I loved the first Finlay Donovan book - it was original and funny with a fabulous premise. When it ended with a cliffhanger, I couldn't wait for book two but unfortunately, I found the follow up lacking. But I'm excited to report that book three won me back. You can't jump into this series cold but if you were ever a fan of Finlay, you'll want to give this one a read.

Thanks to Minotaur for the copy to review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded down

This is the third installment of Finlay and Vero's usual antics. As always, it was a comedic, easy cozy mystery. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Elle Cosimano's books and this one was no different. The storyline continues, however, the reason this book isn't a higher rating for me is that the plot is getting dragged out a little too far. While I still was interested in this book, I don't know how the 4th book will end up.

I do enjoy the banter and characters in each book. I also love that Nick and Finlay are expanding their relationship in this book. I did listen to the audiobook along with reading the physical version. Overall, I would recommend this series to any mystery lovers.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano.

I'm pretty much done with this series now. It was fun at the beginning, but when I literally feel like I could open any of these three books at just about any spot and be in the exact same place, it's time to tap out. Some books should really remain a stand alone.

Another fun addition to the Finlay Donovan series! The nonstop wacky situations continue to amuse as Finlay and Vero take part in a citizen's police academy, looking for the identity of Easy Clean in the process.

Finlay and Vero are back! This is the third book in the series and I do think it would be wise to read the second book in the series before this one as there are many characters from that book that are mentioned in this one. I found this book to be full of completely unbelievable, non-stop action that is fantastically enjoyable. Add in guaranteed laughs and giggles that are signature to Finlay and Vero's partnership, and steamy scenes with hot cop Nick, and you've got the makings of a great book to escape from reality. Will there be a fourth book? I hope so!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay and her sidekick, Vero are my absolute favorite team! I was so excited to see what shenanigans they would get into for this book.

Finlay finds herself “owing” a favor to the Russian mob. They want her to find a contract killer and kill him/her. After realizing the contract killer may be a police officer, Finlay and Vero come up with a brilliant idea: Join the local police academy to find the killer. Of course, this idea was as easy as they thought.

This series is an absolute blast to read. Finlay and Vero, her “accountant/nanny”, are hilarious together. The mystery is OTT of course, but that’s the fun in this series. I’m already highly anticipating book #4, which I hope is in the works after another cliffhanger ending!

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 New To Me Stars
I must be one of the few who hadn't been on the Finlay Donovan series train. I was fortunate to receive this and it totally introduced me to all the fun. The characters are engaging and the writing captures so many moments. It made me go and click click the other books.

I'm not sure what I love more about this book the mystery or the comedy. There are just so many elements of surprise and entertainment throughout this series. If I'm not laughing at the comedic relief, I'm Infatuated with the romance. I admit, before receiving an arc of this book, I had never heard of Finlay Donovan. In course of a week I finished the whole series including this book. The cliffhanger on this book left me wanting for more and I'm excited to see what the next book holds.

This book was my favorite so far in the Finlay Donovan series. It’s funny, it’s fast pace and the romance component was more present that previous books.

Would I put my life on the line for Nick? Yes, yes I would.

These books are SO fun, quick and easy reads! Thank you, this will most likely make it in my top 5 of 2023.

Finlay and Vero are always hilarious characters thrown into crazy situations. I loved the second book but unfortunately, Finlay’s most recent adventure was a bit underwhelming. I could appreciate a good twist though and this book had that!

From the very first pages of "Finlay Donovan is Killing It," I knew Finlay and Vero would become my newest and favorite comedy act in modern literature.

There is just something so endearing about these two women.

Despite trying very hard, they just keep finding themselves in these awkward, messy, ridiculous situations and somehow still look cute at the end of it all. They are funny, oddly relatable, and unlikely heroines and it's just one of those "I can't look away it's so entertaining" scenarios.

While "Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun" doesn't read as easily or rip-roaringly as the first, this third installment of (what I am now calling) "The Mis-Adventures of Finlay and Vero" (IYKYK) was everything I hoped for in re-visiting the crazy antics in the world of Finlay Donovan.

I will keep reading anything Elle Cosimano writes; she's got me hooked!

Well I had super high hopes for this book, but I could not for the life of me get into it. I can’t pinpoint what it was that kept me from getting into it, but it started right from the beginning and the more I read the more I was not interested. And the non interest turned into me not paying attention and then the book made no sense to me because I was not able to follow it.
This book has great reviews, I would definitely still give it a try. It just didn’t work for me.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for a copy of this book on exchange for my honest opinion.

I really love the Finlay series, and this third book had me laughing from page one. Although this wasn’t the strongest of the three books so far, it was very enjoyable and set up the story well to continue. I can’t wait to read the next!
Big thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this novel!
3.5/5

This madcap (?) crime novel is number 3 in the series of adventures of Finlay- single mom accountant/ private eye- and her assistant crime-fighter/ nanny, Vero. There are laugh-out-loud moments as there were in the first two installments, and some romance too. If you enjoy your mystery series cozy but a bit edgy, you may find joy in the antics of Finlay Donovan.

The third instalment in the Finlay Donovan series! Without giving too much away from the first two books (this one would be hard to read as a stand-alone!) we pickup with Finlay and her trusty partner in crime Vero as they try to find the identity of assassin for a certain Russian mobster…

I love popping back into these books!!! It’s stepping back into something familiar and it’s always so enjoyable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once again; the friendship between Finlay and Vero is what always is a best selling point of this story for me! Not every series that involves a romance (this one still does btw) has to have that as the focal point relationship!

The mystery in this one is just as entertaining as the first two books (I went back and forth a lot on who it could be!) but of course, we are left wanting more with the set up to another book in the series.

Elle Cosimano writes like she’s telling a friend this story which is why I enjoy it so much. It’s so witty and sweet! She also calls out a lot of cliches you often see in books as a way to add to the comedy of the plot and I always find that fun as well!

Can’t wait for book 4!!! Love this series

This book felt a little bit more far-fetched than the first two, however Finlay and Vero are still adorable together and funny as ever. As with the first two books, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun ends with a cliffhanger and I'm glad to know that our dynamic due will be back again for round four.

Yessss! Finlay and Vero are back and it is SO good! The first half was a little slow (but I still enjoyed it) and then holy cow the action picked up and I couldn’t stop reading! I need a book 4 immediately 😂😍

I was so excited to start reading this after the cliffhanger of book #2! I love the bond between Finlay and Vero so getting to read about them again made me so happy. Something about Elle Cosimano's writing really keeps me entertained. Despite some crazy and unrealistic scenarios.. its just what I need when I need to unwind from my day. This series has taken me out of reading slumps 3 times now- and I am SOOOO looking forward to book #4 with how this book left off! At least I'm hoping there will be a #4.

The third installment of the Finlay Donovan series follows Finlay and her trusty nanny/accountant/literal partner in crime as they try to avoid trouble with the Russian mob by tracking down the secret identity of easyclean. The two learn about a civilian police training weekend and decide is the perfect opportunity to vet the police force since they have it on good authority that easyclean is a member of the force. But like any other mission for these two, there are plenty of hiccups along the way.

As always, I loved this book. I actually think it is my favorite in the series! I loved how it came together, I love Fin and Nick FINALLY getting together, and I loved the ending being open for a fourth book of the series!

Thank you Netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

This entire series is hilarious. I can not get enough of Finlay and all of the characters in this book. This was just as quick witted and sharp as the last two.