another fun ride from Elle Cosimano! this felt so similar to the first and she did a great job of reminding you of some of the details you may have forgotten, like i did :) Vero and Finlay are truly the dream team and get themselves into some pretty messy situations that's for sure!

i did like that we had more of a romance plot in #2 vs. #1, however i felt like #2 had A LOT going on when comparing the two so it left me a bit overwhelmed at times. i did love the ending and i'm very excited for #3!

thank you to netgalley and minotaur for the gifted early copy.

We jump back into Finlay Donovan's story a month after she was mistaken as a hit woman, a situation that subsequently sent her life into quite a bit of chaos. Someone wants her ex husband dead, she found the request in a mother's group on the internet, and while she doesn't much fancy her ex, he's still the father of her children and she doesn't want to see him dead. We get to follow along as Finlay and her trusty nanny/assistant/accountant/friend Vero try to get to the bottom of this and the antics that ensue. And fear not, Julian and Nick return too!

First, if you haven't read the first book in this series yet, stop and go do that before reading this one, you definitely will need to or you might be pretty lost at times. This story has a great mix of mystery, humour and romance. While some of the situations Finlay finds herself in are a little over-the-top and unrealistic that doesn't take away from the fun of this book. Fast paced and entertaining, this will keep you hooked cover to cover. And, much like the first, this one ends in a cliffhanger, leaving the reader anxiously anticipating a third installment in this series!

This is the problem with sequels, it's often impossible for them to live up to the magic of the first book because they reader knows what's coming.

I liked this book just fine. It had a compelling mystery, some solid humor, and fascinating characters. But it was missing something the first book had. Some of this may be because I listened to the first one on audio, and that was spectacular, but that's not the only difference. The author's note explains she struggled writing this book during the COVID pandemic, so that may explain it. The laugh out loud moments and the shocking reveals just weren't here this time.

I liked that this book picked up right where the last one ended. I'm glad I read it and I'd probably pick up another in the series but I wouldn't be in a rush to get an advanced copy, like I was with this one.

I can't get enough of Finlay Donovan! I hope that this series continues for years to come. Finlay and her side-kick, Vero, are on another adventure! Actually, more than one adventure. The ex-husband, handsome police officer, and young law student are featured again. It is so fun to get to be with the characters again as they, once again, get pulled into a murder for hire situation.

Finlay's back ... back again! The unlikely duo of Finlay and Vero find themselves once again neck deep in shenanigans no one could have predicted and only they could find themselves in. The cast of shady characters knows no bounds but new players, new stakes and new secrets put Finlay in bed with dangerous people. Will the unlikely female crime fighters save the day again and live to tell the story?! Only one way to find out! Once again Cosimano crafts a story that pulls you in, even with the off the wall scenarios, gets you invested and makes you laugh along the way. I'm rooting for a book three as much as I foot for Finlay and Vero!

WOW WOW WOW!!!! Finlay came back and rocked our world again!!! This book did not disappoint! Elle Cosimano has a brilliant way of making your heart race and making you laugh all on the same page!

'Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead' follows our heroine/accidental hitwoman Finlay and her loyal sidekick, Vero, on another misadventure - this time, it's to prevent a hit ordered on her ex-husband. The situations they find themselves in along the way as they work to uncover who ordered the hit, as well as to keep him safe, are as ridiculous and delightful as those in the first book in the series. This book was a true page turner - I could hardly put it down - and kept me guessing all the way until the end.

I, like many others here, was skeptical whether or not this needed to be a series. 'Finlay Donovan Is Killing It" was such a treat and would've served perfectly well as a standalone, but I'm so glad it wasn't! I love the cast of characters Elle Cosimano has written, especially the friendship between Finlay and Vero, and the hijinks they find themselves in - I can't wait to see what's next for Finlay and her crew!

Book 2 did NOT disappoint! All the same characters and wide cracks you’ve come to love. Maybe it’s because she’s a mom and a total boss babe or maybe because she has two hotties after her but I just cannot get enough of Finn and her razor sharp instincts. This is a solid second round two and pure entertainment. Highly recommend.

A charming and funny read, but not sure this sequel was entirely necessary. If you absolutely loved the first book, you will like this sequel, but if you were eh on the first book like I was, you won't find this as enjoyable.

This was a fantastic sequel to the first Finlay Donovan! The same fast-paced, action-centered plot that I loved in the first book was present here as well. My only complaint was the lack of recap. It's been almost a year since I read Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, so all the little details and characters names were not top-of-mind and it definitely created confusion as a reader for the sequel to lack any kind of recap info that you typically get in a sequel.

I DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR A SECOND BOOK TO LIVE UP TO THE FIRST???? Finlay Donovan is Killing It was a top read of 2021 for me so I was eagerly, albeit anxiously, awaiting the second installment. And I was not disappointed. This book is just as funny, entertaining, and thrilling as book one, and -- dare I say? -- sets up very nicely for a book three which I am SO INTO. Finlay is one of my favorite book characters TO DATE. I just want to be besties with her, even with all of her ... illegal accidentally on purpose hijinks. The writing is fresh, humorous, and engaging. If you liked book one, definitely pick this up. And if you haven't read book one, what are you even doing? Go get it now.

After a huge hit, sometimes the follow-up can underwhelm - that was NOT the case here. Loved it!

Finlay and Vero are the 21st century Lucy and Ethel, but instead of chocolate covered cherries on a fast-moving belt, these two young women have to deal with hired killers, the Russian mob, a slimes ex-husband, and a hot cop who knows more of their secrets than they think.

Do you have to read the first book? Yeah, probably, but also because why wouldn’t you?! It was fabulous but this sequel equals #1.

Once again, I laughed out loud and turned pages voraciously. This series is just unadulterated FUN!

I was pleasantly surprised by the first book and this one too. I loved how entertaining this book was and it was such a fast read. It was well written and I couldn't put it down.

In this sequel to Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, Finlay is tasked with searching for the person who has put a hit on her ex-husband in a Mom’s forum online. Finlay doesn’t like Steven, but she doesn’t want him to die either, so she and her nanny, Vero, search for the culprit themselves.

Just like the first book, this book was funny. The dialogue was entertaining and sarcastic. I enjoyed returning to the escapades of Finlay and Vero, once again getting entangled in a crime. I definitely recommend you read the first book before you read this one (things will make a lot more sense if you do). There is something about the way that Finlay is written that makes you want to root for her, even though ridiculous things happen to her along the way. We see some of the same characters as the first book, and some new interesting ones are introduced. I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel and would love to see what Finlay is up to next.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

It was so nice to be back with Finlay and Vero. Reading about their friendship really is what makes this series special!

I thought the set up for this sequel was interesting, and this is definitely a case where you have to read the first book first. So many of the players from the first book are in the sequel. I will say that I was overwhelmed by the amount of characters in this one in a way I wasn't in the first.

Finlay can be an incredibly frustrating character, but that is the point! That said, I do wish we would get a little more growth from her. I also didn't think this was quite as funny as the first one, but I still laughed out loud at some moments.

I love the author's writing and how fast paced these books are. I read the majority of the book in a day! I also thought the mystery was interesting and there were things I didn't see coming. I definitely think we are being set up for a sequel, and I cannot wait!

Elle Cosimano does it again!! Finlay Donovan is back and just as entertaining as ever!!

First off, if you haven't read the first book, READ IT! It's crazy good and definitely sets the tone for book two which takes place not long after the first book ends.

I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS!!! Finlay and Vero are such an awesome duo. The situations they get themselves into are so ridiculous. Trouble seems to follow them everywhere they go. It's always an adventure with Finlay, a humorous, over the top, what did I just read adventure and I'm here for it!!

I can not wait for the next installment!! Thank you sooo much St Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for my gifted copy!

My favorite accidental hitwoman is back! Finlay Donovan is keeping her eye on a dark web women's forum when she finds a request for a hit...on her ex-husband! She decides to do nothing since there are no responses to the request. But suddenly there IS a response and things get complicated fast. All your favorite characters are back - the cop, the young law student, the babysitter/accountant/assistant hitwoman. Can Finlay figure out who ordered the hit, who accepted the job, keep her ex safe (or at least, keep the kids away from him), AND finish her latest novel by the deadline so her agent will get off her back?

I am absolutely thrilled that this is turning into a series. Fast-paced and witty writing. The characters are as lovable as ever and the comedy of errors is as funny as the previous book.

4 solid stars. Finlay and Vero are the crime fighting duo you never knew you needed. The crazy scenarios they find themselves in all while solving mysteries will make you laugh and shake your head at the same time. And Nick…swoon. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the arc.

My second Finlay Donovan book, and my second Elle Cosimano book, thanks so much to netgalley for my gifted copy because of you I didn’t have to wait for the pub date to dive in to Fins newest adventure!! I absolutely loved this book as much as the first, nothing can go wrong when your ex husbands name pops up on a hit board right? I just love finlay and her side kick. This story is so funny and an easy read and I love having a mommy/action filled book to
Read. I hope there’s another to come. This may be my favorite series so far!

Finlay is back and has writer's block until she discovers her ex-husband's name on the Mom's board where hits are placed. As she struggles to figure out who placed the hit things start to get out of control. Can she figure it out before someone gets hurt? Add in Vero, her nanny sidekick and 2 men who are interested in her and Finlay has the makings of a best-selling book.

This reminds me of Stephanie Plum in the very best way.