The Corpse in the Closet: A Riley Thorn Novel

The Corpse in the Closet: A Riley Thorn Novel

Book 2: Riley Thorn
Lucy Score Founding author
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Summer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago. First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of “the Guild.” Then there’s the homicide detective who needs her help figuring out who murdered the well-dressed corpse in the walk-in closet.

Nick’s got his own hands full with a tricky missing person case and his parents who want to know why he didn’t tell them about his live-in girlfriend. Then there’s the fact that he’s still the tiniest bit stressed about Riley almost getting murdered earlier that summer. The last thing he wants is her getting involved in another investigation.

Things go from bad to worse when the body count starts stacking up, the meet-the-parents dinner goes horribly wrong, and their elderly roommate is up to no good…dressed like a mime.

To top it off, Riley is forced to return to Channel 50 on official police business to question her spray-tanned news anchor ex-husband and his new weather girl fiancée.

The trouble comes to a head when Riley receives a warning from the killer: Back off or she’s next. Someone has to solve these murders before she becomes the next corpse.

Release date: April 16, 2024

Publisher: BloomBooks

Print pages: 450

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She can’t put mystery, suspense, humor, and romance in one book and keep it all on the rails. Oh, yes she can! And she did. Lucy Score definitely has another top spot on my “read it, loved it, will read it again” list. I loved catching up with Riley, Nick, and the rest of the quirky and lovable characters in Harrisburg, PA in this second installment of the Riley Thorn series. Lucy infuses her characters with solid back stories, serious snark, and over-the-top personalities, and it works so beautifully with the plot she builds around them. The budding relationship between Rile...
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She can’t put mystery, suspense, humor, and romance in one book and keep it all on the rails. Oh, yes she can! And she did. Lucy Score definitely has another top spot on my “read it, loved it, will read it again” list. I loved catching up with Riley, Nick, and the rest of the quirky and lovable characters in Harrisburg, PA in this second installment of the Riley Thorn series. Lucy infuses her characters with solid back stories, serious snark, and over-the-top personalities, and it works so beautifully with the plot she builds around them. The budding relationship between Riley and Nick is helped along by seemingly unrelated adventures that pull them together and make them realize how much stronger they are as a team. Lucy continues to create a beautiful village of chaos including everyone’s favorite unconventional housemates, their unstoppably adorable dog, and the ever-evolving Gabe. Then she adds to the magnificent mayhem with even more personalities, including Riley’s austere grandmother. The storyline had me laughing out loud, plowing through multiple bags of microwave popcorn, and staying up late into the night because I just couldn’t stop reading. And entangled in it all, there’s a beautiful message of acceptance, care for others, and what friendships and family bonds truly mean. After picking my jaw up off the floor after the last page of this book, I can’t wait for the next installment in the series.
 on 7/11/21
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You seriously cannot go wrong with any of Lucy’s books so I was ecstatic when we heard that there was going to be a continuation of the zany antics from Riley Thorn and company. In book 2, Riley and Nick’s relationship is stronger than ever, my heart just melted with how strong Nick’s feelings are for Riley. Unfortunately for Nick, all these feelings also come with fear for Riley’s safety, especially with what had happened earlier in the summer. When Nick’s former partner comes to Riley to help on a homicide case, Nick is not a happy camper, but Riley knew she had to help. Wha...
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You seriously cannot go wrong with any of Lucy’s books so I was ecstatic when we heard that there was going to be a continuation of the zany antics from Riley Thorn and company. In book 2, Riley and Nick’s relationship is stronger than ever, my heart just melted with how strong Nick’s feelings are for Riley. Unfortunately for Nick, all these feelings also come with fear for Riley’s safety, especially with what had happened earlier in the summer. When Nick’s former partner comes to Riley to help on a homicide case, Nick is not a happy camper, but Riley knew she had to help. What ensues is another crazy ride with old favorites and some new faces. Riley’s very scary grandmother who is not happy with Riley for not harnessing her gifts is in town to whip them all into shape. We, along with Riley, are also introduced to Nick’s very interesting parents. The shenanigans of their family members, crazy neighbors, the 4-legged fur babies and even Riley’s jerk of an ex made this book such a joy to read.

I seriously laughed so much reading this book, poor Riley and Nick with their attempts for some s*xy times being constantly interrupted, but when they do, lets just say my jaw dropped! There are still some unanswered questions like, what the heck is Riley’s middle name, what happened to Beth and could there be romance in the air for Detective Kellen Weber?? I am so glad there is more to come.
 on 7/9/21
action-packed entertaining story happily ever after satisfying ending strong chemistry strong heroine terrific writing unputdownable
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The second book in this murder mystery series will have you guessing until the end.
Riley Thorn and her very protective boyfriend Nick are investigating a missing person. Riley is also acting on a consultant job with Nick's ex police partner, against Nick's will, when it seems they are all tied together.
Add in a family of eight elderly people who are a riot, a farting dog, and a grandmother who has made it her mission to help Riley and her family hone in on their gifts and you are in for a great read with lots of shenanigans.
I hope we'll have more great reads to this series.
 on 7/8/21
entertaining story happily ever after realistic characters sex scenes strong chemistry strong heroine
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In this second installment of Riley Thorn’s adventures we are reunited with the “gang” of her octogenarian roommates, Nick and his cousins, Gabe, Riley’s family and the beloved gentle giant Burt, the dog.
We are also introduced to a few new players, mainly the stern Elanora, Riley’s Psychic Grandmother, who arrives to ensure Riley is using her gifts and practicing her craft, and who insist on lessons to advance Riley’s skills. Nick’s parents and his sister’s family are no longer the best kept secret Nick never wanted to share, but there are some surprise past connections that...
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In this second installment of Riley Thorn’s adventures we are reunited with the “gang” of her octogenarian roommates, Nick and his cousins, Gabe, Riley’s family and the beloved gentle giant Burt, the dog.
We are also introduced to a few new players, mainly the stern Elanora, Riley’s Psychic Grandmother, who arrives to ensure Riley is using her gifts and practicing her craft, and who insist on lessons to advance Riley’s skills. Nick’s parents and his sister’s family are no longer the best kept secret Nick never wanted to share, but there are some surprise past connections that will have Nick experiencing feelings he never had before. Detective Kellen Weber, Nick’s former partner, also plays a bigger role, as he engages Riley (against Nick wishes), to be a consultant on a string of recent homicides.
Hilarious investigative shenanigans commence from here, and the author takes us on a laugh out loud roller coaster ride of exquisitely written who dunnit mystery with a side of romance!
 on 7/8/21
action-packed entertaining story escapist/easy read happily ever after satisfying ending strong chemistry suspenseful terrific writing
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A wild fantastical ride!
The newest offering in the Riley Thorn mystery series is fast paced and fun! We see Riley and her boyfriend Nick once again helping to solve a murder mystery along with Riley’s octogenarian (and hilarious) neighbors, her spirit guide, Gabe, and her formidable grandmother, Elanora.
I could not put this down; the pacing is quick and tight, and the side characters are engaging. The murder mystery is compelling and just this side of ridiculous, which is just the way I like my murders. The romance between Nick and Riley progresses beautifully and the stea...
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A wild fantastical ride!
The newest offering in the Riley Thorn mystery series is fast paced and fun! We see Riley and her boyfriend Nick once again helping to solve a murder mystery along with Riley’s octogenarian (and hilarious) neighbors, her spirit guide, Gabe, and her formidable grandmother, Elanora.
I could not put this down; the pacing is quick and tight, and the side characters are engaging. The murder mystery is compelling and just this side of ridiculous, which is just the way I like my murders. The romance between Nick and Riley progresses beautifully and the steam coming off them as they search for clues is hot, hot, hot! I loved every wild minute!
 on 7/3/21
action-packed entertaining story happily ever after sex scenes strong heroine suspenseful terrific writing
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