Finlay Donovan · #4
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
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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?
The series
In the Finlay Donovan series, Elle Cosimano blends humor, suspense, and heart in a story that pulls readers in with its quirky protagonist and unexpected twists. Finlay Donovan is a single mother and struggling novelist whose life takes a bizarre turn when she’s mistakenly identified as a contract killer. What follows is a wild ride through dangerous (and sometimes hilarious) situations as Finlay juggles the demands of motherhood, writing deadlines, and the ever-growing pile of trouble she finds herself in.
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What makes this series stand out is how effortlessly it weaves together relatable, everyday challenges with absurd, high-stakes drama. Cosimano creates a world where mundane life—parenting, paying bills, and keeping up with work—collides with the chaos of mistaken identities, unexpected criminal activity, and plot twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Each book explores Finlay’s growth as a character, from her reluctance to get involved in dangerous situations to her ultimate embrace of the wild ride life throws her way.
The Finlay Donovan books are not just about thrilling capers and laugh-out-loud moments. At their core, they touch on themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the unexpected ways people can change their lives—even when they’re just trying to get by. With clever dialogue, fast-paced narratives, and a lovable lead, this series offers something rare: a mystery that’s as heartwarming as it is heart-pounding.
Whether you’re in the mood for a story with a bit of dark comedy, an action-packed plot, or simply a character who feels like a friend (albeit a slightly chaotic one), Finlay Donovan is sure to entertain. With each new installment, the stakes get higher and the laughs get louder—offering a refreshing spin on the cozy mystery genre.
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