I originally borrowed the Finlay Donovan series from the library, but I loved it so much that I just had to get my own copies—thanks to NetGalley for making that possible! Finlay's adventures are such a perfect mix of humor, suspense, and charm, and I can't get enough of her. We absolutely adore Finlay and her chaotic, crime-solving life!

I’m so glad I started the Finlay Donovan series, and Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is yet another reason to love it! This book has everything I look for in a great series: a compelling mystery, amazing friendships, and even a hint of romance.

What really makes these books stand out, though, is the relationship between Finlay and Vero. Their dynamic has always been the heart of the series, and I love that Cosimano keeps it front and center. Their banter, loyalty, and chaos make every page a joy to read.

On top of that, Cosimano is a master of twists! Just when I think I know what’s coming, she surprises me. I can’t wait to see where she takes these characters in book 4—this series just keeps getting better!

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for sending me the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the third book in the long-running cozy mystery series by Elle Cosimano.

This series is so fun! I'm continuing to listen to the audiobook (I borrowed from my local library) and follow along in my eARC. Blended reads are really my vibe right now.

In this installment, Finlay is doing some research for her next book and she and Vero enroll in a citizen's police academy. Not only will she learn about forensics and receive firearm training, they think they might be able to sniff out who tried to kill Fin's ex-husband. She might be able to get a little hands-on research from a tempting detective as well.

I love the zaniness that embodies this series as much as I love the Stephanie Plum series. You could probably read this as a standalone, but I'd highly recommend reading the series in order because it provides nice context.

This book ends with a great hook to lead us into book four of the series, but I'm going to read the prequel novella next.

There’s nothing I don’t love about this series - it reminds me a bit like an updated Stephanie Plum series. I love how relatable the characters are - especially Finlay. She’s not perfect — in fact, more often than not she’s struggling through something with her ex, her kids or her conscience - but going through her tribulations with her makes us root for her more. I’ve enjoyed each entry in this series and can’t wait for more.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for allowing me to read this book.
Looking forward to continue the story line into book 3. Easily feeling attached to the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book as part of promo for the release of Finlay Donovan Digs Her own grave. This is such a fun and fresh series and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is Elle Cosimano's masterpiece. This is the epic third book of the Finlay Donovan series. I absolutely love these books and could not wait to get my hands on a copy of the third book! Finlay and Vero are back at their crazy antics! They manage to get themselves in quite the jam while looking to identify Easy Clean, the hit man! If you need a hilarious, laugh out loud over the top book that will keep you up late at night since you will not be able to put it down, this is the book for you. Her motley crew of characters are just perfect. Elle Cosimano is the new Sue Grafton ( I read every book A to Y) of the times. I hope we will continue to see Finlay and Vero for many many books in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley for the digital copy to re-read in preparation for the next installment.

It’s hard to write a review when you are deep into a series since I don’t do spoilers. I’ll do my best! I buddy read this with Destiny and we both really enjoyed this one.

Finlay is such a fun and wild ride and Cosimano did a great job with this one. This time we are getting deeper into the mob clutches but there are more dangerous people involved. Finlay and Vero end up at a police retreat with the hope that they find a killer. It was wildly fun and not at all stressful. I don’t really enjoy it when a book is just pure stress for the characters. It’s one of the things I really enjoy about this series. Destiny and I both went back and forth on who we thought could be “the” person. Funnily enough, we were completely wrong on all our guesses! haha.

We get to see a little more about Vero’s past and her love life. I think we will see even more of that in the next book. Finlay and Nick are also juggling their feelings. Nick is just so good and so dreamy. I’m really enjoying the scenes we get with these two. Of course, Vero and her one-liners make them all the more fun. I think in the next book we will get even more of her and her love life. I’m so excited about it!

I’ve seen many people talk about how this isn’t “believable” and “far-fetched” in reviews. I don’t understand that how you didn’t notice that in book 1. I think that’s partly what makes this series so fun. It’s not meant to take serious but purely for fun!

Anyways, I’m just here to say that you should absolutely give this series a go. I’ve had such a blast with it and highly recommend it if you want something fun and entertaining to read! The only downside is that now I have to wait so long for the next installment.

Thanks to Minotaur Books and Netgalley for an e-arc!

Another fantastic book in this series. I really enjoyed the change of scenery and the addition of new characters! I am so happy to see the development of Finlay and Nick’s relationship, and I am also enjoying learning more about Vero and the people in her life! I can always count on this series to make me laugh and keep me entertained constantly. Each chapter continues to make me want to keep reading, and that’s a sign of a good series!!! The plot twist at the end … I definitely did not see that coming! Jumping straight into the next one, I have to see what kind of shenanigans Finlay & Vero get into next!!

The Finlay Donovan Series is just SO fun.

I love the characters, the antics, the dialogue.
I can't wait for the next installment to see what kind of trouble they get into next.
And how they get out of it!

This series is the best! I am always smiling at Finlay and Vero and the all sorts of trouble they get into. This time it involves a mob and many close calls. It’s a really fun book! The series continues to make me laugh and want more

Finlay, Vero, Nick, Georgia, and a police academy??? I started this book by laughing out loud and ended up gasping in surprise! I loved it. It might be my favorite one so far. But that freaking ex husband is the worst, and the bad guys are getting a little braver and that is so exciting!

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the digital copy of this book. I was lucky enough to get the whole back catalog of Finlay Donovan books and the forthcoming novel to read.

This time around, Finlay is saved by the Russian mob and now she owes them. Crazy, funny, exciting adventure ensues! I am really enjoying this series.

These books just keep getting better. I laughed so much. I love the characters and the stories. Thank you for the opportunity to read this!

This very quickly has become one of my favorite series! It’s hilarious and the situations these two find themselves in is highly entertaining!

3.5 stars

Another great addition to the series, lots more lol’s and we learn some history on some of our characters as it comes back to bite.
Though I dont love romance so much, the romance here is just lighthearted enough to not gag me.

So far I’m really enjoying this series. I hope it doesn’t get overdone too quickly.

3.5 rounded up for now. Was cute, little slow and I kind of lost interest little bit into it and didn't know what the actual mystery was they were trying to solve. But i read and listened over just a couple of says so rounded up rather than down.

The setting for this third book in the series is so original! Finlay and Vero are hiding out from the mob at the Citizen's Police Academy, with Detective Nick running the show. We see Finlay's relationship with Detective Nick deepen as they enjoy some forced proximity. In this book, we continue a plot from the last book, in trying to figure out who Easy Clean is. Finlay and Vero have their suspicions that Easy Clean might be closer than is comfortable. Like the books before it, this book ends with a hint of what we can expect in the next!

The book is easy to read and follow but keeps your attention. I have listened to this is audiobook format and really loved the narrator, the slight voice changes for characters, and the pacing.

**Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun** by Elle Cosimano is the first book I’ve read in this series, and I’m already hooked! It’s a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mix of crime, chaos, and comedy as Finlay—mystery writer, overwhelmed mom, and accidental hit-woman—finds herself tangled in mob trouble, police academy training, and some undeniable sparks with Detective Nick.

The characters are lovable, the banter is sharp, and Vero, Finlay’s ride-or-die sidekick, steals every scene she’s in. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see how Finlay would juggle all the madness around her (spoiler: hilariously).

This was my first taste of Elle Cosimano’s writing, and now I can’t wait to dive into the rest of the series. If you love funny, twisty mysteries with a side of heart and hijinks, *Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun* is a must-read!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and publisher for the 48 hour access to the series!

Elle Cosimano does it again! *Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun* is another knockout installment in this delightfully zany and addictive series. Finlay and Vero are back, and this time the stakes are higher, the humor is sharper, and the shenanigans are even wilder.

This book had me laughing out loud and on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The plot takes a hilariously unexpected turn when Finlay finds herself at a law enforcement training camp while trying to solve a murder mystery and dodge a contract killer. Only Finlay could mix up crime-solving with hot cops and a surprising amount of sexual tension—and make it work!

What I love most about this series is how Cosimano keeps Finlay relatable despite the over-the-top situations. She’s still navigating single motherhood, dealing with her messy love life, and trying to keep her writing career afloat—all while stumbling her way through murder investigations like a total amateur. The chemistry between Finlay and Nick is sizzling, but it’s the friendship between Finlay and Vero that really steals the show. Their dynamic is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming.

If you love fast-paced mysteries with humor, charm, and just the right amount of chaos, this book (and the entire series) is a must-read. I’m counting down the days until the next Finlay Donovan adventure!