Elle Cosimano wrote another entertaining Finlay Donovan book. Finlay is on a girls' weekend to Atlantic City. She and Vero are looking to rescue Javi. They get into some mischief in their pursuit and uncover some new bad guys. A few friends and family members also end up in Atlantic City to add to the adventure. It's an enjoyable series, and I'm looking forward to book 5 in the series!

There are no luckier and unluckier women alive than Finlay and Vero. Somehow they manage to get tangled up with gangsters, loan sharks, hitmen, the Russian mob, dirty cops, chop shops, demanding agents, hot cops, and survive. At least for another day. I love this series! Wonderful characters and fun plots.

Another great addition to the Finlay Donovan capers. So fun!! This series is just so funny and refreshing.

Book 4 in the Finlay Donovan series, and this is a series you must read in its order as this book would be hard to read as a standalone. Finlay Donovan is a supreme multitasker, otherwise known as a single mother. She manages two children, her career as an author, an ex husband, a hot cop boyfriend, an overprotective cop sister, and an overbearing mother. AND, she balances helping out her accountant/babysitter who owes money to the wrong people, a young hacker who has made more than a few mistakes, the Russian mob, and the Atlantic City mob. Her escapades will leave you both laughing out loud and rooting for her success. In this installment, Finlay and her accountant/babysitter head to Atlantic City to rescue Vera's childhood friend/boyfriend who has been kidnapped. Only they don't go alone. Why wouldn't you bring your children, your mother, and your ex-husband to rescue a man, find a stolen car, and outsmart the mob. As usual, the dead bodies pile up, and Finlay's prowess for making up stories as an author helps them come up with ideas to be the good guys in the story. This book is great fun, and I always look forward to a new Finlay Donovan book. This is probably my second favorite in the series (after the first one).

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy. My opinion is my own.

n this 4th installment of my favorite mystery series, Finlay Donovan & her nanny/ best friend Vero go to Atlantic City to rescue Javi (vero’s long time love interest) from a loan shark who kidnapped him, because Vero owes the loan shark a LOT of money from using his money to gamble, losing it & never paying him back.

However, this “girls weekend” to Atlantic City sparks finlays mothers interest & her ex husbands. So everyone + the kids packs their bags for a seemingly normal weekend away (at least it is for her mom, kids, & ex) but then Finlay and Vero discover two bodies in a hotel room and find themselves once again with their fingerprints in a crime scene. The mystery involving the Russian mob also continues in this installment.

This was probably my second favorite book in the series thus far- I liked it so so much better than the third installment, & I really enjoyed the banter, mystery, & suspense in this one. The romantic aspects between Finlay and Nick were also a lot more intense and fun in this one!!

what I didn’t like- I feel like it will never measure up to the first installment- I just didn’t get that five star feeling for it and some things felt too easy for our characters to get out of, especially toward the end when something huge happens and I wasn’t expecting it to be so easy.

Thank you to Netgalley & Minotaur books for the eArc in exchange for an honest review!

I hate to say it, but this might be my last Finlay. For most of the book, the hijinks felt tiresome to me. The ending, however, gave me hope, since it resolved some ongoing conflicts. I'd be open to book five if it takes on something newer or goes a different direction. I don't know how long the romance with the hot-detective-who-doesn't-know-her-dark-secrets can last, and the tension makes me cranky instead of curious.
If you're a fan of the series, you'll enjoy this book. It hits a lot of the same beats and has the signature humor. Cosimano's writing is still in great form, and she delivers on what the series promises.
If you haven't read any books in the series, I highly recommend the first book. It absolutely delighted me and kept a smile on my face from page one to the end.
Thank you to the publisher for the advance ebook copy!

FINLAY!! this has become one of my favorite series, it’s been hilarious to read and i love the murder mystery aspect to it. i felt like this was solid, it moved the story, the pace was nice and everything from books 1-3 was connected and brought back here. i expect that this is the last book in the series, though that ending had me like 👀, but honestly what a nice touch ha. i think this Finlay Rolls the Dice wrapped up the entire Finlay story in a great way and it’s been a wild adventure reading these books. i can’t wait to reread the series, i think it’s will be a fun reread!

Cozy-ish Mystery that finds a writer and her nanny who travel to Atlantic City to negotiate with a loan shark, save her BFF's crush, find a stolen car and tie up lose ends.

4/5 stars: This is the fourth entry in Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series which is a Cozy-ish Mystery that features a romantic suspense writer and her nanny / partner-in-crime. With plenty of twists and turns, Cosimano has crafted rollicking madcap adventure that deftly finds Finlay and Vero finally wrapping up many of the unresolved mystery plot lines that have carried over from the first three books. Additionally, Cosimano's character work is stellar; the characters are well-rounded, complex and yet remain likable. It's the relationships that really shine in this series, whether it's Finlay partner-in-crime / BFF's through thick and thin vibe with Vero, her often antagonistic dealings with her ex-husband or the tentative second-chance romance with Nick, the detective. I always look forward to reading this series and seeing where everyone's at and what hi-jinks they're going to be getting up to. I have to say that while I LOVE this book and series for it's wild and crazy plots and antics, you really have to suspend belief to enjoy this and there were a couple times when things happened that just plain threw me out of the story. But as I said I overall very much enjoy the book and series and will always be back for more... I mean that ending, come on! This book touches on some sensitive topics, so take care and check the CWs. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading this series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (fade to black scenes)

Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City to try and tie up some loose ends and save someone important. Unfortunately, they won't be alone on this trip, so they'll have to get creative to cover their tracks and avoid suspicion. Will this trip bring more trouble than they bargained for?

This series is such a fun form of escapism. Finlay and Vero have the best friendship, and this book just continued to show how they help each other out no matter what. I do think the plot got a little too outlandish and complicated in this one, and I found myself getting a little confused trying to follow what was happening. I'm really glad that the ending provided closure for several things while still setting up the next book for more hijinks. Nick continues to be a great love interest for Finlay, but I was a little conflicted by how the romance played out. I'm pretty sure we'll get an HEA at the end of the series, but I'm nervous about how things were left between them in this one. Here's hoping the series goes out with a bang🤞

Finlay and Vero are hitting the road! I love a road trip setting. I've never been to Atlantic City, but I'm right at home in a casino (because I lived in Vegas and worked in them frequently, I'm not a gambling addict). The timeline picks up right where Book 3 left off with almost no gap.

I enjoyed that Book #4 wrapped up a lot of loose ends from the previous books. The mystery was a lot more interesting to me than Book #3, and I was thrilled that the kids played more of a roll in this one.

The romance also really ramps up in this installment, which I was overjoyed about. I love Nick! Of course, Steven was there to get in the way, but that just made it even more sweet when Finlay and Nick did catch some time together.

Lovers of this series are going to be pleased. I definitely don't recommend you read this one as a standalone--there's too much history in the previous books. It ends in the most hilarious way, which is hopefully a setup for the next book!

Elle has done it again!! I love the Finlay Donovan series, and this next one in line is amazing. I will read 100 of these books!

Book #4 in the Finlay Donovan series, and I don’t know how Elle Cosimano keeps coming up with hilarious stories…but she does it again! I REALLY enjoyed book 4, and it gave me serious Hangover vibes with the shenanigans!

It’s been a year since I read book 3, so I was worried I wouldn’t remember much (there are a lot of characters and plot points), but Elle does a great job weaving in the tidbits to refresh your memory along the way.

Finlay and Vero get away with some pretty incredible stuff all while their family is oblivious 😂. Luck was definitely on their side! I love the humor in these books, and that you go on an adventure (albeit not a realistic one - but that’s half the fun).

I loved the ending and how everything tied together.

🎲 Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice - Elle Cosimano

4.25 ⭐️- Once a year or so, Elle Cosimano calls me out for saying “I don’t do series” when she releases a new Finlay Donovan installment. I LOVE these books. I get so excited to read them, audio them, recommend them. This series (I can’t wait for more, omg who is she?) is so fun, hilarious, and obscure, but also mysterious and feel good? How does she do it? Idk but keep em coming!

Finlay Donovan and her nanny, Vero, are headed on a girls’ weekend trip! They are headed to Atlantic City but the odds are not in their favor as they actually head to a meeting with a dangerous loan shark. When Finlay’s ex husband Steven, her kids, and her mom also end up on this trip, Finlay and Vero have a few more meddling passengers along for the ride. Through moments of stress, chaos, disaster, and confusion, will Finlay and Vero be able to dodge their extra vacation guests, the loan shark, and the FBI to find Vero’s missing boyfriend, cover up more secrets, and payback a substantial debt?

This is not a standalone so if you’re reading this and you seem interested, go back and jump into Finlay’s van in book one! (I’ve reviewed them all and I highly recommend!) Okay so, this was a fun one. The Atlantic City casino backdrop, the sketchy Rose Motel hotel vibes, the whole damn family and then some, and hilarious and unexpected twists and turns; it was all great. The best thing about these books, hands down, is the female friendship and bond that Finlay and Vero have. They never doubt each other, they support each other, and they’re always there, LITERALLY, no matter the circumstances. If you’re looking for a light hearted, funny, crime series with the best characters, you’ve come to the right place. Again, I don’t love getting into series, but Finlay, I’m definitely along for the rest of the ride. This one wrapped up a storyline in the series nicely, but still left of open for me. I already can’t wait for book 5.

I love all 4 books in this series! I listen to the audiobooks and the narrator is perfect for this series- great voices, tone, timing, everything! I did a full reread (relisten?) ahead of this one and was reminded just how much I enjoy this series. I love that this book had almost all the minor characters involved in the storyline. Highly recommend this series, especially the audiobooks!

I literally LOVE this series!! So fun and loved getting an opportunity to read an ARC to see what happens next. Highly recommend!

Another Finlay book that I absolutely loved! This one especially had me cracking up wondering how her and Vera would get out of this mess. Realistically I don't think this would have worked but it did have me laughing and now I have to patiently wait for the next book to come out.

Oh yes… Finlay and Vero are back and I couldn’t be happier! i always look forward to a new book in this series, it is funny, wild and exciting. What more could you want!

This time Finlay and Vero are off to Atlantic City to take care of Vero’s debts and recover something very dear to her. It picks up right after the last book so these books really do need to be read in order. The whole gang is back in this new story, even Nick the hot cop. Things get steamy with him and Finlay finally.

As always, the body count is high, the girls get themselves involved in plenty of scrapes and come face to face with dangerous people. But, these ladies are clever and resourceful, which makes for hilarious reading.

After the final page of this one I have high hopes for a book 5.

Thanks so much to St Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for my advanced copy to read. A binge read that made me laugh out loud. Published on March 5th.

3.5 stars

I have loved the entire Finlay Donovan series, but the stories have declined slightly with each book, and this one followed the same trajectory. While part of the appeal of what happens to Finlay is that the events are just so far out there, but this one just went way too far. Every other chapter had some completely outlandish thing happening.

That being said, it was still a fun read. I liked the ending and would absolutely continue with the series to see what Finlay and Vero get into next.

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

Finlay's Back and just as feisty and funny as ever! I loved this installment and the promise of what's to come from the epilogue.

This book was fast paced and kept up the hijinx that I was used to from previous books and did a nice job of wrapping up the original story that started at the beginning of the series. I hope to see more of Kat in the future as she's one of my favorite characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice by Elle Cosimano will be released on March 5th, 2024.

Oh. My. Gosh. Okay, so you know how you find a book or a series and you just non-stop think about it? You know those books that you can reread as many times as you want and know that you will NEVER get tired of them? The Finlay Donovan series is one of those. Each year when a new one comes out, I start all the way back at book number one and refresh myself. When I was approved for the fourth book I was so excited that I /may/ have screamed with excitement.

I don't even remember how I came across the series back in 2021, I think, but I am so glad that I did. I'm going to try my best to give you a rundown of the series without spoiling the past books, and then I will continue with my review.

Finlay Donovan is a mom of two young kids who is just not having the best time. An author who hasn't hit her mark (pun intended) just yet and has her editor breathing down her neck; She is dealing with the divorce of her husband and an ensuing custody battle and having to navigate a new life for herself and her children while her husband does everything possible to make things difficult - including letting go the nanny who had been a godsend for Finlay. After meeting with her editor about a deadline that she is way behind on, the negotiations of a book deal are overheard and taken the wrong way - turns out, that someone has a husband they want gone and they have mistaken Finlay as a hit man. This is just the start of a flurry of wild adventures and close calls, only getting more intense when the nanny, who is under the impression no one is home, comes to collect her stuff and encounters Finlay with a dead man - an unintentionally dead man.

Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice is the fourth installment of the Finlay Donovan series. In this story, Finlay and Vero embark on an adventure to Atlantic City to deal with some old debts the young nanny acquired in her past. You can imagine how well that is going to go for them, right? In true Elle Cosimano fashion, Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice perfectly captures the fun, the suspense, and the sexiness of the past three books while also managing to not drag the storyline out and make it boring.

I'm going to be honest and say that this is not a preferred genre of mine. I had never read this type of book before and I am so glad that I ventured outside of my comfort zone because this is by far one of my absolute favorite series. I recommend it to everyone who will listen. And the audiobook? If you have the choice between reading the physical copy or listening to the audiobook, GO FOR THE AUDIOBOOK. The book is great when read on your own, but Angela Dawson creates something so unique. The voices, the emotion that she adds to the story - it is so good.

Also? She has got to be the QUEEN of cliffhangers. I was sitting here with my jaw on the floor as the book wrapped up. How am I supposed to wait for the next one without going crazy?????


If this book could have more than a 5-star rating, it would be given it.