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!
