Book Title: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
Series: Finlay Donovan #4
Author: [author: Elle Cosimano|5444060]
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press-Minotaur Books
Genre: Mystery
Pub Date: March 5, 2024
My Rating: 4.2 Stars
Pages: 320

This Book #4 in the Finlay Donovan series; this story picks up where "Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun" ended we learned that Javi has been kidnapped. Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are head off to Atlantic City. However, in addition to Finlay and Vero, Finlay's mother, Finlay ex-husband Steven and the kids decide to come along!

Another crazy adventure with Finlay, Nick her ‘hot’ boyfriend, as well as Vern, Javi, and in this case mom.
Truly laugh-out loud entertainment!

I do love how the end is a tease of something that is happening to a neighbor. Okay I am ready to sign-up for the next ‘Adventure of Finlay and friends’!

Thank NetGalley and Saint Martin’s Press ~Minotaur Books for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for March 5, 2024.

The next chapter in the Finlay Donovan saga. I have loved this series from the very beginning and this book did not disappoint. Finlay, Vero, and the whole crew end up in Atlantic City. Finlay and Vero and trying to save Javi, while the cops are trying to catch Mob boss Feliks.

There is a lot of insanity and several moments I yelled "why are you doing that". But overall the Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a lot of fun and a great read.

Finlay Donovan is at it again finding herself in crazy scenarios that place her in harm’s way. Vero, her nanny/babysitter and confidante, partners with Finlay again to rescue an old boyfriend in Las Vegas., only this time Finlay’s entire family is in tow, even her ex-husband, along with Finlay’s handsome cop and love-interest Nick. Cosimano keeps you on the edge of your seat as Finlay and Vero confront hardened criminals and try to hide not one, but two, dead bodies. Finlay’s mother is a hoot and had me laughing out loud. As with the other two books in the series, there are standout scenes that are hysterical and nerve wracking simultaneously. Looking forward to more adventures with Finlay and Vero.

Finlay Donovan is back again for Elle Cosimano’s fourth installment, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice! It’s all hands on deck as Finlay and super nanny Vero plot to rescue Javier and resolve Vero’s gambling debt and their issues with mobster Feliks Zhirov. What starts as a trip for two (plus two kids) to Atlantic City turns everyone’s favorite characters all crashing their trip. Chaos and secrets ensue again as Finlay tries to keep her worlds from colliding and her cop boyfriend Nick from discovering the truth!

@ellecosimano delivers another solid entry to her Finlay Donovan series! Each book seems to get better and better, but this is definitely a series where you need to read every book in order. I love the chaotic energy of the Finlay-Vero pairing and all the eclectic characters that continue to make appearances. It’s got some laugh out loud hilarious moments, career defining moments, and some much needed adult time for Finlay 😉 This is a great series for fans of Janet Evanovich and Jesse Q. Sutanto, truly great for anyone who likes action comedies with some romance! And as an added bonus, the first two books are available on Kindle Unlimited!

Thank you @netgalley for an ARC of this wonderful book!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Pub date: March 5, 2024

thank you for this ARC! I loved to be back in the world of Finlay and Vero. It was absolutely nuts with lots of silly action. I love these characters and their banter. You know it's always going to be a wild ride with them.

3.5 stars

This was by far the best book in the series. Elle Casimano came out swinging and did the damn thing justice. I loved it so much.

suspense, contemporary, cozy-mystery, thriller, mystery, ex-husband, nanny, verbal-humor, situational-humor, friends, friendship, family-dynamics, family-drama, snarky, mystery-writer, dachshunds, mothers, siblings, boyfriend, law-enforcement, threats, amateur-sleuth, relationship-issues, relationships, relatives*****

One vehicle, one Finlay Donovan mystery writer, one Nanny with a warrant out in Maryland, one peculiar mother of Finlay, one unruly ex-husband, and two rowdy children are headed for one casino in Atlantic City to rescue a feckless relative from A. the mob and B. law enforcement. Not riding with them is Finlay's cop boyfriend or the two stiffs they find. But there are a lot of laughs! The whole read gives spiraling out of control new meaning!
I requested and received an EARC from St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

When another book in the Finlay series comes out…I have to read it! This is the fourth book in the series and you do have to read the ones before it for it to make sense. Elle Cosimano does a great job of reminding you what happens in past books so you pick up where you left off!

Fans of the Netflix show “Dead to Me” will love this series! Based off a recently divorced writer, Finlay and her nanny, Vero and all the trouble the wind up getting in! This book takes place in Atlantic City with a loan shark after them while keep the mob off their tail! This is mystery comedy and at points had me LAUGHING out loud! These are some of my favorite characters and I love reading about them. Check this out when it comes out in March! 4 out 5✨

I always enjoy the Finlay Donovan series, and I think that this novel brings back the original magic that the first book in the series captured. The second and third books were good, but I really think that this storyline highlights the characters and showcases the humor that made me love the original book in the series. Definitely recommend this for Elle Cosimano fans.

Another cute installation of Finlay Donovan. It starts a little predictable but it picks up in humor and drama as the plot thickens. Provides laughs as Finlay and Vero find themselves in more dilemmas in Atlantic City. This is definitely a reliable series and author. Thanks for Elle Cosimano, St Martins Press, and NetGalley for the ARC!

Book 4 picks up right where the previous book left off! Another cozy mystery with all of the characters we’ve come to know and love.

On this adventure, Finlay and Vero venture to Atlantic City. Only plot twist after plot twist occurs keeping them on their toes.

With this being a continuation of the previous 3 books, I felt as if the story was repetitive at points. While I really enjoy the characters and their dynamic, I wish the story were a little more creative and interesting.

The latest installment of Finlay Donovan did not disappoint. Her antics with Vero are my absolute favorite part, everyone needs a best friend like her. It had been awhile since I read the most recent book, so I had quite a lot to try to remember. The book was everything I expected, and wanted it to be!

The fourth installment in the iconic Finlay Donovan series is an absolute riot.

I've adored this entire series and actively spend my free time searching for books that pack the same level of steam, humor, and borderline criminal activity. Finlay is relatable and hilarious and watching her grow throughout this series has been an absolute pleasure. Cosimano manages to make me (a twenty-three year old graduate student) relate to Finaly, a recently divorced thirty-year-old single mom of two. Vero, her sidekick/accountant/baby sitter is one of my all time favorite fictional characters and getting to see her with more personal storylines in this book is such a privilege.

As always, Steven is the worst, Georgia is such a mood, the entire book is absolute chaos (in the best way) and Nick is so so swoony <3. I am living for this series and I cannot wait for the next few books.

I'm making all my friends read this one!! That should be enough endorsement for you :)

I never want this series to end!!
I love the Finlay Donovan & Vero escapades so much. It literally picks up right where it left off from book three, same day and everything. I recommend this series to all my mystery loving friends.
I don’t want to say much about the plot without giving anything away, but the author has a way to add in fresh ideas without the plot getting boring!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.

Finlay Finlay Finlay. My girl has never disappointed me once. Sometimes I worry that the next book won't have the same vibes as the one before it but not in this case! The only issue is that it does not come out until MARCH!!

This is the 4th book in the series. Unfortunately, things seem to be going downhill with Finlay. I started to lose interest with the prior book, and I believe this will be the last one I read. The plot was a bit over the top, and the pace was just too slow to keep me actively engaged. It does pick up where book #3 left off, so it helps to read them in order. I appear to be in the minority, so if you've enjoyed the others in the series, you may feel differently about this one.

I just love that we got another Finlay and Vero adventure and it did not disappoint! The ladies head to Atlantic City to track down Javi and the stolen car, with some unexpected guests joining them for the trip! Lots of fun shenanigans happening in this one, with close calls and bodies being found that makes things just a bit more complicated! The storyline pace was good and it was nice to have some loose ends get tied up. I’m really liking the Finlay and Nick romance, definitely not missing the young lawyer love interest from previous books! Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Not quite the magic and belly laughs the first two novels had but will continue to be a fan of this series! Looking forward to the next one!

I unfortunately could not get into this one... I loved the first 3, but at this point it just feels too drawn out. I tried to get into it multiple times and it just doesn't keep my attention and I had to DNF.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice (Finlay Donovan #4) by Elle Cosimano 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠/5

Finlay and Vero are at it again! Using a girls' weekend away as a cover to save Vero's childhood crush, Javi, negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, and hunt down a stolen car - you know you are in for a page-turner!
The mystery builds nicely; there are lots of things happening to misdirect you. You laugh, sit on the edge of your seat, and turn the pages as fast as you can devour the words. The character growth over the last four books - it is awe-inspiring. I love all the characters (maybe not her ex-husband!) and want them to have their books!
The friendship between Finlay and Vero - that's the kind of friendship we all want when we get older. That ride or die, no matter what, you have each other's backs - even if it's INSANE. This is hands down one of my favourite reads of 2023!

Thank you to Minotaur Books/St. Martins Press for a free advanced readers' copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

It's scheduled for release on March 5, 2024, and is available for preorder wherever you buy your books!

I love the adventures of FInlay and Vero so much and this was the perfect addition! I love that this one picked up right where we left off in the last and this had some of the funniest banter yet. I love this series so much and always recommend it to anyone looking for a light hearted but twisty read!