The fast paced adventure continues for Finlay and friends in “Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.” Book four in the series picks up exactly where book three left off, but the author does a wonderful job of recapping the details from the third book. This book is a page turner as Finlay and and her nanny/partner-in-crime/friend, Vero, race to solve the crime while carefully dodging Finlay’s kids, ex-husband, sister, and mom, not to mention sneaking past her new boyfriend cop and the FBI. Whew! What a fun read!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press - Minotaur Books for the advance copy for my honest review.

Finlay Donovan strikes again! I love the hot mess mom/nanny combo that is Finlay and Vero. And the road trip to Atlantic City was amazing.

Book 4 picks up right after the events of the police academy in book 3. Giving us more of detective Nick and Finlay’s relationship and even bringing in Finlay’s mom and sister so we can get to know them even better.

And (spoiler!!!) Vero gets her happy ending too with Javi- swoon! 😍

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay Donovan has ended up on a trip to Atlantic City with her sidekick Vero, ex-husband, mother and two children. Oh and add in her current beau, her sister and a few other law enforcement officers and we have the chance for a wild ride. This book picks up right where book three ended and it is important to start at the beginning of the series as these books build upon each other. Vero and Finlay are attempting to fix the problems that have crept up, in the way they know how to fix things.

This book was fast-paced and had me laughing many times throughout. From beginning to end there was action, antics and mysteries. As usual, Finlay and Vero are always in the wrong place, at the wrong time. They have so many messes to clean up and a mystery to solve. You have to suspend belief as the things that happen in this book are completely over the top. Finlay (and Vero) is a character that I have a love-hate relationship with, but find myself always rooting for her.

If you like a good mystery and a book to make you laugh out loud, this is the series for you! Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

Book four in the Finlay Donovan series doesn't disappoint. We're back in the criminal chaos of romantic suspense author Finlay Donovan and her nanny, Vero, as they head to Atlantic City to "fix" things only to find themselves in a fix. Usually series lag in the middle but Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice delivers fast pacing and action that kept me reading. The usual suspects are all there and add an extra element of tension and fun. I'd say this story wraps up the series nicely, but it looks more books are coming for Finlay.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this latest book in the Finlay Donovan Series. Elle Cosimano has quickly become a favorite author.
In this book we find Finlay and Vero along with most of her family, Nick, and several police officers in Atlantic City.
While searching for someone close to Vero, the two women again find themselves having to deal with a couple of bodies. The Russian Mob expects a favor from Finlay, and they plan to make sure she follows through. The two women need to find out who killed the two men to keep from being charged with their murders. In the meantime, they need to avoid the actual murderer.
We get to see a little casino action as well as Finlay’s mother giving marriage advice to a couple waiting to get married at a chapel.
Speaking of marriage, one of the major characters manages to get married, or did she?
We got to know Steven, Finlay’s ex-husband, a little better and some back story about her parents.
Most of the situations are difficult to believe, except because it is Finlay, we believe them.
If you like a good mystery that will make you laugh out loud, you need to read Finlay Donavan Rolls the Dice and each of her earlier books in this series. I will be breathlessly waiting for the next in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving the opportunity to read this arc for my honest review.

I was so excited to get an early copy of the next Finlay Donovan book because I love these so much. This one was so fun! Loved that the whole gang was apart of it and of course all the crazy antics. This one didn't have me laughing like some of the other ones but that didn't changed my love for it.

Can't wait for more Finlay to come!

This is another fun, fast paced installment of the Finlay Donvan series by Ellie Cosimano . I have read all the books in the series and always find them enjoyable. The characters are fun and likable. It is always a treat to spend some time with them to see what shenanigans they are up to.
In this installment Finlay travels to my home state, NJ with her always hilarious, always irreverent nanny, Vero. Her new police officer, ex-husband, mother and sister are all back on the scene with her in Atlantic city. Finlay and Vero are still entangled in crimes from past installments which I was a little fuzzy on. I needed a little refresher so I was finding it hard to keep track of story lines and remember who certain villains were and how they were connected to the crimes. By the end, I did work it and enjoyed the rest of the book.
While Finlay and Vero are usually tangential to the main crime, they have committed real crimes in the past few installments. It will be interesting to see how the series continues. Will if they continue to skate by or will they be held accountable? Whatever the outcome, it is a fun series and I am along for the ride.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Pressand NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received the audiobook as well as the e-book. Here is my audiobook review:

I still very much enjoy this series. Especially the audiobooks.

They feel at times like a soap opera. Since there is always something happening, and most of it is a bit over the top but the books are also very entertaining and never boring.

The audiobook was really well done, especially the narration kept me glued to the book and I actually finished it in one day, from morning to evening. It was a fun read!

AND, there is no end in sight.

The relationship between Finlay and her detective is looking great. They are on solid footing.
Finlay and Vero are still going strong. It's the kind of bestie friendship we are probably all looking for.
And I'm glad Finlay is putting down her food when it comes to her looser exhusband.
I also appreciate that many of the open questions have been answered. It feels like a new plot arc might be coming.....

So it was very much what I was expecting from this series. The author delivered a wonderful new edition. And I'm here for more...

Finley strikes again. Adventure and death with diapers and an ex attached what could be better. Oh yea a kidnapping too.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC.

Finn and Vero are back to take us on another exciting adventure. Finn’s mom and ex husband Steven crash Finn and Vero’s road trip with the kids, what can go wrong?!

I love this addition to the series. It’s like watching a comedy show trying to catch criminals and staying out of trouble. A stolen Aston Martin and Javi’s kidnapping are the basis of all the chaos that ensues.

Vero and Javi have such a cute and funny relationship. Revelation on their past history really helped put why they weren’t together, despite their obvious love and care for each other, into perspective.

Finn and Nick are going strong, but ex husband Steven doesn’t like what he’s seeing. Finn holds her ground and continues on with her mission while basically telling Steven to get over it and watch the children.

Finn’s mother also talks about her marriage and Finn not seeking marital counseling. I think this was a moving point in the book for a mother daughter relationship in better understanding each other and their different opinions.

Overall, such a fun easy read that just takes you on an adventurous rollercoaster. The cliffhanger at the end has me excited for a potential book 5!

This is the forth installment in the Finlay Donovan series. I’ve read the other three, so I was so excited to revive this ARC. The same silly entertaining shenanigans with a new and exciting setting of Atlantic City. I love how all the characters came together including her mom, ex, Nick and others on this trip. The story line was far fetched with a bunch of coincidences , but that is generally the series. Got lost a little bit with all the different turns. Fun read and left the door open for the next book.

I got confused a couple times keeping track of the people/timeslines, but that’s just a me thing. I was hooked from the beginning and just love Finlay and Vero’s interactions. Steven still irritated me.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, the 4th in the Finlay Donovan mystery series, by Elle Cosimano, is an absolute rollercoaster of a book. Alternating seamlessly between laugh-out-loud moments and nail-biting suspense, this book keeps you hooked from start to finish. The dynamic duo of Finlay and her partner-in-crime Vero embark on a wild adventure in Atlantic City, using a girls' weekend as a cover for a high-stakes mission to negotiate with a dangerous loan shark, save the guy that broke Vera’s heart, and recover a stolen car.

The plot twists and turns as the stakes escalate, with Finlay and Vero juggling dead bodies and a cast of meddling characters tagging along for the ride. Elle Cosimano's writing is sharp, witty, and utterly addictive, making this series a must-listen for fans of suspenseful mysteries with a dose of humor. (I received an advance reader copy of this book, and all opinions are my own.) Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a thrilling addition to the series and I am eagerly anticipating the next installment.

As with every Finlay Donovan book, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The inability to predict where these books will lead is so satisfying to me. This installment adds the intrigue of casino to the setting and you are along for a fast paced journey as Finlay seeks to wrap up all the loose ends that have unraveled over the past few books. This was so enjoyable.

**NetGalley**

I have read all of the books in the series, and this is the best one! I don’t think this works as a standalone book, I think you have to read them in order. Because of that, I like that the author provides enough context when it relates to a previous book without retelling the story.

Finlay and Vero have really developed their relationship into something wonderful at this point in the story. It is amazing how well they work together and each brings a different strength to their challenges. You have to cheer for them the entire time, even when they get themselves in some crazy situations.

It kind of felt like this could be the last book of the series but there is still one outstanding thing left open that I want to see resolved. At the same time, I think I would be completely satisfied with how it was all left.

Side notes:
- Kind of funny that Sylvia wanted Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling for the TV show, go Ken and Barbie
- The Chubbies chapter was hilarious!
- Chapter 7 was oddly long (40 pages) when all of the others are around 10 pages. I was in a one more chapter before bed mood and didn’t check to see how long the chapter was. Kudos that I was so engrossed,I didn’t notice until 30 pages in when my husband came to bed.

Much better than book three, but Steven still sucks. There were a lot of characters to keep track of here, but it all tied together nicely.

This was another great read! I love this series and all the crazy things that happen. I hope this turn this into a mini series. It will be so good.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
By Elle Cusimano

🎲 🎲 🎲 🎲 🎲/ 5

This is the fourth installment of the Finlay Donovan series and it may just be my favorite! Finlay Donovan and Vero find themselves in another pickle, this time, in Atlantic City! The ladies planned a road trip/girls weekend to clear Vero’s debt but are joined by Finlay’s mom, her ex and a few other surprise folks from back home! This book is like all the others - outrageous, laugh out loud funny and such a good time! The books are light hearted but also keep you on the edge of your seat! I highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur books for the digital advanced readers copy!! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This novel will be published March 5, 2024! Add it to your TBR!!

Fast paced. Action packed. Brand new hilarious situations for Finlay and Vero.

I loved how Steven got involved with this and was basically handed his ass in terms of taking care of the kids. Maybe there is a redemption arc for him in the future.
So many characters that we have seen before make an appearance and play a role in these shenanigans. It was great to have Cam and Sam back. I love Finlays character. She's smart, witty, thinks on her feet, is strong, and caring. I hope there is a future for her and Nick.

Every time I read one of these, it always reminds me of the Stephanie Plum series because of the hilarious situations she gets into, and there is a hot cop boyfriend 😍.

I feel like Vero is the perfect yin to Finlays yang. They complement each other so well, and where one may lack the other picks up the slack. I hope to see more of Javi! I was glad we got to see Finlays mom more as well. I think it added a great layer of human emotion to the story. I can't wait for the next one, even though this one is not out yet. This is one of my favorite series and I look forward to more!

It was SO fun to be back with Finlay and Vero!!

It was a long week and I have been in a bit of a reading rut. Nothing was appealing to me, and the last few books I read were good, not great. I had been keeping the advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice for just this moment - and I'm so glad I did! Big thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for this gift!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up right where Book #3 left off. I also read the novella, Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank before picking this one up and highly recommend it - provides some good context.

Finlay and Vero are reeling - an international crime lord is hot on their trail, Vero's estranged lover Javier is MIA, Finlay's ex Stephen is poking around more than ever, JUST as things finally seem to be moving forward with Nick. So naturally they must go to Atlantic City and try to fix it all...

I'm going to keep it brief and avoid anything spoilery. But this was just so damn fun. I ADORE these characters and they are back and better than ever. Finlay and Vero take no shit and are on a mission. The cast of characters is always wildly entertaining. We got to spend more time with Fin's mom and Javier this time which was the best. I also will never tire of Finlay writing books that loosely follow her own life.

I remain SO grateful to author Elle Cosimano for building this world and bringing these characters to life. Add Flinay Donovan Rolls the Dice to your preorder and library lists! It is out on March 5 and I can't wait to hear what yall think!

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