Entertaining 3rd installment in this series. I love that each one picks up right where the last one left off (easy to say when I have all 5 books accessible). In this novel Finlay and Vero are tasked with finding the identity of EZClean while attending a citizen’s police academy. No bodies to bury in this one but just as many close calls. The love story with Nick heats up some as Steven continues to cause problems. A bit more of Vero’s back story is also revealed. Looking forward to book 4.

I can tell you one thing for certain. I'm going to miss this series when it's over. While in nursing school, you don't have as much time for reading 'just for fun,' and the Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano has been a real guilty. pleasure for me. Each book can be read for 2-3 nights after you've finished studying for the evening and need to wind down a bit before turning in for the night. While the first book will always be my favorite, this third novel is another excellent and exciting read full of twists and turns. The big question in this novel is whether Finlay and Vero will find the elusive Easy Clean before Easy Clean finds them. A definite must-read for fans of the series, and the 5th and final book is released this month!

Finlay and Vero go to Nick's Police Academy for civilians to try to figure out who is the contract killer for Feliks, now that she owes him one. But will they find more than they bargained for being he may be a cop?

Plenty of action and adventure in this fun installment of the series!

Absolutely love Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. There's adventure, mystery, slapstick comedy, sassy sidekick, and adorable kids. Without a doubt I could see this being a Netflix show. Thankful to receive the entire series from Netgalley. The audiobooks are on Libby and I just want to say I loved the narrator selection for the audiobook as well. This book was great fun.

This is the best book in the series so far. I had a great time with Finlay and Vero and all of their shenanigans. I also feel like we’re seeing good character growth and are learning about the characters more and more. I highly recommend this series!

The Finlay Donovan series is such a fun and addictive read! From the very first book, I was hooked on Finlay’s chaotic life as a struggling single mom and suspense author who somehow gets tangled up in real-life crime. The mix of humor, mystery, and action makes these books impossible to put down. Finlay and her partner-in-crime (literally), Vero, have the best dynamic—I love their banter and how they always seem to get themselves into the most ridiculous situations.

What I enjoy most is how Elle Cosimano balances comedy with suspense. The books are full of twists, but they never take themselves too seriously, which makes them such an entertaining escape. If you love witty heroines, fast-paced mysteries, and a little bit of romance sprinkled in, I highly recommend this series! I can’t wait to see what kind of trouble Finlay and Vero get into next.

Thank you NetGalley, St Martins Press and Elle Cosimano for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a lot to keep track of (more characters and groups of people) but was really fun. The storyline and everything is pretty wild but I enjoy it.

I was no where near guessing who EasyClean was - that was a little twist. Surprise number 2 I had a feeling about. And the Javi situation seemed like a no brainer although I kind of forgot about that storyline since so much other stuff was going on.

Looking forward to seeing what else Finlay and Vero get themselves into.

Well I’m massively disappointed that Book #3 ended on a cliffhanger — I had it in my head that this was a trilogy but nope! Once again Finlay ends up in all kinds of hot mess mom/assassin situations, and I loved every minute. I laughed out loud at several points too. I can also say that I never saw the big reveal in this book coming — though I also didn’t fall for the various red herrings thrown my way either.

Finlay is in a bind as powerful forces pressure her to find a contract killer before the cops do. Problem is, the killer might be an officer. Deciding to join a citizen's police academy to look for clues seems like the best course of action. Danger isn't far behind, and so is parenthood.

We're back at it again with the dynamic duo, Finlay and Vero as they try to keep their noses clean but fail miserably 😂 I loved the setting in this one, with the citizen's police academy and cops flitting around the scene making it hard for Finlay to move freely.

There were a number of people who could have been the suspect but I loved that I didn't see the reveal coming at all. The romance also took an amazing turn. I wonder how it'll all turn out for Finlay. Can't wait to read more!

Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for the gifted copy!

Rating: 5⭐
Steam level: 2🌶️ One fade to black scene

Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime (and nanny) Vero Ruiz find themselves attending the citizen's police academy, supposedly research for Finlay's next book (she writes romantic suspense). But Finn is indebted to Feliks, the boss of the local Russian mob, and he's tasked her with finding a contract killer who dirt some dirt on him. Problem is, the killer might be a cop, so when the opportunity to attend the academy, run by Finlay's romantic interest, Detective Nick Anthony and his colleagues (including Finlay's sister), they jump on it. This book has the same zany situations and entertaining characters as the previous two, and (as always) you need to be willing to "suspend disbelief" and go along for the ride. I enjoyed the look at what folks learn at a citizen's police academy, and I was relieved to see Finlay's relationship with Nick finally gain some traction, but overall the story line dragged a bit to make me give this book 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 because I love the characters so much).

This is the third installment in the Finlay Donovan series, and it’s fantastic. 4.5 stars! This time, Finlay and Vero are headed to the Citizens Police Academy where they hope to find answers about the contract killer, EasyClean. Handsome and sexy police detective, Nick, is an instructor along with several suspect police officers. There is also continuous pressure from the scary Russian mobster Feliks Zhirov to wrap things up. The hilarious duo find themselves in dangerous and precarious situations as well as some steamy encounters with potential love interests. Finlay and Vero are a hoot and kept me chuckling throughout, even when the circumstances were serious and tense. This is another great and enjoyable chapter in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for the digital ARC.

I really enjoyed this book! It was such a quick read because it was nonstop. I continue to love all the characters, especially Vero. Can't wait to see how this story continues! Thanks NetGalley!

The Finlay Donovan series never disappoints. I read the books (have the latest one to go) out of order and I read the fourth just before this one. I think this is my favorite so far. As with all of the others, I love the wise cracking protagonist who is a very busy divorced mother of two, who definitely has some major flaws. As a writer, she keeps finding herself involved in solving murders with the help of her live-in babysitter, Vero, who has some skeletons in her closet. Also in the books is Finlay's ex-husband. He is a pain in the neck but is the father of her children.
Finlay continues to be a hoot. She definitely skirts the law herself at times. But she has a large kind heart and she has time management problems like most of us. I think what works in the series is that this character is like all of us but is unique in books. What does take away from it being five star is that the plot gets a bit confusing. That said, I look forward to the last one and wonder what I will do after that.
Four and a half stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and to St. Martin's press for giving me the opportunity to read this and prepare for the last book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Always a fun character to read. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun takes you on an adventure that will keep you turning the pages and wondering what in the world is she going to do next. This series is always fun to read and is recommended to any person who wants a fun mystery read.

Book #3

Finlay and Vero are blackmailed by Feliks, the mob boss, into finding out who the contract killer really is, the reason he's in jail. They end up joining the citizens' police academy because they think the killer is a cop, and where else can they find a dirty cop but living in a dorm and spending all day with them?

Again, they end up in more hijinks! Finlay is stuck trying to do right, get out of Feliks control, and make her publisher happy with the next best seller!

I'm so glad I found this series. I have recommended Finlay to several friends that love mystery/suspense novels! Definite five star review!

I was given the opportunity to read this book by NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

I really do hope that the series continues for years to come. Finlay is such a fun and relatable heroine, and each mystery is crafted with clever care. Thank you so much Netgalley, St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for the advanced e-Arc in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay and Vero have a grand adventure going to a public police camp while Finlay works to complete her next book. There are death threats and stolen cars and dismembered dummies in this hilarious continuation of the Finlay Donovan world. So much fun. I cannot get enough of this series!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press and Minotaur Books for providing this series for me in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun……

Finlay and Vero are in hot water from the Russian mob. The luxury car they borrowed is trashed and now she owes the Mob for the debt… Mobster Feliks has tasked Finlay with finding a contract killer and the killer… rumored to be a cop. Getting her and Vero into the citizens police academy to do some research for her book and to track the killer has put both Finlay and vero into more danger and Nick is getting closer to uncovering the things she's been hiding.

Oh man this book had me at the edge of my seat!!! I literally felt like I was dodging danger with Finlay and Vero. The banter between these two had me in fits of giggles. I highly recommend listening to the audiobooks because it really paints a picture in your head. The narration is absolutely spectacular.

I love that Nick and Finlay are getting closer and you can tell that Nick wants to move forward but Finlay can’t let him get too close. We are starting to learn more about Vero too and I am so glad I have her novella coming up next. I swear the author has me so ensnared and I cannot help being a super fan of this series. It’s like my exact brand of crack! It’s book crack! If I had the paperback copies I would probably be addicted to the smell too haha!

No matter what Steven does, I still don’t like him. I love the feeling of comradery I feel with Finlay because I am that frazzled mother too!

5 stars.

Finlay and Vero at a police academy? Yes please. There’s action, mystery, and their signature shenanigans, and I loved every second of it. This series never gets stale!

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun picks back up where book 2 finished. Finlay & Vero are attempting to get out of their situation with the Russian mob while simultaneously juggling their own personal hurdles. Unfortunately this installment did not work very well for me. While the entire series requires you to suspend your disbelief, the hijinks in this book were completely absurd. It was just one wild scheme after another, each with its own unbelievable escape.