Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle CosimanoFinlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
Series: Finlay Donovan #2
Published by Minotaur Books on February 1, 2022
Genres: Contemporary, Mystery
Pages: 357
Format: ARC
Source: NetGalley
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Finlay Donovan is―once again―struggling to finish her next novel and keep her head above water as a single mother of two. On the bright side, she has her live-in nanny and confidant Vero to rely on, and the only dead body she's dealt with lately is that of her daughter's pet goldfish.
On the not-so-bright side, someone out there wants her ex-husband, Steven, out of the picture. Permanently. Whatever else Steven may be, he's a good father, but saving him will send her down a rabbit hole of hit-women disguised as soccer moms, and a little bit more involvement with the Russian mob than she'd like.
Meanwhile, Vero's keeping secrets, and Detective Nick Anthony seems determined to get back into her life. He may be a hot cop, but Finlay's first priority is preventing her family from sleeping with the fishes... and if that means bending a few laws then so be it.
With her next book's deadline looming and an ex-husband to keep alive, Finlay is quickly coming to the end of her rope. She can only hope there isn't a noose at the end of it...
From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead―the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is Killing It.

three-half-stars

review

The second in the series, Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano settles from the chaotic debut jitters into something really steady and enjoyable. I felt like this book definitely found its voice and path. Everything starts to settle as Finlay gains a bit of financial stability and the threat of having custody of her children snatched from her falls by the wayside. This book focuses more on a singular crime, the bounty put on her ex-husband’s head, rather than a million things at once like the first book which I think really helped me breathe and keep track of everything. Both love interests make a return and while I still love Julian, I definitely do not think he’s right for Finlay and where she’s at in life. Now, Detective Nick? Boy I tell you, I love this man. And I’m intrigued. I want to know how much he knows. The mystery was solid. I loved the addition of new side characters. Really happy to have kept on with this series! It is definitely a step up from book 1, so if you enjoyed the first, you’ll love this second!

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