The Dead Guy Next Door is the first in a new series about a reluctant psychic, a private investigator and a house full of quirky senior citizens. I really like the characters, they were absolutely hilarious especially the seniors/roommates and her interesting family. The story had twists and turns and plenty of chemistry. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series. It reminds me of the Stephanie Plum books a little bit but even more quirky.

I have heard a lot about Lucy Score before diving into this book. And honestly, this book is not what I expected. I was expecting a little more romance and spice, and a lot less crime fighting and detective work. Overall, I did not dislike the book and I felt that it was a fairly average read.

A nice, normal life is too much for Riley Thorn and now she is broke, divorced, and living with a pack of elderly roommate. Things can’t seem to get worse but then a PI shows up to investigate the guy next door who ended up murdered. Nick Santiago doesn’t play well with others and prefers of buffet of women. When the pretty, possibly psychic Riley lands at the top of the suspect list, Nick volunteers to find out who really did it. They join forces to find out who pulled the trigger before the killer decides to turn his sights on Riley.

If Lucy Score writes it, I am buying it. Typically, I don’t enjoy books with ghost but this one was really fun. I loved all of Riley’s roommates especially Ms. Penny. Her going crazy on the police was absolutely hilarious and had me laughing so freaking hard. There was a good bit of Disney references in it and my inner Disney Adult was here for it. Nick was so protective of Riley and she really said I don’t need you while chasing down a murderer. I don’t know if Riley has ovaries of steel or just no fear whatsoever but I was totally here for it. This book has a lot going on but it is just so much stinking fun and I am so glad I picked it up.

4.5 stars!
I just love how Lucy Score always knows how to balance romance with plot and adventure! This was a fun and entertaining read that had me wanting to keep reading. I loved the psychic plot line, which I thought made this story unique!

Funny characters with witty banter. I feel like it’s the perfect pallet cleanser book between all the dark romances I tend to gravitate to.

I have been a big fan of Lucy Score's for some time now and this book certainly didn't disappoint. I loved the psychic aspect and the fact that Riley fought it even though her mother and sister kept encouraging her. Even though it has murder and mystery the author keeps it light and easy to read.

4/5 ⭐️ Lucy Score just does not miss! I loved everything about this book from front to back. The best way I can describe it is a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Original with a lot more hilarity and chaos with a splash of spice. Riley and Nick are such a unique pairing but make perfect sense - a reluctant psychic who just wants to be normal and a PI who enjoys the bachelor lifestyle. But truthfully, they need each other to bring out the best traits in one another.

My only criticism of this book is that there are A LOT of characters introduced. So it can be a bit confusing keeping them all straight. With that said, I cannot wait to read Book 2 in this series!

Thank you to Bloom Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.

"I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

What an interesting premise! I am shocked this book is not more popular considering its Lucy Score - and I certainly found it more interesting than her other novels. However, it was just SO LONG for a lighthearted mystery/romance novel. I am a HUGE fan of a slow burn, but this could have easily been 100 pages shorter.

Riley and Nick! Oh, the laughs this book has caused! I love the roommates and all the mischief. Love, laughs and crime! What more could you ask for? Lucy is one of my most favorite authors!! I highly recommend this book and all the rest of this series. I will read this one again!

I got to like 33% f this book but I still don't care enough about the characters. It's a DNF I might be willing to revisit in the future, but for now it's very messy and I don't want to spend more time dwelling on it.

I devoured this book! This was my first by Lucy Score, and I had such a great time reading it that I feel like immediately snatching up the next in the series to keep going with it. Now, this was not by any means a serious piece of literature. To be clear, that’s exactly what I loved about it. My brain needed a deep scrub of all seriousness- it’s been a rough few weeks trying to read anything with any substance- and Riley Thorn delivers. She is a classic early 2000s style romantic comedy heroine, and I read the book like watching a fluffy comedic adventure, which was apparently just what I needed.
The actual romantic relationship was full of big red flags that I’d absolutely hate in a real couple (he’s possessive, pushy, etc) but you know we love in fictional scenarios (“get your hands off my woman” vibes).
Perhaps the best parts are all provided by a motley cast is supporting characters. They kept me giggling and entertained throughout, which is good since this book is pretty long for what it is. I couldn’t put it down!

Thank you to Bloom Books and Netgalley for an eARC copy of The Dead Guy Next Door. I will definitely be continuing this series immediately- the first three are already available now, and another scheduled to release very soon as of this writing!

The Dead Guy Next Door" by Lucy Score is a book that surprised me with its humor. Riley's roommates were a diverse group of people, and their interactions with other characters made the story even more fun. I also enjoyed reading about her family, who were very loving and what her dad called "woo-woo." The way Lucy Score writes makes the characters feel authentic, and it was like watching a TV drama. I'm excited to read the rest of the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advance e-copy of The Dead Guy Next Door, in exchange for an honest review.

In The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score** Riley Thorn, a divorced psychic living with a couple of elderly people, witnesses the murder of her neighbor through a vision. Determined to find the truth, she joins forces with handsome private investigator Nick Santiago. Together, they unravel the mystery surrounding the death of their slimy neighbor, leading to an intriguing plot and adorable romance.

This book had me laughing and giggling out loud. Loved the sexual tension between Riley and Nick. It is filled with quirky and entertaining characters that you will love. Though it starts a bit slow, it redeems itself after a couple of chapters.

The Dead Guy Next Door is a light and entertaining read and will give you the perfect escape to lift your spirits. This was a 4.25 Star read for me!

It took me a little longer than usual to really get into the book, but I truly enjoyed it! Once I got over the threshold, I could not put it down! It kept me on my toes and had me giggling. Absolutely adored Riley and Nick, They were entertaining, and I loved their dynamic. The romance was there with the plot *chefs kiss*.

Anything Lucy Score writes I will continue to read!

If you enjoy romcoms, you will most likely enjoy this read. I didn’t expect this to be as much of a silly, cute mystery story as it was. Unfortunately this just isn’t the type of book I typically enjoy. It felt like it dragged on forever and I couldn’t wait for it to be over.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for a review.

I'm so glad I got to go back and read book one in this series. You don't HAVE to read these in order but they are definitely more fun when you have all the details. Riley and Nick are so fun and their whole cast of characters are hilarious and unbelievable and sometimes straight up insane. I liked the plot of this one and how it sets up the rest of the books in the series. It's a unique take on the psychic solving murders and I found it equal parts cute and wholesome and spicy and scary!

Divorced. Broke. Living with a pack of elderly roommates. And those hallucinations she's diligently ignoring? Her tarot card-dealing mom is convinced they're clairvoyant visions.
Just when things can't get worse, a so-hot-it-should-be-illegal private investigator shows up on her doorstep looking for one of her neighbors…who turns up murdered.
Nick Santiago doesn't play well with others. Unless the "others" are of the female persuasion. Wink. He's a rebel, a black sheep, a man who prefers a buffet of options to being stuck with the same entrée every night, if you catch his drift.
When the pretty, possibly psychic Riley lands at the top of the list of suspects, Nick volunteers to find out whodunit. Only because he likes solving mysteries not because he wants to flex his heroic muscles for the damsel in distress.
All they have to do is figure out who pulled the trigger, keep a by-the-book detective with a grudge at bay, and deal with a stranger claiming he was sent to help Riley hone her psychic gifts. All before the killer discovers she's a loose end that requires snipping.

This book was unhinged in the best of ways. At times it was a little hard to follow but I love that it kept me on my toes. It’s makes you want to read it as quick as you can. I also loved the scenes when she was with roommates their interactions made me smile a time it two. It was an enjoyable read and I look forward to continuing the series. 3.5 stars

ALL THE STARS

I absolutely loved this book. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read more in this series!!

Riley Thorne is a newbie psychic (who has no desire to see visions into the future) and she teams up with a hot cop turned PI, Nick, to find out who killed her next door neighbor.

What an incredible book, I will absolutely be buying a physical copy of this series!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for my eARC!

4.5 stars. Buckle your seatbelts because Lucy Score has written a book filled with the perfect blend of humor, entertainment, adventure, and insanity. This is probably the most unpredictable book I’ve ever read, which is a good thing, because at its core, Riley Thorn is a mystery wrapped up in a rom com bow.

Clearly I really enjoyed this book a lot. The characters were hysterical, the banter witty, and the plot unique. Riley is a psychic (begrudgingly) who foresees her creepy neighbor’s death. Although she tries to warn him, he doesn’t listen, and a few days later ends up murdered. The PI investigating the murder is none other than sexy bad boy Nick Santiago. The chemistry between Riley and Nick is evident from the get go. And because of her gifts, Riley finds herself continually drawn into the investigation.

There were a few very minor things to niggle over. Although Nick’s character grew on me eventually, I’m not always a fan of heroes that send mixed signals and constantly try to talk themselves out of liking the heroine… even if they have their reasons. It was also a little slow start for me, partly because the beginning was a little confusing and there are a lot of characters in this book. With that said, the characters were one of the best part of the book because they brought so much humor to every scene. So once I got a firm grasp on what was happening, I couldn’t put it down. I whole heartedly recommend this one, and I might even love this series more than her Knockemout books, which is saying something.

Thank you so much to Bloom and netgalley for the eARC!