Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
A Novel
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4.6 • 40 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano comes Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice—the fiercely anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.
"Finlay Donovan is irresistible!"—Janet Evanovich
Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are in sore need of a girls’ weekend away. They plan a trip to Atlantic City, but odds are—seeing as it’s actually a cover story to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero’s childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen car—it won’t be all fun and games. When Finlay’s ex-husband Steven and her mother insist on tagging along too, Finlay and Vero suddenly have a few too many meddlesome passengers along for the ride.
Within hours of arriving in their seedy casino hotel, it becomes clear their rescue mission is going to be a bust. Javi’s kidnapper, Marco, refuses to negotiate, demanding payment in full in exchange for Javi’s life. But that’s not all—he insists on knowing the whereabouts of his missing nephew, Ike, who mysteriously disappeared. Unable to confess what really happened to Ike, Finlay and Vero are forced to come up with a new plan: sleuth out the location of Javi and the Aston Martin, then steal them both back.
But when they sneak into the loan shark’s suite to search for clues, they find more than they bargained for—Marco's already dead. They don’t have a clue who murdered him, only that they themselves have a very convincing motive. Then four members of the police department unexpectedly show up in town, also looking for Ike—and after Finlay's night with hot cop Nick at the police academy, he’s a little too eager to keep her close to his side.
If Finlay can juggle a jealous ex-husband, two precocious kids, her mother’s marital issues, a decomposing loan shark, and find Vero’s missing boyfriend, she might get out of Atlantic City in one piece. But will she fold under the pressure and come clean about the things she’s done, or be forced to double down?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The enjoyable fourth entry in Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series (after Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun) picks up right where the previous installment left off, with the suspense novelist turned sleuth and her nanny, Vero, pausing to collect Finlay's two young children from her ex-husband, Steven, before they head from Virginia to Atlantic City to rescue Javi, Vero's childhood love, from loan shark Marco. During that pause, Finlay and Vero accidentally amass multiple unwanted traveling companions, including Steven,who's angling for a reconciliation, and Finlay's mother, Susan. To make matters worse, Marco refuses to cooperate with Finlay and Vero once they arrive in Atlantic City, and shortly after their first meeting with the loan shark, the women find him dead in a luxury casino suite. Then the police—including Finlay's new boyfriend, Nick, and her sister, Georgia—arrive to look into Marco's death and the disappearance of his nephew, Ike, setting off a fine farce involving interfering mothers, lost hoodies, disappearing kidnapping victims, romantic jealousy, and dirty diapers. Cosimano nails the tone—breezy but not too fluffy—and maintains a breakneck pace throughout. Readers who prefer their mysteries to lean madcap will eat this up.
Customer Reviews
Laugh Out Loud Hilarious
Elle Cosimano does it again! I love the Finlay Donovan series! This book is full of mystery, outlandish tactics, and romance that I have come to love from this author.
This book has all the quirky characters that we love! Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to rescue Javi, but Steven, the kids, and Finlay's mom tag along. Finlay and Vero stumble upon dead bodies, and Nick and the FBI show up. The twists and turns in this book kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times.
I highly recommend this book. See content warnings to see if it's a good fit for you.
Content Warning:
-Murder
-Gambling
-Mild language
-Sexual innuendo
-1 fade to black sex scene
Great addition to the series!
This thrilling fourth installment follows Finlay Donovan and her trusty nanny-turned-friend, Vero, as they embark on a supposedly relaxing girls' trip to Atlantic City. However, their true mission is to track down a loan shark who kidnapped Vero’s childhood friend, Javi.
✨Thoughts✨
Donovan Rolls The Dice was absolutely epic, filled with mystery and laughter. Elle Casimano's masterful storytelling kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly flipping through the pages, desperate to uncover every twist and turn.
As Finlay's relationship with Nick develops, the stakes grow higher, testing her loyalty and forcing her to make difficult choices. The tension between them adds an extra layer of excitement and keeps the reader emotionally invested.
One of the standout aspects of this book is the dynamic friendship between Finlay and Vero. Their witty banter and unwavering support for one another bring so much joy to the story. I couldn't help but root for their success and laugh along with their hilarious escapades.
Overall, Donovan Rolls The Dice is a must-read for fans of mystery and satire. This series only keeps getting better, and I can't wait to read more. Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, for this copy.
An Entertaining Read!
Finlay and Vero are headed to Atlantic City to take care of some unfinished business. This time having to confront a loan shark in order to save her childhood crush, Javi. But first they must pick up her kids from her ex-husband, Steven. Steven demands that Finlay can’t take the kids out of state without his permission, so Finlay invites him to tag along. Will they be able to accomplish what they have set out to do or will they run into road blocks with Steven, Finlay’s mother, and the kids tagging along?
This fast-paced story will have you turning the pages to find out how Finlay and Vera get out of the predicaments they happen to get into! Expect the unexpected! I didn’t see the ending coming! Just a fun and entertaining read that will have you shaking your head and laughing at times! Finlay says she is done with the mob and police work to focus on her life and bring an author, but can she really stay away? An entertaining book to read for a book club or take on a vacation!