Thank you @minotaur_books for the #gifted ARC of FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE!

This book (and series) are so perfect if you’re looking for a fun bingeable series with twists and turns that keep your reading. Is it completely absurd and far-fetched? ABSOLUTELY. Does it matter? Absolutely not…. Reading is supposed to be fun!

ROLLS THE DICE picks up right where the prior book ended. Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City on a rescue mission but are spinning it as a much needed girls weekend away. So of course that means Finlay’s kids, her mom and her ex are all along for the ride as well.

When their run-in with a loan shark leads to them finding dead bodies in a hotel room (seriously they have the worst luck!), Finlay and Vero are once again scrambling to get themselves out of a tangled mess that is bound to bring them down if they aren’t careful.

My postpartum brain loved how light and fun this book was. There were a few nights where I finished feeding the baby and was SO tempted to keep reading, sleep be damned!

I can’t wait for the next book in the series and to see what happens next!

This new installment in the Finlay Donovan series comes out on 3/5/2024!

Finlay and Vero are at it again. This time their "innocent" capers take them to Atlantic City in search for Vero's old friend. In true style the trip is beyond hilariously ridiculous including all our favorite characters: Steven, the kids, Finlay's mom and sister, and of course hot cop Nick. If you are asking what could possibly go wrong then you haven't read a Finlay Donovan book before :-)

I recommend reading the first four books in series first. Can't wait for book 5!

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

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the 4th main book in the Finlay Donovan series. (There is also a short novella out there focusing on Vero.) And while I may have said in other reviews that the other books could easily be read as standalones, with this one I’d definitely recommend at least reading the previous book (if not the entire series) before jumping into this one. And that is one of the reasons I find this one hard to review. I’d rather not spoil what leads up to this story. So, doing my best to avoid spoilers, this time around our dynamic duo of Finlay and Vero are planning a weekend trip to Atlantic City for … well ‘reasons’ (wink wink) but before can get away, some extra baggage gets added as the trip suddenly becomes a family trip, exponentially complicating things. I know I’ve said it before but this series has a similar vibe to Evanovich’s Stephine Plume series. Wildly unique characters, zany over the top antics, and plenty of moments that will make you laugh. This is the perfect series to read when you really just want shut out the real world and take a break from reality. I’d like to thank St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.

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Thank you to @minotaur_books and @macmillan.audio for the early copies of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice! This book hits shelves TODAY!!!

I was so excited to get my hands on an early copy of Elle Cosimano’s fourth (and a half) installment of her Finlay Donovan series! This may have been the most outlandish and far-fetched adventure of Finlay and Vero yet…. But I still had a great time reading! That’s what I love most about this series. You’re going to have a good time reading, no matter what sort of jam Finlay and Vero end up in. Can’t wait for more!!!

I have read, loved and reviewed the previous three books in this series so I was thrilled to read this ARC. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is not my favorite. When the series began she was recently divorced and trying to take care of twins while writing a mystery. Somehow she’s become involved with the Russian mob, ruined expensive cars, become involved in kidnappings and more. If there is a literary example of “jumping the shark”, this is it. However, I still love Finlay. I’d like to see her problems simplified. Maybe her novel about some past adventures could be sold to Hollywood as a movie or a series. Take attention away from the crazies and back on Finlay. It could work. 3 stars.

These get more and more ridiculous as each book is released but I still eat them all up!! This book happens over the span of a long weekend, which is hard to fathom given how much goes on! When do these people sleep?! It was messy, funny, entertaining and silly. Extremely low stakes “cozy mystery” with romance, friendship and family.

I ADORE this series. It hooks me in every time and the humor is so perfect throughout. I was so excited to see the third book ended in a cliffhanger and this book was everything I wanted it to be. Vero. Javi. Finlay. Nick. Charlie. Cam. All of them. Makes for a wild ride with twists and turns I never see coming. Definitely pick this one up! One of my most anticipated ARCs of the year and it does not disappoint!

I received an advance review copy for free via Netgalley (THANK YOU) and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Finlay is such a relatable character, and I love Vero too! The plot is so much fun even if it's not completely realistic, and the author's light tone and writing style is a great break from the heavier things I've been reading lately.

Wonderful series loved following Finlay on her latest adventure.Perfect book to sit back & be entertained.#netgalley #minator

So fun! I love this series. It is light and interesting. It's a great palate cleanser from heaving topics every time!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimo

In another fun romp with Finn and her trusty sidekick Vero, the girls take readers through many casinos and hotels in Atlantic City. A whole gang gathers on this misadventure, including Finn’s new policeman boyfriend,family members and a full cast of characters which adds to the confusion and excitement.

Vero’s love interest Javi is missing and a ransom note is received. Bad people are involved, which stops Finn and Vero not at all. Lots of sneaking off, drinks and shenanigans fill the pages. Showing no fear, the ladies go about their sleuthing without a care.

I give this St Martin’s Press book by Elle Cosimo a solid four stars and suggest it for any reader who likes light hearted humorous mysteries. This one checks the boxes.

This is a cute book. A little slow to get into but don't give up! It turned out worth it in the end!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved this edition to the series. I was of course sucked back into another adventure with Finlay and Vero. I love that we got to see more of Stephen for this one. This one is based in Atlantic City and there is a murder investigation. Finlay and Vero try to wrap up their situation before anyone finds out. This read was cozy and hilarious. I loved the ending, but I felt like there was an opening for another book at the end maybe?

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice has:
✨ Murder Mystery
✨ Strong female characters
✨ Laugh out loud moments
✨ Weekend getaway

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

It is rare to find a series that in it's fourth installment, has me laughing and feeling just as I did when I read the first. Finlay, Vero and the gang are such lovable characters, and I love reading about the unfortunately hilarious events they find themselves in. I would read about these characters for the rest of my life if Elle would continue publishing them,

The prose was great, the plot was full of twists and humor, and the ending left me yearning for more. A fantastic read!

Finlay Donovan Roll the Dice by Elle Cosimano
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

#4 in a series...
I feel like the series lost its appeal after the 2nd. The 3rd was OK, but this one just didn't tickle my funny bone like the first 2 did, I adored the first two. And these last two were also fun reads. Don't get me wrong.
I just feel like the sparkly humor of the first couple died ✨️
However, it was good enough to enjoy to an extent. And I would highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a good, humorous, and wholesome feel.

I listened mostly to the audio of this one and it’s always very entertaining!The story for me though was the same thing over again with the silly humor and unbelievable things happening. I really liked the first one of the series into the second, but for me, the series should have probably ended 2 books ago. I think I would have enjoyed this series more if it wasn’t so drawn out since it’s all a little repetitive. If you are a huge Finlay fan, you will probably like it because it’s more of the same crazy situations of trying to dig their way out of trouble.

Having read and enjoyed the three other Finlay Donovan books, I was very excited to read Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. I am happy to say, again Elle Cosimano delivers an entertaining story.

While this book could be read as a standalone, the reader definitely benefits from knowing all the crazy history of Finn and Vero. This story wraps up past story lines, of course adding many wrinkles along the way. Finn and Vero are the Lucy and Ethel of the book world. They are endearing, loveable, smart, capable, sassy, sarcastic and hilariously funny. As they head to Atlantic City, NJ to try and clear Vero of past complications, they are joined by an unending cast of characters. Not too many to keep track of, but if you are a fan of the series, characters you will be happy to see and read more about. This is hijinks at its finest. The dialog is perfection and will have you laughing out loud throughout the book. The plot moves quickly, making for a fast read.

This latest Finlay Donovan was day brightening and a joy to read. I was literally teary when it was over, not wanting it to end.

Many thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Publishers for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. It was a pleasure!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is brimming with laugh-out-loud moments and a touch of sparkle. This refreshingly funny novel was a delightful escape.

Finlay and Vero are back, better than ever, and this time the whole gang is along for the ride! The dynamic duo are heading to Atlantic City to track down a kidnapped member of their ever-expanding inner circle. What ensues is engaging, thrilling, and hilarious.

I adore the Finlay Donovan series and I've both read and listened to the available audiobooks. The banter between the employer/employee turned confidants and best friends makes me literally laugh out loud and crave to have the same friendship in my own life.

I have yet to rate any of the books below 4 starts; this one may be the best yet and is well deserving of a 5 star rating! If you've not read the other three books, along with the Vero novella, I would recommend reading/listening to those first. The series does a wonderful job of showing the growing relationship between Finlay and Vero that is SOOOO worth the read! The series also shows the evolution of each character as they contend with their past and face the future with hope and happiness.

I highly recommend this book, and the entire series, to anyone who enjoys enthralling stories about moving forward, finding friendship in unlikely scenarios, and the awkward, crazy circumstances that life throws at you! This mystery is fun, hilarious, and tense at times. I honestly can't wait for more adventures with Finlay, Vero, and the gang!

This was such a fun read. Did I have to suspend disbelief? Yes, yes I did! But I was here for it and I devoured this book. So many laugh out loud moments. I enjoyed the ride! 🎲🚗🚓

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the E-ARC. And to Macmillan Audio for the ALC.

All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.