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The first book in this series was very funny and entertaining. Let's see how the sequel will be.

I am so glad I finally picked this up at the suggestion of a fellow bookish buddy! This was hilarious, cozy, and downright fun with just the right touch of romance. I will definitely be continuing this series!

3.5 ⭐️

I think I had too high of expectations based on all the 5 star reviews as it wasn‘t really a 5 star book in my opinion. Finlay Donovan Is Killing It was an easy, quick read with a really good ending and some great characters. But I think I missed the charm and comedic relief that so many others enjoyed. #LitsyLoveReads

Thanks for the book @Mommamanzi !! I can‘t wait to read it!! #cbbc

Just got home from a Mediterranean cruise. We had stops in Italy and Croatia, and we browsed several bookstores along the way. Decided my traveling abroad “thing” is going to be picking up a book I loved in the countries I travelled to. Here is Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert in Italian (that cover 😍) and Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano in Croatian.

Book #58
4/5
This novel is kind of how Bridget Jones Diary would be if you added in some Murders and detective work. Good read. 😊

Implausible and crazy in the best kind of way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another vacation read 🏖 and was good. I had a good time with this one ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was SO much fun! I probably never would have picked it up if not for a recommendation from a coworker, but I‘m really glad I did.

Could have been productive today, but I had to find out how this book ended! Definitely enjoyed the mystery, humor, & characters, I guess I now have another series to keep up with.

Thanks so much to my #LitsyLove family for this wonderful surprise mail! I can't wait to read this book, and I love this coffee flavor! Thanks so much for thinking of me! 💙

Love Finlay!!

#Sunglassesoncover
#MayMontage

Thanks so much for the surprise bookmail, Misty!! I've been looking forward to reading this because I really liked Elle Cosimano's Nearly Gone. Thanks so much for thinking of me, my sweet friend! 💗 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Check out my Book Recommendation on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday here https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-finlay-donovan-is-killing...

This made the perfect book for my commute. I knew I would finish it on the way home from work today so I preemptively borrowed the next two before heading out. Finlay‘s life is a dumpster fire and you can‘t help but root for her while at the same time loving the flames.

I think most of you know the premise of this story. Finlay is talking with her editor about her novel and someone heard words like contract, kill him, payment, and thought they were talking about a hitperson and now wants to hire Finlay. This is an absurd, unrealistic contemporary adult cozy mystery for me. So funny. I was laughing on all the time. It was good after all my busy month and after serious books. This is for laugh. Don‘t expect more ⬇️

I listened to this one on audio. At first I wasn‘t sure about all the different voices the book narrator was using but about halfway through I was hooked. I don‘t read a whole lot of fiction but I liked this one. It was an interesting story & funny at times. I‘ve already checked out the next one from the library (via Libby/audio). Definitely looking forward to reading the rest in the series. #bookspin

I had heard mixed things and picked this up as a second attempt at filling my cozy mystery reading challenge. I did not like the dynamic between the characters at all. I know people said you had to suspend your belief for this book, but that encompassed too much for me. I returned it to my tbr and hope it speaks to me at a different time and mood.

My current reads

When all the library holds come in at the same time 😂

This is a good one! It isn‘t like any murder mystery that I‘ve read. I‘ve already recommended it to my mother who‘s a huge fan of the genre. The main character reminds me of my mother. Someone who kinda falls into unusual situations and always seems to make the best of them in the most hilarious and interesting ways. Being around people like that you‘re always thinking ‘what‘s next?‘ 😂I love Finlay and was completely absorbed by her story.

1. Season? Fall
Snack? I usually don‘t eat while reading, but I do like some pretzels
Color? Darker Green
Flower? Lilly of the Valley
Book Setting? Modern day tbh
Beverage? Coffee
Game? Pokemon to keep it easy- but 90‘s platformers have my heart

2. Tagged! Alongside Conjure Women and Town of Babylon

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this it was an easy fast read. Not sure if the antics will be something I would want to read again and again. The comparisons to Stephanie Plum I totally agree with.

This book was surprisingly wonderful. I picked it up on a whim and am so glad that I did. It felt reminiscent of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series with the whacky characters and crazy adventures. I really liked Finlay's relationship with her nanny/business partner. Definitely looking forward to reading more in this series.

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The premise (novelist and exhausted mother is mistaken for a contract killer) sounded so fun, but the book is just fine. The tone is breezy but I didn‘t find it funny, and I found Finlay really irritating. It was mildly entertaining. I just wish it had been funnier and that Finlay hadn‘t come across as being so mean as she did to me.

I picked this up from #MountTBR after reading @DGRachel's review. I couldn't put it down and was grumpy when I had to.

Finlay Donovan is a writer, divorcee, single mum and her life seems to be falling apart. Then a woman at the next table overhears her conversation with her agent and sees the content of her bag and comes to the wrong-right conclusion that Finlay might be the perfect killer for hire. Hands-on research for her new novel?

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A great book, very funny at moments.

Read for reading challenges.

5/5

Delightful! Finlay Donovan, struggling author, divorcee, and single mom is in breach of her latest book contract. An overheard conversation with her agent in a Panera leads to a misunderstanding that turns Finlay‘s life upside down as she takes on a new roll as a reluctant contract killer. Mostly unbelievable, absolutely hysterical, and completely entertaining, I can‘t wait to read more of Finlay‘s adventures.

Well, that was over the top fun. Any book that makes me LOL gets 5 🌟 from me. Down and out mystery writing mother of two accidentally becomes a hitman. It was ridiculous fun and just what i needed.

This week‘s #SouperSunday recipe came from the NYT Cooking section - Chickpea Harissa Soup. Listened to the first few chapters of the tagged while cooking and eating…the perfect combo! 🔪😂

Credit to @TheBookHippie for inspiring my weekly meal prep plans! 🥣

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Can we please cease the “First-Name-Last-Name-is-Verbing-Noun” and “The-Adjective-Noun-of-First-Name-Last-Name” freaking book title trend?? Enough is enough. 😂 But, I digress. It took a minute for this to grow on me, but a struggling author who accidentally becomes a hit woman is sneakily funny and entertaining. I‘ll definitely continue this fun series!

I‘ll admit, I was VERY skeptical at first. But all of my concerns were eventually explained and while absolutely far fetched, this was a joy ride to listen to. I‘m now looking forward to continuing the series 😊

#Shelfie or maybe hoarder of books!! 🤷🏻‍♀️📚❤️
My happy place ❤️

#JanuaryJazz

Thank you, @BennettBookworm for including this one on your #AuldLangSpine list. I really liked it and have requested the audiobook for book 2!

#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
#2023ReadySetRead #nobuy2023 #BookSpinBingo
@Clwojick @PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks

I‘ve read the first one and it was really good!! 💗📚💙

#Murder!
#JanuaryJazz

It‘s a widely known fact that most moms are ready to kill someone by eight thirty A.M. on any given morning.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha @BennettBookworm

Could not put this one down! A single mom in the midst of a custody battle with her philandering ex, finds herself mistaken for a professional hitman. I loved the banter, so entertaining! The nanny-turned-accountant, Vero, definitely makes the book. The whole thing was just absolutely fun. Suspend your belief and enjoy the ride.

My first listen of the year and my first book from @MallenNC and it was PERFECT 🤩 I really enjoyed this light hearted story of single mom Finlay who is mistakenly assumed to be a hired killer. Chaos & hilarity ensues. Can‘t wait to read the next book in the series. #ALspine @monalyisha #52BookClub23 #AboutMurder

My first audio listen for 2023 from @MallenNC #ALspine list @monalyisha is FANTASTIC 😄
Totally loving it! Using for #Booked2023 #ProperNounInTheTitle #52Books23 #AboutMurder

4/5⭐

Funny. Twisty. Cozy.

Thank you for a great #AuldLangSpine list @BennettBookworm . I‘ve only read Evelyn Hugo but have a few others on my TBR. I‘m going to start with these 3 in January. I already have them so I‘m set.

#ALSpine

I loved this book. It was funny and unpredictable. I loved the characters in this book. The murder mystery was intriguing. For the longest time I didn't know who murdered Harris! I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

4.25 stars- This book was just soo fun and funny, it wasn't super predictable like some of this type are. I didn't know who the killer was or what would happen, mostly. It was also hilarious and I was rooting for Finlay the whole time, and I hated her ex for most of it with a fiery passion! This book also just had me caring about the characters and what would happen, which is always a hallmark of a good book. I wouldn't say it was a masterpiece.

So much fun. Can‘t wait to read the next one.

Just finished and it was pretty good. Not sure if I‘m gonna pick up the sequel. I might tho

Finlay Donovan is a struggling single mom trying to write her next book and keep everything together. After a meeting with her agent at Panera is overheard, she finds herself being hired to “take care of” a woman‘s problem husband. Writing murder mysteries proves to be a lot easier than living them though.

I loved this! It was witty and fast paced with likable characters. Can‘t wait to read the next one!

This was unexpectedly fun and comical! Not serious in the least which made it a great escape. Vero is one of the best side characters! I listened to it on audio which I think helped make the story better.

So I finished my first book of the #dewysoct!!! It took me awhile because I was cleaning house, doing laundry, and helping my grandma who is getting over hip surgery. It took me 4 hours and 33 minutes!!!

#dewys24hourreadathon #dewysoct