Finaly and Vero head to Vegas to find Javi! yet again there was some bodies for them to find upon arrival! through a few twists and turns they make it out with it in her favour. this one was not as engaging as the first few. I feel like this series is done. I will definitely read new books by Elle!

Another quick read about Finlay, Vera and their friends and family. They hit the road for a “girls trip” and to win some major money for Vera. Trouble follows them and is around every corner. These stories are so outrageous and silly, but I enjoy them. Thanks to NetGalley for my ALC and ARC.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice and utterly DELIVERS on another fun, devious, hilarious and completely delightful installment for the series.

I truly, truly adore this series. It is EXACTLY what we sometimes need as readers - something that is laugh-out-loud funny, action packed, easy reading entertainment that soothes the very soul. I just cannot get enough of Finlay and Vero getting themselves into increasingly insane situations and then meandering their way out of them in increasingly hilarious and wild ways. I absolutely devour these books, and this was the perfect book to spend a sunny afternoon totally engrossed in.

Set this time in Atlantic City, with another suite of colorful and delightful characters, and chasing down a solution to Vero's lingering debt to a loan shark, I flew through this book, totally hooked on what was going to happen and if Finlay and Vero could ultimately outsmart not only a casino loan shark, but continue to navigate the waters of being in debt to the Russian mob, while also juggling hiding all their previous misdeeds from Fin's family and Nick. Is it over the top? Yes. Is it insanely fun to read and impossible to set down? Also yes.

Truly, get this one on those spring reading lists - you just cannot go wrong with this series when you really want to sit down and relax with a book while having a damn good time doing it.

Many thanks to Minotaur for the copy - and Elle, PLEASE never stop writing this series. The world needs more Finlay!

The Finlay Donovan series has been my absolutely favorite, and this 4th installment did not disappoint! Elle Cosimano does a great job reminding the reader who all of the characters are in a subtle way that does not take away from the story telling. I was worried I would be too confused keeping all of the characters in order without having re-read the last book, but it was easy to jump right back into the story. This book was filled with a lot of humor, delightful romance and fun twists and turns that kept me wanting more. I enjoyed how the main story concluded and we were still left with a great cliff hanger at the end. I hope this series isn't done!

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book.

A super fun continuation in the series! Once again Finlay and Vero find themselves in a very big pickle. Missing people, mob bosses, new boyfriends, ex husbands, mothers and kids are all along for the ride this time around. Watching them maneuver through mess after mess and trying to keep everyone in the dark was a fun ride.

A hilarious book in the Finlay Donovan series where I was either laughing or was on the edge of my seat!

Finlay and Vero (along with the kids of course) go to Atlantic City to try and find Javi only to be joined by Steven and their mother on the road trip. Things are complicated further by dead bodies, her hot boyfriend and an investigation getting in their way.

The banter between Vero and Finn was the best in the series so far. There was also character growth for some of them which I'm all for!

It's rare to find a series that keeps on giving and this one hasn't failed me so far! Thanks to Netgalley and Minotaur for the e-copy!

4/5

This series gets wilder with each book and I am here for it!!

More criminals, more dead bodies, more shenanigans, more twists, more narrow escapes… more laughing out loud… more romance. So so good!

I love the change in setting with the visit to Atlantic City… so much forced proximity between characters.

Amazing pacing that had me flying through the pages. I love the way the plot was advanced. Can’t wait for the next installment!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano comes out March 5, 2024. Thank you so much to @minotaur_books and @netgalley for allowing me to read it early! This is the 4th book in the series following Finlay a mystery writer who finds herself in some precarious situations with her children’s nanny, ex husband, and at this point current boyfriend.

❤️Review❤️

I’ll be honest and remind you that I wasn’t a huge fan of the 3rd book. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this release, but I’ll say I was pleasantly surprised. I would have appreciated a little more of a recap of the who’s who and the what’s what in the beginning. It’s been a while so trying to reacquaint myself with all that took a quick second. Then I was pretty in on where it was going. I feel like I would have appreciated this being it for Finlay and the crew, but it was definitely hinted at that it isn’t all over for them. I liked the change of setting for them. This added a little more playfulness back into the series. I’m curious to see where it goes even though I would have been happy if it ended here. I wonder what hijinks they will get into next.

3.5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#Bookstagram #Books #BookReview #Netgalley #2024Releases #NewBooks #MysteryBooks #SuspenseBooks

Another fun installment in the Findlay Donovan series, and the last one! I am sad to see this series come to an end, but I have loved the journey! This is such a fun series that is easily bingeable, and perfect when you need a good laugh... with a little murder mixed in.

I still cannot believe how wild these books are! I yet again fell more in love with Finlay and Vero. I loved how different this one was from the previous books. This one took us on a field trip to the wild of Atlantic City. The addition of more bad guys and having Stephen and Finlay’s mom on board this time was great.

I love how this series gets my blood pressure pumping because I’m nervous and invested. It also has me questioning HOW do these things keep happening to Finlay and Vero? It is so completely far fetched but comical and I can’t get enough.

A roller coaster ride of a story. Non-stop action, outrageous characters, hilariously improbable situations. With a pretty good mystery thrown in for good measure.

Finlay Donovan is off on another adventure – accompanied by her nanny/partner-in-crime, her ex-husband, children and, yes, her mother. She tries to sell it as just a girls’ getaway for her and Vero, but everyone insists on coming along. Of course she’s got a hidden agenda: to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero’s childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen car. What could possibly go wrong? I guess you’ll just have to read it and see. It’s dangerous and funny, and wildly entertaining.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for providing an advance copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice via NetGalley. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.

I love the Finlay Donovan series and was so excited when this one came out! However, I should have reminded myself of the ending of the previous book, because it did take me awhile to remember what drama had happened and it was hard to get a hang of who was who in the criminal world of this book. Vero and Finlay’s friendship is still incredible, unrealistic (in an entertaining way), and action-packed! This was the first one I read instead of listened to, and I did miss the narration. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the series! I also need to know if Nick will ever find out about Finlay’s past, and what would happen if he does??

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.