DNF @ 35%

I have loved the finlay donovan series. Book 1-3 really worked for me, and I was super excited to read this one.
However, I think this series would've benefited as a trilogy.

This book feels almost too ridiculous and so repetitive. I feel like we've cheapened characters that were once SO good. Finlay no longer feels funny, smart, and resourceful. She feels lost, indecisive, and ridiculous. I wish we could've given Finlay her HEA at the end of the 3rd book and moved the focus to Vero and/or another side character.

Nothing happens in this book early on and the plot takes so many turns with so many different loose ends that weren't interesting enough to keep me going.

This story is a laugh out loud bucket of hilarity from start to finish. Findlay and Devon are the lead actors in a cast of characters that are exceptionally wonderful. Their shenanigans as they investigate and meddle will leave readers laughing and awestruck. The plot will see you eagerly turning the pages to see what they will be doing next. This is a totally awesome story and I can’t wait to see what will happen next.

I am loving this series and I read this book in one night. I cannot wait to share this book with my patrons at the library.

Loved this book!! Finlay Donovan just makes me laugh. This is a good book with some mystery and has lots of laughs!!

I can't get enough of these books! In this one, Finlay and Vero decide to road trip to Atlantic City to take care of Vero's stuff and hopefully pull off a heroic rescue. When Steven, the kids, and Finlays mom decide to tag along, they decide to make the best of it and sneak out when they can. Then Hot Cop Nick and half of his department move in across the hall. Things escalate rather quickly, and their shenanigans are in full swing! And that ending has me super excited for the next Finlay adventure 😏

Great read! Quick paced, fun, and witty. Keeps you engaged right from the start. Another great book in the Finlay Donovan series. Can’t wait to see what happens next!

Another fun installment in the Finlay Donovan series. I just love the trouble that Finlay and Vero get into. I came across this book on NetGalley not knowing anything about it, but loved the cover. I realized it was book #4 so I quickly read the other 3 and am so happy I did. Pick up these books for some fun entertainment!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for the ARC.

This series is an absolute riot.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dive is the 4th book in the series, and you really need to read the other 3 first (they are well worth the read). Finlay and Vero continue their chaotic story on the way to Atlantic City, under the guise of a girl's weekend away, to meet and negotiate the return of Javi (Vero's kidnapped ex-high school boyfriend). The mission requires speed and being able to move around freely... which proves difficult when Finlay's mom, the kids, and her ex-husband tag along for the ride. Not to mention Finlay's sister (Georgia), her boyfriend (Nick), and Georgia's girlfriend/ love interest (Sam) join the party as well.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice was good, it was funny, it was suspenseful, and there was a seemingly endless string of loops which did serve to help tie up some on-going plot. It did serve to tie a nice bow around this story arc, but the story does end with a cliffhanger involving Finlay's nosy neighbour Mrs. Haggerty.

Although not quite as funny, sexy, or as much of a page turner as the previous books in the series; it's still worth a read. Until then, I will be excitedly awaiting the 5th installment!

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, NetGalley, and St.Martin's Press Minotaur Books for this ARC.
I received this advanced copy for free but have voluntarily left this review, and my opinions are my own.

I am so glad Finlay and Vero are back! This was the type of adventure I was looking for and I think it summed up the last three books so nicely.
I had a lot of fun reading this book and was always trying to find time in the day to sneak in some reading time with it.
The characters were dynamic and jumped right off the page, as always, and you were routing for them the whole time while also on the edge of your seat and waiting for them to slip up or get caught.
The antics were great and very entertaining. I think the storyline has to be my favorite part of this book. The author did a really good job of having everything come full circle and tying up all lose ends.
The cliffhanger we are left on was honestly kind of perfect and I just can’t be mad at it. I know we will get another book and I will be looking forward to seeing where the story goes next.
I am truly honored to have received an arc for this book as I have loved this series since first reading it. Thank you Elle Cosimano and NetGalley, I am leaving this review on my own.

I just love Finlay. If something can go wrong, it will when she is involved. There is something about this power duo that I can't get enough of. Finlay and Vero take a road trip and every step along the way trouble happens. AND we get more of Javi and Vero ❤️
Cozy mystery
Badass women
Atlantic City late night vibes
LOL moments

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice!

Did someone say Road Trip! When one of the Finlay Donovan books lands in my hand, I instantly smile. How many of us can say that about a series of books.

This time we meet up with Finlay under the guise of needing a girls weekend away, so you guessed it Finlay and Vero are on their way to Atlantic City, baby! Finlay's ex, Steve, is tagging along WITH the kids and let's just add Finlay's Mom in the package too. You are already smiling aren't you?

The problem is Finlay and Vero are up to their usual antics, so they have to be stealth to hide their shenanigans from the family. Do you think everything is going to follow plan for these two? You know, it's Finlay's world where nothing ever goes exactly as planned. We love her so much, would we even want it to? Elle Cosimano brings us non-stop Finlay action and excitement, picking up right where the 3rd book left off. If you love books that make you laugh, involve a bit of a love triangle, and fun side kicks - Finlay Donovan is for you.

This book is expected to release March 5, 2024. Thank you to Minotaur Books for the chance to preview it!

I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of the newest Finlay Donovan! I've been dying to know what she and Vero had been up to since we left off. It did take me a while to figure out where we left off, as it's been a year and many books in between! I felt like Cosimano filled in those spots during the story.

Finlay and Vero are off to Atlantic City to find Javi. With Steven, the kids, Vero, Finlay, and Finlay's mom in tow, they head off for a "girls weekend." When arriving, Finlay and Vero sneak off to find the loan shark, Marco. He doesn't give any details, so they go to his hotel to get more information on the missing car, and the missing person. When they arrive, they find a lot more than they were looking for... what will happen to the girls in this book? Read this wild ride to find out!!

Though there was a lot going on, this book kept me hooked! I needed to keep reading to find out what happened. Who is behind all of this? Twists and turns around every corner. I can't wait for Finlay's next adventure!!

Thanks to Minotaur and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

4 ⭐️ 1 🌶

Another fantastic installment of Finlay and Vero’s adventures. This installment takes us on an epic roadtrip with Finlay’s mom, ex-husband, and kids in tow. Javi has been taken but never fear Finlay and Vero will solve the case and save him! Of course hot cop love interest, Detective Nick shows up as well. I love the evolution of Finlay across the series and always can’t wait to see where she ends up next. I feel a little like her crazy book editor but I’ll say it anyway. I think we need more of the hot cop!

Thank you netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. All opinions here are my own.

Highlights:
🎲 Atlantic City Casinos
🚗 Road Trip
👮 Hot Cop
🗣️ Hilarious hijinks
👯‍♀️ BFFs

Once again, I was sucked back into Fin's world and didn't want to leave. This installment had alot of good detail and story-building, which is exactly what I like to see. Other readers might consider it a bit too wordy or bogged down, but I enjoyed the attention to detail.

The twists kept on coming, the drama amped up, Stephen continued to be an insufferable human piece of garbage, and there were plenty of hilarious moments that kept me entertained. Nick and Fin's relationship continued to simmer, Vero's relationship ups and downs were entertaining and heartwarming, and the added pizzazz of being in Vegas made the story fun. And the cliffhanger ending? I mean...how many stories will we get, Elle??

At this point, I'm pretty much invested in reading any bit of Fin's life story that I can, and I cannot wait for the next round!

Ever hear of an auto by author? ( and yes… Elle Cosimano is that for me) BUT Finlay is an auto buy character for me. ANYTHING with her and Vero is bound to be a hilarious bumpy road to the truth. With crazy antics and wild characters. Loved this one!

I have enjoyed every book in the Finlay Donovan series so far! This one was wiiiiild. I’m not sure how you can make murder + dealing with the mob seem wacky + fun, but that’s exactly what the author does. I truly can’t believe the mess that Finlay got herself into this time… and my jaw dropped at the end. I’ll be reading the next one!

Thank you so much to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love Finlay Donovan, Elle Cosimano has made a character that's absolutely relatable and hilarious and gets into situations that are so much fun to follow along - if you enjoy cozy mysteries.

In this one we even get to o on a roadtrip!
All to say, this was as much fun as the other ones, I highly recommend!

I’ve loved all of the books in the Finlay Donovan series. They’re fun, there’s great banter, the characters are well-developed, the romance is great, and each book seems to improve on the last. A new setting was a fun change of pace and I enjoyed tying up some ends in this book and can’t wait to see where the cliffhanger ending takes readers next!

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance reader’s copy.

Finlay Donovan and Vero Ruiz are at it again in the fourth book of this series. I love the characters and how relatable they are. This book is full of impossible situations that keep the pages turning.

Book four picks up right where the last book ended. When they find a ransom note, Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to save Javi and track down their stolen car. Finlay’s ex husband and her mother insist of tagging along on theirs ‘girls weekend’. As usual the story quickly turns into Finlay and Vero taking on a dangerous loan shark, walking into a double murder scene, and running from the Russian mob. Finlay’s hot cop boyfriend Nick and his team show up at the scummy casino hotel they’re staying in and that makes covering their tracks even harder.

I love the antics that the characters get into in this series. They always make me laugh, and I will continue to read about Finlay Donovan’s adventures!! ♥️

Many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What can I say other than this is a Finlay Donovan book? Of course it gets 5 stars! Once again, we follow Finlay and Vero in a hilarious comedy of errors involving dead bodies, stolen cars, and lost boyfriends. Don't go into these books expecting believability because you will be sorely disappointed. The whole purpose of this series is to be quirky and off the wall. I love reading these books to take a break from reality and get lost in the craziness of Finlay's world. Just when you think the mystery is solved, another crazy twist happens. I am so happy to have gotten an advanced review copy for one of my favorite series! Definitely, definitely read this book if you want to laugh hysterically and fall in love with every single character.