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Finlay, Vero, and the gang are back in the 4th installment of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series. This was so fun to read and I’m so grateful to have received an advanced copy.

Finlay and Vero are off to Atlantic City in search of a car that was stolen from them, a car that contains some important information that could incriminate them. A risk that Finlay isn’t willing to take when her hot, Cop boyfriend, Nick, is hot on the tail of this case. When Finlay and Vero try to sneak away for a girls weekend to take care of business, Stephen, the kids, and Finlay’s mom somehow sneak their way into the weekend shenanigans in Atlantic City. And when they arrive? Nick, Georgia (Finlay’s Cop sister), Sam (another Cop), and an FBI agent are also there – following a lead on the case to arrest Feliks Ghirov, the Russian mob boss with whom Finlay has been in a precarious working arrangement. As always, the story is a hot mess, but a funny, silly, high stakes hot mess. The situations Finlay and Vero get into never cease to surprise me.

After the last two Finlay Donovan books, I felt mid about the series, while I wanted to keep going, the last two were just okay compared to the first, but this one redeemed the series for me. It was fun and exciting and the change of scenery was nice. I still don’t love Nick as Finlay’s love interest, he falls a little flat for me, too stereotypical cop in my opinion, but I do love the way he supports Finlay and he seems to enjoy spending time with her kids too. I also love that Stephen continues to grovel to try and get Finlay back. Not happening.

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Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is a fun and quick read that I didn't realize is part of a wider world with this character. I do think this story reads well as a stand alone but will be looking into the author's other works as I want more time with these characters . definitely want to nab a physical copy of this one upon its release in march.

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ARC Review:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

Finlay and Vero are once again thrown into mess upon mess, as they set off to Atlantic City to save Javi from his kidnappers. These books do not miss. They never fail to have me hooked from the get go. I laughed, face palmed, and gasped my way through this delightful mystery. @ellecosimano will always be an auto-buy author for me.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read this e-arc.

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I loved this book! I will definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. This entire series is so fun to read.

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Another fun read with Finn and Vero sleuthing away. A lot of twists and turns with great characters. The entire gang head to Atlantic City; even Finns mom has some fun. I’m really enjoying this series with all the humor. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC

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It’s safe to say that these books get better each time. This is my favorite one so far. Finlay is at it again in a commotion trying to figure out how to solve a problem that she was thrown into. It was great!

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I would follow Finlay and Vero anywhere! The perfect dynamic duo! Each book in this series is full of laughs, mystery, and friendship. The characters are all unique and following their journey is a blast. I highly recommend reading every book in the series and the audiobooks are amazing!

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Starting this review without giving away the previous book's excitement feels like dodging a confetti storm! Finlay and Vero planned a girls' weekend in Atlantic City, but guess who crashes their party? Finlay's mom, ex-husband Stephen, and their adorable kids turn the trip into a family affair. Against all odds, our duo kicks off an adventure filled with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster.

From meddling relatives to unexpected foes, Finlay and Vero face hurdles at every turn. But here's the kicker—they're not playing small stakes poker here. Nope, they're all in, pulling out every trick in the book to win big.

Picking up right where Book #3 left off, this latest installment initially takes a sec to find its groove. But when it does, hold onto your seats! The fun and frolics go off the charts.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice wraps up almost perfectly, hinting at a new direction in the next book. Brace yourself because a previously missing character might just steal the show. Exciting, right? For the ultimate adventure, start from Book #1 and binge-read this series!

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Fans of Stephanie Plum will love Finlay Donovan’s wacky adventures. In the fourth book of the series, Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to try and rescue Javi, Vero’s childhood friend and possible future love interest, from the mob. Of course things get complicated when Finlay’s ex-husband, children and mother tag along. Before long, bodies are on ice in a hotel tub, Nick (aka hot cop boyfriend) and the FBI show up seriously cramping Finlay and Vero’s investigation and chaos ensues. Sure, logic sometimes takes a vacation, but that's part of the charm! Overall, it’s a really fun read and I hope the series continues.

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This is the 4th book in the series and I devoured all of the others as they came out. Finlay Donovan never ceases to give me all the emotions in a book, from laughter to suspense as the plot lays itself out. This book was no different. Without giving any spoilers, I really did like it, though there were some moments I was not super fond of the writing. I love seeing a relatable character because Finlay is so real-life coded and has her flaws too, which is another reason I love reading this series. I will continue to devour every book until Elle is done with them :)

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I LOVE this whole series! After reading the prologue alone, I knew it was going to be a good one and it did not disappoint.

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Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advanced reader's copy of Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice which is the 4th book in the Finlay Donovan series. I have no idea how the author came up with this whole book series with all the amazing and hilarious twists and turns, but I would love to be a fly on the wall while she tries to figure out her next book. She is so creative and thinks outside the box. Much like the other books in the series, this book appeals to many different audiences: those who like thrillers, and romance, those who like to solve mysteries, and even those who like slapstick comedy. Since I read the other 3 books in the series a long time ago, it took me a while to get back into the book and remember previous storylines and where we were. I loved trying to figure out what was going on. The absurdity of Finlay's ex-husband and her mother had me laughing throughout and, of course, the relationship between Vero and Finlay is always amazing to read. I can't say enough good things about this book.

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Road trip to Atlantic City! Finlay and Vero set out on a trip to try and track down Javi (Vero's crush). Throw in two kids, a mother, and an ex-husband. What could go wrong? Well, if you're Finlay, you already know the answer to that!

I have been a big fan of Finlay and Vero's. I love how they will go to bat for each other. There is always a sense of comedy that comes with these two. This is a book that you can just pick up and read, although I would highly recommend reading the first 3 Finlay books. While I enjoyed Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, I liked the first two better.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.

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I’m not going to say much about Finlay’s latest adventures. I find half the fun is in not knowing where the next book will lead her. I will say this one picks up shortly after the last book ended. The usual how will Finlay get out of this latest predicament, good development of all the characters I have come to love,and oh an ending that I’m sure sets up the next book. Just a fun series but one where I definitely suggest reading the books in order. It was good to spend a little more time with Finlay.

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Thank you Netgalley for an early copy of this!! This was one of my my most anticipated reads, I love the Finlay Donovan series. The pacing was fast so it makes for quick read! There were SO MANY hijinks in this book, they're a little far-fetched at times but it's so fun! The best parts of this story were the characters and the banter. Like I mentioned before, Finlay & Vero's friendship is so remincesnt of the show Good Girls. I’m always kept on my toes and we’re only on book 4 out of 7? The cliffhanger in this one was CRAZY so I can't wait for the next one!!

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My first read by this author and apparently in the middle of a series too! I'm always doing that.
Wow! What a fun and cute read! I've never grinned or laughed so hard!
I didn't want this book to end. It was so very good!
I loved the backdrop for this little adventure.
You just never know what awaits you around the corner.
I like Finlay Donavan she seems to have all the adventures that a person could want or need. She's a pretty cool character.
I'm not going to say any more cause I don't want to give it away but it looks like I'll need to go back and read the othe others in this series as this is book 4.
5 stars for making me have fun and laugh with this cool story. I highly recommend it.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was such a fun read and continuation of the story. I really enjoyed watching everyone come together. There was plenty of humor, snarky banter, and suspense. The end wrapped up so nicely I was worried this was the end of the series, but then the epilogue renewed my hopes.

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I know I can't go into super detail - don't want to give anything away. But this was a blast! There were several moments I gasped out loud because I genuinely wasn't sure how Vero and Finlay would get out of their ongoing problems. This was so fun, and I loved being able to be with the whole crew. I can't wait for book 5 because that last sentence blew my mind!

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This one does not disappoint! This is such an exciting mystery. I’m hooked from the first page. What’s even more astonishing is that this is the fourth book in the series and it is just as fun and exciting as the rest. I cannot wait for book number 5!

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It’s a fun read. Everything that happens is more outlandish than what previously happened but that’s the fun of it. These really remind me of the early books in the Stephanie Plum Series.

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