Finlay Donovan Knocks Them Dead pick up right where Finlay Donovan Is Killing It left off. Someone wants her ex-husband murdered. Not that Finlay has not been tempted but she really wants to be off the list of professional assassins. She might be angry with the louse, but she sets out to identify the person seeking a contract killer.

Meanwhile, her romantic life is getting complicated since the last person a professional assassin should date is a cop, right? And then, why is her partner in crime acting strange? And why are people looking for assassins in a mommy forum? And how does she deal with the Russian mob?

Finlay has a lot of cups in the air. Can she keep them spinning?



I enjoyed Finlay Donovan Knocks Them Dead very much though it was less fresh and exciting than her first book in the series. It was at times hilarious, but if you think about it, the mistake people made about her is very similar to the mistakes some people make about someone else in this book. That’s okay, it was funny. But let’s not see that kind of misunderstanding for a third time in the next in the series. There had better be a third in the works.

I received an e-galley of Finlay Donovan Knocks Them Dead from the publisher through NetGalley.

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Elle Cosimano has done it again! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a smart, sassy, and superb read! I loved the first book so much and was very hopeful that this book would be just as good and it did not disappoint me. At all!!

Finlay is still faking her career as a hired killer, but now is trying to figure out what is going on with her nanny, Vero, and keep someone from killing her pain in the rear ex-husband, Steven, without taking the fall for the attempts on his life. The situations Finlay gets herself into are so unbelievable yet so hilarious that you have to keep reading to see what is next.

I have recommended this book and the first book to so many people and they have all loved the books! If you have been on the fence, don't hesitate and read them today!

And Elle Cosimano, I can't wait for the next book!!!

Finlay Donovan is back for another adventure! She's still just as much of a hot mess, she's still got Vero by her side, and she's still not making much progress on her new novel. But she has plenty to keep her busy; in addition to being a single mom to two young kids and juggling a couple of love interests, she's also trying to find the identity of the person who put out a hit on her ex-husband's life on a mommy message board. Let the calamity commence!

I don't envy Elle Cosimano's position at all; after the fresh, fun, fabulousness of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, it would be hard to keep up the momentum with a follow-up. But Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a great book in its own right -- maybe not quite on the level of its predecessor, but pretty damn close. Not only is Finlay the most lovable hot mess ever, her relationship with Vero is so special, and the situations the duo gets into are quirky and hilarious. This book is a total genre-bending adventure pulling in elements of romance, crime thriller, police procedural, cozy mystery, and comedy. The plot gets a bit convoluted at times -- there are a lot of characters to keep straight -- but it's still pure fun all the way through, and I will read books about Finlay as long as Cosimano writes them.

Plus, this book includes the word "velocirapterotica." Need I say more?

In the second Finlay Donovan installment, Finlay and Vero find themselves trying to figure out who put a hit on Finn's ex-husband. And more importantly, who has agreed to take on her ex-husband as their mark?

Just as silly and over the top as its predecessor, I actually enjoyed <u>Knocks 'Em Dead</u> more! I think Finn's character grew on me a little bit (she didn't come off as hopeless/clueless/whiny, etc.-I enjoyed seeing her character development). While the love triangle trope was as strong as ever, I didn't mind it as much because I found this mystery to be much more intriguing. I also am now more excited for the next book because the cliffhanger ending for this one was very enticing! Hoping Vero gets a more prominent role in the third book as she was obviously a little more distant in this one.

This series is so delightful and fun. I love all of the characters, and Finlay feels so real in that if I was in these kinds of crazy situations, I would absolutely be doing the same dumb stuff.

It also kills me how the book that she is writing intersects with her own life. Vero is so intriguing and you will NEED to know what she is hiding - and every side character in this has so much depth!

Delightful!

I was scared that this book wasn't going to live it up to the first book BUT I feel like it did. I had such a good time laughing with Finally and Vero! I LOVED this second book almost as much as the first!!!

I appreciated that Finlay Knocks "Em Dead picked up right where the first book left off! I love to laugh especially when it's character's sassy banter that makes me laugh and Elle Cosimano delivers on the banter and the antics!!!

I do think you have to read the first book before you read this one. But do yourselves a favor and just read them and ENJOY them. This series is charming, witty, laugh out loud funny and Elle keeps it real...parenting wise!!!

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead is a delightful follow-up to Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.

It’s strange to say “delightful” about a book that involved murder but that’s just what this book is. It’s a funny cozy mystery that kept me chuckling as we joined Finlay in figuring out a dark web identity and who killed who this time around.

I enjoyed Finlay and Vero’s antics in this sequel. Their friendship might be my favorite part of these books. There’s a bit of romance, with the same players from the first book. I wanted a little bit more romance and had to keep reminding myself that the book isn’t a romcom. 😆

If you liked the first Finlay, you’re sure to enjoy this one! I think the first is my favorite, but the sequel is still a solid 4 stars.

Finlay Donovan is back and this time her mission is different: find out who wants to kill her ex-husband, stop the contract killer who accepted the job, and save her ex-husband's life. She's still very much on the Russian mob's radar, struggling to write a book, and figuring out her love life, she certainly doesn't need the additional hassle of protecting her ex, but what's a gal to do.

If you liked the first book then you should enjoy this one too! Elle Cosimano does a great job at mixing mystery and humor together. Loved Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead. The ending certainly set it up for a book three and I hope it happens because I will definitely tune in.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.

This is the sequel to Finlay Donovan is Killing It. Finlay is struggling to work on her next book-shocker there. Thankfully, the only dead body she is currently dealing with is just her daughter’s pet goldfish. However, someone want to kill her ex-husband. Will she be able to save him?

These books are definitely fun. They are hilarious and make you so engaged in the books since they are hilarious and mysterious. I really love the quirkiness of Finlay and I enjoy the personality of her live-in Nanny as well. Finlay’s ex-husband is definitely annoying and I hate that he was so stubborn to not want to heed Finlay’s warning about someone being out to get him and thinking it was Finlay just wanting to keep their children away from him. The ending to this book is satisfying. The mystery was hard to guess, which is something I like because I tend to guess them and it ruins books for me, but this didn’t. I totally recommend these books and they totally live up to the hype.

Another fun and enjoyable ride in the Finlay Donovan series. Jumping back into this series I had to remind myself to let go of all reality and again to just enjoy the ride that is the chaos of Finlay’s life. This series is fun to escape reality with. I love Finlay and Vero’s humor and partnership. I also enjoyed the twists, the mystery and the small love story intertwined in the book. While this one didn’t live up to my excitement of the first novel in this series I still found it to be a good book to get lost into and the cliffhanger at the end didn’t hurt either!

Finlay Donovan is still trying to find her footing as a newly single mom to two. She is also struggling to come up with a storyline for her next novel. However, sometimes life throws you a plot twist that can help. Someone has put a hit out on her ex-husband. Not wanting to leave her children fatherless, Finlay decides to try narrow down the list of people (the list is long) who would want him dead. With the help of her live-in nanny/accountant, Vero, they begin to investigate, hysterically.

I laughed my way through the first book in this series by Elle Cosimano, but the second installment in this series knocked it out of the park. I was in a serious reading slump and this book drew me out of it. The premise of these books is so absurdly outlandish, it just works. There is a reason this book is on all the most-anticipated book lists of 2022, it hilariously delivers. The plot line is expertly crafted with a plot twist at the end no one will see coming. There are some side plots that could be their own bestselling book, but I love the layers of complexity it brings to Finaly’s life. The characters, from Finlay and her ex-husband, Vero, Finlay’s cop sister Georgia, plus the love triangle involving a hunky cop and an almost attorney, all make for an interesting dynamic.

This series is a must read. Fans of Laura Levine and Janet Evanovich will love this series. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Finlay Donovan is back! She is having a bit of writer's block for her second book when she accidentally finds out someone wants her ex-husband, Steven, dead. After this news, she takes it upon herself to find out who is behind the hit and attempts to keep it from happening. Also back are favorites, Vero and Detective Nick! Finlay and Vero are closer than ever and still have that amazingly hilarious rapport we've all come to love. Although, Finlay is seeing a much younger law student, Nick finds his way back into Finlay's heart by helping her with "her book" aka the task at hand.
Somehow Elle Cosimano has been able to make the trouble Finlay gets herself in more tangled and even crazier than the first novel. One thing leads to the next and things just get out of control. We all love a buttoned up story and by the end, Elle gives us just that. I loved the second installment and hope there will be additional sequels in the future. Thank you Netgalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have very mixed feelings about this book and this series in general. And it comes down to Finlay… she’s an idiot. She makes the absolute worst choices. I love the mystery part of the book. I honestly didn’t know who the “bad guy” was.. well besides the obvious one behind bars. I like the side characters and I really, really like Nick. But I hate Finlay. Seriously hate her.

I’ll give this 3.5 stars and that’s probably being generous.

Vero and Finlay are back at it with their scheming and this time the plot hits a little too close to home. While reconnecting with past characters and meeting some new ones, Finlay digs a little deeper into the “dark web” and uncovers secret after secret…

This one definitely captivated me and was utterly addicting but still plays second fiddle to the first. I don’t exactly know how I finished it as quickly as I did but I’m not complaining about it! Finlay and Vero’s friendship lives rent-free in my head.

I just absolutely LOVE this series and I want more episodes! Finley is just a hot mess that is both amazingly relatable and completely NOT attainable. I guess we all want to aspire to something. Maybe not a hitwoman... but Finlay can juggle stressful crazy things like we all wish we could.

In the sequel, Finlay has accepted being a hitwoman for hire while also juggling life as a mom and author (with an effortless grace I envy). She finds out someone put a hit out on her ex-husband, and although he's not a great guy, she doesn't want him dead. I'm not sure how I feel about the collection of really hot men that appear around Finlay but she's got a plethora of companion options in this book.

Nick, the cop is back and still simmering with yummy sexual tension for Fin but she's got feelings for a law student named Julian while there's also a new FBI agent, Nicholas who adds to the boiling pot. Finlay's sidekick and best friend Vero (who is also her part-time nanny and accountant) returns too making assumptions and settling theories that we know will get them both into trouble. The pacing is wonderfully fast, with laughs and snark around every corner, and plenty of Russian mafia stereotypes to fulfill our imaginations. While a second book tends to fall short of the first, this one did not fall far and anyone who loved the first book needs to read this one to continue the fun!

This sequel to Finlay Donovan is Killing It is equally as fun and hilarious as the first book. First and foremost, yes, you should definitely read the first book before reading this one - there’s a lot you wouldn’t understand if you didn’t have that prior background. All of our favorite characters are back, as is our lawyer/cop love triangle. Finlay and Vero know what they’re doing this time around, but they still manage to get into some body hiding hijinks and it’s hilarious.

I loved this one just as much as the first book! We were left on another tantalizing cliffhanger and I absolutely cannot wait for the third installment!

Casimano has done it again. This was amazing and had me enthralled from the first line. I was obsessed with Finlay and Veros friendship and I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3.

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Summary: Finlay Donovan is―once again―struggling to finish her next novel and keep her head above water as a single mother of two. On the bright side, she has her live-in nanny and confidant Vero to rely on, and the only dead body she's dealt with lately is that of her daughter's pet goldfish.

On the not-so-bright side, someone out there wants her ex-husband, Steven, out of the picture. Permanently. Whatever else Steven may be, he's a good father, but saving him will send her down a rabbit hole of hit-women disguised as soccer moms, and a little bit more involvement with the Russian mob than she'd like.

Meanwhile, Vero's keeping secrets, and Detective Nick Anthony seems determined to get back into her life. He may be a hot cop, but Finlay's first priority is preventing her family from sleeping with the fishes... and if that means bending a few laws then so be it.

With her next book's deadline looming and an ex-husband to keep alive, Finlay is quickly coming to the end of her rope. She can only hope there isn't a noose at the end of it...
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts: Thank you @stmartinspress And @netgalley for giving me an advanced readers copy. I adored the first one, Finlay is such a fun character. This one I enjoyed but didn’t love as much as the first one! I felt there there was a little too much going on in this story. Too many characters, love interested, and suspects it was just a little too all over the place. However Finlay is just as funny and charming in this one as she was in the first book of the series! I will definitely continue reading this series as well but in my opinion the first book was a better read 🤷🏼‍♀️.
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Wasn't quite as frantically turning pages as I was with the first one. But still a good story. Good mix of humor and drama. Will definitely continue to follow what Finlay does next!

This was such a great sophomore book to a great series. I truly felt all the feelings for a second time: humor, fear, happiness, etc. I also felt like Elle stayed really true to the feeling of the first book. I will 100% read anything else she puts out.