Elle Cosimano does it again.

Finlay Donovan just can’t help but find herself in the middle of chaos…this time at a week long police department training workshop. As she’s trying to dodge the Russian mafia, find the assassin for hire, decide how she feels about a certain “hot cop”, her biggest challenge is writers block.

As usual a fun campy murder mystery with humor, irony, and a cast of characters that propel the story. Love this series and hope there will be more!!

My thanks to Minotaur books and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book.

Finlay and Vero are back in the third installment of this series, as Finlay figures out how to shake off her unwanted association with a Russian mob boss and Vero faces the trouble she left behind in Maryland. Their antics take them to the last place either of them should be - surrounded by law enforcement in a citizens police academy for the week.

Fans of the series will be happy to see our favorite duo in compromising circumstances yet again, complete with their quick wit and fierce loyalty to one another. Finlay also finds herself in close quarters with Nick, forcing her to confront what their relationship is.

Another fun ride with Finlay and Vero! Started off a little slow for me but really picked up in the middle. The citizens police academy idea was really unique and a fun setting for this book. Glad we got some answers but that it left it open for another book!

You will need to read the first 2 books in this series (Finlay Donovan is Killing it & Finlay Donovan Knocks' Em Dead) to understand the plot and relationships presented in this book.

Elle Cosimino is back with in Finlay Donovan book and this time it's time to take Finlay to school; Police Academy in fact:

Finlay seems to have even more on the line before. Felik, The mobster, is determined to use Finlay's pervious actions (or what her actions look like) against her and has told her she has to find out who Easy Clean and make sure they are silent. Finlay is convinced that Easy Clean is a dirty cop on Nick's team and what better way to figure it out than some one on one time with people on Nick's team at a Police Academy. But the more that Finlay and Vero get to know the officers on Nick's team there seems to be more than one possibility for who Easy Clean could be. They need to not only figure out who Easy Clean and "take care" of them, keep the bookies away from Vero, but Finlay needs to finish her latest book by deadline and one steamy scene seems to beyond her ability to write, oh and keep all her secrets intact from her sister and Nick. It's going to be one Hell of a week at the Police Academy.

This was a good book, but I do not think that this was as good as the previous two. As this is the third book in the series, things can get a bit stale as certain jokes or formula or scenarios that were once fresh and funny then to fall a bit flat. I also felt that the overall plot was muddied along the way, in that Cosimano was trying to do a bit too much in this book.

This book really had two things going for it, the Setting (Policy Academy) and Vera. Am I the only one who thinks that Vero needs to start having some chapters from her POV? Vera is just a fantastic character, I find most of the funny parts come from her and I just love her and the things that she ends up talking Finlay into.

I think the mob aspect has played itself out by now, I mean how long can Felik hold everything over her head and the amount of lies that Finlay continues to tell in order to keep her head above water. Everything has to come to a head sooner rather than later, though how the book ends (cliffhanger) I'm not sure that we are going to get there in the next book.
I'm happy that Finlay finally chooses which guy she wants to be with in this book, but part of me wonders how long that will last, I hope till the end, but for some reason I don't think so.

Although this was my least favourite book in the series, I still found the book enjoyable and some laugh out loud moments and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Enjoy!!!

This was my first Finlay Donovan book. I plan on going back and reading the others, but I think the author did a great job of giving small recaps of previous books so I didn't feel totally lost reading this book as my first foray into the series. I really enjoyed the relationship of Finlay and Vero, they were really funny and endearing together, and if you're going to do crimes might as well have a bestie doing them with you. The relationship between Nick and Finlay was nice, even with no prior knowledge from the other books, there was some really good chemistry between them. I thought the mystery portion of the book was good, although I will say that even though I didn't want to be able to just know who EasyClean was, I wish there had been a few more fingers pointed slightly at Stu so that it didn't come as such a shock that that's who it was. It felt kind of rushed there at the end when he gave his speech as to why he was doing it. Overall I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the entire series.

I honestly never want this series to end--it has become a comfort read for me. Finlay and Vero continue their shenanigans in this book and they still continuously find themselves in a situation they need to untangle from. And there is a scene in this book that literally made me want to scream "FINALLY" out loud (iykyk).

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this arc in exchange for my honest review!

This is such a fun series! Full of mystery, adventure, humor and romance. Can't wait to read the next one.

Finlay and Vero are at it again! These two ladies always find themselves in the worst situations and I am here for it. This picked up not far from where book two left off and I loved it! There are lots of characters to keep track of, which did get confusing at times, but overall it was a hit. I can't wait to continue with the series!

Finlay Donovan is back! It’s amazes me how Finlay and Vero keep getting in these insane situations. This book takes us to a police academy and then on a roller coaster to find the illusive EasyClean!
This book left so much room for another and it was amazing leading to so many different suspects and this is a wild ride up until the very last page!!!!

I was so excited to get approved for book #3 in the Finlay Donovan Series. Unfortunately, I did not love this one like I did the other two! I was so excited to see where Finlay and Nick's relationship would go... frustratingly enough, it didn't really go anywhere. But Nick was to die for in this book, I have a serious book crush!

I didn't feel like the storyline for Vero and Finlay's mischief was believable, more so in this book than the first two. The plot was kind of non-existent. The whole book centered around their week at the police academy, during which, nothing happened except extensive physical activity. I also had trouble keeping track of the mob characters/antagonists.

Thankfully, it still had the humour of the first two books, but the plot was boring and all the action happened in the first 10-15% and the last 10% of the book. The middle was kind of.. unnecessary.

Finlay Donovan is back again in the third installment of the series. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrators! They brought the story to life and was so much fun to listen to. I really enjoyed this. I loved the dynamic between Finlay and Vern they are hilarious!

Finlay finds herself in the middle of a huge mess when she is asked by a Russian mob boss to perform an impossible task. Finlay and Vero attend lessons on handling and shooting guns and get in tons of trouble a long the way.
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Thank you netgalley and macmillianaudio for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Oh Finlay, how I love you.

Finlay is back for book 3 and if you enjoyed the other 2 installments, this will surely be a big hit. Full of hilarity and hijinks, Finlay and her nanny, Vero, find themselves in more improbable scenarios.

I enjoyed the love angle, and I became an even bigger fan of Vero. She literally steals the show.

The book ends with a nice volley for book 4.

I absolutely adore the Finlay Donovan books. However this one felt a bit more like a filler book then anything else.

I loved the first Finlay Donovan, and thought the second was good. The third book is a continuation of the fun characters, but so interconnected to the past cases that instead of the tension feeling heightened, the questions feel a bit drawn out. It's easy to root for Finlay and Vero, and there are a lot of action-packed scenes here, but it didn't feel as cohesive to me as her past books. Will be perfect for devoted fans!

I was so excited for another look into the hijinks that are Finlay and Vero. These are just fun, easy reads. You definitely have to suspend all belief while reading them but that is what makes it such a fun time.

Finlay and Vero are back, this time we have two plot lines in progress….the identity of EasyClean for Finlay and evading loan sharks for Vero. We have more hot cop action (finally) in this one although I’m still sad about law student/Julian not working out. Finlay and Vero join Finlay’s sister, Georgia, and Nick and their fellow police officers for civilian police training to try to figure out the identity of EasyClean and hide out from Atlantic City loan sharks. I feel like we are still missing so much depth from Vero and man, Steven really still sucks, but overall I really enjoyed this one.

I loved being back in Finlay's world! It's so crazy and wild, but I love it lol

This might actually be my favorite book of the series so far! I really liked the training camp they went to and how that played into the storyline. I did not guess who Easy Clean was. That was a good twist to me.

I'm not a huge fan of Finlay's story she is writing. It's too cheesy that it's so close to "real life" and I tend to gloss over those parts. I also am over the Felix story line. Ready to wrap that up and see what other mischief Finlay and Vero can get into.

I can't wait for book 4!

I am fan of the Finlay Donovan series. The books have a nice blend of romance, action and craziness. What sets the series apart from others of its type is that Finlay is a mother and encounters a lot of the issues that come along with motherhood. She's also navigating divorce and stepping out into relationships after the fact. It's a lot to handle without the Russian mafia, bodies showing up, a friend and roommate who is carrying her own baggage, and a whole lot of misfortune. What is wonderful about the series is that it's done in a way that you cheer for Finlay and laugh at all the ways things go sideways.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is book three in the series. Like the other books, the story picks up where it was left off. There are no huge surprises or needing to play catch up with the plot. There is plenty of action and readers will see a progression in not only Finlay's story but Vero's as well. The book did seem to move a bit slower than the others in the series. While a lot happened and we learned a lot more about the characters, it read like a transition novel. Of course the book ended leaving some big questions about one of the regular characters and their involvement in other possible bad things. Overall, it was a fun read. It has just the right amount of mystery to keep you guessing. A lot of questions were answered from previous books and a few more were created. I enjoyed the book and I know my library patrons will as well.

AVAILABLE NOW! This is the highly anticipated third installment in the Finlay Donovan series going. I was a little afraid with this being the third book that Cosimano wouldn’t be able to make the magic happen again. I am glad to report that those fears were completely unfounded.

This book was every bit as funny and endearing as the first two. The witty banter from Finlay and Vero is unmatched. Finlay is still a struggling novelist and single mom with a bum for an ex-husband who seemingly has his own secret he’s keeping. Finlay is given two deadlines: One is from her publisher to change her manuscript, and the second is from the incarcerated Feliks to find out who the elusive easy clean is or else.

Finlay and Vero enter into practice police academy to try to learn all that they can about a few police officers because they’re pretty sure that easy clean is a cop. It’s also a good hiding place from Feliks and the loan shark that is looking for Vero. The readers will also get to see Finlay’s former fling as well as the hot cop that Finlay can’t seem to stop thinking about. Will she finally let someone get close to her heart?

You will have to read this one to find out exactly what happens but I’m telling you this was laugh out loud funny just like the first two and it did not disappoint. Finlay and Vero are the two most funny and infectious characters. You find yourself wishing that they were real so you could be friends with them in real life.

I’ve never said this about a book, but the Finlay Donovan series really should be turned into a TV series. It would be an absolute hit. I don’t see how no one has picked it up yet! Thank you to Elle Cosimano for this amazing book. A special thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC!

I missed Finlay and Vero! I loved this series because it is a mystery, romance, and humor all in one amazing package!

In this latest installment, I enjoyed the setting of the police academy and the close proximity with Nick.

I am loving this series and I can’t wait to read more books about Finlay and Vero. If you are looking for a book that is fun and entertaining, this is the book for you!

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is the third book in the Finaly Donovan Series.

I love Finlay and Vero's adventures is this new installment.

This book captured my attention from page one!

Such a fantastic mystery and adventures!

Highly recommend!