I cannot get enough of this series! Finlay and Vero’s adventures are so ridiculous (and ridiculously fun to read) that I can’t resist finishing the whole book in a day or two every time I get my hands on one of them. This latest installment picks up right where the last book left off and has the friends road tripping to Atlantic City under the guide of a girls’ trip. With Finlay’s mom and Steven in tow and the rest of the usual suspects around, of course hijinks ensue. Finlay and Vero have to solve another mystery to save themselves while on their mission to rescue Javi, all while keeping their hijinks a secret from their friends and Finlay’s family. As usual, this is not a realistic or gritty mystery or action story and it doesn’t take itself too seriously, which makes it just as a fun ride as the other books have been. If you’ve enjoyed the other Finlay Donovan books, make sure to continue the fun with this one. If you haven’t read them before, I highly suggest starting at the beginning of the series so you can enjoy the whole story. This one had a lot going on, and there seemed to be an almost overwhelming number of characters to keep track of, but I appreciated that none of the loose ends from the past books were dropped or forgotten, so it was sort of necessary to bring all of those elements in. These books are always fun and the characters are witty and likable (yet flawed) so they are fun to root for even as they stumble through the bizarre events that always seem to follow them. These books are always a fun read that I can’t seem to put down, and I can’t wait for the next installment of this series!

📖: Finlay Donovan Rolls The Dice
✍️: Elle Cosimano
⭐️: 3 of 5

Trigger/Content Warnings:
- Sexual Content
- Language
- Fortune Telling/Tarot Reading
- Same Sex Relationship


My Thoughts:
This one is my least favorite of the series so far. It did flow well and pick up right where the last book started. However, it's starting to feel a bit forced and repetitive. I do love Finlay and Vero, but they're staring to fizzle out, I'm afraid. Thank you, NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Minotaur Books, for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice takes place immediately after Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun leaves off. The plot is ridiculous, but a fun ridiculous. The book ties up a lot of loose ends and sets up the next installment of the series, which based on how the book ends should feature a new unrelated murder mystery. I just wish Finlay and Vero had more of a plan throughout the book. I know Finlay is not supposed to be a criminal mastermind (that’s the whole premise of the series), but sometimes she and Vero walk into situations with no plan other than “idk". I would think she could create some sort of plan based on her knowledge of the genre, however ill-conceived. Because of this, a lot of the plot seems far-fetched, but it was still an enjoyable read.


Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC! Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice picks up immediately after Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. It has the same crazy Finlay and Vero adventure we’ve all come to love with action, mystery, humor, and romance. Several of the story lines from the earlier books were wrapped up which I really liked. In the last book I started to get a little annoyed with all their stupid mistakes, those are still there, but it was more action packed this time. The last chapter and epilogue were starting to make me feel like this was the last book…but after that ending, is it?!

Review: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

A laugh-out-loud continuation to the Finlay Donovan series. Will Finlay and Vero wrap up their precarious situation without anyone finding out? If you haven’t read the rest of the series, I don’t want to spoil anything, but I can say that it is well worth making it this far in the series, which is is a satisfyingly, silly mystery with bumbling and lovable heroines. Check it out!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for this advanced copy. The review is my honest opinion.

Book 4 of the Finlay Series. Highly anticipated book for me so I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to read it!

We pick up immediately where we left off in book 3 and the gang is headed to Atlantic City to help with Vero. Hijinks ensue. Nick shows up. We learn that Steven is still a trash father. (Seriously his confession made me want to hurl my tablet). And Vero and Finlay find themselves knee deep in a mess that isn't there's. It's wild and crazy and silly and fun.

I loved it. I love the growth of friendship for Vero and Finlay. I loved the tension of what's going to happen next. I love the side characters who brought so much to the table. I loved Kevin Bacon. It was all so so fun. You absolutely need to read books 1-3 before even thinking about opening this one because it'll confuse you.

I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop with Steven and Nick. I guess book 5 will answer those questions!! Thank you, Ellie! I'll wait with bated breath for book 5 now.

Somehow I am always shocked about the antics Finally and Vero get in (and out of). I love how every chapter is packed with action and the plot keeps moving forward with new twists. AndI still am loving the series but getting a little frustrated with Finn and her lying, so I just have to suspend by belief about "right" and "wrong". But of course I will keep reading because Elle keeps us hooked! *Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC! 3.5/5

Another great installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Book 4 picks up right where book 3 left off. Finlay and Vero are off on a girls weekend trip to Atlantic City, only now Finlay's mother, children, and ex-husband are tagging along. But this isn't any weekend trip - Finlay and Vero are trying to find Javi and a stolen car, and supreme antics ensue with the whole family in tow.

As soon as they arrive in Atlantic City, they are confronted with a couple dead bodies, and then the police arrive, including Georgia, and hot cop, Nick. Just like prior books, Finlay and Vero find themselves in difficult situations, often involving disguises and fleeing from the cops, but they always have each other's backs. And there's a nice mix of romance in this installment as well.

I found this installment to be a little more confusing to follow than prior books, but equally as fun and enjoyable to read. I couldn't stop turning the pages to find out how the story would end. And as with prior books, the ending leaves you hanging and setting up the scene for the next book.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review.

3.5 stars

Finlay and Vero’s shenanigans never go out of style. Being with them and all those characters are always such a fun time. Their adventures are silly, getting kinda repetitive tho, but i still end up enjoying my time.

Huge Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this copy.

Finlay, Vero, and the gang are back in the 4th installment of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series. This was so fun to read and I’m so grateful to have received an advanced copy.

Finlay and Vero are off to Atlantic City in search of a car that was stolen from them, a car that contains some important information that could incriminate them. A risk that Finlay isn’t willing to take when her hot, Cop boyfriend, Nick, is hot on the tail of this case. When Finlay and Vero try to sneak away for a girls weekend to take care of business, Stephen, the kids, and Finlay’s mom somehow sneak their way into the weekend shenanigans in Atlantic City. And when they arrive? Nick, Georgia (Finlay’s Cop sister), Sam (another Cop), and an FBI agent are also there – following a lead on the case to arrest Feliks Ghirov, the Russian mob boss with whom Finlay has been in a precarious working arrangement. As always, the story is a hot mess, but a funny, silly, high stakes hot mess. The situations Finlay and Vero get into never cease to surprise me.

After the last two Finlay Donovan books, I felt mid about the series, while I wanted to keep going, the last two were just okay compared to the first, but this one redeemed the series for me. It was fun and exciting and the change of scenery was nice. I still don’t love Nick as Finlay’s love interest, he falls a little flat for me, too stereotypical cop in my opinion, but I do love the way he supports Finlay and he seems to enjoy spending time with her kids too. I also love that Stephen continues to grovel to try and get Finlay back. Not happening.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano is a fun and quick read that I didn't realize is part of a wider world with this character. I do think this story reads well as a stand alone but will be looking into the author's other works as I want more time with these characters . definitely want to nab a physical copy of this one upon its release in march.

ARC Review:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

Finlay and Vero are once again thrown into mess upon mess, as they set off to Atlantic City to save Javi from his kidnappers. These books do not miss. They never fail to have me hooked from the get go. I laughed, face palmed, and gasped my way through this delightful mystery. @ellecosimano will always be an auto-buy author for me.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read this e-arc.

I loved this book! I will definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. This entire series is so fun to read.

Another fun read with Finn and Vero sleuthing away. A lot of twists and turns with great characters. The entire gang head to Atlantic City; even Finns mom has some fun. I’m really enjoying this series with all the humor. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC

It’s safe to say that these books get better each time. This is my favorite one so far. Finlay is at it again in a commotion trying to figure out how to solve a problem that she was thrown into. It was great!

I would follow Finlay and Vero anywhere! The perfect dynamic duo! Each book in this series is full of laughs, mystery, and friendship. The characters are all unique and following their journey is a blast. I highly recommend reading every book in the series and the audiobooks are amazing!

Starting this review without giving away the previous book's excitement feels like dodging a confetti storm! Finlay and Vero planned a girls' weekend in Atlantic City, but guess who crashes their party? Finlay's mom, ex-husband Stephen, and their adorable kids turn the trip into a family affair. Against all odds, our duo kicks off an adventure filled with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster.

From meddling relatives to unexpected foes, Finlay and Vero face hurdles at every turn. But here's the kicker—they're not playing small stakes poker here. Nope, they're all in, pulling out every trick in the book to win big.

Picking up right where Book #3 left off, this latest installment initially takes a sec to find its groove. But when it does, hold onto your seats! The fun and frolics go off the charts.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice wraps up almost perfectly, hinting at a new direction in the next book. Brace yourself because a previously missing character might just steal the show. Exciting, right? For the ultimate adventure, start from Book #1 and binge-read this series!

Fans of Stephanie Plum will love Finlay Donovan’s wacky adventures. In the fourth book of the series, Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to try and rescue Javi, Vero’s childhood friend and possible future love interest, from the mob. Of course things get complicated when Finlay’s ex-husband, children and mother tag along. Before long, bodies are on ice in a hotel tub, Nick (aka hot cop boyfriend) and the FBI show up seriously cramping Finlay and Vero’s investigation and chaos ensues. Sure, logic sometimes takes a vacation, but that's part of the charm! Overall, it’s a really fun read and I hope the series continues.

This is the 4th book in the series and I devoured all of the others as they came out. Finlay Donovan never ceases to give me all the emotions in a book, from laughter to suspense as the plot lays itself out. This book was no different. Without giving any spoilers, I really did like it, though there were some moments I was not super fond of the writing. I love seeing a relatable character because Finlay is so real-life coded and has her flaws too, which is another reason I love reading this series. I will continue to devour every book until Elle is done with them :)

I LOVE this whole series! After reading the prologue alone, I knew it was going to be a good one and it did not disappoint.