This was a fun, fast-paced addition to the series. If you’ve enjoyed the books so far, you will also love the return of our bumbling duo, Finlay and Vero, in this newest story.

This was my first Finlay Donovan book even though it’s the 5th in the series. I received an ALC and ARC from NetGalley so I listened to and read the book together.

The audiobook was really good! The narrator did a great job!

I loved the Donovan family right away!! Finlay at the school with her daughter who stood up to a bully and did some serious damage! The whole thing was hilarious! Humor was sprinkled throughout the book. But there was a murder and a body found in a neighbors yard. Finlay and Vero, her nanny and sleuthing partner, are on the case! Such a fun and engaging read!

I am definitely going to read the previous books!

I absolutely adore this series. I never saw myself as a reader who would be interested in a multi mystery book series, but the Finaly Donovan series has me hooked. The laughs, the suspense, action, romance, friendships, and mystery all work in such a fun way. I love this series and I can't wait to see where it goes.

This was another great book in the Finlay Donovan series. It's such a fun series to read. I love the friendship between Finlay and her nanny Vero - they always manage to get into trouble in such a hilarious way. The kids are a riot too - not the most well-behaved kids, so they continue to make me happy I don't have kids.

In this book, Finlay's neighbor Mrs. Donovan is suspected of murder when a body is found buried in her backyard. Mrs. Donovan is a nosy busy body and insists on staying with Finlay. Then when Finlay's ex-husband is arrested for the murder, Finlay is determined to find out what really happened... so she starts digging. Which always gets her in a heap of trouble.

The antics of this group are always on the cusp of unbelievability but are still fun to read. An entertaining, hilarious book which ends leaving the door open for another book in the series.

Another fantastic Finlay installment! No spoilers, but I am SO EXCITED to finally dig into Vero's past. Cannot wait to get my hands on the next in the series.

Such a fun, page-turning read. Love seeing old characters pop up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!

I love these crazy books. If you want to be taken away from reality for a little fun then I highly recommend this series. Finlay and Vero are not your average Mom and Nanny. Well, at least I hope they aren't.
This book I would say is my second favorite in this series. The first book is hard to beat. I liked that this book has many of the loose ends tied up and Nick and Finlay seem to be on a good road together by the end of the book. I see that the ending has a little opening for the next book in the series and I look forward to how they solve this up-and-coming problem.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC

Finlay and partner in crime Vero are back at it, investigating a murder. The body was found in the neighborhoods no it all, Ms. Haggerty’s back yard. When that keeps Ms. Haggerty’s house and yard as a a crime scene and guess where Ms. Haggerty is staying, yep Finlay’s house. While Finlay and Vero are investigating Ms. Haggerty is laying down the law at the Donovan house, keeping clothes on the little one and teaching the older who is suspended from school, oh and playing video games.
I can not get enough Finlay Donovan, she is so funny and how does one keep having to do the police’s work for them so no one else gets hurt. There is always the huge suspense as in the other books and of course would there be a book without the action the two sleuths find themselves wrapped up in. The only bad part of these books is now we have to wait a while for the next one.

This was such a fun one! So many laughs and I didn't expect the twists! A great murder mystery for sure!

This book (and all of the Finlay Donovan novels) is a damn delight. There are scenes that are laugh out loud funny and so relatable as a mom with small kids. It complements the previous books in the series and is an easy read with a smaller cast of characters. Many thanks to Minotaur and to NetGalley for this ARC for review.

I just love this series. This story picks up a week after "Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" and follows Finlay and Vero as they try to solve the muder of a body that was found in the garden of Finlay's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty - who coincidentaly has temporarily moved in with them.

This book has everything I love about Elle Cosimano's books: complex, witty female characters; healthy female friendships; hilarious hijinx; nuanced, heavy subject matter that is handled with care; a lovable crew of side characters; a hot cop who will do anything for our girl, Finlay.

I ate this up.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ARC!

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
This is a great addition to the Finlay series. I may be biased because there is a quirky book club involved, and I really enjoyed it!
Mrs. Haggerty, the neighborhood gate keeper, is at the center of this debacle. A dead body is found buried in her yard. She is the first suspect and when she is cleared, the only place to go is to room with Finlay and Vero. Of course Stephen, Finalay's ex, shows up in the suspect list because of his past.
There is a load of humor in this one! A buried body, a quirky book club with questionable activities, and an ongoing love interest with Nick, will have you glued to this volume!
I will admit I laughed out loud a few times. I love how Elle Cosimano tied the previous volumes into this one and pulled things together.
You'll have to read this one!
This was just good writing, the characters are likeable and entertaining. The story makes you laugh and feel like you are with the characters. The author invites you in from the first page and just carries you through with Finlay and Vero on another hysterical adventure.
It was a pleasure to review an ARC from NetGalley. The whole series is just wonderful. It's not serious, it's entertaining and that's the best part of enjoying a story! 5/5⭐

I was happy I got an ARC of the latest book in the Finlay Donovan series. I enjoy this series because it's fun and quirky and you just never know what kind of mess Finlay and Vero are going to get into. That being said this wasn't my favorite in the series, it seemed to have less action and near misses than the previous four, however, I still really enjoyed it! The way this book played out though I wonder if Elle Cosimano is done with Finlay and moving onto Vero as the main character in a (hopefully) new series.

In this fifth installment of Finlay Donovan’s very twisty, and at times unbelievable, story, I wasn’t sure Cosimano would be able to keep the plot fresh and readers invested. Yet somehow she made it work! We are picking up the story 5 months after the events of the first book. The cliffhanger at the end leaves it open for more books, which honestly feels like a little much at this point. I’m invested at this point, so I’m sure I’ll read the next one to see what kind of shenanigans Finlay and Vero get themselves into!

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

I love the Finlay Donovan series, and I always recommend this one for people who prefer humorous mysteries and wild characters. I found it to be a great read alike for Stephanie Plum fans - different characters, but similar vibes. This might also be for cozy mystery fans who want a little more bite, but the satisfaction of knowing that the protagonist is going to survive helps readers feel comfortable - this series becomes a best friend quickly.
Consistently good plot, fun characters- it may get a little zany, but it is a super popcorn mystery series- very entertaining and never lets the reader down.

Elle Cosimano does it again! I absolutely love this series, and this latest installment had me laughing from start to finish. Just when I thought Finlay and Vero couldn’t possibly get into more trouble, they find themselves right in the middle of chaos once again.

Vero’s jabs at Steven had me laughing out loud as always, but the addition of Mrs. Haggerty brings even more dimension, mystery, and hilarious moments to the story. I adore Finlay and Vero’s friendship—it’s grown so much over the series, and at this point, they truly feel like sisters.

I was also thrilled to see the romance between Nick and Finlay bloom even more in this book—because let’s be real, who doesn’t love a man in uniform? Their dynamic added just the right amount of swoon-worthy moments amidst all the chaos.

If you haven’t read the Finlay Donovan series yet, I highly recommend diving in. You won’t regret it!

This book is just pure fun! I have loved the books in the series and the antics continue in this one! This story just had me laughing at the challenges/obstacles Vero and Finlay faced. The neighbor Mrs. Haggerty brings her own drama and situations to this book! Overall I am so glad that I read it! This is book 5 in the series and I will continue reading the books as long as the author keeps writing them!

For awhile it felt like Finlay and company were doing too much--.police academy, Atlantic City, running all over the place. Here they're back in Finlay's house and neighborhood-- with a murder across the street-- and back in their element. For me, Finlay's story is so intriguing because she's a working single suburban mom, so this return brings back the magic. If you, like me, felt the books were losing some steam, don't worry: she's back!

Thanks to NetGalley and Edelweiss for the earc, and NetGalley and Macmillian audio for the ALC.

Finlay Donovan is back!!! I know I have said this about every Finlay book, but this book must be the best book in the series...LOL. Of course I loved the hijinks that Finlay and Vero get in and I loved the supporting characters including Finlay's ex, her hot cop boyfriend Nick, her adorable and precocious children, and her cranky neighbor, Mrs. H. As always, Angela Dawe does a fantastic job with the narration and the different voices she gives to the characters.
I hope Elle Cosimano hurries up and writes the next Finlay book soon. I can't wait!!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for allowing me to read this book early.This is book #5 in the Finlay Donovan series.While the book was an absolute blast to read, the pacing felt a bit slower in certain parts. However, the character development and the mystery more than made up for it.