Second novel in the series of struggling single mom and writer of Finlay Donovan that unexpectedly pulls inspiration for her books from her own chaotic life and unexpected events.
Elle Cosimano delivers another great book in the series that will keep you reading.
It’s a fast read that will keep you up and then make you sad it’s over.

I love Finlay! She's so relatable and hilarious. I want to be her bestie!! I can't wait to continue this series.

Love this book and continue to love this series! Finlay Donovan is so refreshing and keeps me laughing.

Finlay Donovan is at it again. This time someone (not her ironically) wants her ex-husband dead. She does what she can to keep the father of her children alive while trying to figure out what vero is hiding from her.

“But just because you can survive alone doesn’t mean you should have to.”

I love when a fun book has some deep truths to it too, and this one contains both in spades.

Some things I loved:

👊 The friendship between Finlay and Vero just gets better and better, and they compliment each other so well.

🤛 There is fast-paced drama, fun suspense, and some people getting what they deserved.

🤜 Outlandish escapades that at times made me laugh aloud.

👊 A mother trying to do the right thing, even though things keep getting more and more unhinged.

FINLAY DONOVAN KNOCKS ‘EM DEAD

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MUST READ if you want a mystery that makes you laugh
🌶️ innuendo
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I love Finlay Donovan! She is such a relatable character. The situations she finds herself in are hilarious. Even more humorous is how she avoids culpability while solving crimes she is very much a part of. I don’t read very many mysteries but I can’t get enough of this funny series!

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is the second in the series and it's just as good as the first! Fin and Vero are back, but this time there is a hit out on Finlay's ex-husband, Steven. While Steven was not a good husband, he is the father of her children so she is on a mission to investigate who wants him dead. While doing so, she gets thrown into a complicated mess with the Russian mafia that'll keep you on your toes.

If you liked Finlay Donovan is Killing It, you'll also enjoy the second book! Who doesn't want more Fin and Vero shenanigans? Definitely recommend reading in order as this is a continuation of the first book.

Finlay Donovan Knocks Em Dead
4.25⭐️

This one started a little but more relaxed but it could be because I was more used to the plot. But that feeling didn't last very long. The anxiety picked up again because Fin and Vero were making terrible choices 😐 Like, I get it but oh gosh, the risks they took! The writing style was pretty consistent between books 1 and 2. And the mystery! I definitely was thrown around about who "Fed Up" actually is. Now, I loved Nick more and was definitely skewing towards him for Fin. The ending was so good that I started the next one asap! Again, nail-biting series!

Not as good as the first BUT still a highly recommended series. This cast of characters just keeps getting better and the plot continued to throw curves I don’t see coming. I cannot wait to read the next!

I received an advance review copy for free from the publisher via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Why is Finlay so relatable!!! I love her humor and her personality. The banter between her and Vero was hilarious and I just couldn’t put this book down. Hit women, law breaking, sidekicks? This book has everything!

This was just as fun and twisty as the first! Finlay and Vero really find themselves in some trouble here and of course hilarity ensues and the twist at the end got me!

Continuing the series. Really enjoyed this book, the 2nd in this series. It was just as entertaining and funny as the first.

Finlay and Vero are back at it! Finlay is struggling to finish her book and single-parenthood is not a breeze. To make matters worse, someone wants her ex, Steven, dead!
Finlay is trying keep Steven alive, Vero to be honest, and the hot detective at arms length.

I was curious if book two could hold my attention the same way book one did, and while I think I still prefer Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, this book was just as funny and filled with crazy quirky twists!

I am excited to see where the rest of the series goes!

I LOVE this series! I’m so excited for the next one! It’s an easy read with twists and turns throughout the entire book. Recommend once again!

So… I love this series with my whole heart.

Knocks ‘Em Dead was a lot funnier than the first, I found myself laughing out loud constantly. Vero is my favorite (not only cause we share a name) she has the best line delivery and the sarcasm just leaps off the page! I was dying at all the crime innuendos SO good! 🤣 I’m jumping ship to team Nick 👀 because he’s one smart cookie, and he has nice biscuits I guess 😉

5 stars but really it’s a 10 for laughs 😂

I enjoyed getting to know the characters better. I still do not like Findlay’s ex-husband. This book wasn’t as funny as the first one but still a fun read. The mystery was full of surprises and kept me guessing.

This book isbso much more than a sequel. As we get to know our characters better, we fall even more in love with them.

This book starts where we left off in book one. I’m happy to report that it was just as funny as the first book, maybe even more.

One of the best things about this series is the friendship between Finlay and Vero. Very is hilarious but so is Finlay. They get along so well but in this book we kind of see their friendship go much deeper. Vero has some problems, which I figured out right away. I think that Finlay was just hoping to stay in the dark until she couldn’t. It was quite obvious. We still don’t really have Vero’s story in this book but I’m hoping it will come to light in the next book. The banter and wit these two have make for such an entertaining read.

There is a bit of a love triangle, still. I’m not much for those but I think that Cosimano handles it really well. Finlay is still trying to get her life together and she’s kind of at a crossroads in many aspects. What makes more sense than have to figure out the love part too. Of course, I totally think she needs to stick with one guy in particular, but I won’t say who!

This book is really fast paced! There’s so much action and so many different things going on that it makes it hard to put down. Before you know it, the book is over. It’s so much fun and it’s kind of over the top and no at all realistic. I think that’s what I love about it though. It’s just the perfect book to get away, try to get out of a rut, or even a good palate cleanser between heavy books.

I highly recommend this series!! They can get a little gross in the details and you wonder what the heck they are thinking, a lot. It’s just a great time though and the humor is top notch! I cannot wait for the next one!!

Usually the 2nd book in a series pales in comparison to the 1st, but this did not disappoint! I loved Finlay Donovan is Killing It and Elle Cosimano didn’t disappoint with Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead. I was guessing until the very last page and the cliff hanger…wow!