While I did not do my normal rereads of the series before starting The Body in the Backyard, I remembered enough of the last one to not be confused as this one just picked up right where The Blast From The Past left off.

This mystery centered around Griffin Gentry, Riley's ex-husband. Let me just say that I would have left him so long ago if I had been Riley. I don't know what she ever saw in him. Poor Nick, having to deal with Griffin and having to keep him alive.

The crew is up to their normal hi-jinks. I think I love Mrs Penny even more after this one. Josie is amazing as usual.

If you love laugh out loud romantic comedy with a mystery thrown in, over the top narcissists that Riley and Nick must keep alive (even when they want to kill their client themselves), Thin Man and Gilligan's Island allusions, lots of red herrings, and amazing banter both between Riley and Nick and between Jasmine (“I wouldn’t sleep with him if he needed an org*sm to live”) and Kellen, you're going to want to get your hands on this one.

Thanks to Bloom Books and Net Galley for the opportunity to read the ARC. Thanks to Lucy Score for continuing this series. I can't wait to read more about Riley and Nick.

Riley and Nick are back, and unfortunately need to help out her ex-husband. What follows is classic Riley with laughs, romance, meddling elderly roommates, and Burt the dog eating things he really shouldn't. Out of all the books Lucy has put out, the Riley Thorn series is my favorite. I just love how funny the series is, and it's such a nice break from the world. Yes, someone normally dies but it's more like humorous sitcom deaths, and less Law & Order deaths.

And Nick. I could write an entire paper dedicated to this man. I love the way he loves Riley. That he accepts her psychic abilities, has no problem with her weird family, and has the patience of a Saint when dealing with her elderly roommates. He's the first person to defend her against his own mother, he'd rather himself get injured then even consider harm coming to her. And I'll never get tired of the little war between Nick and Gabe. It's hilarious and I'm here for it.

If you're looking for something a little different, and a series that follows the same adorable couple, then be sure to check out Riley Thorn! And if you haven't read the previous books, get on it! You won't be disappointed. Just keep in mind this isn't a super spicy series. If you've read previous books by Lucy, this is on the lower end of the spice scale.

I like most of Lucy's Score's books, but I really enjoy the Riley Thorn series. The books are lighthearted, fun, and easy to read. This was a great addition to the series and I liked it better than the third book. The mystery was great, the characters were funny, and I just love Riley and Nick's relationship. I can't wait for the next one!!

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

The best Riley Thorn novel yet! If you loved the prior books in the series, you'll love this one as well! The story is fantastic and the characters just keep getting even funnier with each book! The increased involvement of Riley's ex-husband adds so many new funny moments to the book. I can't wait to continue to read more books about these characters!

I would recommend reading the first three books in the series before picking this one up. This one was again a bit ridiculous and contained quirky characters. But now that I’m used to the tone of the series, I think I enjoyed this installment more than the last one.

Another hit from Lucy Score! The next installment of the Riley Thorn series does not disappoint, with the same loveable characters and crazy adventures. As a reader who has loved this series from the start, I was ready for the growth many of the characters and relationships that happened in this book. I particularly loved the character development of Gabe, and how he is growing and changing in addition to being the same Gabe we know and love from past books. His relationship with Wander is the best, and seeing them act on it- it was time!!

Riley and Nick have some real growth in this book as a couple. Riley hasn’t had the best luck in relationships and seeing Nick start to connect the dots and really step up to support her was what I was cheering for as a reader. And Uncle Nick was the best!! I am also waiting for Kellen and Jasmine to get to it because he is what she needs and he needs someone to push his boundaries more and loosen him up.

This is a great addition to the Riley Thorn series and I can’t believe I have to wait for the next one! I can’t get enough of this series and you won’t regret picking it up!

Lucy Score does it again in another installment in the Riley Thorn series! The masterful storytelling is balanced by laughter, suspense, and swoon!

Nick and Riley are lovely, but truly the cast of characters carry the story and elevates from rom com suspense and paranormal to its fullest form. Not only is Nicky and Riley’s romance scorching, but their relationships platonic and frenemies make for an entertaining tale.
My only complaint was it was not long enough. I could read a 1000 page book of these two and their merry band forever. Looking forward to more from this author and this series!

This talented author has written a quick read…the realistic characters keep the story moving. I like this series…family and friends…love and romance…thanks Netgalley.

I seriously love this series so much. Enough that even though I have eleventy billion books already waiting to be read, I dropped them all to dive into this book as soon as it became available on NetGalley. And it was worth it! Nick and Riley remain both hilarious and sexy (I would have loved a bit more sexy, but I think the lack of it was making a point) and the the secondary cast of characters are touching yet exasperating. This story was super fun as it brings in Riley's ridiculous and ridiculously awful ex-husband and his vapid fiancee. Burt remains a central player and I really hope there are more stories to come. Also, just saying, but I would totally read a series just about Kellen and Jasmine.

5 stars of fun. Thank you to Bloom and NetGalley for a complimentary ARC of this book. These opinions are my own.

Dear Lucy,

I consistently laughed, giggled, snorted, and shook my head through the whole book! I'm fairly certain my husband thinks I've lost it now, so thanks for that!
- Sarah

The Body in The Backyard is the fourth installment in the Riley Thorn series, and I swear they just keep getting funnier! If you haven't read the first three, I would highly recommend reading them first! The story will make much more sense, and they are all amazing! Every character in this series is well thought out and hilarious. They all make the best team. 👌 The humor is exceptional as well! Keep them coming, please!

Thank you, NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. This series is in my top three favorites, and it came as the best possible time. I'm struggling. A good friend is in the ICU, and we have been reading this series together. I'm so very sad, but this book brought me some light in the dark.