Okay Finlay Donovan - we see you! Hot cop boyfriend, civilian police training camp, fancy car, mob boss. The next installment of Finlay Donovan’s antics is fun, lighthearted and over the top read that I finished in a few hours.

Finlay Donovan owes a favor to the mob boss who has kept her name clear through all the murder and death of the last two books… and he is cashing in. Finlay better find the dirty cop who might be a contract killer themselves… and she needs to protect that hot cop boyfriend too!

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ebooks in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun starts where the previous book ended.
Finlay Donovan is a writer. She needs to work on her book to get paid, Feliks is still making demands and Vero has a loan shark after her. It doesn’t take long before there is a body.
This series is a lot of fun with cringe worthy moments. Sometimes, I wanted to yell, “No! Don’t do it!”

I received a complementary advanced reading copy of this selection in exchange for an honest review.

The Finlay Donovan books are always such a riot. This one was admittedly not my favorite. That said, as usual, I was highly amused by the capers and cahoots that Finlay and Vero found themselves in.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

Another installment of the Finlay Donovan series. I really enjoy these characters and this series. It keeps me engaged and reading, and even better, it doesn't feel too repetitive or like it's trying too hard.

3.5/5.0

My least favorite of the series so far. It seemed to drag a bit and the storyline wasn’t the best. But the ending hooked me back in and made me want to continue Finlay and Vero’s story

Finlay and Vero are back in the third boom of the series - “ Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun”.

After they managed to get involved with the Russian mob while trying to save Steven’s life, the ladies need to find the contract killer before the cops.
With help from Nick, they go to a citizen’s police academy.
Just like the other books, this is funny, with many twists and turns, but we finally have more romance. I am just like Finlay’s agent, I want more romance in the book.

Finlay and Nick are a good team and we get also a bit of Javi and Vero. They have a past and I want more information about it.

I liked this book more that the previous one and I am looking forward to Finlay and Vero’s next adventures.

I received an ARC from St. Martin's Press via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. This was another fun read. Some questions were answered, more questions were asked, and Finlay finally did the deed with Nick. I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a fast read. I honestly can't wait to read the next one.

This book was delightful. Finlay’s exploits are so fun. I felt like her decision making skills suffered in the last book, but this one redeemed her. She was smart, snappy, and stuck to her moral code.

I loved the police training aspect of this book. Vero and Finlay both excelling in something was entertaining, and although I enjoyed Steven’s character development in the previous book, I didn’t miss him in this one.

Can’t wait to see what Finlay does next! I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for making this possible.

I just keep loving and loving this series. When you think twists and turns can’t develop they continue to do so. I am so excited to continue reading the rest of this series. One thing I would like to see is a bit better flow of action not as slow to start

This was absolutely hilarious! I am starting to wonder how Finlay and Vero are going to get themselves out of this mess they’re in, but it’s super entertaining in the meantime! I love these books and have enjoyed them immensely. Ready to jump into the next!

The opening chapter was absolutely hilarious! This one had more humor in it (which was great) but the storyline wasn’t my favorite. Still willing to see where the story goes in book 4.

I am reading this to catch up after being offered an ARC of the latest installment, "Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave". Finlay and her pal Vero definitely stress me out with how they handle crazy situations, but they are growing on me and I am leaning into the fun. I will keep updating as I read through the series. #sponsored

The third installment in the Finlay Donovan series does not disappoint! It’s just as hilarious as the first two, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. I loved how it provided a nice refresher of the earlier books without feeling repetitive—perfect for diving back into Finlay’s chaotic world. The themes of friendship and romance were spot on, adding warmth and depth to the story. And the police academy setting? Such a fun and unique twist! This series just keeps delivering, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Another fantastic Fin and Vero adventure for the books! While this is my least favorite of the series, I still really enjoyed it. The story starts off with a bang, an absolutely hilarious scene that had me laughing so hard I was crying. Not many books accomplish that so again, bravo to Elle for always nailing such a great combo of comedy with my 2 favorite genres of suspense and romance!

In book 3, Finlay and Vero get roped into attending a Citizen’s Police Academy. As usual, Vero bites off more than she can chew and Fin makes more of a mess of things while trying to get back on track. I found the whole academy scene so entertaining; I really love stories with a camp-like setting so this one really delivered for me. It’s such a fun twist on what we’ve come to find as Fin and Vero’s unique talent of flying *just barely* under the radar. Nothing like unintentionally finding yourselves in a murder-for-hire situation while being under 24 hour surveillance at cop school 🤣 There are lots of unrealistic shenanigans, more cameos from our favorites Mrs. Haggerty and Cam, and best of all plenty of time with our favorite Thelma and Louise duo. I’m obsessed with this series; something about it always hits the spot and I hope we get a lot more!

Another exciting adventure with Finlay and Vero! Just when I think I have things figured out, I get thrown for a loop!

Cannot wait to continue on this journey in the next book!

Following up a slower book two this book is tied for my favorite with the first in the series. The action flows consistently with new characters introduced to keep things interesting. I would love to see this brought to the screen. The action and humor rival any sitcom I’ve watched. I can’t wait for the next one.

There is nothing like the mayhem and shenanigans that reigns whenever Finlay and Vero get caught up in whatever new adventure has them scrambling to set things right in their world. Their time at a citizen’s police academy is the perfect backdrop for their struggle to solve who the bad guy is this time around. The romance remains on the edges even though it’s definitely kicked up a notch, the humor is perfectly layered throughout, and the mystery is smartly developed.

I’m definitely recommending that you read the previous books in this series prior to this one. I didn’t feel it was necessary to read book 1, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, prior to book 2, Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead, but this one definitely pulls on details from them for this story.

Finlay and Vero are at it again! I so enjoy the antics these two get up to! It keeps me turning. The pages and looking for the next book!!! I do not think you would go wrong with a book in this series!

If you've read my review for the previous book in the Finlay Donovan series, then you will know I'm a fan of this humorous and fun series. I prefered Jumps the Gun over Knocks 'Em Dead, and I'm not sure that I can pinpoint why...although I can say it certainly didn't hurt that Finlay FINALLY got together with Nick! I still argue that this book series should be turned into a TV show! I am just about to start #3.5 in the series and can't wait to read Rolls the Dice and Digs Her Own Grave.

Elle Cosimano does it again with Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun! This third installment in the series brings back all the chaos, laughs, and high-stakes drama that fans of Finlay and Vero have come to adore. Once again, these two amateur sleuths find themselves in over their heads, and I couldn’t be happier to tag along for the ride.

This time, Finlay and Vero end up at a civilian police academy run by none other than Nick, the charming cop who’s also Finlay’s complicated love interest. Watching her try to navigate Nick’s sharp eye while keeping her involvement with the Russian mob under wraps is both tense and hilarious. Add to that Vero’s run-in with a loan shark, Finlay’s juggling act as a mom and novelist, and the ever-present shadow of Feliks’s demands, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery.

I especially loved how we finally get more of Vero’s backstory—it adds depth to her character and makes her bond with Finlay even more meaningful. And her interactions with Javi? Pure gold! The friendship between Finlay and Vero remains the heart of the series, and it’s as strong as ever here. Their antics, banter, and loyalty to each other keep me hooked.

While the mystery kept me guessing, it’s the humor and sheer absurdity of their situations that make this book shine. Whether it's dodging bullets or trying to keep their secrets from unravelling, Finlay and Vero are endlessly entertaining. By the end, I was already itching for the next book—this series just gets better and better!

If you haven’t started the Finlay Donovan series yet, what are you waiting for? Cozy mystery fans and lovers of chaotic humor will adore these books.