10 Best Books Like The Dead Guy Next Door

If you loved The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Romance4.52024480 pages

When Riley's neighbor turns up murdered, she finds herself the prime suspect and reluctantly teams up with Nick Santiago, a rebellious private investigator who's supposed to be investigating her. With her eccentric elderly roommates, possible psychic visions she's trying to ignore, and a killer who might come after her next, Riley must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

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Detailed Recommendations

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Icebreaker

Maple Hills #1 (works standalone)

by Hannah Grace

3.72022447 pages

Why you'll love it:

This romance shares a steamy and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Dead Guy Next Door fans.

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Obsession Falls

Haven Brothers #1 (works standalone)

by Claire Kingsley

4.42025384 pages

Why you'll love it:

This romance shares a protective and intense tone that will resonate with The Dead Guy Next Door fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like The Dead Guy Next Door

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
The UnhoneymoonersChristina Lauren3.92019342Closest match
Mr. Wrong NumberLynn Painter3.72022350Similar vibes
The True Love ExperimentChristina Lauren0——Similar vibes
Book LoversEmily Henry4.12022377Similar vibes
The Love WagerLynn Painter3.92023315Similar vibes
Funny StoryEmily Henry4.22024395Similar vibes
Beach ReadEmily Henry4.02020358Similar vibes
Pretend You're MineLucy Score02015—Same author
IcebreakerHannah Grace3.72022447Similar vibes
Obsession FallsClaire Kingsley4.42025384Similar vibes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to The Dead Guy Next Door?

The most similar books to The Dead Guy Next Door are The Unhoneymooners, Mr. Wrong Number, The True Love Experiment.

What should I read after The Dead Guy Next Door?

After finishing The Dead Guy Next Door, readers most commonly pick up The Unhoneymooners next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lucy Score, such as Things We Left Behind.

Who writes books like Lucy Score?

Authors similar to Lucy Score include Janet Evanovich.

What genre is The Dead Guy Next Door?

The Dead Guy Next Door is a Romance novel by Lucy Score, published in 2024. It features elements of Paranormal, Thriller, Psychic Powers.

How long is The Dead Guy Next Door?

The Dead Guy Next Door is 480 pages long.

Does The Dead Guy Next Door have romance/spice?

The Dead Guy Next Door has a spice level of 4/5. This book contains explicit romantic content.

About The Dead Guy Next Door

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over comes the first book in the hilarious and riveting Riley Thorn series: a zany and compelling contemporary romance with a head-scratching mystery to solve.***Riley has a murder to solve and she doesn''t need a hot, goody-two-shoes detective sticking his nose into her investigation - especially when he writes her in at the top of his suspect list.Divorced. Broke. Living with a pack of elderly roommates. And those hallucinations she''s diligently ignoring? Her tarot card-dealing mum is convinced they''re clairvoyant visions.Just when things seemingly can''t get worse, a so-hot-it-should-be-illegal private investigator shows up on her doorstep looking for one of her neighbours…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.A must-read for fans of quirky romance stories and whodunit books, The Dead Guy Next Door showcases Lucy Score’s singular talent for crafting an exciting mystery with memorable, madcap characters - while weaving in a compelling love story for good measure!TropesRomcomParanormalMurder MysteryContemporary RomanceWhodunitClairvoyant FMCUnlikely DuoThe Riley Thorn Series:The Dead Guy Next DoorThe Corpse in the ClosetThe Blast from the PastThe Body in the Backyard