Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series has become one of my favorites. It is funny and entertaining. Yes, it's a bit over the top--but in a good way. That's part of the fun of the series! The third book in the series, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, is no different.

Finlay is an author and a divorced mother who, along with her nanny/accountant, trouble seems to find all too often. It is not Finlay and Vero's fault that people seem to die around them. Finlay is on a deadline to finish her latest novel, her ex-husband wants to reconcile, the sexy cop she has likes but is avoiding keeps calling, and she is trying to help Vero get out from under a debt she owes a not so nice person from her past. All the while parenting her two children. Oh, and Mob boss Feliks expects Finlay and Vero to figure out the identity of the contract killer that is out to undermine him. Finlay strongly suspects the killer is a cop, and she has two weeks to find out who he is. When the opportunity to attend a citizen's police academy comes, Vero and Finlay decide this may be their best chance--not only to find the killer, but also hide from the people after Vero.

Finlay and Vero find themselves in several tight situations as expected, and seeing how they will get out of those situations is half the fun. I loved that the author found a way to include Finlay's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty. She's quite the character. Then there is Finlay's ex, Steven. By the end of the last book, Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, I had begun to think that Finlay's ex might have some redeeming qualities, but I am back to disliking him completely. I enjoyed seeing detective Nick and Finlay's relationship go to the next level. The parallels between Finlay's struggle to finish her novel and her relationship with Nick were a nice touch.

Finding out the identity of the contract killer does not prove to be easy, although Vero and Finlay have a few ideas. Their efforts to find the killer are hampered by other crises that arise. My suspicions may have proved correct, but I enjoyed seeing how everything played out.

While this book can be read as a stand alone, I do not recommend reading the books out of order. Each book builds on the other and, while the author does a good job of catching the reader up in a natural way, having the full backstory is part of fun of this series.

There was plenty of action, humor, and a few moments of "what are you thinking?!" All the while I had a good time reading this book. I cannot get enough of this series. I enjoy spending time with the characters, and stepping into Finlay's world for a little while is a great escape.

Love love love! I could read these books all day every day!

If your into fun crime books with a touch of romance and lots of laughs - Finlay is your girl!

I can’t wait for the new book!

It is always a fun (and wild) time with Finlay and Vero! It features a lovable cast of characters, mystery, and plenty of action. I found myself laughing out loud in parts, but after two installments, I think the Finlay series is becoming a bit repetitive for me.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest, personal review. This was not my favorite of the series but I still found the characters enjoyable (most of them anyway). Finlay and Vero are still dealing with Felix and the money that Vero owes and the situation seems to be getting worse before it is getting better. Plus, Finlay's waffling regarding a relationship with the detective is getting a bit tedious. Other than that, I hope that there will be a book 4.

I originally was given this book from Netgalley as a kindle book for review. However I really wanted to have the audiobook and waited until the book was published so that I could purchase the audiobook.

I love Finlay Donovan and Elle Cosimano writes in such a way that I can feel tense, waiting for the next shoe to drop and then write a scene so funny that I'm laughing out loud and people are giving me funny looks.

I love this series and will definitely continue this series in audio format!

My least favorite of the three. The books are starting to feel repetitive and not as funny. Still enjoyed but probably won’t continue

This was so well written. I was engrossed from the first page and it ticked all the boxes of my expectations. The character development was excellent. I would definitely recommend to others, a must read!

I love this series with all my heart but I don't see how it's going to be dragged out more. Where I thought this could have been a great trilogy I just sometimes wonder if continuing this story would be as good. But regardless I love the friendship development between Finlay and Vero. I think them being friends is just so natural and they love each other. Im really here for the drama so give me more!!!!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, while I like the main character, this ultimately was incredibly repetitive and lacked the spark of the first two.

I think this series is so fun, but this book was definitely my least favorite so far. The premise of these books is ridiculous, which is why they're so entertaining. But this one required me to suspend belief a little too much and I just couldn't do it. I'll probably still pick up book four, but I'm hoping we get back to the magic of book one.

Sadly I just found this repetitive of the first 2 books of the series. I loved the first book in the series and honestly I wish it was a stand alone. I find the whole plot interesting but just didn't love it.

Today! Today is the day I finally catch up on Netgalley Reviews. I really am ashamed how many months I am behind on some of them. But, here's the thing I say time and time again... There are some books that I talk about all the time that I assumed I've written a review about, until I check my handy dandy review journal and realize I haven't. *hangs head in shame*

Thank you @macmillan.audio for the listening + @netgalley copy! This book is narrated by Angela Dawe and she was able to do distinctive voices for all the characters; especially how I picture Vero to be.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the third book in the Finlay Donovan series. You'll definitely want to read the first two before you pick this one up. In this book Finlay is basically trying to uncover the identity of Easy-Clean, a contract killer who solicits jobs through an online forum. Scratch that, she is being forced by the Russian Mob. When Finlay thinks the killer might be a cop, her and her nanny, Vero, spend a week at Citizen's Police Academy training to scope things out.

Rating: 3.5 rounded to 4 stars. This book felt like a filler book too me. Sure we had Finlay and Vero's usual antics, (and who doesn't love that!) but it didn't have the same feel with everything happening at the Police Academy. It was like they were trapped! I'm glad the love triangle between the cop and lawyer was decided. Will I read the next book? You betcha!

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Finlay Donovan is back for the 3rd installment of her quirky adventures with the mob, murder and romance. The outlandish episodes had me laughing out loud. Completely unpredictable and enjoyable.

Finlay and Vero are back at it - this time they've gotten themselves ensconced at the Police Academy while trying to simultaneously figure out who exactly IS EasyClean before Felix decides their partnership is not worth his time or his patience.

This installment of the Finaly Donovan series was as enjoyable as the first two! I did find, however, that some of their hijinks this time relied on suspension of disbelief a lot more than previous installments. That being said, it was still very enjoyable and the banter between Vero and Finlay is always just ::chef's kiss::

This was another funny installment to this story. Finlay and Vero’s banter and Vero’s snark at Nick and Stephen continue to crack me up. Loved that there was more romantic connection with my chosen pick for Finlay. I really like how the author nicely wraps up the story but leaves enough of a cliffhanger to make you want to get into the next book.

I enjoyed the first two books a bit better than this. It wasn't bad, it just didn't grasp my attention like the other two.

Finlay and Vero are at it again! This time around they find themselves at a cop boot camp searching for the identity of Easy Clean.

I enjoyed this book and it was super fun on audio, but it was least favorite of the series! I loved at the numerous funny moments and crazy scenarios — but this book was the most far fetched of the series and maybe just a tad bit too unbelievable. We spend basically the entire book at the police academy and I wanted them to move around a bit more! This was definitely more of a “filler” book but I’m glad for the ride!

We are of course left on another cliff hanger but I’m hoping to getting a lot more of Vero in the next installment!

Elle Cosimano has done it again with her 3rd installment of Finlay Donovan’s shenanigans! Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun picks up with Finlay and her PIC, Vero, signing up for Nick’s citizens’ police academy for the some help with her writing. As this book unfolds you learn that one of officers in the police department may just be a bit crooked but can they piece it together before it costs them their lives? A love interest for Vero definitely peaked my interest in this book. Now I am counting down the days for book 4. *Thank you NetGalley, Elle Cosimano, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my thoughts.*

You know those books that you seem to read at just the right time? That was this most recent Finlay Donovan for me! I think I’m in the minority here, at least when looking at Goodreads ratings, but I think I liked this third installment of Finlay Donovan the most. There were the classic hijinks of Finlay and Vero, some more backstory for our characters, and of course some love intrigue to keep things interesting.

Also, thank you to @netgalley for the #gifted ebook version of this one, so that I could dive into reading before my library hold came in :)

This hilarious and not in any way realistic (mom and nanny taking on the Russian mob) story is bingeable, funny, and perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. I’m continually amazed that Cosimano continues to find ways for Finlay and Vero to get into trouble without going to jail haha, but that is a lot of the fun. For fans of the first two books, this third installment offers the same chaos, crime, and cops as the others. Enjoy!

I absolutely adored this book. The Finlay Donovan series is one of my all-time favourites, and I love returning to this world every time I pick up the next book.