Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read Veros story. This is such an important backstory to why Vero is how she is and why she is willing to do what she does with Finlay.

Elle knows how to please her fanbase. They cried for Vero's story & she delivered. How sweet is that?? 💜

I enjoyed the story, despite its shortness (a novella). I wanted more, especially more scenes with Javi. 🔥

I'm extremely eager for the next Finlay Donovan book. I'm actually hoping for a dual POV & I typically don't like those!

ADORABLE. Hilarious little short story that added a decent amount of context to the full-length novels. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's for allowing me to give this a try--you guys put out some really quality material.

Thank you Minotaur Books, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the digital arc.

This is a fun short addition to the Finlay Donovan universe and gives readers a glimpse of Vero’s background. Definitely could have been longer to share more of Vero’s story, but it’s cute read for anyone who has read other books in the series.

This is a quick read for Vero fans, it answers how she came to be Finlay's Nanny and a bit. more about her and Javi's past.

It is fast paced and has the same fast packed action that the other books in the Finaly Donovan series have. It does lack a bit as part of Vero's charm is how well matched she and Finaly are as a team.

It was great to learn how they met, connected as it gives more background to the previous Finlay Donovan books.

Really wanted to love this book as this is one of my favourite series but it fell short. I think the main problem I had with this book was that it needed to be longer. Vero is one of my favourite characters and I don't think we fully got her story in this short novel. Hence the low rating. I love the writing and the author just feel like Vero deserved a better book!

I absolutely adored Finlay and was so thrilled when Minotaur and NetGalley gave me access to read this book. It’s been on my list forever.

I enjoyed this book. It was entertaining and interesting and I am excited to read the rest of the series!

Fans of Finlay Donovan wanted a Vero story. And Elle Cosimano gave it to us with a short story- Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank. This is a Vero backstory and begins with her running away from her sorority and ending up in a bank trying to catch a thief. There’s a Finlay Donovan Easter egg and the beginning of their friendship. This is a great way to use those Amazon digital credits.
There is also a preview of the new book coming out in March.

We need more Vero!

Elle Cosimano is one of my favorite authors and this series is one of my favorites too! I loved seeing this slice of Vero’s life. Short stories are kind of hard for me, but since this was a little novella in between other stories I really enjoyed it. I can always count on Elle Cosimano to bring the laughs and the drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for an ARC of this book!

Synopsis: 'Veronica Ruiz is on the run for the first time in her life—though certainly not the last. After being falsely accused of stealing money from her college sorority, she packs up and heads to her cousin Ramón's apartment, planning to change her name and rebuild start over away from backstabbing girls and university drama (and far, far away from her arrest warrant in Maryland).

At the local bank on the first morning of her new life, it occurs to Vero that she'd be a better bank teller than most of the current employees: she may not have much money, but what little she does have, she knows how to manage. Unfortunately, the only available position is a cleaning job and so, desperate for a fresh start, she takes the bank manager’s offer.

But nothing in Vero's world has ever been simple, so of course shortly after she begins work, she overhears a conversation between her new boss and a security guard: someone who works there has been stealing. Seeing a window of opportunity, Vero sets out to find the identity of the thief, present the evidence, and then push for the perfect job. All of which would be easier if her irresistibly infuriating childhood crush Javi wasn’t living in the same damn town.'

Rating: 3/5 stars

Review: Although I loved reading more about Vero and Javi I just wanted more! Javi is one of my favorite characters and I wish he had more involvement in the books. However, for a novella I did enjoy it and loved learning more about Vero's back story. I think it ties in very well with the other books in the series.

This was a fun short story that shares more on Vero's background and story before she became a part of Finlay's life. She's such a fun character and I loved that this story was focused around her.

Review coming soon!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Opinions are mine.

A super fun short story set in the Finlay Donovan universe. The story follows Finlay's babysitter, Vero, before they meet. Vero has recently been kicked out of college and is now working at a bank as a cleaner. She learns that money is regularly being stolen from the bank and her manager and the security guard are trying to pinpoint the culprit. Vero, who takes it upon herself to look into the crime. I really enjoyed the humor and Vero's perspective. She is so fun and snarky! However, having personal knowledge of banking, the plot line irked me. There are specific protocols and rules that bank employees must follow to make it easier to detect any impropriety. In that way, the crime wasn't plausible. Overall, it was a good story.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ebook. All thoughts are my own.

Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano
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A fun, quick read — a little sneak peek into Vero’s past without giving away too much. Loved it!

Loved getting Vero's side of things! Her voice is so captivating and fun. Short, sweet, and funny :)

It was really fun to get some back story on everyone's favorite sidekick! This was a good short installment and I'd love to see it flushed out even more. I hope a Nick backstory comes at some point as well.

I loved getting to see more about vero and what her life was like before finlay. This short story could be read as a prequel to the finlay donovan series if people want a taste of how amazing elle cosimano is as a writer. We still get sluthing, witty banter and oooh the tension with javi! For fans of finlay and vero you won’t want to miss this one!