I quite enjoyed this deeper dive into Vero’s back story. As always it was a fun quick read by the author. As a bank employee of many years I was very frustrated with many plot points that are absolutely not the way banks work but I’d recommend this story to any Finlay Donovan fans!

Vero is hands down my favorite character in the Finlay-universe. So funny and heartfelt while also bringing the mystery. This whole series is a winner.

This was written as a prequel to the Finlay Donovan series. It was a rehash of what lead up to the first book in that series. Since I had already read the series, it didn't hold my interest.

I tried to read it but the copy had lines of words all run together (like this: Itwasarashofwhatleaduptothefirstbookinthatseries.) I was able to read it but did not enjoy reading that w2ay. I am sure the final print didn't have those issues.

So all in all, it is a nice way of having background info on the FD series.

Vero’s story. Love that we get more background on her and how she got here. Did an immersive read. Good on audio. Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books and Elle Cosimano for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Book 3.5 of the Finlay Donovan series. This short story dives into Finlay's partner-in-crime Vero's past. It was great getting a deeper look into Vero's life.

Great origin story for Vero! Thank you for giving us her background.. explains lots of about the character that we've always loved!

An entertaining short story. I suggest reading this before the Finely Donovan series. Loved it! Thanks #Netgalley and #StMartinsPress for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano is an entertaining short story that offers fans of the Finlay Donovan series a deeper insight into Vero's backstory. Set before the events of the main series, this short story fills us in on where Vero was, and what she was doing, before she met Finlay, and how she became our favourite fictional nanny.

This short story is witty and engaging, with the Elle Cosimano humour we all know and love. In this short story, you will find a blend of both suspense and comedy, with a dash of romance to top it all off.

This is supplemental reading material to the Finlay Donovan series, and I highly recommend picking it up if you are a fan of the series.

Love that this sidekick got her own fun novel. This was a quick and entertaining read. It didn’t quite reach the level of Finlay’s books but almost. It grabbed me quickly and I enjoyed the whole thing.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for access to this short story eBook! Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is the short story of Vero right before she meets Finlay. It's quick, fast-paced and fun.

This wasn’t quite what I expected from Vero’s past, but I should have known that the author would craft another funny and silly story, meaning that in the best way. I was nervous to read this… a side story like this can be just as iffy as some sequels, but it’s a great read. Vero definitely is the right BFF for Finley!

VERONICA RUIZ BREAKS THE BANK

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A fun little novella to accompany the Finlay Donovan series. The author has done so well at creating Vero’s character. She has a very distinct voice, attitude, and her actions often match what you’d expect from her.

The novella is written for the fans of the series and didn’t really add anything to the overall storyline. It just left me wanting more backstory!

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A fun back story about Finlay Donovan's sidekick about her past and how she and Finlay met. A quick, humorous read about a beloved character.

*3.5 Stars Rounded Down to 3*

We finally have some backstory on Finlay’s nanny turned sidekick Vero! Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is told from Vero’s POV and explains how she ends up in Virginia and becomes Finlay’s nanny. The story leads right up until Vero’s and Finlay’s meeting at the bank from Book 1, and the mystery and events in the short story tie into the rest of the series. This book is heavy on the tension between Vero and Javi, which makes complete sense given his appearances in the series, but I wish there was a little more to the meeting between Finlay and Vero. I think if I had read it first and had it truly led into Book 1 in the series, I would feel differently as it would truly be the setup leading me into the full Finley Donovan series. With that said, this was a super easy read that I finished in one sitting (it takes roughly two hours).

Recommend?
Would I recommend this? I recommend it because it gives more backstory on Vero but don’t feel that it’s super necessary to read. I personally think it would make more sense to read this as Book .5 of the series before starting Book 1, then you’ll see the side character Javi pop up in later books in the series. Reading it as Book 3.5 messed up the flow of the series to me.

Read If You Like…
• Fast-Paced
• Character Backstory
• Quick-Witted FMC
• Mysterious Romance
• Easy, One-Sitting Read

This was a solid, fun, short addition to the Finlay Donovan series. I enjoyed seeing Vero take center stage and learning more about her past. I don't think I would've cared about it very much if I weren't already familiar with the series, but it was a fun, quick read since I am.

I read a copy of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I love the Finlay Donovan series. Love. Vero's character is part of what makes the books so great so I was excited to read this little book and get a look into her background.

And it was fine. I understand that it is a novella but I really did want more of her wit, banter and creativity. As it was, her attempts at sleuthing felt flat and lacklaster compared to the Vero we know and love in the novels. I wish I could put my finger on just what is lacking but, while it had potential, I really would have loved more. Do I think a fan of the series should still pick It up? Sure, while they're waiting for another of the "real novels."

An interesting short story what's a college girl to do when she's accused of taking money run off course. Which of course is only going to make her problems worse.

Finally, we get Vero's backstory! This kind of read like the author needed to complete a set, but it's a short read and should help us understand the next book.

Liked learning Vero’s backstory even if I think her reasons for leaving school are unrealistic and silly. And I loved seeing her first interactions with Finlay. This is a quick, cute addition to the series.

This was another fun one. A little background into Vero gives me more of an idea about how brilliant she is of a character. Thank you to NetGalley for the free ebook.

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