⭐️: 4/5

Having prevented her husband from being taken out by a killer for hire, Finlay Donovan and Vero have now found themselves under the thumb of mob boss Feliks, who tasks her with finding the identity of that same contract killer. Before she knows it, she finds herself a participant in a citizen’s police academy camp, led by the one and only Nick, who she also has unfinished business with. As the stakes get higher, Finlay must find the killer’s identity to keep her and her loved ones safe, all while suffering from writer’s block on the draft of her new book.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I hate the sidekick role in all books ever. I find Vero so irritating. Like, it’s irrational how annoyed I am with all of her antics. I feel like she’s supposed to be the comic relief, but it just seems to me like so many of Finlay’s problems wouldn’t exist if Vero hadn’t inserted herself and made everything worse! It just doesn’t make sense to me. I mean, Finlay as a character does a lot of the same poor/nonsensical decision making, but since she’s the titular character, it feels more like…expected. But alas, I’m 3 deep in this series so I guess I’m in it for the long haul. I am invested in the story, and the cliffhangers are top notch. I will say that I do understand that the absurdity of the situations the characters find themselves in is certainly part of the appeal of the whole series, so I do accept that I’m going to be frustrated again. But that’s ok, because while it irks me, I still really enjoy the books. What would make these books better, you ask? If they were a little less *closed door* 😉

Thanks to @netgalley and @minotaur_books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!!

Finlay and Vero are back for book number three - and it did not disappoint! I loved the characters and the storyline. While I still liked the first book the best, I really enjoyed #3 and could not put it down. Yes, it was far-fetched and over-the-top, but also well written and keeps you guessing. I would definitely recommend!


Thank you to St. Martin's Press, the author and NetGalley for providing a copy to review.

For just popping into Finaly’s series with this book, it does a good job of summarize past moments and catching you up quickly. It felt like it took a long time for this book to get going and it was repetitive over non-important things. It didn’t feel like until 60%+ into the book that things started picking up and pulling you in. At times almost no characters were likable except Nick.

I was so excited when I got approved for the e-ARC of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun! Thank you so much, NetGalley and St. Martin Press for the chance to read and review this book prior to the release date!!

Finlay and Vero are back and determined to find out EasyClean's identity. The book takes place primarily at a mock police training academy for civilians. Finlay and Vero sign up under the guise that Finlay is there to do research for her book. They suspect that EasyClean is one of the police officers-- but which one?

Like the previous two books; this one was an easy and binge-able read full of hilarious banters and antics that we love from the ultimate duo! Finlay and Vero's friendship remains as strong as ever and it makes me want a friendship like theirs for myself! Our girl, Finlay, finally gets the romance she deserves (now Vero needs one too, please!) However, despite the hilarious banters and the romance plot, this was my least favourite out of the three books. It fell a bit flat for me and I wasn't as engaged as I was with the other two novels. I kept waiting for something to happen that will make my jaw drop, but it never came (although there were some good plot twists near the end.) It also didn't have the same cozy mystery vibe in this third installment which was a bit of a disappointment. Regardless, I will definitely be reading the 4th book when it releases as it's hinted that we will be getting more Finlay and Vero action!

3.5/5 stars

We have more over-the-top shenanigans from the two musketeers, Finlay and Vero!

If you read book two, you'll probably remember the contract killer known as EasyClean. This mystery person is back in book three and Finlay/Vero are on the hunt for whoever it is! They have their suspicions, but time is running out and the big Mob Boss, Feliks, isn't playing.

Book one is still my favorite of the series.

I think fans will enjoy following Finlay and Vero on another adventure to the "land of the exaggerated". You can expect all their usual capers, but I didn't get the humorous vibes this time. It was nice though having Nick back in this installment. One of my favorite characters was Mrs. Haggerty (the community busybody) and self-appointed number one in charge of the neighborhood watch. I wish she had a bigger role in the story.

Based on the ending, it seems that book four is already in the works!

Thanks to Netgalley for my arc. OUT January 31, 2023
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While entertaining, this third entry into the Finlay Donovan series almost felt like a placeholder with not much of an ending. Finlay and Vero's escapades bring them to a Citizens Police Training Course led by none other than "hot cop" and end with their departure to Atlantic City to begin yet another adventure. I assume that will be the subject of book four, but I may be done with this series . . . .

What a fun and refreshing book! I’m just a huge Finlay Donovan fan! Such a great character. This was action packed with twists, turns and downright hysterical moments. I really felt like a part of this whole story. Highly recommend

In my opinion, this is very much a filler book. I really didn’t like the setting of the citizens police academy at all. Also idk Finlay is so dumb lol like what is the purpose of her doing these things anymore? I will still check out the next one but this one was boring to me.

Finlay Donovan and Vero have proven to be two of the best fictional heroines in recent history- and the latest installment does not disappoint! Finn and Vero are back at it again- getting mixed up in crimes they probably didn’t commit. I love how the relationship with Finn and Vero has evolved over 3 books, and there is still so much we have to learn about both of them! The cast of characters continues to expand, and I can’t wait to see more from the Finlay Donovan universe!

Ahhh it was so good! I love now that we’re 3 books into this series we get to jump right into the lives of these characters! I think this might be my favorite in the series so far and the cliff hanger at the end makes me so excited for the 4th book! Highly recommend!

I'm obsessed with Finlay, Vero, and this series. This book was perfectly written and maybe my favoriteof the three. There's always a mix of humor, drama, and spice. We're left ready for book four immediately if not sooner!

Finally Donovan is back but unfortunately so is Felix Zhirov and he’s still desperate to find out who Easy Clean is and have him…or her….eliminated for good. He’s convinced that Findlay is the woman for the job but so far Finlay and Vero still don’t know who Easy Clean is or how to track them down. All they know for sure is that Felix isn’t going to let them off the hook and neither is the loan shark Vero is in hock to. Throw in some good old fashioned sexual tension and Finlay has her hands full with the kids, Stephen’s relentless pursuit of the marriage he blew up, and the hunt for Easy Clean.

Like the two before it, I finished this book in the space of 48 hours. Finlay and Vero’s witty repartee keep the story moving and the excitement in this installment is just as palpable as the previous entries in this series. I love when these books end on a cliffhanger because it means there will be another!

Finlay is back as a suburban mom and romance writer who can't hep but continue to get entangled in a life of crime. As Finlay continues to try to sort our her life and finish her novel, she enrolls in a citizen's police academy. What could be safer, right? Well, no... as she works to identify the dirty cop who is sabotaging the crime lord who is blackmailing Finlay, danger continues to find her. Once again, there's great dialog and plenty of laughs within a tense plot. We also learn a little more about Vero, her accountant/nanny, who has a secret background slowly getting revealed and pulling Finlay into its web.
If I have one complaint about this series is that the overarching plot line is moving too slowly, but I'm willing to put up with that because each book has been so enjoyable. Looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance cpy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley, Elle Cosimano and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

I love Finlay Donovan and this one didn’t disappoint! I really liked how Cosimano kept the story fresh by changing up the setting and having Finlay and Vero be at the police academy. That added another element and I thought it was really fun! I love Vero’s character, and I also loved the addition of some of the cops, like Ty and Roddy, who really worked well with the fun, chaotic energy Vero gives off.

I did find myself a smidge confused at times, and wish I had read a synopsis or the 2nd book over again, but for the most part, Cosimano did a good job refreshing the readers memory on what had happened in previous books. She also 100% led right into a 4th. If Cosimano is able to continue changing the books enough that they feel fresh, like this one did, I will continue reading and loving Finlay Donovan for as many books as she decides to write!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Finlay and Vero are back at it again. These two get themselves into some hilarious situations which make for quite an entertaining read. I do have to say this is my least favorite in the series so far, but with that being said, it is still an extremely enjoyable book. The characters are all fantastic and well developed! The only negative of this book for me, is it is very unbelievable and has a lot of super far-fetched scenarios. I expect it to be some level of far-fetched because that’s what makes the book funny and light but this time, it was just too much. In the next book, I’m really hoping to see a bit more happen in Finlay and Vero’s love lives. I can’t wait to see what book #3 brings.

Thank you St Martins Press (Minotaur Books), and Net Galley, for an ARC in return for my honest review.

The Finley series is like catching up with a friend and where we both lament of how wild life is. I simply adore Finley and i was so excited to read the 3rd installment of the series. Thank you netgalley & the publisher for the ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan is always a good time for me. Vero may be the best part of the entire book but the two of them are hilarious and I love their friendship and the sh*t they get into. This wasn't as fun as the first one but it's still a must read and I will continue to be a stan of these books!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun which will be published Jan. 2023. I was SO excited to get this copy since I really enjoyed the first two in the series. This story is not a stand alone and needs to be read in order. Finlay and Vero are still making crazy decisions, but I enjoyed this book more than the second, thought it had a lot of great action and I was totally invested in the outcome. I can’t wait to read more about Finlay and Vero in future stories that are heavily hinted at. If you’ve never dove in to this series, do it! It’s fun, campy and different.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

A huge thank you to @stmartinspress, @minotaur_books and @ellecosimano for the honor of reading this #eARC! Pub day for this gem is January 31, 2023; go get your preorder in right meow! 😻

“But now, his hand cuffing her wrist in its gentle embrace, there was nowhere left to run.”

Finlay, Vero, Nick, and company are back in the latest installment in the series. Feliks is also back and wants to know who EasyClean is and he won’t stop until he has sealed up that mystery with a nice bow on top. Confident that the double agent is involved in the police force, Finlay and Vero attend a week long police camp training civilians on different aspects of the police force and competing in several competitions. Finlay uses the opportunity to go undercover and find out who EasyClean is to get Feliks off her back while simultaneously doing a little research for her book. When Feliks ups the ante and increases his threats it’s do or die time for our favorite duo. Will they unmask EasyClean or will they be the ones taken out?

This installment was so fun! I don’t think I’ve ever get laughed so hard while simultaneously holding onto the edge of my seat nervous for these characters in any other series. Vero and Finn cut it so close sometimes and it’s a testament to Cosimano’s writing that I am truly nervous on their behalf. I found myself clinching and wincing more than once! The police camp setting for this was absolute gold for this part of the story and I’m so stinking glad that Finn finally fessed up to Nick a little bit. In true FD fashion, there were several twists in this one along the way! I highly recommend this (and the first two novels in the series!) to all who love suspense, mystery, girl power, and hilarious schenanigans!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 5/5

I’m not sure if anyone remembers me raving about the ‘Finlay Donovan’ series. If not, don’t worry, I’m here to do it again. Earlier this year, I read ‘Finlay Donovan is Killing It’ after putting it off for so long. After sitting on my TBR for months I finally picked it up and could not put it down. The second I finished it, I raced to the store to get the second in the series, ‘Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead.”

The story follows Finlay, a struggling single mom and romance writer who becomes an accidental hitwoman. With the help of her loyal and hilarious nanny, Vero, Finlay embarks on a series of jobs she never could have anticipated. Each of the three novels features a different “mystery” but they still remain perfectly intertwined.

‘Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun’ is a continuation of the mob-related mystery that really takes off in the second book. Without giving away any spoilers, putting together the pieces of the puzzle in the novel makes it impossible to stop reading.

By now, you all know I’m not big on mysteries or thrillers, but I will recommend this series forever. Author Elle Cosimano weaves witty and effortless humor into an ongoing crime story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. There is also no shortage of romance in the series, especially in the most recent installment, which is something that I greatly appreciate in these types of stories.

Thank you to NetGalley, Elle Cosimano, and Minotaur Books for this advanced copy! Everyone get your copies of ‘Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun’ on pub day, January 31.

Rating: 5/5