Yet another great book with Finlay! Sometimes series can get a bit redundant and use the same plots in different ways but these books just keep getting better! Elle Cosimano nails the humor yet again in the 4th book of the series. The situations that Finlay and Vero find themselves in were ridiculous, hilarious, and plausible! I liked the story lines with other characters like Nick, Javi & her ex-husband. The arc of her husband seemed like a long time coming. And let’s not forget the last sentence of the book- eluding to another book in the series! Can’t wait!
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, for providing me with an ARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice by Elle Casimano.

This thrilling fourth installment follows Finlay Donovan and her trusty nanny-turned-friend, Vero, as they embark on a supposedly relaxing girls' trip to Atlantic City. However, their true mission is to track down a loan shark who kidnapped Vero’s childhood friend, Javi.

To add to the madness, Finlay's mother and her unpredictable ex-husband decide to tag along. As if that wasn't enough, they find themselves staying at the same hotel as the detective Nick Anthony. With so many unexpected companions, Finlay and Vero must race against the clock to locate Javi before time runs out.

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Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice was absolutely epic, filled with mystery and laughter. Elle Casimano's masterful storytelling kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly flipping through the pages, desperate to uncover every twist and turn.

As Finlay's relationship with Nick develops, the stakes grow higher, testing her loyalty and forcing her to make difficult choices. The tension between them adds an extra layer of excitement and keeps me emotionally invested.

One of the standout aspects of this book is the dynamic friendship between Finlay and Vero. Their witty banter and unwavering support for one another bring so much joy to the story. I couldn't help but root for their success and laugh along with their hilarious escapades.

In conclusion, Donovan Rolls The Dice is a must-read for fans of mystery and comedy. This series only keeps getting better, and I can't wait to read more.

Thank you to both #NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for providing me an advance copy of Elle Cosimano’s fourth book in the #FinlayDonovanSeries, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, in exchange for an honest review.

#FinlayDonovanRollstheDice opens where the cliffhanger in #FinlayDonovanJumpstheGun left us readers…well…hanging. The dynamic duo is back at it, chasing down leads to an Aston Martin and encrypted thumb drive in Atlantic City, leaving more than a couple of dead bodies strewn in their wake. All while Finn continues her writing career, making her latest novel the most meta of mystery thrillers.

While the novel is less plausible than a Bruce Willis action movie, keep in mind that again this is fiction, so technically no matter how implausible the story becomes it was never intended to be a blueprint for real life. Suspend all reality, and strap in for the chick lit counterpart of a spy/action series. If you’re not ready for having fun and using your imagination, then dear reader, this series is not for you. Overall, 3.5 stars rounded up.

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I just can’t get enough of this series, and I shrieked with excitement when I was approved for the newest ARC!

My favorite duo, Finlay and Vero, are back to create some more chaos in book four of the Finlay Donovan series. Their crazy escapades take us to Atlantic City, which is the main setting for this installment, and of course “the hot cop” and his posse end up trailing along.

Can I just say how much I ADORE Finlay and Vero’s friendship? Their loyalty and devotion to each other just warms my soul. #friendshipgoals

While the plot may be a bit fantastical at times, the well developed characters make it work. And if I wanted realism, I’d read true crime. This is a laugh out loud, cozy mystery, that I could not put down!

Side note- Angela Dawe, the audiobook narrator for the first three books is absolutely amazing! Her voices are better than the ones I do in my head.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley!

I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed this book. My mom and I read it together and we both had a blast guessing the characters next moves. To be honest, this is not the first book in the series (which I didn’t realize before reading) BUT there was no problem getting to know the characters and the world. I will be looking into the authors backlist of books and catching up on them.

I couldn’t put this one down, it was GO from the first chapter. This one picks up right where the last book left off, and for such a tight timeline there is SO MUCH to cover. It starts with Finlay and Vero’s “girls trip” being hijacked by Steven and her mother. But, it kinda works out because that is built in childcare while Finn and Vero take off around Atlantic City trying to piece together clues to save someone close to them. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Finlay Donovan story if things went smoothly… pretty soon they are surround by friends and enemies watching their every move. Can they figure out the clues before the bad guys?? This book was action packed and such a fun mystery, this is why Elle Cosimano is now an auto-buy author for me. I can’t wait for the next one!!

ROAD TRIP!!!

How did Finlay and Vero end up on a road trip to Atlantic City, with Finlay’s ex husband, her two kids, and her mother?

Well, it all started with a ransom note, and a plan to rescue the kidnapped!

Book 4 picks up right where the last book ended! No spoilers for any of the books here, but it really is imperative to start at the beginning of this series, as each installment builds upon the last!

This is the SILLIEST CAPER yet, and all of your favorite characters (except for Mrs. Haggerty) will find their way to Atlantic City to participate in the shenanigans, including hot cop, Detective Nicholas Anthony…ooh la la!

But, if you are disappointed that Mrs. Haggerty didn’t tag along, do not worry! It looks like she will have a prominent role in the next book in the series (yay!)

These books are reminiscent of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series for me-so if you enjoy(ed) those-you will love these! Both feature a leading lady who is always finding trouble, a side kick who once had a questionable past, a love triangle, and a lot of laughs!

🍿Pop the popcorn and enjoy the ride! 🚗🚓

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up!

A buddy read with DeAnn! Check out her amazing review!

Expected publication date: March 4, 2024

Thank you to Minotaur Books for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley.
It was my pleasure to offer a candid review!

This series is always hilarious and Nick is always steamy. Vero and Finn have a great relationship, minus all the dead bodies stacking up. The story is suppose to be a little far fetched in the circumstances that they find themselves in, which makes the story! I love this series b

I love this series so damn much. Finlay and Vero = best friends forever. I hope there’s a million more

I’m a Finlay Donovan fan, and this latest book in the Finlay series was delightful. Finlay and Vero bring their A game. Sylvia was a riot; labor focused on Findlay’s book success, oblivious to the real danger going on. Nick was the perfect hot cop devoted to Finlay despite her shenanigans. We should all be so lucky. This book read like a comedy action movie with so many memorable, hilarious scenes; possibly my favorite book of the series.

Thank you #MinotaurBooks and #NetGalley for the ARC e-book!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth book in a planned series of seven. At this point, spending time with Finlay and Vero feels like hanging out with that one crazy college friend who was always getting into shenanigans and narrowly and miraculously avoiding trouble.

There were some laugh-out-loud moments in this series installment and some much-needed closure for certain storylines.

Looking forward to new shenanigans in the next book!

Fans of the TV show “Dead to Me” would love the Finlay Donovan series. And, fun fact: I just read it’s been optioned for TV, with Marlene King of Pretty Little Liars adapting the books into a screenplay. Yay!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Book 4 in the Finlay Donovan series and Finlay Donovan is still whiplash funny while solving the latest mystery.

These are so crazy and it gets even more ridiculous with each new book!

In this one we focus more on Vero. We didn’t get her full backstory—that will be in her the short story out in November. But we get more information about her and Javi.

We also see more development in Nick and Finlay’s relationship. Nick is such a book boyfriend. He is always looking out for Fin, even when most inconvenient for her 🤣

We have an interesting set up for book #5! When will Finlay catch a break?

5/5 stars!

In the fourth installment of the series, Finlay and Vero pick up where we left them after the police academy. They decide to take a girls weekend to Atlantic City as a cover to their investigations, but end up with Finlay’s mom, kids, and ex-husband along for the ride! They need to rescue Javi and the stolen Aston Martin, while keeping their involvement under wraps from the family and Nick. It may not be the relaxing weekend they hoped for!

The Finlay Donovan series is so much fun. Elle Cosimano packs mystery, romance, suspense, and humor into the perfect escape of a book. I enjoyed the continuing adventures of Finlay and Vero, and based on the cliffhanger conclusion, I am looking forward to book 5! I particularly enjoyed how this book included some returning characters from the first book. If you enjoy laughing throughout the entire book, cheering on a slow burn romance, and misadventures that turn suspenseful and action packed, you’ve got to read this series! I highly recommend starting from the beginning of the series with book 1.

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, Minotaur books, and Netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest review.

The minute this ARC hit my Kindle, I started reading. These books are a lot of fun and I was happy to meet them tonight in Atlantic City. What I love is that each book builds on the next, but opens up new avenues of mystery. Is some of it farfetched? Yes. Is it somewhat ridiculous? Also yes. But it's an enjoyable ride with Finn and Vero, now featuring more Nick. There's also real heartfelt moments, particularly with her Mom. We all still want to know whats up with Steve which is why I can not wait for the next installment.

Another great book with Finlay and Vero and the clan. It was another wild ride. A great book, a lot (I mean A LOT) of action, sometimes it was hard to keep things straight (so many characters, crimes, crime scenes, crime bosses, dead bodies - to name a few) but it was entertaining and fun. The banter between them all is hilarious and I love the fact that as these books progress, so does Finlay as a mother and a bad ass. You go, girl. We need more spice with Nick...please!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. Cannot wait for the next installment!!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice (Book 4) was just as delightful as I’d anticipated, if not more so. This has everything I love in a book that keeps me excited to read. My gosh, I love this series so much. I love Finlay and Vero and their whole relationship. The situations they find themselves in are wild and ridiculous, but so fun to read. I couldn’t put this down but never wanted it to end. The story was wrapping up nicely, but of course, another cliffhanger. I’m SO grateful to have had an ARC of this one, and I already can’t wait for the next one!!

Finlay Donovan does it again!! I think this one is my favorite of the series. Finlay continues to be a badass hot mess of a character and Vero is still a snarky, savvy hotshot. Finlay gets herself into hot water at every turn but somehow manages to find a way out of it.
Every character in this book is thoughtfully created and the storyline just flows. It keeps you entertained and laughing all the while wondering how the heck Finlay is going to get out of this jumble before anyone finds out what really happened.
Nick is still adorable and her ex-husband is still a turd but he does redeem himself on occasion. Loved the addition of Finlay's mom in this book and her narrative.
If you are looking for a fun filled, chaotic, murder-mystery, this book will definitely hit the spot!

Thank you to NetGalley and Elle Cosimano for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC! Finlay Donovan may be my favorite series and book 4 keeps the excitement rolling.

Finlay and Vero are back in the middle of paying off debts and trying to lay low. This time, we’re heading to Atlantic City with the whole family- one big, dysfunctional family. And it gets even better when Finlay’s lover boy brings the police force in tow. Cue the murder, mystery, and hilarity.

These books never disappoint. The banter is always perfect 💯 It’s such a well thought out mystery and it leaves you with a cliffhanger- bring on the next one!

Another wild ride with Finlay and Vero. These books are action movies written into thrilling, yet humorous, books. Any time I think: that’s unrealistic, that would never happen, I remind myself that it happens in movies all the time, only the lead roles are men and they aren’t the primary parent. Because Finaly is a mom first and foremost, I find that I enjoy this chaos. It encapsulates how insane it is to juggle motherhood, a career, personhood, individuality, and a relationship all at once. Finlay has an incredible village surrounding her. I am so excited to read the rest of these forthcoming books.