4.5 stars
This one might be my favorite of the series so far. Finlay and Vero are ready to head for Atlantic City, in search of the Aston Martin, Javi, and the mob boss Vero owes. Through a series of events, they end up taking along both kids, Steven, and Finlay's mother on their "girls' trip."
What a week they have! Starts with more dead bodies, more mysteries and sleuthing, and a bunch of other people showing up during their vacation. Plus a good amount of sneaking away from people watching them, and lucky resolutions to bad problems.
There's plenty of Nick as his relationship with Finlay advances, Steven being Steven, and a bunch of suspense and humor. Atlantic City was the perfect setting for this book, and I loved it.

We're back on track to the best parts of Finaly's stories! I'm glad we got a small break from the cop drama and get way more Vero! The fact that they brought the children along to this "runaway/keep low" trip and I didn't find them completely annoying was a miracle in itself - I was really worried about that decision, but they were barely involved in the overall story/plot. I can't wait for the next in the series and I really hope it keeps with this upward momentum (and more Vero!).

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. Review based on final copy. All opinions are my own.
While I was enjoying Finlay and Vero’s adventures up to this point, the fact that Gavin, the BookTuber who recommended book one, began to enjoy them less and less, plus my general apathy with longer-running mystery/thriller series, led me to pulling back. All this, combined with book four coming out during the SMP boycott, led to me just not feeling all that invested. But I wanted a dose of fun and familiarity to break me out of my funk, and so I checked out Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. And as I expected, it’s an absolute riot.
Finlay and Vero remain absolutely delightful, and the perfect partners in crime. I enjoyed seeing a more human side to their dynamic, with Finlay dealing with her insecurities around her career, as well as her worries about what would happen when Vero inevitably leaves her and moves on. It’s a solid emotional center to what is otherwise pure camp and ridiculousness.
And the story really is one wild thing after another. With a road trip with Finlay’s ex-husband and mother along for the ride, there’s some additional drama. Plus, while I remain rather underwhelmed by the romance subplot, it only adds to all of that. With all of that going on, there’s never a dull moment, and it’s truly fast-paced and non-stop shenanigans, not letting me go from start to finish.
This has renewed my interest in a series I wasn’t too sure about continuing, and I’m now excited to pick up the next installment! While I’d recommend starting at the beginning, I’d recommend the series to readers interested in wacky, fast-paced, and comedic thrillers.

Thank you Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the digital copy of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.

This book picks up right where the previous one left off and continues the same story lines. I always think the Finlay Donovan books are fun. I had a little bit of a hard time remembering all the details from the previous books even if though I read them not too long ago. There are a lot of characters, and sometimes I had a hard time keeping them all straight. I still enjoyed it though!

Finlay Donovan is a divorcee, single mother of two, writer of romantic suspense, and inadvertent criminal -but she always always has the best intentions and protecting her family is her #1 concern. She and her nanny & partner-in-crime, Vero, are headed to Atlantic City to try to negotiate with the loan shark Vero owes money to and who's enforcer disappeared after trying to shake Vero down. In order to keep all of this a secret from everyone else in their lives, they say they're going for a girl's weekend (with the kids), but next thing they know most of the people they're trying to keep this from are tagging along. Some of my favorite secondary characters from previous books make an appearance in this one, much to my delight. As with every book in this series, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is packed with action and humor, crazy situations, and a bit of steamy romance. If you haven't read the earlier books in the series, I urge you to start at the beginning as there is a lot of carry-over between stories with some spoilers in later ones.

Another great book from Elle Cosimano. The banter and quick wit is something only she can produce. The way she writes her characters is truly unmatched. Loved this fast paced mystery, it was full of comedy and heart!

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice… Elle Cosimano

Finlay and Vero are at it again. They are pretending to go on a girls weekend so they can negotiate with a loan shark for Javi’s, vero’s childhood love, life. They also need to find a car. They can’t get away without Finlays mother and ex husband.. It gets even more packed when her sister, boyfriend and their partners also show up… Finlay will be lucky to get out of Atlanta alive or in handcuffs.


This installment had me on the kind of roller coaster I didn’t want to get off of! Finlay’s situation keeps getting worse and worse! She can’t seem to get free of the madness. The book keeps up the excellent reading pace and the layers in this book were a little more complex than in the other books. There is a lot going on and it was a nice change to have the book set in Atlanta. It felt more exciting. Steven is still not redeemed. I dislike him with venom. I am so in love with Vero and Javi. I need them to be the end game. They are the best kind of couple. It’s high passion and they irritate each other and it's the best. I laughed so much. The series just gets better and better in my opinion. Things are really heating up and I am dying… I do mean DYING for the next installment… Thank goodness I already have it on my kindle… WATCH THIS SPACE


5 Stars

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is my favorite installment of the series so far. As always, I enjoyed the characters and I love the growth shown in all of them. This is such a fun series and I liked how Elle Cosimano wrapped up this particular storyline with Finlay and Vero. Thanks to Elle Cosimano, NetGalley, and St. Martin's Press for the gifted copy.

In this installment we go to Atlantic City with Finlay, Vero and the whole gang. It starts as a "girls weekend" but then quickly gets hijacked by Finlay's mom, ex husband and kids.
We have some good character development and conclusions in this book as compared to the last three. Sure some of what was going on was somewhat unbelievable but I was there for the ride and loved every minute of it.
This left us with a pretty big cliffhanger and I cannot wait to see what happens in book 5.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up right where book 3 left off. Vero and Finlay go on a road trip to Atlantic City to find Javier & their missing car. This installment in the series provided a fast-paced and hijinks-filled conclusion to several of the storylines from previous books. I loved seeing Steven get a well-deserved slap of reality in this book. Finlay's character & confidence growth in this book was refreshing after a lackluster book 3. Additionally the progression of the romances for both Finlay and Vero were delicious. Overall this was a lighthearted and funny book that entertained me.

I always enjoy Finlay Donovan books! They are lighthearted, quick reads. They remind me of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series in the way that the main character is always getting into sticky situations where she and her sidekick Vero don't always toe the line. There's also a police detective boyfriend and ex-husband in the picture, as well as other fun side characters. In this installment, Finlay and her whole family head to Atlantic City to look for Vero's friend, Javi and dead bodies and hijinks ensue.

Love this whole series, especially on audio. This book was just as good as the others. Finlay is funny, interesting and clever. Very entertaining
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Halfway through this book I felt exhausted for Finlay and Vero. These two do not catch breaks or get any sleep! But the story kept twisting and turning with insane plot points blended with real life issues of self esteem and self worth. I love how Elle keeps creating these stories of wacky adventure and real emotions.

Elle Cosimano does it again. Finlay Donovan is out and about up to who knows trying to figure out another mystery in her own way. This series is so fun and highly recommended to anyone who loves cozy mysteries or female characters they can relate to.

Finlay Donovan takes Atlantic City and I loved how the new setting added a fresh feel to a storyline that has covered 4 books now and yet still feels new and like we’re just beginning to uncover everything. I loved that we got all the cast back in new and creative ways and I also feel like this book was the turning point for a few of the characters in their character arcs.

Finlay and Vero spend a lot of this book separated and I would like to see multiple POVs especially after reading Vero’s novella, but I loved how this one played out and the relationship between Nick and Finlay is finally getting some heat and I’m here for it!

Book #4

Finlay and Vera take a surprise trip to Vegas, unfortunately her kids, mom, and ex tag along. Soon they run into her sister, new boyfriend, and a couple others- all cops.

Leave it to Vera to find two dead bodies in the tub, men that Finlay and Vera have been sent to find. Now they not only have to find who stole their car, (the reason they are in Vegas), they also have to do this without being found out by anyone, they have to survive the trip!

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 always have a fun time with Finlay Donovan! Each book is always just a happy fun time - even though I found this one the most stressful with the situations Finlay ended up in, it was still a fun time. I'm really enjoying the romance between Finlay and Nick (the hot cop). I also enjoyed seeing a different side of Vero in this one with her own love interest. Each Finlay book always gets me in the end where I'm desperate to know what happens next and this one didn't disappoint.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book!

Never a disappointment, this chapter of Finlay’s story kept getting better. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, in order to find out what happened next. 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 travel with the family (yes, Steven included) to Atlantic City on a road trip that won't be forgotten easily. There are dead bodies, pancakes, and a family reunion that show up early on, and the comedy never stops. Vero and Finlay are just too much fun and the crazy continues to find them wherever they go.

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

This one had me hooked immediately! Finlay’s never-ending ability to find trouble made it impossible to put down. And the twists had my jaw dropping!