I have enjoyed all of this series. It definitely has a ton of twists and turns and tension. I feel like everything is going to come crashing down on Finlay and Vero every time and then somehow they make it out. This book in the series did get slow at times and I had a hard time imagining exactly what was going on in their escape from the garage, but overall it was very entertaining as always. I look forward to the next one in the series since Elle Cosimano loves to leave us with a cliffhanger!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

A fun fourth installment of the Finlay Donovan series. This book picks up immediately after the end of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, where Finlay and Vero's time at the citizen's police academy comes to a chaotic end. The pair needs to head north to Atlantic City, where they suspect both Javi and the stolen Aston Martin have gone. Unfortunately, neither can escape without Finlay's erstwhile ex-husband nor her mom. Now she has to dodge questions from Steven, a lot of Catholic guilt from her mom, the crooked retired cop, Charlie, loan sharks, and the Russian mob.

I've really enjoyed the Finaly Donovan series. It has just enough action to keep you interested, but not so much that my anxiety spikes. The romance is certainly there, but not the focus, and it's far less interesting than Finlay and Vero's friendship/partnership anyway. It's built an expansive and interesting world of interlinked characters and criminal worlds that feels original enough to keep the series moving forward.

However, I've really felt like the last two in the series had very slow starts. The first 50% of this book was slow going and felt somewhat repetitive, or perhaps stagnant. Regardless, the second half of the book moves fast, with storylines tying together and Finlay demonstrating some impressive strategic moves. I'm guessing there's more to come from the series (there's at least another short story covering Vero's origin story) because we definitely end the book on a very intriguing note!

Another hit for me!
I've been waiting for another Finlay book and this one hit the spot. This time Finlay is stuck in the car with her ex husband Steven, their kids and Vero as they are headed to Atlantic City to save someone from Vero's past. Gosh, I would never want to be in this car! Too many people who dislike each other! Too much chaos, and they have to focus- eye on the prize.
This book contains plenty of humorous moments, some dead bodies, some fun Steven/Finlay bickers and a lot of funny Vero/Finlay moments. Of course there is a bit of romance as well.
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot more than the last book. The mystery is definitely stronger as well. For this book to make sense and for you to appreciate the cast of characters in full, you must read this series in order. They are pretty quick reads and also enjoyable to listen to as an audiobook!

I believe there are at least 3-4 more books in the series spread out over the next couple years (1 per year!)
Can't wait to see what Vero and Finlay do next! They have such a beautiful friendship/ second family dynamic and make fun partners in crime.

Thank you so much netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review!

Finlay is BACK baby!! And it really feels like we're putting a wrap on the story arc from the last 3 books, but opening up new opportunities for sequels. We gotta save Javi, square away Vero's debt, and (as always) deal with some dead bodies. But of course... Steven and the kiddos are along for the ride this time! It felt cinematic but still made me giggle and swoon throughout. You've got antics, you've got romantic tension, and there's a real mystery! Did I know whodunnit? Obviously. But I felt like it was better than Book 3's mystery.

Give me Finlay 5 and Vero 1 pleeeeease!! (Like if there isn't a #5 after that ending, it would be literally criminal.)

*Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up right where book 3 left off with Finlay and Vero setting off on a "girls getaway" to Atlantic City in pursuit of their illegal hijinks... with Finlay's two small kids, mother, and ex-husband in tow. Their party is soon crashed by Finlay's newly minted beau and his police and FBI entourage, and everything gets that much stickier.

The pacing of this book was fantastic. The reveals, laughs, and plot twists were plentiful and wonderfully placed. I love the way Elle Cosimano blends humor and mom life into this accidental life of crime that Finlay has fallen into. It's escapist fiction at its finest. Is it entirely realistic? No. Do I care? Also, no, I'm too busy enjoying the ride! And from the mild cliffhanger ending, it looks like there may be more Finlay and Vero adventures to enjoy.

Huge thank you to St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for gifting me with an ARC to review! I loved it so, so much!

How many books will I read about a mystery writer and her ex-nanny turned total badass "not murderers"? As many as Elle Cosimano writes ...

If you are thinking of starting this series, just let go of reality and doubts about this actually happening in real life. It's a novel, and it's a little far fetched but super fun.

In book 4, Finlay and Vero are off to find a stolen car and rescue Javi, Vero's childhood friend. The only problem is, everyone else is along for the ride. When Finlay tells her ex she's taking the kids for a girl's trip with Vero in Atlantic City, he refuses to let her go alone. When Finlay's mother hears about a girl's trip, she insists on joining so Nick doesn't get the wrong idea about Stephen, her ex. So the whole gang head to Atlantic City on a getaway.

When they arrive, things go south quickly and Nick and Georgia and a few other cops post up across the hall from them to make sure they are safe after getting an anonymous tip that the mobster Feliks is back in town. Nick is still looking into Ike's disappearance, and knows something is up, but can't figure it out.

When some key players turn up dead, Finlay and Vero are on a race against the clock to find out who killed them before they get blamed for the murders. Chaos ensues.

My favorite book is still the 3rd one but I can't wait for book 5!! I need a synopsis of all the characters since there is such a gap between the books coming out, lol. I had to think about a few of the characters to remember who they were! I also want to know what Finlay's ex is up to!! Tell us already, haha.

Thanks to netgalley for an eARC to review.

I LOVE Finlay and her hot mess self. I live for the mystery and the crazy shenanigans she always seems to get herself into (and out of). This is one of my favorite series!

The thing about this series is that it’s written in such a way that you can see everything happening in your head. Everything from the setting, to the tiny, usually unnoticeable, nonverbal cues of the characters are so wonderfully placed and described that I feel like I’ve watched them rather than read them.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice was no different. Set in Atlantic City, rather than Finlay’s home in Northern Virginia like the previous books, you feel like you have a front row seat to the chaos at the casinos and Finlay and Vero’s race against time to save themselves and their friends. You are guaranteed to laugh, get secondhand embarrassment, and cheer for Finlay as she juggles motherhood, dating, and mob busting. The usual.

TLDR: You need some Finlay Donovan in your life. Thank you @ellecosimano for this lovable hot mess of a character, and thank you @stmartinspress @minotaur_books for this ARC.

This may be my favorite Finlay Donovan book yet! It had me laughing and turning the pages until the very end to see what would happen to my beloved characters of Vero, Finlay, Steve, Nick et al. I was worried they books would start feeling repetitive but I haven’t encountered that yet. I also really loved getting to know Finlay’s mom a bit more!

I absolutely adored the first two installments in the Finlay Donovan series. While the third foray into Finlay's world starts off slow and ponderous, the action soon heats up and our favorite slapstick female duo gets on with adventures creditably. I would not recommend starting with this book -- the tedium of the recap in the first several chapters after the manufactured suspense of chapter one would be confusing and does not showcase the relationships and wit that Cosimano does so well. By the end of the book, I had gotten over my disappointment with the beginning and was able to thoroughly enjoy the caper, even if (or perhaps because) the situations beggar belief. Vero and Finlay are true female friends, and Cosimano does not let them succumb to damsel in distress tropes, even though they see a lot of romance. Overall, this was a fun read and I'd happily sign up for more adventures with this cast of characters.

This series is reminding me so much of the Stephanie Plum series. Like that one, it started off great & funny, but quickly became stale. Vero & Finlay are off to Atlantic City, but this time the gang is going. Mom, sister, ex-husband, boyfriend, kids, & more. Some of the story had some funny moments, a lot more zany & chaotic scenes. Maybe too much for me? I liked it, but I definitely loved the first two better. I just hope it doesn’t fall into a formula that will quickly become repetitive.

Elle Cosimano writes an entertaining, fast-paced book again! I feel like this one was wrapped up nice and neat so I'm not sure what Finlay will encounter next, but whatever it is, I'll read it. Elle uses the same multidimensional characters that she did in her previous 3 books, and I love all of them. I think my favorites are Javi, Finlay and Nick. I love the female support in this book- whether it's best friends, sisters, or mom, I admire how the women all show up for each other. I highly recommend this one- but read the other 3 first to fully understand the plot!!

Oh how I love following Finlay and Vero’s disturbing adventures! Book #4 in the Finlay Donovan series takes them (along with both kids, her ex-husband, her mom, and a whole bunch of others) to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to handle some unfinished business from the last book. Like the others, I flew through this one. These books are always super easy to read, fast-paced and fun. The dark humor always has me alternating between cringing and laughing. And that ending!!! Always leaving me wanting more and feeling excited for the next one. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book before it’s released!

Finlay and Vero are back and this time it’s a family affair! Well they tried a girl’s trip to Atlantic City, but Finlay’s mom needs one too, ex-husband Steven, and the kids too. Once in town, Finlay and Vero waste no time looking for the Aston Martin and Javi, Vero’s childhood crush, and their antics puts them in a jam. Though it was an easy, quick read, the formula is getting a bit stale but that being said if there is a 5th installment I’d definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for a copy.

AMAZING! Another absolutely thrilling and laugh out loud Finlay Donovan book! I devoured this book in a little over 24 hours.

Thank you to Minotaur Book for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ah, we are onto book four of Finlay Donovan! What crazy antics can Finlay and Vero get into this time? Round four is absolutely a fun and crazy ride.

Once again our favorite accidental hit woman, Finlay, and her bestie Vero are in hot water. These two seem to always be getting stuck in wild shenanigans. This time though they are headed to Atlantic City. But the whole family is along for the ride. Can these two be able to negotiate with the loan shark, Marco, and save Javi who was kidnapped? Can they also track down the missing Aston Martin while side stepping the mob? They are up against some crazy odds to get everything fixed all while trying to not to let the family know why they are up to. But things get worse when they stumble about the dead body of Marco. Now they have even more of a hasty time line to get everything solved. Will Finally and Vero be able to handle it all?


What I loved:
- I just love this series in general. I was so excited to be able to get my hands on an ARC. These books always have me laughing and throughly enjoying every antic.
- Finlay and Vero's friendship is literally friendship goals. I just love those two so much
- The surprised and twists that I did not expect. But I loved seeing how those two try to problem solve it all
- This was such a fun book! I enjoyed it even more than the last one.

I am looking forward to more crazy antics from Finlay and Vero. I cannot wait for book 5! This one did not disappoint and it definitely has you craving more from the series. 4 stars out of 5. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Finlay and Vero are at it again! This time, many more characters are in for the ride. The Mother, the kids, the ex husband and a list of many more take a trip to Atlantic City. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a thrill ride with many laughs and a game of whodunnit. A must read for 2024!

Thank you Minotaur Books, Elle Cosimano and NetGalley for the ARC.

Finlay and Vero have a knack for always managing to get themselves into difficult situations. It is always comical watching how they manage to get themselves out and just how close they manage to come to the edge of being found out. This story is a sheer delight and love all the shenanigans and wit and banter.

Finlay outshines Stephanie plum in every way. Each book is unique and a romp through a laugh out loud situation. She has become my favorite heroine.

Finley Donovan is back! I have to say that after book #3 in the series I wasn't sure that I would continue to read this series but after receiving a galley copy I decided to give her another chance and I'm glad that I did. This version of Finley included all of the action and antics as well as the characters that we've grown to know and love since book #1.

This is the sort of action/mystery book that lends itself to a great travel read or when you are looking for a fun escape into a world of chaos, fun and suspense. For any of you who were put off by book #3 come back and give the 4th book in the series a go!