Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano
Rating: 4.5 stars
Pub date: 3/ 5

This is the fourth installment of the Finlay Donovan series, and the stakes keep getting higher and the antics even crazier. The story picks up right where book three leaves off, and since I won’t spoil it for you, I encourage you to start with book one and work through fast paced, suspense, hilarious, and often ridiculous, cozy mystery series.

Our favorite characters are present and accounted for while Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to solve another crime, get back something that belongs to Vero, and get the mob off their backs. There’s a car chase, a few dead bodies, and a lot of roadblocks in their way before they can achieve their goals.

You have to suspend your disbelief a little to enjoy this series, and the only reason it works is because of how well-developed the characters are. The friendship and banter between Finlay and Vero is amazing, and the whole series feels like an ode to the power of female friendships. I also love the quirky side characters, Finlay’s kids, and of course, the handsome and charismatic cop, Nick.

The ending was perfect and let us know which character will be at the center of all the action in the next book. If you haven’t checked out this series yet, what are you waiting for?

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced copy.

Elle does it again with another Finley (& Vera) story with lots of twists and turns. This book picks up right where book 3 ended. (For those of you wondering, yes reading the other books are needed). This was the perfect read for the beach as you are engulfed in the actions of each of the characters, wondering what they will get into next. And as Finley’s agent always asks - is the hot detective in this - and the answer is yes! All of the loose ends were tied at the end but the last line of the book opens the door for another (I hope) adventure.

Thank you ti NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoy reading the Finlay Donovan series! Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is well written, funny and totally over the top!! With so many characters, I do wish the author would recap a little more in the beginning of each book. I have read the books as they are released so I feel a little lost each time that I start the new book in the series. The book ended with a huge cliffhanger and I can't wait for the next Finlay Donovan book!

Finlay and Vero are back, and they’re two of my favorite characters EVER!
Seriously, @ elle can write twenty more books in this series and I’ll read them all!


The first few pages already made me laugh out loud! Vero bickering with Steven is one of my favorite things ever LOL


If you read this series, you have to completely forget about reality, forget what’s plausible and go with the flow. Just have fun. If you stop to think “they would never be able to move dead bodies around a fancy hotel”, you’re not going to have fun.


I loved it, and I’m so glad this spontaneously became a #buddyread with @ jess LOL


4 stars

I always love tagging along for Finlay's and Vero's adventures, but this book felt kind of like a train wreck. I had trouble keeping up with everything that was going on, and the timeline was confusing at times. The pacing was nonstop, and it would have been nice to catch my breath every so often.

I did enjoy the chemistry between Nick and Finlay, which has been the case since book one. I mostly felt bad for Nick in this one, since Finlay basically just lied to him the entire time.

All in all, this is a series that should have been wrapped up by book two or three at the latest.

I had so much fun reading this ARC. This book specifically spotlights the friendship between Vero and Finlay. I had fun seeing the characters in a new setting. The ending was satisfying and I did not see all the twist coming. Such a fun read!

I can always count on a Finlay Donovan book to have a balance of all the things that I enjoy in a book: laughs, mystery, romance, adventure, and a cliffhanger. Together, Vero and Finlay are searching Atlantic City for Javi and their car (both taken by the mob) while eluding their unexpected guests (her ex-husband and the authorities). The adventure they take us on along the way is hilarious and engaging as they encounter different members of the mob, cover up crimes, and elude their friends and family throughout Atlantic City. The ending was a major cliffhanger that I did not see coming, and the perfect set up for the next installment!

Again. I liked it. It was fun and wild but it was also getting so unrealistic and I know it won’t stick with me. The books are all very tied together which I like in a sense as I read them all quite close together. But it also gave the books a lot of sameness.

It’s light and fun and entertaining.

Will I read the next book if there is one? Yes, yes I will.

3.5 out of 5 rounded up!

First up - thank you to Minotaur Books for the eARC!

This series is for my mystery and true crime lovers that want a ridiculous (I mean REALLY unrealistic so you gotta be okay with that), fun (the drama and ridiculousness makes it fun, I promise), and hilarious mystery series!

This book was slightly better than book 3 (if I gave quarter ratings it might be a 3.75) but not as good as 1 and 2. The Atlantic City/casino setting really kept it from being a 3 star read for me. I loved all the shenanigans Finlay and Vero got into on this one due to the setting. However, there was SO much going on and so many characters involved that I think all the surprises and twists lost their effect after a while? I’m going to keep reading this series, but the first one is my favorite by far.

I thought maybe this one would be the last in the series (I’m just not a huge fan of long series), but it looks like after this ending we’ll definitely be getting more!

****Publishing March 5, 2024*****

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City to take care of some unfinished business. This time having to confront a loan shark in order to save her childhood crush, Javi. But first they must pick up her kids from her ex-husband, Steven. Steven demands that Finlay can’t take the kids out of state without his permission, so Finlay invites him to tag along. Will they be able to accomplish what they have set out to do or will they run into road blocks with Steven, Finlay’s mother, and the kids tagging along?

This fast-paced story will have you turning the pages to find out how Finlay and Vera get out of the predicaments they happen to get into! Expect the unexpected! I didn’t see the ending coming! Just a fun and entertaining read that will have you shaking your head and laughing at times! Finlay says she is done with the mob and police work to focus on her life and bring an author, but can she really stay away? An entertaining book to read for a book club or take on a vacation!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press (Minotaur Books), I was provided an ARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. #NetGalley

This book takes you on a thrilling ride through the vibrant setting of Atlantic City. As a fan of the Vegas atmosphere, I found myself nostalgically immersed in the vivid descriptions of the location.

One of the highlights of this book is the dynamic relationship between Finlay and Vero. Their chemistry shines through the pages. It’s evident that Finlay’s character has evolved significantly throughout the series, and in this installment, her newfound confidence is palpable. Watching her grow and adapt with each book, is a rewarding experience for readers invested in her journey.

The mystery woven through the story kept me guessing until the very end. The twists and turns kept me engaged and eager to uncover the truth. I appreciated how everything came together seamlessly, leaving me satisfied yet eager for more.

The epilogue delivers a surprising revelation that sets the stage for the next installment, leaving you anticipating what’s to come in the 5th book. I can’t wait to dive into it and continue following Finlay’s adventures.

Another fun Finley & Vero adventure! I love hanging out with these two! Are some parts wildly unlikely and unrealistic? Yes, but who cares? It works for the story and the stories are fun, exciting, and keep you guessing on what really is going on and who we can trust. I am already awaiting the next book!

Finlay Donovan is a fast paced full of action as Finlay and Vero go on what they call a road trip for a girls weekend.

Well by now knowing these two we know that is never that simple or straightforward.

Not only are they going but seems Finlay's mother, two children and ex husband are all going as well.

This might cramp the girls style but they are quite crafty, wily as they set out to rescue Javi .

Chaos is the name of the game but and you cant help but cheer Vero and Finlay on as bodies pile up, they put themselves in danger and race not only against the clock but the mob.

That's all I can really say without giving the fun of reading the book.

I am so looking forward to the next book in this delightful series.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for a fun and adventurous read.

Another absolutely fun-filled, hijinks-tastic, funny and action-packed book in the ongoing Finlay Donovan series! This one picks up right after the events of the previous book. If I had one little problem with that previous one, it was that the plot felt a little light for the amount of pages - but that (small, really) issue isn't at all present in Rolls the Dice, which is crammed in the best way with shenanigans, suspense, and twists & turns. Completely entertaining from start to finish, and I look forward, happily and a bit greedily, to the next one!

Thanks to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan is at it again and the stakes are high as she takes on Atlantic City with Vero, her mom, kids, and ex-husband in tow. The books in this series are my guilty pleasure books. I love the ridiculousness Finlay constantly finds herself in. Between dealing with her dumb ex-husband and her two small children, that only adds to the chaos and humor falls off the page. The third book in the series, this one is no different and I may say even more ridiculous than the first two.

This time Finaly and her gang are headed to Atlantic City to not only solve her problems but also the problems from Vero's past. From strip clubs, to casinos, to penthouse suites, the women find themselves in outrageous situations and constantly in danger. I liked that all our favorite characters from the previous books make appearances in this book. I'm also a fan of the extra time Vero is given, she is my favorite character.

My only critic is that at times this one felt a little too over the top and ridiculous. I found myself getting critical at times and had to remind myself that that is the point of this series and I need to just completely suspend belief and go along for the ride.

I will continue to read the upcoming books in this series because I like Finlay and Vero even in all their ridiculous.

Thank you to Netgally for an advanced copy of this book.

Fourth book in the Finlay Donovan series was my least favorite so far, but still tons of fun. This one centers around a road trip to Atlantic City with the same characters I’ve grown to love so much finding trouble and solving wacky crimes. These books are so silly and require complete suspension of disbelief but I will never quit reading them.

Finlay is in full Ocean's Eleven mood now. She graduated from getting rid of unfaithful husbands to pulling mafia down. I don't know how she gets so lucky and not get killed during the process, but I started to be afraid of her now. Because after all the things that she did in this book, I wouldn't want to cross her.

Finlay and Vero want their Aston back (and Javi stuffed in the trunk of it, too). As much as they ignored Atlantic City until now, it was time to go into the heart of their problems. Their "girl's trip" to AC turned into big family holiday when Steven wanted to be annoying husband, and soon it turned into FBI operation when Nick and co joined the party there. While we had the full police force there along with FBI, Finlay and Vero, as always, managed to find every bad man and hidden asset.

I'm curious where things would go after this point. With major players leaving the story, are we going to have something where Nick is closing in on Finlay? or will it be other problematic characters joining the party? In any case, you'll get what you expect from this series.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up right where the previous book ended. Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City to try and find and save Javi, and get back a stolen Aston Martin. As always, things are never easy in Finlay's quest to set things right and the two end up traveling with not only her children but also her mother and ex-husband. Keeping her family oblivious as to why they are really in Atlantic City is challenging and juggling it all is quite impressive.

Fast-paced is the only way to describe this series. Finlay is the queen of thinking on her feet and tight scrapes should be her middle name. I am never sure whether Vero is more a hindrance than a help, but the two make a great team on the page and I love to read their interactions

I think Elle Cosimano has hit her stride and the flow of the plot and action were delivered in well organized way. Readers shouldn't get hung up on the need for complete believability, I am looking at you bathtub of ice, but as with the previous books, it adds to the fun of the story. I am a big fan of fun and light adventures and am looking forward to Finlay Donovan coming back as this book's ending is leading another thread that needs to be resolved.

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

This may have become a close tie for favorite of the series. I was nervous the change in location would cause a loss in characters I have grown to love, but nope! Even Steven (ew) made it along for the trip. This one had so many hijinks and laugh out loud moments. I am also loving our girl Fin finally getting some romance with Nick. The ending of this one was a cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what happens next.

I have enjoyed all the books in this series, but I’m thrilled to say that book #4 is my new favorite and exactly what the series needed. Nonstop action and hilarious antics from Finlay and Vero had me flying through the pages. The addition of Finlay’s mother and her ex-husband was so fun! I almost died when her mother got mistaken for a bride at a male strip club! If you’ve been reading this series, you won’t want to wait to snatch this one up on pub day!