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Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun | Elle Cosimano
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From USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gunthe hilarious and heart-pounding next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series. Dating. Diapers. And dodging bullets. Who said single moms can't have fun? Finlay Donovan has been in messes beforeafter all, she's an author and single mom who's a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasonsbut 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 clutchesall the while dodging spies, confronting Vero's past, and juggling the daily trials of parenthood.
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PageShifter
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I love characters in this series, and I think my favorite is Vero.

This was super light & fun, enjoyable read. I had really fun time!

#SeriesLove23

TheSpineView Fabulous! 4mo
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LeticiaToraci
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Mehso-so

This was entertaining but somehow more towards the romance than the first two books.

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Kaylamburson
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Every Finlay Donovan book has so much humor, suspense, and spice. Love this series so much, but wish I didn‘t have to wait for the spring to find out what happens after that cliffhanger!
The audiobooks are really well done and I finished it in just a few days!

mcipher If you‘re on NetGalley the new one is available there! (edited) 6mo
Kaylamburson Thanks @mcipher ! I do actually have access to the manuscript since I work for Macmillan, but I am trying to decide if I should wait for the audiobook since I listened to all of them on audio! 6mo
mcipher Oooh nice! 6mo
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SarahBookInterrupted
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This series is so good. I can‘t wait for the next book to come out in March. I have preordered it. It‘s funny and heartfelt, but the mystery is so great too. The characters are so lovable even the potential murders. The character development is excellent and the B story could be its own book in my opinion. Finlay and Vero have won my heart! I‘d drive off that cliff with them.

jewright The first one was especially funny. 7mo
SarahBookInterrupted @jewright it really was. It was the one that hooked me. I love characters like Finlay that fall into unfortunate circumstances but make the best of them in a lighthearted way. My mom is a real life character like Finlay. I often say to my siblings “ It‘s like she‘s being pranked”. 🤣 7mo
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BittersweetBooks
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Well I have a lot of experience with nice people…and it‘s always the nice ones that have something to hide 👀

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ReadingOver50
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Book 3 in the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay becomes more entangled with the mob, and also attends a week long police camp with Vero. Of the three books, this was the one that made me think it is getting more unrealistic. This was fun, with a good ending. Also it is implied that Steve is up to something shady, so that intrigues me.

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CoffeeNBooks
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The third book in the series was just as fun as the previous two- Finlay & Vero continue to find themselves involved in chaos, hijinks, mysterious capers, and all manner of ridiculousness. Looking forward to Book #4 next year!
#LitsyLoveReads

Gissy A book #4? I didn‘t know, 😲 9mo
Hooked_on_books I love these books! 9mo
jewright I‘m waiting for my hold to come in on this one. 9mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Just got this one!! 💚🖤 9mo
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Beachbum
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Ok, I haven‘t read the 1st one , “Finlay Donovan is Killing It”, but I will after I‘m done with this. It‘s not necessary to read the books in order because Elle Cosimano is such an amazing writer that she inserts a little bit of flashbacks in a subtle way it‘s not necessary. She adds drama, romcom and mystery,she has me hooked!!! A must read. You won‘t sleep when you start this in bed. Trust me 👍🏻#ellecosimanonewfan #newsummerread #ellecosimano

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Cinfhen
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#TitlesAndTunes #GuiltyPleasure
The newest book in the Findlay Donovan series. Cute, light & fun but my least favorite 🫤 They‘re starting to get more & more unrealistic but I do enjoy all the characters.
Sharing a few photos from Sunday‘s wedding which was STUNNING 😍 🤩😍

TrishB Ah that looks fab ♥️ 10mo
julesG Looks like you had a good time! 10mo
Cinfhen It was a gorgeous event @TrishB @julesG I really DID have endless fun 💜💜💜 10mo
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AudiobookingWithLeah I feel the same about this most recent book in the series. 10mo
Cinfhen Oh good to know @AudiobookingWithLeah !!! I‘m glad to know it wasn‘t just me 10mo
julesG BTW, it wasn't just you. The third book was fun, but I liked the other two better. 10mo
Cinfhen Right!??!! @julesG this one felt “sillier” in a way - I wasn‘t as invested in the story/ outcome and of course it ends on a cliffhanger- which is annoying 10mo
Centique You look gorgeous in that beautiful dress. And the bride looks stunning. 🙌 10mo
BarbaraBB Gorgeous pictures! Looove your dress 😍 10mo
Cinfhen Thanks friends xxx my dress was so comfy and the bride and her mom were both STUNNING @Centique @BarbaraBB 10mo
Megabooks Beautiful!! You go to the BEST weddings!! 10mo
Cinfhen It‘s true @Megabooks my friends and family throw very lavish weddings 🥰it‘s fun to be a guest 10mo
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OriginalCyn620
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These are the books I read for #booked2023 winter quarter. I highly recommend the Finlay Donovan series if you want some over-the-top fun!

Cinfhen I‘m about to start book three in the Finlay Donovan series !! Love her & Vero 10mo
Cinfhen Well done on completing all 4 quarters!!!! 10mo
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Cinfhen
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I can‘t wait any longer…I‘m sharing my #TitlesAndTunes June picks…that‘s right, I‘m posting two because there are no rules especially when it comes to #GuiltyPleasure(s)
My first choice, the newest book in the Finlay Donovan series. She‘s an over exhausted novelist, divorced single mom, who just so happens to solve crimes with her sidekick/ nanny. These books are light, fun and full of charming characters and banter. Had to play off JUMP 😉

BarbaraBB O yes, House of Pain. Great accomplice to the book! 10mo
Cinfhen I had at least 5 songs I could have used for Jump @BarbaraBB im still debating Jump by Kris‘s Kross 😆 10mo
BarbaraBB Jump! jump! jump! (I‘m singing House of Pain, so good!) 10mo
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squirrelbrain Ha! I love the Kriss Kross one! I‘d have gone for Van Halen‘s Jump….. I may still do so, as hair rock is my guilty pleasure! 🎸 10mo
Cinfhen Big hair bands are the PERFECT 👂🏼🪱 @squirrelbrain 10mo
Cinfhen @BarbaraBB Jump Around is my family‘s hype song 🎵 whenever a big game is on the tv we play House of Pain to get everyone pumped 😆❣️ 10mo
BarbaraBB That is so cool! 10mo
Centique I made a playlist of “amp up the mood” songs for my hub‘s office - Jump Around was the most popular. SUCH a good song to get you up and going! 10mo
Cinfhen This is another one that my family plays to get amped @Centique GALVANIZE by the chemical brothers https://open.spotify.com/track/4bz7uB4edifWKJXSDxwHcs?si=_3iWgaehSQOTBEDyU-iwMQ 10mo
Megabooks You can‘t have too many guilty pleasures!! 🤩🤩💜💜 10mo
Megabooks And the Kris‘s Kross popped into my head first even with the House of Pain pic! 😂😂 10mo
Cinfhen Hahaha @Megabooks EXACTLY 😝 10mo
Centique That‘s a great song too! 10mo
Cinfhen I‘d LOVE to hear the office playlist @Centique - that‘s why you‘re the best office manager 😎 10mo
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ncsufoxes
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Catching up on reviews. I was happy that this one didn‘t take as long to come through Libby. Another witty & typical Finlay book. I‘ve realized that the book takes place over a week or two and not that much time had passed since the last book. Fun audio book to listen to, love Vero. Just sad that I have to wait till next year for the next book. Follows the same format of all the other books. #bookspin book

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
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ncsufoxes
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I started a new audio book & loved Vero‘s exclamation, “this is the age of sex positivity, body positivity, & #metoo. It‘s all just Lizzo‘s world & we‘re just livin in it.” I ❤️Lizzo. She was recently on an episode of the Mandalorian with Jack Black

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marleed
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The opening scene in this book is hilarious and sets the reader up for the fun about to happen with characters we know from the two previous installments of this mad cap adventure. This is a series where the reader benefits with recall of details, not just all the feels, from the previous books. I‘m not that reader, but still love this series. It would be hoot to binge the series if you‘ve yet to started yet!

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HeyT
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Solid entry in the series which I enjoyed more than the second but less than the first. I also didn't like the style of the cliffhanger ending. The previous two were kind of gentle non immediate kind of endings. In this one it's very much an action must be immediately taken kind of ending.

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MallenNC
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I really enjoy this series. They‘re funny and light but not quite a cozy mystery. I like how the author keeps getting Finlay and Vero into some kind of situation where they have to solve a mystery. The setting in a citizens police academy training week, complete with Finlay‘s nosey neighbor, was fun. The ex-husband character still gets on my nerves though!

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Rachiiebookdragon
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I enjoyed this one and am interested in reading the rest of the series once written 😊

4.75/5

Read for reading challenges.

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Arvena
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Fun and entertaining, snarky and wild'n'crazy 😆

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AmyK1
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I just love this series. It‘s a bit far fetched and ridiculous but great fun. Looking forward to the next one!

As usual, Terra is not impressed with my attempts to include her in the picture 😂 🐶

dabbe Dat face! Dose paws! #cutenessoverload 💚🐾💚 12mo
ShelleyBooksie Terra ♡♡♡♡ 12mo
UwannaPublishme Awww! 🐶❤️ 12mo
wideeyedreader Baby! ❤️ 12mo
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Dragon
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The latest in this cozy mystery series is a continuation of the previous novel - not many new characters in this one and it is obviously setting the reader up for the next book - cliffhanger ending. Finlay and her kid‘s nanny are a fun team who can not seem to stay out of trouble. A fun light series 💚🐉

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OriginalCyn620
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Love this series! It‘s pure, over-the-top fun! The characters are great (I especially love Vero) and the relationships have built up and grown over the course of the series.

#bookspinbingo
#marvellousmarch
#pop23 - book where the MCs name is in the title
#booked2023 - any part of a trilogy

Cinfhen I‘m also slightly OBSESSED with this series!! It‘s my #GuiltyPleasure 💚 13mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I can‘t wait to read the last 2! 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 13mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 13mo
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Garabrandtreviews

'"We did not murder anyone!" She said, pointing at Ike. "That man died at the hands of God. Or maybe gravity. Definitely too many trips through the late night Wendy's drive through. But whatever the reason, it was his own damn fault!"'
*I love Vero probably more than I should*

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OriginalCyn620
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#wondrouswednesday

1. fall
I don‘t snack while reading
pink
roses, daisies, orchids
NYC, the beach, England
coffee, Diet Coke, margarita
Candy Crush

2. Tagged…loving it so far!

Eggs Thanks for playing 🌹 13mo
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LadyCait84
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Was this the series‘ most outlandish premise yet? Possibly. Was it the installment I‘ve enjoyed the most? Absolutely.

My affection for the core cast of characters only continues to grow; I love Finlay, I worship Vero, and I may even be coming around on the hot cop love interest.

KathyWheeler I really enjoy these books and got the last two as soon as they came out. They make me smile. I love Vero! 13mo
OriginalCyn620 I‘m reading this right now. Such a fun series! 13mo
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Hooked_on_books
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I just love this series! Great premise, terrific characters, and each book builds the relationships between the characters in a satisfying way. And we have a cliffhanger ending, arg! I had a ton of fun with this and can‘t wait for the next installment.

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julesG
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Enjoyed this, but it's my least favourite of the three books in the series. It has #MiddleBookSyndrome, builds up the stage for book 4, but nothing much new happens. And just when you think Finlay manages to take a step forward in the right direction the ending makes you wonder whether she's just stepped back two steps.

I agree w/ some other reviews: it's time to wrap this up.

#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#MarvellousMarch

TheSpineView Great job! 13mo
Andrew65 Well done on competing it 👏👏👏 13mo
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julesG
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"I dug my mittens from the pockets of my coat and drew them on, wishing I had been prepared with something more Temperance Brennan and less Bernie Sanders."

Of course I had just taken a sip of coffee when that line came up.

#MarvellousMarch
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

Andrew65 Great quote. 13mo
tpixie Great photos for great quote 💗😂💗 13mo
JamieArc 😂😂 13mo
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Hooked_on_books I almost snorted when I read this line, too! I‘m loving this one! 13mo
TheSpineView 👍🤩😊 13mo
bthegood 😂 😂 13mo
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julesG
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Today's listening experience.

Third book in the series.

#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#MarvellousMarch

TheSpineView Great! 💚🎧 13mo
Andrew65 Hope you enjoy it. 13mo
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kimmypete1
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This series is so much fun! Great for an escape from the real world.

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alecia3dixie
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I don't think anything in this series will top the first book. I still enjoyed the ride of this book, especially because I love the characters. But for how many things these characters have gotten into, how are they still making so many mistakes?? Also there is something that finally happens in this book and I shouted for joy! But at the end it threatened to go back again. One step froward.. 2 steps back.. Getting a little annoying. 3/5

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BookishGirl06
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I love this series.

marleed Me too! 13mo
janeycanuck Same! (But I think I tore through this one so fast, I missed a few things because I don‘t think I followed the ending 😅) 13mo
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Jenken1998
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Book 3 in this hysterical LOL series. Finlay and her BFF, Vero, try to keep themselves out of trouble but only seem to find more. Be prepared to suspend belief at times for this duo who finds trouble Lucy and Ethyl or Laverne and Shirley style. 4 🌟

Hooked_on_books I have this one on hold and can‘t wait for it to come in! These books are so much fun! 13mo
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ICantImReading
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⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was disappointed with this! It‘s my least favorite of the series. I still enjoyed the characters, but there wasn‘t enough of a new storyline - it felt like things out from the first two books were being drawn out. 🎧

KathyWheeler I agree with you. I enjoyed it well enough but it wasn‘t my favorite. 13mo
ICantImReading @KathyWheeler Yes, it was fun enough, but I had hoped for more (especially after enjoying the first two a lot!) I hope your next read is a great one! 😊 13mo
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janeycanuck
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Penny was very suspicious of this book appearing near where she likes to have her snoozes…

Honestly, I‘m not sure I followed 100% of this one but it was funny and sets up a 4th well enough that I‘m already searching for a pub date.

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KathyWheeler
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While I still enjoyed it, this third entry in the Finlay Donovan series is my least favorite. Things get a little darker here than in the others. I did love the opening though — I had a child like that, so it made me laugh. #audiowalk

Suet624 Flowers/buds on the trees!!! ❤️❤️ 13mo
KathyWheeler @Suet624 Yeah. Usually when it happens this time of year, there‘s a big freeze later and they all die. I don‘t know if that will happen this year though. 13mo
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Nessavamusic
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Another fun installment in the Finlay Donovan series. This is pure silliness as Finlay and her best friend/nanny/accountant fall into accidental crime and chaos. If you are looking for a funny silly cozy mystery series with a small touch of romance, I definitely recommend. 4⭐️
#bookspinbingo - 1st bingo!
#NoShameReadathon2023 - screwball mystery

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 13mo
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AudiobookingWithLeah
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Light Pick since it is a fun story.
3½⭐
I don‘t know exactly what it was about this that‘s not really working for me with this third book in the series. Maybe the hijinks are getting out of hand or the OTT moments are just too over the top. Or maybe, and I‘m leaning heavily towards this one, there are too many characters to keep track of now and I can‘t always remember who they are. I‘m not hating it, I‘m just ready for things to wrap up already.

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KathyWheeler
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Sometimes I‘m in the mood for something more thoughtful and contemplative, like On Looking; other times, I just want something fun. Today I wanted fun, so I downloaded the new Finlay Donovan book and listened to it on my walk. There‘s a lot blooming out there right now. #audiowalk

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Lovesbooks87
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Spending some time outside to get away from the COVID germs. Listening to the new Finlay book and doing some word finds.

Cupcake12 Love doing word searches with my girls! 14mo
Lovesbooks87 @Cupcake12 that‘s great! It is my favorite thing to do when I listen to audiobooks! 14mo
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TorieStorieS
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The third installment in the Finlay Donovan series is another fun and exciting read that I didn‘t want to put down! With writer‘s block and loose ends still to tie up from their last predicament, Finlay and her best friend/nanny/parter-in-covering-up-crimes, Vero, need cash again a way out from the mob‘s thumb. Hot detective Nick plays a bigger role here, hilarious scenes & a cliffhanger of an ending has me anxious for book #4! I love this series!

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Mpcacher
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I didn't love this, the third book in the series, but I liked it enough to recommend it, with the caveat that you need to read the books in order to really follow all the zany predicaments that Finlay and Vero (her friend and nanny) find themselves in. The plot is complicated, but the author's ability to create humour amongst contract killers, mob bosses, cops, a sleazy ex-husband and the antics of a two year old make it worth it. 3.5/5 stars.

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JoyBlue
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The third installment of the Finlay Donovan mystery series is just what the doctor ordered for both my surgery recovery and to treat a generally weary soul. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#finlay-donovan-jumps-the-gun-finlay-...

Publication is expected January 31.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #FinlayDonovanJumpstheGun

marleed I‘m so excited for this one! 1y
JoyBlue @marleed I hope you'll like it! 💙 (edited) 1y
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kyraleseberg
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I absolutely ADORE this book series and am loving the tagged upcoming third installment!
Unrelated to books, I've been busy in the bakery with these hibiscus shortbread cookies. The glaze is a simple mix of hibiscus tea and powdered sugar but the unexpected color makes it fun.

mcctrish I love this series too and these cookies look amazing 1y
Suet624 Yum! 1y
Chrissyreadit 😍😍😍😍 1y
Reggie Looks sooooo good! 1y
kyraleseberg @mcctrish @Suet624 @Chrissyreadit @Reggie Thank you all! They're a big hit in our house and customers really seem to love them too! 14mo
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Twainy
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The best of December 2022 … it was so difficult to even choose 16 let alone … 9 of 32.

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Twainy
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🎧 FUN like the last 2 books!

Finlay & Vero sign up for Citizens police academy 😆 in an effort to cure writers block & under pressure to investigate for Feliks. Hilarious antics & the problems of single motherhood. Characters from the last 2 books return to throw wrenches into the mix. I can‘t wait for a 4th book!

I highly recommend this book if you enjoyed the last two. Madcap good time!! Nick returns as Fin‘s interest, yesss!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I loved the first one!! 1y
Twainy @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks all 3 are of a similar voice & style. I enjoyed all 3 so far. Vero is hilarious. 😁 1y
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akfreeborn
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Third installment in this series which ended as if we should‘ve expect more. I like the characters and premise of an author getting caught up with bad people but this one felt a little more forced than the first two - the set up really dragged this time. So a pick for me but less so than other two.

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suvata
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Finlay Donovan is no stranger to unintended criminal mishaps. She and her partner-in-crime accidentally borrow and destroy a expensive luxury car in an attempt to save her ex-husband life. Leaving her indebted to the Russian mob and her only hope to come out of this alive will involve her budding romance with a hot cop who has no idea how much criminal trouble Finlay has accumulated. I really enjoy this series (this being the 3rd installment).

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Alfoster
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I‘d never read this series and feel like I shouldn‘t have started with this one as it seemed like I should know more of the characters! But it‘s funny, fast-paced, and action-packed so if you‘re a fan, you‘ll love this one!
#NetGalley Out 1/31/23

KathyWheeler You should definitely read the others. The first one tells you how she got into this line of work. I love these books. 1y
Alfoster @KathyWheeler Thanks! I realized (too late) I should have started at the beginning! Good call!👊 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I loved the first one 📚 1y
kspenmoll Yes read the others! 1y
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