While, I will not be getting this the HS library (because bleh to banned books and "inappropriate" content). I digress.

I LOVE FINLAY. and hot cop (Hello Henry Cavill! No? Just me?? Surely not.....). and Vero. and Javi. and I even found a little (tiny, tiny) amount of love for Steven.

I want to read her actual books (I know, I know this is basically her story but I love it okay?).

I feel like we get a lot of closure and endings.

I NEED TO KNOW WHO/WHAT/WHY/HOW IS HAPPENING WITH MRS. HAGGERTY. like yesterday. please.

*I keep picturing Mrs. Haggerty as Mrs. Figg. I have no idea why but yeah, there's that.

Anyways. Laugh and live and laugh more with Finlay and her crew. Go ahead, you won't regret it.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

What a hoot! Cosimano does not disappoint in her 4th Finlay adventure. Finlay and Vero in Atlantic City? You can be sure that many shenanigans ensue. Throw in an ex-husband, hot cop boyfriend, two kids, Finlay’s mother, plus her law enforcement sister with several other officers in tow… Finlay’s floor at the shady Royal Flush hotel gets a bit too crowded. Finlay and Vero have quite the time in their mission to rescue Javi. Full of the usual slap stick, laugh out loud moments we’ve come to expect from Finlay and Vero. Suspend your belief and enjoy the ride.

Special thanks to St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for the digital ARC via NetGalley. Pub date March 5, 2024.

Finlay and Vero are back, and after their time at the citizen’s police academy, they are now headed to Atlantic City in hope of saving Vero’s missing friend Javi. However, Finlay’s ex, Steven, her mother, and children are all along for the ride, so the crew heads to AC. Upon arrival, they find Javi’s kidnapper, Marco, already dead, and it’s a race against the clock to find Javi, the missing Aston Martin, and avoid Nick and his fellow police officers {who have also shown up in Atlantic City!}

This fourth installment of the Finlay Donovan series delivers plenty of Finlay/Vero shenanigans, dead bodies, and hilarious moments. I love that this book took us to Atlantic City, which made for a super fun setting. I definitely needed to refresh my memory on events from the first three books since I’ve read them each a year apart right around their publishing dates, but the author does a good job making you not feel completely lost. The book was fast-paced, and reminded me a bit of The Hangover with the casino-town setting, and all the ridiculous, outrageous, and laugh-out-loud occurrences. You definitely need to read the four books in order, so jump into this series NOW if you haven’t already!

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for my gifted e-ARC!

I absolutely LOVE the Finlay Donovan Series!! I have read all three books so when I was able to read this one I was so excited!! . She had me laughing out loud so many times and I couldn't stop reading because she just made me feel like I was there with all the characters. Finlay is such a fun character on her own but add Vero in the mix and OMG those two! This book had so many WTH moments and I loved it! Finlay and Vero will take you and such a fun and enjoyable ride. I HIGHLY recommend this book and this series. Once you start you can't stop!!! Enjoy!


Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

I think this was the final book in the series. I have LOVED this series. It's so much fun, with such humor and crazy antics. The series starts with Finlay, an author, being overheard at a coffee shop talking to her agent about her latest suspense book, being mistaken for a contract killer. What has evolved is a story filled with a ton of craziness as Finlay and her nanny try to deal with the repercussions of the last 3 books. It almost has a Lucy/Ethel vibe in terms of the antics they get involved with. I really enjoyed this ending to the series but there was so much going on, I had a hard time keeping everything straight at first. It had been a while since I read the third book so maybe I should have reread the series for a refresher.

If you are looking for a cozy mystery with a lot of fun, I definitely recommend this book and this series. You could potentially read this as a stand alone because the author does try to recap things but the whole series is so good and you will feel less lost by reading the entire series first.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

This was a suspenseful and hilarious journey with Finlay and Vero in Atlantic City. The duo's comedic shenanigans, crazy ideas, and over-the-top actions kept me laughing, while Elle Cosimano masterfully weaves in unexpected family drama and more. Angela Dawe's narration enhances the experience, bringing Finlay and Vero to life with impeccable tones and inflections. Together, Cosimano's engaging storytelling and Dawe's skillful narration make this audiobook a must-listen for those craving a thrilling and humorous ride. I was so sad when the book ended. I hope there will be more in this series. I need more Finlay and Vero shenanigans.

3.5 rounded up

In the fourth instalment of the Finlay Donovan series, Finlay and Vero are at it again! This time with her mom, ex-husband, and kids in tow. They head to Atlantic City in search of Vero's childhood love Javi, and the weekend quickly turns into chaos and crime, in true Finlay fashion. Finlay and Vero are queens of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I feel like these books just get crazier and crazier the further through the series we get. What more can possibly happen to these two?! Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and had me giggling from time to time.

This is another highly entertaining entry into the Finlay Donovan universe, and it’s just as full of hilarious hijinks and misadventures! As usual, I loved Finlay and Vero, and hated Steven 😂 if you’re like me and have the memory of a goldfish, I would recommend finding and reading a summary of the last few books, because this one picks up right where we left off in Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. I did get briefly lost a couple of times as far as who a character was or what was happening, but it didn’t really bother me. I was surprised by the ending, and I’m excited to see what happens next!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read before pub day on March 5th!

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧 #𝟒)
𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟑.𝟓.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑜𝑛!


Thank you @minotaur_books for the gifted digital ARC.

Finlay Donovan and her sidekick Vero are two of my favorite crime-fighting friends. These two always find murder and mayhem. They are also hilarious!

This is book four of the series, and I didn’t think I could love Finlay and Vero more than I already did. But this time, it’s about friends and family - a lot of family - in close proximity.


Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City to save Javi, Vero’s childhood crush, and search for a stolen car - claiming it off as a “girl's weekend.” Yet suddenly, they find Finlay’s two small kids, her mother, and her ex-husband are all coming with them.

Of course, Finlay and Vero find trouble - dead bodies in a hotel suite. As the cops arrive, one is Finlay’s hot cop boyfriend; it only adds to the family circus.

Finlay never disappoints, and I loved all the crazy family chaos in this installment. There are a lot of wild antics, and the mystery is entertaining, too. I think I say this every time, but oh, to have a friend like Vero.


🎧I loved pairing my reading experience with the audiobook; the production was amazing. Thank you @macmillan.audio for the gifted audiobook.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 4th book in the series, and it cannot be read as a standalone. The author does a good job of supplying a brief recap. But I finished the 3rd book last month and I was struggling a bit with all the characters’ names. Do a quick internet search to review all the characters before diving into this story.

The same hilarity ensues again for Vero and Finlay, they are always in over their heads. Anything that can go wrong for them always seems to happen.

I enjoyed the just desserts that were served to Finlay’s ex-husband. He is such an awful person, and the author tries to have a bit of a redemption arc. But this reader wants none of it. He can stay on my crap list.

Mystery and comedy are this authors strong points and it always keeps me coming back for more. She knows how to have a perfect marriage of the two and keeps the plot moving at a steady pace.

The plot seems fairly predictable and follows the same format as her previous books. But if it’s working and enjoyable then keep the stories rolling.

Once again it ends on a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @minotaur_books and @stmartinspress for an early copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Release date: March 5th, 2024

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150072956-finlay-donovan-rolls-the-dice?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=eupCqOPOoK&rank=1#CommunityReviews

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

Although Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice did not lack the humor it had since the first book, this latest installment to the series just got more ridiculous with lots and lots of coincidences, which did not make Finlay and Vero’s detective work in Atlantic City believable. Their adventures are already quite repetitive and silly despite the hilarity of the situations they find themselves in.

What I did find redeeming with this book are its characters and I’m still looking forward to seeing them in the next book/s, especially with Javi who seems he will be having much more presence in Vero’s life with the events that happened in Atlantic City. I’m also looking forward to Nick and Finn’s blossoming romance, although I still feel like there’s something lacking with their relationship; probably because she hasn’t laid out all that has happened the past couple of months to him, seeming like she doesn’t trust him fully yet.

Another funny, crazy romp with Finlay and Vero as they head to Atlantic City. This series reminds me of the Evanovich series, filled with humor, sex and crime solving. Vero and Finlay have to find the car that was stolen and used to abduct Javi, Vero’s childhood crush. As they get mixed up in more murders and mayhem, they are dealing with Finlay’s mother, ex husband, kids and her love interest , Nick. Recommended. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you Minotaur Books & NetGalley for the ARC!

Finlay Donovan is a series I’ve been reading for a while now, and it’s always been a lighthearted escape. However, I’’m getting worried about Finlay’s deep involvement in different crimes! 😂 For someone who keeps finding herself in these wild scenarios, she doesn’t seem to help herself very much. I am looking forward to seeing how this series ends, and let’s just say I’ll be shocked if this woman doesn’t get jail time. 😆

Thank you again for the ARC!

In the fourth installment of single mom turned assassin for hire, Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City for the rescue mission of a lifetime.

After their secret mission turns into a family vacation and a body turns up, Finlay must dodge her nosy ex-husband, her mother, and half of her local police department. As she ventures deeper into the seedy world of mob bosses, will Finlay’s gamble pay off, or will her luck finally run out?

After the intense cliffhanger of book three, I needed to get my hands on the sequel immediately. The characters in this series are so lovable and I can’t help but root for them. It was really nice to learn a little more about Vero’s past. I also really loved the interactions between Finlay and her “coworkers”. Finlay is an expert at making terrible decisions that miraculously work out well, and I eat it up every time. While I was initially skeptical about the new setting, I really enjoyed how the Atlantic City trip forced so many side characters together.

This was a great continuation of a heartwarming series. While I would have liked to learn more about Stephen’s past, almost all of the other loose ends were wrapped up nicely. There are apparently more books to come and while I don’t know where else the series can go, I do know that I will be eagerly awaiting their releases.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has finished Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. For anyone who hasn’t started this series yet, but enjoys hilarious mysteries with lovable characters, I strongly suggest putting it at the top of your TBR list.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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4/5 high rollers

Finlay and Vero are taking their shenanigans on the road as they try to sort out the unfolding series of unfortunate events in this latest in the Finlay Donovan series. Similar to the previous books, this duo stumbles upon one outrageous event after another and use their wits and a fair amount of lucky breaks to press ahead. Their hasty Atlantic City getaway almost immediately finds them surrounded by the whole gang of characters from plus a few new ones. Several laugh out loud moments as well as some not-quite-believable ones. Still, I'm a fan.


Thanks to Netgalley #netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC ebook. .

Publication date: 5 March 2024

I love this series so much! Finlay Donovan somehow manages to get into the wildest situations with murders, mob bosses, loan sharks, hackers, and dirty cops and still accidentally manages to escape and solve the mystery! I love that in this book, she has gotten better at sneaking around and is actually able to solve a lot of the mystery on her own instead of just stumbling onto the answers like in the previous few books! It is an action-packed book while keeping its light and fun vibes, and the romance is sweet and tension-filled (while still being a closed-door book). I love the characters and enjoyed seeing them grow even more in this book! I also love that it didn't end on a major cliffhanger for the first time since the beginning of the series, but it still opened a new mystery for the next book! I adore this series and can't wait for the next book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

ANOTHER FIVE STAR FROM MISS ELLE
Ugh I'm obsessed with this series
The suspense, the romance, the comedy. I cantitt handle it I need book 5 asap (even though this books not even out vetttt * thanks for the arc btw*)
If you like murder mystery but made lighthearted by adding comedic elements and a splash of romance, this series should be a MUST READ for ya
Overall 5/5
Anxiety 1/5
Spice 0/5
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BUY ASAP PREORDER IT RIGHT

Another fantastic misadventure for Finlay! I’d say this be ranks up there with the second book (#1 was by far my favorite; #3 coming in behind the lot). Still lots of hijinx, suspense, and humor. I selfishly wanted more romance for Finlay during this book, but boy was it action-packed.

I just love this entire series so much. The books are never not funny. I have legit laughed my ass off while reading every single one, they’re so much fun. Case in point- a Doxie pup named Kevin Bacon causing all kinds of confusion because of his name. I love that this all happened because a mom was in the wrong place at the wrong time, someone thought she was a fixer meeting up with her to kill her husband and everything just snowballed from there. Finlay and Vero are seriously bff goals- they have each others back no matter what and will do anything to protect the other. Nick is dreamy, hot cop bf goals and I need more of him. Steven is still trash and I just know he’s hiding something big from Finlay that’s going to end up being another huge issue. Hopefully we find out in the next one since the end was set up for 5th book potential. Honestly, bring it on because I will never get tired of this series.

inlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the 4th book in the series and quite possibly the funniest.

"Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to find Javi, Vero's childhood crush, deal with Vero's massive debt with a loan shark and find the missing car. It started as a Girl's weekend, but ex-husband Steven demands to go with the kids and Finlay's mom tags along and drives everyone in her minivan.
Mayhem ensues!"

Finlay is just a regular single mom, trying to take care of her kids, write her books and find some romance along the way. Cosimano puts her in crazy situations where she always seems to find a way to escape the worst-case circumstances. The scene at Chubby's with Steel Johnson and Finlay's mom was hilarious. I was laughing so hard I almost wrecked the car. I know Cosimano had fun writing the scene in Hectpr's garage. And Steven is still an idiot.

Cosimano keeps the tension high with everything that happens and makes us laugh along the way. Another great Finlay Donovan story.