So glad to be back in Finlay’s crazy world! 😂😂😂
I really enjoy that this isn’t a HEA story and Finlay isn’t choosing her love right away.
Absolutely loved the twist of Finlay’s mom in the chat room. That may have ended up being my favorite part. 😂
Can’t wait to see what happens next in the series!

I'm recommending this book with a major caveat. For a more enjoyable reading experience, you should read the first book in the series before picking up this one. Most mystery series books can be read out of sequence because the authors do a great job of including just the right amount of backstory, keeping the reader from feeling lost. That isn't the case with this series. Although the author drops some hints here and there about the events of the first book, too much about both characters and plot are left unexplained with the author expecting the reader to know what she was referencing. It made for a confusing read. Also, mystery readers expect to learn whodunit at the end of the book, and this book leaves us guessing and having to wait for the next book in the series. I don't mind a few unresolved plot lines that make me want to read the next book, but I was really annoyed that the main mystery--the murder--went unsolved at the end.

Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead is the second book in the series. This adventure has the same hijinks as the first but takes the story to deeper level now that you have some schema for the characters. You’ve got to love Finlay and Vero as partners in crime, the dynamic duo whose amateur sleuthing and shenanigans continue to entertain. The cliff hanger at the end will definitely bring me back for yet another adventure in the 3rd installment. Cute, fun, and light. You’ll enjoy Finlay, Vero, and the rest of the gang.

3.5 stars. I was eagerly anticipating this second in series, but it just didn't hook me like the first one did. I wasn't thrilled with the more overtly racy scenes, and it lacked a bit of the fun/family factor I enjoyed in the first. I do think the author has a delightful writing voice, though, and a great sense of humor. I enjoyed the twist at the end, as well.

A funny sequel to the first book, you should read this if you liked the first one. Fast, humorous and murdery

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead (Finlay Donovan#2) - Elle Cosimano

A follow-up novel to the hilarious Finlay Donovan is Killing It, and I was really looking forward to read what kind of shenanigans Finlay and Vero were going to get themselves into next. Finlay continues to balance work, dating, and her children but when someone wants her ex-husband Steve dead, they try to track down who has a hit for him.

The sequel did not disappoint, with laugh out loud, outrageous moments, but I agree with my pal and reading buddy @mybooksandkidsbooks that the ending could have been so much more. Both of us managed to read this in a quick 2-3 days which is always a sign of a good book.

I am definitely looking forward to book 3!

Elle Cosimano does it again!! Finlay and friends are back in another fun, fast paced book. Filled with shenanigans and new twists and turns, This newest book in the Finlay Donovan series does not.disappoint. I’m already looking forward to the next installment!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay and Vero are back at their shenanigans! When someone puts out a contract to murder Finlay’s ex-husband Steven, the duo set out stop the killer(s) before they strike. Of course, in true Finlay fashion, they come across conflict after conflict along the way.

After reading (and loving) book one in this series, I feel that this one had a much slower start. Although there was humor in it, I didn’t find it as funny. The plot was very far-fetched but it works considering that’s the whole point of the story.
Towards the last quarter of the book, things really pick and I enjoyed the crazy ride to get to the end. Will we get another book after the last couple lines?? I’ll guess we’ll have to wait and see!
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy!

I have been looking forward to this sequel and it did not disappoint; I finished the book in an afternoon. The first book ends with Finlay learning that someone has put a contract out on her ex-husband, Steven. This book focuses on the efforts of Finlay and Vero to figure out the identity of the mystery person, while trying to keep Steven safe, which becomes much harder when someone responds to the online post offering to take the job. Steven and Finlay are battling over custody of their children and because Finlay knows about the threat to Steven's life, she wants to keep the children away from him, but cannot tell him why, which only infuriates him. If the issues with Steven were not enough, (1) Finlay is supposed to be providing her agent with a proposal for her next book, but she is dealing with writer's block; (2) Finlay is having issues with Julian, her law student boyfriend; (3) Nick, the hot cop, is back in the picture; and (4) Vero is hiding secrets that may prove costly. The story has plenty of mystery and suspense, but also plenty of humor. The book ends with a new problem to resolve, as well as a hint that the reader will learn more about Vero's backstory, setting up the third book in the series.

I received a copy of the e-book via NetGalley in exchange for a review.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead" is the sequel to "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It". At the end of the first book, we find out that there is much more to the story than we thought. Someone wants Finlays ex- husband dead and it is up to Finlay to find out who it is to save him and make sure her kids have their dad around. She dives deep into the dark web to find out who wants him dead. There are multiple suspects and the one at the end was not the one I had picked out.. Full of the same familiar humor as the first book and the same loveable characters, this book is as good as the first one.
If you enjoyed the first book, you're sure to like this one as well.

Another super fun ready by Elle Cosimano! I love this female friendship positive series with real life relationship woes mixed in with organized crime. I recommend the first installment often so glad the 2nd is just as good.!

Special thanks to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay is up to her tricks again in this second installment! The hilarious Finlay and Vero get roped into trying to figure out who put a bounty on Stevens head. Quickly, Finlay and Vero realize they are looking at something much larger than a bounty. Mix in the mob, Detective Nick, and various other trouble makers and you have yourself a hilarious story! Kept me guessing until the end! I always enjoy laughing out loud at Findlay, her friends, and all of the messes she gets herself into!

I enjoyed being back with Finlay, but the end felt messy with the addition of one too many characters, and the plot felt a little rushed. In the end, a seriously fun 4 star read that is a great second addition to this series!

In the sequel to Finlay Donovan Is Killing it, Finlay and her live-in nanny Vero try to stop a hit on her ex-husband.

I was so happy to be back with Finlay and Vero. The characters are their same hilarious selves, with the same secondary characters, but whole new adventures. I don’t think I loved it quite as much as the first but it was still a great read; clever, funny, and a page turner. There was also plenty of room left for a third book, which I’ll be waiting anxiously for!

“The one piece of advice no one ever gives you when you divorce is never take a shower when all the towels are in the laundry. I’m pretty sure it’s right up there with check to make sure there’s toilet paper before pulling down your pants and never accept an offer to murder your ex while using public Wi-Fi.

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead comes out 2/1.

Elle Cosimano does it again!

The second in the Finlay Donovan series was so good y’all! I literally devoured it. I laughed and had a few gasps. There was a moment with Nick that I ALMOST thought something bad was going to happen and I got extremely annoyed 🤣. Thankfully it didn’t happen and I fell even more in love with him.

I love that this totally ended with the hopes of another. I need more Finlay in my life! I can’t get enough of her and Vero’s friendship! My only wish I that we all have a Vero in our lives.

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead has the laugh out loud humor as it did in Book 1. We're reunited with the same cast of characters we fell in love with, but the story is definitely more intimate with Finlay and her decision making than ever before and I really enjoyed this one. You can definitely see how this series will make for a perfect television series and I can't wait to see what's in store for Finlay Donovan Book 3.

FINLAY DONOVAN IS BACK!

Finlay Donovan is Killing It is a book I have been recommending to people ever since I read it back in March! It is filled with humour, relatability, and a lot of ‘who done it’ situations.

Needless to say I was so thrilled when I was given the opportunity to read & review the second book, Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em dead. @ElleCosimano has done it again folks! Finlay is back and better than ever. With Vero by her side, Finlay will do anything she can to protect her family. This book is all about keeping her loved ones safe and the extent that moms will go to keep their kids out of harms way.

Thank you so much to @minotaur_books & @ElleCosimano for the advanced copy of this book. Get your pre-orders in now, because I have a feeling this one is going to sell out quickly when it hits shelves on February 1, 2022. If you haven’t read the first one yet, I highly recommend checking it out!

Cosimano does it again! The first book in this series ended up being one of my favorites of 2021. I knew I had to get my hand on a copy of the sequel. This one is every bit as entertaining, humorous, and fun as the first book!

3 Things I Loved About This Book:

1) Finlay! You know when the main character clicks for you? For me, that's Finlay Donovan. Sure, she's disorganized, disheveled, and always finds trouble (aka a hot mess), but she's sarcastic, bright, and creative, too. Plus, I dig a character with a wicked sense of humor.

2) The humor! After reading some heavy-hitting books this year, the spirit I found in this book was a breath of fresh air. Finlay & Vero's shenanigans entertained me to no end.

3) No spoilers here, but the identity of a certain women's forum user wasn't who I thought it would be. What an awesome twist at the end! Small surprises make a story that much better.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for my ARC ♥️

She did it again. Was it a bit more solemn than the first one? Yes. But it was also written during a pandemic so I can’t blame the author one bit. The setup for book 3? Undeniable. And I can’t wait.

It will be worth your wait and anticipation.

This series is just so much fun I don’t even know where to start. I absolutely loved FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT and this follow up did not disappoint.

Author and single mother Finlay Donovan didn’t set out to become an accidental hitman, it just happened. But after dealing with what she really hoped was her last dead body, Finlay has just discovered someone has put out a hit on her ex-husband. As much as she might not want to live with anymore, she’s pretty sure her kids would prefer him to live, and that’s enough of a reason to try and stop the hit.

Finlay once again teams up with her live-in-nanny/confident Vero to follow the clues all while trying to avoid attracting any suspicion from her mother, her ex, her police officer sister and her two love interests. Not to mention all the bad guys.

Cosimano’s voice is so unique and I love how flawed her characters are while still being relatable. This book is non-stop from the first page and moves quickly through to the end with whip smart writing that is funny as hell.

FINLAY DONOVAN KNOCKS ‘EM DEAD comes out February 1, 2022 and I highly recommend it. But make sure you read the first book before you pick this one up.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press & Minotaur Books for the advance reading copy.

Well, that was fun! The cliffhanger at the end of book one had me eagerly anticipating this book, and it did not disappoint. <b>Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead</b> picks up not long after the first book ends. This time Finlay and Vero face a whole new set of problems where the dynamic duo get themselves into all kinds of trouble. From there let the shenanigans begin!

This book has a little bit of everything. It's part mystery, it's humorous, and it has a little romance thrown in with Finlay's little love triangle with Nick and Julian. I went into this book expecting a fun, over-the-top read and that is exactly what I got. Vero's character continues to be a favorite of mine with her wicked sense of humor and fierce loyalty to Finlay and her kids. Although I liked the plot of the first book better, this was still a really enjoyable read. Bring on book number 3. 4 stars!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced eARC in exchange for an honest review.