Thank you, Minotaur, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the final book in the series where Finlay and Vero continue on their journey together as they stumble through misadventures to clean up the crazy messes they keep getting themselves into.

I was determined to finish the first three books so that I could complete the ARC prior to the final book's publication. I’m glad I had the opportunity to receive an ARC and jump into the series.

I enjoyed reading it; it made me laugh at times, and I appreciated the chaos of the story. I also enjoyed the friendship that Finlay and Vero share—it’s always wonderful to read about loyal and supportive friendships.

If you haven’t read the series and you're looking for something with a bit of mystery and humor, this would be a good one to pick up. There are hints of romance in the storyline, but not too much heat. All the books in the series are enjoyable and fun reads. I would give the series four stars out of five.

Thank you @macmillan.audio @netgalley for a copy of this book.

I think this was my favorite of the series. I debated about giving up on this series after book 2 and 3, I am so glad I didn't. This book picks ups from where book 3 ends and Finlay and gang goes to Atlantic City for a getaway. Of course it's just a cover up to go and find Javi and find a stolen car. Finlay and Vero continues to be in kinds of trouble. I love that the whole family ends up there and even the kids played a role in the story. The narration was great and this was lots of fun.

I have enjoyed everyone of the Finlay Donovan books in the series so far! This was no exception. This book had you wanting to turn page after page to find out what happened next and who was involved. I am super excited to see what Elle Cosimano has in store for her next book!

4 stars

This book picks up right where the last one left off, bringing Finlay and Vero to Atlantic City to negotiate with a loan shark, save Javi, and find the stolen car. Unfortunately, Finlay and Vero’s plans are derailed when her mom and Steven insist on tagging along, Marco is found dead, and Nick shows up with his cop buddies.

This book was honestly a wild ride. So much was packed into this storyline. I enjoyed it because I love the characters in this series. It was just as humorous as the other Finlay Donovan books. I will say that it keeps getting more and more silly as the books in this series go on and it starts becoming less and less believable (and most of the stuff in this series has been unbelievable lol). However, with that being said, it was still a fun read. You definitely have to read the other books in this series in order to read this one. If you don’t, you won’t know anything that’s going on. If you’re willing to look beyond the flaws and are looking for a funny, entertaining, fast-paced novel then this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay Donovan does it again! But man, is she getting more and more chaotic with each book. I was exhausted just thinking of her lack of sleep, constant problems, all while juggling her entire family, ex-husband and boyfriend!

I have read every one of her books, and this one does not disappoint. It’s funny, romantic with a little mystery tied in, what’s not to like?

Thank you NetGalley, all opinions are my ob.

I was cautiously excited to receive an advanced copy of the fourth and final installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Book 3 wasn't a huge hit for me, so I wasn't sure what to expect for the finale. This book was pretty much off the rails from the very beginning, but it was a fun and wild ride that I ultimately enjoyed.

Had this been a standalone book or any other series, I probably would've DNF'd, but I love this cast of characters so much, and I really like Cosimano's writing and voice. Even though just about everything that happened this time around was wildly implausible, I think I'd follow Finlay and Vero to the moon if that's where she decided to take them.

While this wasn't the best book in the series, it was nice to see the loose ends tied up and to get one last fun hurrah with some of my favorite characters. I'm really excited to see what Cosimano does next.

Over-the-top, unrealistic, unbelievable, and yet so much fun. I really enjoyed the Atlantic City setting of this fourth book in the series and the fact that it included so many of Finlay’s friends and family. By this point, I think readers know what to expect from a Finlay Donovan novel and will be up for the action-packed ride like I was. This is probably my second-favorite, after the very first book in the series - I feel like it tied up enough loose ends to be satisfying while of course still leaving the door a little open for those who want to keep reading additional sequels to come. I’m not sure yet if I’ll continue (I’m so not a series person), so we’ll see once the next cover and synopsis are revealed 🙂

The latest book of the Finlay Donovan series fits with the previous titles in that it's a fun diversion from real life, and I continue to love the relationship between Finlay and Vera. However, this isn't the strongest installment by far--it's far-fetched even in a series that's known for wild scenarios, and struggles to keep threads together. I really expected this to be the final book in the series, but it's not. I'm not sure how many shenanigans these two characters really have left in them and keep going; it's already reached the point of "how much more can really happen" vs laughing at the next hijinks on the page.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest review.

So many thoughts about this fourth installment in the Finlay Donovan series. What I loved: the characters. I adore Finlay and Vera. I love their friendship, how they interact, and how their characters have grown throughout the series. I struggled with the plot and the storyline. It felt like a tornado and was just plain bananas. Did I feel compelled to keep reading? 100%. But goodness, the plot pieces were blowing all around, often making the story hard to follow.

Quick recap without spoilers:
Finlay Donovan is an author writing about a fictitious female villain and her cop lover. What Finlay’s cop boyfriend doesn’t know is that she often includes nuggets of truth in her works of fiction, and she has committed more than one felony. When Vera, Finlay’s partner-in-crime, discovers a childhood friend has been kidnapped, the women head to Atlantic City for his rescue. On their way out, they accidentally agree to take Finlay’s mother, her ex-husband, and her children. Craziness, hilarity, and non-stop action ensue.

Elle Cosimano has brought Finlay Donovan back to us again. This time she and her crazy peeps travel to Atlantic City, NJ for a few mad capers. The usual funny shenanigans happen throughout this story while Finlay and Vero are trying to track down the bad guys. A good part of the story is so outrageously unbelievable, more than in the past books. It was a fun read all told and I really like the all of the characters that we keep getting to visit in these books.

Is this series a bit far-fetched? yeah, a bit, but they have been so funny and enjoyable to read. However, this installation kind of lost me in the plot and happenings.

A lot of this book didn't feel like it flowed well, it was scattered a bit all over. There were a lot characters to keep up with in the book, and I only found that it started to be cohesive when we got to the resolution. It didn't hold my interest the way that I had hoped it would, and to be honest, I'm not sure if I'll continue with the series. The first few were a blast though!

Following a disastrous week at the police academy searching out corruption within the force and where things also got a little heated (in more ways than one) a trip to Atlantic City is just what Finlay and Vero need to get away. Unfortunately, it's less for rest and relaxation and more to find track down Vero's childhood crush, Javi, who was last seen being carted away in the trunk of Finlay's criminally-gifted Aston Martin. It's not just by chance that Atlantic City is where they're headed, moreso that the loan shark Vero owes money to is calling all debts paid and using Javi and the car as collateral.

Finlay and Vero are becoming pros at dealing with the criminal underground but with the kids, Finlay's mother and her ex husband in tow it might be bordering on too much. And when the loan shark is found dead and Nick and his cohorts at the police show up after an anonymous tip is received about an ongoing case and it'll take a lucky roll of the dice to get Finlay out of this one.

I continue to marvel at how well Elle Cosimano weaves all the twists and turns of all the things that Finlay and Vero get up to that, in the end, is very cohesive. It seems so difficult because these books always feel so chaotic to me. Finlay and Vero are running from one thing to the next getting into one form of trouble or another and hiding it from most everyone around them. To be honest, they shouldn't have been able to weave around all the law enforcement, but as a testament to Elle Cosimano's writing, and to how much I like Finlay and Vero, it all feels so plausible.

I like that this time around we got the inclusion of Finlay's mother a bit more. I like Finlay having another female character outside of Vero that she can count on, and maybe be a little more open with since she can't really do that with her sister Georgia due to her sister's involvement with the police.

Also, for better or worse, I was ok with Stephen tagging along just because he actually got the tables turned on him a bit in the fact that during this "girls weekend away" he had to be the one taking care of the kids and seeing him flustered with the job was very enjoyable. In all seriousness, though, we understand from the first book that there's still a lot of baggage left between Finlay and Stephen. And seeing her get to unload some of that so she can move on with Nick is great.

I was very happy when Nick and Finlay finally "went there" in the previous book. I like what they're building together. Of course, we can only go so far in talking about their relationship before all the secrets Finlay is keeping come into the picture. It's difficult to see how things could work out considering everything that Finlay is hiding but, like the story as a whole, I trust Elle Cosimano to somehow figure it out. I'm rooting for these two.

This has become one of my favorite series and I look forward to each release. Without giving anything away, I will say that this book does more in tying up loose threads than the previous two books in the series. I had started to believe that the series was winding down, and I guess that could still be a possibility, but Elle Cosimano has left just enough open to be able to come back and tug on a thread for another round of Finlay and Vero hijinks.

This is definitely my least favourite book in the Finlay Donovan series. The first 2 books were fast paced and I was invested in the characters and what was going to happen next. The 3rd book was ehhh… and this one just got worse (unfortunately). As the series has gone on I have found a lot of the events far fetched and unbelievable.

I love the characters in this series yet found myself rolling my eyes like “how could more happen” multiple times throughout this book in particular. With the way this book ended, I am assuming there will be a 5th book… but I kind of wished this was the end of the line for these characters. I find it hard not to finish a series (especially once I’m 4 books in) so we’ll see how I’m feeling when the 5th comes out, but am feeling disappointed Finlay & Vero’s story didn’t wrap up.

Thank you so much Netgalley, Macmillan Audio & St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read / listen to this ARC.

Finlay Donovan does it again! In her latest addition to the Finlay Donovan series, Elle Cosimano takes us on a girls' weekend getaway. The getaway, however, is a cover story for navigating a deal with a loan shark and tracking down a stolen car. Full of humor, mystery, and girl power, I highly recommend you take a gamble and roll the dice on this one! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Picking up right where the last book left off, Finlay and Vero are on their way to Atlantic City for a rescue mission.. And of course, things begin to go wrong with their plan immediately when Finlay's ex and her mom decide to go to Atlantic City with them. Cue a road trip, loan shark, dead bodies, a corrupt ex-cop, and a whole lot of shenanigans that kept me entertained and glued to the page from beginning to end!

This was a fun and fast-paced read. Anything that could go wrong, does, and Finaly and Vero skate by getting caught by the skin of their teeth. I can't tell you how many times I laughed out loud, especially anytime Kevin Bacon was mentioned. I love the characters and the relationship Finlay has with Nick, and while the plot of this series gets more outlandish with every book, it's perfect for me, and I know I can count on having a great time reading it and lots of laughs along with the tense near-death moments.

With the little snippet we get about what the next book could be about, I can't tell you how excited I am to see how Finlay and Vero are going to cause all the trouble and solve the crime.

I was so excited to jump back into another adventure in Finlay’s crazy life. Book 4 in this hilarious and fast paced series did not disappoint! Finlay and Vero are once again swept into the world of organized crime involuntarily and this time the shenanigans have them running all over Atlantic City trying to piece together a who done it involving two bodies in a hotel room, locating a stolen vehicle and an overweight weiner dog name Kevin Bacon. This latest installment is fast paced and hilarious. I laughed the whole way to the end and am now anxiously awaiting for book 5.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

This is book four of a series, but you can find enjoyment without reading the others. However, I recommend starting at the beginning to get the full backstory. This is the perfect book when you are looking for pure fun and disbelieving hilarity! We have our normal ragtag characters and this time a kidnapping, road trip and chaos ensues! Finlay and Vero are your modern-day Lucy and Ethel. Where there is trouble you will find these two...I'm glad we got to see more of Javi in this book and finally Vero's wall crumbling. And Nick and Finlay getting some alone time despite kids, ex-husband, and mother!

Another silly but entertaining installment! Looking forward to seeing what crazy will come about next time...

4 stars

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Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice
By: Elle Cosimano
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub Date: 3/5/24

Finlay and Vero are back! This book picks up right where book three ended. After receiving a ransom note they are on a mission to save Vero’s boyfriend Javi and clear their names. Under the guise of a girls trip they head to Atlantic City with the kids, Finlay’s mom and ex-husband. Things get way more complicated when 4 members of the police department including Nick Finlay’s boyfriend and sister Lucy arrive with Lucy’s new girlfriend, an FBI agent. As the bodies begin to pile up, can they get Javi back and keep Nick and the police in the dark?
Like all the previous books in this series, it’s fast paced, action packed, and very entertaining. I’ll be here waiting for book 5 to see what on earth Mrs. Haggerty has done.

This is the energy I was missing in the last couple installments of Finlay’s crazy double life!!

In this 4th novel we are plopped right back in the story after the cliffhanger in book 3. But this time we are on a road trip and of course the whole gang ends up tagging along(yes, even Steven). Everything that hooked me in book 1(crazy convoluted plots and explosive action scenes) makes an appearance here. Add to that a nice setting change and you have an entertaining read!

I thoroughly enjoyed the craziness of the plot mixed in with the cute moments with Finlay’s kids. I love seeing the kids age subtly with each book.

These books are silly but in a very palatable way and this one also dealt with some interesting topics like: imposter syndrome and complacency in marriage.

It took a chapter or 2 for me to get back in the setting and to remember all of the intricacies of the crimes, but when I got back in it I was IN IT!

And the cliffhanger at the end has me wanting book 5.

Huge thanks to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC provided through NetGalley!

disclosure: thank you to St Martin's/Minotaur Influencer Program for the ebook via NetGalley and to MacMillan for the audiobook review copy on netgalley.

Thank you St Martin's for Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice from Elle Cosimano, so wonderfully narrated once again by Angela Dawe in audiobook from MacMillan (I can't imagine listening to another performer for this series!). I enjoy this series so much and really love it on audio, Cosimano has a way of always making me laugh with the slightly absurd situations Finlay and Vero find themselves in but also I laugh with the witty snarky commentary that underlies their relationship, how they see their lives and how they see the chaos around them... that might be a comment on how I approach my own life but it's why I love these books. I mean the whole thing with the "diner" scene... and a lot of other moments too. The presence of Finlay's mother was really a nice added note of humor for me throughout.

What I also like is that these books have some heart, often what is driving Finlay and Vero is a sense of care for someone else, a desire to right a wrong, and maybe to outsmart the "bad guys". Cosimano wants the characters to win not just because they happen to be in the right place right time or lucky but because they are resourceful, quick witted, and indefatigable. Finlay has her boyfriend and her ex and a lot of personal life stuff but it never defines her and I really like that at the end of the day those are secondary notes to who she is in these books.

A fun series, perfect road trip audiobook, and a fun series that makes me laugh, doesn't take itself too seriously, and brings in the joy of a smart feisty female friendship!