This is not a standalone read, but a really fun Finlay Donovan universe novella. If you love the Finlay books, this book is for your. Vero takes charge as usual. She's brilliant, flirty, cunning and empathic. The Finlay meet was the best

I enjoyed this. It was nice to get a peck into Veronica's back story.
But this was no where close to the other books whi b I have loved so far.

I love the Finlay Donovan series, so this quick little book that gives Vero's back story was so fun!

"Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank" is an amusing short story highlighting Vero's accounting and snooping skills, as well as explaining how she becomes the nanny for Finlay's kids. The story involves a short period of employment at a bank, and Vero's coworkers make for a colorful cast of characters.

A captivating short story of Vero Ruiz who finds herself in a pickle and needs to solve a crime in order to regain her place in society. I enjoyed the fast paced movement of this story.

I have been thoroughly enjoying author Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series, so I jumped at the chance to read a novella about Finlay’s sidekick, Vero Ruiz. Here was my opportunity to learn all about the feisty firecracker who brings so much sass to the series!

Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is a cute novella, but it doesn’t have the same sizzle as the other books in the series. One of the best parts of the series is the banter between Finlay and Vero, and that is precisely what is missing from Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank. While the history of Vero and Javi’s romance is great, and Vero’s backstory is interesting, Vero’s story is lacking the fun, fiery banter that makes the series so much fun.

An interesting read that provides good insight into the Vero character.

Short, easy read. I have enjoyed the Finley Donovan series and this was a cute “filler” book. Vero has always been an interesting character and I enjoyed to short story from her POV. I actually think it could’ve been slightly longer and dug more into the accounting issue and her past with Javi, but I enjoyed it anyway.

This was such a great short story that has added so much depth to Vero's character! I love that this book is the prequel to Finlay Donovan is Killing It and ties in nicely to the whole series! I really wish this book had been longer since I loved how Vero put on her detective hat long before she ever met Finlay in order to get what she wants. This is a must read for everyone who has read the other books in the Finlay Donovan series!

As a big fan of the Finlay Donovan series, I was excited to finally get a glimpse into Vero’s backstory. This short installment offered some fun insights into how she ended up where she is and how she crossed paths with Finlay. It was great to see her navigate her new life, take on a mystery at her job, and deal with her childhood crush, Javi.

The story was enjoyable and easy to follow, with a few moments that made me smile. I loved learning more about Vero’s resourcefulness and the challenges she faced before joining forces with Finlay. However, I couldn’t help but feel that something was missing. The signature humor and chemistry that come from Vero and Finlay’s dynamic wasn’t there, and it left a noticeable gap.

While it was fun to get a deeper look into Vero’s world, the story felt a bit rushed and lacked the depth and wow factor of the main books. I wish it had been longer so we could dive further into her backstory and motivations.

Overall, this is a cute, quick read for fans of the series, but it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the full-length novels.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Ah, this is fun! Getting a look into Vero's life prior to Finlay was great! This book is just as fun and engaging and the Donovan series itself! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this read!

Love this thriller! The story about a woman who is falsely accused by a group of mean girls and has to prove herself innocent while serving her own vengeance. I was definitely hooked from start to finish on this one. Such a great book!

Vero and Javi are two of my favorite Finlay characters. I loved getting a bit more backstory on these two. This short story just made me love them even more!

Adored this glimpse into Vero’s life before Finlay and also meeting Finlay and the kids. This was a quick and funny read with all of Elle Cosimano signature charm.

I love, love, love the Finlay Donovan series. It's relatable, comical, thrilling and a LOT of fun. I'm very excited to re-read these in anticipation of Finlay Donovan Digs Her Grave. Publishing March 4, 2025!

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for re-opening the series, including the new upcoming book, for download!

This is an entertaining novella, giving us a glimpse of the other part of the Findlay duo!

If you have enjoyed the Findlay Donovan series, this will fill in some information on why things happened the way they do in those stories.
If you haven't yet enjoyed those, pick up this one, and then Findlay Donovan is killing it, and enjoy.

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley, and voluntarily leave my review.

I loved this novella so much. It gave us the back story of Finlays partner in crime Verno. We see her meet finlay for the first time. As well as what happened with her and the sorority. I just love this book series so much.

I am so glad to learn more about Vero and how she met Finlay before jumping into the next Finlay book in the series. Vero has long been one of my favorite parts of the Finlay series. Her dynamic with Finlay is fantastic. And we have had little gleams of her backstory. This novella stood on its own wonderfully. But more than that, it helped set up the next books in the series even better.

So so so fun to get a different perspective! I love this series and hope they give us books in everyone’s perspective! Such a fun series and I hope it will continue! If you loved Good Girls, you’ll love these books!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Vero gets a backstory!
Loved this short story/novella in which we travel back in time to learn more about Vero and her ways including her relationship with her cousin and her cousin's best friend...we love a little romance with our mysteries!
It is no wonder Vero is the best side-kick and partner in crime to Finlay after we see she has been scrappy, scheming all along!

This was such a cute read!
I loved following along on the journey, trying to figure out who the culprit was!
I did laugh a few times 😅

I’ve never read any of the Finlay Donovan series, but this may just change that.