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!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press Minotaur Books for an advanced ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The shenanigans continue in this zany, fun series starring Finlay Donovan, a writer, mom, and reluctant amateur sleuth. As with the previous books, I loved the close friendship between Finlay and Vero and all the trouble they get into!

Having now read the first through fourth books, I find the stories a bit repetitive and while the main characters have personality, many of the side characters seem undeveloped. The intrigue in this book was just okay, I find myself not as invested in the storyline as the series progresses. I did love the ending to this one and wished that the whole book got my attention like the last few chapters. If you are a Finlay Donovan fan, you will enjoy this book and her continuing adventures.

You know exactly what you’re getting with a Finlay Donovan novel — and that’s not a bad thing. That formula is what me hang onto this ARC for months past publication date so I could read it on vacation, because the series makes for the perfect beach read.

Once again, divorced mom / romantic suspense author Finn and her nanny Vero have gotten themselves into trouble, and all kinds of hijinks ensue as they try to disentangle themselves. This time, the trouble is Vero’s: the Atlantic City loan shark she owes $200k to has kidnapped her friend as collateral, and so Finn shows up for Vero as Vero has for Finlay in their previous adventures. Their friendship is one of the best parts of this series: as has been demonstrated over and over, there is nothing these two wouldn’t do for each other; they are literally each other’s ride-or-die.

Once again, Finlay’s hot cop boyfriend and cop sister and assorted other police show up, usually one step behind Vero and Finlay. This time, Finn’s mom and sleazy ex-husband and kids come along for the ride, too. Ex Steven’s dawning realization over the course of the book of how hard it is to single-parent is great.

And once again, the book itself is compulsively readable: fast-paced, with outrageous hijinks and banter that made me laugh out loud several times. I’m also growing increasingly fond of some of the recurring secondary characters like Cam the teenage hacker and Vero’s love interest Javi.

A lot of the ominous loose threads from previous books in the series are tied up here, interestingly, but as usual a bombshell is dropped on the last page. There’s an interesting new layer to Finlay and Nick’s relationship as well. It seems the next book in the series may mark a couple departures from what has been a successful formula so far… can’t wait till next summer to find out!

Thank you for the opportunity to review - it's fun to keep following Finlay and I appreciated the amount the kids were included, but I do wonder how long this can be stretched out?

So good! Finlay is going to the casino and taking the whole family! She has someone to find! I love the banter of friendship that Finlay and Vero have. They are so funny. This is such a fun series to read!

Thank you NetGalley, Elle Cosimano, and the publisher for the eARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice!

Our favorite duo is back at it again—this time on a girls’ trip to Atlantic City. We all know nothing is EVER normal when it comes to Finlay and Vero, so it’s safe to say their plans changed as soon as they made them. This book was just as funny as the rest of the series, and I can’t wait for book #5!

I always have a fun time reading this series! Tell me about entertaining! These books feel like I’m watching my favorite show and every time an episode ends I can’t wait for the next one, and the next, and the next!

It makes me giggle every time. I love the drama and the romance and the banter. The characters are hilarious and the situations they end up are always on point. I guess I’m just a fan of these books by now and I can’t wait to see how the next one turns out!

Keep ‘em coming!

I liked this newest series release but felt long and drawn out to me. I’ve loved Finlay for a while but I really had to dig for some of the details - the first book in the series just seems so long ago that I had difficulty recalling information.

Thanks to @netgalley @ellecosimano @minotaur_books for the advanced reader copy! I’m always grateful when I get the email that says my request has been approved

This book was so much fun! Probably one of my favourites of the series. The situations Finlay and Vero find themselves in had me glued to the pages. I loved the new setting - Atlantic City, and the hijinks that occurred because of who all joined them on their trip. Honestly, this book has reaffirmed my love for the series.

This series is always just FUN. There is no other word for it! We have a road trip!

Every book does get more and more outrageous, but Elle does it in the best way. I loved the fast pace in this one, starting exactly where book 3 leaves off. So many of the characters make an appearance which I really enjoyed.

Will always be here for the Finlay shenanigans.