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My goodness, this is such an outrageously fun series. Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice picks up right where the last book ended. Finlay and Vero are going on a road trip to complete an important task. Somehow the whole gang tags along (Finlay's kids, ex, and mom). Shenanigans ensue.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's press for the advanced reader's copy. I love this series. I highly recommend it.

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I'm a HUGE Finlay fan. I recommend this series to sooo many people. It pains me to say, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice went off the rails. Books 1 & 2 are so much fun. Book 3 got a bit wily, but I felt the author could recover. Book 4 is just too much. There is so much going on, so many bad guys around every corner, so many secrets. I'm okay with suspending belief while reading, but this book just pushed it too far. If more Finlay books come out, I may not be on the reader list. So sad to type those words!!

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Thank you NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Elle Cosimano for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

What a treat to enter back into Finlay and Vero’s world, I've enjoyed this series so much. Cosimano’s witty humor and all the delightful hi-jinx from the previous book is back in full force.

I have to say, this felt like it *could* have been the end of the series and as much as I have loved these books it was ended in such a way that I would not be upset about it! However I could see another book coming too… how’s that for vague?

Fans of the previous books in the series will no doubt enjoy this one as well.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice will be on US bookshelves March 5!

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Finlay and Vero are taking a road trip to Atlantic City to rescue Vero’s friend Javi and retrieve the missing Aston Martin. The two aren’t going alone though, they’re joined by Finlay’s mom, ex husband, 2 kids, boyfriend, and sister. The story unfolds full of mischief, craziness, and laughs. The characters jump off the page as usual which makes this another great Finlay Donovan novel.

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Finlay and Vero are two of my favorite characters! I love their messiness, loyalty and friendship! These books are like modern day cozy mysteries and I cannot get enough of them. This one goes a little further into relationships too with Nick and Javi. Cannot wait for the next one!

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Thank you St Martins press for an ARC of this book.

The Finlay Donovan series is one of my favorite series. Following Finlay and Vero has been my joy since book 1. No doubt this book doesn’t disappoint. They are still trying to track down Feliks and get back the Aston. I really enjoyed the added romance aspects in this book. Finlay is trying to figure out what her romance with “Hot Cop” is and let’s say Vero and Javi don’t disappoint! Just when I thought this series was over I read the afterward and…. What? A body is found in the back yard of the most nosy neighbor, Mrs Haggerty! This gave me great joy knowing there is hopefully more Finlay and Vero for all of us fans in the future! Highly suggested you read this and Elle keeps writing great stories for us!

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. In this fourth book of the Finlay Donovan series, Finlay and Vero visit Atlantic City where the expected hijinks ensue. I enjoyed this book just as much as the previous three and can't wait for the next!

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Loved it! I love following Finlays journey to find the bad guys and get into all kind of trouble along the way. Definitely keeps you interested and wanting more!

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Picking up right where book 3 ended it was easy to slide right back into Finlay and Vero’s crazy world! I really enjoy the chaos and quirk of this series and this fourth installment was no different.

We got a lot more relationship progression with more than one couple. The chaos and madness Finlay, Vero and crew always get into is completely unrealistic and exaggerated and so much fun to pretend that a single mother can have this wild other life. Yes none of this is believable but that’s what makes it a fun adventure. The way I envision this series is like a grown up single mom Veronica Mars, let’s just hope when the final book gets written it ends better than VMars did :(

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an ARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice in exchange for my honest review.

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Book four in the Finlay Donovan series picks up right where book three left off. Finlay and Vero are determined to head to Atlantic City to rescue Javi on a “girl's trip." But Finlay's mom and her ex-husband wheedle their ways into the picture leading to more hilarity and trouble for my favorite fictional dynamic duo after Lucy and Ethel.

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This was a really fun read, as we follow Finlay and Vero on their next adventure. While it wasn’t my favorite in the series as it was slow at some points and outlandish, I still enjoyed it overall. I would recommend it!

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Will this be the last we hear about Finlay and her crazy escapades?

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano picks up right where book 3 ended. Finlay and Vero set off for Atlantic City to take back what is "theirs" but find themselves with unexpected accomplices. Finlay's mom, ex-husband Stephen, and their mischievous kids head away for a "girl's weekend" that is anything but relaxing.

As always, Finlay is in way over her head while she juggles a mob boss, a loan shark, a murder scene, a few schemers, her new detective love interest, parent's marital issues, sister's budding romance and a constipated dog. Truly, you have to read this book to understand all those issues! While this could be a stand alone, it will be more entertaining if you read the books in order.

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Look for this to release on 3.5.24.

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Absolutely hooked from start to finish! This book's non-stop plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending action, romance, and humor. While it falls just shy of a perfect score, the 3.75 stars reflect a thrilling ride with engaging characters and a plot that never lets up. A must-read for those who crave a rollercoaster of emotions and genres!"

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Finlay and Vero are at it again, and this time their shenanigans lead them to a weekend in Atlantic City. What starts out as a girls' weekend ends up including Finlay's ex, Finlay's mom, and several police officers, including Nick and Finlay's sister.

And then of course, would it even be a Finlay Donovan book if there wasn't another dead body she stumbles upon?

I love these books and this was another solid addition to the series, even if some things feel like they're repeating themselves. The love triangle is thankfully done with (sorry if that's a spoiler, but I'd be annoyed if it was dragged across four books), but Finlay's life still gets more and more complicated. I did think the ending felt like things were starting to wrap up some, but apparently there's going to be seven books in the series. No matter how many books there end up being, I'll still be here for the ride.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my eARC!

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This isn't my favorite Finlay but, another fun ride! This is a lot more action packed than book 3 and was a lot of fun. There was so much action and so much going on you missed some character and story development. However, if you have read the first 3...keep going. You won't regret it!

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Exactly what I expected from Elle which I find usually hard to find in the third book of a series. Fit right into the series and kept me hooked throughout. The characters and storyline kept me hooked. Couldn’t recommend enough.

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"Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" by Elle Cosimano is another entertaining installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay and her partner-in-crime, Vero, embark on what is supposed to be a girls' weekend in Atlantic City but quickly turns into a high-stakes adventure involving a dangerous loan shark, a missing childhood crush, and a stolen car.

The plot is filled with humor, suspense, and a touch of romance as Finlay and Vero find themselves entangled in a complex web of schemes and deceit. The inclusion of Finlay's ex-husband Steven and her mother adds an extra layer of chaos to the mix, making the girls' weekend anything but relaxing.

As they attempt to negotiate with the loan shark and locate their missing targets, the story takes unexpected turns, leading to the discovery of a murder that puts Finlay and Vero in a precarious position. The addition of police officers searching for a missing person adds another layer of tension, especially considering Finlay's history with one of the officers.

The narrative is fast-paced, and the witty banter between characters keeps the reader engaged. While the storyline may be far-fetched, it delivers on the promise of humor and excitement. The resolution of the various plot threads brings a satisfying conclusion to the novel, leaving readers entertained and eager for more Finlay Donovan adventures.

Overall, "Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" is a delightful addition to the series, offering a mix of humor, suspense, and romance in the unique style that fans of the series have come to enjoy.

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Finlay and Vero need a weekend away, but their trip to Atlantic City is just a cover story to negotiate a deal in order to save Vero’s old flame, Javi. They end up being joined on the trip by Finlay’s mom, kids, and Steven, her ex-husband. It’s really a party when her sister, her sisters FBI fiancée and Nick, Finlay’s detective boyfriend show up. Turns out that this rescue mission is going to be a lot more complicated than they bargained for. Will they be able to pull this off?

Ah Finlay, what will you get up to now? This book! Ah! It picked up right where we left off in the last book. This is a series that you most definitely need to read in order to get it to make sense, and I’m proud to say I’ve done just that (it doesn’t happen often!). I love all the hijinks that Finaly and Vero get up to and in this one there is no shortage of them. Are these books realistic? Absolutely not. Nothing about them is realistic and I think for me that is why they work so well. They are fun, light-hearted, get lost in pretending, type books and I just love them.

I loved how this book incorporated all my favorite characters despite taking place in Atlantic city, so much fun. We got to see all the recurring characters, just in Atlantic Series. I enjoyed getting to see a softer more relatable side to Steven in this one. Yes, I still hate him, but I appreciated that he was actually trying to have a relationship with his kids in this one. Also, the romance between Finaly and Nicki is amazing, but I love that it isn’t the focal point of the books. I’m all for romance, but it isn’t something I need in this series, though I wouldn’t mind seeing Nick and Finlay go a little further in the future.

The pacing on this one was perfect, which was nice because I didn’t want to put it down. I was so engrossed in the story I just needed to know how it all played out. The writing was very entertaining. I loved how humor was entwined into the pages so that it felt natural and realistic, despite being utterly unrealistic situations.

This series is an auto-read series for me and based on how this one ended, I cannot wait for the next one! This book is the perfect addition to the series and if you’ve loved the first three books, you’ll love this one.

Thank you so much to St. Martins Press, Minotaur Books, @minotaur_books the author @ElleCosimano and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Finlay and Vero are at it again - causing excessive stress from their stupid decisions while also making me laugh through the ongoing sexual tension. While the storyline is obviously far-fetched, I enjoyed this book more than the last couple Finlay adventures due to the much cleaner and final endings. I would have assumed this was going to be the end of the series if not for the last couple paragraphs. I’m looking forward to what Mrs. Haggerty’s been up to 👀 Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

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I must hand it to Elle Cosimano…she keeps her Finley Donovan series going, with lots of action and intrigue and consistent characterization. Unfortunately, a lot of the antics between Finley and her best gal pal Vero seem tried and true and portions of the plot seem redundant. I understand how difficult it must be to create a series such as this and keep everything fresh and unique, so I applaud Ms. Cosimano for remaining true to her characters. However, even though I do enjoy the Finley Donovan series, I think it may be time for this talented author to move on to something different. Just my opinion.

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