These books are so fun. Finlay and Vero are back at it again and to great delight. I actually could do with less romance in these but all around good fun. Quick reads and I always the elements of female friendship.

Another sensational hit with our main girl, Finlay Donovan! Just about as much no -stop craziness as the first two books in the series, Finlay and Vero are the dynamic duo back again, except this time taking on a Russian mob boss. Another adventure where the twists and turns keep you guessing! You won’t want to put this one down.

Fun but not as fun as the first. Finley finds herself in these silly predicaments and the laughs follow.

I was so lucky to receive an early copy of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I absolutely LOVE this series and cleared my night so I could start this immediately. I will say as much as I love this series this was not my 'favorite' book so far. It was good and there were lots of laughs, etc but I felt like it just didn't gain as much traction as her other books. Knowing the ending was a cliff hanger we know book #4 isn't far away and like always, I can't wait to read it!

Finlay really is out here on these adventures. Well meaning and poorly executed is clearly her motto, although she does manage to get the job done.

I have been struggling with this series since the first book and there are probably a lot of reasons for that. Firstly, I am not a huge series person, especially when it comes to mysteries. I am finding it more and more difficult to suspend my disbelief. Secondly, Finlay has become more frustrating as the series goes on and I am not invested in her romances. And lastly, it's become too over the top for me. This is definitely a me thing though because I also loved season one of Dead to Me and then couldn't get through season two. I will be interested to see what the author writes outside of this series because I like her ideas!

The first two Finlay Donovan books were stellar, quick and bright and hilarious. The third lagged a bit and I fell out of reading it (twice), but I am happy I hung in there and finally completed it. I not so patiently await whichever adventures may be next.

Sadly my least favorite book in the series so far. I didn't care for the police training setting, it wasn't my favorite and honestly it made this book feel a little dull compared for the others. It wasn't as engaging and it almost felt like a book filler for the series. There wasn't much character development as the other books but I did still enjoy the outlandish adventures and dry wit from Finlay and her awesome sidekick. This definitely won't cause me to stop reading the series, I just hope the next one is better.

Thanks to Minotaur Books for the gifted copy for my honest review!

I love this series so much. Elle's writing is so engaging and fun with well developed characters and friendships. I thought this was a great ending to the trilogy.

Thank you to the publisher, author and netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before release.

Unfortunately this was not it for me. I read the first two books of the series and they were ok. The first book was the best in my opinion.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the third book in Elle Cosimano's series.
Finlay Donovan is trying to disentangle herself from the insanity that has become her life. However, every time she tries to remove herself from these ridiculous situations, she ends up being drawn in deeper. Now Finlay has landed in a police training camp for citizens trying to find a contract killer at the behest of a mob boss.
This is just as fun as the previous entries in the series and this is a perfect read a like for Janet Evanovich fans.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is Book 3 in Elle Cosimano’s series. And although I LOVE this series, book three was just ok for me. I definitely LOVED books 1 & 2 and still have high hopes for book 4 when it arrives.

I enjoyed the narration. It really keep the storyline moving. It was just the book itself was a little too far fetch and unbelievable at this point for me. In my honest opinion it didn’t add any value to this series whatsoever.

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio for this e-arc & listening copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I did enjoy it however, it wasn’t my favorite but am I here to continue to read about Finlay and Vero, 100%.

This was my favorite book of the whole series so far because it felt the most realistic of the 3. I like that Finlay and Nick are starting to actually figure things out and I really enjoyed the police academy plot line.

Another fun and exciting read about Finlay! This one was great and I enjoyed the closed door setting. I thought it made Finlay a little less chaotic which was a nice surprise. All in all it was a great read and I look forward to the next book!

I have been reading this book series with my Cozy Mystery Book Club and it's been a lot of fun. I'm really enjoying these books. Our group is ready for book #4 to be released in 2024. I would definitely recommend this book series to any reader especially if they are a fan of mystery and/or cozy mystery.

Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series has become one of my favorites. It is funny and entertaining. Yes, it's a bit over the top--but in a good way. That's part of the fun of the series! The third book in the series, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, is no different.

Finlay is an author and a divorced mother who, along with her nanny/accountant, trouble seems to find all too often. It is not Finlay and Vero's fault that people seem to die around them. Finlay is on a deadline to finish her latest novel, her ex-husband wants to reconcile, the sexy cop she has likes but is avoiding keeps calling, and she is trying to help Vero get out from under a debt she owes a not so nice person from her past. All the while parenting her two children. Oh, and Mob boss Feliks expects Finlay and Vero to figure out the identity of the contract killer that is out to undermine him. Finlay strongly suspects the killer is a cop, and she has two weeks to find out who he is. When the opportunity to attend a citizen's police academy comes, Vero and Finlay decide this may be their best chance--not only to find the killer, but also hide from the people after Vero.

Finlay and Vero find themselves in several tight situations as expected, and seeing how they will get out of those situations is half the fun. I loved that the author found a way to include Finlay's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty. She's quite the character. Then there is Finlay's ex, Steven. By the end of the last book, Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, I had begun to think that Finlay's ex might have some redeeming qualities, but I am back to disliking him completely. I enjoyed seeing detective Nick and Finlay's relationship go to the next level. The parallels between Finlay's struggle to finish her novel and her relationship with Nick were a nice touch.

Finding out the identity of the contract killer does not prove to be easy, although Vero and Finlay have a few ideas. Their efforts to find the killer are hampered by other crises that arise. My suspicions may have proved correct, but I enjoyed seeing how everything played out.

While this book can be read as a stand alone, I do not recommend reading the books out of order. Each book builds on the other and, while the author does a good job of catching the reader up in a natural way, having the full backstory is part of fun of this series.

There was plenty of action, humor, and a few moments of "what are you thinking?!" All the while I had a good time reading this book. I cannot get enough of this series. I enjoy spending time with the characters, and stepping into Finlay's world for a little while is a great escape.

Love love love! I could read these books all day every day!

If your into fun crime books with a touch of romance and lots of laughs - Finlay is your girl!

I can’t wait for the new book!

It is always a fun (and wild) time with Finlay and Vero! It features a lovable cast of characters, mystery, and plenty of action. I found myself laughing out loud in parts, but after two installments, I think the Finlay series is becoming a bit repetitive for me.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest, personal review. This was not my favorite of the series but I still found the characters enjoyable (most of them anyway). Finlay and Vero are still dealing with Felix and the money that Vero owes and the situation seems to be getting worse before it is getting better. Plus, Finlay's waffling regarding a relationship with the detective is getting a bit tedious. Other than that, I hope that there will be a book 4.

I originally was given this book from Netgalley as a kindle book for review. However I really wanted to have the audiobook and waited until the book was published so that I could purchase the audiobook.

I love Finlay Donovan and Elle Cosimano writes in such a way that I can feel tense, waiting for the next shoe to drop and then write a scene so funny that I'm laughing out loud and people are giving me funny looks.

I love this series and will definitely continue this series in audio format!