I will never give up on this series😂😂
It’s wild and unhinged at times but I’m fully committed, mentally and physically 🤣🤣
I don’t even know how much more messy this series can get
I mean, this one was wild
Like bodies in the bath tub wild.
Hide your kids
Hide your dogs
Hide your husbands too😂😂😂
I’ll just say I’m here for the long haul

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is the 4th book in the Finlay Donovan series. It picks up where book 3, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, leaves off.
Finlay and Vero must get to Atlantic City for a number of urgent reasons including saving Vero's crush Javi and locating a stolen car. So they concoct a story saying they need a Girl's weekend and are taking the kids with them. Finlay's ex-husband digs in his heels and says the kids are not leaving the state without him. And Finlay's mom is determined to accompany them for her own reasons.

Because it's Finlay and Vero, it hasn't been 24 hours and already trouble is finding them. Marco wants payment in full of what Vero owes him before he will free Javi. And he wants to know where his nephew Ike is. The women can't own up to that. So, they are at an impasse.

Finlay and Vero decide to break into Marco's suite to look for clues as to where Javi and the stolen car might be. Someone has beaten them to it, though, and left behind a dead Marco. They have no idea who did it. It adds to their workload. Find who killed Marco, they are probably looking for the car as well.

Then Nick, Charlie, Georgia, and Samantha show up at their hotel (all cops.) Nick is very eager to keep Finlay close to him to keep her safe. Rumor has it that the Russian mob boss who owns the car is on his way back to the states flying into Newark.

Finlay has to juggle people and responsibilities to continue to pursue the questions that brought them to Atlantic City. If things don't go off as planned, will she have to confess to the things that lead up to this mess?

This is not a standalone book. You must read them in order to appreciate the mess that Finlay and Vero are in.

Finlay and Vero are fun characters to read about. So often it seems they are going out of the frying pan and into the fire. This is a good escape from reality. The ladies are funny in an almost Lucy and Ethel way. Thing after thing happens to them escalating the danger and action. Basically, the premise for the plot is wild and bears little resemblance to reality which makes it a good read if you want something different.

The action moves the plot forward at a good rate. There are very few times when Finlay and Vero aren't actively doing something. But, even then you are learning more about them and the other characters.

I gave it 5 stars out of 5. The series would make for good beach reading. But, it also makes for fun reading if you need a break from reality. If you enjoy humorous mysteries with lots of action, this could be a good book and series for you.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano was released March 5th, 2024 from Minotaur Books.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion.

This was another fun book in this series that picks up right where we left off in book 3. Finlay and Vero set off on another dangerous adventure but this time with the kids, Finlay’s mom and her ex husband in tow. I feel like each book becomes more and more unrealistic but I also find myself highly entertained so I can look beyond the unlikely scenarios they get away with. I am looking forward to the next book (if and when it comes).

we love the ending that Elle leaves us with in the 4th, great ending to a great series (if it’s the end).

I love how immersive Elle’s writing is and really feels like I’m watching her books on screen in my head.

Love the twists and turns and cast of characters in this one!

Another great installment in the Finlay Donovan series! Read primarily via audiobook and really enjoyed that format. Highly recommend this book and series! :)

This series is just so much daggum fun. Elle makes murder fun and funny. Realistic? Nah. But I don't care. It's just a good time.

Loved the 4th (?) installment in the Finlay Donovan series! This was so much fun and light. Love Finlay and Vero!

I found the fourth book to be much more fun and interesting than the third one so I am officially back into this series. These books are silly and fun and remind me a lot of the TV shows I used to watch with my mom, like Bones, Psych, etc. Crime + a lot of humor and I am in!!

I don’t have a ton to say other than I love Vero, enjoyed the Atlantic City setting, and the book has great vibes. But what else do I really need to say?! I cannot wait to read the next one!

Unfortunately this book in the series was not for me. This was definitely not expected but I will pick up the next one. But I could have cared less to what the actual plot was and it just did not make much sense.

What's not to love about Finlay? It's snarky, thrilling, and pushes the envelope in all the right kinds of way.

Another hilariously ridiculous installment of Finlay and Vero adventures!

Was every little thing wildly unreasonable? Yes. Is that what made it the most fun? Of course! I loved getting more of Vero and her relationships and also getting to see more of Finlay's family. I'm also very happy with how Finlay dealt with Stephen in this book. I feel like she really found her stride with that whole co parenting thing.

I definitely think that this series is worth reading! I have read them all as they come out and it's been a fun journey that I will continue with as long as she writes more!

Finlay and Vero don’t have to find trouble, trouble finds them.

In Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice, after the crazy events at the police academy, they hatch a plan for a girls weekend in Atlantic City as a cover to find Vero’s friend and recover the stolen Aston Martin. Except the whole family wants to tag along: ex-husband, kids, and mother. Things only get more awkward and hilarious when detective Nick and his partner, FBI agents, and Finlay’s sister arrive.

Over the top and outlandish? Absolutely but that’s the charm and what makes this book and series so much fun to see how they will get themselves out of the situations that they land in the middle of. Many loose ends from the previous books get tied up nicely, but the last lines have me pondering what misadventures they can get into in future books.

This is perfect when you want a fast-paced, wacky cozy mystery with a dash of romance similar to the Stephanie Plum series.

3.5 stars!
I love the Finlay Donovan Series, and they're always a quick easy enjoyable read for me. However, it's almost getting cheesy how they always coincidentally just miss getting caught and always have someone or something else to pin the blame on.
I still recommend this book, especially if you're already into the series.
Thank you to Net Galley & St. Martins Press for the advance e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Another winner!! I just love Finlay and Vero SOO MUCH! This truly was another one of the amazing books where it kept me going until literally the last sentence - when I gasped out loud!! I see another book coming and I already can't wait! Wonderful twists and turns the entire time!

I enjoyed the fourth installment of Finlay Donovan. It picks up where the third book ends, and you are whisked away to a new adventure in Atlantic City.
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I enjoyed the Atlantic City location and the challenges it caused Finlay and Vero. Everything was foreign to them, and I enjoyed the various predicaments they would find themselves in.
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As always, the banter is fun, which is one of the many reasons I enjoy this series. Vero and Finlay crack me up, and I’m low-key horrified by the situations they find themselves in throughout the series.
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In this series, I’m not necessarily in it for the romance, so I’m ok that the pace with Nick is pretty slow, but I wouldn’t be opposed to more from them. But since it’s a cozy mystery, either works for me!

Finlay and Vero are two of my favorite main characters ever! These books are hilariously unhinged and unpredictable. I love following along and all the laughs, craziness, and suspense that comes along the way. Finlay Donovan continues to get herself stuck in the most interesting situations and she low key gives me anxiety as I sit and watch her try to get out of them. I cannot believe some of the stuff that happens in this book, but they make for great laughs and even better conversations with friends who are also caught up in this amazing series. I really loved the Atlantic City setting of this book- it made for a great addition to the story as a whole. I definitely enjoyed this book more than the 3rd one and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
Thank you to @netgalley and @minotaur_books for the digital ARC of this book (which I know I read too late, but still loved it all the same and am eternally grateful to have had access to it ahead of the pub date!!)
4.5/5 stars!

I was absolutely hooked on this one! As always, Finlay Donovan kept me fully entertained the whole way through. As the fourth book in the series, I didn’t know what more Finlay and Vero could possibly get up to, but they sure did shock me yet again. This book really got me out of the reading slump I’ve been in all year and I couldn’t put it down! Yes, there were some silly parts and the book is definitely not realistic in the slightest, but I did not expect it to be. If you don’t mind suspension of disbelief, you’ll love this one. It’s a mafia thriller with lots of comedy thrown in. I loved it!

Finlay and Vero’s crazy shenanigans continue in the fourth installment of Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series. This story was filled with laugh out loud, along with, several shaking your head moments. I was entertained as Finlay and her partner in crime travel to Vegas for an adventure filled road trip. I had to suspend belief at times but I felt this book had a nice blend of mystery and romance to keep me invested.

I received an advanced electronic copy from publisher Minotaur Books and Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview this book.

I have been a fan of this series from the beginning. I have read all of the books in the series as they came out and have enjoyed the ride with Finlay Donovan and her crew!

Finlay and Vero, our favorite reluctant detective duo, take a road trip to Atlantic City to save Vero's high school sweetheart, Javi. The trip gets hijacked by Finlay's whole family, including her ex husband, her kids, her mom and the her hot new detective love interest. Dead bodies, the Russian mob, strip joints, and various other antics make this installment a fun ride. Is this series realistic? Not necessarily. Is it a fun ride? Absolutely!

Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press, and Netgalley for the ARC of this title in exchange fr my honest review.

I don’t know what it is, but this mystery series will always be a comfort for me ☺️ Let’s review Finlay book 4!!! 🙌

GENRE: Mystery
MY RATING: 🌟🌟🌟💫 (3.5/5)
#gifted @minotaur_books — tysm!!

READ IF YOU LIKE:
▫️Cozy mysteries 🔍
▫️Quirky characters
▫️Motherhood puns
▫️A sprinkle of romance 💕
▫️Atlantic City

MY THOUGHTS:
Finlay Donovan is a character that truly never dulls. 💖 Her chaos mixed with Vero’s humor always makes for an entertaining read! Their banter is one of my FAVORITE things about this entire series. 😂 Book 4 was a delightful lil read that can be consumed quickly due to its short length (win!) 👏 I love the how over-the-top and crazy these stories are (this one was no exception 😂)— you definitely have to be in the mood for all things unbelievable to fully enjoy them!

RATING EXPLAINED:
This mystery series is so fun & bubbly! With book 4, I did feel like it was BUSY… a lot was going on! 🤔 I started with the physical copy and got 100ish pages in. Then I remembered how much the narrator, Angela Dawe, brings all the characters to life, so I switched to the audiobook!! 🎧 These audiobooks hit SO GOOD, so that switch kept my attention better! I didn’t feel as invested into this one as books 1-3. It’s my least favorite in the series 🤷‍♀️ All that being said, you’ll still catch me reading book 5 if/when it comes out! 🤓

DETAILS:
▫️Published: 3/5/24
▫️Pages: 320
▫️Format: Mix