"The Corpse in the Closet" by Lucy Score is a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and humor that keeps you guessing until the very end. Score's writing is witty and engaging, and her characters are well-developed and endearing. With plenty of twists and turns this book is a delightful and entertaining read for fans of cozy mysteries.

I absolutely adore Lucy’s writing. Her books are always so captivating and leave me wanting more.
Being the second book in the series, I loved being able to follow Riley and Nicks journey as a couple. As well as being able to learn more about Riley’s gifts and all the good she can do. Granted she still fights with the fact she is a psychic, but I hope within the next book we’ll see her come more to terms with it!

This is the second book in this series; while you don't need to read the first one but I recommend it! I started this and stopped to read the first and I am so glad that I did.

I love all the characters in this book! Riley is such a strong women with everything she has been through and the trials that she continues to face. Nick is such a great supporter for Riley and I love them as a couple! Riley has psychic capabilities that run in her family and Nick fully supports and accepts all that comes with it. He does not like that she is willing to work on another police case after the first one ended badly.

I definitely recommend reading this series! I cannot wait to see what is next for Riley, Nick and the rest of the characters!

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and author for my ARC!

4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Okay, this series is everything!

It's such a cozy, good time, and I just want to keep reading the rest of the series. There's romance, but it's so much more. It's like a chaotic, comedic murder mystery. I said it before, and I'll say it again: it's like if you're reading a Brooklyn 99, Superstore, even Happy Place type of book. The characters are so wacky but good-hearted.

NICK SANTIAGO is 💯. Like, common!! If Lucy Score writes all her men this way, I am going to be reading everything she ever wrote.

My only complaint is that it's a bit long. These books don't have to be 500 pages long. So at many times, it dragged, and it took me longer than I would have liked to finish. But apart from that, the dialogue and banter are HILARIOUS. I can't emphasize this enough. It totally worked with my type of humor. I'll definitely keep reading on because that cliffhanger! I must know about Beth!!

I love the mix of mystery mixed with romance in this book by Lucy score this is my fav one by her by far

I didn’t realize this was the second book in a series initially. lol oops. Luckily the book is written in a way where I don’t think it was entirely necessary. Lucy Score does a good job on recapping the last book and introducing characters. I will now read the 1st and the 3rd book prior to the 4th coming out this summer!!!

I really enjoyed this whole book! Riley is a psychic learning to use her powers. All the women in her family are psychic but they each have unique powers. In book 1, Riley helps solve a murder and so the police are consulting her on a new case. Her boyfriend Nick Santiago is a private investigator who hired her to work with him. They live in a mansion with a group of 80 year olds who are delightfully weird. Their families are a little cooky but lovable. Overall it gives sitcom vibes, which are truly my favorite vibes. I gave this a 4/5 because it took until about 30% for me to really get into the book. Once I passed that mark I finished the book in two sittings.

Lucy Score's "The Corpse in the Closet" is a delightful addition to the cozy mystery genre, weaving together humor, suspense, and a touch of romance into a captivating whodunit. Score's ability to create vivid characters that leap off the page adds depth to the story. The pacing of the novel is spot-on, with just the right balance of suspenseful moments and lighthearted banter. Score expertly builds tension, leading readers down unexpected paths before skillfully tying up loose ends in a satisfying conclusion. While "The Corpse in the Closet" is undeniably a mystery at its core, it also offers a healthy dose of humor and romance. The witty dialogue and sizzling chemistry between the characters add another layer of enjoyment to an already engaging story. Overall, Lucy Score's "The Corpse in the Closet" is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries. With its lovable characters and clever plot twists, it's a book that will keep you guessing until the very end. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy mystery with heart!

3.25/5 ⭐️

I definitely liked this one better than the first one. The series is growing, both in storyline and in character progression. There is a long way to go with the characters, but I do like how the story was finished and set up for the next book.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I love Lucy Score! While I usually read her other books, this was a fun journey into a cozy mystery. Riley Thorne always has a place on my bookshelf - thanks NetGalley!

I liked the premise behind this series, and enjoyed the first book but thought it WAY too long for what it was, and while I enjoyed it I was hoping to see things tighten up in future titles. I'm beyond pleased to report that Score seems to have read my mind, because this second book was an absolute delight! I LOVE the characters in this series. Their zany, wacky antics are hilarious and fun(ny) and a huge part of what makes the series so fun for me. The plot lines are silly without being foolish, making them an entertaining escape in the best possible sense of the words. Knocking off 50 pages tightened the pacing and action and while I still think almost 400 pages is a lot for this type of cozy mystery, I really didn't mind because things kept moving throughout each of those pages. I'm definitely looking forward to the next in the series!

I love anything Lucy Score, the wittiness of this book is top tier and I love the found family aspect. this book is able to present the truth of societal evils in a way that is fun and palatable. The characters in this book are loveable and that makes you route for them throughout the story.

It was good, fun, easy, fluffy, paranormal-sit romcom. I think most Lucy Score fans will enjoy this one, and anyone wanting to dip their toes in a. very light paranormal romance. It wasn't enough to keep me super interested but I think it's just personal taste/preference. Thank you so much for the ARC!!

This book was hard for me to get into... full disclosure, I did not read the 1st book yet so maybe that's why? The book felt really chaotic to me and I had trouble understanding how some of the characters fit within the story. I didn't really feel any connection to the mystery as I read. At first I was intrigued, but kind of lost interest along the way because the missing person didn't really mean much to me (unless I missed something?) I plan to read the first one right away and maybe that will help give me some context for the series. If so, I will be sure to edit my review!
Overall, the book is definitely full of humor and I would imagine that lovers of the series will likely love this book too.

Such a fun mystery murder! The characters are absolutely hilarious, and the situations and conversations are just too funny! Unfortunately, I did not read The Dead Guy Next Door, the first part of this Riley Thorn series, however, I was not completely clueless as to what was going on. This book is a whole new adventure in itself, but I would recommend reading the first book if you're interested in learning what happened to Riley and how Nick ended up getting shot in his butt (? Lol), the deal with all the Basil women having psychic abilities, how Riley ended up living with the funniest, most entertaining elderly folk, and the relationship between Riley and her ex husband. Needless to say, you don't need that to enjoy this book. It is so good and entertaining, with laughs the while way through!
This is my first Lucy Score book and I can say, I am a fan!!
Thank you NetGalley, Sourcebooks Bloom Books, and Lucy Score for this entertaining read!

From the very first chapter, the Riley Thorn series became a favorite for me. Taking place in Harrisburg, PA, Riley Thorn is a reluctant psychic whose life has been turned upside down by her ex husband and ends up living in a rundown house with a bunch of eccentric geriatrics. She gets thrown into a mystery and mishaps when her next door neighbor is found that by a hot private investigator. Second in the series, The Corpse in the Closet immediately follows the first book and may be even more fun than the first one and I have no idea how that’s even possible. Nick and Riley have a solid relationship and their chemistry just keeps growing with each book. Lucy Score knows how to write funny mysteries with hot tension.

Thanks for this copy which allowed me to reread and relive the fun while I wait for the fourth book!

I wasn't the biggest fan of book 1 in this series, but book 2 was much better in my opinion. I do think that these books could benefit from being shorter (I generally feel this way with all of Lucy Score's books), but there were enough entertaining plot points to make it worth my while. I loved the cliffhanger that this book ended on (even though I saw that one coming). I am excited to dive into book 3!

This was such a strange book. The mystery had no relevance or relation to the couple we were following. It’s also a second in a series and I would recommend reading the first book before reading this one. If you simply need an escape, I would recommend this.

I enjoyed this book. The main characters were great and the secondary characters added humor to the book. This is a great series. I look forward to the next book in this series.

This is book two in the Riley Thorn series. I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the first one.

Riley is a psychic that can talk to dead people and has spirits guides. In this installment she started working for her boyfriend, Nick who’s a personal investigator. She also starts consulting on a police case.

This book was very fast passed and kept me laughing the whole time. The supporting cast of characters is wonderful (she lives in an old mansion with a lot of quirky elderly people). I’m excited for the next book.

Perfect for fans of the Finlay Donovan series.

Riley Thorn is a psychic and Nick Santiago a detective. When a dead body is encountered and then more deaths occur. They have to figure out what is occurring.

I could not really get into the book. There was not much of a spark between Riley and Nick. Nick’s jealousy in the book was a bit much.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.