“𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒔. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕.”

Finlay, Vero and Nick are back! Elle Cosimano has created such fun characters that I couldn’t wait to dive back into this world!

I split my time between physically reading and listening to the audiobook. Angela Dawe is SO good; the voices she uses to distinguish characters are fantastic (especially Vero); her voice for Sylvia (Finlay’s agent) reminds me so much of Joey’s agent Estelle from Friends! The narrative in this third book is still as entertaining and funny as ever; I laughed each time poor Javi was injured by Vero and the one liners are strong: “𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝐷𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒-𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝐼 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑑𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡.” I loved the set up with Finlay and Vero joining the Citizen’s Police Academy; not only did it give an excuse to see more of Nick & Georgia’s coworkers, it also offered a great excuse for brining back previous characters (like Officer Roddy, Julian and Parker). It felt a bit like a “locked room mystery” where the number of suspects was limited and they couldn’t really leave the campus. The towel scene with Nick and the locker room was both hot and funny, and the romantic tension finally felt like it was being released. My hope for Book #4 is that we get to learn more about Vero’s past and that Julian can reappear as both Finlay’s friend and someone else they can lean on as they fight Feliks.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is a story of love, coverups, mystery, expectations and learning to not second guess yourself. It makes for a fun addition to this series, where joining their adventures feels like rejoining old friends (even Steven!). Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur, MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARCs!

Finlay and Vero are back at it again, with another mystery to solve! This time, mob boss Feliks wants them to identify who Easyclean is….the person who wants Finlay’s ex husband dead.

I really enjoyed this book, it was maybe a little more out there than the first two, but that is what I like about fiction, it doesn’t always have to be realistic. Finlay and Vero are at a camp for civilians to learn what it takes to be a cop, so they are literally surrounded by loads of cops while they are investigating. Shit hits the fan and they save the day, like the first two installments in the series.

I would recommend reading books one and two before diving into this one, so you have some background knowledge about who is who, and what the ladies have already gone through

Another delightful romp from Cosimano. I think this one was everything I expected from the series, if not a little fuller than the first two. I think these books are great little palette cleansers.

I do feel like this book started a little slower than the others and was a bit more serious than the other two books, but I love the relationship between Finlay and Vero. They are quirky and lovable all at the same time.

While I think you could read these books as stand-alones, it definitely benefits you having the back story as a series, especially with the side characters and inside jokes.

While this book isn’t my favorite out of the series, I still enjoyed the book and would continue to recommend it to others.

What could go wrong at a police academy? Plenty, if your name is Finlay Donovan! Another fast-paced, comedic, murder mystery with a touch of romance. Some language and innuendo.

Binged it all in one sitting!!
I freaking love this series so much!!

With that being said, I found the first 2 books more thrilling and both had more interesting plots.

Jumps the Gun fell a tad short compared to the first 2, but I still really enjoyed it. 4 stars!!

Highly recommended this series, definitely hoping for more Finlay Donovan!!!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this amazing book!!

I don't think you will find many readers not in love with this series, Finlay's adventures just get funnier and funnier as she finds herself in even more ridiculous situations, she is still trying to avoid and begin a relationship with Nick while covering up all the crimes she accidently finds herself caught up in. An absolutely hilarious must read series

This is the third book in one of the most entertaining series.
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is a witty and suspenseful novel that will leave readers both laughing out loud and on the edge of their seats. Cosimano has a true talent for blending humor and suspense, and this book is a perfect example of her skill.

Finlay Donovan has been in messes before―after all, she's a pro at removing bloodstains for various unexpected reasons―but none quite like this. When Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they had "borrowed" in the process of saving the life of Finlay's ex-husband, the Russian mob did her a favor and bought the car for her. And now Finlay owes them.

What I loved most about this book was the humor. Cosimano has a sharp wit and a gift for creating hilarious dialogue, and the result is a book that is both thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny. The banter between Finlay and her quirky sidekick Vero is especially entertaining.
Another strength of this book is the character development. From the first book to this one the characters have been fleshed out further. Finlay is a relatable and likeable protagonist, and her struggles as a single mother and a writer are all too real. The supporting characters are also well-drawn, and each one adds something unique to the story.

Elle Cosimano has created a truly memorable protagonist in Finlay Donovan, and I can't wait to see where her adventures take her and Vero next.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Not my favorite of the series but I enjoyed this once I got about 30% in. It starts off very slow, but picks up. I don’t recommend reading this as a stand alone, this is best read as book 3 as intended. I’m anxious to see if we’ll see more of Finlay!

On a side note, I appreciated that there was very little mention of the kids in this book. Zach specifically was always described in such a gross way, so I’m happy that there was minimal mention of sour milk breath or dirty diapers.

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy. Thoughts are my own.

Absolutely love these books! If Cosimano can just continue with this series forever I will be the happiest person on earth. Finlay Donovan does it again. She is funny, relatable, and the perfect character. This book picks up right where the last one ended. I love that Cosimano is able to bring us right back in to the story and keep you engaged the entire time.

My third and final Finlay...

I absolutely loved Finlay Donovan is Killing It. I enjoyed Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead. Unfortunately though, I did not enjoy Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun.

I don't know if this one was missing the same magic, if I just wasn't in the right mood for their silly (now ridiculous hijinks) or if there were just too many unbelievable and loose strands from the previous two books that I just couldn't tell myself to just go with it and have fun (like I had for the first two books).

Summary
Through firearm training and forensic classes (and some hands-on research with a tempting detective), 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.

Have you read any of the Finlay books?

Thank you @netgalley for this free review copy!

Finlay and Vero are back at it again and they get into more sticky situations but somehow come out safe every time. You definitely need to reach book in the series for this one to make sense but it had all the right ingredients: humor, mystery and romance. I can’t wait to see how they get out of the next situation and how Finlay and Nick’s romance develops.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

These will never get old! I LOVE FINLAY!! This series is one of the only series I can read and laugh at. I like the romance that is in it and the fact that it’s not front and center for the book. I’m so hoping we have another one coming soon!!!

3.5 ⭐️

These books get crazier as they go but I’m not that mad at them. Usually I’m not a fan of stories that are so unbelievable but somehow it works. Cosimano knows to put a story together no matter how insane it is.

I will say, to me this book has the most unbelievable storyline out of the 3. It’s my least favorite too. While I love the characters and the writing, I feel like the series is getting too long. I assumed this would be the last and based on the ending it’s not. Eventually these characters have to stop making terrible choices 😅

I loved seeing how the romance developed between the Nick and Finlay. It was about damn time!

Overall I enjoyed it and it was a quick read!

First of all, thank you so much NetGalley and Celadon books for the opportunity to read the third book in this beloved series.

I deeply enjoy reading Finlay and Vero's antics, and this book was no exception to that. I do think that this book was stretching reality just a little bit, I've never once heard of a citizen's police camp, and it just seemed far too coincidental that Finlay and Vero should go.
I loved the romance between Finlay and Nick but I really just wanted more spicy scenes between them, because that sexual tension was STRONG.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one but it wasn't my favorite in the series.

I have absolutely loved the first two Finlay books and this one did not disappoint.

Finlay and Vero ended book 2 owing Vero's gambling debt and owners of a bullet ridden luxury car thanks to Feliks the mob boss. In return Feliks wants them to figure out the actual identity of who their competitor hitman "Clean Sweep" is. Caleb (the techie) told him he feels like it's a cop so they decide to attend Hot Cop Nick's citizen "police academy". They basically suspect everyone.

Finlay also is under deadline to revise her latest manuscript with more "hot cop" content. Vero encourages her to do some research IRL for the steamy parts. During a mock trial at the police academy Finlay's former flame Julian shows up as a lawyer.

This book is fast paced and full of catastrophes...back to back catastrophes, but Finlay and Vero tackle each one.

If you liked the first two, you will like this one...but wow...that's a cliffhanger! How long until book 4?

i LOVE this series so much. Thank you for the opportunity to read this. I have sung praises about this series on my instagram page. SOrry for the late response.

It's official, this series is the new version of Stephanie Plum. I think that's a good thing. This is crazy and funny and everything we've come to expect from Finlay and Vero. However, I do think a little bit of that novelty has worn off and their bad decisions are getting a little bit old. This was a 3 star read for me. I enjoyed it, and I'll definitely continue with this series as long as it goes, but it's not an all time fave.

I need all the Finlay Donovan I can get in my life! This third installment was my favorite one yet. Yes, we still get all of the madcap hijinks. Yes, we still get the great buddy relationship between our two favorite accidental hitwomen. Yes, we get the usual amount of angst and romance drama. But, we also somehow get a Finlay that relaxes enough to do some self-analysis and trust in the process, trust in herself, and give herself time to breathe and enjoy life.

I've read all of the series, and this one is my new favorite. I hope they keep on coming! You need to read this series!

Thank you to St Martin’s and Netgalley for the eARC of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano.
This is the third book in the Finlay Donovan series. Having read the first two I knew that Finlay and and her sidekick Vero would be getting into trouble and trying to outwit some dangerous criminals. The author manages to add in quite a bit of humor too.

I do think it’s good to read this series in order because the character relationships grow and change throughout. This was my least favorite of the three books. One of the reasons for this was the vast number of side characters introduced at the police academy. I just couldn’t keep track of all of them. That won’t necessarily be an issue for every reader though.
Of course everything can’t stay calm for too long with Finlay Donovan. Sounds like they just might have to join forces again to protect the people they love.