In this 4th book of the series, Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City claiming that it's for a well-needed girls weekend. They're actually going there to try to finagle a deal to get Javi back and find the stolen Aston Martin. They didn't plan for Steven (Finlay's ex-husband) and Finlay's mom to add themselves to the entourage and that just makes everything even more complicated. Once again, Finlay and Vero encounter a dead body during their adventures. On top of that, Finlay's hot cop Nick, his ex-partner Charlie, her sister Georgia, and her sister's new girlfriend Sam (who's also a cop) have now joined them in AC. Just like in books 1-3, there's lot of hijinx and laugh-out-loud moments. I look forward to book #5. Thanks to #netgalley and #minotaurbooks for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

These books are always such a fun time! They’re over the top and ridiculous, but that’s what makes them great!!

I do keep waiting for them to get caught though😂 will they ever pay for all the ruckus they’ve caused?!

I love the Finlay Donovan series so much! Every book just seems to get better and better as Finlay takes on new things. I like that in this one we also got to see a lot of Vero’s life and Javi. As always the writing was well done and the storyline really pulled you in. I could read this series forever.

The fourth novel of this series was just as exciting as the first four books and I enjoyed being able to see a different side of Finlay, a side where she is forced to take some accountability for her role in all that has happened. The growth is appreciated and I look forward to seeing where she goes from here!

THIS IS THE FINLAY DONOVAN I FELL IN LOVE WITH!

I had so much fun with this book! It was just as outlandish as the last book but it felt like it had its spark back. I’m so happy Vero & Javi are finally together! I’ve been waiting for that since book 1!

🎲 QUICK SUMMARY
Another ridiculous, hilarious, adventurous installment. Finlay and Vero find out that Javi (and the Aston Martin) have been abducted and taken to Atlantic City. As they prepare to give chase, it becomes a family affair. They have to take the kids, Steven insists on coming since the kids can’t cross state borders per their custody agreement, and why not have Finlay’s mom tag along too?

💭 MY THOUGHTS
This one felt more fast paced and had more laugh-out-loud scenarios. (Chubbies… #iykyk) Just when you think things will start wrapping up, a new character comes forward to complicate things, or a piece of evidence is discovered the Finlay and Vero have to hide. The only thing I didn’t like is that this one felt a bit more chaotic. I had to suspend my disbelief quite a bit. Could they REALLY sneak out and secretly meet up or hide something 50+ times without there being evidence all over the place? How do their excuses keep working? How are they never caught? This is definitely the type of story where you don’t ask too many questions and just enjoy the wild ride.

The paperback just came out on 1/28. I’m excited to read the next, new installment publishing in early March.

This series is starting to get a bit tedious. If you haven’t yet, I will always recommend Book 1 of the Finlay Donovan series, maybe even book 2. They’re outrageous and unrealistic and hilarious and just a good time. Especially book 1. But they’re starting to ride their course a little bit - I either need some new plot lines or a new duo.

While this is my least favorite in the series thus far, it was still a fun read. I thought this one was the most far fetched (which is wild knowing the premise of this series).

Picking up DIRECTLY where the last book stopped, Finlay and Vero arrive home after the drama at the police academy only to turn around and run off to Atlantic City. Vero's childhood friend/bestie/crush has been taken, and Fin and Vero are going to go get him back. But Finlay's ex refuses to let the kids go out of state without him, and her mom insists on coming to help with the kids. So the whole motley crew pack up and drive.

There are so many tangled bits that start to get resolved in this book, and Fin and Vero get up to such goofy antics, it's a wonder they don't get themselves killed. If any of this was real, these ladies would have gotten offed 18 different ways.

This was a great continuation of the story. There's a few things that were big surprises that resolve some of the overarching plots of the series.

I'm really hoping those plastic rings stay put though. THAT was a fun twist.

I'm looking forward to the last book of the series. It'll be fun.

I received a copy via NetGalley in return for sharing my thoughts on this book. Thanks to the author and publisher for this opportunity!

Another wild ride with Finley and Vero. I love having characters to root for and seeing these two succeed more than most things in life.

4.5 stars

After being a little disappointed in Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, I reluctantly picked up the next book in the series.

And was I pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! It brought back the right mix of wacky adventures and heartfelt moments that were missing for me in book 3.

In Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, the whole family packs up and heads to Atlantic City. What follows is a zany blend of dead loan sharks, planned thefts, strip clubs and crazy 60’s costumes. The first third was a bit slow-going, but after our crew gets to the hotel, the story takes off from there.

The last half of the book was non-stop action, lots of funny moments and an exciting and satisfying conclusion.

I appreciated that a lot of the plot threads in this series wrapped up nicely. In fact, I was a little curious as to where book 5 would take us. And then I read that final page and thought, “Oh, this is going to be juicy!”

Needless to say, I’m VERY much looking forward to reading Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave!

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital arc.

Just when you think Finlay's life can't get any more complicated and out of control....she says "Here, hold my beer." LOL. When one thing finally is under control, another things pops out and throws a monkey wrench into some much deserved peace. A road trip to Atlantic with Vero, the kids, her mom AND her ex-husband is clearly not the peace she was looking for. All kinds of hijinks ensue and we may finally see some resolution to the crazy past few months. Or will we? Still some secrets to be revealed (WHAT IS that book that Steven is hiding?) and OMG Poor Mrs. Hagerty. Stay tuned.

When Finlay Donovan's involved a girls weekend in Atlantic City isn't going to be simple in fact chaos is indeed going to happen. I have haven't laughed so much with a mystery book sense I finished the Stephanie Plum series.

Another fast-paced, absurd, hilarious, and entirely wonderful installment of the Finlay Donovan series! In a world where busyness and stress are the norm, these books and characters are no-stress, light-hearted FUN — a much-needed reprieve — and I absolutely adore them! If you haven’t yet, do yourself a favor and pick up the first book asap and get sucked into the chaos (the mob, murders, stolen cars, buried bodies?!) in which Finlay and Vero somehow always manage to find themselves.

In the fourth installment of of the Finlay Donovan series Finlay and her nanny/ partner-in-crime are headed to Atlantic City. With her ex husband and mother along too, there are lots of foils for our dynamic duo to overcome.

This series is a hoot. Against all odds Finlay tries to outwit loan sharks, rescue Vero’s boyfriend and find a wayward mob-owned car.

My favorite relationship is that of Vero and Finlay. The dialogue is exceptionally well done. Vero has me laughing and envious of her guile while Finlay’s reactions are equally funny.

This has become my new comfort series and I recommend it highly.

One caveat…this is a series best enjoyed in order.

Finlay and Vero’s friendship is the heart of these books. Their banter is funny and they have each other’s backs. The plot of this one was intense and wild, with their cop friends hovering too close to easily conduct their illegal activities. Finlay’s romance with Nick was steamy and he continues to be such a good hero that it’s easy to love him. I also really enjoyed learning more about Vero and Javi in this one, and seeing their romance develop.

There were several long-term storylines resolved in this book so I’m excited to see where things go from here.

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC.

FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE

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I love this series so much. There is great moments of humor and its full of heart. This fourth book made me stressed though. At the beginning I found Finlay and Vero’s antics to be somewhat ludicrous. Some of their actions made me shake my kindle in frustration. But they were necessary choices in order for the plot to move forward and I liked how everything came together in the end.

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Another hilarious installment of the Finlay Donovan series!! Vero and Finlay "girls weekend away" in Atlantic City with the kids, an ex husband and a mom while they try to rescue Javi and settle up Vero's debt! What could possibly go wrong?? Elle Cosimano could do no wrong with all these characters!! Excited for the next one already!

Excuse me? That ending?! What kind of cliffhanger was that?! This series has always been such a fun mix of lighthearted chaos, a touch of spice, and plenty of mystery—but this time, it took an unexpected turn into full-blown suspense! As always, I adored the dynamic between Finley Donovan and her ever-loyal (and slightly unhinged) nanny/accountant, Vero. Their banter and antics never fail to entertain, and the supporting cast adds even more charm, humor, and intrigue to the mix. This installment kept me hooked with its perfect balance of humor and tension, proving once again why this series is such an addictive read.

Luckily, I already have the next book lined up and ready to go because after that ending, there’s no way I’m stopping now! The mix of humor, mystery, and suspense makes this such a binge-worthy series, and I can’t wait to see what Finley and Vero get tangled up in next. If you love a mystery that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers twists, turns, and laugh-out-loud moments, this series is a must-read.

Rating: 4⭐️
How I Read It: 📱

Synopsis
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the 4th book in the Finlay Donovan series, and it’s just as much fun as the first 3.5 books! Finlay Donovan and her nanny/“accountant”/sidekick, Vero, are headed to Atlantic City for a “girls’ weekend,” but the truth is, they’re really going there to find Vero’s friend Javi who’s been kidnapped by a loan shark. A wrench gets thrown in their plans when Finlay’s ex-husband Steven says he needs to go with them because Finlay is not allowed to bring her kids over state lines without him, and then her mother says she’ll tag along too. Things get a lot worse when Finlay and Vero stumble upon two dead guys in a hotel room when trying to find Javi, and throw Cam and Nick’s cop friend Charlie into the mix with missing Aston Martin and you have a disastrous trip to Atlantic City. How will Finlay and Vero get themselves out of their mess this time?

My Thoughts
This book was action packed and so much fun. Finlay and Vero found themselves in a pickle on more than one occasion, some I really couldn’t see themselves getting out of, but their luck hasn’t run out yet! In this book we really start to see Vero’s true feelings for Javi surface, which I loved because after reading the last book, I was craving more of Vero and Javi! I’m a little skeptical if Finlay has feelings for Nick. Their chemistry seems off to me, and maybe that’s because of Finlay’s guilt from all her secrets she’s kept from him that could be holding her back from going into a full-on relationship with Nick. After the epilogue, I’m curious where their relationship will go in the next book. I’m hoping for a little more banter in the next book, fingers crossed on that, but all in all, it was a great book, and I’m starting the next one today because I can’t wait to see what trouble Finlay gets herself into next!

Ratings
Characters: 4 ⭐️
Pace: 4 ⭐️
Enjoyability: 4 ⭐️

Thank you St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

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