This is my favorite series and I'm sad I finished this book so quickly.  I love the characters, I love the 'fun' murder mystery. I would highly recommend starting with the first book and not jumping right into this one (and then binge read the rest of the series). 

I think that being a mom of young kids does help with the appeal of the series a bit, but there is enough plot to make it a good 'mystery'.

I think that the ending was great, it all came together in a way that made it feel like you could quit reading the series and feel fulfilled.. yet.. there's a little fun thrown in with the epilogue.

The fourth installment of Finlay Donovan might be the best yet!
I loved this book- the setting in Atlantic City was the perfect backdrop to (seemingly) wrap up all the storylines that have been brewing for the last 3 books.

It took me a little bit of time to get all of the characters straight in my mind- I had forgotten pieces of the earlier books & the character list just kept getting longer. However, It all came together and I loved the last 3rd of the book.

And the epilogue caught me completely off guard- I need the 5th book ASAP!

Finlay and Vero are back for another adventure, which involves a road trip to Atlantic City! The story picks up where the third book ended and brings the readers a chaotic Vegas-style vacation with a multiple of corpses, a stolen car, villains, surprise elopement, and an adorable doggo named Kevin Bacon. The shenanigans were high stakes, and the friendship between Finlay and Vero was still magnetic. Their witty banter and their support for each other is one of a kind. I was not too fond of the fact that there was not much romance building between Finlay and Nick, and I'm afraid that the secret Finlay has been holding will jeopardize her relationship with him. I like her with Nick, but this book did not expand on that as much as I would have liked. Their tension did add to the high stakes. The ending made me excited for the next potential book. We need answers and more Finlay and Vero adventures! Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a charismatic and laugh-out-loud story you should not miss!

Thank you to NetGallery and St. Martin Press for a copy of the book.

3.75 stars

Book 4 in the Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano starts right where book 3 left off! Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City under the guise of a girls trip, but we all really know they will be dealing with the mob and trying to rescue those they love. Finlay’s mother, ex-husband, kids, sister, hot cop beau Nick, and more, all tag along for the “fun.”

Following the same formula as the previous books we get lots of crazy shenanigans, a few laughs, some love, and an awesome book (I enjoyed this one more than the third book).

If you haven’t read these yet, what are you waiting for? Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the advanced ecopy of this installment for my honest review.

Another delightfully fun filled vacation with Finn and Vero~ and along the way there is trouble
around every corner. Had they not had to drag the entire family, from an ‘ex’ a Mom and then
toss in a dog and all of the people looking for things and deciding whom they need to kill,+
a new lover, we’ll, really this is just how things roll with Finn!
This book is my favorite of the series, and now I cannot wait for the next installment.
While this book is well written to allow it to be read as a standalone, I would recommend
catching up because there is background to keep up with and the books are just so
much fun.
I would suggest them to people who enjoy “Barbacoa, Bomba and Betrayal,” by Raquel V. Reyes
and her series.
My thanks to St Martins Press, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for providing this download
In exchange for my honest review. This book will be available 5 March 2024
(plenty of time to catch up !)

I couldn’t put this one down!! Another fun adventure with Finlay and Vero. Absolutely loved the addition of her mom in this one. The banter between Vero and the other characters always makes me laugh. There was enough of a reminder of the major plot points from the earlier books without feeling like a recap story. The new scenery in Atlantic City felt fresh. Overall, a really enjoyable read. (And Kevin Bacon really stole the show for me).

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay Donovan and her family and friends are back in this fourth book of the series. I think this will be the final book. I have enjoyed all these books but especially this one. Finlay and Vero plan a girls weekend in Atlantic City and , of course, trouble follows them there. Her mom, ex-husband and kids end up tagging along for this adventure. Finlay's adventures always include dead bodies, mafia men and money. Will she finally come clean? Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I really enjoyed this series.

Elle Cosimano does it again with Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.

A woman, her accountant/nanny/bestie, two small children, mom, and ex-husband walk into a Atlantic City Hotel/Casino... If this sounds like the perfect setup for an unputdownable, action-packed, hilarious romp, that's because it is! With competing mobsters, a cadre of cops and feds, kidnappers and kidnappees, a yappy dog, and a sexy boyfriend that won't let Finlay out of his sight, what started out as a girl's trip won't be a relaxing day at the spa. This over-the-top adventure packed a perfect punch.

Love love love me some Finlay Donovan. Sure, the hijinx are increasingly out of control and unbelievable (there’s always one or two that has me wanting to toss the book in frustration) but overall this series is just pure fun. I love the characters so much, especially Finlay and Vero. Honestly, Steven also kind of entertains me. We are definitely getting a fifth book and I just can’t wait. I will always recommend this series- it’s the perfect escape from reality, but also encapsulates motherhood in an incredibly honest and refreshing way.

This is probably my favorite book that I have received from netgalley in 2023. I was beyond excited to be accepted to review it. I am a huge Finlay Donovan fan after reading the first two books in the series. I am eagerly waiting the next Finlay book, but in the meantime I have also preordered this one. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book!

I absolutely love this series. Even though the storyline is a little far fetched-it is a quick read and funny. The characters are awesome and relatable.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the 4th book in Cosimano's Finlay Donovan Series. I wasn't sure how easy it would be to pick up the series starting at the 4th book, but it was easy AND lots of fun!
It could be read as a stand alone, but you'll want to go back and start from the beginning after becoming invested in these wacky characters. Finlay and her nanny Vero get in so much trouble it keeps the story moving quickly!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. My opinions are my own.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

Under the guise of needing a girls' weekend away from home, Finlay and Vero are heading to Vegas. Finlay's ex, Steve, insists on going, along with the kids. Oh, Finlay's mom is going, too! She doesn't want to miss the time away since she seems to be on the outs with Finlay's dad.

Trouble is that Finlay and Vero are in their usual very deep and dangerous trouble so they will have to attempt their illegal and extremely unsafe deeds without ex hubby and mom knowing what is going on. At least they will now have two babysitters so that the kids will be safe and sound in their rooms, right?! But does anything ever go right for Finlay and Vero? I give you one guess!

Most of the rest of the cast of this series show up soon, no need for a truly logical excuse because this in Finlay's world, where the most outrageous things happen night and day. Non stop action and lying make up the entire story, with a little bit of romantic action to add flavor to a couple of love lives. Know that there will be more non stop craziness in the next installment of Finlay's life going off the charts wrong. Finlay and Vero are giving Lucy and Ethel a run for their money, for sure!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.

Some random thoughts first:

1 The children need to go outside and get some fresh air sometimes. Too much television can't be good for them.

2 We need to figure out what Steven is hiding. And he most definitely is hiding something.

3 Why is Finlay so even-tempered with Steven after all his garbage? Yes, she is annoyed with him but why hasn't she tried to get some sort of payback on him yet? Even something small just for amusement?

4 The heat was only about 🌶🌶 but still very adorable. I'm loving Nick and not missing the young lawyer-to-be.

5 Nice to see most of the old plots being wrapped up. I'm ready for new, fresh drama to ensue.

I was super excited to get an advance view of the latest Finlay Donovan book (#4). This is quite possibly my favourite after the first book, but it still packed a 4 star punch for me. They have all been 4 star reads for me and what I think would push it to a five is to have less zaniness in the plot but more actual humour involved in the dialogues. Everything is amusing but not much is actually laugh out loud funny. But still, it's nice to sometimes read some popcorn fiction because it's simple easy fun.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is not my go-to genre so it says a lot that I have inhaled every single one of the books in this series. I can't get enough of these characters - no matter how much trouble they seem to find themselves in!

We jump right back into the story with Finlay and Vero headed to Atlantic City to tie up all their loose ends from the last novel: we've got a missing person, a missing car, a mob boss on the loose... AND MORE. I really didn't know how Elle Cosimano was going to resolve everything, but once again she's managed to do it in her unique, fun and twisty way.

My only con is that this book just seemed to fly by too quickly and was over before I knew it 😩

FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE • Elle Cosimano • Pub Date: March 5, 2024

Finlay and Vero are back at it again, round 4! Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. If you have not started this series yet, do yourself a favor and go pick up Book 1 — Finlay Donovan is Killing It.

Abridged Goodreads Synopsis: Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime Vero plan a trip to Atlantic City to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero’s childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen car. 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. Then four members of the police department unexpectedly show up in town, including hot cop Nick, who is a little too eager to keep Finlay close to his side given the events of Book 3. If Finlay can juggle a jealous ex-husband, two precocious kids, her mother’s marital issues, a decomposing loan shark, and find Vero’s missing boyfriend, she might get out of Atlantic City in one piece. But will she fold under the pressure and come clean about the things she’s done, or be forced to double down?

Sometimes the longer a series goes on, the more likely it is that the quality of the books may decrease. I am thrilled to report that this was not the case. Book four was GREAT. While the first book in any series holds a special place in my heart, this book has officially become my favorite of the series. The journey is fast, furious, and fun. The ending brings a satisfying conclusion to many of the overarching plot points of this series. And most importantly? We leave off on a cliffhanger that teases an entirely new, delicious plot that will hopefully be picked up in Book 5.

TL;DR: Fans of Finlay will love where Book 4 takes the series.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth installment in the adventures of Finlay and her bff/nanny Vero. While I absolutely loved the first book in the series, the second and third both fell a little flat for me, but I was pleasantly surprised by this newest addition. There were moments where I genuinely laughed out loud, and I loved that Finlay was finally able to put her foot down and stand up to ex-husband Steven. While the antics in this book were just as over the top and unbelievable as in the previous books, I did enjoy the read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice in exchange for my honest review.

Breezy and fun as always… I have enjoyed this series, but the implausibility has gotten to be too much and I’m getting bored. Despite laughing out loud a couple of times I think I might have just read my last addition to the series. By no means is it bad, it's just not enjoyable enough for me.


*As of early February 2023 casinos in Atlantic City don't allow guests to have firearms. Considering that this title publishes in March 2024, I'm hoping that maybe this is edited.



Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the DRC

Ready for the next installment in the Finlay Donovan series? It doesn’t disappoint! These characters remain so fun to read, there are many moments that made me laugh. The second half of the book really brought it all together and that last page is sure to keep me on my toes for the next book!

Fans of the series; pick this one up!
If you haven’t read these books yet; get started! You can read the first three before March comes around.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC

I have loved all the Finlay Donovan books but this one might be my favorite! I love that Finlay is a single mom and a complete badass. I love that Vero is snarky and sarcastic. I love the addition of Finlay’s mom and her contribution to this story. This book was laugh out loud funny with a fantastic plot and storyline. I can’t wait for this series to continue!!