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

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance reader's copy of this book. Holy smokes. This book was another rollicking ride. The fun and intrigue continued and I loved every bit of it. I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. That cliffhanger at the end has left me wanting more and yet I know I won't get another for who knows how long. This series is one of the best.

Elle does it again! I’m never disappointed with Finley and really enjoyed this latest installment! If you haven’t been introduced to the series yet, start now!!!!

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano is the 5th book in the Finlay Donovan series.

"Finlay's neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, has been cleared of charges relating to the body found in her garden. After her release she shows up at Finlay's door to stay with her until her house is ready. When the detectives start looking at Finlay's ex-husband, Steven, though, Finlay and Vero must discover Mrs. Haggerty's secrets...before the police find theirs."

This story starts off a little slower than previous books. There is still the family chaos with both kids. Finlay is still trying to figure out how much to tell Detective Hottie. Vero is spending more time with Javi. When Finlay discovers the book club, things pick up. The story takes a big turn and gets typical Finlay nuts. Wild ending. Surprises with Finlay and Nick. And Elle - how could you leave us with Vero like that?

Finlay fans will enjoy this one. Lots of humor and insane situations - and be nice to your senior neighbors.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

I think this might be my favorite so far in the series. Not only was it fun, but we got to see a little more growth in the characters. Even this many books in, I"m not tired of their story yet!

OMG, I just finished this book, and it was hysterical! I very rarely laugh out loud, and I laughed so hard at this in places, my husband even said something! Not only that, I love the characters, the plot, and of course the writing. Is this perfect? Absolutely not, but anything that makes me laugh out loud is a very good thing. Besides, it’s perfect enough that I hope that there are many more in the series. This one didn’t weave together other books, which is fine as I think there are so many strings to tie together from other subplots, including how this one ended. I just love this series, and I am waiting with bated breath for the next one. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Elle Cosimano, and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this new book in the series. This may be my favorite book in the Finlay series. I liked how everything wasn’t as predictable to me as some of the previous books and how at the end (without giving any spoilers) there is room for another book. Also I love how I was able to listen to the ebook with the read aloud option.

Totally entertaining and engaging - this series is one of the best on the market. I am a big fan of Finlay and Vero and love all that they get involved in. Must-read!

Finlay Donovan is back! There are not enough words to express how much I love this series. And this latest installment doesn't disappoint. Equal parts mystery, romance, and laughs. Don't pass on this one!

This is one of my favorite series, and I think this book is Elle Cosimano’s best one yet! It is such a perfect blend of mystery, comedy, and romance. The characters are so lovable and I found myself rooting for them even as they did some morally questionable things. If you are looking for something laugh out loud funny with a lot of heart and a delightfully twisty plot, I would highly recommend picking up this book!

Finlay Donovan manages to escape from one slightly questionable, possibly illegal situation and lands in the middle of another. Again. She and her best friend/nanny/accountant Vero have slept one night since the escapades of the police citizens academy training. They want a break from the drama but their break is quickly interrupted by the discovery of a body in their neighbor’s backyard and subsequent arrest of Mrs. Haggerty by local police. Finlay’s and Vero’s relationship with Mrs. Haggerty has always been tense and somewhat adversarial. To make matters worse, her grandson, Brendan Haggerty, has dumped his grandmother on Finlay for safe keeping while he arranges for the repairs needed to his grandmother’s home. Oh my, how frustrating! When Finlay’s ex husband Stephen is arrested for his potential involvement in the murder, the drama increases again. Finlay believes in Stephen’s innocence despite all his past infidelities and the gossamer threads connecting him to both the site of the victim’s grave and the wife of the victim. But as Finlay and Vero spend time with Mrs. Haggerty, they discover she has her own secrets. Now she has to work fast to prove Stephen’s innocence and keep her life from completely falling apart.

This series is absolutely fantastic! Reading books one through four will increase your understanding of the relationships and dynamics at play in this fifth book in the series. These books are fast paced and quick reads. Truly a guilty pleasure to lose yourself in this series of books.

Elle Cosimano did it again with the latest in the Finlay Donovan series. I think this was my favorite yet, as it veers away from the whole Russian mob storyline and moves closer to home.

I was able to predict the outcome of this a bit easier than the others but I like where this takes the series (I don’t want to give away any spoilers!) I also am growing more attached to the Finlay and Nick’s relationship and watching this grow over the series has been great. Nick is the absolute best book boyfriend. I’m not going to lie, I wish the door was slightly more open with them haha but I understand the authors choice for this series.

Cannot wait for the next in the series. It continues to be an auto preorder for me!

This was the perfect book to escape into when life overwhelmed me and I just wanted a short escape. The book and the characters grabbed me immediately and I devoured it in a day. Entertaining and engaging.

I loved following along the journey connecting all the dots. I am obsessed with this series and will read all of them if she keeps writing them. Usually, get annoyed when the author makes the main character also be a writer but since Finlay is so much more than a writer I don’t mind it one bit.

It was fun to see Finlay and hot cop still going strong and encounter relatable relationship hurdles. Finlay and Vero relationship will always be my favorite. The banter and whit is great!

BIG Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. Expected publication March 5,2025.

The Finlay Donovan series is one of my favorites and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves their mystery and suspense wrapped in humor! This newest book was such a ride nonstop and had a few callbacks to earlier characters I hadn’t expected to see again. It continues almost exactly where the last one ended, which is extremely welcome given the cliffhanger ending! As a mom, I always enjoy the relatability of the parenting moments in this series and this one did not disappoint. The emphasis on female friendship and supporting women always comes through in the story for me, especially in this one. I can’t wait for the next one after that cliffhanger of an ending yet again! If you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waiting for?!

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC!

If you haven’t read the Finlay Donovan series, what are you waiting for?

This might be my favorite book in the series so far. Fast-paced and exciting, I couldn’t put it down! This book felt a little less chaotic than the last couple, while still being filled with Finlay and Vero’s crazy schemes. The cliffhanger really left me dying for more.

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

Thank you for Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press - Minotaur Books, and Elle Cosimano for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! All words herein are my own.

I wasn’t sure what to think going into this 5th book, particularly because this type of series typically loses its momentum after a couple books. That being said, I LOVED this book. I binged it in less than 48 hours because I couldn’t put it down. My favorite of the series remains the first one, but my next favorite is tied between the second and this one. It was super easy to keep reading with a fast enough pace without too much chaos. This book brought my huge love for Finlay Donovan back after getting a little burnt out from books 3/4. It’s obviously a very “out there” story, but it’s just so much fun to follow Finlay through the insanity. The ending has me dying for the next book!

The only thing I wish we could get more of is some spice! 🔥 But I love Finlay and Nick’s relationship!

Man, these books just keep getting better and better! I literally could not put this down and read it today from start to finish. Lots of twists and turns and character development are going on here. Especially with Finlay's nosey across the street neighbor/nemesis, Mrs. Haggerty.

OMG, that cliffhanger! I'm already ready for book six! This was a solid 4.5 stars for me.

Thanks, NetGalley/Minotaur Books, for the advanced copy. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Elle Cosimano strikes again! I can seriously never get enough of Finlay and Vero and the absolute insanity that they get up to. Everyone needs a Vero in their lives.

Finlay and Vero strike again in this fifth installment of the series, and we finally get to learn more about Mrs. Haggerty. As always, the book was fast paced and engaging with some laugh out loud moments. I do feel like Vero was a little bit more absent in this book, but it seems like she will take center stage in book 6, so I’m not concerned. Definitely a hit, especially for those who like the series. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc.