I don’t know if I’ll ever get tired about what Finlay and Vero are getting up to!
Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun is entertaining, and full of action and “research”. I really enjoyed trying to figure out who EasyClean is, because the clues pointed to a few different people.
And we definitely get more of hot cop Nick this time, and I hope we keep getting more of him!
The only thing I didn’t like, is Steven, who is obviously up to something.. and as much as I dislike him, I need to know what he’s up to.

I cannot wait to see what shenanigans Finlay gets up to next! Thank you to St. Martins Press for sending me an advanced digital copy via NetGalley in exchange for review.

Let me preface this by saying Finlay Donovan is one of my favorite series - and I screamed when I got approved to read this. Finlay and Vero keep me constantly laughing - then add in the police academy in Jumps the Gun - and wow! a new and even more exciting layer to this dynamic duo. Each book gets better and better and this book may be my favorite yet - The hijinks and mayhem felt less over the top and the stakes could never be higher. The slow burn was achieved and many questions were answered... while unlocking new exciting ones. I cannot wait to see where book four takes us! And can we please see Finlay and her friends come to life already in the planned tv adaptation?! There were plenty of scenes in this book that would play out so well on screen!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books & NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this digital ARC

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun was just as dynamic and enjoyable as the first two books in the series. I loved the quirky humor mixed with a page-turning mystery. The humor in these books is what keep me coming back for more. The romance is nice, but TBH i could use more spice :) I definitely plan to keep reading Finlay Donovan books. They are Stephanie Plum 2.0, and I am here for it.

Finlay and Vero, these two are killing me. Killing me with laughter, I mean. How much more trouble can they get into? A lot more, apparently. This is the third installment of the series and it’s just as good, if not better than the first two.

Finlay owes a favor to a Russian mob boss and Vero owes a huge sum of money to a loan shark. What to do, what to do? How about signing up for a Citizen’s Academy weeklong camp where they can track down the dirty cop they believe is “EasyClean”, a contract killer sought by mob boss, Felix Zhirov? Finlay figures she can also finish her book there, easy peasy. Of course, nothing is easy for these two. Hilarity ensues.

I’m completely hooked on this series and all it's characters. I cannot wait for the fourth book! If you haven’t read the first two books, please do so. Then grab yourself some snacks and settle in somewhere cozy to read this hysterically entertaining novel.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC.

Finlay and Vero are back at it again, but this time, they are on the wrong side of the Russian mob. I have loved Finlay and Vero since the first book, and this one just added to that. They dynamic that they have between them is great, and we all wish we had someone we could trust as much as Finlay trusts Vero. This book had it all... friendship, mystery, action, and a little romance thrown in. Finlay and her hijinks always find a way to make me laugh out loud, and this book was no different. This is definitely a book I'd recommend, especially if you liked the first two!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book. It releases on January 31, 2023

When I saw there was a third book in this series I could not wait to request it on NetGalley. I was so happy to be accepted to read it! I absolutely adored the first two books in this hilarious and suspense series, so I knew I’d love this.
In Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun, Finlay and Vero are tasked to find out who “EasyClean”, the hit man from the second book, is and report it to Feliks. In doing so, they get invited to participate in a weeklong Citizens Police Academy. Finlay has to spend the whole week with her on again off again fling, Nick, and other police officers. As usual, Finlay and Vero get into so crazy schemes. They spy on police officers, hide bodies, and hot wire cars. Some of the situations are so ridiculous, you just can’t help but laugh. Is this book realistic? Absolutely not. Is it funny and thrilling? Yes! While I didn’t love it quite as much as the first two, it was still an incredibly fun read.

Like this series with Finlay and Vero and the rest of the characters.
Finlay has her book deline coming up she writer bock,problems with Feliks,the Russian mob her kids, and he ex.
It keeps you guessing..
Reakky enjoyed reading.
Voluntarily reviewed.

I have loved the previous books in the series, but I will admit that this one didn't do it for me. And I am wondering if the series is just getting to be too much at this point. These books are very unrealistic, but I didn't mind it until this one. I didn't like the story line as much as the other two which didn't help. Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE the main characters in this book, and I was still giggling a ton and gasping at some parts. I just don't think the series can survive much longer because it's getting to be too much at this point. Because I love the characters so much, I would probably read more from Elle but I just don't think this one or the next potential books will be as successful as the first two.

Finlay Donavan never has to look for trouble, somehow trouble always finds her and her sidekick, Nanny.

Just when I think Finlay is adjusting to her new single life, in this 3rd installment about single mom Finlay Donovan, she finds herself in hot water.

I highly recommend you reading the first couple in the series, but the author does give you a little background so you have an idea of what a hot mess she is! She is a lovable character who is an author and her Nanny and partner in crime Vero find themselves caught up with the Russian mob.

The Russian mob boss Felik’s has contacted her to find a contract killer who is probably a cop. Finlay and Vero end up in a week long citizen academy where they along with others learn about firearms, crime scenes and training that police go through.

Another entertaining novel about Finlay and the ending leaves is wanting and hoping for another installment.

There’s no doubt that Elle Cosimano is a great author. The Finlay Donovan series is filled with well written wit, crazy schemes, and interesting side romances, and the third book is no exception to that! I honestly just think I am a little over this series and feel like it’s dragging out, but I think if you love Finlay and all the crazy things she gets up to, the third book is definitely for you! I personally don’t see myself continuing this series, but look forward to Cosimano’s future projects.

Another thrilling ride with Finland and Vero. I loved this book and read it in less than 24 hours. Buckle down for this one!

We meet with my Finlay and Vero determined to solve Veto’s legal issues and get out from under Felix’s thumb. The entire book is an adventure ranging from past places in books to a police academy.

I cannot wait to see what happens in book 4!

Finlay Donovan does it again! Usually for me, series seem to lose steam around the third book, for whatever reason, the story becomes redundant, but Finlay is here to stay, keeping me entertained, gobbling up this unique story in an already fun filled series, in a matter of hours.

I enjoyed the setting of a citizen’s police academy, weaving the ins and outs of police procedural and trainings
In true Finlay fashion, the story had tons of surprise gotcha moments that I didn’t see coming.

Again, the only negative that I have is Vero. She is a bad friend, doesn’t bring much to the story despite her complicated past and she just takes, takes, takes. I know that she’s a main character and isn’t going anywhere, but I could do with less of her! But overall, a fun, quick, witty story and I already can’t wait for the next!

“Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun” written by Elle Cosimano is the third book in the series. I love the banter and friendship that Finlay and Vero have. The situations these two women find themselves in always has me laughing! The character development is wonderful and I love the suspense aspect. Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for an ARC of this book!

I have really enjoyed this series, it has been fun and entertaining. And while I still enjoyed book 3, it was my least favorite so far. I feel like the storyline is becoming more and more outrageous and didn’t love that this one ended on a cliffhanger.

I will pick up book 4 when it comes out and hope that the next book wraps things up and ends the series.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Rounding up from 4.5 stars since I can't do half stars.

I absolutely loved this third installment to the Finlay Donovan series. While this book (and the entire series) requires you to suspend some belief in reality for a little bit, it's such a fun story that I don't even care that there is absolutely no way Finlay and Vero would be able to get away with everything they get away with.

This story had me laughing out loud at some parts and on the edge of my seat at others. From the opening scene, I was enthralled by the story. I just wanted to keep reading.

One of my favorite things about this book (and series) is that the author does a great job of having the storyline and characters share the spotlight. I love the relationship between Finlay and Vero (and the side characters). The author makes this a big point of the book, but it doesn't really take away any focus from the plot.

Now, I said earlier about suspending belief in reality. This plays into the one thing that I don't like about this book. I really feel like Nick (or Georgia, for that matter) would have figured out something about what's going on with Finlay at this point. He's shown to be a competent detective, but somehow just can't make any connections where Finlay is concerned. This does bother me some, but not enough to negate my enjoyment of this book.

Overall, I think I liked this one more than the second book but just a touch less than the first book. If you enjoyed the other Finlay Donovan books, you'll definitely want to pick this one up.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this eARC to review.

This third installment began with a scene that read like a hostage negotiation...Finlay is calmly talking to someone who is frantically asking, "I'm not going to go to prison for this, am I," with Finlay calmly reassuring the unknown person that no, he will not. After a few tense pages, it becomes clear what's happening. Finlay is in a public family restroom with her young son Zach, who has crawled under the stalls into the neighboring one, where a terrified man is sitting with his pants around his ankles, scared he's going to be accused of pedophilia. And with that relatable and side-splitting scene, we were off!

Finlay still hasn't made much progress on her book, and her editor wants a complete re-write with "hot cop" taking center stage. But Finlay has bigger problems. She's in debt to the Russian mob, and mob boss Feliks has tasked her with finding out the identity of contract killer "Easy Clean". Problem is, the killer might be a police officer.

Luckily, hot cop Nick has started up a citizen's police academy, and Finlay's live-in nanny and partner in crime Vero signs them up. This gives the duo the perfect cover-up to find the real criminal and hide from the mob. The expected hilarious antics ensue, and the side plots were just as entertaining--Finlay's annoying ex Steven is making a desperate attempt to reconnect, and Vero has someone lusting after her too, and there's history there! I need more!

This is such a fun series, and I can't wait for the next installment! Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for an early copy. This title will publish Janaury 31, 2023.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

After she was assumed to be a hit woman and the domino effect of crimes that followed, all Finlay wants is to stay out of jail and finish her novel, but who knows if that's in the cards. Everyone wants her to give the hot cop a chance (both in her book and in her real life parallel), but the possibility of being arrested is all too real. They know there's a dirty cop to track down, and they need to do it before someone discovers them first...

Finlay Donovan books are constant hijinks. I go back and forth between rooting for Finlay and shaking my head at her choices. I wanted to like this one, but by the end, I was basically shouting FINLAY WHY?! The stories are interesting so I will likely read more that come out, but I probably won't be in any rush to do so.

CW: death, violence

Elle Cosimano delivers laughs, steam, and intrigue in the third installment of the Finlay Donovan series - Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. This cast of characters is equal parts lovable and questionable. I think having listened to the audiobooks of the first two Finlay adventures really added to the way I read this e-book. I can hear Vero so confidently in my head and I love it! Superb and very much looking forward to Book 4!!

Such a unique setting for this 3rd installment of Finlay Donovan! I just love how her and Vero seem to get themselves into pickles. I still don’t trust her ex husband Steven. I did feel like this one just kind of ended. But very entertaining and couldn’t wait to see what we found out in this book.

First of all, I absolutely love this series! I would describe it as rom-com meats murder mystery. The banter in this book is hilarious I actually laughed out loud a few times. I really enjoyed the plot of this book. It was fun to see how they went through police academy tasks as they were trying to get closer to cops to find out who the infamous easyclean is.
I really enjoy the characters in this series. They are very relatable and hilarious. Can't wait to find out what happens in book 4!! The ending really left me wanting more! I'm excited that there will be a next book in this series as I think this is becoming one of my favourite series.

If you love rom-coms and want to slowly get into murder mysteries this is the perfect book for you!
If you love:
- Funny characters
-Mystery
-Banter
-A little bit of spice
You will love this book!!