So much fun! This was my first Finlay Donovan book and I’m already looking forward to more. Elle Cosimano writes an engaging, quick, delightfully humorous mystery. I laughed at the witty humor and the current social culture references sprinkled throughout.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a free E-arc in exchange for my honest review.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the Finaly Donovan series and this is no exception. It has a good mix of adventure, mystery, humor, romance and relatable frustrations amidst a fast paced action packed story. I did feel that this one had a slower start than book two and we focused less on her writing career, but I love and love to hate our cast of main characters particularly Finlay and Vero's friendship. I have a lot of questions at the end of this story, but it is clear that there will be more to the story. Let's see what kind of trouble and misunderstandings they get into next time.

Elle Cosimano's delightful character Finlay Donovan returns in Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. This novel is the third installment in Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series. Finlay is a published romance novelist and divorced mother of two young children. Along with her children's nanny Vero, Finlay accidentally perpetrates crimes and then tries to solve them. Cosimano's creates memorable characters and writes with an undercurrent of humor and this is what makes Finlay's world so enjoyable. Will romance blossom between Finlay and hunky detective Nick ? Can Finlay help get Vero out of trouble with the loan sharks? Reading Finlay Donovan is like connecting with an old friend. It's great to check in and make sure she is okay.

I’m going to start by saying that I wish I’d read the first two Finlay Donovan books before I read this one. I was not aware at how intrinsically the books are connected, and at times I was confused and it was hate to keep up. I did, however, get the gist of the story, and I was entertained by the shenanigans that Finlay gets herself into! The story was fast-paced, suspenseful and breath-catching, with the humorous parts taking some of the edge off. Perhaps because it was the third book, I had a hard time keeping up with all the characters, which sometimes made my head spin. All that being said, I was still entertained, anxious to find out how it all turned out! I think those who read the first two books will enjoy this installment. If you’re interested in this story and new to the series, I recommend that you read the other two books first.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

Great fun from start to finish, this mystery romp has us following novelist Finn as she finds herself involved with a murder, attempted murder, and dismembered body. Sidekick and housemate Vero adds to the organized chaos.

This story will leave you wanting more as the girls join a Citizen’s Police Academy hoping to find a possible perpetrator nicknamed Easy Clean.Under the guise of researching for her in-progress novel, Finn and Vero end up in all kinds of mischief. Cosimano has a knack for writing amusing and interesting characters.

I’ll give my first Finlay Donovan book five stars and suggest this book for all readers who enjoy an engaging story. My thanks to #StMartinsPress and #NetGalley for this ARC.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the third book in this hilarious series by Elle Cosimano. Finlay and her accountant/nanny, Vero, are back and battling some unfinished business along with managing two young kids and love interests.
Finlay and Vero are still on the hunt for EasyClean, a character from the previous novel. Thinking this person may be a cop, they sign up for civilian police academy and have a wild week learning about police work and hunting for their suspect.
Is this realistic story? Not at all. Will you laugh out loud? 100% yes! This series is so much fun - I find the characters endearing and engaging, the plot moves well, and I always want to read more. This series is well outside of my usual genre (horror) but it's the perfect break and the perfect beach read. I can't wait for more of Finlay and Vero!
Thank you to Minotaur Books and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for review.

3.5
I fell in love with Finlay Donovan with her first book. I felt like someone like me could almost fall into her position. I mean I drive a minivan, once had babies with a diaper bag and sometimes talk too loud while at lunch with friends where someone could overhear us talk about the "dead body".

In this book Finlay and Vero get themselves into one predicament after another. To be completely honest, Finlay really should cut ties with Vero, she seems to be the main problem! Luckily for readers they stay together to get themselves into and out of sticky situations.

While this book was cute, fun, witty and charming, I am finding that what was once original beginning to feel repetitive by the third book. I do think this one redeemed itself after the second book, but if the series continues, I think I'm satisfied to end my relationship with Finlay with this book.

Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the advance e-book.

Peanut butter and jelly. Mac and cheese. Finlay and Vero. Some things just pair perfectly together and Round 3 with this dynamic duo did not disappoint.

Feliks may be behind bars but that doesn’t stop the fact that Finlay owes him. She’s still on the hunt for EasyClean and thinks the contract killer might be a local officer. What better way to investigate than to join a citizen’s police academy that hot cop Nick is running. What could possibly go wrong????

I was lucky enough to get an arc of the third installment in this hilarious and entertaining series, and as predicted, loved it. Pub day is 1/31 so grab a copy soon and enjoy!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review

The opening of this book had me laughing out loud and the fun continued from there. The things Finlay and Vero get themselves into are definitely over the top but a fun time. I was actually a bit surprised at one part of this outcome which I was not planning on. Can't wait to see what these ladies get into next!

Finlay Donovan and Vero will forever be my favorite tag team. Call me Marie Kondo because I love the messes they find themselves in, even if they’re wildly out there and unpredictable. FINLAY DONOVAN JUMPS THE GUN was a great continuation of this series, and spoiler, non-spoiler, I can’t wait for book four! (Please write faster, Elle).

Just like books one and two, Finlay and Vero have found themselves in hot water. With returning storylines and characters, it felt like quite the full circle moment to see a few storylines come to an end. But you know what they say, as one door kind of closes, plenty more have surely opened. For Vero and Finlay, there’s plenty more they can get into.

There were parts of the story that were kind of a drag and found myself thinking hurry up already, but it made sense in the end. My other agitation? I need more Nick in my life!

If you’re invested in this series, you’ll probably enjoy this one as well! And for those who haven’t started the series, make sure you read them in order. I don’t recommend these as a stand-alone. 

Big thank you to Minotaur books and Netgalley for the ARC!

Content warnings: violence, murder, fire, hostage

Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun
By: Elle Cosimano
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Finlay Donovan is back! Actually, she and Vero are back! Lol the ladies find trouble where ever they go, even in at the citizen’s police academy! You would think they would be safe, surrounded by officers, but they aren’t. Wait til you see the shenanigans these gals get up to there.
Full of sarcasm, hilariously wrong situations and a little spicy romance, Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun is the perfect third installment to a series I’m hooked on. The storyline continues from the first two books, so reading them are a must. But once you do, you’re invested in the characters. This book leaves you with the best cliffhanger, setting it all up for a fourth book. I’m ready for it!
We read the first two books in book club, and everyone enjoyed it. I will definitely be ordering this for the library so we can make it another group read. No other book has sparked so much conversation!! I can’t recommend it enough!!

“…and the next thing you know, we were swapping panties…”

This is another fun installment of the Finlay Donovan series. This series is so much fun and I love seeing all of the trouble that Finlay and Vero get into.

This book was no different…it’s fun with endearing characters that you’ll love from start to finish.

The relationships with the men in Finlay’s life get kicked up a notch and things come to a head in Finlay’s love life…it was fun to see all of that come together.

I can’t wait for the next book and to see what Finlay and her crew get into next!

Okay, I absolutely loved the first two books in this series. That being said, I was so incredibly bored with this installment. I’m so tired of reading about Finlay Donovan and Vero, so I think this will be where I stop the series.

Nick deserves better than Finlay.

I loved the first Finlay book and enjoyed the second so I was really looking forward to the third one. It was ok. I felt like it was very cheesy and not very realistic.

✨REVIEW✨
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun
Elle Cosimano
out 1/31/2023!

picking right up from the end of the 2nd book, Finlay is once again behind in writing drafts of her newest book and also kind-of-accidentally wrapped up in criminal business with her friend/nanny Vero. in the name of research for both her time-pressing duties, they sign up for a civilian training academy. but of course, secrets and drama ALWAYS spill out at camp!

- Finlay and Vero have to figure out a contract killer’s identity for a Russian mob, all while training + living with cops for a week
- third book in the Finlay Donovan series
- cozy mystery and some romance
- funny characters + criminal situations

when diving into the Finlay Donovan world, I embrace the chaos + mayhem of the ridiculous situations because it creates the perfect environment for laughs + intrigue! being the third book in, I know what to expect & it has always delivered. personally, it wasn’t as exciting as the first two but I’m sticking to this series - whenever Finlay and Vero get into accidental mischief, I’ll be there to read about it

✨thank you @netgalley and @minotaurbooks for this e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!✨!

Thank you @minotaur_books @netgalley for my review copy!

📖Finlay and Vero are back with more antics. When a mob boss blackmails Finlay into discovering the identity of a dirty cop and taking care of the problem, Finlay and Vero sign up for the citizen police academy week.

💭This is the third book in the Finlay Donovan series and I’ve grown to love these books. I’ve seen some reviews complain about the series being too repetitive and I totally understand that. It is kind of the same premise in each book. However, the more I’ve gotten to know the characters, the more I’ve loved each book. They keep me guessing and I love the bond Vero and Finlay have created. I do hope the author wraps up the series soon though, because the storyline is getting a little stretched.

📚Read this if you enjoy “fun” murder books like the Dial A for Aunties books or The Thursday Murder Club series.

✍️How I rated other books by this author:
Finlay Donovan is Killing it- 3⭐️
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘em Dead- 4⭐️

The Finlay Donovan series is just plain fun to read. Yes, the situations Finlay and her sidekick Vero find themselves in are utterly unrealistic, but it's a fun series to read when you just want to escape for a bit.

This installment is no different, this time they're at a citizen police academy while trying to figure out who the dirty cop is who is working with the Russian mob guy Feliks. The characters are fun, the storyline is fun, and there's a little bit of a romance storyline. These books remind me of the Stephanie Plum series from Janet Evanovich. They're a good time.

Of course, this left us on a cliffhanger, so I'm looking forward to seeing what Finlay and Vero get themselves into in book 4.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

A hilarious, intriguing crime drama that I couldn’t put down!!! It’s over the top fun escapades and lots of wild scheming by my most favorite duo of mystery-comedy characters. This 3rd in the series installment includes MORE romance 💕 and is not as lighthearted as the first two books.

It involves a chaotic citizens police training camp course—taught by Det. Nick, and a very scary Russian mob boss calling in favors. Will they finally find out who EasyClean is. Is the contract killer a cop???

Fin and Vero are each other’s ride-or-die, they’re such a hoot which is why I can’t get enough of this entertaining series. ❥ 4/5 stars — Pub. 1/31/23

Much thanks to the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

In this third installment of the series, Finlay Donovan is back with her partner-in-crime and nanny, Vero. After destroying a luxury car during their latest escapades, the Russian mob bailed her out and Finlay now owes them. They suspect a mysterious contract killer is part of the police force, and instruct Finlay to figure out who it is. Finlay and Vero enroll in the citizen’s police academy, hoping to determine who the killer is and free themselves from their debt to the mob.

This laugh-out-loud, dark comedy series is perfect for fans of the Netflix show Dead to Me, and I cannot recommend it enough! You absolutely need to read the previous two novels in the Finlay Donovan series prior to this book; I’ve read them each a year apart from one another but I think it would be even better to read them consecutively! However, if it has been a while since you read the first two novels, the author does do a really nice job sprinkling in details from the previous two books to spark your memory without being too much of a full-fledged summary. This is truly a five-star series that is so much fun to read, and I cannot get enough of the Finlay/Vero duo—truly two of my favorite fictional characters. The ending sets the stage for a book four, so I cannot wait to see where Finlay Donovan’s story takes her!

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for providing me with an e-ARC!

I loved this book! I think this was a faster read than the second book, but maybe that was because I already “ knew “ the characters. This one kept my attention and true to the series was so hard to put down!