Finlay and Vero are back and the book picks up right from where book 3, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun left off! I definitely recommend reading the series in order.

Another fast paced read and entertaining as usual! I found this book to be more plot focussed opposed to character driven which I thought was a nice change.

I definitely thought the series would be wrapping up but that ending definitely told me otherwise 🤯 I love an ending that makes you want the next book!

For fans of this series, this fourth book is a romp!

It was the perfect book at the perfect time and is a light and fun mystery/suspense. We continue with the characters from the previous books and the story arc is a continuation of the drama, but this time most of the story is in Atlantic City, NJ which is kind of fun. You could read this book as a standalone, however, having the backstory and the relationship with the characters and their unique personalities from the previous books is the best way to enjoy it.

You do have to suspend a lot of disbelief to enjoy these characters and their antics. But that’s what a fun romp and cozy mystery in fiction can be sometimes; a true escape just giving yourself over to the story is somewhat freeing. I laughed out loud at some of the dialogue which was a blast.

I had listened to the audiobooks of the first three novels and I liked having the character’s voices in my head while I read this one. It was a nice change to read the story instead of listening, and as there are a lot of characters and twists/turns to track in this one, I am glad I read the ebook.

I did enjoy how the plot wrapped. The story ends on a cliffhanger, but not as dramatic a one as the third book. Meaning, I feel satisfied by Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, and I look forward to seeing where the fifth one takes us in spring 2025, but I’m not left completely hanging and disappointed at the year I have to wait.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the electronic advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.75 stars rounded to 4.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely LOVED this book! I won’t say much about the plot since it is deep into a series, but I really enjoyed how characters and plot elements from previous books made it into this one. I found myself literally laughing out loud and gaping at certain points! I am thoroughly enjoying this series; it might even be my all time favorite! There is literally nothing that I would change. I look forward to the next one!!!

The finally Donovan books just keep getting funnier and wittier.
What I loved
All the laughs
Finlay and Vero
All the craziness
Familiar faces
The sweet romance
Finlays family!

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Thank you to Minotaur Books for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice releases March 5, 2024

Finlay, Vero & Co. (kids, ex-husband, and mother) take a road trip to Atlantic City to rescue Javi after being left a ransom note.

This was a chore to get through. The characters and plot no longer hold the same charm or excitement and this series has reached a point where it has overstayed its welcome.

Unlike the previous installments, Finlay is not actively working on a manuscript, and the things that do take place end up being extremely contrived and ridiculous.

Wanting to know who is buried in the neighbour’s backyard is not a big enough hook for me to continue with this series.

Thank you Minotaur and NetGalley for the eARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice! All opinions in this review are my own.

With every new Finlay Donovan book, I can't believe Cosimano is able to top Finlay and Vero's antics from the previous one! I look forward to each new book in the series and this one did not disappoint!

Finlay, Vero, and the whole gang head to Atlantic City and book four picks up right where the previous one did. Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice is full of the humor and shenanigans that one can expect from this series! Also in true Finlay Donovan fashion, this one leaves you immediately wanting the next!

Absolutely loved this book! Elle Cosimano can do no wrong when it comes to her thrilling and witty writing for the Finlay Donovan series. Cannot wait to see what kind of mischief Finlay and Vero get up to in the next book!

Another excellent entry in the this fun series. I am hoping that after this book, Cosimano will start a new storyline that will more easily allow new readers to jump into the series.

I was a fan of the first two books, but the third and fourth one had me feeling less impressed.
The humor really missed the mark in this one. Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin;s Press for the
advance copy .

Every Finlay Donovan book just keeps getting better and better. The relationship between Finlay and Vero never fails to make me laugh and I loved getting to read another book of their adventures. In addition to that, all of the side characters in the book are equally fleshed out and all bring a positive aspect to the story. I'm so attached to these characters and I was so excited to find out that there is going to be a fifth book in the series.

Finlay is perfection! While all of her tales are quite unbelievable, I do appreciate the escapism Cosimano provides in her story telling.

I really loved all the other Finley Donovan’s. This one fell flat for me, unfortunately in a series sometimes this happens.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the hilarious fourth instalment to the Finlay Donovan series. The characters are just as enjoyable as the previous novels in the series and the concept is so much fun! I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to more of this series.

The Finlay Donovan hijinks continue and I am along for the ride! This series is so fun and I recommend to anyone who loves a cozy mystery that has all the exciting elements of bad guys and murder, but without the violence and gore.

This is book four in the series and follows Finlay, Vero, Steven, Susan and the kids to New Jersey. The book begins at Steven’s house after a prologue including a snippet of their trip. As most lovers of the series know, the narrative draws you into Finlay and Vero’s crazy situations from the first chapter. They are hands down one of the best mystery duos, and I love how Vero’s getting more of a storyline that doesn’t render her the sassy, sarcastic, sidekick but a “Finlay” type in her own right, meaning someone who gets into trouble without meaning to. They really complement each other and Javi and Nick as their love interests round out their chaotic lives. While Steven was a horrible husband and an asshole, he does bring challenges to Finlay and Vero that show how all three care about each other in many ways, though Steven and Vero’s relationship is more of a hostile, comic relief during tense moments.
It surprised me how fast the situation with Felix and Charlie resolved. I thought the conflict with the mob boss and crooked cop would last a couple more books. I’m excited that there is another book but wonder where the storyline will go after resolving Finlay and Vero’s conflict with their biggest enemies. The detour to Atlantic City was a fun and adventurous ride, although, like in other books, I questioned Finlay and Vero’s choices and willingness to mess with crime scenes. I hope Finlay never goes back to Steven as he is exactly who Vero and Finlay’s mother thinks he is. He’s growing on me but not enough to want Finlay to end up with him. Cam is also a great minor character though he causes too much trouble for a seventeen year old. I’m extremely interested in where the next book will go now that Vero and Finlay are (mostly) in the clear. Overall, this book was a fast, light and fun read that kept me wondering how Finlay and Vero would escape situation after situation without getting arrested or killed.

4/5

Oh Finlay... Back to the usual antics in this fun and crazy thriller. I really love her and Vero and liked how the trip to Atlantic City put everyone (including the side characters) in the same place. I did struggle a little to remember what happened in the prior books and who all the bad guys are as almost all of them make an appearance here. I did feel like ROLLS THE DICE was more engaging and high stakes than JUMP THE GUN so I'm excited to keep reading this series, especially after that cliff hanger. Can Finlay keep ahead of her cop boyfriend Nick? I feel like eventually that has to come to a conclusion and I have to know how it ends!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a great continuation of the crazy and chaotic journey Finlay and Vero have endured. This book especially to felt like Scooby Doo and Mystery Inc. Gang. The whole hectic family is crammed in one car and headed to Atlantic City! As they hint for EasyClean and run away from gangs and mafias, Finlay and Donovan also have to wrangle 2 needy kids and an extra needy ex-husband. I would say, out of the 5.5 books, this was my 2nd fav. It does a good job of not being too cluttered, and balances the romance with the action a bit better than some other Finlay Donovan novels. It is not a standalone novel, you should for sure read the other books beforehand.

Thank you for the gifted book Macmillan Audio!

This series is always a fun time as you jump back into Finlay and Vero's crazy world. They seem to be digging themselves out of the giant hole of trouble they have found themselves in, but as always, there are things and people that pop up and complicate matters. I like how more and more the secondary characters are becoming further integrated into the plot. It makes things that much more interesting!
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Content Warning: This book is more suggestive about sexual encounters than previous books in the series. Still no graphic descriptions.

This is book #4 in the Finlay Donovan series and needs to be read after you read the first 3 books to fully enjoy it.

Finlay Donovan and her nanny, Vero, need a girls' weekend away but end up in Atlantic City on a mission to negotiate with a loan shark, save Vero's crush Javi, and find a stolen car. Joined by Finlay's ex-husband and mother, their plans quickly unravel. Javi's kidnapper, Marco, demands payment and information on his missing nephew Ike. When Marco turns up dead, Finlay and Vero become suspects and must find Javi and the car. Amid personal drama and mounting pressure, Finlay must navigate the chaos to save Javi and escape unscathed.

I enjoyed the latest book in the Finlay Donovan series. It was sometimes a bit unrealistic and convoluted, but overall I was entertained and couldn’t put it down. In true Finlay Donovan fashion, it was hilarious and twisty!

Thank you to Minotaur Books and Netgalley for the advanced copy! All opinions are my own.

Another fun, high-action Finlay book. This one is so crazy and far-fetched, and had me at the edge of my seat at times. Finlay Donovan and Vero are a fun duo, and I'll keep reading as the series progresses on. If you are interested in action packed, very unbelievable but fun murder and high jinx than this is the book series for you!