I love Finlay Donovan. These books are not deep or scary, but they are so entertaining. The narrator of the audio books is so wonderful. She brings every character to life and each has a distinctive voice.

Finlay's elderly neighbor is arrested for murder when a body is discovered in her backyard. Her grandson gets her out of jail and promptly drops her on Finlay's doorstep for "a couple of days." He leaves and Finlay can't find him after that, leaving her to take care of Mrs. Haggerty. Finlay's desire to keep an eye on Mrs. Haggerty drags her into the mystery of who killed the man in the backyard. Pretty son, her exhusband is arrested for the murder and Finlay is determined to prove his innocence.

This is another banger from Elle Cosimano. I love these books. They are so entertaining that I'm sad when they're done. This is totally entertainment and if you like mysteries and humor, you'll like these books.

Elle Cosimano once again hits it out of the park. I did not expect to enjoy the Finlay Donovan series as much as I have. I will listen/read as many Finlay Donovan books as Cosimano will write.

Finlay and Vero continue to get themselves in predicaments that are far-fetched but so entertaining and fun. I think I enjoy Finlay's story more each book. I have chuckled so many times.

The audiobook of this series if fantastic!

How soon can Elle Cosimano give us another installment of Finlay, Vero and the other characters? <3

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I've never been able to stay engaged in a book series—until Finlay Donovan. This series is the exception. I’m completely hooked on the wild shenanigans, and I find myself laughing out loud multiple times in every book. If you're looking for an irresistibly fun and entertaining read, I highly recommend this series! Obsessed.

Finlay Donovan just can’t catch a break! While many threads in this series were wrapped up in book four, new developments and some lingering issues plague Finlay and Vero here. Their relationships with their boyfriends, nosy neighbor, and Finlay’s ex-husband bring lots of angst and many laughs (at least, for the reader). Plus, listening to Angela Dawe’s excellent narration is worth it just to hear agent Sylvia discuss the “hot cop” Finlay is dating! Seriously, this series just keeps going with outrageous antics, quirky characters, and LOL moments. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook.

Thank you for the ALC.

This was one of the better ones in the series. I like that it stayed “at home” instead of Finley and Vero travelling all around introducing us to characters we don’t know. I liked that Mrs. Haggerty played such a big role in this one. I was waffling on this series with the previous book in the series, but this one redeemed it.

*thank you to Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for audiobook for review*

3.5 rounded up

This fast paced series returns with a new mystery that Finlay finds herself wrapped up in. I really enjoyed the mystery this time and I'm glad that we have moved away from the mob storyline. The romance does feel like it's moving at a snail's pace unfortunately. Like there was multiple scenes of them taking each other's clothes off, but that's just sex. I see their sexual chemistry, but there never seems time for romance. I personally wish she wasn't dating a cop because in order for the relationship to work, the cop will have to ignore the law for her. With this being fiction I try to not let that damper my enjoyment.

I have been enjoying this series, but I would love a more romance and a jump in time so her kids aren't so young anymore.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I usually wait for the audio but I got the ebook before I could get the audio so I binged that first and let me tell you the entire time I was reading it I was reading it with the narrator's voice in my head. I love the narrator of this series! After finishing it, a couple weeks later, I then got the audio and, of course, had to listen to that. This made me so happy. Imagine me doing all the things with a smile on my face and laughing out loud (attention Walmart shoppers, that was me). This one starts with a call to the school because Delia is being expelled for fighting (really she was defending herself), then Mrs. Haggerty moves in after being released from jail since her house still has police tape after the body was discovered in her backyard. Don't forget Cam and his dog show up for dinner and play video games. Oh, the chaos but the joy. What else, oh! Potty training, the Mrs. Haggerty way. Don't forget book club because what happens in book club may not stay in book club, especially when brownies are involved.

I implore you to start this series at the beginning and enjoy your way through. It will be one of the best decisions you make!

I love this series! It just so fun and after four books, you think the storylines would start to plateau. But nope! Not this series. Each story gets wilder yet somehow just sort of believable?

I think this was the first twist I actually caught onto early in the book, but it didn’t take away from the experience.

Can’t wait for the next one!

Big thanks to Macmillan Audio for the advance copy!

I love Finlay Donovan and I loved this installment of her ongoing story. Elle Cosimano has done such a great job creating these characters and developing them throughout the series. The writing is fun and witty, and the plot keeps a nice pace from start to ending. I have enjoyed each of the books in Audiobook format as well, and really appreciate the narrator. This was such a fun listen, with new characters and more plot twists included! Highly recommend if you are looking for a series that has a bit of everything - romance, found family, mystery, and some murder along the way!
3.5 stars rounded up

Thank You to Macmillan Audio for the early listen provided through NetGalley Shelf. These are my honest thoughts.

I love this series so much. Every book is such a comfort read. I always love to see what kind of hilarious situations Finlay and Vero get in to! So many laugh out loud moments and some heartwarming ones too. The side characters bring so much to the story! If I had to describe this book in three words they would be witty, charming and fun! It’s the perfect mix of humor and mystery. That cliffhanger….. Can’t wait for the next book!

As always wonderfully done. Finlay once again finds herself involved in someone troubling business. She thought after her neighbor had been arrested she wouldn’t have to worry about her for a while, she couldn’t have been more wrong. In true Finlay fashion she and Vero work to solve their problems without getting themselves into trouble. However, the men in their lives are making things more difficult. A wild ride as usual with a cliffhanger st the end. I can’t wait for the next installment with Finlay, Vero, Nick “the hot cop” and the rest of the crew.

Narrated once again by the amazing Angela Dawes! This series is dynamite! This time, Finlay and Vero get caught p with resident busy-body neighbor, Margaret Hagerty. There seems to have been a body found in her rosebushes. However, things really take a turn when Finlay's ex-husband, Steven, is charged with the murder. Getting out of sticky situations seems to be Finlay's forte and this mystery is no different.
Luckily for us Finlay fans, this series will definitely be continuing. Next up, getting Vero out of trouble!

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this digital audio e-arc.*

Book 5 in the Finlay Donovan Series continues as has her earlier ones, right where the previous book left off. Her neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty has been arrested after a body was found buried in her backyard. She is the neighborhood busy body, watcher of all that is going on and quite cranky. But when she turns to Finlay for help, how could Finlay say no. Well she tired will little success.

This book had a different feel than the previous ones in this series. The previous ones sometimes had a outrageous convoluted feel with too much suspending of belief while at the same time still being entertaining. With Digs Her Own Grave, it is a story that had relevant and poignant themes while still being mysterious and humorous.

I was given the audio, which is how I have read the other books. The reader is Angela Dawe who again delivered an awesome performance. She brings the book and characters to life. If you haven’t read any of the series, I highly suggest you start at the beginning otherwise nothing really is going to make sense.

Digs Her Own Grave shows a side of Mrs. Haggerty that no one expects.

My thanks to Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for a honest review.

3.5 stars. This was my first time reading/listening to a Finlay Donovan book (at the time I chose it, I didn't realize it was the 5th book of the series) and I really enjoyed it. It is a cozy comical mystery that keeps you entertained. It's a quick, easy read/listen and the characters are fun, quirky, and relatable.

The audio narration was easy to follow along and listen to. The voices fit the characters and were easy to distinguish. I will definitely be going back to read/listen to the first book. Each novel ends with a cliffhanger that leads you into the next, which I find to be a fun element of this series.

A cozy mystery isn't my typical genre which is why I gave it 3.5 stars but I would recommend this audiobook to others (although I'd probably recommend starting with the first book). While this can be read/listened to as a stand alone, I'm under the impression that there is character development that builds in the first 4 novels and carries through to this. I am already planning to read/listen the 6th book whenever it is published (2026) to find out what happens next! Below I've listed the order in which the series should be read.

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (2021)

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead (2022)

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun (2023)

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice (2024)

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave (2025)


Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for allowing me the opportunity to read/listen and review this book.

i was NOT expecting that twist, it was so good! i can’t wait for the next book in the series

i want to do a ride along with finlay and vero i love them so muchhhhhhh

Have I said that I love Finlay Donovan before? Because I freakin' love Finlay Donovan! She always finds a way to get herself into some precarious situations that end up being absolutely hilarious!

In the 5th installment in the series, Mrs. Haggerty was arrested for murder when they found a body buried in her backyard. She has since been released, but the power is shut off to her house, leaving her with nowhere to stay. Her grandson Brendan drops her off on Finlay's doorstep and she moves herself into Finlay's bedroom for the weekend (cough, cough). If Mrs. H didn't murder the man in her backyard, who did?

Things progress and fingers start being pointed at Stephen. How is Stephen always the bad guy? I mean, he is, but still lol. But Finlay knows deep down that Stephen didn't kill this man. It's up to her and Vero to step in and prove that he isn't the murderer. With the help of Hot Cop Nick, Cam and his Purple Eggplant, Mrs. H and her book club, the chaos ensues.

I really enjoyed this book and am so glad that the author has kept this series going! This one was a lot more believable and less far fetched than the last few installments. I absolutely loved the scenes with Mrs. H homeschooling Delia and Zac. The potty training scenes were laugh-out-loud hilarious. The Purple Eggplant, too funny! And the way Cam is with his dog, precious! And don't even get me started on Mrs. H's book club! That sounds like the type of book club that I want to be a member of (no shade to my own book club). This motley crew is to die for. 4.5 stars for FD Digs Her Own Grave. I can't wait to see what Cosimano has in store for #6!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

I love the Finlay Donovan series and was so excited to get an advanced copy of the latest story, book 5. This story is just what I expected - funny, hijinks, and a good mystery.

This story starts right where the last book ended, which admittedly did take me a minute to remember where we left off. I love that things keep rolling, but I almost need an "in the last episode" reminder when I go so long between books.

The story is funny and has a few new characters. There is also an ongoing romance. I would not recommend reading this as a standalone, the books need to be read in order for everything to make sense. The narration is fabulous, and I love returning to Finlay's crazy life.

Finlay Donovan has done it again, somehow stumbled into another mess of murder and mystery.

This time she's positive Steven had nothing to do with the body found at their neighbors, despite evidence to the contrary. Nick is trying his best to keep he out of trouble, and is hoping to help her, even despite Finalys reservations. Her nosy neighbor, Ms Haggerty, lands at her house and manages to become a part of the family, by homeschooling Delia and potty training Zach. However, as she soon discovers Ms. Haggerty is more than a busy body next door, she has her own secrets and plenty of them.

As always Vero and Finaly stumble through and manage to come out realively unscathed. Just when you think they both might be getting their happily ever after, Vero's past comes back to haunt her.

The narration, as always, is on point. Angela Dawes really makes Finlay and Vero come to life.

Another fun adventure with Finlay Donovan! These books are so much fun to read. I love how light-hearted this series is, while still being engaging. I enjoyed bringing back and learning more about previous characters, such as Cam and Ms. Haggerty. This series is best if read in order because there are so many characters and plot lines that are repeated throughout. I think my interest in the series had been waning and this book got me right back into it.. I am looking forward to the next one!

Angela Dawe is a fabulous narrator, as always.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

It has been such a long time since I've binged a series!

Finlay Donovan is such a fun ride... and after finishing this one, I wish I could keep binging this series forever! It's so much fun, crazy escapades, mob drama, and a solid amount of hijinks. Finlay and Vero are such a great team and the whole concept of this series is ridiculously fun.

The way this book ended though.... CRIMINAL. Straight to jail Elle Cosimano! And no cops like Nick to save you!