuring out where the plot is going next! There is literally nothing to not love in this book. Never mind that CLIFF HANGER at the end... oh my! I can't wait to start the next book!
Thank you Bloom Books publishing, Netgalley, and Lucy Score for the advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts an opinions are my own.

Enjoyed this even more than the first! This series is just so much fun and it has me cracking up. I love Riley & Nick’s relationship. They work so well together. On to book 3 as soon as possible!

Thank you to Lucy Score and the publishers for letting me read an arc of this novel!

DNF at 41%

I’m sad bc I really tried to get into this novel but I just couldn’t. Maybe if I had read the first one I’d be into it more, but I felt like it was all over the place. There was always too much going on yet nothing going on at the same time if that makes any sense at all. Lots of characters and different conversations but none felt important or of value to the plot? Idk… I wanted to DNF at 20% but I decided to keep reading in hopes it got better and it kind of did, but not enough to keep me interested and wanting to read. I’m disappointed because it has such a high rating, but it’s just not for me and that’s ok!

Thank you to Lucy Score, and Bloom Books for the opportunity to read and e-book version of The Corpse in the Closet in exchange for an honest review!

I didnt realize that this was book 2 in a series, however is still really enjoyed it even though I may not have caught on to some references. As to be expected, I have yet to come across a Lucy Score book that I didn't enjoy. This book was witty, and the banter was impeccable. I am excited to take a little rewind and read the first book in the series.

The Corpse in the Closet is the second book in the Riley Thorn series and I think it is even better than the first one. This story picks up right where the first left off, but being that the world has already been set up this one can zip right into the new case Riley and her friends and family need to solve. This book flips between Riley and Nick’s POV, which helps you keep liking Nick even if he has gone overboard on the protection in this book (and it shows you Riley usually needs that in her life 🤣). Lucy Score does a great job keeping this book fun while also solving important mysteries. I am definitely looking forward to reading more in this series!

Y’all, I am obsessed with this series!! I am devouring these books. I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s absolutely hilarious, and steamy, and exciting. It literally has everything you could want… supernatural, mystery, romance, comedy. I adore every single character. Riley and Nick are to die for, and the side characters truly make this special. Each book is a new adventure. This one was super fun, especially a certain scene at the end. I was absolutely hooked the whole way through. Mrs. Penny and the crew are the most lovable idiots you’ll ever meet and you’ll want to protect them with your life. I can’t wait for the next book in this series! This series needs way more hype! Highly recommend it!

Cute characters and interesting story. I didn't realize there was a book one so I need to go back and read that one. Lucy Score is an author I need to read more from!

I love all of these characters! I read this one in the series first, and I was hoping that would be okay. I think it was! I feel like I got a good understanding of what happened in the first book and I didn’t feel lost at all. Talk about a quirky cast of supporting characters! They absolutely make the story! I look forward to reading more of the series!

Lucy Score’s Knockemout series started me down the path of having to read all of her books. The Riley Thorn novels do not disappoint. I’ve enjoyed books 1&2 of the series and am looking forward to continuing to read these as they are published in the future. The characters are so real and relatable and I laughed out loud several times throughout the story. Bravo, Lucy Score - another hit!

This is book 2 in this series and once again this provides many LOL moments. I found this one to be a bit slow but still enjoyable. A lot of new characters so at times it can be cumbersome to keep track of everyone. Looking forward to the next one as Riley and Nick’s romance continues. 3.5 stars

I really love this series. This is the second book in the Riley Thorne series and has all your favorite characters from the first book- the insanely hot boyfriend, the wacky hippie family, and the craziest mix of senior citizens you have ever read about. This story centers around multiple murders and glitterbombs, and its just a fun book to read and to see how it all comes together. I really recommend these books if you like a mix of rom com and murder

This book is the perfect combination of quirky characters, mystery/comedy, and romance. I love Riley’s storyline and her starting to accept her psychic abilities and really see what she is able to do as we continue to follow her life. This was just as good as the first novel in the series and I’m already looking forward to picking up the third book! Super fun read overall!

Thank you to NetGalley and BloomBooks for the eARC!