There’s going to MORE?! LFGO! I definitely thought this was a trilogy so what a pleasant surprise to read that cliffhanger at the end!!! Definitely one of my favorite series to read and recommend. A ton of fun and so unexpected!

I received an advance review copy for free from the publisher via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Favors from the mob? Being in a debt to the mob? Best friend relationships? Hot cops? This series just keeps me guessing. Vero and Finlay can’t seem to stay out of trouble and I just can’t seem to stop reading! Love this series.

Book #3 does not disappoint!
Hot cop Nick has been tasked with starting up a citizen's police academy. While Finlay deals with another looming book deadline, the last thing she want is to go. However, Feliks the mob boss has enough riding over them to convince Finlay and Vero to get involved. As they work through firearm training and forensic classes, Finlay and Vero use their time in police academy to sleuth out the real contract killer to free themselves from the mob's clutches―all the while dodging spies, confronting Vero's past, and juggling the daily trials of parenthood.

The mob. The Russian mob. Just when you think Finlay and Vero can’t get up to anything more insane, here we are! I loved the mafia presence in this one and I will never ever tire of these characters!

THERE BETTER BE A FOURTH

This one kind of draws out the continuous story of Finlay and ends on such a cliff hanger that makes you begging for more!

I’m not sorry to say that this was a 5 star read for me, I’ve seen mixed reviews but I LOVE Finlay. The amount of shenanigans is just perfect, I’m constantly laughing at what ridiculous situations Finn and Vero get themselves into. I thought the police academy plot was so silly and it made me think of the old 80s movie 🤣

I’m rooting for Finn and Nick, they had a really sweet moment in the closet. And I need Vero to get back with Javi, there’s so much history there 👀 and the banter 👌🏼

So looking forward to the next book, whenever it will drop 🙌🏼 there’s a few loose ends - Zhirov’s escape, whatever the heck is going on with Stephen? And the mysterious kidnapping that will take Finn and Vero to Atlantic City. Bring. It. On.

I loved everything about this book! It may be a 3rd book in a series, but the exciting and hilarious plot keeps it feeling fresh.

This book was a disappointment given how great the first 2 were. When the mystery was revealed it was so unexpected and not in a good way. I mean no one suspected the guy because he was a side character that added nothing to the story. All in all I still enjoyed the read.

Another fun adventure with Finlay and Vero. This one primarily takes place at a citizen's police academy. It was a fun way to trap all of the usual characters at one location, even nosey neighbor Mrs. Haggerty. I got lost a bit in the middle, but it all came together in the end. If you have ever enjoyed a Stephanie Plum novel, you need to read the Finlay Donovan series. So many good laughs.

Finlay and Vero - citizen police? HA perfect fit for them. This was my favorite so far. I love the Feliks angle. Finlay didn’t annoy me nearly as much as the other books and Vero is obviously best supporting actress! I don’t generally like books that happen all in one place over a few days but this was so fast paced it didn’t bother me. This book is perfect for anyone who is looking for a fast paced, hilarious, cozy mystery. Looking forward to book 4!

This was a little bit of a stretch, wasn’t it?

I enjoy Finn and Vero’s friendship too much to complain about the actual synopsis of the story, which is barely a thing in this third book of the series.
At the end of the day, the main aspects of a cosy mystery are all here: the action, the big question mark, the romance, as many plot twists as you can think, and some obviousness none of them see.

What doesn't help is this massive continuity with the last book: she hasn't yet completed her second book, so she's doing research for it; she's okay with the kids spending an entire week with their father, who's far from being responsible, and she seems to have forgotten what he has done to her; we thought the lawyer was a closed chapter, but he's here for the sake of it; and so on.
Also, why does any action of the story always happen in the last quarter of the book?

I'm gonna read the next one to find out if anything she has done comes back to bite her. I mean, for how long will she look guilty as hell for things she hasn't done, and innocent for the ones she actually did?

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur Books and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

This series is so fun to read!

This book was funny, as are the other books in the series, but does have a serious undertone.

If you haven't read this series yet, you should! Such delightful reads. Light and witty. I recommend reading one right after an emotionally heavy book.

Thank you Minotaur Books for a copy of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun!

"As Finlay and Vero dodge potential spies and juggle the daily trials of parenting, they can only hope they find the crooked cop before Feliks catches up with them—not to mention revealing Vero’s mysterious past, Nick’s growing interest in Finlay, and the threat of her looming book deadline."

I think this is my fave out of all the series so far -- I love the change in the setting and the chemistry between Nick and Finlay!

Oftentimes I find that as series like this progress, they go steadily downhill. Pleased to say this is not the case here! RUSSIAN MOB?! HA! This was a very enjoyable read. I'm getting these for my mom for Christmas!!

The Finlay Donovan series continues to deliver and I got a fun surprise with this one - they're fantastic on audio! I highly recommend walking around your own life listening to the crazy things happening in Finlay's.

Thank you NetGalley for the free digital copy. I also have a purchased physical copy of the book!
Finlay and Vero are back again in what just might be my favorite adventure as they find themselves in the middle of issues with the Russian mob, murder-for-hire plot against her ex-husband, identifying the contract killer, starting up a citizen's police academy AND meeting another book deadline! The friendship between Vero and Finlay is just so good and I am really enjoying the developments with Nick!

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.

Finlay Donovan once again finds herself struggling to make sure the rest of the world doesn't see how close her life mirrors that of her book's heroine.

Through no fault of her own she and Vero discover the deep secrets within the police department, and just when it seems that she might get her happy ending with Nick, everything falls apart, again.

Elle Cosimano has created a fun set of characters that leave you wanting more and feeling a bit like you want to have a side kick like Vero.

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

In a twist in the third book, the setting primarily takes place in a police academy with Vero and Finlay enrolled in it. Once again, Finlay has to find out who the killer is, but it may be harder than it seems as the killer may be a police officer too. Another strong novel and it ends with a cliffhanger with Vero and Finlay having to travel multiple states.