Yes, yes, yes! I loved this book so much! The Finally Donovan books have been some of my favorite cozy mysteries for awhile and this one was so good. I didn't like her previous book as much due to the setting but this one had a setting that drew me in and I couldn't put this book down. I've never had books make me laugh as much as these do, Finlay and Vera's dry wit and humor kill me and the situations they get themselves into are hilarious. Some might call them farfetched but I love every minute of it. The romance was amazing as always and has a certain way of tugging at my heart strings, especially in this book. I won't even complain about it ending on a cliffhanger, for some reason it works perfectly with her books even though that means I have to wait forever for the next one.

Many thanks to St. Martins Press, Minotaur Books for the gifted copy for my honest review!

In book 4, Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City. They have 72 hours to save Javi, get their stolen car back, repay a loan shark, and staying the Russian mob’s radar. All with Finlay’s kids in tow while her ex husband and mother insist on tagging along and foiling their plans!

This book continues to have lots of action, hilarious and deadly hijinks, and more on the line with Finlay and Vero’s love lives complicate matters. Their race against the clock involves lots of disguises, slipping their tail, strippers and escorts, a psychic, and a couple of dogs! I will never get enough of Finlay and Vero! Though this book doesn’t quite end on a cliff hanger as the previous books have, I think Ymir definitely leaves room for and hints at future escapades and potential to draw the 2 “ride or die” besties get in more trouble! Finlay Donovan rolls double 6s with book!

If you’ve been around here a minute you know I’ve been a big fan of the Finlay Donovan series since the first book, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It. I’ve long held that Finlay and her wingwoman Vero are the ultimate duo in this series beyond any other relationship. They shine once again in this fourth book with the addition of Finlay’s mom, along for the ride!

Using the cover of a girls trip Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City looking to strike a deal with a loan shark to save Vero’s childhood crush. It’s a madcap romp with more hijinx than the previous books, very on-brand for the series. I read on ebook, but enjoy this series best on audio. It is a series I do think you really need to read in order.

It wraps up neatly, with one significant exception. If you’ve read the book I really need to ask someone about this one thing!! 🤐 I may have missed it?! According to Cosimano’s website there’s three more books planned, one each year!!

I recommend for those that have read and loved the previous Finlay Donovan books, especially if you’re fans of the Finlay/Vero dynamic! Stephanie Evanovich fans (Stephanie Plum) will love the series also. I recommend starting with the first book, and do prefer the audio version.

Thank you to my friends at Minatour for the advance copy via NetGalley.

I was lucky enough to read this alongside the audiobook, so my review will be the same for both. This is a great fourth installment. Sometimes, it takes a little bit of suspension of disbelief for the way the story unfolds, but there are no other characters I more happily suspend my disbelief for than Finlay and Vero.

In this book, events pick up just after the two leave the police academy ready to hit the road to Atlantic City to find the Aston Martin and Javi, Vero's love interest. Instead of Vero and Finlay being able to escape alone to handle business, the two are joined by the entire motley crew - Finlay's mom, Steven, the kids, Nick, Georgia, Sam, and Charlie. Soon after arriving in Atlantic City, things are not as easy as they seem and as is usual for Finlay and Vero, the two find themselves yet again dealing with dead bodies and criminals. I don't want to give much away for this novel, but this was such a fun, fast-paced read. While book 3 remains my favorite, this book was also enjoyable and I absolutely LOVE these characters. I can't wait for more and the news last year that Elle Cosimano will be writing a few more books over the next few years makes me so endlessly happy. These books are my favorite escape.

Thank you so much for a free copy in exchange for reviews. I will (and have) been recommending it to everyone I meet!

Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime Vero plan a girls’ weekend in Atlantic City, which turns into a risky mission involving a loan shark, rescuing Vero's crush Javi, and recovering a stolen car. But their plans are complicated when Finlay's ex-husband and mother tag along. Things go awry when they find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery, with suspicions falling on them. With police involvement and personal dramas escalating, Finlay must navigate a web of secrets to survive Atlantic City in one piece.

Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime Vero are back for another wild ride in the latest installment in this uproariously entertaining audiobook series. As a devoted fan, I'm sad to bid farewell for now, eagerly anticipating the next chapter in their adventures. Vero and Finlay's dynamic as amateur investigators is as hilarious as ever, with their unintentional mishaps and antics making every moment worth savoring. The introduction of Nick and Javi adds a delightful romantic subplot, and watching their relationships evolve has been a highlight. With its perfect blend of humor, suspense, and romance, this book easily earns a solid 5-star rating. This is the best installment yet, leaving me snort-laughing my way through from start to finish!

Finlay and Vero have become old friends who I look forward to seeing every year. Some visits have been better than others. But like most old friendships, the ease with which you fall into rhythm with them offers much comfort - laugh, roll your eyes, scream “Why?!?” but always know these girls are the “ride or die” kind of friends. This year, I laughed a bit more at all the antics that the backdrop of Atlantic City offers, especially loving the scene with Finlay’s mom at Chubbies.

If you haven't started the series yet, I recommend beginning with the original book. Although each book can be read individually, the fourth book includes some spoilers from the previous installments, which can serve as a helpful reminder if you only read them once a year.

I did pair the ebook with the audiobook. To me, Angela Dawe is Finlay Donovan. She captures the spirit, tenacity, and often lousy decision-making that leads to laugh-out-loud moments.

This series is just so much fun! I love Finlay and Vero’s dynamic and loved that this book took them on an adventure to Atlantic City 🎲

Finlay and Vero’s plans for a girls weekend away — to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark — gets sabotaged when Finlay’s ex husband and her mother insist on tagging along. To make matters worse, four members of the police department show up in town on business, but also want to keep tabs on Finlay’s family.

So much of the craziness that Finlay and Vero find themselves caught up in is unrealistic, but that’s part of what makes these books so fun. Their banter always makes me laugh and I loved how much sneaking around they had to do.

FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE is action-packed and hilarious from beginning to end. Already counting down until the next book!

I flew through this audiobook in one listen. I was completely entertained from the beginning, which is saying a lot because I had decided after reading the third in the series that I was done with Finlay Donovan. But my interest was piqued by the cover and I was pleasantly surprised to find myself chuckling at Finlay and Vera’s antics again. I plan to continue reading this series as they come out.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I’m not sure I will ever tire of Finlay and her adventures! They always make sure to give her readers an entertaining ride! I am always laughing out loud with the sass and her quick remarks, especially when Vero is involved. They are some of my favorite duos and I always love to see what troubles they find themselves in. I love this series because it is always such a quick read and I always love the plot and all the characters. Overall, this is a series that I will definitely be continuing and can’t wait to see what troubles they get up to next time!

A wildly entertaining, fun ride!

Thanks St Martin’s press and NetGalley for ARC!

Synopsis –

Finlay and her nanny Vero find themselves in a bizarre road trip to Atlantic City, accompanied by Finlay’s mother, ex-husband Steven and her kids. This is only a façade underneath which, they are trying to rescue Vero’s childhood love Javi from the clutches of a dangerous loan shark while trying to locate a stolen car. On top of balancing her dysfunctional family, managing little kids and a budding love life, Finlay now has to take on the challenges of solving the mystery behind Javi’s kidnap.

Review –

Firstly, it is the humor that makes this book so delightful. As Finlay and Vero set out on their mission impossible, there are landmines waiting for them at every turn – but the accompanying situations are so hilarious that they instantly lighten the serious mood.

Oh how I loved Vero’s sass and quick thinking! And of course Finlay! What a kickass go-getter! It was as if this duo was simply invincible when teamed up. Nothing can stop them from getting their way. We all need a friend/nanny like Vero.

The ending packed a lot of action and drama with twists I didn’t envisage. I was happy just going along with the crazy roller coaster Finlay and Vero take us on! The cliffhanger is enough to make us all curious cats until the next one in the series is out! Elle Cosimano, I am a fan of your vivacious characterization!

Highly recommend if you’re already a fan of the series! Do no miss out on Finlay's latest shenanigans.

The Finlay Donovan series is so much fun that I can't wait for the next book as soon as I finish the current one. Finlay and Vero are going to Atlantic City in this book for a "girls weekend". That's the cover story, but in reality they are going to rescue Vero's boyfriend Javi, to make a deal with a loan shark, and locate a stolen car. Just your normal everyday getaway for Finlay and Vero! However, things get complicated when Finlay's ex-husband Steven insists on coming because of the kids and Finlay's mother invites herself along since it's a girls weekend.

Once they get checked in to their hotel with adjoining rooms, Finlay and Vero make an excuse to go out on their own. When they drop in on Marco to try to make a deal, they find him dead in his hotel room along with another man. Why does this continue to happen to Finlay and Vero? They need time to figure out what to do so they put both bodies in the bathtub and fill it with ice to slow the decomposition. They call the front desk and extend Marco's stay for 3 more days. They've got to have time to locate the stolen car and Javi. They also need to figure out who killed Marco and his partner?

Finlay's boyfriend, Nick, who is a detective shows up at her hotel with 3 other cops with him. Finlay's sister is one of them and she's brought her girlfriend. Nick has assigned Charlie to escort Finlay and Vero everywhere. How are they going to take care of everything with a cop watching them? Does Nick suspect anything? He says he was worried about Finlay and just wanted to make sure she was okay. Steven is a problem because he doesn't want to be left with the kids all the time while in Atlantic City. There are many laughs along the way in this one and awkward situations that you wonder how they'll get out of? I absolutely loved this book and rate it 5 stars. I'd like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice in exchange for a fair review. #FinlayDonovanRollsTheDice #bookreview

I appreciate NetGalley giving me the opportunity to read this arc, however I will be withholding my honest rating and review because of the St. Martin’s Press boycott. SMP was given tangible goals to meet and have not addressed the situation.

I would love to not rate this at all but it’s required to select a star rating on NG so I selected one star.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice returns to the indestructible Finlay and Vero. I would happily read about Finlay and Vero's adventures forever! My favorite part of this action-packed book is Finlay and Vero's friendship and just seeing how far these two women are willing to go for each other. I loved how Finlay grew in confidence and forced her ex to take responsibility for their children. Vero also has fantastic character growth and even some romance!

Elle Cosimano’s writing is simply hilarious and I literally laughed out loud at points. The plot is so clever and comedic simultaneously. Even when I think I’ve got it figured out, Cosimano manages to keep me guessing. Readers who love sister-like friendships, hilarious writing, and action-packed comedy will love Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. I hope to see Finlay and Vero on more adventures together!

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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The fourth install meant of the Finlay Donovan series...and this time we are going to Atlantic City, with everyone tagging along. I really enjoyed the first two books in this series. The 3rd wasn't bad, and this book I liked, but I didn't LOVE it. I think I need the story to feel more realistic than this one is. I mean how many dead bodies can you seriously be around and all the cops/FBI agents around you just go about their day? I do think if you loved the first three you'll enjoy this one. The author has the same comedy throughout. Make sure if you pick this book up you read the first 3. It is NOT a standalone.

My favorite part of this series is and will always be Nick. I need a book of just him, doing Nick things.

I listened to the book as I read along. I think the narrator does such an amazing job. I love all the different voices. The narrator makes the book more enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copies of this book!

I’m such a fan of the Finlay Donovan series! They are always a fun and easy read. Are her hi-jinx a bit over the top and completely unbelievable?! Of course but that’s what makes them a fun read!

Thanks for the ARC Netgalley!

Happy pub week to the newest Finlay Donovan installment 🎲🚘🎰

This series is a consistent source of joy for me and I’m excited to report that book #4 is absolutely fantastic. (Thanks for my copy @minotaurbooks @netgalley!)

Instead of digging into the plot and the themes, I thought I’d answer a question I get whenever I post about these books, which is, “Will I like the Finlay Donovan books?”

Here are the points I make to help people decide whether or not to pick these up:

- The plot is mystery/thriller-adjacent, but the tone reads like a romcom.
- The writing is great! Elle Cosimano does a beautiful job of writing elegantly about topics that are very inelegant. While the plots are silly, she seamlessly fits in themes of independence and found family.
- In order to enjoy these books, you MUST be able to suspend disbelief. If you’re in it for a well-crafted mystery, this is not that.
- Despite being set in DC - and despite having a lot of characters that are cops - these books are decidedly a-political. I understand why, but at times they are SO a-political that it bothers me (see: my review for the third book).

No one has ever asked this, but here’s my book-by-book opinion:

#1: The best Finlay! An absolute delight! If you don’t like this one, don’t keep going.
#2: My least favorite Finlay. I enjoyed it but I don’t remember what happened in it, and I’ve read it twice lol
#3: Very good and fun and I loved how the plot and character development. But a warning that the entire book is about cops and training to be a cop — more info on this in my review, if you care to scroll back and find it.
#4: A great addition to this series. A lot of story lines get resolved, making me very curious to see where this series will go next (assuming there will be more!).

I always enjoy every Finlay Donovan story. After reading the four books in this series I believe that each one has the perfect amount of many different genres that blend together perfectly. There is romance, mystery/thriller, and contemporary women's fiction. Cosimano has created a relatable character out of Finlay Donovan with so many things in life that are realistic especially with being a mom. I am looking forward to the next chapter in Finaly's story especially with her romance growing with Nick and not knowing if the current conflicts will continue or a new problem is introduced.

Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City! And - oh yeah - so is Finlay's mother, her ex husband Stephen, and their two kids. Experiencing roadblock after roadblock from family, friends, lovers, and bad guys, Finlay and Vero are doubling down on a good time. Finley Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up right at the end of book 3, so they should be read in order to get the entire story. The friendship of Finlay and Vero and all their crazy adventures are over the top - in a good way - as the humor lies in the ridiculous antics they get into. I have really enjoyed the Finlay Donovan books and this was no exception.

GIRLS TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Finn and Vero are at it again, book 3 left us with a cliffhanger of course and it left me with anxiety, this time we have the women off to a “girls trip” to Atlantic City (Vero gets into some trouble yall) with the kids, and of course some of our fave characters and not so fave character (Steven, the ex-husband) are tagging along. This book like all the others had me laughing from beginning to end, the things these women get into. The way they get out of things, the way they think????? I was ROLLIN’ with laughter. This suspense/romance/comedy read was everything I needed and more. I won’t be mad if another book is on the way…… I’m just saying….

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

I really liked the first three episodes of this series. They were very funny romps. Unfortunately, this fourth one feels completely dedicated to just get a book to press and make a buck. It really can’t be read as a standalone. Elle Cosimo forgot the first rule of series authors:. Good series writers always allow for readers just coming in, as well as followers who might possibly read other books during the year since the last one. Couple all that with a plot entirely stuffed with coincidence and contrived nonsense and I can safely say Cosimo has lost a reader.