***I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.***
From USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun—the hilarious and heart-pounding next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.
"Fresh, heartfelt and witty, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is a twisty page-turner, and its relatable heroine Finlay Donovan is irresistible!" —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series
Dating. Diapers. And dodging bullets. Who said single moms can't have fun?
Finlay Donovan has been in messes before—after all, she's an author and single mom who's a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasons—but none quite like this. After she and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they may have "borrowed" in the process of saving the life of Finlay's ex-husband, the Russian mob got her out of debt. But now Finlay owes them
Still running the show from behind bars, mob boss Feliks has a task for Finlay: find a contract killer before the cops do. Problem is, the killer might be an officer.
Luckily, hot cop Nick has started up a citizen's police academy, and combined pressure from Finlay's looming book deadline and Feliks is enough to convince Finlay and Vero to get involved. Through firearm training and forensic classes (and some hands-on research with the tempting detective), Finlay and Vero have the perfect cover-up to sleuth out the real criminal and free themselves from the mob's clutches—all the while dodging spies, confronting Vero's past, and juggling the daily trials of parenthood.
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is the third book in her very popular Finlay Donovan Series and can be read as a stand-alone novel. This book is an excellent addition to the series and I enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed the previous books in the series.
Story Recap:
Mystery writer and single mother Finlay Donovan and her nanny/best friend Vero are at it again when they accidentally crush a luxury car, the Russian mob purchases the car, and now Finlay and Vero are beholden to the mob. The mob boss who is running things from behind bars, asks Finlay to find out who the contract killer is. The contract killer might be a cop, so Finlay and Vero sign up for the week-long citizen’s police academy to try and suss out the killer, and to gain some insight into police procedures for Finlay’s book.
My Thoughts:
I was so happy to be back in Finlay’s orbit, along with Vero and the other fun characters of the Finlay Donovan series. Like the previous books, this one has nonstop action, and these characters were in almost constant peril. Along with the impending danger is the trademark humor that always makes me laugh out loud when I’m around these characters.
The storyline is a bit over the top, and in my opinion, that is what makes this book and series so good. If you’re one that likes your books realistic and believable, this may not be for you. But, if you just want some fun and entertainment, you can’t get much better than the Finlay Donovan series.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun to anyone who enjoys fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
About Elle Cosimano
Elle Cosimano is the Edgar-nominated and award-winning author of the acclaimed young adult novels Nearly Gone, Holding Smoke, The Suffering Tree, and Seasons of the Storm. Her debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series, which was featured as a People Magazine Pick and one of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021. In addition to writing novels for teens and adults, her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post and Time. Cosimano lives with her husband and two sons in Virginia.
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IM SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS. look unrealistic BUT ALSO HILARIOUS books are my most favorite ever so I can’t wait to get to the series IT SOUNDS PERFECT!!!!!
I’m glad Finlay Donovan continues to be a good read for you. I occasionally like to read over the top books. You suspend reality for a while, and the author winks and the reader winks back. Fun!
I definitely need to continue this series. I got into a kind of romcom/murder mystery thing a couple of years ago after reading Dial A for Aunties… but then I felt like nothing else I read lived up to that. I wound up not continuing Finlay Donovan after the first and the same happened with Arsenic and Adobo. Maybe I need to spend this year reading their continuations so that I can rediscover the stories and potentially enjoy them more now that I’m not comparing them so hard to something else haha! Plus, Elle lives near me and so she always does events at my favorite bookstore… I’d like to actually have a reason to attend those 😉
I love when over the top things work out to better the story. This sounds like a great series. I’ve been into mystery and thrillers lately, so this sounds great for me. Thanks for the review!
Great review, Wendy! I don’t mind an over the top storyline at times. Sometimes those end up being some of the best stories, I think. Thanks for sharing! 😀
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Fab review! This is one of my most-anticipated releases, so it makes me happy to see you enjoyed it.
Oh good, I hope you enjoy it too.
IM SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS. look unrealistic BUT ALSO HILARIOUS books are my most favorite ever so I can’t wait to get to the series IT SOUNDS PERFECT!!!!!
Thank you, Anoushka
Sounds like a thrilling and fun read!
Thank you, Jolene. It was!
I was laughing so hard when she was trying to get her son out of that man’s bathroom stall. That scene was priceless 😂
That part was really funny. It’s such a fun series!
Glad you enjoyed this one! I’ve thought about reading this series but with it being over the top I don’t think it would be for me.
It might not be. Thanks
The description does sound a bit over the top. But you’ve read the other books , correct? This was a great review.
Yes, I’ve read the entire series and all the books are a bit over the top! But very fun
I finally reserved the first book in the series and I’m just waiting for my library approval to come through. Looking forward to it!
Oh good! I hope you can get to it soon!
All of the books in this series are high on my TBR list! I need to read them quickly before there’s a fourth book out and I’m even farther behind. ;D
LOL, yes you do! I hope you enjoy the series when you can get to it.
Great review!! I’m starting this one tomorrow and I’m so excited!!
I hope you enjoy it, Leslie
Great review, Wendy!!!
Thank you, Cindy
This sounds like a fun series.
It is! Thank you, Cathy
We’re so glad that it lived up to your expectations!
Thank you!
Still to get to these but they sound like such good fun. Glad they’re continuing to entertain. Great review, Wendy 🙂🙂
Thank you, Mallika! They are certainly entertaining!
I’m glad Finlay Donovan continues to be a good read for you. I occasionally like to read over the top books. You suspend reality for a while, and the author winks and the reader winks back. Fun!
I love the way you put that, “the author winks and the reader winks back”. it’s perfect.
I’m glad you liked this one too.
Thank you, Kristi
I definitely need to continue this series. I got into a kind of romcom/murder mystery thing a couple of years ago after reading Dial A for Aunties… but then I felt like nothing else I read lived up to that. I wound up not continuing Finlay Donovan after the first and the same happened with Arsenic and Adobo. Maybe I need to spend this year reading their continuations so that I can rediscover the stories and potentially enjoy them more now that I’m not comparing them so hard to something else haha! Plus, Elle lives near me and so she always does events at my favorite bookstore… I’d like to actually have a reason to attend those 😉
Wow, I’d love to meet Elle someday. I hope you find a series you can enjoy.
I’ve never read any of this series but I’ve heard about them, great review 😊
Thank you, Jenny!
I love when over the top things work out to better the story. This sounds like a great series. I’ve been into mystery and thrillers lately, so this sounds great for me. Thanks for the review!
It’s a lot of fun, Kami. I hope you enjoy it.
Glad you enjoyed this one! I’ve thought about reading this series but with it being over the top I don’t think it would be for me.
It’s not for everyone. Thanks!
Wow this sounds like a fun read! Wonderful review Wendy!🤗📚💜
Thank you, Susan.
Great review, Wendy! I don’t mind an over the top storyline at times. Sometimes those end up being some of the best stories, I think. Thanks for sharing! 😀
It was just fun! Thank you, Stephanie
I still need to read this series, especially because you make them sound so fun. Great review!
I hope you enjoy the series if you decide to read it.
I haven’t read any of these, but I am starting to be very tempted to give them a try with all these glowing reviews of the series!
The series is a bit over the top, but it’s funny and the action is non stop
I’ve never read any of these but have seen so many great reviews for them that I think I need to add them to my TBR.
They are a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy them if you decide to jump in!