Thank you to netgalley for the ARC of this book!

The Finlay Donovan series will always be a cozy mystery series I return to, they’re fast-paced, dabble in a tiny bit of romance and Finlay and Vero’s relationship is one in a million. I mean, who else would you bury bodies with?

I’m really happy that Cosimano has drifted into other settings in these last two books, I felt like the normal setting but different (sort of similar) plot was getting stale. In this book, Finlay and Vero take on Atlantic City!!!! Well, with Steven and the kids, and Finlay’s mom….oh and half the police department…

They somehow end up in a strip club and Finlay’s mother is getting a lap dance, do you really need me to say more???

As always these books end on MAJOR cliffhangers and I’m ready for the next book PLEASE

What can I say? This series is always a delight and this installment is no different.
Finlay is just as funny, chaotic, and badass as ever. Another great book for those who may find classic thriller/mysteries a little too hard to stomach.

Thank you NetGalley and Elle Cosimano for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Another cute Finlay Donovan tale - full of wild misadventures and chaos. This time in Atlantic City - starting where the third books ends - with a dead mobster and some shady loan sharks out for Vero’s blood. Except this road trip turns into a family vacay with Steven, both kids and grandma along for the ride. What could possibly go wrong?

I jumped for literal joy when I received an advanced reader copy of the next Finlay & @ellecosimano did not disappoint . Let me set the stage :: Finlay Donovan is a struggling author , mother of 2 littles , and recently divorced with a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time … add in a hot cop , a resourceful nanny , and a ton of LOL moments and you have a series that is witty & bingeable . If you haven’t read the Finlay Donovan series then you haven’t lived & you need to catch up before March 5th , 2024 when the 4th is released . Bonus :: the 1st in the series is on Kindle Unlimited 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Series order —
1. Finlay Donovan is Killing It
2. Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead
3. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun
4. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice (to be released 3/5/24)

Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for the opportunity to read this book before it hits the shelves !

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Elle Cosimano has done it again with Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice! I'm a BIG fan of the series having read the 3 previous books and I was so excited to get an ARC for this one. The character development through the series has been wonderful--every character in this book is thoughtfully created and the storyline just flows. The sarcastic witty banter continues to make me laugh out loud. I was happy some of the loose ends from the first 3 books were resolved in this one and yet we were left with another cliffhanger! Elle keeps throwing in more twists and turns for Finlay and Vero and I'm here for it!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh Finlay… How in the world do you get yourself into these messes?

Another super fun installment in the Finlay Donovan series. It’s full of quirks and comebacks, dire situations and horrendous smells.

I hope Finlay can get her life together (and with a certain sexy man) soon! Though the epilogue has me questioning if she ever will.

When I tell you that I squealed when I saw my approval for this on Netgalley. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the ARC of. this hilarious book. The Finlay Donovan series is one of my favorites, and this one did not disappoint.

Once again, Vera and Fin find themselves in the craziest situations. This book literally had me laughing out loud at certain points as these two woman jumped head first into the world of loan sharks and mafia gangs. Fin and Vera go to Atlantic City to rescue Javi, and end up bringing the whole family along (Steven included). Every time you think they've got the situation handled, something wild ends up happening to them again. This one was surprisingly touching in the way that Vera and Fin bonded. Their friendship is a real bond, and Fin's Mom was such a cute addition to their little group.

I'd be remiss not to mention our favorite Detective, Nick. He's definitely one of the good ones and he and Fin have the sweetest relationship. I'm hoping some things happen later in the series, but I won't say anything specific as not to spoil.

I truly thought this was the end of the series, but the ending was another surprise that I cannot wait to see where it goes. If you love this series, you will love this one too!

I will be posting a review on my Bookstagram page (@rattlethepages) in the coming week.

Rated 2.5 (rounded up)

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but I lost some interest in books 2 and 3. I was thankful that this tied up loose ends that have been around since the beginning. My lower rating mostly pertains to my feelings about how everything was resolved and who was held responsible. I just wasn't satisfied with the ways certain characters took accountability (or often didn't for their actions). I love that Finlay and Nick love each other, but it was stressful to me how many secrets remained in their relationship.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC edition of this book in return for an honest review.

I was so excited to receive an advanced copy of this book, the 4th book in one of my favorite series, and I was not disappointed! Finlay and Vero are back at it, this time in Atlantic City to help Vero clear up a sticky situation with a loan shark. As with the other books in the series, they are not stand alone but rather a continuation.
I love the perfect combination of thrill, crime, and comedy in this series. The style reminds me a lot of Dead To Me on Netflix. I'm looking forward to and hopeful for a 5th installment in this series!

Yesss! Give me Finlay and Vero in Jersey all day long. They’re the best escape for some humor and excitement. Love this series so much. Just flat out goofy, mystery and fun.

Finlay and Vero are back at it, solving crimes while making us laugh out loud! In this installment they travel to Atlantic City to clear Vero’s name with a dangerous loan shark, find Javi, and locate the stolen Aston Martin. As usual, nothing goes as planned and the duo finds themselves in an unbelievable mess. I absolutely love this series and this book didn’t disappoint. Just when you think the ending will be tied up in a nice little bow, the author throws in another twist with cliff hanger ending that left me itching with anticipation for the 5th book!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and St.Martin’s Press for an advanced electronic copy of this book.

The fourth book in such a great series takes a trip to Atlantic City, as it picks right up where things left off in #3. The amount of anxiety I felt reading this 😅 as Finlay, a mom and romance author, and Vero, Finlay’s kids’ nanny, continue to get caught up in all the shenanigans. I liked that this one let us see a softer side of Vero, while still showcasing her badass, tough as nails personality. And I can’t decide if Finlay is the ultimate super sneak, or if Nick, Finlay’s cop love interest, is in denial - or both? Either way, I’m so excited to see what mess they get into next!

PS for those wondering, I would definitely recommend reading this series in order - you don’t want to miss a single adventure!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Oh my goodness what a wild and crazy fun ride! I have enjoyed this series so much and it seems like it may be set up for a 5th book!

Finlay and Vero just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. This book picks up directly after the last book. They are running and hiding from bad guys and trying to find Vero’s childhood friend who was kidnapped.

The hilarity of the situations these two find themselves in will leave you laughing out loud.

This is the fourth Findlay book. It’s fun, BUT, it’s not a stand alone book. Like Stephanie Plum, the reader has to know the characters or get lost. Honestly, I feel this should probably end this series since there should be limits on the number of bodies and subplots.

This is a great way to end, with a visit to Atlantic City. The characters are likable and the writing crisp, but time to move on.

Thank you Netgalley for another romp.

Finlay and Vero take a trip to Atlantic City (and for some reason bring their whole family and Finlay's cop boyfriend and his crew tag along?) More madcap murder comedy ensues. Loan sharks, stolen cars, fancy hotel rooms, dead bodies, and secrets- all the things you'd expect from Finlay and her crew.

This wasn't necessarily my favorite Finlay Donovan book, but I continue to think how brilliant Cosimano is at her books sticking to somewhat of a formula, but with different dilemmas and creative settings that actually make sense for her story. This series gets an endorsement from me, and I love seeing what zany things will happen when Finlay is around.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy for review.

This book was so fun! I really enjoyed this installment in the series. Finlay was as entertaining as ever. I like how her character seems to have matured along with the books. There were many funny scenes, and I love the friendship between Finn and Vero. I'm glad to have learned more about Vero in this book. The plot was fast moving and kept me interested. I look forward to the next one!
Thanks to Net Galley for the book to review.

Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth installment in this series.
In this adventure, we find Vero and Findley heading out on the road for a girls trip! Destination: Atlantic City! This book doesn’t miss a beat and is seamless in its continuation of the story of book 3. Hijinks ensue and the girls embark on a thrilling ride of kidnapping, stolen money, the mob, a hotel wedding, and Kevin Bacon! So fun! 4.5 stars rounded up!

Once I was finally able to sit down and focus solely on this one I loved it!

Roar trip to Atlantic City with the entire fam!! So many dead bodies hahaha

Also that ending!! I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are in sore need of a girls’ weekend away. They plan a trip to Atlantic City, but odds are―seeing as it’s actually a cover story to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero’s childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen car―it won’t be all fun and games. When Finlay’s ex-husband Steven and her mother insist on tagging along too, Finlay and Vero suddenly have a few too many meddlesome passengers along for the ride.

These books just keep getting better and better. Finlay and Vera are my heroes!

3.5/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! This is probably my second favorite book after the first Finlay Donavan book.

The writing is quirky, clever, and it sucks you in. I will say there was a lull after the third book, but this one brought the action and energy back. It did leave on a cliffhanger, so I am interested to see where it's going. Each book is essentially on a rinse and repeat cycle and has the same formula. Some parts were just ridiculous and unrealistic, but that would be my only complaint. All in all, this brought the energy back!