Finlay does it again! I have devoured these books by Elle Cosimano. I love the quick-witted humor of Finlay and her live in nanny/accountant Vero their relationship truly makes these books so special. Elle Cosimano has a way of pulling you in and makes you truly invest in the story and the characters. Just when you think Finlay is finally in the clear and can move on from her questionable choices she is thrown in another dilemma. This time while attending a citizens police academy with her police officer sister and her coworkers. Will Finlay and Vero keep their involvement a secret or will an academy full of cops figure them out.

I couldn't love this series more!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for an ebook!

I really enjoy this series. I enjoy all of the characters and how they are brought in throughout the series. I enjoy that it’s still following the same situation from book 1, but it isn’t boring. I enjoy all of the little humor that is thrown in. I think this is the longest mystery series I’ve kept up with and excited to continue with!

The third installment in the Finlay Donovan series picks up from book two. Finlay and Vero are still trying to find out who EasyClean is and chaos seems to follow them as they go to a civilian police academy.

I'm just going to put it out there that the storyline is getting more than a bit ridiculous and unrealistic. I know it's fiction and supposed to be funny but I found myself rolling my eyes many times as I worked my way through this book.

At this point I'm not sure about continuing on with the series. It's a like/dislike situation right now.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book.

Finlay and Vero are still the best of friends and keep finding themselves in more chaotic situations. Now the Russian mob has requested (ok, demanded) Finlay's assistance in figuring out the identity of a contract killer. The two head to a citizen's police academy to learn some new skills and do research for Finlay's book.

This book felt slower-paced than the first 2 in the series and didn't seem to advance Finlay's storyline very much. It did resolve the love-triangle issue though so that was a plus.

If you've read the first two books, then you'll have no trouble finishing this one as well. Looking forward to continuing the series.

Elle Cosimano is so clever with the original concept and finds a way to keep it fresh. Poor Finlay keeps getting pulled back in with funny and not-so-funny consequences. Mystery fans will be happy to read another book in this series! Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this e-galley!

The deeper I get into this series, the better the books become! Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano was, to date, my favorite of the series! Yes, there is still hijinx, but this time, it really isn't Finlay's (or Vero's) fault. Blackmailed into finding the contract killer she found herself competing with last book, she decides to sleuth it out at the citizen's police academy hosted by the love of my life, Detective Nick 😍. This was honestly the one book of the series so far where everything seemed to make sense. I suspected someone from the very start and had just the technicalities wrong. The actual culprit made sense and didn't come out of nowhere like it did in book 1 or book 2. We seem to be settling into a rhythm within the series with everything starting to line up. There's a little character twist, which I enjoyed, AND we get some moves finally being made between Finlay and Nick. Overall, I'm glad I've continued with the series since it honestly just keeps getting better.

I don’t know how the author does it, but she manages to keep this series fresh and the laughter coming. You will laugh at the antics Finlay and Vero get up to. You will root for some characters and hope others finally get theirs. The plot was clever and entertaining. The writing, as always, was all story and moved along at a quick pace.

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Enjoyed the third installment in this series! I love the twists and continued to be on the edge of my seat throughout this mystery. Finlay continues to charm us all with her ability to get into the most dangerous situations while keeping us laughing throughout the story!

🚔 Quick Summary:
Vero and Finlay are trying to identify who EasyClean is so they can fulfill their deal with Feliks Zhirov. They suspect EasyClean must be someone on the police force with inside knowledge, so they agree to go to a weeklong citizens police academy that has sleep-away camp vibes. They may wind up uncovering more dirt than they hoped to!

⭐️ My Thoughts:
This one was a bit slower than the previous two but I kind of preferred that. There were fewer dismembered bodies and grave diggings. 😅

I loved the action and adventure that really picks up in the second half as certain deadlines start approaching and twists happen. The final quarter of the book had me racing to find out what would happen next. Vero and Finlay make a hilarious team as they get themselves into impossible situations.

I never thought I’d enjoy books about an accidental contract killer as much as I do. They’re hilarious, adventurous, and the best kind of popcorn thriller. You know in real life, they’d have been caught and arrested in book one. That’s what makes the ridiculousness more fun!

Finlay and Vero are quickly becoming my favorite characters! In this installment Finlay and Vero go to a "citizens police academy" to try to figure out who EZ Clean is! What an adventure this turns out to be! I really enjoyed the store and getting to know our characters better. I keep saying this but this series is funny, with a splash of mystery and romance. I cannot wait to read the next one!

Do yourself a favor and if you haven't start this series! It does need to be read in order but you won't regret it!

Thank you to Elle Cosimano, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book was an absolute blast! Finlay Donovan is as hilarious and chaotic as ever, and this time, the stakes are even higher. The mix of mystery, humor, and just the right amount of tension kept me hooked from start to finish. The banter, the twists, and the wild situations had me laughing out loud while flipping pages as fast as I could. If you love smart, fast-paced thrillers with a side of comedy and a dash of romance, this one is a must-read!

Oh my, this series is a hoot. But it absolutely has to be read in order or you will not know what's going on and will miss half the jokes. In the last book, Finlay and Vera crashed a very (very very very) expensive car in their pursuit of justice, and the local Russian mob kingpin bought it for them, saving their bacon and is now owed a favor by them. He wants them to find out who the hitman "EasyClean" is ASAP. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a cop. So when openings at the Citizen's Police Academy become available, Finlay and Vera sign up for a week of being surrounded by all the cops most likely to be involved. And run by everyone's favorite hot detective Nick. Chaos, naturally, ensues. Lots and lots of glorious chaos.
The 2nd in the series was a little uneven, but this one is 5-star all the way, nothing but marvelous fun. Finlay has her usual disasters, but her brain is also functioning (some very clever bits in here). The peripheral characters are true to form, and the action is wild, and oddly believable. As I have said before, Cosimano is a master of the coincidence, well-timed and usually totally unexpected. Bliss. So very much fun.

I have to say this one might just be my favorite of the series so far. Finlay's starting to come into her own. Even though she's still has plenty of things to figure out.

Ehh I had higher hopes for the third installment to this series but it’s starting to feel a little too monotonous now. The story line was decent but the plot just seems to be the same as the past two. I know this is part of a series of a mom who stumbles upon a “job” but it just seems like it’s lacking something now.

This one definitely continues along with the characters that I love, but the series is beginning to feel like it's dragging a bit. It just feels like the same things are happening over and over again and we keep dragging out storylines that just need to be resolved. It's still a really cute cozy mystery-esque series, but I need something a little different in the next book to spice it up.

There’s a difference between tying books together and just having one plot point that’s getting stretched wayyyy too long. It just starts to get a little boring, you know what I mean?

It’s hard to recommend or not recommend a book like this. If you’re considering reading it, you’ve already read the first two books in the series and you know if you like them or not, so you’ve probably got a pretty good idea if you want to keep going with the series or not.

If you’re on the fence on continuing the series because the books feel a little like the same thing keeps happening, here’s what you need to know to help you decide: there’s a fun change of scenery which helps it feel distinct, but the plot largely feels like a bridge from book two into book four.

I’m personally not a fan of when a series feels like one really long book, but I know that that’s not the only opinion out there. I’m going to keep reading the series, but more because it feels like I need to finish this long book I’m in the middle of than because I’m really enjoying it.

Finlay and Vero are back at it again, and this time, their latest scheme involves “researching” at a citizen’s police academy. Of course, with these two, things never go as planned—antics spiral out of control, trouble finds them at every turn, and, naturally, someone ends up dead. The mix of chaos, crime, and comedy is as delightful as ever, making for another fast-paced, laugh-out-loud installment in this wildly entertaining series.

I’ve come to love these books as the perfect palate cleanser between heavier reads. They’re light, fun, and packed with just the right amount of mystery to keep things interesting. Finlay and Vero’s dynamic remains unmatched, and I already know I’m going to be sad when their adventures come to an end. Until then, I’ll be soaking up every last bit of mischief they get into!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. In this fast-paced thriller, Finlay Donovan is back, diving headfirst into a whirlwind of impulsive decisions and high-stakes misadventures. The narrative crackles with dark humor and snappy dialogue that perfectly matches the book's energetic pace. While I loved the daring twists and the protagonist’s reckless charm, there were moments when the rapid-fire pacing felt a bit overwhelming, making it hard to catch every nuance. Overall, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is an exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat ride that will thrill fans of impulsive, character-driven suspense.

And the hits (or hitmen) just keep on coming. As we ended the last book, Finlay Donovan feels like she can finally take a breath and find her center. The Russian Mob has other plans. Every step she takes to dig herself out is another step deeper in the hole she's dug for herself. Of course, she has plenty of help in that regard. Plenty of hi jinx ensue and I was there for the entire trip. Will we FINALLY find out who EasyClean is? Will Finlay and the hot detective finally act out the scenes in her books? Some questions are answered and others not so much.