The 3rd installment of Finlay's action -packed world is as fun to read as the first two. Finlay and Vero are still trying to set some things right, namely: Vero, the exorbitant amount of money she owes a loan shark and Finlay trying to fulfill her obligation to Russian mobster Feliks. In order to fix Finlay's problem, the women enroll in a Citizen Police Academy in hopes of finding clues to the identity of the mysterious EasyClean. If that problem could be fixed, then hopefully enough cash would come their way to fix Vero's problem. At least the whole situation with Steven has settled down, right? But wait - where did he disappear to and why did he dump the kids at Finlay's parents?

Fun, unique series that gets better with each new book. Perfect for fans of the Stephanie Plum series who are looking for a read-alike series. *This series is best read in order.

I love these characters. Vero and Finley are two of my favorite characters in literature, and I will continue to read all of their books.

That being said-at a certain point in this book I could not follow the story and had no idea what was going on. I felt like I read carefully and paid attention, so I'm not sure if it was because this storyline is just being dragged out or if I just wasn't all that engaged. They are always over the top, but the authro really pushed that to the extreme this time.

I was happy to have cop Nick back and judging by the end-I will be reading book 4 shortly. Hopefully it wows just a bit more.

Finlay Donovan is one of the best reads I've encountered in the last few years. This series is smart, complex, and explores several relevant themes that pushes it past the distinction of popcorn thriller. I was ecstatic to receive this ARC and couldn't wait to jump in.

From the publisher via Goodreads: Finlay Donovan has been in messes before—after all, she's an author and single mom who's a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasons—but none quite like this. After she and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they may have "borrowed" in the process of saving the life of Finlay's ex-husband, the Russian mob got her out of debt. But now Finlay owes them

Still running the show from behind bars, mob boss Feliks has a task for Finlay: find a contract killer before the cops do. Problem is, the killer might be an officer.

Luckily, hot cop Nick has started up a citizen's police academy, and combined pressure from Finlay's looming book deadline and Feliks is enough to convince Finlay and Vero to get involved. Through firearm training and forensic classes (and some hands-on research with the tempting detective), Finlay and Vero have the perfect cover-up to sleuth out the real criminal and free themselves from the mob's clutches—all the while dodging spies, confronting Vero's past, and juggling the daily trials of parenthood.

I loved this book. Finlay is refreshing and hilarious, grounded in real world problems yet stretching the realm of disbelief with the larger-than-life antics. Once you pick this one up, you won't be able to put it down.

Wildly entertaining and a page-turning roller coaster of a gem, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is easily a 2023 must read. Add it to your TBRs now and get ready to meet your new favorite character.

Huge thanks to Minotaur for providing an eARC in exchange for honest review consideration.

Absolutely brilliant, Finley has become a powerhouse character ranking up there with Stephanie Plum!

Finlay Donovan Jumps the gun is the hilarious third installment of the Finlay Donovan series. I absolutely love these books and could not wait to get my hands on a copy of the third book!

Finlay and Vero are back at their crazy antics! They manage to get themselves in some pickles throughout this novel while looking to identify Easy Clean, the hit man! If you need a light, funny, over the top book with well developed characters this book is for you!

I love the author’s writing, it is laugh out loud funny and relatable!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur books for the digital advanced readers copy!! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This novel will be published January 31, 2023.

3.5 stars! Finlay and Vero are back at it and in full force during the third book of this series. I enjoyed the mystery, small bits of humor and that Nick had a more prominent role in the story this time. However, I still can’t take Finlay and Vero seriously. I know this is supposed to be just a fun book and I did enjoy the ride, but I was also eye rolling at parts of this story again. I would also like some character growth in Finlay and Vero. Everything about these characters are very on the surface and there is never any depth to what they are going through. Which is fine for the first book, but I would really enjoy more by the 3rd one.

Read if this series if you enjoy:
🙃 Mysteries
🙃 An overall “fun” story
🙃 Books that make you giggle

Ok, I’m going to need book 4 stat! I have been in love with this series since book 1, and my affections have only grown more since then. I absolutely adore Finlay and Vero, and Zach’s antics are some of my favorite scenes. And let’s not forget the hotness that is Detective Nick 🔥! We finally find out who EasyClean is, but Finlay isn’t out of hot water yet!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Let me start by saying that I devoured the first two Finlay Donovan stories. I was so excited to see that I was approved to get an early copy of the third story. Some of the things I really liked about this book were: I loved that Vero got more character development. Secondly, the tension between Nick and Finlay continues which always leads me to guess will these be the moment?!? Lastly, the cliffhanger ending that makes me need a fourth story! Some things I wish were different about the book include the slow burn in the beginning of the book. (Don't worry the second half of the book picks up). A lot was happening in the book with more characters to keep straight. At times it got muddled and I would have to reread parts. The story line did seem to be dragged out in parts and felt like it was more of a placeholder in the series than a direct storyline. Overall, this third installment (hopefully not the last!) of Finlay Donovan's story is a mix of humor, drama, and a touch of spice.

CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, death, mention of murder, gore, mention of cancer, gun violence

Deciding to start this book in the evening was a terrible decision. I wound up staying up way late to read it, and then woke up early still thinking about it, so I obviously had to finish reading. Naturally, since I was exhausted, I went back to sleep. But at least I can say I accomplished something before 9 am, right?

In this installment, Finlay is trying to tie up some loose ends from the last book. She’s indebted to Feliks after the whole Aston Martin incident in book 2, and there’s now paperwork that ties her to him, so she owes him a favor. Feliks being who he is wasn’t going to leave a favor outstanding for long, and he quickly calls it in—she’s got to find out who EasyClean is, and do it quickly.

Sounds easy, right? Of course not, because nothing is easy for Finlay! Vero is struggling with some poor choices that she’s made which are coming back to bite her (and Finlay), she’s got issues with Steven (naturally), there’s a problem with her book and she has to rework some of it with a deadline hanging over her head, and as if our dynamic duo needed anything else to deal with, they both got recruited to join Nick’s super-intensive citizen’s police academy. What’s that? Well, they stay at the police academy, surrounded by police officers, and undergo rigorous training. Sounds like fun, except for the fact that her every move is being watched by Joey, Nick’s suspicious partner.

While there were plot twists galore and action, I loved the humor so much. That’s one of my favorite parts of the story, and a huge part of what keeps me coming back for more in this series. I was also approved for the audiobook, where Angela Dawe narrates, and she continues to do a fabulous job. She’s amazing, and I love the different voices and accents that she does for the characters! But where the series, and this book especially, really shines, is the connections between the characters. I especially love the relationship between Finlay and Vero, which has gone from employer/employee to something so much deeper. They’re friends but have more of a ride or die relationship, and they’ve developed a trusting bond between them that gets even stronger in this book. I also liked seeing the connection building between Finlay and Nick, especially as they’re placed into forced proximity during this book. These characters are all great, and even the side characters are fleshed out and intriguing.

It was difficult to figure out who the bad guy really way in this story, and it kept me thinking for the entire book. However, when the villain was revealed, it came as a complete surprise. I loved being surprised, and it was written well. This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud funny series is great, and I’m definitely already looking forward to the next book.

FINLAY. I love her and if you have read the other books in this series, you HAVE to read this one. Funny, smart, the perfect amount of a thriller while still being able to sleep at night. Elle Cosimano is truly a gift to us. LOVED this one so much. SO SO MUCH.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is another winner! I never want this series to end with all the adventures and laugh-out-loud moments! In this book, Finlay and Vero enter the citizen's police academy. They suspect there is a dirty cop in the force who is the contract killer. I cannot wait to see where this story will go next! I also enjoyed the steamy moments between Finlay and Nick...I've been waiting for this! Overall this book is tied with book one for me!

Thank you, Minotaur Books, for my complimentary ARC for this honest review.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the joyful return to the Finlay Donovan world, where an intrepid novelist/mom routinely escapes deadly situations. I love this world so much!! In the latest installment, Finlay must complete edits on her manuscript and determine the identity of EasyClean, the mysterious contract killer. To do so, she’s going to the citizen police academy with Vero as they dodge threats from the mob. Of course, nothing is ever simple for Finlay and Vero…

This book is delightful chaos and shenanigans! Finlay and Vero are such fantastic characters; I love their bond and how they manage childcare and blackmail with ease. No matter which shady characters are after them, Finlay always manages to look after her kids and found family. Finlay has made some bold choices in previous books and these come back to haunt her in this book. I’m glad to see a certain detective return in full force! The larger ensemble cast all felt distinct and captivating, creating plenty of opportunities for red herrings and new alliances. My favorite side character was Javi; I’m looking forward to seeing more of him and Vero. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is hilarious and unputdownable. I would highly recommend it to anyone, but definitely read the other books in the series first. I can’t wait to read the next book; it seems clear the story is not over yet!

Thank you so much to Elle Cosimano, Minotaur Books, Saint Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another fun and exciting installment of Finlay Donovan and her crazy adventures as a unwilling hit woman who hasn’t actually killed anyone. I inhaled this book, the third in the series, in one evening, and I can’t wait for book four.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advance ebook, and to Macmillan audio for the advance audiobook!

Elle Cosimano delivers again with FINLAY DONOVAN JUMPS THE GUN 👏🏻 This third book in the Finlay Donovan series had me laughing, nervous, & furiously turning pages at the end.

What I loved:
-Vero and Finlays friendship is my all time favorite book friendship
-so many outlandish, hilarious antics
-lighter on the romance & more focused towards the crime plot line
-so many LOL moments
-cliffhanger ending 🫣

I recommend this series to everyone and I would read a hundred books with Vero and Finlay 🤗 I cannot wait for the next installment!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed book one, tolerated book two and book three was just the same thing different day. It’s a fast read and at times it’s amusing but I think maybe the series should’ve ended after two books.

Thank you for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is the third of an emerging series (it appears). For me, the first book was good-second was ok and this one was tiring. It feels like the same haphazard experiences that are no longer funny but tiring. Finlay comes across as that friend you have that is in constant chaos...and you avoid. This will be the last Finlay book I read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Over the top dramatics and laughs ensure in Elle Cosimano's latest Finlay story.


Finlay and Vero are back together again and this time, Vero is the one owning something. When both get caught up in a sticky situation, they need to find out who's behind a big crime scene. Or risk all details leaking out of burying of bodies.

Feeling this person is in the police force, both decide to make an experience and join police academy for the week. Hopefully some inspiration will strike because sooner or later, Finlay has to oust someone.

I listened to this story in one day and could not stop! While I found some of the dramatics a bit much, I enjoyed hearing from background characters and the change of scenery. I'd recommend anyone listen to this one when it drops at the end of January!

Thank you Minotaur Books and MacMillian audio for my arc/alc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this ARC! First off, let me say that I LOVE this series. Finn and Vero are the best duo, prove me wrong! The continuation of the first two books was done so well. It was more of a slow burn for the story, but I still enjoyed it.

I will read a million books of this series or by this author!

I really enjoyed this latest Finlay Donovan adventure that sees Finlay and Vero having to go undercover to hide from a mob boss out to get them. Lots of the trademark humor, some great romance and fun plots twists. Great on audio too! Much thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. This series is perfect for fans of the Stephanie Plum books or the Netflix show, Dead to me.

Book 3 and I got to escape into Finlay Donovan's crazy world. Finlay and Vero are the main ladies AGAIN. And I love seeing female friendships! Incredible. Sending everyone to police academy felt like a bottle episode. I loved it. I was afraid of one character being the twist and I was so glad it was wrong.

Now I have more questions!! And I'm devastated by one of the reasons at the end :/ Poor Finlay and her children. Gosh. I'm all over the place because I don't want to be spoilery but I did love it. I loved it so much. I definitely liked it better than book 2! And now I'm ready for book 4.