It's a part of a series. It's 3rd book in Riley and Nick's story. I haven't read the first two, but this one is funny and interesting. They are lovely and very cute together. Solving cases seems like fun. Riley's psychic powers and Nick's detective skills are well played. I laughed out loud many times. Other characters are eccentric and entertaining, too. Would love to read the first two. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC..

This was a cute story; a comedic mystery; which is something I have never read before. It is the third in the series. I wish I had started with book one. Lucy Score does explain each of the characters and their "relationship" to each other, but it felt like the story picked up in the middle and it took me a while to get into it.
Fun book!

A Blast From The Past was a great next installment. After the little cliffhanger of the previous book I knew I had to dive into this one ASAP. Lucy has such a way of bringing a story together with amazing humor.

I can't get over how Riley ends up in the craziest predicaments. I really loved seeing Riley embrace her powers in this one and tackle things head on when normally she's a little hesitant.

I wanted to shake Nick in the beginning of the book until he got his wake up call. I just love him and Riley together. I couldn't stop laughing during the Halloween Surprise party lol!

Can't wait for the 4th installment.

Book three in the Riley thorn series! I’d definitely say read books 1 and 2 before diving into this one. This is absolutely Lucy Scores best kept series. We’re back with Riley and Nick. Their relationship is growing, changing and this time Nick wants to go back to an unsolved case. The side characters are still top tier, hilarious banter, and a mystery. I love the little cozy witchy aspects of this series. If this is your first Lucy Score series, you won’t be disappointed.

This is one of my favorite series and I can't tell you how happy I am that we will be getting more Riley and Nick!

I love that in the first chapter, we get to see Riley in the middle of some dangerous situation with little to no context, then backtracking to see how she ended up in her current situation. As always this series delivers a wacky cast of characters, an adorable dog, a case that will have you scratching your head and have you laughing out loud constantly.

Riley and Nick currently have quite a bit going on. They just moved into a new home that is a serious fixer-upper, and Nick has buried himself in a cold case leaving his business and Riley left to their own devices. Thankfully we get some light shed on the cold case pretty quickly into the story but really all that did was open a new can of worms and so many more questions than answers.

Blast from the Past is a fast, fun, and laugh-out-loud book that had me hooked from the first page to the last. I can't wait to see what shenanigans Riley and Nick.. along with Miss Penny and Burt of course are going to get into next!!

The Blast from the Past is the third installment in the Riley Thorn series. It is an enjoyable blend of romance, mystery, and humor. Nick Santiago is running his own PI business with the help of his girlfriend Riley. However, the surprise appearance of a long-lost person has Riley pushing her newly honed psychic abilities to the max. Now Riley fears she has killed her powers, and she is struggling to help Nick with the case which has totally consumed him. But never fear, the octogenarians from next door are ready to help.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

The Blast From The Past by Lucy Score 💞
Riley Thorn, Book 3
Interconnected Standalone (must be read in order)

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Adult • Romance • Mystery
ARC Review
352 pages
🗓️ May 14th

🔎 romantic suspense
🏠 laughing out loud moments
🔎 just propose already!!!!😜
🏠 grumpy x sunshine
🔎 close proximity
🏠 found family + crazy family

📌“Four months into this relationship thing, and she still made him feel weird glowing s*** in his chest whenever she walked into a room.”

📌 “This is my first birthday with you. It’s already the best.”

Dear Lucy,

Just between us two, here where no one can hear us… What’s her middle name? This is a safe place. You can tell me. Seriously. WHAT’S HER MIDDLE NAME?! I’m losing my mind here 🤯 please. Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaassssseeeeee. I have tacos 🌮👀

Also, I’m manifesting 100 more Riley Thorn books and a detective you-know-who + you-know-who best friend book. Like really manifesting. Pretty please, cherry on top manifesting. Because these books are everything that was missing in my life and I had no idea.

I’m laughing countless times.
I’m coming home with each book.
I’m rooting for these flawed characters so fiercely that you might think they’re my own family and friends.

This summer do yourself a favor and pick up this series. It’s funny, 🥵, with tons of heart and a whole lot of mystery. 👏🏼

Wow! Am I ever impressed. This is my first Lucy Score book I have ever read, and I absolutely loved it. This book is the third in a series, and I jumped right in, but it was easy to pick up and follow and not only that but it was highly enjoyable. I want to go back and read the other 2 books now to see what I have missed. The writing style being so down to earth and straight to the point had me hooked. There was just enough romance in the book to make It spicy but not overwhelming with the mystery going on behind it. The characters are hilarious and flow together perfectly. I would recommend this book, let alone the series in a heartbeat to anyone.

i was so excited to receive a lucy score novel as an arc?!?! like… ME??!? AHHHHH!!!!! i loved everything about this book and i’m SO excited to get a physical copy to add to my shelves when it releases!!

All Lucy Score books make me laugh, she has the “ridiculous romantic comedy with some crime mixed in” genre dialed in. One thing I enjoy about these books and this series in particular is how unpredictable they are with twists I don’t see coming. I found this book to be an easy fast read. My only regret was I requested it and didn’t realize it was book 3, when I hadn’t read book 2 in the series yet.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Score, and the publisher for sending this arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Blast From the Past follows Riley and Nick on their journey as new home owners, but with a twist. Beth, the missing sister of Weber, is back. She has a crazy story of being kidnapped and having amnesia, but her story has many holes. Nick and Riley are trying to navigate their relationship since Nick is quite preoccupied with Beth and her story. Oh, and Riley’s psychic abilities are having trouble, especially around Beth.

These books are definitely a laugh out loud situation. All of the characters mesh together so well and bring out the giggles for sure. I like Wander a lot. I hope we get to see more of her in the next book! Also, Mrs. Penny is a character for sure… haha.

I love Nick and Riley together. Nick and Riley have an interesting relationship. I am waiting for their relationship to develop further, as I feel like they haven’t had time to just be a couple with all the mysteries taking place. I feel like they balance one another out.

I will definitely be reading the next book in the series.

Honestly, I don't know how Lucy does it, but this book is even funnier than the last. Like the first book, the first page is outrageous. Without fail, it's always some wild opening. Reading this series is like watching a sitcom.

The characters are unique and hilarious as hell. Mrs . Penny kills me. I literally thrive to be her when I'm old. The flabby arms part had me on the ground.

Riley and Nick have returned in this new book. Nick is determined to find Beth, who has been missing for six years after Riley's grandmother tells him she is still alive. However, Nick's obsession with finding Beth is causing him to neglect his business, the never-ending tasks involved in repairing their fix-it-up mansion, and even Riley.

The whole crew embarks on a fun-filled adventure related to the past. These books are not only entertaining but also full of laughter. The characters are unique, and the story follows them closely. This book is the third in the series but can be read as a standalone.

Thank you Bloom Books and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this is my favorite Lucy Score series!! I read this in a day and now I absolutely cannot wait for the next one!!

In this installment Nick and Riley and still trying to find Beth! Now that Nick knows Beth is alive somewhere he becomes obsessive over finding her! Will he and Riley manage to make things work? And will their elderly neighbors finally leave them alone?

These books are funny and the best cozy mysteries and I will never stop recommending them!

4/5 stars!

I really enjoyed the writing in this story and I will say I didn’t realize this was in a series when requesting this arc
But it did take me a minute then I figured out what was going on. But the main character and boyfriend were very cute and who doesn’t love a dog sidekick in Burt.
I did have a hard time connecting to the wide variety of characters and there seemed to be so much going on but I did find it fun and entertaining. I do plan on picking up the others and then connecting any dots I’ve missed.

I have really enjoyed this series. It is full of a rag tag group, and mischief is always just around the corner. There is romance, but it’s not a smashed in your face kind of thing. More than anything this series is fun, and laugh out loud funny. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for something light and a little silly.

Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to read.

I love Lucy Scores writing so couldn't wait to start this.

Sadly I didn't realise it was the third in a series (completely my fault). I enjoyed the book but think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the rest of the series. I'm going to go back and read books 1 and 2.

Scores books are always an easy romcom choice for me.

The Blast from the Past is the third book in Lucy Score’s Riley Thorn series and is an absolutely quirky delight to read.

I loved the cast of chaotic characters, the fun storyline and the books over-the-top writing style. The story is a mix of a cosier style mystery, with a little romance and a lot of humour. I enjoyed the touch of paranormal as well, with Riley’s psychic abilities. I felt there was a nice balance between both Riley & Nick’s perspectives and they balanced each other nicely as characters and a couple in a relationship.

Full disclosure, I didn’t realise this was the third book in the series when starting it but I felt like it gave enough background to me as a reader to get up to speed and also pique my interest enough to go back and read the first two books.

Thank you to Bloom Books and Netgalley for gifting me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

As a fan of Lucy Score's work, I thoroughly enjoyed this latest installment in the Riley Thorn series. The seamless blend of humor, romance, and mystery makes for a captivating read that is sure to delight both new and returning readers. I highly recommend diving into this series from the beginning to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storyline.

Overall, "The Blast from the Past" is a must-read for fans of romantic comedies and cozy mysteries alike. With its engaging plot, lovable characters, and witty dialogue, it's a book that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. Many thanks to Sourcebook Trade Publishing (Bloom Books) and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

You need to read books 1 and two I may come back to this one after reading them and like this more but it was just okay.