this one was the best installment of this series yet!!! 🤯 after loving the first one, not liking the second one at all, and feeling like the third one just set up the fourth one, I was so pleasantly surprised at how action-packed this was!!

finlay and vero are back at it again, this time racing against time to rescue vero’s boyfriend from the mafia and clear their names!! and while both of their actions left me going “huh” at their stupidity, everything worked out so nicely for them at the end?? I was 100% that math lady meme 😶

this one picked up right where the third one left off, and let me tell you, I needed a recap for sure because I couldn’t remember anything 🫨 the names and events truly were a mystery to me so thank you google

I will say that the action and non-stop adventures definitely kept me going and led me to binge this in one day! and I loved how it included all of the characters from ex-husband steven to finlay’s hippy mom to nick, the hot cop boyfriend!

I have no idea where this series is going from here - especially as everything was wrapped up with a nice lil bow (even though I’m still wondering how they managed to get away with it all but it’s fine)

thank you to netgalley and minotaur for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: new zealand sauvignon blanc

I’ve enjoyed the three previous adventures with Finlay Donovan and this one was no different. Fast-paced stories full of somewhat improbable hijinks. This book was a good time.

I’d definitely recommend this to others.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

These books stress me out- but in the best way. I can’t say I loved the setting of this book- it seemed like a stretch that so much would be going on with every character packed into a few hotels. That said, it was fun following the twists and turns.

Finlay takes on Atlantic City!

How can you not enjoy the roller coaster ride that’s Finlay Donovan’s life. Pursued by a loan shark, her Aston Martin, a gift from the Russian for the mob, stolen, presumably by said loan shark, she’s constantly tripping over dead bodies. Then there’s staving off a jealous husband who just doesn’t get it, whilst melting into a puddle whenever hot Detective Nick Anthony comes her way. On top of that her nanny/business partner, Vero’s childhood sweetheart, Javi is missing.
Finlay and Vero decide to quietly slip off to Atlantic City to get both back.
What was supposedly a quiet, quick trip for these two turned into a family gathering with Finlay’s mother, her children, her ex-husband Steve, crashing the party. What else could go wrong? Well Nick turned up with his partner Charlie, along with Finlay’s FBI sister and her new girlfriend.
Is there anything else?
Oh, how about a couple of dead persons of interest in a room at a high rolling casino.
Life is just one action packed, high octane scene after another.
Meanwhile Finlay’s supposed to have pages from her new novel with her agent. Parts of Finlay’s Atlantic City ventures inform the pages, with her agent salivating at the developments. There’s the promise of a TV series on the horizon. Finlay’s not convinced.
Another stunning, fun packed episode in Finlay’s life.
An exhilarating read and I’m totally exhausted!

A St. Marin’s Press ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

Wow, what a fun read! I think this one may be the best since the first book of the series. Lots of high jinks & shenanigans, as Finlay & Vero head to Atlantic City to rescue Javi & find the stolen Aston Martin. There was more of hot Nick & several (!) dead bodies, along with disguises, explosions, & gambling. I may have loved this one even more because I read it while we were on vacation in Vegas.

Thoughts:
Finlay and Vero are back again in this fourth book of this series.
In this book Finlay and Vero plan a much needed girls trip which is really a trip to Atlantic City to save Javi and look for a stolen car.
But before leaving this girls trip ends up becoming a family trip when the kids and the mom and the ex husband decide to go.
Suddenly this trip turns into very thing but a fun girls getaway.
Soon Finlay and Vero of course end up finding a dead body in the hotel and that’s where this fun road trip turns into a crazy road trip that only Finlay and Vero can find themselves in.
The banter between these two are wonderfully written and These two are just hilarious together and the situations they find themselves In are so out of the normal it’s perfect for this series.
If you’re a fan of the Finlay Donovan series you will enjoy this book.

The 4th installment of of this series, in true Finlay fashion, it was a ✨w•i•l•d✨ ride 😅😅😅

I don’t truly know if anything could beat the magic of the first book but, this is definitely one for the Finlay obsessed reader!!!

⭐️FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE out MARCH 5TH⭐️

3.0⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the eARC review copy and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

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Very fun installment! I did love the change of scene and who doesn't love a road trip book. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice turned up the humor and the wackiness, with a Weekend at Bernie's style plot and an Atlantic City setting. I had been a bit on the fence about Vero but really enjoyed getting more of her backstory and seeing more of her more vulnerable side.

I'm a fan of the series but am hoping that the whole EasyClean and FedUp storyline can be over and that we can get a completely new plot line. The ending gave me hope, so we will see.

Short synopsis: Finlay and Vero are back, and this time they are trying to rescue Vero’s crush Javi from a Loan Shark in Atlantic City.

My thoughts: I absolutely adored the first book in this series. It was hilarious and I couldn’t read it fast enough. This one just didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

The beginning pages in true Elle Cosimano fashion were hilarious! The shenanigans just got a little bit too ridiculous for me. There’s no way they can get away with so many dead bodies.

I think so many people will eat this up. I just love the “ride or die” relationship between Finlay and Vero, everyone needs a friendship like that!

Read if you love:
- Funny whodunit series
- Casinos
- Fancy cars
- Roads trips
- Hot cops

I am so in love, obsessed with this series and this book had me stressed out and screaming at Finlay and Vero just like the others. If this was the end of the series, I would be satisfied with where it wrapped up, but if it's not, I am thrilled and ready to be along for the ride.

First of all, can we just start this review off by acknowledging that Steven is the actual worst? Admittedly, his presence did allow for the events of this book to go in some truly wild places, but still. The book starts off with the most ridiculous set up for this road trip with Finlay, Vero, the two kids, Finlay's mom, and Steven on their way to Atlantic City. Ultimately, so many of the characters we've come to know and love wind up in this book, which is what makes me think that this could be a conclusion to the series.

If you're not here though, content to yell at Finlay and Vero for committing probably their 60th felony in four books, I wouldn't recommend this series to you because truly, these books have been wild. If there's a right move, Finlay and Vero won't make it. Find a dead body? Let's cover it up. The love of Vero's life has been kidnapped? Best not involve the authorities, the women will figure it out. But if you do love their antics, then this book is full of them and it's so funny and fun and sometimes stressful.

Ultimately, as I've stated a couple of times, if this was the conclusion to the series, I am satisfied with where Cosimano leaves us. But if she wants to keep tugging on the thread she laid down at the end of the book and give us more adventures, I'll be right here waiting anxiously to devour them.

Finlay and Veronica are my favorite duo so obviously this was one of my most anticipated reads for 2024! I love the shenanigans they get themselves into, and I love Finlay’s mom!😆 The girls find themselves in Atlantic City with the kids, Steven, and an assortment of others that make surprising appearances! There is mess after mess after mess with hilarious banter that gets me every time!

These books are always such a wild ride! It’s so fun to read something that tackles how complicated it can be to experience the unglamorous parts of motherhood, while simultaneously trying to blaze a new path for yourself, IN TANDEM WITH TRYING TO COVER YOUR ACCIDENTAL CRIME TRACKS.

Finlay and Vero and their “girls’ weekend” in Atlantic City are full of mishaps and close calls and dangerous mobsters, while also giving moments of hilarious levity and some heart pounding romantic moments as well.

I don’t know if this is the last installment in Finlay’s adventure, but so many of the loose ends throughout these four books do get tied up pretty nicely…while also landing us on a bit of a cliffhanger that leaves plenty of room to keep going.

I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fun light reading with an excellent sense of suspense!

Thanks to Minotaur for an advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.

This is book four in the Finlay series and it's even less believable than the first three! This is a direct follow-up from book 3 - Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, and Finlay and Vero along with everyone under the sun end up in Atlantic City. Finlay and Vero are trying to negotiate a deal with a loan shark, rescue a stolen car and save Vero's crush....

This series has gotten so unbelievable yet I keep reading them. They are funny and I do love seeing what mess Finlay can get herself into.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is a great addition to the series, packed with suspense and witty humor. In this fourth installment, Finlay and her partner-in-crime, Vero, head out on a seemingly innocent girls' weekend to Atlantic City, which is just a cover for their true intentions. Their plans quickly spiral into a high-stakes mission involving dangerous loan sharks, strip clubs, a kidnapped friend, and a stolen car.

Things kick off with a bang as they always do when Finlay and Vero find themselves entangled in a web of deception, danger, and even a little romance. With Finlay's ex-husband and mother unexpectedly joining the trip, the stakes are raised even higher, adding layers of complexity to an already chaotic situation.

Cosimano weaves together multiple plot threads, keeping readers curious to see what else could go wrong as Finlay and Vero race against the clock to rescue friends and keep family in the dark while doing so. The tension builds steadily throughout the novel, culminating in a climax that is unbelievable, but in the best way possible.

One of the highlights of the book is the dynamic between Finlay and Vero, whose witty banter and friendship add depth to their characters and make them so likable. Their friendship is as heartwarming and fun as ever, and serves as a great counterbalance to the darker elements of the story.

Overall, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a fast-paced read that delivers thrills, humor, and heart in equal measure. This is a must-read installment for fans of the series, and will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Finlay's adventures.

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

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Book for an advanced copy of this book.

This has been one of my favourite light-hearted series. Finlay and Vero get into so much mayhem, their lives are pure chaos in a way that keeps me engaged and laughing.

In the fourth (if we aren’t counting Vero’s short story) Finlay Donovan book, our favourite duo is back but this time it’s a family affair! I don’t want to give any spoilers of book 3 since this picks up right where that one ends but we’re off to Atlantic City for a rescue mission and to find a stolen car. In true Finlay and Vero fashion, you can expect dead bodies, danger and lots of laughs.

While this was my least favourite in the series so far, I was still thoroughly entertained and can’t wait to see what Elle Cosimano gives us in the next book.

Finlay and Vero (and whole ding dang family) take on Atlantic City in the next installment of the series. Buckle in for another wild ride with all of your favorite characters from the series as they try to wrap up all the loose ends from the last few books! These books are absolutely beyond, but it’s kind of fun to see how it all shakes out and how smart Finlay and Vero are. I enjoyed this book! Thank you for the free review copy!

3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Finlay Donovan is back at it again with her hilarious side kick Vero while they take on Atlantic City! If you are looking for a series that will have you laughing out loud, check out the Finlay Donovan series 🩷

Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City for a much needed girls trip. The only problem is Finlay’s ex-husband Steven, her mother and two kids all tag along and have no idea the real purpose for the trip is to rescue Javi and find the stolen Aston Martin. Javi’s kidnapper is a loan shark named Marco and demands full repayment of a loan Vero took or Javi’s life. Since they do not have the money, Finlay and Vero decide to figure out where Javi and the car are being held and steal them back. They sneak into Marco’s suite for clues but instead find him dead in the bathtub. Finlay’s hot cop boyfriend shows up in Atlantic City alongside a few other officers to investigate a lead on the whereabouts of Feliks Zhirov, infamous mobster. Finlay and Vero hilariously work together to avoid being questioned by their families while trying to find Javi and the Aston Martin before time runs out. Can they untangle everything without revealing their secrets or will they be forced to come clean on their involvement?


Thank you NetGalley for the privilege of reading the ARC copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice! Grab your copy when it comes out on March 5th 🩷

Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime, live-in nanny Vero, concoct a girls' weekend getaway to Atlantic City, masking their true mission: negotiating with a loan shark to save Vero's childhood crush, Javi, and recover a stolen luxury car. However, the trip takes a chaotic turn when Finlay's ex-husband and mother insist on joining. Matters worsen when the loan shark demands full payment for Javi's release, and the presence of four Fairfax County police officers, including the attractive Nick, adds to the complications. Despite the whirlwind of events, "Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" proves to be an exhilarating and entertaining read. Finlay and Vero navigate through sticky situations with humor and resourcefulness, making for a captivating plot filled with outrageous shenanigans. Finlay emerges as a compelling protagonist, quick-witted and resilient, while her evolving relationships and snarky banter with Vero add depth to the story. The novel's fast-paced narrative and unexpected twists make it a binge-worthy experience. I extend my gratitude to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for providing an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

✨ Review ✨ Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice; Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Thanks to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and #netgalley for the gifted advanced copy/ies of this book!

Finlay and Vero are back, this time trekking to Atlantic City to recover Javi and a stolen car, except that they have the kids, Steven, and Finlay's mom in tow. The book starts out with laughs as Steven gets lectured by a cop when he tries to lean out over a bridge to get one of his kid's blankies that blew out the window.

Once again, way over the top, this book is a ridiculous riot of shenanigans and chaos as Finlay and Vero try to track down their marks and hide evidence of crimes along the way. I think this was my second favorite in the series after the first...it had lots of surprises, an engaging plot, and kept me laughing!

The audio narration brought forth the laughs and I really loved it. I do think the narrator's accent for Vero was a little off for me, but otherwise, great, engaging narration!

A must read for lovers of Finlay!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: mystery, thriller
Setting: Atlantic City
Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
Pub Date: 05 Mar 2024

Finlay and Vero are at it again. This duo never gets old! A fun read. Thank you for the opportunity to read early.