Nick is determined to find his friend Kellen Weber’s sister who mysteriously disappeared. It’s the one case he hasn’t been able to solve. And then there’s Riley whose psychic powers seem to be on the fritz on top of trying to fix the new house she and Nick just moved into. With glitter bombs warnings and social media hate comments Riley and Nick are on the case to get to the bottom of things once again!

4.5 stars

Another fun entry in the Riley Thorn series! I'm so glad that one more was written after this, which was supposed to be the final installment, because there's so much more I want to see, even if we inched towards closure here with the return of Weber's missing sister. I loved the enemies to lovers side story with Weber and Jasmine, and hope they finally come together as a couple. Will Riley's horrific middle name ever be revealed? I will screech if the series ends without me finding this out. And Nick Santiago being a Halloween Scorpio? Nothing has surprised me less. As far as plot goes, this one was a bit silly, even for this over the top series, but the characters have now become so familiar to me that I don't mind. However, I can see the antics getting stale and it becoming a case of quit while you're ahead, the advice so many of my previous beloved series did not heed, so if the fourth book is the final, as long as there is closure, I am ok with that too.

This book continues the inquiry into the disappearance of Nick's ex-partner Kellan, whom we learnt about in the first book. After six years after Beth being missing, Nick remains obsessed and feels bad about not doing enough for her while he was a police officer.

I've become quite fond of these characters. Despite the numerous external and internal obstacles that Riley and Nick's relationship faces this time around, they still have a great time together. Especially when their neighbors, relatives, and friends become involved. To be honest, I think my favorite aspects of the book are the supporting characters. They made the narrative so much funnier and more entertaining!

I absolutely adore Lucy Score, and she is an auto buy author for this reader. However, this entire series was one I simply couldn't get into. While many will really enjoy it, I personally just couldn't dive in. Cold cases, and crime investigations are just typically not my thing. 3 stars, because I adore the author, and this series will not be keeping me from reading all other works by her!

I thought I could get into these books from reading the first one, which I enjoyed. But the more I read, I just can’t do it. Way too much language and silly, awkward parts in the book. I won’t be continuing with the series

Loved this continuation of the Riley Thorn series. It has Lucy Scores trademark wit and page-turning fun. I couldn't put it down!

After binge reading the Riley Thorn books, Riley, Nick and the entire crew of family, friends and elderly feel like old friends. The Blast from the Past is one of my favorites of the series!

Nick is preoccupied, letting a cold case consume his every waking moment, every thought, while letting Mrs. Penny take over as his partner in the company. He's leaving his to-do list in his home with Riley untouched. Without warning though, his cold case finds him via Riley. Soon everyone in their lives intersects with the case in some way, shape or form. Finally though, we, as readers who have been waiting for answers to Nick's past, get rewarded with answers.

I never want to have to say goodbye, or read 'the end' to Riley Thorn and Nick Santiago.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for an eArch in exchange for my honest review.

I looooved loved this book Lucy score has done it again she’s is an amazing author that writes a cute little mystery with quirkiness along with it. Some of the scenes I couldn’t stop laughing

Can’t go wrong with a Lucy Score novel! 😊 This one was no exception! I laughed, I swooned… I felt all the things! Her characters are always so well-developed and continue to grow throughout the plot of the novel. Such a joy to read!

I just finished reading The Blast from the Past, the third book in the Riley Thorn mystery series, and I have to say, it's another hit! As a big fan of the first two books, I was excited to dive into this one and it did not disappoint.

The story follows Riley, a quirky psychic private investigator, and her boyfriend Nick as they navigate a new chapter in their lives - moving into a fixer-upper home. But of course, with Riley, nothing is ever simple. Her geriatric former roommates/new neighbors keep showing up unannounced, adding some hilarious hijinks to the mix.

While Nick is busy working on a missing person's case, Riley and the rest of the team take on some side jobs. But when Riley starts to suspect she's being followed, things take an unexpected turn. The mystery and suspense kept me turning the pages, eager to uncover the truth.

What I love most about these books is the incredible wit and humor. The banter between the characters, especially Riley and her dog Muffin, had me laughing out loud on multiple occasions. Lucy Score has a way of creating such vibrant, memorable personalities that feel like they could be your own friends.

Riley's character development is also really well done. She's so relatable in her insecurities and struggles with self-acceptance. It was great to see her continue on her journey of self-love in this book. And Nick's perspective is always entertaining - the guy is a top-notch private investigator but clueless when it comes to emotions!

The writing is clever, fast-paced, and engaging throughout. I found myself completely immersed in the world of Riley Thorn. While I do recommend reading the books in order to fully appreciate the character relationships, there's enough backstory that you could pick up this book as a standalone.

Overall, if you're looking for a fun, humorous mystery with a dash of romance, I highly recommend checking out The Blast from the Past. It's a must-read for fans of the series and a great introduction for new readers. I can't wait to see what Riley and the gang get up to next!

This series has been so fun! Equal parts contemporary fiction and murder mystery plots, with a dual pov, paranormal/psychic main character, and a romantic subplot…this book has everything. The pacing was great, the story was funny, the side characters were a blast. I think the first two books were slightly better, this one feels like a classic third act, BUT it still gives what it needs to give. I can’t wait to read the final installment!

If you like “Dial A For Aunties” and Jesse Q. Sutanto, then you’re in for a treat with this series.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for sending me this ARC.

All the things from the first two books that I love continue in this one. Such fun side characters, balance of mystery and romance, and plenty of laughs. I do tend to struggle with series like these feeling like the story gets dragged out when following the same main characters and started to feel that here.

Fantastic author! Great pacing and great development for the characters. I was heavily invested in the plot and descriptive settings.

This series just keeps getting better. Lucy Score is a mastermind of clever and wit.

Lucy gives us another entertaining glimpse into Nick and Riley's lives, and this book is just even more entertaining. We discover new mysteries and we meet new characters, new situations that Riley and nick face together. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat, both laughing and worried about what may happen next. This series reads like the perfect tv series that we tune in every night and discover new mysteries and solve crime with the sunshine heroine and her grumpy love interest. It's so fun and refreshing. I feel like im watching a series and this one was a good book that we go deeper into their lives. I can't wait to keep reading

Wildly Entertaining!!!

Thank you NetGallary for an early review copy of The Blast from the Past!

Another wildly entertaining read by Lucy Score!

This book is laugh out load funny! I was highly entertained throughout the entire book!

Riley and Nick’s stories just keep getting better! This entire series is unforgettable! So much mystery, humor and romance! I could not put this book down!

I am rapidly making my way through Lucy Score’s entire book catalog and enjoying every single second of it!

No spoilers with my review. You will not be disappointed! Overall I give this book 5 golden stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️

Lucy Score did it again!!

Omg she is always so funny in her writting and unique - I always have the best of the times reading it.

This series deserves, definitly, more love and more people need to read it. Everytime I pick a book in the series I always know that I will have the best of the times.

Really recommend this one: fast paced, funny and cute and a perfect read to do in a one siting!

Riley Thorn and the Blast From the Past by Lucy Score is a one of its kind cozy mystery that also includes romance with a ridiculous & entertaining cast of characters that take you on an adventure where you never know what hilarity is coming next.

I am wondering if this could be considered the sub genre of cozy romantic suspense?! Either way, I gasped, I giggled & I was giddy reading this, which is the perfect reaction to reading a cozy story like this.

Riley Thorn and the Blast From the Past is great for fans of…
🩷 Cozy Mystery
🩷 Romance
🩷 Psychics
🩷 Unique Cast of Characters

I was glad to hear this is going to be a longer series because there are so many fantastic & funny characters with so many places to go. Lucy Score always delivers entertainment mixed with humor & heart. This series is no different & I can’t wait to see what her brain conjures up next.

If you are looking to try a cozy romantic suspense, I highly recommend trying the Riley Thorn series by Lucy Score!

Massive thanks to NetGalley & Bloom Books for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

Okay, I did not see the plot twist coming in this book! What served as a major issue in the background of the first two books now comes to a head in book three. The title is totally fitting as we meet several characters from Nick's former life, and who end up playing a major role throughout.

I really enjoyed this book, but out of the three this was probably my least favorite. It was so nice to finally have a book without Riley's ex taking up so much of the story, only to have him come back at the end made me <b>scream</b>. THEN, finding out that he's going to take up a huge role in the next book has me upset. I can't stand him and his girlfriend. They are the most annoying characters of any of her books. 😥 I really hope Lucy can work her magic and I still enjoy the next one.

As for the rest of the book, Riley's grandma doesn't play as big of a role so things are somewhat back to normal, but not any less zany! Our wily elderly neighbors are up to their old tricks of giving everyone heart attacks and our favorite furry friend is tooting up a storm as usual. I love this gang of misfits and enjoy how fun every chapter is!

Not a ton of spice, as we focus more on the plot this time. If you want a spicy mystery, this is not for you and I probably wouldn't recommend this series. ❤️ If you don't mind that, then you must must read it!

Book Review
Riley Thorne Series by Lucy Score includes:
1.The Dead Guy Next Door - features Dickie the neighbour found dead next door
2.Corpse in the Closet- features glitter bombs
3.Blast from the Past - features the mystery surrounding Kellen’s sisters disappearance
4.Body in the Backyard - features Griffin aka asshat ex

What Its Got
✅Meddling, shining star seniors
✅Banter, humour, wit, apt descriptors, visuals that embed themselves on your psyche
✅Psychics
✅Dogs
✅Mansion/flophouse
✅Police chases, breaking rules and procedures
✅Guys flexing their testosterone
✅Girls flexing their badass selves
✅Sneaking and stalking
✅Asshat ex husband
✅Enemies to lover
✅Forced proximity
✅Found family
✅Disability rep
✅ Free spirits and stick in the muds

Cast of crazy characters
MMC- Nick
FMC- Riley
Burt the dog
PIs - Josie, Brian
Mansion - Fred, Mrs Penny, Mr Willicott, Lily
Psychics- Blossom, Wander, Gabe
BFF- Jasmine and Kellen
Channel 50- Griffin, Bella, Chris

Thoughts
📕 I loved way each book starts off the same way- with a current event depicting a crime/victim - Then - the book shifts to the past building up to the present timeline
📕Score’s characters are epic! I want to be Mrs Penny when I grow up- this book is bursting with cocktails and shit disturbers and profound chaos in the BEST way
📕 Nick Santiago can be my protector anyday
📕 this series feels like a TV show Cocktail - think a shot of Superstore, a shot of Murder She Wrote with a bit of a Reality tv chaser mixed in
📕the reader is so swept up in the characters shenanigans and solving the mystery that the romance takes a back seat- until a carefully crafted burst of sexual energy and activity reminds us that our MCs have needs

Overall
Binged all 4 books in 2 days!!! I would easily
Keep reading more books about these characters

Thanks to @netgalley and @sourcebooks for my digital ARCs in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are
My own!

The Blast from the Past is the third installment in the Riley Thorn trilogy. This book boasts a captivating storyline, well-developed characters, and thrilling action sequences. It is the perfect series to unwind with during the summer months.