A visit back to Finlay’s world is guaranteed to be a fun read! I think I say this every time but this one was definitely my favorite! More murders to solve, more drama, and more Nick! I love these characters and the messes they find themselves in. My favorite part of this book was learning more about Finlay’s nosy neighbor Mrs. Haggerty. We had a couple of shocks at the end of the book and I cannot wait to read more! Thanks you NetGalley for the ARC!

Elle Cosimano does it again! I just love the misadventures of Finlay and Vero. I haven’t read a five book series and was nervous book 5 couldn’t live up to the others. This book surpassed my expectations and might be my second favorite of the series (book 1 being my favorite).

4 stars ⭐️ I love this series. There is never a dull moment which makes reading it so fun!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a super quick read but a bit of a miss for me. It was not a bad book but something was missing. I have loved certain books in this series and not liked others and this one falls in that category. It started strong but the humor in this one just didn't hit for me and felt a bit forced. I liked the side characters in this one that added new perspectives! This left off on a cliffhanger that surely indicates another book but I am not sure if I am invested enough in this series to keep going. I think I have just moved past this series sadly!

I really wanted to like this book. For me, this series has been a hit or miss throughout. I started off loving it and then it sort of stagnated but the last book was better so I had very high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, a lot of the humor in this book I just did not enjoy so I didn't get that element that takes you out of the mystery.

There were couple of additional characters in this one that it was interesting to see their perspective, But I did notice that this one ends on a cliffhanger and I just don't think I have it in me to read another one in this series.

In theory, everything about this sounds amazing, but at some point Things just become bonkers and unrealistic and I think the series has hit that point for me.

Yet another fantastic installment in the Finlay Donovan series! I can't get enough of these books and these characters. The expansion of Mrs. Haggerty's character in this one was a welcomed addition. Some of her scenes made me laugh out loud.

I will always recommend this series - fun, quick reads with entertaining characters that are a great blend of mystery, romance, and humor.

I really enjoyed this! I love the humor and personality of the characters and it was a very entertaining sequel to one of my favorite series. I will never not enjoy the hilarious situations Finaly finds herself in!

A funny finale to the Finlay Donovan series! I loved every one of these books and had a blast reading them. The characters were great and kept me sucked into to the twisty plot lines. A definite read for anyone!

The latest installment in the Finlay Donovan series is another hilarious and action-packed adventure. This time, Finlay and Vero are drawn into chaos when Mrs. Haggerty, the nosy neighbor, becomes a suspect after a body is found in her garden. When anonymous tips lead the police to investigate Finlay’s ex-husband, Steven, the duo must work quickly to clear his name.

A surprising twist comes when Mrs. Haggerty temporarily moves in with Finlay, bringing even more humor and tension as secrets unravel. I appreciated how this book expanded Mrs. Haggerty’s character, making her far more likable and complex than in earlier installments. The fresh dynamic between the characters, paired with the series’ signature humor and mystery, made this an enjoyable read.

Thoughtful recaps from prior books made it easy to jump back in, and even the smaller cameos felt purposeful and entertaining. Overall, this was another strong addition to the series, and I’m hopeful for more to come. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

Finlay Donovan is back! Perfect for fans of Stephanie plum and cozies, this book has mystery, romance, and laugh out loud humor. Fin’s neighbor Mrs haggerty is arrested after a body is found in her yard, but the heat quickly switches to Stephen, her ex husband. To keep her ex out of jail Fin has to find the killer, and hope the cops don’t take a closer look at her past! My only qualm with this book was that the overall plot felt a bit dumbed down and overexplained for the audience. Otherwise this was another great installment in the series. I appreciated that there is character and relationship growth, something similar books often don’t have as much of.

This fifth installment of the Finlay Donovan series switches up on us in just the right away. We open this story right on the heels of what felt like a really good conclusion- loose ends are tied up and all of the chaos of book 1-4 appears to be settled. Except, it's not- it never is. Just across the street are the stirrings of another crime that Finlay and Vero simply can't escape. While this isn't as edge-of-your-seat as FD Rolls the Dice, it's still a great book that keeps its pace, and keeps you guessing everyones next move until the very end. This was a one-sitting binge read a great way to spend an evening.

What I love most about this book (and the series as a whole) are the changes we keep following in each characters personal life. The action-packed chapters are bookended by chapters of growth and development for our main cast of characters. The kids are growing, the relationships are evolving, and the family dynamics are changing in healthy ways.

I'll be honest, I don't know what I'll do the day these books don't end with a cliff hanger. I could follow Finlay and Vero's mishaps to the ends of the earth. The ending of this one finally addresses a long-standing conflict which, hopefully, means we'll be getting closure that we've needed for a long time. Cannot wait for FD6.

I found this book totally entertaining! Who would take in the nosy neighbor? And the neighbor's book club..what a hoot. The detective gives the book a sexy touch. But all the dead bodies does add a mystery. The kids are fun too. Why keep on clothes, right? I don't know how she has time to write. She spends so much time in her minivan.
Loved the book!

I highly enjoy the Finlay Donovan books. While I teach elementary school, I would recommend the series to high school students.

The humor is great and the plots move along at a great pace. This is an excellent addition to the series.

Good ole Mrs Haggerty is finally getting main character spotlight! Not that Finlay and Vero aren't entertaining on their own but I enjoyed seeing more of the nosy neighbor in Cosimano's latest tale of intrigue, suspense, and murder!!

I have usually enjoyed this series. Initially, the books were quite funny. However, over time, the humor has faded and the ridiculousness of the plots has increased. This was a quick read, but I just couldn't get into the story. It was obvious to me from the very beginning where the story was going to go and sadly, I was right. It was just terribly predictable.

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Another great chapter in the Finley series. This series is always outlandish and silly and addictive. I love all the characters and their ridiculous adventures. I think that this may have been my favorite installment and I hope there are many more to come.

Finlay Donovan… at this point I feel like I’m part of her kooky family. This is the fifth book in the series, and I just keep coming back for more! In the middle of the series I kind of thought things were going downhill, but then book four was so good and it wasn’t a fluke. This book was also great!

I loved that all of my favorite characters were back! Things were messy and funny and ridiculous and everything I’ve grown to love and expect from Finlay and her crew. It almost plays out like a silly sitcom. I have a love/hate relationship with books ending on a cliffhanger, but in this case I am absolutely okay with it. It means there will most likely be a sixth book, and you already know I will be grabbing it up.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest rating and review.

If there is one thing that is guaranteed to happen, it is Finlay and Vero getting into trouble. It starts with Mrs. Haggerty moving in temporarily, which turns out to be a lot less temporary than they were led to believe. During her stay a lot of shady things are happening, and as usual the ladies investigate. This was such a fun read, I had so many feelings! And the ending?? I already need the next book!

A continuation of the action and mischief we’ve come to expect from Finlay with Vero by her side. This story brings back characters (Steven, Nick, Cam, Mrs. Haggerty and more) from previous books in the series with new twists adding to what we think we already know about them. Another entertaining read with another cliff hanger keeps me waiting for the next book.

Suspenseful,funny and quirky just like all Finlay Donovan books. Finlay comedy keeps the read wanting more and her non traditional family is funny.